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GCA
Tracks Unidentified Targets
Oct. 29, 1948
Goose Bay AFB, Labrador, Canada
Oct. 29, 1948
Goose Bay AFB, Labrador, Canada
| Fran
Ridge:
4:12 AM. A target was picked up on
scope #2, also subsequently found on the search scope #1. Goose tower
was queried about possible aircraft in the area but gave a negative
reply. GCA shop was called and a S/Sgt was asked to come over
immediately. When he arrived the target had disappeared after being
observed for about five minutes. At 4:19 another target showed up and
both men watched it 4:25 AM when it faded from view. Again, at 5:16 AM,
they sighted a target which faded into the ground clutter after about 4
minutes. Targets were small but very clear. Alerted by the previous
operator, the next operator at the GCA unit observed as many as three
blips at one time. He recorded a speed of 30 mph for each blip with the
objects moving into the wind or crosswind. One blip was described as a
very strong target.
Detailed reports and documents 2-page documents 481029goose.pdf (Dan Wilson) |