FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — The pilots of the California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing are preparing to make a grand entrance at Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara.
The pilots are also trained to protect airspace to keep civilian aircraft from entering restricted areas, such as above Levi’s Stadium.
On Wednesday, F-15 fighter aircraft from the 144th conducted a live-fly exercise, in coordination with the Civil Air Patrol, simulating a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) violation intercept near the Fresno Air National Guard Base.
On Wednesday, F-15 fighter aircraft from the 144th conducted a live-fly exercise, in coordination with the Civil Air Patrol, simulating a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) violation intercept near the Fresno Air National Guard Base. (Photo: Michael Sparks)
The exercise reinforced the importance of TFR compliance and the integrated efforts used to safeguard North American airspace.
“Well done to our Continental U.S. NORAD Region in executing our enduring mission to protect North American skies, including through disciplined exercise,” said North American Aerospace Defense Command.
Since its inception, NORAD has maintained constant vigilance over potential air threats, ensuring aerospace warning, aerospace control, and maritime warning for North America.
California Air National Guard pilots from the Fresno-based 144th Fighter Wing talk about why they became pilots. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Airman 1st Class Randal Bacon)
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