A characteristic double sonic boom could be felt over Edwards as the craft passed overhead.
The pilot didn't flick on his landing lights until the craft had passed safely beyond where they stood.
In 1826, it was ordered that no craft should pass through the lock during the hours of divine service.
The craft passed low over the perimeter wall on the western edge of the palace grounds, drawing small arms fire from the angry crowd.
Some witnesses reported the sound of singing as the craft passed overhead.
The craft passed behind him and moved on.
The craft passed through the wall and into the Citizen network.
Several other craft passed the boat as it swamped but hadn't stopped because their passengers didn't want to miss the fireworks.
Exhausted, the two men dove under for the last expanse, swimming so the craft would pass right over them.
But the two craft actually passed within twenty miles.