RISON - A massive C-130 Hercules begins to bank toward Star City after passing over the Cleveland County Courthouse in downtown Rison in this shot taken Tuesday morning from Veterans Park.
The Arkansas National Guard was flying C-130 or Blackhawk helicopters over cities and towns across the state as part of its “Fly Over Arkansas” campaign to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary on Saturday. The arrival of the giant aircraft took many onlookers by surprise as it swooped in about 200 to 300 feet above the tree tops approaching from the east along Magnolia Street.
Visit the Cleveland County Herald Facebook page for a couple of short videos submitted by Angie Kimsey and Carla Farrer.