Rothwesten Germany radar-visual unidentified-object report — November 1957

COMMENTS It is the opinion (which cannot be proven) that the targets observed were not "real" targets, but were examples of the myriads of unexplained paintings on a radar scope. The very short time observed, and lack of any other confirming data prevent any positive analysis. The fact that the speeds reported were extremely high is an indication that the blips were widely spread out on the scope, and may very well have been separate "blips" not due to the same "target." 2. It is the opinion (which cannot be proven) that the targets observed were not "real" targets, but were examples of the myriads of unexplained paintings on a radar scope. 200-2 SUJECT (Observations Title or RANDOM Information For Material subjects) Unidentified Flying Objects SUMMARY (Give summary which highlights the salient factors of narrative report. The first target was initially detected at 1101Z at MG 2315 (22 nautical miles southwest of Hersenberg Sovozone Airfield). The second target was detected at 1144Z at MG 5015 (8 nautical miles southwest of Hersenberg Sovozone Airfield). The third target was detected at 1755Z at NE 1055 (within West Germany, approximately 10 nautical miles southeast of the West German-Czech border). There was no evidence of abnormal electronic interference with respect to the target detected at 1101Z. Investigations by reliable radar maintenance and intelli- gence personnel brought forth satisfactory explanations for all interference other than the targets being reported. However, blip was first sighted 100 degrees at 70 nautical miles (MG 2315) (c) Determination of elevation not possible. For place where blip departed limits of plotting board. (a) Flight path to North MG 2315, MG 2257; here track divided into two sections. Supporting case details: Reported craft or object: Reported object in Rothwesten Germany radar-visual unidentified-object report — November 1957; Light Formation Reported special objects or artifacts: Radar system; Binoculars or telescope Physical traces or material: Radar data or reported radar return associated with Rothwesten Germany radar-visual unidentified-object report — November 1957 Electromagnetic or instrument effects: Radar or sensor detection