Politics & Government

Training Flights Set for Early Thursday

The exercise is scheduled for 3-5 a.m. Thursday, but could be rescheduled for Friday in the event of inclement weather.

The  announced Wednesday afternoon that North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will conduct a series of training flights over the national capital region early Thursday morning.

Residents may hear training flights from 3-5 a.m. Thursday that involve a Civil Air Patrol aircraft, Air Force F-16s and a U.S. Coast Guard Dolphin helicopter, according to the release.

If the  interferes with the exercise Thursday morning, the release states it will be moved to Friday morning.

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