UNCLASSIFIED FLYOBRPT - Misawa AFB, Japan - 10 February 1953

This document is a Flying Object Report (FLYOBRPT) dated 11 February 1953, concerning an incident that occurred on 10 February 1953 at Misawa Air Force Base in Japan. The report details that unidentified radar targets were detected on the GCA (Ground Controlled Approach) azimuth scope at 100945Z. These targets were plotted in the vicinity of the Misawa Homer, approximately 1.5 miles from the station, and were observed on both 2-mile and 10-mile azimuth scopes. The report notes that the objects were traveling slowly, at approximately 50 knots. In response to the radar contacts, an F-94 aircraft was scrambled at 101013Z, but the pilot was unable to visually sight or plot the objects. Furthermore, ground personnel reported experiencing radar and VHF interference during the event. The weather conditions were reported as VFR (Visual Flight Rules). The report concludes that because the targets were described as solid and definite, and due to the reported interference, the incident remained unevaluated pending the receipt of a more detailed written report. The document was prepared by Captain Eugene E. Brown and approved by Colonel William L. Travis of the Intelligence Division.