F-16s could soar near Springfield today in intercept defense exercises

In this file photo, an F-16 Fighting Falcon with the Ohio Air National Guard stands on a tarmac at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base during the jet’s temporary relocation from its home base in Toledo. TY GREENLEES / STAFF FILE PHOTO

In this file photo, an F-16 Fighting Falcon with the Ohio Air National Guard stands on a tarmac at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base during the jet’s temporary relocation from its home base in Toledo. TY GREENLEES / STAFF FILE PHOTO
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By Barrie Barber
Sept 18, 2017
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Springfield area residents may see and hear F-16 fighter jets training in the region between 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. today, according to the Ohio Air National Guard.

The jets will practice air defense intercepts with a Civil Air Patrol aircraft, the Air Guard said.

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The jets are assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing at Toledo Air National Guard Base and fly in the Springfield region periodically as part of military exercises.

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Inclement weather could delay or cancel the flights, the Guard said.

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