This thrilling photo shows a squadron of World War II planes accompanying a DC-3 across New York Harbor — with Lady Liberty herself appearing to wave them through with her torch.

The planes were en route to Long Island Saturday, for the 16th Annual Bethpage Air Show.

The show, at Jones Beach State Park, featured aerial stunts and displays by the Red Bull Air Force jumpers, the Army Golden Knights, and a clear blue sky’s worth of copters and planes.