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Capt. Thomas Mantell killed in F-51 crash while pursuing an unidentified object
Kentucky Air National Guard pilot Capt. Thomas Mantell is killed when his P-51 Mustang crashes during the pursuit of a large, slow-moving object reported above Godman Field. The Air Force eventually attributes the object to a Skyhook research balloon.
Godman Field, Kentucky — United States#U.S. Air Force#Cold War#Project Blue Book