RADCAT Case Directory Category 9, RADAR Preliminary Rating: 5 |
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RADCAT is a revitalized special
project now being conducted
jointly by NICAP &
Project 1947 with the help and
cooperation of the original compiler of RADCAT, Martin Shough, to create a comprehensive listing
of radar cases with detailed
documentation from all
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UFOCAT and original
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Sparks: Sept. 14, 1958; Wheelus AFB, Tripoli, Libya (BBU) (McDonald list) Dan Wilson: Sept. 14, 1958; Wheelus AFB, Tripoli, Libya (BBU) 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time. There were unidentified returns on radar scopes. The returns were similar in size and intensity to returns from an aircraft. GCA detected a return at 400 feet altitude, 1-1/2 miles distant, bearing 110 degrees. GCI detected a return at 700 feet altitude 30 miles northeast of the station. GCA lost the return at 400 feet 1-1/2 half miles, bearing 260 degrees. GCI lost the return in the ground clutter approximately two miles from the approach end of runway 29. GCA reported that it entered the precision approach scope from the north and then crisscrossed back and forth on it, sometimes passing completely off the scope. GCA also reported that it showed on the area surveillance radar scope in almost all directions. GCI reported that the object was tracked inbound to the coast at which time it veered to the south. The altitude of the return varied from 200 to 1000 feet and speeds ranging from 25 to 80 knots. (Dan Wilson) Detailed reports and documents |