SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Local heroes were helping local heroes.
The South Dakota Wing, Civil Air Patrol, aircrews flew four training sorties with F-16 jets of the 175th Fighter Squadron, South Dakota Air National Guard on October 18 and 21.
CAP’s Cessnas simulated unauthorized aircraft flying in restricted air space.
The training helped the F-16 pilots prepare for the possible real-world need to intercept aircraft having emergencies, violations of Temporary Flight Restriction areas, and other aerial targets.
