F-16s conduct supersonic intercept of unresponsive aircraft over Washington, DC

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A privately-owned Cessna Citation jet strayed into restricted airspace over the American capital, where US Air Force fighter jets raced to meet the unresponsive aircraft at supersonic speeds.

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