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I was going to answer some of your questions, but, then I realized that you have made so many ignorant assumptions, that, in order to do so, I would have to teach you second grade science first.

Here: Watch this video, generated with Google Earth, to get a beginner's view of what was going on. At the same time, try to gain a clue about trivia like perspective and angular velocity. Meanwhile, you will get a glimpse of the (free) tools and level of capability we are applying to this issue.

You are floundering in the dark with guesses and untutored impressions. We are applying data, facts, and sound engineering and graphical principles.

Watch the video (which was generated as a tutorial for those who are just learning Google Earth). The flight track was generated and plotted using actual RADAR data. The viewpoints were established by matching the viewpoints of the actual images and video stills discussed.

Everyhing in that video matches what was recorded by Leyvas and various still photographers. Nothing matches an outgoing missile -- and no missile could match reality as recorded on 08NOV..

Work with FACTS. Try to grasp how magnification of the image affects apparent angular velocity aross the sensor/screen. If you can't get on sound enough scientific ground to ask reasonably intelligent questions, don't expect us to do your work of providing the answers.

Since the maker of the video couldn't be bothered to put an adequate amount of volume on it, I can't tell what he is saying. If, however his radar track is accurate, it is many MILES to the south, of either Santa Ana, OR LA harbor. Therefore, to the LEFT, not straight toward the video camera. (nor, specifically, slightly to the NORTH)

Be pleased to concern yourself with this picture: (your own evidence)

Note the various positions of the "contrail." Again assuming reasonable accuracy, there are FIVE positions for the "contrail," apparently taken within 4 minutes and 43 seconds. They are more or less parallel, which means that the wind had a Northerly component that was essentially the same for over 200 miles . Also note the dissipation, caused during that 4 min, 43 seconds. Not only very rapid, but essentially even, for over 200 miles!

Then, nothing, near the cloud, is shaped even vaguely like an airplane.