 RADCAT Case Directory Category 9, RADAR Preliminary Rating: 5 |
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Numerous
Targets Tracked
Nov. 14, 1957
Rothwesten, West Germany
Nov. 14, 1957
Rothwesten, West Germany
| Brad
Sparks: Nov. 14, 1957; Rothwesten, West Germany (BBU) [601st AC&W Sq ?] (McDonald list; FUFOR Index) Dan Wilson: Nov. 14, 1957; Rothwesten, West Germany 12:01 p.m. local time. (601st AC&W Squadron) The first target was initially detected on AN/MPS-11 and AN/MPS-14 (?) radar at 22 miles SW of Merseberg Sovzone Airfield, at 100 degrees azimuth at 70 nautical miles. This radar blip split into two targets on a parallel course on separation. The flight path was to the north. The speed of the targets were from 2,000 to 3,000 nmph. At 6:42 p.m. (1742Z), a high speed target was detected on the AN/MPS-11 radar at 100 degrees at 135 nautical miles with a flight path to the north. The height indicator showed the target at 60,000 feet, changing to 63,000 feet. This sighting lasted for 2 minutes. There was an unusual amount of electronic interference which the radar maintenance officer was able to explain except for the target being reported. At 6:53 p.m. (1753Z), a high speed blip was detected on the AN/MPS-11 radar at 131.5 degrees at 136 nautical miles. Flight of the blip was to the NE at an estimated speed of 5,300 nmph. (The report form does say 5,300 nautical miles per minute.) This sighting lasted for 1 minutes plus. There was an unusual amount of electronic interference which the radar maintenance officer was able to explain except for the target being reported. All the targets painted as normal aircraft. |