IB-015 - Unusual Flight Rules
Subject: Anomalous Flight Behavior of N119NA
Afternoon all, today we’re going to experiment with formatting a little. This short post is going to subliminally pose questions that will be answered in the very near future depending on how good my OSINT skills are. Let’s get into it, shall we?
Date: 2023-08-22
Key Points
Aircraft in Question: The Department of Justice's 757, tail number N119NA.
Known Callsign: The aircraft operated under the callsign VADER20, typically associated with defense contractor L3Harris
Flight Profile Anomalies: The flight lasted approximately one hour, during which the aircraft only reached an altitude of 10,000 feet. The flight pattern involved circling Richmond, VA, before returning to its departure point at Richmond International Airport (KRIC).
Details
The recent flight of N119NA stands out due to its deviation from typical operational patterns. The use of the VADER20 callsign, commonly linked to L3Harris, raises questions about the nature of this mission. The short duration and limited altitude of the flight, combined with the circling of Richmond, suggests a specific and targeted operation or test, rather than a routine flight.
Potential Intelligence Source: ATC recordings from the time of the flight may provide valuable insights into the nature of this operation. These recordings could reveal communications that shed light on the purpose of the flight, the entities involved, and any anomalies or issues encountered during the operation.
Recommendation: It is advised to review the ATC recordings as soon as possible to extract any pertinent information. Given the unusual nature of this flight, there may be time-sensitive intelligence to be gathered.
Action Items
Secure and analyze ATC recordings from the time of N119NA's flight.
Investigate any recent activities or announcements from L3Harris that might correlate with this flight.
Monitor N119NA's subsequent flights for any patterns or further anomalies.
End of Briefing.