NY Air Guard's 109th Airlift Wing to fly over nine regional schools in Veterans Day Salute on Nov. 10

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An LC-130H of the 109th Airlift Wing flying over the New York State Capitol on May 12,2020.

SCOTIA, NEW YORK (11/09/2026) (readMedia)-- Airmen of the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing will be conducting a fly-over of nine schools in the North Country, Saratoga County and Schenectady County on Tuesday, Nov. 10 as a Veteran's Day Salute.

The 109th Airlift Wing operates from Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia.

The flyover by a C-130 Hercules manned by seven Airmen will start at 10:04 a.m. over Galway Junior/Senior High and end at 10:43 a.m. over Schenectady High School.

"This flyover is our way of thanking the communities that have supported the 109th Airlift Wing and honoring every veteran who has served our nation," said Col. Steven Slosek , the wing commander.

"As we fly over local schools across the region, we hope it sparks conversations about the service, sacrifice, and teamwork embodied by our veterans; and inspires the next generation to carry those values forward," Slosek added.

After the aircraft passes over Galway Junior/ High School the flight will cover the schools in the following order:

• Broadalbin-Perth Junior Senior High School,10:08 a.m.

• Northville Central School,10:12 a.m.

• Wells School, 10:15 a.m.

• Lake George Junior-Senior High School, 10:33 a.m.

• Corinth High School ,10:36 a.m.

• Stillwater Middle-High School , 10:43 a.m.

• Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School,10:47 a.m.

• Schenectady High School, 10:49 a.m.

The C-130H version of the Hercule tactical troop transport can transport up to 21 tons of cargo or carry up to 90 troops and their equipment.

The aircraft has a range of up to 1,496 miles at a speed of 366

miles per hour. It is powered by four turboprop engines and is capable of landing on shorter airfields.

The men and women of the 109th Airlift Wing fly the LC-130H version of the aircraft which can land on snow or ice runways.

These are the largest ski-equipped aircraft in the world.