NORAD Scrambles F-16 to Intercept Civilian Aircraft Near Camp David
A civilian aircraft triggered a military response after violating the restricted airspace near the Camp David presidential retreat. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) immediately dispatched an F-16 fighter jet to intercept the plane. To gain the pilot's attention, the F-16 deployed signal flares as a warning. The aircraft was then safely escorted to Hagerstown Regional Airport in Western Maryland. Upon landing, the pilot was met by local law enforcement for questioning regarding the airspace breach.
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