 RADCAT Case Directory Category 9, RADAR Preliminary Rating: 5 |
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Fairbanks
RAPCON Has Returns
July 11, 1968
Eielson AFB, Alaska
July 11, 1968
Eielson AFB, Alaska
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Sparks: July 11, 1968; Eielson AFB, AK (BBU) (McDonald list; FUFOR Index) Dan Wilson: July 11, 1968; Eielson AFB, AK (BBU) At 3:00 a.m. local time, Eielson AFB tower personnel observed an orange round object at a low altitude about 18 miles south of the base. The Fairbanks Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) was contacted by the tower personnel and they reported radar returns south of of Eielson AFB. The object was observed visually for 25 minutes before it faded from view. (Dan Wilson) |