 Category 11 Case Directory SIGHTINGS FROM AIRCRAFT Preliminary Rating: 5 |
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Object
On Apparent Collision Course With C-47
Feb. 12, 1953
Vichy, Missouri
Feb. 12, 1953
Vichy, Missouri
| 8:30 p.m. CST Duration 1 hour aircraft C-47 United States |
Military 3 observers No EMI No radar contact |
| Brad Sparks: Feb. 13 [12?], 1953; Vichy, Missouri (BBU)
8:30 p.m. USAF Capt. Robert Bailey, his FO, and crew chief
of C-47 transport at 7,000 ft, 170 knots (200 mph) airspeed, heading
43° (NE), saw a small round light as they neared the Vichy Radio
Range Station. Light changed intensity and looked like it was on
collision course at 238° bearing [heading? from behind or in
front??]. Bailey turned on landing lights to try to signal it, light
then stopped its approach, flew off their left wing at about 1 mile
while changing color from red to amber to green. After 5-10 mins the
light dropped back, increased speed, made 3 dives and zooms on a
parallel course before disappearing. (NARCAP; FUFOR Index)
Dan Wilson: Feb. 12, 1953; Vichy, Missouri (BBU)
Date-Time given for this incident is 13/0230Z which converts to
February 12 at 8:30 p.m. CST. Captain Robert B. Bailey executed a
CIRVIS in-flight report to the Vichy Radio Range Station. Detailed reports and documents reports/530212vichy_report.htm (Dan Wilson) |