 Category 11 Case Directory SIGHTINGS FROM AIRCRAFT Preliminary Rating: 5 |
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F-94
Crew & Ground Observers Watch Maneuvering
Object
Dec. 8, 1952
Ladd AFB, Alaska
Dec. 8, 1952
Ladd AFB, Alaska
| 8:16 p.m. local Duration 10 mins aircraft F-94 Alaska |
Military 4 observers (2 air/2 gnd) No EMI No radar contact |
| Brad
Sparks: Dec. 8, 1952; Ladd AFB, Alaska (BBU 2266)
8:16 p.m. Pilot 1st Lt. D. Dickman and radar
operator 1st Lt. T. Davies in USAF F-94 jet
interceptor (s/n 49-2522) saw a white, oval light
which changed to red at higher altitude, fly straight
and level for 2 mins on 240° course, then climb at
phenomenal speed on an erratic flight path. After
landing, object could still be seen moving
erratically, no noise, for 3 mins then took up 160°
heading gaining speed while descending, becoming
brighter red. 10 mins. (Berliner; cf. Hynek-CUFOS
re-eval; Jan Aldrich)
Detailed reports and documents reports/521208ladd_report.htm (Dan Wilson) |