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US Air Force jets were scrambled to intercept the hijacked jets but arrived too late, according to reports.
Pentagon sources have revealed at least four fighters took off from bases in Massachusetts and Virginia.
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CourtsWar on TerrorismPlace: MassachusettsPlace: VirginiaPlace: World Trade CentrePlace: PentagonPlace: Otis Air National Guard BasePlace: Falmouth, MassachusettsPlace: BostonPlace: Trade CentrePlace: New YorkPlace: LangleyPlace: PennsylvaniaPerson: deputy defence secretaryPerson: Paul WolfowitzPerson: President BushOrganisation: US Air ForceOrganisation: Air ForceOrganisation: FAA
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