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Just Witnessed Possible CAP Flight Intercept
My own personal self
| 1/4/02
| Psalm37
Posted on 01/04/2002 2:41:29 PM PST by psalm37
About 30 Minutes ago, 6:10-ish Eastern Time I was outside and noticed three aircraft flying South. I'm inside the Beltway, in Northern VA (about 10 miles from DC); I'd guess these aircraft were not actually over DC, but close.
The lead aircraft was lit up like an airliner at low altitude, the other two were definitely CAP aircraft, with just white blinking beacons (one each). The CAPs came up behind the airliner at high speed then backed off to match speed with it. Then the CAP to the left sped up and came so close to the airliner that I could not distinguish which was which. I never heard any engine or other noises because they were all too far away, and at this time of evening, rush-hour traffic is in full swing - lots of ambient sounds.
Next they all started turning to the left and straightened out heading North-Eastward. At this time either the airliner or the CAP closest to it showed a new light, which was very intense, and looked yellow/orange. At this point I would have been looking at them from the rear and left. I watched this scene, including the new, intense, yellow/orange light for another 10-15 seconds before I lost sight of them in the trees.
At first I wondered if this was a mid-air re-fueling, with the brightest light being used for visibility purposes, but I wonder if they would re-fuel like that at such low altitude, and over such a highly populated area.
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posted on
01/04/2002 2:41:29 PM PST
by
psalm37
To: psalm37
I dunno. Sounds like the end of the world to me. I better stock up the old bomb shelter with plenty of cheese and wine.
To: psalm37
If we hear about a forced landing later, then FR will have its crown as the Breaking News forum, what with 50,000 or more pairs of eyes all over this land, watching, watching, watching....
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posted on
01/04/2002 2:45:24 PM PST
by
Lazamataz
To: psalm37
and a CAP is what? Civilian Air Patrol?
4
posted on
01/04/2002 2:46:03 PM PST
by
be-baw
To: psalm37
If you're inside the Beltway, you're not a normal American and we can't trust your observations. Sorry.
5
posted on
01/04/2002 2:46:14 PM PST
by
Dog Gone
To: Lazamataz
Sounds like a plan. Hold on while I go fetch my scope.
To: psalm37
CAP doesn't fly interceptors. Maybe Guard.
7
posted on
01/04/2002 2:46:37 PM PST
by
eniapmot
To: be-baw
Crazy Armed Pilots.
To: be-baw
Well, it could be the Citizens' Auxiliary Police, but I'd be on Combat Air Patrol
9
posted on
01/04/2002 2:47:03 PM PST
by
Uncle Fud
To: psalm37
are you referring to civil air patrol or a combat air patrol
10
posted on
01/04/2002 2:48:45 PM PST
by
dts32041
To: Cyber Liberty
The folks on that airliner are probably hoping they don't put a CAP in the plane's you know what.
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posted on
01/04/2002 2:48:46 PM PST
by
Azzurri
To: Cyber Liberty
Some brie and a nice tawny port.
To: be-baw
Combat Air Patrol. Our President used the term recently in a press conference.
13
posted on
01/04/2002 2:49:49 PM PST
by
psalm37
To: psalm37
I was outside and noticed three aircraft flying South. I'm inside the Beltway.... Now, I'm confused.
14
posted on
01/04/2002 2:50:26 PM PST
by
Cagey
To: Lazamataz
With 49,950 of those pairs of eyes glued to a computer screen!
To: psalm37
You will soon be visited by sinister men in black who will very slowly but forcefully insist that what you saw was a flock of geese heading south.
16
posted on
01/04/2002 2:52:07 PM PST
by
ctonious
To: psalm37
Some Friday night drunk caused a problem.
CAP is costing us big bucks but it's worth it.
17
posted on
01/04/2002 2:52:54 PM PST
by
aculeus
To: psalm37
Maybe they were running an escort with a VIP Military plane.
To: Dog Gone
Hey now! This untrustworthy person voted for Ronald Reagan at the age of 18, while still in High School! I never have been a DIMwit, and generally disagree with modern Libertariansines.
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posted on
01/04/2002 2:53:46 PM PST
by
psalm37
To: Cyber Liberty
Sounds like a plan. Hold on while I go fetch my scope.Your breath isn't that bad..... ;^)
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