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Each of these incident summaries includes a "Check-List - Unidentified Flying Objects" that contains details about the incident. Many summaries also include witness lists or statements and other narrative reports or descriptions.

CEECK- LIST - UFIDEI-:TlrIED
g July 1947
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Billeting Officer
Mu.roe AAFld ,
or obso rvut i on
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enroute to his office and before entering hesrd one of the local aircraft

in the traffic pattern. Looking up he observed the eircreft and slightly

to the left he saw 2 silver objects of either spherical or disc-like shape
moving sbout 300 MPH at spproximetely 000 ft heeding ebout 320° due north.
Ee inmediately c=lledS/Sgt Gereld B. Neumen, T/Szt Joseph Ruvolo ond Miss
Jeannette Merie Scotte, Witnesses <11 verified the sighting end the direction
of the objects - all three stated thet the objects were mving towerd Mojave,

Calif,

Witness vas sure it was not an opticel illusion or that the objects were not
weather balloons since they treveled egainst prevailing wind and since the
speed at which they traveled and the horizontal direction taken indicated
that they were not weather balloons, Jurthermore they could not remain at
the same altitude so consistently if they were weather balloons.
Witness then attempted to get personnel (medical officers) to further verify
the sighting but by the time the additional personnel had arrived at the |
sqme the original objects had disappesred due to the speed at which they were
“ey traveling. However,- two of them sighted a third object of a silver spherical
tC or disc-like nature at approximately $000 ft traveling in circles over the
north end of the airfield, Five out of the seven personnel sew this object
All looked awey from the object several times to make sure there was no eye
strain, He steted that this object performed too tight a circle to be
eny type of mown aircraft.

Evsluation: Confirmed by other sources,

Witnesses: S/Set Gerald E, Neumen {
T/Set Jocech Ruvolo |
Mies Jannette Merie Scotte

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Joseph Ruvolo end S/Sgt. Gerald E, Nauman to the front of the B.0.Q "A" Bldg.
Pointing up in a direction directly above the group he asked them to exnldin
vbst they saw. Witness states that she saw 2 silver-colored disc-like objects
flying toward Mojave, Calif, one directly back of the other, at a sveed of
about 300 to 400 MPH at en altitude of approximstely 8,000 ft. She listened
cerefuily for e few mimates but could hear no drone such as occasioned by any
eircreft, Casting her eyes for a moment in another direction ond then looking
back to the same spot she wes able to distinguish the seme objects again.
Assured that it was not eye-strain, she wes convinced the objects were not
weather balloons due to the horizontal position in whbh they traveled, Nor
could they have been birds dince they reflected the sun's rays.

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Some three or four mimes after the objects had nearly disappeared she saw
another flying object similar to the above-mentioned objects, It wes silver
colored and disc-like in shape, Unlike the first two, it flew in a tight circle,
neigher losing nor gaining altitude, at approximately 8,000 ft. She thought

rf dt performed too tight a circle to have been sny type sircraft with which she
: was familiar.

Evaluation: Confirmed by other sources

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Statement given Major J, CG, Wise, Test Pilot, Mures Arsy Air Field,
Muroc, California. ™ i

On 7 duly 1947, at approximately 10:10, while running up the XP-S) on
the ground I noticed everyone fas looking up into the air. Off to the
north about 10,000 to 12,000 feet altitude, was an object that I assumed
at first to be a weather balloon, but after looking at it for a while I
noticed that it was oscillating in a forward whirling movement without

losing altitude. It was traveling about 800 to 225 MPH, and heading from west
to east.

