Colonel Pete Moore (Glenn Ford) is commander of the Whitney Radar Test Group, which has been experiencing electrical difficulties aboard its aircraft. To ferret out the problem, he sends a four-man crew on Flight 412. Shortly into the test, the jet picks up three blips on radar, and subsequently, two fighters scramble and mysteriously disappear. At this point, Flight 412 is monitored and forced to land by Digger Control, a top-level, military intelligence group that debunks UFO information. The intrepid colonel, kept in the dark about his crew, decides to investigate the matter himself.
A military experimental jet disappears during a test flight, and a squadron of F-86 Sabres sent to investigate also vanish without a trace. As the pilots try to understand what's happening, they encounter inexplicable phenomena and strange aircraft. A desperate attempt is made to understand and survive the mysterious forces at play before they too are lost forever.
This made-for-television film is a product of its time, often seen as a somewhat campy but intriguing sci-fi mystery. While not a critical darling, it has gained a cult following for its eerie atmosphere and its exploration of unexplained aerial phenomena, resonating with audiences interested in UFO lore and Cold War anxieties.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older television film. However, those who recall it often mention its unsettling premise and its place as a memorable piece of 1970s sci-fi television.
The film was made for television and is often cited as an early example of a sci-fi thriller dealing with UFOs and government cover-ups, reflecting the growing public fascination with these topics in the 1970s.
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