(l) [ ] (IAD) recalled being prepared to give the final warning when another ship came up and gave a challenge. [ ] also recalled that the aircraft was at 7800 ft at that time and at 450 kts. The USS VINCENNES's system data did not hold this altitude until after missile intercept.
(m) IAD challenge issued by [ ] (USS SIDES) to aircraft BRG 204 to VINCENNES, RNG 31 kyds, squawking Mode III-6760. USS VINCENNES's system data indicated the same.
(n) [ ] (AIC-3) recalled an altitude of 7700 feet on his fourth look at TN 4131 when it was at 15 NM. USS VINCENNES system data at 15 NM showed an altitude of 11,000 ft.
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(r) TN 4131 was at 14NM, Alt 12,000, and still at SPD 382.
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(a) USS VINCENNES's system held TN 4131 at RNG 12 NM, SPD 380, ALT 12,370, CSE 211 at the beginning of this minute.
(b) [ ] (RSC) reported hearing that the target had dropped in altitude 5-6000 ft at 12 NM.
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(d) USS VINCENNES issued a MAD challenge to TN 4131CSE 211, SPD 385. USS VINCENNES's system data indicated the same.
(e) [ ] (IDS) observed TN 4131 at 445 kts at an altitude of 7800 ft and descending during engagement. He recalled it being a minute from launch. USS VINCENNES's system information showed TN 4131 at an altitude of 12,000 ft., ascending, and at 380kts.
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