[fso301]

These are not “foo fighters” they are something else entirely. “Foo fighters” were never filmed or electronically recorded.

Why didn't ground controllers confirm the reports?

[PIF]

In earlier cases the CVN did, but land-based Giant Killer used an older less capable radar. Earlier radar tapes were removed from the CVN concerned and never seen again.

Super Hornets use the more modern AN/APG-79 AESA radar.