As Hurricane Harvey continues to dump heavy rain on Houston, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection is using aircraft to help rescue people trapped by historic flooding.
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI has acknowledged that it sent aircraft into the sky to watch over rioting in Baltimore. The news comes after numerous sightings of aircraft over the city. The FBI told the Baltimore Sun that the aircraft was intended to monitor criminal activity. “The aircraft were specifically used to assist in…
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI reported an increasing number of lasers being pointed at aircraft and pilots in the New York area, CNN reports. The 17% increase is concerning because lasers can temporarily or permanently blind a pilot or crew. Earlier this year, several pilots suffered significant eye injuries, including a burnt retina. On Tuesday,…
