A B-25 Mitchell prepares for flight at the Manassas Regional Airport, Manassas, Va., Sept. 21, 2016. The B-25 performed a “Warbird” tribute flyover for the 2016 U.S. Air Force Tattoo held in celebration of the Air Force 69th birthday at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 2016.

A B-25 Mitchell flies over the National Capital Region for a military tattoo held at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 2016. The B-25 was part of the “Warbirds” tribute flight participating in the 2016 U.S. Air Force Tattoo celebrating the 69th birthday of the U.S. Air Force.

A B-25 Mitchell performs a “Warbird” tribute flyover during the dress rehearsal of the 2016 U.S. Air Force Tattoo at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 2016. The flyover also included a P-51 Mustang. The military tattoo was held Sept. 22, 2016 in celebration of the 69th birthday of the Air Force.

A B-25 Mitchell flies alongside a P-51 Mustang over the National Capital Region for a military tattoo held at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 2016. The B-25 and P-51 were part of the “Warbirds” tribute flight participating in the 2016 U.S. Air Force Tattoo celebrating the 69th birthday of the U.S. Air Force.

A B-25 Mitchell flies over the National Capital Region for a military tattoo held at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 2016. The B-25 was part of the “Warbirds” tribute flight participating in the 2016 U.S. Air Force Tattoo celebrating the 69th birthday of the U.S. Air Force.

A P-51 Mustang flies over the National Capital Region are during a "Warbirds" tribute flight Sept. 21, 2016. The flight was part of the dress rehearsal for the 2016 Air Force Tattoo held at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 2016. The formation also included a B-25 Mitchell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

A P-51 Mustang flies over the National Capital Region are during a "Warbirds" tribute flight Sept. 21, 2016. The flight was part of the dress rehearsal for the 2016 Air Force Tattoo held at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 2016. The formation also included a B-25 Mitchell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James speaks during the 2016 U.S. Air Force Tattoo at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 2016. Distinguished visitors who attended the event included NATO Air Chiefs, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, and members representing the Tuskegee Airmen, Doolittle Raiders and Women Service Pilots.

Tech Sgt. Nalani Quintello, U.S. Air Force Band Max Impact vocalist, sings during the 2016 U.S. Air Force Tattoo at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22. Max Impact, the U.S. Air Force Band’s premier rockband, performed three of their original songs, “Freedom,” “American Airman,” and “When They Come Home” during the event.

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs a rifle demonstration during the 2016 U.S. Air Force Tattoo at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 2016. In addition to the team’s performance, the event consisted of U.S. Air Force Band routines, aircraft flyovers, and heritage speeches.

A P-51 Mustang flies over the Potomac River during a "Warbirds" practice flight for the dress rehearsal of the 2016 Air Force Tattoo, Sept. 21, 2016. The military tattoo was held at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 2016 to commemorate the Air Force's 69th birthday. The formation also include a B-25 Mitchell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

A P-51 Mustang, left, and an F-35 Lightning II, right, perform a flyover during the 2016 U.S. Air Force Tattoo at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 2016. The side-by-side flight of a World War II and present-day aircraft demonstrated the Air Force’s history and heritage.

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team lines up in front of world flags during the 2016 U.S. Air Force Tattoo at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22. In addition to the team’s performance, the event consisted of U.S. Air Force Band routines, aircraft flyovers and heritage speeches.

Members of the U.S. Air Force Band play a percussion solo during the 2016 U.S. Air Force Tattoo at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 2016. The band performed a composition called “Muster” for the ceremony, which also had a celebration of music, drill and ceremony, aircraft, and fireworks on the Air Force Ceremonial Lawn.

Fireworks go off during the 2016 U.S. Air Force Air Force Tattoo at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 2016. As part of the event’s finale, the U.S. Air Force Band’s premier rock band, Max Impact, sang a song titled “Freedom” to the music played by the Air Force Ceremonial Brass.