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(m) [ ] (AIC-3) recalled that on his 3rd look TN 4131 was just east of Qeshm Island at 9000 ft and 30 NM.

(n) [ ].

(o) [ ].

(p) [ ].

(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.

(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.

(s) [ ].

(6) 0652Z

(a) A MAD warning was issued to TN 4131: "Iran aircraft fighter on CSE 211, SPD 360, ALT 9000. This is USN warship BRG 202 from you. Request you change course immediately. to 270. If you maintain current course you are steering into danger and are subject to USN defensive measures." USS VINCENNES's system data indicated the same.

(b) [ ] (AAWC) recalled seeing TN 4131 with an altitude of approximately 9000 ft and a speed of 360-380 kts. So did the USS VINCENNES's system.

(c) [ ] (49 ADT) recalled that the highest altitude for TN 4131 was 12,000 ft at 25NM. The system held TN 4131 at 8,400 ft when it was at 25 NM.

(d) [ ](FC-1) hooked TN 4474 for 5 secs (RNG 110 NM, BRG 139, ALT 11,900, SPD 448.. Forty seconds later TN 4474 was dropped from system.

(e) [ ] (CSC) recalled that the last time he looked at altitude, TN 4131 was at 22 NM at 10,300 ft. At 22 NM, USS VINCINNES's system held TN 4131 at 9200 ft.

(f) [ ].

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