KAL jets escorted to Whitehorse landing

Tom Walker timework at vcn.bc.ca
Tue Sep 11 12:47:52 PDT 2001


KAL jets escorted to Whitehorse landing

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



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