Tuesday, September 11, 2001
By STEVEN CHASE Globe and Mail Update Origination unclear, but Canadian air force treats them with caution
Ottawa — Two Korean Air Lines planes — one of which is considered to be possibly under the control of highjackers — have been diverted to land in Whitehorse under escort from what are believed to be both Canadian and U.S. fighter jets.
That's according to Yukon Premier Pat Duncan who spoke to the Globe and Mail today.
It is not clear where the aircraft came from or whether they are connected to the bombing attacks in New York or Washington.
Reports said the jet fighters that escorted the Korean planes were CF-18s. Tom Walker Bowen Island, BC 604 947 2213