You get a pack of hogs over Miami for today's #warthogwednesday! The Warthogs are always a crowd favorite at airshows. . Hyundai Air & Sea Show Miami, Florida 2021 . #hyundaiairandseashow #a10 #a10warthog #a10thunderbolt #warthog #thunderbolt #fighter #fighterjet #aviationphotography #airforceaviation #airforce #airshow #airshowphotography #aviation #aviationgeek #airplane #military #miamiairshow #shotoncanon #canon #canoneosr #eosr #canonphotography #photography #aviationphoto @combat_learjet #sigma150600 #sigmalens #sigma @airshowstuff @newsairshow @airshowhub @airshow360 @canonusa @canon.photographers @canon_photos @canonglobal @canoneosr @canonrseries @canon_r_mirrorless @canon_addicts @airandseashow @airforcephoto @usairforce @lensrentals #mylensrental @sigmaphoto @airnationalguard @a10demoteam (at Miami Beach, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClmqwP9Mj5K/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Flying To US West Coast From Miami In Missile Defense Relocation

Does the video and caption in a social media post accurately portray a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber flying over Miami as part of the moving of "missile defense systems" to "locations on the U.S. west coast"? No, that's not true: The footage of the military aircraft flying over a Miami beach actually displays an air show tribute for a holiday event -- not an essential and strategic operation.

The claim appeared in a tweet posted on Twitter (archived here) on June 19, 2023, with the caption:

B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Flying Over Miami

Reports from military sources that missile defense systems are being moved to locations on the U.S. West Coast. 👀

This is what the post looked like on Twitter at the time of writing:

(Source: Twitter screenshot taken on Thur Jun 29 14:05:49 2023 UTC)

While the video seen in this post does display a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber aircraft, it is not being flown to a location on the "U.S. west coast" in an attempt to move "missile defense systems."

The footage originated from a video published on YouTube on May 27, 2023, and titled "B2 Spirit Bomber at Miami South Beach Airshow 2023 Memorial Days." An edited video of the B-2 is seen in this tweet posted on the Twitter account of the Hyundai Air & Sea Show on May 28, 2023. The caption in the tweet reads:

✈️The @usairforce B-2's graceful maneuvers and cutting-edge design left us in awe of its sheer power and precision. It was a truly unforgettable sight that reminded us of the extraordinary capabilities of our military aircraft.🤩🔥 #USArmySaluteFest #HyundaiAirandSeaShow

In a June 28, 2023, email, a spokesperson for the Hyundai Air & Sea Show confirmed for Lead Stories that the video in the post was taken at the 2023 Hyundai Air & Sea Show and provided this quote from Mickey Markoff, the executive producer of the National Salute to America's Heroes event that includes the show:

The purpose of the Hyundai Air and Sea Show is to bring back the true spirit of Memorial Day and pay tribute to those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our freedom. Consisting of the Hyundai Air and Sea Show, Music Explosion, and U.S Army Salute Fest, it showcases the men and women of our Military, available career opportunities, and our nation's state-of-the-art military technology on display and demonstrating their capabilities.

This year the Hyundai Air and Sea Show had all three of our Air Force bombers in attendance. The B2 flew by, making 3 passes on Saturday, May 27th. Both the B1 and B52 were in attendance on both Saturday and Sunday.

Lead Stories reached out to the U.S. Air Force for a statement concerning this claim and will update this fact check if a response is received.