The object was yellowish white in color and I would estimate that
it was a sphere about 5 to 10 feet in diameter. ‘

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CHECK=LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
Dato § daly 1947 Incidont # be
Time ‘150
Location Aven # 3, Rogers Dry Take, California.
vfamo of observer Captain Yohn Paul Strepp
Occupation of obgorver -Flight Test
Address of obsorvor Miroe Army Air Field, Muroc, California.
Placo of observation Observation Truck, Area #3, Rodgers Dry lake, Calif.
Numbor of objocts One (1)
Distanco of object from obsorvor 20,000 feet
Timo in sight 90 Seeonds
| Altitude lower than 20,000
Spoog Slower than the mxinum velocity 50-60 aircraft
Direction of flight Sightly north of due west .sainct prevailing wind
rotation or oscillation of slow type
be ce the. upper surface which crossed each oseatce ed, by ci fims a
Soung Bt Stated
Sizo Bout 50°"
Color Silvery
Shapo Fesembled a parachute canopy at first then assumed ovular shape
Odor dotectoa Rot stated
isetsan hake coceeaas ped Pegging Bg pe i ee
thick fine or hobs. These erceved each other at
ong MPI puceontine adver rotation oF cect intton
not stated
Exhaust traj
Woather conditions
Bffoct on clouds BOb stated
Skotches or photographs Mone
Mamner of disappearance Dropped $0.0 level.
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out of a seat ejec
aluminum in color, which in-
Pression was that a premture ejection of the seat and dummy had occurred. This
body was ejected at a determined height lower than 20,000 and was falling
at three (3) times the rate observed for the parachute which thirty
minutes later. As it fell it drifted @lightly north of due west aganist the

prevailing wind, toward Mount Wilson. The speed, motion could not
Te desenslans Sak ugpuined shee semik tw eneiaen veleeate Peer ccawiale

As this object descended through a low enough level to permit observation
of its lateral silhoustte, it presented a distinct ovular outline, with two (2)
Projections on the upper surface which might have been thich fins or nobs, These
crossed each other at intervals, suggesting either rotation or oscillation of slow
type.

No smoke flames, propellar arks, engine noise, or other clasuable or visible
mena of propulsion were noted. The color was silvery, resembling aluminum painted
fabric, and did not appear as dense as a parachute canopy.

When the object dropped to a level such that comes into line of vision
of the mountain tops, it was lost to the vision of the observer.

It is estimated that the object was in line of vision about 90 seconds.

Of the five (5) people sitting in the observation truck, four observed
this object and mde remarks about it. These people *

Mr. lens = Civilian, Wright Meld, Dayton, Ohic.
(Other names not given)

‘The following is my own personal opinions about this object:

1. I think it ws a manpuade object, as evidenced distaintly by the
outline and functional appearance.

2. It's sise was not dar from 25 feet with a peraciute cantgy.

3. The path followed by this object appeared as though it might have
been od from a great height.

Seeing this was not a hallucination or other fancies of a senses

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Incidont #5
Date 4 duly 1947
Time 1305
Location Portland, Oregon
Namo of observer Kenneth A, NeDowell
Oceupation of obsorvor Patrolman, Portland City Police
Address of observer Portland City Police Dept., Portland, Oregon
Placo of observetion Parking lot back of police station
Numbor of objoots §
Distance of objoct from obsorvor B/S
Timo in sight 3/3
Altitude 3/8
Speod Great speed
Diroction of flight 2 dises flying south, 3, in easterly direction
Tactics Dipped wp and down in oscillating motion at great speed
Sound Tone
Sizo WX Large
Color Gould not be determined
Shapo Round = disc-shaped
Odor dotectod u/s
Apparent construction /s
Exhaust trails B/S = Bo visible means of propalsion aeret
Woather conditions m/8
Effoct on clouds 48/8
Skotehes or photographs Mone
Manner of disappeeranco @aiekly = defire any dstailed observation
could be made
Romarks :
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le Date 4 July 1947 Incidont # 7
2, Time 21305
3. Location Oregon
he Namo of eens Earl B, Patterson
5 Occupation of obsorvor  Petrolmen ~ former Air Corps pilot
6, Address of observor 12): Southeast 13th Aveme, Portland, Oregon
7s Placo of obaorvetson Southeast 24 and Foster Road, Portland
8. Numbor of objocts 1
9. Distance of object from obsorver n/s
10. Timo in sight y/s
ll, Altitude Approx 30,000 ft
12. Speed Terrific - faster than any speed witness had ever seen
13. Direction of flight | Southwesterly direction over Portland
1h. Tactics KAMK Performed. 00° angle without difficulty - thought to be
radio controlled
15.  Soumad None
16. Size 48/8
17. Color Aluainon
18. Shapo disc
19. Odor dotected mmm n/s
20. Apparent construction n/s Agerently mctellic or eggshell white
didn't reflect light
21, Exhaust trails None
22. Woathor conditions’ N/S
23. Effoct on clouds 4/8 ' :
2h. Sketehes: or photographs Nene
26. Romarks:
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Witness was getting out of his car when he observed one disc flying ina
Southwesterly direction over Portland. Disc was alunimum in color and
traveled at terrific speed ~ faster than any object witness had ever
seen - It left no vapor trail or smoke irail.
uaumt, Estimated cltituie approx 30,000 ft. Thought the dise was definitely
sone type of aircraft but could not give further descrigtion as speed
made observation difficult. No sound was heard from the flying object.

