What's That Sound? NORAD Exercise Through Friday Morning

Flights will take place during the following times, through Friday: 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and 3:30-5:30 a.m.

Posted Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 2:04 pm ET|Updated Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 6:23 pm ET

The North American Aerospace Defense Command is conducting a flight exercise through Friday.

According to a news release, the Continental United States NORAD Region is also involved in the exercise, taking place in the Washington D.C. area.

Exercise Falcon Virgo, a series of training flights, will take place during these time periods: 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and 3:30-5:30 a.m.

They'll be honing some systems, including a visual warning system, and certifying new personnel.

Civil Air Patrol aircraft and a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter will also participate in the exercise.

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