Originally Posted by awblain
I think the only thing that rules out the "Northern Arc" is the lack of any reported radar returns that way
- don't forget that Transponder off wipes out a whole stack of ATC radars which look only at those codes. Also trying to fathom truth from fiction, deception and 'reluctance' to share info begs the question - can we be SURE there are no radar returns? I cannot see mil radars on that track readily sharing info even if they saw the 'blip' and chose to investigate it - there would be a load of traffic on that route at that time of night and would a sleepy scoper notice no transponder code if indeed checking? Look how long it appears to have taken various agencies to pass on info.