He thought it ered radio-controlled because the dise could chenge
direction at a 90° sngle without difficulty.

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Petrolman D, W, Milis (also a private pilot) perceived taree
flat round’ discs which flew at terrific speed in straight line
formation, the last dise fluttering very repidly in a side-way
_ are. He sew no evidence of any motiveting powers end there
were no vapor or smoke trails. No sound could be heard,
Ground tempersture was S2°F with little or no cloud forsetion.
NOTE: Corroborated account. Witnessed by Patrolman W. A, Lissy
(also a private pilot) Both very Cependable & trustworthy officers

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Date duly guy -
Time 1305
Location Portland, Oregon
Name of observor Cept, K, A, Prebn
Occupation of obsorver Harbor Pilot,
Address of observor Ft NW Irving St., Portland
Placo of observation be *
Numbor of objocts 3 to 6 = unable to ascertain
Distance of object from observor a/s
Timo in sight ¥/S
Altitude High
Speed terrifie
Dircotion of flight South over the Globe Mills
Tactics Oseillated, wobbled, disappocred & reappeared.
Sound B/: 3
Size u/s
Color chromium « ‘shiny
Shapo full dise, half-moon shape, then nothing.
Odor dotectod x/s
Apparent construction 4/3
Exhaust trails 4/s
Weathor conditions W/8
Effoct on clouds u/s
Sketches or photographs u/s
Manner of disappoaranco Siseppecred and reappeared
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“Pre discs would oseillate snd sometines we would see a full di rar
half-moon shape, then nothing at all," he reported. The objects
like a shiny chromium hub esp off a car which wobbled, atppentet, tak. soup avon

