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Bases in the north enjoyed an aerobatic performance and in Jerusalem the air force saluted the 120 soldiers who received an award for excellence from President Shimon Peres.

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Air force flyover at Official Presidential Residence

Hercules transport aircrafts contacted the president as they flew over his official residence and told him: "Mr. President, the Israel air force salutes the exemplary soldiers and wishes them and the Israeli nation a happy Independence Day."

Tel Aviv beach goers enjoy flyover (Photo: Yaron Brener)

F-16 fighter jets, Yas'ur and Apache helicopters also took part in the flyover. The aerobatics team also took to the skies, wowing crowds in Ramat David, Tel Nof, Tel Aviv and the Air Force Museum in Hatzerim.

Planes demonstrate refueling over Tel Aviv (Photo: Yaron Brener) 

Congratulating them, the President said: "The people see you as the best of an excellent military. You add 120 new hopes."

"Israel today is stronger than ever, and capable of defending itself," said Peres. The president added that Israel is blessed with many things but mostly it has the rare gift of innovation. It can surprise, collect new abilities, and creatively move forward."

Peres then spoke about external threats, noting: "To those once again threatening Israel I say – do not repeat the mistakes of your predecessors. Your threats come from an appetite for conquering."

The president and chief of staff also joined Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak in "Singing independence with the president." Each of the guests sang their favorite Independence Day song. They were accompanied by children and famous Israeli singers.

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