WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- Two F-16 fighter jets flew over to check on an airplane that lost radio contact, government officials said. It happened "in the vicinity of the National Capital Region at approximately 1215 EST today," NORAD said Wednesday afternoon. The "general aviation aircraft" had lost radio contact long enough for NORAD to send the jets to check it out. "The civilian aircraft re-established communications and was allowed to continue on its way without incident," officials said. Artwork available here.
WASHINGTON -- Maybe it's because it's located in rural Pennsylvania. Or maybe it's because its two biggest champions in Congress are gone. Perhaps it's because corporations are more eager to spend on the naming rights to a big city stadium than donate to help an isolated memorial remember 40 heroes.
Whatever the reason, as the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks approaches, the Flight 93 National Memorial remains the only tribute to the victims of that day that doesn't have enough money to complete construction. Read more of this article HERE.
A public service announcement from the National Park Foundation, the official charitable partner of the National Park Service.
