RB-47 UFO Encounter
A USAF RB-47 reconnaissance aircraft was followed by an unidentified object for over 700 miles and 1.5 hours across four states. The object was simultaneously detected visually, tracked by ground radar, and detected on the aircraft's onboard electronic countermeasures equipment.
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WITNESSES & UNITS
Military personnel & radar operatorsSENSORS & EVIDENCE
Ground / airborne radar track
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