(y) [ ] (AIC-3) said he wrote IFF Mode II-1100 and Mode III-6675 on his console shortly before intercept.
(z) [ ] (49 ADT) took TN 4133 in close control and identified it as[ ] TN 4133 was squawking Mode 1-11. AAWC and IDS also took TN 4133 in close control.
(aa) At 0654 USS VINCENNES received last mode C altitude from TN 4131 which was at 12,900 ft. [ ] (49 ADT) returned to TN 4131.
(bb) At 0654 missile #1 intercepted TN 4131 at RNG of 8 NM, BRG 001, ALT 13,500, SPD 383. Altitude reported from USS VINCENNES was 13,500. [ ] later missile intercepted TN 4131.
(cc) CO, USS MONTGOMERY, located on the ship's port bridge wing, observed the missiles impact TN 4131 and the descent of the aircraft.
(dd) [ ] (MSS) recalled an altitude of 7000 feet and range of 6 NM at intercept. S ystem data indicated a range of 7 NM after intercept.
(ee) [ ] (UBS) recalled target at 7000 feet and 6 miles when it was shot.
(ff) [ ].
(gg) [ ] recalled recording altitude of 7800 and range 6 NM on his console at intercept.
(hh) TN 4131, at 17 seconds after intercept, was at altitude 12,000.
(9) 0655Z
(a) TN 4131 descended rapidly following missile intercept.
(b) The aircraft went down approximately 6.5 miles east of Hengham Island at 26-37.75'N/56-01'E. This was 3.37 miles west of the centerline of Air Route A-59.
Facts Bearing on the Commanding Officer's Decision
a. Table 1 summarizes the information detailed in the
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