6-18 MANUAL OF AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES PART 1
Chapter 4
3 UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS A controller receiving a report about an unidentified flying object must obtain as much as possible of the information required to complete a report in the format shown below.
Report of Unidentified Flying Object A. Date, Time and Duration of Sighting Local times to be quoted. B. Description of object Number of objects, size shape, colours, brightness, sound, smell, etc. C. Exact Position of Observer Geographical location, indoors or outdoors, stationary or moving. D. How Observed Naked eye, binoculars, other optical device, still or movies camera. E. Direction in which Object was First Seen A landmark may be more useful than a badly estimated bearing. F. Angular Elevation of Object Estimated heights are unreliable. G. Distance of Object from Observer By reference to a known landmark whenever possible. H. Movement Of Object Changes in E, F and G may be of more use than estimates of course and speed. J. Meteorological Conditions During Observation Moving clouds, haze, mist, etc. K. Nearby Objects Telephone or high-volatage lines; reservoir, lake or dam; swamp or marsh; river; high buildings, tall chimneys, steeples, spires, TV or radio masts; airfields, generating plant, factories; pits or other sights with floodlights or other lighting. L. To Whom Reported Police, military organisations, the press, etc. M. Name and Address of Informant N. Any Background Information on the Informant may be Volunteered O. Other Witnesses P. Date and Time of Receipt of Report The details are to be telephoned immediately to AIS (Military). LATCC. The completed report is to be sent by the originating air traffic service unit to the Ministry of Defence (AFOR).
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