F-15 fighter jets intercepted two aircraft that entered restricted airspace during President Barack Obama's visit to the state on Monday night, according to a release from the North American Aerospace Defense Command.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command said it directed two F-15 fighters to intercept the aircraft that both flew into temporary flight-restricted areas.
The first aircraft was intercepted around 7 p.m. over Long Island, New York.
The F-15s followed the aircraft until it landed, where local law enforcement met up with it.
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The second aircraft was intercepted around 7:30 p.m. near New Haven. The aircraft was allowed to proceed to its destination following the intercept.
