Single-engine aircraft escorted by fighter jets after entering restricted airspace.

From: Airline Industry Information | Date: June 22, 2004 | Copyright information

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Two F-16 fighter jets were scrambled to escort a single-engine aircraft after it entered restricted airspace during a visit to Cincinnati by US President George W. Bush.

During the president's visit yesterday (21 June) airspace was restricted within 35 nautical miles of Cincinnati/Nort...

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