Mississippi/Texas: RB-47 crew tracks UFO for 90 minutes with radar and visual
An Air Force reconnaissance crew encountered an unidentified object during a training mission over the Southern United States. The personnel tracked the target for approximately ninety minutes using electronic countermeasures equipment and visual observation. The incident remains officially unexplained despite detailed documentation.
Background
On the morning of July 17, 1957, an RB-47H reconnaissance aircraft from Forbes Air Force Base encountered an anomalous object while testing electronic equipment over Mississippi. The navigator and electronic warfare officers detected a radar signal that appeared to originate from an airborne source rather than ground installations. Subsequently, the crew visually confirmed a bright light exhibiting flight characteristics matching the radar data.
Over the following hour and a half, the object maintained contact with the aircraft as it traveled across Texas toward Oklahoma. The military personnel attempted various evasive maneuvers including speed and altitude changes, yet the unknown craft demonstrated superior velocity and agility, easily maintaining position. The encounter terminated near Oklahoma City when contact was lost.
Multiple crew members provided corroborating testimony regarding the events. Technical data recorded during the flight supported the visual observations, distinguishing this case from simple misidentification. Documentation via TheBlackVault.com (FOIA release).