Explained
The Gorman Dogfight
Lt. George Gorman of the North Dakota Air National Guard chased a small white light over Fargo for about 27 minutes. He said it turned sharply and seemed to make passes at his F-51.
Weigh the evidence
The ledger
What the record shows, what people say, and the best explanation available so far.
What's documented
- Gorman's account and ground witnesses were recorded by Project Sign.
What's claimed
- An intelligent craft engaged a fighter pilot.
Best explanation so far
Investigators concluded he was chasing a lighted weather balloon. A balloon's apparent motion can look dramatic from a turning plane.
Where to look
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