NORAD Aircraft Conducting Planned Live-Fly Exercise Near Tucson, Arizona Today. New Capability For Royal Canadian Air Force
Aircraft will operate at approximately 8,500 feet, and will likely be visible to the public.
North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): NORAD aircraft are conducting a planned live-fly air exercise in support of Operation Noble Eagle near Tucson, Arizona today.
NORAD F-16s and general aviation aircraft from the Civil Air Patrol participate in the exercise, will operate at approximately 8,500 feet, and will likely be visible to the public.
Royal Canadian Air Force: "New Capability: Earlier this month, Hornet Extension Project Phase 2 CF-18s from 3 Wing Bagotville took part in their first operational NORAD mission with the latest AIM-9X Sidewinder missile.”