JUSTTHENEWS (Nicholas Ballasy) - NORAD F-16 intercepts aircraft in restricted airspace near Camp David as Trump visits
Camp David is currently protected by a permanent flight restriction.
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Camp David is currently protected by a permanent flight restriction.
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The restrictions were located over Bedminster and East Rutherford, and three of the aircraft that violated the airspace were intercepted by NORAD F-16 fighter jets.
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