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The Haneda Airport Incident (1952)

On August 5, 1952, American military personnel stationed at Haneda Airport in Tokyo tracked an unidentified flying object on radar for 20 minutes. This incident is part of a series of observations made in Japan and remains one of the most documented cases of the post-war period.

<p>The Haneda incident represents one of the most significant radar close encounter cases in the history of modern ufology. Occurring during the Cold War, amid full American occupation of Japan, this event attracted the attention of military and civilian investigators around the world.</p><h2>Context</h2><p>In August 1952, Japan remained under American military control following its defeat in World War II. Haneda Air Base, near Tokyo, served as the primary military air hub for American operations in the Asia-Pacific region. During this period, the United States systematically documented UFO sightings, particularly near sensitive military installations. The 1952 UFO observation wave was one of the most intense ever recorded, with reports coming from around the world, notably from Washington D.C. and American military installations abroad.</p><h2>The Facts</h2><p>On August 5, 1952, around 11:30 PM, radar operators at the Haneda air traffic control station detected an anomalous radar target. The object appeared as a bright luminous source on the radar screens.</p>

Frequently Asked Questions

When exactly did the Haneda incident occur?
The incident took place on August 5, 1952, around 11:30 PM (local time) at Haneda Airport near Tokyo, Japan.
How long was the object tracked on radar?
The luminous object was tracked on radar for approximately 20 minutes before suddenly disappearing from the screens.
Who primarily witnessed this incident?
Qualified radar operators from the U.S. Air Force, American military officers, and Japanese civilian airport personnel all reported the sighting.

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