 Category 11 Case Directory SIGHTINGS FROM AIRCRAFT Preliminary Rating: 3 |
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F-94
Checks Out Object Sighted By 647th AC&W
July 25, 1952
Manassas, Virginia
July 25, 1952
Manassas, Virginia
| 12:00 a.m. EST Duration 4 hrs aircraft F-94 United States |
Military 13 observers No EMI No radar contact |
| Dan Wilson: July 25, 1952; Manassas, Virginia (BB)
At around 12:00 a.m. EST, a bright light was observed in the sky east of Manassas by members of the 647th AC&W Squadron. The object was extremely bright. The object was in view for approximately 4 hours. Two F-94 pilots from the 148th Fighter Interceptor Squadron were scrambled to intercept an object. The two F-94 pilots sighted the object but estimated the altitude to be far beyond the capability of their aircraft. Number of observers: At least 2 from the air/ several (11) from the ground Detailed reports and documents reports/520725manassas_report.htm (Dan Wilson) |