 Category 11 Case Directory SIGHTINGS FROM AIRCRAFT Preliminary Rating: 5 |
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Daytime
Bright Object In Vertical Climb Near C-45
Oct. 30, 1953
Norton AFB, California
Oct. 30, 1953
Norton AFB, California
| 1:55 p.m. PST Duration 7 mins aircraft C-45 United States |
Military 3 observers No EMI No radar contact |
| Dan Wilson: Oct. 30, 1953; Norton AFB, California (BB) 1:55 p.m. PST A pilot, Major Joseph P. Tracy, co-pilot Capt. John H. Moore, and observer 1st Lt. Raymond J. Gorman observed an object that was bright red on the leading portion and bright white on the trailing portion. The object passed directly below their C-45 aircraft and directly in the flight path of the aircraft and continued almost vertical climb until lost from sight. The C-45 was at an altitude of 7500 feet. The object appeared as large as a grapefruit held at arm's length and was in sight for 7 minutes. (Dan Wilson, BB files) Detailed reports and documents reports/531030norton_report.htm (Dan Wilson) |