NORAD fighter jets
Definition
High-performance military aircraft operated under the command of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), tasked with the aerospace warning and aerospace control of North America.
A colloquial term often used when describing civilian or unexpected aircraft intercepted or shadowed due to violations of restricted airspace or suspicious flight patterns.
Examples
Sending NORAD fighter jets to intercept a wayward Cessna is like using a sledgehammer to crack a walnut, but it definitely keeps the airspace interesting.
If your flight path looks like a toddler drawing a map, don't be surprised when NORAD fighter jets show up to offer you an impromptu escort.
Social media always lights up with speculation the moment someone sees NORAD fighter jets, as if the pilots aren't just out for a very expensive patrol.