Milton Torres' Radar Mission

On May 20, 1957, Ground Control at RAF Manston detected an unusual radar target. Two pilots, including US Air Force pilot Milton Torres, were scrambled to intercept. Despite poor visibility, Torres navigated using instruments. He was ordered to engage a target that appeared massive on radar, but it vanished before he could fire. The mission was classified, and Torres kept it secret for 30 years.

On what date did the unusual radar detection occur at RAF Manston?

• July 25th, 1959

• May 20th, 1957

• June 15th, 1958

• April 10th, 1956

What was the nationality of the pilot Milton Torres?

• American

• Canadian

• Australian

• British

What was the maximum speed of the F-86D aircraft flown by Torres?

• 800 mph

• 700 mph

• 600 mph

• 500 mph

What was the visibility condition faced by Torres during the mission?

• Clear skies

• Partial visibility

• Foggy

• Almost zero visibility

What surprising order did Ground Control give to Torres?

• Return to base

• Engage the target

• Switch to manual control

• Increase altitude

How did Torres describe the size of the target on his radar?

• As large as a building

• The size of an aircraft carrier

• The size of a fighter jet

• As small as a car

What happened to the target on Torres's radar before he could fire?

• It slowed down

• It changed direction

• It disappeared

• It exploded

What was Torres instructed to do after losing the target?

• Wait for further instructions

• Contact another pilot

• Return to base

• Search for the target

For how many years did Torres keep the mission a secret?

• 30 years

• 20 years

• 40 years

• 10 years