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Posted: 12/28/2005 8:53:08 PM EDT

I originally thought it was a B-2 but the shape is incorrect. It could be the TR-3.

Posted: 12/28/2005 8:54:16 PM EDT

[#1]

I cant tell the camo job is to good.

Posted: 12/28/2005 8:57:16 PM EDT

[#2]

Linda Carter's private jet?

Edit - not funny now that the link is fixed, can you put it back?

Posted: 12/28/2005 8:57:36 PM EDT

[#3]

I fixed the link.

Posted: 12/28/2005 9:02:53 PM EDT

[#4]

blurry assed blob MKIII?

Posted: 12/28/2005 9:02:55 PM EDT

[#5]

Very difficult to tell anything due to the streaking from the long exposure time.

-Troy

Posted: 12/28/2005 9:05:07 PM EDT

[#6]

Mr. Worf

ENGAGE!!!

Posted: 12/28/2005 9:06:42 PM EDT

[#7]

The only thing I can think of is the TR-3 (TR-3B). They have seen these flying in conjunction with F-117's. They are triangular with rounded wingtips.

Posted: 12/28/2005 9:07:06 PM EDT

[#8]

Its the Batplane

Posted: 12/28/2005 9:07:40 PM EDT

[#9]

Posted: 12/28/2005 9:19:55 PM EDT

[#10]

You're kidding right?

Got any pictures of Bigfoot?

Posted: 12/28/2005 9:39:04 PM EDT

[#11]

Probably Black helicopters hovering overhead in silent mode with guys wearing balaclavas getting ready to fast rope down to snatch you, for posting that pic

ETA Dont have a clue

Posted: 12/28/2005 9:42:35 PM EDT

[#12]

Looks like something I saw flying over Area 51.

Posted: 12/28/2005 9:43:15 PM EDT

[#13]

aurora

Posted: 12/28/2005 10:07:43 PM EDT

[#14]

weather balloon

Posted: 12/28/2005 10:49:03 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
You're kidding right?

Got any pictures of Bigfoot?

I am just trying to identify the plane. I have no doubt it is one of ours. I sincerely doubt it is from another planet......unless it is carrying Michael Jackson.

Posted: 12/28/2005 10:55:18 PM EDT

[#16]

OMG.............burn that pic

Posted: 12/28/2005 10:57:37 PM EDT

[#17]

It's a top secret alien craft, used in Project Echelon to influence the weather, cause Earth Changes, and destroy the ozone layer while spreading Alien DNA to all the people who live in trailer parks.

Heard that on Art Bell, and your pictures confirm it.

Posted: 12/28/2005 10:58:04 PM EDT

[#18]

Aurora

Posted: 12/28/2005 11:02:29 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
Aurora

That's why I said: "Burn That Pic!!!!"

Posted: 12/28/2005 11:11:11 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
It's a top secret alien craft, used in Project Echelon to influence the weather, cause Earth Changes, and destroy the ozone layer while spreading Alien DNA to all the people who live in trailer parks.

Heard that on Art Bell, and your pictures confirm it.

It was probably taken outside of some air base. I do not think for a minute any aliens are involved. It does not look like a flying saucer, it is clearly a plane of some sort. Why you choose to bring Art Bell, etc into the discussion, I do not know. That is NOT what I intended. I was trying to figure out what type of US-built plane it was.

Posted: 12/28/2005 11:32:52 PM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:
weather balloon

I guess it could be swamp gas. That stuff appears to be universal, even over deserts.

Posted: 12/28/2005 11:51:22 PM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
The only thing I can think of is the TR-3 (TR-3B). They have seen these flying in conjunction with F-117's. They are triangular with rounded wingtips.

No, the exposure is so long (as evidenced by the streaked lights) that the picture is useless for identifying anything. It could be a Cessna 172 for all we know.

Not to mention, the TR3 is pure conjecture. Unless, of course, you are referring to this TR3:

Posted: 12/29/2005 12:00:48 AM EDT

[#23]

Probably something you arent supposed to photograph

Posted: 12/29/2005 5:54:11 AM EDT

[#24]

It's very likely a normal common airplane.

Two suggestions:
1) use a tripod, and
2) for night photos, digital stinks--use film instead.
~~~

Posted: 12/29/2005 6:08:34 AM EDT

[#25]

Klingon Battle Cruiser somewhere around UrAnus. Jeff

Posted: 12/29/2005 6:27:31 AM EDT

[#26]

F117 flying right to left and someone moved the camera. Note the lack of green lights.

Posted: 12/29/2005 6:30:09 AM EDT

[#27]

SR-71

Posted: 12/29/2005 6:36:20 AM EDT

[#28]

... when and where was the picture taken?

Posted: 12/29/2005 6:37:55 AM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:
F117 flying right to left and someone moved the camera. Note the lack of green lights.

If I had to venture a guess, that would probably be it.

Posted: 12/29/2005 6:44:34 AM EDT

[#30]

I saw the exact same thing!!!!!! On Pink Floyd's last tour!!!!!

Posted: 12/29/2005 6:46:34 AM EDT

[#31]

The general shape does look similar to this model of the Aurora.

It's fun to imagine that it does anyway.

Posted: 12/29/2005 6:51:06 AM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:
I saw the exact same thing!!!!!! On Pink Floyd's last tour!!!!!

Posted: 12/29/2005 6:51:57 AM EDT

[#33]

Quoted:
... when and where was the picture taken?

Yea...that would be nice to know. Pls 'splain.

Posted: 12/29/2005 7:18:02 AM EDT

[#34]

I just hope it's one of ours. I would like to have been present when the pic was made as well.

Posted: 12/29/2005 7:31:41 AM EDT

[#35]

That's definitely NOT and F117. The aspect ratio on the wing isn't right, and it's too short to be an SR71. No clue other than that-could be a research plane

Or it could be an Aroura.

Dave

BTW: Who ever said UFO's have to be flying saucers?

Posted: 12/29/2005 7:31:52 AM EDT

[#36]

Lubbock Lights??

Posted: 12/29/2005 7:55:39 AM EDT

[#37]

Quoted:
Aurora

Agreed.

Posted: 12/29/2005 8:57:42 AM EDT

[#38]

I couldn't see it being anything top secret like the Aurora. I highly doubt they would be flying that thing until it was pitch black out and definitely wouldn't have the lights on.

Posted: 12/29/2005 9:00:37 AM EDT

[#39]

Quoted:
aurora

yup

Posted: 12/29/2005 9:35:12 AM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:
That's definitely NOT and F117. The aspect ratio on the wing isn't right, and it's too short to be an SR71. No clue other than that-could be a research plane

Or it could be an Aroura.

Dave

BTW: Who ever said UFO's have to be flying saucers?

The vast majority of "flying saucer sightings" are sightings of our secret/experimental planes, IMHO.

Posted: 12/29/2005 9:43:13 AM EDT

[#41]

What is the direction of travel?

I wouldn't rule out B2, because the object is distorted by the long time exposure.
It looks more round than it really is. If I had to guess, you are seeing a wide, short triangle (like B2) or you are seeing traditional wings that are elongated by the timed exposure, and the fusalage is obscured by the bright lights.