F-16 intercepted civilian plane over Rehoboth Beach while Biden was relaxing at a country house - the fighter used heat baits to attract the attention of the pilot

A civilian aircraft violated the airspace of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. It was intercepted

F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter.

What is known

US President Joe Biden (Joe Biden) pastspent the weekend at his country house in Rehoboth Beach. On July 5, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) introduced temporary restrictions on flights.

According to the FAA, on Saturday morning a civilianthe plane violated the airspace. The command of the aerospace defense of North America (North American Aerospace Defense Command) sent to intercept the F-16.

The fighter successfully escorted the aircraft fromterritories where restrictions were imposed on flights from the presence of the President of the United States. To attract the attention of a civilian pilot, the F-16 launched heat traps.