There wos a plane in the sky at the time, but all were emphatic that the discs

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Date My Suly 1947
Timo g:04 P.M.
Location fiimertiy Boise, Idaho
Name of observor Gapt E. J. Smith
Occupation of obsorvor UAL Pilot
Address of observor WAL Office Boise
Placo of observation Air ~ sbberrkecl ng bel tetenttnhe beiecthbs
Numbor of objects Q-= 5 at first, then 4 mre
Distance of object from observer 3/8
Timo in sight §/S = but followed them for about 45 miles
Altitudo w/S
Speed J
Direction of flight Northwest
Tactics preserved "loose formation"
Sound u/s
Size B/S
color B/S
Shapo Gould not be ascertained but appeared thin and smooth on the
bottom and rough on the top
Odor dotectod B/S
Apparent construction a/s
Exhaust trails n/S
Weathor conditions B/S however, a sunset was montioned
Effoct on clouds a/s
Skotches or photographs Mone
Manner of disappeeranco Gowld not be ascertained
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Date 4 duly 1947 Incidont # 12
Time
Lecetion Yaneouver, Weshington
Name of observer John Sullivan
Occupation of obsorvor Sheriff's Deyaty
Address of obsorvor Vencwuver, Washi
Placo of observation Vencouver, Was
Numbor of objocts 20 to
Distance of object from obsorvor
Timo in sight n/S
Altitude  N/S
Speoa n/S
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Location Portland, Oregon
Name of observer | “z x Brans
Oceupation of obsorvor a/s
Address of observor 3433 SW hese Ave,
Placo of observation — Portlend, Oregon - ground : i
Humber of obj L at first 2 later :
Distance of object from observer  N/S
Timo in sight 2-4 seconds ia
Altitude one object cppesred not too ligh, 2 others aeope ered far away |
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Speed very fast
Direction of flight 1, weet to east, 2 - north
Tactics 3/8 % a
Sound n/s
Size 4/5
Color Reseubled metallic ace glinting in sunlight
Shapo Lee
Odor dotoctoa 0/8
Apparent construction n/s - unless metelile
Exhaust trails 1/5
Woathor conditions 1/S
Effoct on clouds N/S
Sketches or photographs None E 5
Manner of disappearance. gat of signt within 2 to 4 seconis
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1s Date 4 duty YT. Incidont #14
2. Time 1630
3. Location Porfcn’, Oregon
4. Mame of observer Hrs. Lawrence J. Haywerd
5. Occupation of obsorvor y/s
6. Address of observer 6124 N. E.clet Ave., Portland
7 Placo of observation Portland, Oregon - ground
8. Numbor of objoets 1
9. Distance of object from observer 3/s
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12. Speod Slow
13. Direction of flight ¥/S
1h. Tactics Flipping around
15. Sound 1/S
16. Size dine
17. Color silvery
18. Shapo round
19. Odor dotectea 1/8
20. Apparent construction B/S = spparently metallic
21. Exhaust trails 1/S
22. Weather conditions n/s
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Distance of objoct from observer M/S
Timo in sight 4/S
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Altitude high i ee 9 ee
Speed x/ 8 te a Gee
Direction of flight L —eeathesat: auieecthenet
Tactics n/s
Sound 4/5
Size Xs
Color silver
Shapo n/s
Odor dotectod n/s
Apparent construction n/s
Exhaust trails /S
Weather conditions 1/5
Effoct on clouds n/s
Skotches or photographs 11/3
Manner of disappearance n/s
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Date | Sais 1 9u7 Incidont #17
Timo 1,500
Location Mt. Ranier, Washington
Namo of observor Kenneth Arnold
Occupation of obsorver Dealer im fire control supplies holds private
pilot's license
Address of observor Box 387, Boise, Idabb
Placo of obsorvation Weer MimewAl, Washington "3
Nunber of objects 9
Distance of object from obsorvor yp 20 to 25 mila
Timo in sight 21/2 to 3 mimtes
Altitude — 9,500 ft
Speod °K Approx 150 MPa
Direction of flight North to South at 170°
Tactics Horizomtel flight
Souna 4/8
size Approximately that of D0-4 - 45 to 50 ft
Color mirror like
Shapo Approximately circular
Odor dotectod B/S
Apparont construction Df
Exhaust trails aS
Woathor conditions CAYO
Effect on clouds u/s
Sketches or photographs Drawings
Manner of disappearance w/s
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1. Dato Ql dune 19h7 : | Encidont # 2
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3. Location Spokane, Washington i
\, Name of observer Guy Ry Overman i ; peti

5. Occupation of observer Not stated
6, Address of observor 622 T, Hoffman Aves, Spokane, Washington

7. Placo of observation Spokane, Washington én ground
8. Numbor of objects one at first. later others more indistinct

9. Distance of objoct from observer Not stated

10, Timo in sight Not stated sit)
11, Altitude 7,000 or 8,000 feet
12. Specd slower than 2 motored planes
13.  Diroction of flight South, a little to the west of south |
lh. Tactics Flashed repeatedly as it moved along
15. . Sound Not stated
16. Size Quite large j
17. Color Shiny = silvery :

