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NEWS | July 2, 2009

Langley to conduct night flying

1st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

The 1st Fighter Wing will conduct flying into night hours here July 7-9, with flights beginning around 1 p.m. and ending around midnight. 

The night-time missions are necessary for all 1st FW pilots to complete required training and maintain proficiency levels with certain tasks. 

The night flights will remain within the standard flight patterns for the wing, with all in-flight training at a safe distance offshore. 

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For additional information, contact the 1st FW Public Affairs office at 757-764-2144.