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Originally posted by Ejack83
I have heard this literally a thousand times. (With over 20 years aircraft maintenance USAF experience)
I am 99% certain that this is ground maintenance performing an engine ground run including augmentation. The length and volume of the run suggest that is is more than likely a B-1B running multiple engines in Aug (afterburner).
The sound travels long distances and most certainly will shake the ground. Trust me on that.
One good clue (other than the noise itself) is that they live near an airport. (she mentioned that to the 911 operator).
The flash could be attributed to the very large flame produced during these maintenance runs. The afterburner flame produced by a B-1 is well over a hundred feet in length. They often do provider a "flash" effect. The low heavy clouds could be reflecting it. It is also possible that it was a lightning flash (close to the airport) which requires maintainers to clear the line as quick as possible.(bringing the engines to idle).
The flash also could have been an engine stall which would also drive the mechanics to quickly retard the engines.
More than likely what has happened is a B-1B (possible another military aircraft) diverted to their local airport due to an in-flight emergency (probably related to engine troubles) or maybe even an air show.
The locals are unfamiliar with these aircraft and the noises that accompany them.
I have been on countless recovery missions just like the one I am suggesting here and I have never ever contacted the local police or fire to tell them what was about to occur. We only contact the ground control of the airport we are located at to get engine run clearance before starting engines.
I really do miss doing that stuff once in awhile.
Eric
Originally posted by TribWarrior777
Originally posted by Ejack83
I have heard this literally a thousand times. (With over 20 years aircraft maintenance USAF experience)
I am 99% certain that this is ground maintenance performing an engine ground run including augmentation. The length and volume of the run suggest that is is more than likely a B-1B running multiple engines in Aug (afterburner).
The sound travels long distances and most certainly will shake the ground. Trust me on that.
One good clue (other than the noise itself) is that they live near an airport. (she mentioned that to the 911 operator).
The flash could be attributed to the very large flame produced during these maintenance runs. The afterburner flame produced by a B-1 is well over a hundred feet in length. They often do provider a "flash" effect. The low heavy clouds could be reflecting it. It is also possible that it was a lightning flash (close to the airport) which requires maintainers to clear the line as quick as possible.(bringing the engines to idle).
The flash also could have been an engine stall which would also drive the mechanics to quickly retard the engines.
More than likely what has happened is a B-1B (possible another military aircraft) diverted to their local airport due to an in-flight emergency (probably related to engine troubles) or maybe even an air show.
The locals are unfamiliar with these aircraft and the noises that accompany them.
I have been on countless recovery missions just like the one I am suggesting here and I have never ever contacted the local police or fire to tell them what was about to occur. We only contact the ground control of the airport we are located at to get engine run clearance before starting engines.
I really do miss doing that stuff once in awhile.
Eric
From St. Augustine to Deltona???
Originally posted by MamaJ
reply to post by TribWarrior777
If that were the case,( and not saying it wasn't) why didn't the officials from the airport say what it truly was or why didn't the news cast say what it truly was? I mean it sounds likely, but again why did multiple people in other states and countries hear the sound as well?
Originally posted by MamaJ
reply to post by TribWarrior777
If that were the case,( and not saying it wasn't) why didn't the officials from the airport say what it truly was or why didn't the news cast say what it truly was? I mean it sounds likely, but again why did multiple people in other states and countries hear the sound as well?
Originally posted by annella
ETA: Link to story on recorded UFO sound.
www.sacred-texts.com...
Apparently this is the sound of a UFO recorded by a Sheriffs office, well documented and witnessed. Sounds similar to the OP video but a different frequency? It is constant also. Worth a listen!!
edit on 21-3-2011 by annella because: (no reason given)
ETA: The UFO was actually witnessed also...I will link to that story.edit on 21-3-2011 by annella because: (no reason given)edit on 21-3-2011 by annella because: (no reason given)