Flight radar shows that two USAF F-22 stealth fighters, along with other military air assets, are airborne and circling off the coast of the Carolinas. Chinese ISR balloon last spotted off coast of Myrtle Beach. Flight restrictions active for civilian aircraft in the area. Downing of the balloon is likely imminent.
Chinese high-altitude surveillance #balloon:
USAF F-22s FRANK01 & 02 launched from Langley AFB, VA joining up with KC-135R #AE04B3 57-1473 GASMN02 for aerial refueling. pic.twitter.com/GzeIrMlVe0
— Aircraft Spots (@AircraftSpots) February 4, 2023
