The U.S. Air Force’s 1st Helicopter Squadron conducted flights over Washington, D.C., today. Its UH-
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The U.S. Air Force’s 1st Helicopter Squadron conducted flights over Washington, D.C., today. Its UH-1N helicopters are used to evacuate senior officials in emergencies. The flights came amid a serious report of an Iranian drone plot targeting White House leadership, prompting heightened security measures. A flight of four U.S. Air Force helicopters, call sign MUSEL 13, used the heavily restricted Route 1 along the Washington Channel today. Flights along this corridor have been rare since the DCA helicopter-plane crash led to significant restrictions. The helicopters circled Washington until ai