# What a French Fighter Jet Ride Taught Me About the Fourth of July

- Published: 2026-07-04T09:00:25Z
- Updated: 2026-07-04T20:09:36Z
- Section: U.S.
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/04/us/politics/france-jets-america-250.html
- Tags: The New York Times · U.S.
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My adrenaline was pumping, and I had more or less learned how to use my ejector seat, but the flight was really a reminder of France’s role in securing American independence 250 years ago.

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