December 13, 2007

The Lakenheath/RAF Bentwaters Radar Case

Sam Willey rejoined the show to discuss the The Lakenheath/RAF Bentwaters Radar Case. In August of 1956, radar operators at two military bases in the east of England tracked single and multiple objects which displayed high speed, as well as rapid changes of speed and direction. Two jet interceptors were sent up, and were able to see and track them in a brief series of maneuvers. According to official USAF reports, it could not be explained by radar malfunction or by unusual weather.