61 30N68 50W Atlantic radar-visual unidentified-object report — October 4, 1951

On or during October 4, 1951, at or near 61 30N68 50W Atlantic, the source reports the following sequence: LENGTH OF OBSERVATION: not reported 8. USAF, reported that on 4 October 1951, approximately 2200 hours, an unidentified aircraft was sighted at approximately 30,000 feet. This aircraft was sighted visually and picked up on the radar set from B-36 No. Uncontrolled running lights observed. On 18 - 20 September 1951 three (3) B-36 type aircraft flew a training mission from Carswell AFB, Lakeview, Texas. At 1930/21Z, radar interference was noticed on the radar scope, which was initially determined to be an unidentified aircraft. This interference was observed continuously until the aircraft were 180 miles from the Texas coast, at which time the interference disappeared. OBJECTS MOVED IN STRAIGHT LINE FROM NW TO SE AT HIGH SPEED AND ALTITUDE. OBJECTS OBSERVED FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. ALL REPORTS PASSED TO HQ USAF.