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Replica airplanes run into unexpected visitor near Halifax — an unmanned drone

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2014 file photo, a drone is demonstrated in Brigham City, Utah. AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File

Four replica airplanes had a run in with a drone as they were leaving the Halifax airport on Wednesday.

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According to a report from the federal air transportation system, the four Nieuport II aircraft encountered the unmanned aerial vehicle 18.5 kilometres west of the Halifax International Airport.

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The drone was seen at 914.4 metres above ground.

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The four Nieuport II aircraft were in town for a visit to the Shearwater Aviation Museum.

The RCMP were notified about the encounter.

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