| 11 Nov 1953 - London, UK |
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11 November 1953 : London, UK 
RAF incident. Radar-visual confirmation of large, metallic object; failed fighter intercept; near collision. Explanation: Stratospheric balloon of the "Moby Dick" program launched six days before from Holloman Air Base, New Mexico.
The object was tracked by radar and sighted visually. A white and rounded object was seen in the sky by thousands of citizens of the city. Great media coverage. It buzzed a witness. One metallic object was observed by military witnesses at a military facility. Hynek rating: RV: Radar-Visual UFO reports Vallee rating: MA2: MA1 plus any physical effects caused by the UFO. Other sightings in this area Sources: - 602 - 691 - 822 |
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