| ID | #1598963788 |
| Added | Tue, 01/09/2020 |
| Author | July N. |
| Sources | NICAP UFOI Feb 1972
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| Phenomena | |
| Status | Research
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Initial data
This radar-visual observation was "written off" as a meteor.
It was observed by three crews. Four dart-shaped objects were witnessed by American Airlines flight 112: a 707 heading East at 39,000 feet, a United Airlines plane eight miles back at 37,000 feet, and a National guard plane four miles away at 41,000 feet.
The objects were tracked on the FAA radar in St. Louis.
The pilot of the National guard plane later claimed that a group of UFOs approached his vehicle almost "right ahead" before abruptly changing course at the last moment and taking off quickly. Confirmed by radar.
Original news
Date: June 5, 1969
Location: St. Louis, MO
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Summary: This radar/visual was “written off” as a meteor and observed by three air crews. Four dart-shaped objects witnessed by American Airlines Flight 112, a 707 heading east at 39,000 feet, a United Airlines flight eight miles to the rear at 37,000 feet, and a National Guard jet four miles further at 41,000 feet. Objects were tracked on FAA radar at St. Louis. The pilot of the National Guard plane later claimed the UFO formation had approached his craft almost “directly ahead” before altering its course abruptly and ascending quickly at the last moment. Two radar paints confirmed.
Source: NICAP UFOI Feb 1972
Hypotheses
Events
Rocket launches (from space.skyrocket.de)
- Site: Vandenberg AFB, California (USA) Vehicle: Thorad-SLV2H Agena-D Payload: OGO 6 (POGO 3)
Investigation
Resume
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