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USAF F-15s escort a British Airways 747

Atlanta, USA - A woman with needle work would have irritate personnel onboard as she did not cooperate to warrant flight safety

During April 1st night, a 747 of British Airways en route from London to Atlanta has been drawn up by a couple of US Air Force F-15 Eagles at some 250 miles from US eastern coast. This airplane has been escorted to some 20 miles from its destination and then it regularly landed. The reason for activating emergency procedure dealt with the presence aboard of a 70 years old woman, performing her needle...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 61195
Rome, Italy, 04/02/2004 11:56
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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