04.07.2026 07:40
An F-35 fighter jet hovered low in front of the Jefferson Memorial near the White House in Washington, D.C., as its engine wind created ripples in the water, causing confusion. No official statement has been made.
The F-35 Lightning II aircraft, which appeared in front of the Jefferson Memorial near the White House in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, hovered in place for a while.
Images of these moments sparked curiosity on social media.
NO OFFICIAL STATEMENT
No official statement was made regarding the aircraft, which remained motionless at a very low altitude over the water reservoir in the area known as the National Mall.
The aircraft, which hovered in the same spot and circled around itself, created ripples on the surface of the reservoir water due to the wind generated by its engines.
NO-FLY ZONE
The purpose of the F-35 aircraft being in the skies of the capital, which was declared a no-fly zone after the September 11 attacks, excited some social media users while confusing others.