| ID | #1632259891 |
| Added | Wed, 22/09/2021 |
| Author | July N. |
| Sources | The Globe and Mail
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| Phenomena | |
| Status | Research
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Initial data
Toronto, Ontario, GLOBE AND MAIL, July 28, 1952, page 8
US jet pilots chase objects over the Capitol
Washington, July 27. (AP) - The Air Force said jet fighters attempted to intercept unknown objects in the skies over Washington on Saturday evening after they were detected by radar, but there was no direct contact.
This was the second time in a week that unidentified objects were observed using radar in the vicinity of Washington.
The Air Force said that at 21:08 Eastern time on Saturday evening, the air traffic control center, operated by the Civil Aviation Administration, detected "four to 12 unidentified objects over the Washington area" by radar.
The Civil Aviation Agency notified the Air Force, and two interceptor fighters were ordered to arrive for verification. These planes came from a base in Newcastle, Delaware, about 90 miles from Washington.
These pilots appeared on the CAA radar and were pointed at several unknown objects.
In a statement, the Air Force said:
"One of the pilots reported that he noticed four lights ahead, about 10 miles and a little above him, but reported that he had no apparent approach speed. They disappeared before he could catch up with them." Later, the same pilot reported a constant light that disappeared after about a minute.
Original news
Toronto, Ontario, GLOBE AND MAIL, 28 July 1952, page 8
U.S. Jet Pilots Chase Objects Over Capitol
Washington, July 27 (AP) - The air force said today jet fighter planes had made an effort to intercept unknown objects in the sky over Washington Saturday night after they had been spotted by radar, but no direct contact was made.
It was the second time within a week that unidentified objects had been radar-observed in the vicinity of Washington.
The air force said that at 9:08 p.m. EDT Saturday night the air route traffic control centre, operated by the Civil Aeronautics Administration, picked up by radar "between four and 12 unidentified objects over the Washington vicinity."
The CAA notified the air force and two jet fighter interceptor planes were ordered up to make a check. These planes came from a base at Newcastle, Del., approximately 90 miles from Washington.
These pilots appeared on the CAA radarscope and were guided in on several of the unknown objects.
The air force said in its statement:
"One of the jet pilots reported sighting four lights in front approximately 10 miles and slightly above him but he reported he had no apparent closing speed. They disappeared before he could overtake them." Later the same pilot reported a steady light that disappeared in about a minute.
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