Some Baltimore City school students received a high-flying surprise on their first day of school.

Baltimore police flight officers landed Foxtrot, the department’s helicopter, on the lawn of Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle School in North Baltimore as students returned for the first day of school.

But the students weren’t the only ones excited. Baltimore police Flight Officer Craig Hoover shared his enthusiasm with 11 News.

“It feels great because we used to do these displays all the time for the students, and since COVID, we haven’t been able to do them. So, this is a good start to get us back into doing that again,” Hoover told 11 News.

The officers received a warm welcome from the students, who formed a spirit tunnel before heading to see the helicopter and sit inside it.

“I’ve

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