NUFORC Sighting 27980

Occurred: 2003-02-24 11:30 Local
Reported: 2003-03-03 20:04 Pacific
Duration: not sure
No of observers: 0

Location: Everett, WA, USA

Shape: Other

Possible explanation of 24Feb2003 sighting over Olympic Mountains

I work at Boeing in Everett,and at approximately 10:15 am on 24Feb2003,myself and hundreds of other employees watched the first 777ER take of on its first flight.It was accompanied by a small,silver or white colored "chase plane",which would have been taking photos of the new airplane.It would have been zipping all around the big jet,taking pictures.It was a beautiful day,perfect photo opportunity.

I watched the 777ER and its chase plane take off,heading north.She then turned west,and contiued around south,approximately over the vicinity of the Olympic Mountains.I lost sight of her around 10:30.

This could explain the sighting on 24Feb2003 over the Olympics.

NUFORC Note:

We are grateful for the report. Witness elects to remain totally anonymous. PD

Posted 2003-03-04