May 15, 1952🇰🇵Military Encounter
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North Korea: F-86E pilots spot silvery disc
On May 15, 1952, at 8:00 p.m., two pilots from the 61st Fighter-Interceptor Wing observed a large silvery disc during a mission over North Korea. The object, bigger than a MiG, performed a rolling maneuver at high speed for a few seconds.
Background
Event Details On 15 May 1952 at 8:00 p.m., two pilots flying F-86E jets from the 61st Fighter-Interceptor Wing encountered an unidentified object while on a combat mission over North Korea. The sighting occurred at an altitude of 8,000–10,000 feet, approximately 20 miles distant and below their position.
Object Description Witnesses described the object as a silvery disc larger in size than a typical MiG fighter aircraft. It was observed executing a rolling maneuver while traveling at estimated speeds of 1,200–1,500 mph. The entire observation lasted only 3–5 seconds before it vanished from view.
Witnesses and Context The pilots were part of U.S. Air Force operations during the Korean War. No specific names are provided in the source, but their military roles confirm trained observers in aerial reconnaissance. This incident is documented in Richard F. Haines' analysis of Korean War UFO reports (Korea, p. 39), highlighting military aviation encounters with anomalous objects.
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