Gorman Dogfight (1948): The P-51 Pilot Who Chased a UFO Over Fargo
DATEOctober 1, 1948
LOCATIONFargo, North Dakota, USA (46.88°N 96.79°W)
CLASSIFICATIONPILOT REPORT
EVIDENCE QUALITYMEDIUM
27
MINUTE DOGFIGHT
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