 RADCAT Case Directory Category 9, RADAR Preliminary Rating: 5 |
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Targets on GCA Radar
Oct. 16, 1953
Presque Isle, Maine
Oct. 16, 1953
Presque Isle, Maine
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Brad Sparks:
Oct. 16, 1953; Presque Isle, Maine (BBU) Approximately twenty-five unidentified
objects were observed on GCA radar from 9:30 pm to 1145 pm. The objects
were observed at irregular intervals in groups from three (3) to eight
(8) at speeds from 80 to 100 mph. One F-89 aircraft was scrambled at
10:08 pm, to attempt interception. (McDonald list)
Dan Wilson:
October 16, 1953, at 9:00 pm (17/0200Z), Limestone AFB, GCA Station alerted Presque Isle AFB, GCA Station, in an effort to confirm observations of unidentified objects seen on Limestone AFB, PPI Radar scope. Presque Isle AFB, GCA went into operation at 9:30 pm. The objects were located and observed.(Reference: AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT, REPORT NO. F3G-T-14A) Detailed reports and documents reports/531016presqueisle_rep.htm (Dan Wilson) |