Planes forced to land after flying in restricted airspace

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A dozen small planes violated temporarily restricted airspace during President Bush?s speech in Emmitsburg Sunday, prompting federal authorities to guide the planes to the ground, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

“It was a very nice day for flying, and it doesn?t seem to be intentional,” said Holly Baker, spokeswoman for the FAA.

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