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Why only U.S. fighter jets responded to the alleged plane hijacking in Vancouver

Why only U.S. fighter jets responded to the alleged plane hijacking in Vancouver

CBC18-07-2025
American fighter jets were quick to respond when a small plane was allegedly hijacked and landed at the Vancouver International Airport on Tuesday. But why weren't Canadian jets sent instead? Liam Britten explains.
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