| ID | #1568539866 |
| Added | Sun, 15/09/2019 |
| Author | July N. |
| Sources | McDonald List
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| Phenomena | |
| Status | Research
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Initial data
One object was detected by ground radar at an altitude of about 47 000 feet on the Eastern course at a speed of about 72 knots. Watched it 10 witnesses on the ground radar.
Two F-102 was raised up to track the object on their radar. The pilots stated that the speed of overtaking indicated that the target was nearly stationary. The estimated wind speed at the height of 40,000 to 47,000 feet was 240/90.
The radar is located on 641-squadron AC&W air station Melville (Labrador). Radars were FPS-20, FPS-6B, radar and Onboard fire control MG10.
Duration of observation was 1 hour 54 minutes.
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Original news
One object was picked up on ground radar at approx. 47,000 feet on an easterly course at about 72 knots. This was observed by 10 witnesses on the ground radar. Two F-102 aircraft were scrambled and picked up the object on their radars and lock-on was obtained for three separate passes. Pilots stated that their overtake speeds indicated that the target was nearly stationary. Estimated winds at 40,000 to 47,000 feet were 240/90. Radar located at 641st AC&W Squadron, Melville Air Station, Labrador. Radars used were an FPS-20, FPS-6B, and an Airborne Fire Control Radar MG10. Length of observation was 1 hour and 54 minutes.
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