 RADCAT Case Directory Category 9, RADAR Preliminary Rating: 5 |
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Three
Radars Have 18 Tracks, 10+ Aircraft Scrambled
May 2, 1959
Pease AFB, New Hampshire
May 2, 1959
Pease AFB, New Hampshire
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Sparks: May 2, 1959; Pease AFB, New Hampshire (BBU) (McDonald list) Dan Wilson: May 2, 1959; Pease AFB, New Hampshire At 8:23 p.m. EDT, five tracks appeared on radar scopes at speeds from 200- 400 knots at altitudes of 7,000 to 18,000 feet. Immediately thereafter, more tracks appeared. A total of 18 tracks were involved. Some targets approach the coast then reversed course and headed outbound. At least 3 different radars were tracking the objects simultaneously, at sites P-10, P-13 and Texas Tower 11. Ten additional aircraft were brought up to 5 minute alert, 4 at Stewart AFB, 2 at Westover AFB, and 4 at Otis AFB. Eventually all available aircraft were scrambled, including some from adjacent sectors. Air Defense Artillery stated that their radar also picked up 6 of these targets through the area. There was no apparent reason for the unknown tracks. All equipment was functioning normally. Everything possible was accomplished to check and verify inputs. (Dan Wilson) |