February 2, 1952🇰🇷Military Encounter
Radar Evidence
Off Korea: USS Philippine Sea radar tracks fast UAP
Radar operators on USS Philippine Sea detected an unknown target east of Korea that accelerated rapidly, split into two, and vanished. Visual observers noted three exhaust flames; USAF analysis estimated speeds up to 1,257 mph.
Background
Event Details On February 2, 1952, at 7:35 p.m., radar personnel aboard the USS Philippine Sea aircraft carrier spotted an unidentified object off Korea's east coast. Initially at 25 miles distance, it approached to 20 miles before executing a broad eastward turn away from the ship.
Observations and Maneuvers The target accelerated from around 600 mph to 1,800 mph while maintaining 52,000 feet altitude. It then divided into two objects separated by 5-12 miles, following a mildly erratic path northward. They faded from radar at approximately 110 miles range. Deck observers reported viewing three exhaust trails.
Analysis and Evidence A USAF expert calculated one trajectory at 767 mph and another at 1,257 mph. Supporting documents include NICAP records, Sparks (p. 124), Hynek UFO Report (pp. 126-127), Jan L. Aldrich's Project 1947 files, operation officer testimony, and Martin Shough's NARCAP TR-6 (pp. 24-26). This military radar-visual case underscores high-speed, splitting phenomena during Korean War era.
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