Langley jets will practice night flying next week

Posted to: Hampton Military

By Cindy Clayton
The Virginian-Pilot
© October 7, 2008

The 1st Fighter Wing at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton will practice night flying next week.

The flights will begin at 1 p.m. and continue to 10 p.m., an Air Force news release says.

The flights, which will take place offshore, will allow pilots to complete training and maintain proficiency on various tasks, the release says.

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