Eager eyes were on the sky Wednesday morning in Tampa as just over a dozen military refuelers took flight. It was part of "Operation Violent Storm" where MacDill's KC-135s took off in a show of force. This mass fly-off is symbolic, tracing back to World War II. Spectators gathered at MacDill Air Force Base to watch the 13 planes take flight, and even more across Tampa Bay stopped what they were doing to watch the planes. Full Story: https://bit.ly/3VhhJnN VIDEO CREDIT: Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook NEW TO OUR CHANNEL? Hi! We’re 10 Tampa Bay, the CBS affiliate serving the Tampa Bay area. Our team works hard to consider context, pursue connections and identify the trends that shape our world. We believe you deserve a return on your invested attention and a reward for your curiosity. And so, we offer storytelling that delves deeper, beyond the noise and confusion, so that you can feel informed, prepared, and connected. OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/10TampaBay/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/10tampabay INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/10tampabay/ #10tampabay #localnews #florida