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SHAPE: The UFO first looked like a small delta-wing jet fighter, then from another angle appeared to have the shape of a Sidewinder Missile; it differed significantly from a Sidewinder shape, however, in that it had a dark-colored snout for about one-third its length, and the other two-thirds seemed to be target. TACTICS: The UFO flew straight and level toward the F-105 fighter-bomber that the observer was piloting at an altitude 4,000 feet higher than its level; in relationship to the F-105 aircraft, it first appeared at an eight o'clock position, moved toward three o'clock and quickly disappeared through the five o'clock position. UFO by the flashing of sunlight off its surfaces. Despite its high speed, there was no visible indication of a propulsion system. Apparently it was not powered by rocket, jet or conventional reciprocating engines. No contrails were observed. The Air Force investigator ruled out the possibility that the UFO could have been a missile accidentally launched from another airplane. He stated: "If Sidewinder or other type of radar-controlled missile, it was near enough to (the observer's) aircraft to alter its course for a hit" Also ruled out were the possibilities that the UFO might have been another air-craft or a remotely controlled drone-target because of the fighter pilot's close familiarity with both aircraft and drone configurations then in use. No conclusion could be reached in this case and the sighting is listed Base, West Germany. DURATION: Five to eight seconds. NUMBER OF OBSERVERS: One. TYPE OF OBSERVER: Jet fighter pilot attached to a U.S. Air Force Tactical Fighter Wing at Bitburg Air Base, West Germany. NUMBER OF OBJECTS: One. OBSERVER RELIABILITY: Extremely reliable. taken up with aerodynamic surfaces; finally, its appearance became that of a dart-shaped aerial tow- DIMENSIONS: See SHAPE. COLOR: In general, silvery. SOUND: None. ALTITUDE: 31,000 feet SPEED: Estimated at Mach 2, or twice the speed of sound. COMMENT: The observer's attention was drawn to the