“She Slept Peacefully — Until the Captain Screamed: ‘Any Fighter Pilots on Board?!’”

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Hayes received urgent instructions to descend immediately to 25,000 ft and alter course by 40°. He complied at once, pushing the yoke forward and beginning the descent.

Martinez was already on the radio trying to get more information. She was met with tense, abbreviated responses that told her this was no ordinary situation.continue reading …