On May 10th, 2011, the state of Israel celebrated its 63rd independence day, and on what became another Independence Day tradition, El Al Israel Airlines performed a flyover over Israel.
4 Boeing airliners took part in this year's flyover. B747-400 4X-ELD "Jerusalem", B777-200ER 4X-ECE "Shderot", B767-200ER 4X-EAF "Dalyat al-Carmel" and B737-800 4X-EKJ "Deganya". "Jerusalem".
EL AL dedicated the flyover to the Shalit family, the Arad family and the families that have suffered casualties as a result of Israel's wars and of acts of terrorism, as well as to families of those missing in action and prisoners of war. The names of the planes taking part in the flyover were changed for that week, and were dedicated to these families.
