 RADCAT Case Directory Category 9, RADAR Preliminary Rating: 5 |
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F-94
Crew Made Two Sightings / Gnd Radar Track
March 22, 1952
Yakima, Washington
March 22, 1952
Yakima, Washington
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Sparks: March 22, 1952; 20 miles S. of Yakima, Washington (BBU 1076) 6:05 p.m.local time. USAF pilot and radar operator
of F-94 jet interceptor made 2 sightings of a stationary red fireball
that increased in brightness then faded over 45 secs. Note: Project
Blue Book Status Report #7 (May 31, 1952) says target was also tracked
by ground radar at 78 knots (90 mph) at 22,500 ft and 25,000 ft
altitude. (Berliner)
Dan Wilson:
According to the PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD the sighting
began at 6:05 p.m. local time. (Dan Wilson)
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