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 ft with a Mode III of 6707. He evaluated it as an Iranian HAJ flight. (IO Exhibit 55, p. 196).

U (j)  (SIDES) recalled the evaluation as a HAJ flight and that he and  had reported it to the TAO. (TAO - SIDES) does recall hearing the report of HAJ flight. (IO Exhibits 54 & 59, p. 251;  p. 177).

U (k)  (Standby-Air Detector Tracker-SIDES) recalled watching TN 4131 climb to 9 or 10 kft when "GW" said "BIRDS AFFIRM" track unknown TN 4131. (IO Exhibit 67).

U (l)  (OSDA) recalled TN 4131 being at an altitude of 8000 ft at SE corner of Qeshm Island and descending. (, p. 210).

U (m)  (AIC-3) recalled that on his 3rd look TN 4131 was just east of Qeshm Island at 9000 ft and 30 NM. (pp. 706 & 712).

U (n)  (IO Exhibit 91).

U (o)  (IO Exhibit 91).

U (p)  (IO Exhibit 91).

U (q)  observed TN 4131 slowly rising at around 8-9 kft. He jumped up and said "possible COMAIR" to the CO and ("GW"). The CO acknowledged the report by raising his hand. (, p. 571, Rogers p.849).

U (r) Airway (A-59) was depicted on LSD #2 in front of "GW" as single line and was slightly west of the actual centerline of the 20 mi wide airway. (IO Exhibit 187).

U (s)  (TIC) issued a report to "Bravo" (USS FORRESTAL) on the AAW C&R/DSA net that TN 4131 was an "Astro" (F-14) and TN 4472 was "Bluejay" (P-3). "Bravo" reported holding both tracks. (IO Exhibit 203).

(6).

U (a) A MAD warning was issued to TN 4131: "Iran aircraft fighter on CSE 211, SPD 360, ALT 9000. This is