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The F-15 Eagle bringing the vapor to Miami! . Hyundai Air & Sea Show Miami, Florida 2021 . #hyundaiairandseashow #f15 #f15eagle #eagle #fighter #fighterjet #vaportrail #vapor #aviationphotography #airforceaviation #airforce #airshow #airshowphotography #aviation #aviationgeek #airplane #military #miamiairshow #shotoncanon #canon #canoneosr #eosr #canonphotography #photography #aviationphoto @combat_learjet #sigma150600 #sigmalens #sigma @airshowstuff @newsairshow @airshowhub @airshow360 @canonusa @canon.photographers @canon_photos @canonglobal @canoneosr @canonrseries @canon_r_mirrorless @canon_photogroup @airandseashow @airforcephoto @usairforce @lensrentals #mylensrental @sigmaphoto @airnationalguard #airnationalguard @floridanationalguard (at Miami Beach, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClZVlIjvIk6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The F-35 Lightning II coming in quick! . Hyundai Air & Sea Show 2019 Miami, Florida . #vapor #vaportrail #hyundaiairandseashow #f35 #f35lightningii #f35lightning #airshow #airshowphotography #airforce #marines #navy #airplane #jet #fighterjet #aviationgeek #aviationphotography #aviationphoto #aviation #shotoncanon #canon #canonrebelt6i #canonphptographer #sigmalens #sigma150600 #sigma #pictureoftheday #photography @combat_learjet @airandseashow @dependableengines @lockheedmartin #lockheedmartin #prattandwhitney @f35demoteam @airshowstuff @newsairshow @airshow360 @airshowhub @marines @usnavy @usairforce @airforcephotos @canonusa @canon_photos @canon.photographers @canon_photogroup canonglobal @lensrentals #mylensrental @sigmaphoto (at Miami Beach, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmhqsFDvSew/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Air Force rescue getting low with the HH-60 Pave Hawk! . Hyundai Air & Sea Show Miami, Florida 2021 . #hh60 #hh60pavehawk #pavehawk #helicopter #chopper #helicopterphotography #helicopters #helicopterpilot #militaryhelicopter #hyundaiairandseashow #aviationphotography #airforceaviation #airforce #airshow #airshowphotography #aviation #aviationgeek #military #miamiairshow #shotoncanon #canon #canoneosr #eosr #canonphotography #photography #aviationphoto @combat_learjet #sigma150600 #sigmalens #sigma @newsairshow @airshowhub @airshow360 @airshowstuff @canonusa @canon_photos @canoneosr @canonrseries @canon_r_mirrorless @airandseashow @airforcephoto @usairforce #mylensrental @lensrentals @sigmaphoto @canon_photogroup @sikorskyair @hh60gsma @instahelicopter (at Miami Beach, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnVvXqDMAJP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The F-15 Eagle bringing the burners to Miami! . Hyundai Air & Sea Show Miami, Florida 2021 . #hyundaiairandseashow #f15 #f15eagle #eagle #fighter #fighterjet #afterburner #vapor #aviationphotography #airforceaviation #airforce #airshow #airshowphotography #aviation #aviationgeek #airplane #military #miamiairshow #shotoncanon #canon #canoneosr #eosr #canonphotography #photography #aviationphoto @combat_learjet #sigma150600 #sigmalens #sigma @airshowstuff @newsairshow @airshowhub @airshow360 @canonusa @canon_photos @canoneosr @canonrseries @canon_r_mirrorless @canon_photogroup @canon_addicts @airandseashow @airforcephoto @usairforce @lensrentals #mylensrental @sigmaphoto @airnationalguard #airnationalguard @floridanationalguard (at Miami Beach, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoyeM2_sMDn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The Northrop B-2 Spirit creates one unique silhouette! The "Spirit of Hawaii" was one of the highlights at the airshow! . Hyundai Air & Sea Show Miami, Florida 2021 . #silhouette #hyundaiairandseashow #b2 #b2bomber #b2spirit #spirit #bomber #stealth #stealthbomber #aviationphotography #airforceaviation #airforce #airshow #airshowphotography #aviation #aviationgeek #airplane #military #miamiairshow #shotoncanon #canon #canoneosr #eosr #canonphotography #photography #pictureoftheday @combat_learjet #sigma150600 #sigmalens #sigma @airshowstuff @newsairshow @airshowhub @airshow360 @canonusa @canoneosr @canonrseries @canon_r_mirrorless @airandseashow @pilot_b2 @airforcephoto @usairforce @lensrentals #mylensrental @sigmaphoto @canon_photogroup @canon_addicts (at Miami Beach, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp1aKGwscSO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Just chilling in the back of a C-130 Hercules! I bet they have a great view and definitely can't be afraid of heights! . Hyundai Air & Sea Show Miami, Florida 2021 . #c130 #c130hercules #hercules #cargo #cargoplane #prop #propelleraircraft #plane #airplane #militaryaviation #hyundaiairandseashow #aviationphotography #airforce #airshow #airshowphotography #aviation #aviationgeek #military #miamiairshow #shotoncanon #canon #canoneosr #eosr #canonphotography #photography #aviationphoto @combat_learjet #sigma150600 #sigmalens #sigma @airshowhub @airshowstuff @airshow360 @newsairshow @canonusa @canon_photos @canoneosr @canonrseries @canon_r_mirrorless @canon_addicts @airandseashow @airforcephoto @usairforce @lensrentals #mylensrental @sigmaphoto @canon_photogroup @c130_fanpage @lockheedmartin (at Miami Beach, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CobIhEIMRDW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The famous Boeing B-52 Stratofortress! The B-52 is an incredible bomber that has been operating in the United States Air Force since the 1950s! The bomber is capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds of weapons, and has a typical combat range of more than 8,800 miles without aerial refueling. . Hyundai Air & Sea Show Miami, Florida 2021 . #hyundaiairandseashow #b52 #b52bomber #b52stratofortress #stratofortress #boeing #bomber #heavybomber #aviationphotography #airforceaviation #airforce #airshow #airshowphotography #aviation #aviationgeek #airplane #military #miamiairshow #shotoncanon #canon #canoneosr #eosr #canonphotography #photography #aviationphoto #pictureoftheday #sigma150600 #sigmalens #sigma @combat_learjet @airshowstuff @newsairshow @airshowhub @airshow360 @canonusa @canon_photos @canoneosr @canonrseries @canon_r_mirrorless @airandseashow @airforcephoto @usairforce @lensrentals #mylensrental @sigmaphoto @canon_photogroup @canon_addicts @boeing (at Miami Beach, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpEGkd7LP1_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The F-15 Eagle bringing the burners to Miami! . Hyundai Air & Sea Show Miami, Florida 2021 . #hyundaiairandseashow #f15 #f15eagle #eagle #fighter #fighterjet #afterburner #vapor #aviationphotography #airforceaviation #airforce #airshow #airshowphotography #aviation #aviationgeek #airplane #military #miamiairshow #shotoncanon #canon #canoneosr #eosr #canonphotography #photography #aviationphoto @combat_learjet #sigma150600 #sigmalens #sigma @airshowstuff @newsairshow @airshowhub @airshow360 @canonusa @canon_photos @canoneosr @canonrseries @canon_r_mirrorless @canon_photogroup @canon_addicts @airandseashow @airforcephoto @usairforce @lensrentals #mylensrental @sigmaphoto @airnationalguard #airnationalguard @floridanationalguard (at Miami Beach, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoyeM2_sMDn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A UFO - errr I mean - The Northrop B-2 Spirit flying over Miami. The "Spirit of Hawaii" was one of the highlights at the airshow! . Hyundai Air & Sea Show Miami, Florida 2021 . #hyundaiairandseashow #b2 #b2bomber #b2spirit #spirit #bomber #stealth #stealthbomber #aviationphotography #airforceaviation #airforce #airshow #airshowphotography #aviation #aviationgeek #airplane #military #miamiairshow #shotoncanon #canon #canoneosr #eosr #canonphotography #photography #aviationphoto #pictureoftheday @combat_learjet #sigma150600 #sigmalens #sigma @airshowstuff @newsairshow @airshowhub @airshow360 @canonusa @canon.photographers @canon_photos @canonglobal @canoneosr @canonrseries @canon_r_mirrorless @airandseashow @pilot_b2 @airforcephoto @usairforce @lensrentals #mylensrental @sigmaphoto @canon_photogroup @canon_addicts (at Miami Beach, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkZgqEos-1b/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Is #silhouettesaturday a thing? I wanted to try a stylized silhouette of the F-15 Eagle. Let me know what you think. . Hyundai Air & Sea Show Miami, Florida 2021 . #silhouette #hyundaiairandseashow #f15 #f15eagle #eagle #fighter #fighterjet #aviationphotography #airforceaviation #airforce #airshow #airshowphotography #aviation #aviationgeek #airplane #military #miamiairshow #shotoncanon #canon #canoneosr #eosr #canonphotography #photography #aviationphoto @combat_learjet #sigma150600 #sigmalens #sigma @airshowstuff @newsairshow @airshowhub @airshow360 @canonusa @canon.photographers @canon_photos @canonglobal @canoneosr @canonrseries @canon_r_mirrorless @canon_photogroup @airandseashow @airforcephoto @usairforce @lensrentals #mylensrental @sigmaphoto @airnationalguard #airnationalguard @floridanationalguard (at Miami Beach, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjd8rV9OGIt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=