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UFO case file · UFO-0537

Mankato aviation UFO report — 1951-11-24

CE1United States1951-11-24

Mankato, Minnesota, United States

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Case description

USA, Minnesota Nov. 24, 1951; Mankato, Minnesota. 33:53 p.m. Witnesses: USAF or ANG pilots W.H. Fairbrother and D.E. Stewart in P-51 Mustangs. One milky white object shaped like Northrop flying wing (broad, slightly swept-back wing with no fuselage or tail). Estimated 8’ span. Flew straight and level for 5 seconds.

Recorded details

Local time
15:53
Craft description
Wingshaped Object Hovers Then Passes P-51
Coordinate precision
LOCALITY
Date precision
EXACT_DAY

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