NORAD intercepts 2 aircraft that violated temporary flight restrictions in New Jersey
The North American Aerospace Defense Command intercepted two general aviation aircraft Sunday that violated temporary flight restrictions over Bedminster, N.J., according to a service news release. The general aviation aircraft were safely escorted out of the area by NORAD’s F-16 fighter aircraft, the command said.
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