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18, Shape flashes or discs
19. Odor dotected Not stated |
20. Apparent construction flashes or discs
21. Exhaust trails “Not stated

22, Woathor conditions Not stated |
23. Effoct on clouds Not stated

2.  Skotehes or photographs None

25. Manner of disappoarance became less distinct but flashed repeatedly.

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1, Dato 30 June 197 a Tneldout F ay
2, Timo §sh5 PM approximately
ce a sees Boise, Idaho
l, Name of observer Angelo Donofrio
5. Occupation of obgorvor Not stated
6, Address of cheer 917 East Bannock Street, Boise, Idaho
7» Placo of observetion Boise, Idaho “traveling west to Plantation Golf omen

8, MNumbor of objocts 1

9. Distance of object from obsorvor 10 miles
10, Time in sight few minutes :
1l. “Altitude 3,000 feet
12. + Speod Stationary
13. Direction of flight Stationary
1h. Tactics © ., None
15. Sound Not stated

16, Size Not stated
17a... Color Bright and silvery
18. Shape Half circled

19. Odor dotectod Not Stated
20. Apparent construction Looked like a mirror in the sun
21, Exhaust trails Nob stated
22.  Weathor conditions Not stated
23. &Effcet on clouds Seemed to be clinging to a huge cloud
2h. Sketches or photographs None
25. Manner of disappearance Not Stated

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5. Occupation of observer Not Stated
6, Address of observer R. #2, Weiser, Taaho = ee
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Je Placo of observation Weiser, Idaho ones the west
8. Numbor of objocts 1 at first later a
De Distanco of objoct | from observor Not.
10, Timo in sight few seconds
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12. Specd Not stated
13. Direction of dae gots oastorly course
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On the evening of June 12 about 6:15, a neighbor and I returning home from
another neighbors, glanced into the sky toward the West, and saw what we thought
was smoke from ah airplane. She mentioned that she had never seen that ‘before, so
we stopped to look and listen, thinking we would see the plane, But there was
ho sound, so we kept looking until we saw a tiny object from which the vapor
was emitting, It was so far away we could not determine the size or even the
shape. Its only identity was a glisten in the sun. We had watched this one for
a few seconds, when fron the general direction of the sun, another object shot
into the sky. It followed the general direction of the first, shooting up and
down be: @ settling to a soutt easterly course across the sky, where we followed
them until they were only a glisten and the vapor could no longer be seen, After
the objects were gone, we continu to look and to watch the vapor that had been
left which now looked like clouds but kept a shape, and this shape seaned to glide

across the sky to the East where there was a black streak leading to the horizon,
The vapor stayed in the sky for over an hour,

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3, Location Rast over West Trenton, New Jorseglf
Mame of observer Miss Marion Marshall
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6, Address of obsorvor WINS Western Electric, Trenton, New Jersey
7. Placo of observetion Southbound platform of the West Trenton station of
the Reading railroad
8. Nunbor of objects 2 i
@ 9. Distance of object from observer Not Stated
10, Time in sight Not Stated
Lig Altitude High
12. Spood Fast
13. Direction of flight East over West Trenton
1h. Tactics Nob stated
15. Soumd Not stated
| 16, Size Not stated
-_ 17. Color Luninous
18.  Shapo Flying saucer - no tail or halo
19. Odor dotectod Not stated
20, Apparent construction Not stated
21, ‘Exhaust trails Mone
| 22, Woathor conditions Bright Moonlight
23. Effoct on clouds Not stated
| 2h, Skotehes or photographs None
i ae Manner of disappoaranco Nob stated
26, Romarks:

