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UFO case file · UFO-26666

34degrees N 12degrees W radar-visual unidentified-object report — August 24, 1952

CE11952-08-24

34degrees N 12degrees W

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Case description

It is approximately 23:02 on 24 August 1952 while plotting a C-47 N/C on a training flight from Tanger to Casablanca, when through the cockpit windows, the navigator sighted a luminous trail on the surface of the sea. The trail was observed for approximately 2-3 minutes before it faded from view. Aircraft continued to destination and reported incident to USAF Liaison Officer.

Recorded details

Local time
23:02
Coordinate precision
LOCALITY
Date precision
EXACT_DAY

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