RNC 2024: F-35 intercepts 2 more aircraft flying in restricted airspace
RAMSTEIN-MIESENBACH, GERMANY - JUNE 06: A Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II multirole combat airplane of the United States Air Force flies over Ramstein Air Base during a day of fighter plane exercises on June 06, 2024 in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany
MILWAUKEE - It happened two more times on Thursday, July 18. Aircraft flew into airspace in southeast Wisconsin that was restricted because of the Republican National Convention (RNC).
Because of these violations, a North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) F-35 aircraft responded twice – at approximately 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday.
Officials said in both cases, the aircraft were approximately 25 nautical miles west of Milwaukee and NORAD F-35 aircraft safely escorted them out of the area.
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RNC 2024: NORAD F-35 intercepts plane southwest of Milwaukee
A North American Aerospace Defense Command F-35 aircraft responded on Wednesday, July 17 to a temporary flight restriction violation southwest of Milwaukee.
During both events, the F-35 aircraft flew at approximately 3,000 feet and may have been visible from the ground.