I have to imagine that D.C.’s work productivity levels took a nosedive this afternoon, as thousands of people craned their necks out of office windows, walked over to the Mall, or headed up to their buildings’ rooftops to see an incredible airshow.

For about half an hour, formation after formation of World War II era aircraft flew overhead to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory in Europe, or V-E Day. Among them was the only airworthy B-29 Superfortress in the world.

CAF’s B-29 Superfortress, only airworthy one in the world, over the Capitol Bldg. for #ww2flyover. #VEDay70 pic.twitter.com/E3QY8aQCKR

— Dennis Lytton (@DennisLytton) May 8, 2015

It’s days like today that make me love my job even more. #VEDay70 pic.twitter.com/qiDnZMzP36

— Chris Stuard (@HokiePhotog) May 8, 2015

#VEDay flyover #washingtondc #wwii #exposeddc #instantdc @ExposedDC @DCist @capitalweather @VOANews pic.twitter.com/HrmvK7ks7Z

— Brian M.K. Allen (@brianmka) May 8, 2015

70th Anniversary of VE Day with a WWII-era flyover the @HolocaustMuseum #VEDay70 #veday #wwiiflyover pic.twitter.com/t2NUhWCfvC

— Luke Leyh (@lukeleyh) May 8, 2015

Even the D.C. Council got in on the action, live tweeting from the Wilson Building.

Apologies for us nerding out on the DC flyover, the planes, and, frankly, the quality of our own photography. pic.twitter.com/gqjXdRfq8O

— Council of DC (@councilofdc) May 8, 2015

#wwiiflyover #VEDay70 #washingtonDC pic.twitter.com/AqRqzqoHGc

— Christina Tomlinson (@DiplomatCT) May 8, 2015

#VEDay70 #ww2flyover So glad I got to go out and see the planes! pic.twitter.com/SShg4xBV4N

— Karen Mracek (@KarenMracek) May 8, 2015

@nbcwashington @USATODAY #DCflyover #VEDay70 from the Washington monument pic.twitter.com/3Hgp1dqKkI

— Jenn W (@jenn_wurz) May 8, 2015

Things mostly went smoothly, though at least one plane had to divert to DCA to make an emergency landing.