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The jets flew at roughly 1,400 feet above ground level, producing a roar that was heard across downtown, Land Park and Rosemont, according to readers who contacted The Sacramento Bee.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026 To honor Pahira, Shapiro ordered the flags to fly at half-staff.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
1 July 2026 Advances in engineering and flying at high altitudes can mitigate noise and avoid the rattling blast of a sonic boom.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
1 July 2026