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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Michael Toledo

NORAD Deploys F-16s and Flares Near Mar-a-Lago After Private Plane Breaches Restricted Airspace

Temporary Flight Restrictions are standard near the president, but a private aircraft breached one at Mar-a-Lago (Note: not the actual photo). (Credit: Sipal Photography/Pexels)

NORAD scrambled F-16 fighter jets and deployed flares after a private aircraft entered restricted airspace near Mar-a-Lago on Sunday, where President Donald Trump was staying. The interception, confirmed by the Secret Service, occurred around 1:15 p.m. local time and posed no threat to the president. Military officials escorted the civilian aircraft safely out of the restricted zone, while flares were used to signal the pilot and gain their attention.

Restricted Airspace Breach Triggers Immediate Response

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