You See that Fighter Jet Flying Around Delco? (Update - mystery solved)
UPDATE – it was the restricted airspace thing, according Jesse Bunch at the Inquirer:
The F-15 fighter aircraft was responding to a restricted airspace violation — one put in place for an unspecified “VIP” in Wilmington, Del., according to a spokesperson for the North American Aerospace Defense Command.
Major Andrew Scott of NORAD said the jet was called in response to civilian-operated plane that violated a temporary restricted airspace around 9:20 a.m.
“The general aviation aircraft violated that TFR, and then shortly after that exited the restricted airspace,” Scott said.
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You see this shit? –
Anyone know why jet fighter was circling Lower Merion Schuylkill River area this hour? pic.twitter.com/nHazMhRPXT
— Pete Bannan (@PeteBannan) December 19, 2022
Anyone have a non terrifying answer as to why there are fighter jets circling my neighborhood this Monday morning? pic.twitter.com/IprjLpIszM
— Joe Pop (@JoePops_) December 19, 2022
This was taking over the timeline earlier. A military fighter jet flying around the region. Spotted in Havertown, Ardmore, Newtown Square, and various Delco and Montco spots. Flying east, apparently.
Now this guy says it had to do with a funeral, but I have no confirmation. If we were a real journalism outlet, we would not post this, but since we’re a shitty sports blog, here ya go:
https://twitter.com/liquidcloud9/status/1604852309930180610?s=20&t=qNtW2xErDhALzQsKLbga8A
The only other thing I’m seeing is this:
Cessna N738YT breached the TFR over Wilmington (for Biden) without a flight plan. Was escorted back to Mount Holly. This is a training plane, not surprising they breached restricted airspace…
— Will Turner (@willbturner23) December 19, 2022
Let me put on my old Eyewitness News hat for a minute. I would have written something like this 10 years ago:
“This is a developing story and we will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Again, a plane flying low over Delco and Montco. We are unable to confirm reports of a military funeral or breached air space. Stay with CBS 3 as we bring you continuing coverage of this story. I’m Ukee Washington. Now we’ll send you back to the soap opera you were watching.”