 RADCAT Case Directory Category 9, RADAR Preliminary Rating: 5 |
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Four
Radars Paint Bright Circular Object
Dec. 10, 1952
Pope AFB, South Carolina
Dec. 10, 1952
Pope AFB, South Carolina
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Sparks: Dec. 10, 1952; Pope AFB, South Carolina (BBU) (McDonald list) Dan Wilson: Dec. 10, 1952; Pope AFB, South Carolina From 9:20 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. EST, a bright circular object was observed on a PPI scope of a CPS/5D radar. It was also observed on height finding radars. The blip was detected at 155 degrees azimuth at 8,000 feet altitude.The blip was also observed on search radar and height finding radar at the 728th AC&W Squadron, Fort Bragg, N.C. The object showed a slight circular movement. An F-51 aircraft was directed to investigate. The pilot saw nothing unusual. |