FlightFollowerF-22 Raptors & F-15 Eagles Intercept and Shoot Down the Chinese Spy Balloon | Full ATC Audio
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Listen to the complete ATC audio recording of the F-22 Raptor mission that successfully intercepted and destroyed the Chinese surveillance balloon off the coast of South Carolina on February 4, 2023. This recording provides an in-depth look at the coordination and communication between F-22 Raptors AND F-15C Eagles as they executed the operation. The F-22 Raptors engaging the balloon at Mach 1.3 with an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile.
Timeline
Listen to the complete ATC audio recording of the F-22 Raptor mission that successfully intercepted and destroyed the Chinese surveillance balloon off the coast of South Carolina on February 4, 2023.
1.
Development of the situation
This recording provides an in-depth look at the coordination and communication between F-22 Raptors AND F-15C Eagles as they executed the operation.
2.
Response or continuation
The F-22 Raptors engaging the balloon at Mach 1.3 with an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile.
3.
Resolution or outcome described in the account
Coordination with HUNTRESS, the Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS), and the EAGLE01 F-15C for tracking and marking the debris field.
4.
Accident Facts
- Incident date
- 4 Feb 2023
- Aircraft
- F-15, F-22
- Category
- Intercept, Hijack / Security, Military
- Reconstruction
- 10:58
Coordination with HUNTRESS, the Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS), and the EAGLE01 F-15C for tracking and marking the debris field. A unique perspective on the operation, including the challenges of maintaining safety during the recovery of debris and ensuring the target was engaged within U.S. territorial waters
Audio from the original air traffic control recording, sourced from public recordings and released investigation records. The reconstruction, animation and written account are our own.
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