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I told the lad that the objects were in all probability
sort of Army or Navy test planes fron the nearby test centers on the
deserts of Sourthern California. The objects resembled the pictures that
I have seen of the XF5U-1, the so called "Flying Flapjack" that the Navy
is testing. At approximately 115 I went back into the yamt to sit and lie
in the shade. At this time the objects reappeared going from North to South,
although this time there were only seven of the articles. When I first saw
the original ten objects they were flying in a "v" formation with one object
seeningly strageling in the rear of the formation, When the objects appeared
the second time they were still in the "V" formation although there was
only seven of the objects at this time. I renbnber at this time that I told
the lad, who was still working on the lawn, that probably three of the objects
had proceeded back to their base on a different course. I actually thought
that this was the case, that the other three objects had probably gone back
+o their base on the other side of the mountains from Bakersfield. I am
firmly convinced that the articles I saw are actually some sort of flying
machines although I cannot say from where they came or to where they were going.

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Dato 7 damary 196 : Sneasont F 20
Time 1925 EST
Locotion Lockbourne Amy Air Base, Columbus, Ohio
Name of observer Charles E, MeGee, Capt. USAF
Oceupation of observer Asst. Operations Officer (Pilot)
Address of observer Aindrome Operations, Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio
Placo of observetion Runway 23 Overhead approach 3 .
Number of objects, 1 i |
ist ject from ob: first 1-5 miles Southwest of Base
utes “‘pocdhd time O7 ‘miles West and moved westely in a hovering manner
Timo in sight Not. stated
Altitude 3000 ft approximately
Speod slow
Direction of flight West
Tactics Flashed on and off, on westwanf flight appeared to be fading
and descending
Sound No noise
Size Large size of a flood light
Color white later yellowish to orange
Shapo Oval as if looking at spot light
Odor dotectod Not stated
Apparent construction © like a spot light
Exhoust trails — iebotbtbetiuish streaks like a jet effect out
Y from Fight (according to llr, Boudreamx on “squawk" box.
Woathor conditions :
Effoct on clouds —~ Not stated
Skotches or photographs None
Manner of disappearance descending and turning ou
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Date 7 January 19h : Incidont # 30¢
Time ‘Around 19,0
Location Leckbourne ‘AaB, Columbus, Ohio
oe of observor Mr. Eisele
Occupation of obsorvor DF Operator, Lockbourne Control Tower
Address of observor Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio
Place of observation Ground, Loeckbourne AAB
Number of objects x :
Distance of objoct from obsorvor An estimated 5 miles - altho rpts
Timo in sight Atound 15, minutes
Altitude 5,000 ft
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Direction of flight Appeared to hover but performed eliptical, counter-
Tactics See 13 original position (3")
Sound — No-sound
Sizo About size of rumway light when viewed from 500 ft - apparently
_ enormous - see 9 above
Color Red to anber-yellow
Shapo Circular
Odor dotectod n/s
Apparent construction n/s
Exhaust trails Thin wisp of trail five times diameter of object
Weather conditions high overcast
Effoct on clouds N/S - was under overcast
Sketches or photographs None
Manner of disappoarance Faded and lowered into horizon
Remarks: (over)

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Object first seen 15° above horizon in the West-Southwest of Lockbourne
emitt: a red li which to an amber-yellow at intervals

to 2 seconds. size e were greater than
that of any — = @ good comparison of the size and magnitude would be a
runway light at full intensity viewed from a distance of 500 ft. Shape -
circuler with the exception of a thin wisp of tail extending towards the
horizon, the tail being 5 times the diameter of the object in length. For
approxim tely 10 minutes it remained mtionless, thereupon it descended
to the horizon in about 4", hovered on the horizon in 3", then ascended tp
its original position in about 3", the course being eliptical, comter clock-

wise, It then faded and lowered toward the horizon disappearing at 1955.
No sound was heard from the object at any time.

Note: Object appeared about 5 miles from Lockbourne, however info received
£/Godman Fld and Clinton County Tower plus a relayed report from a
pilot over Columbus, 0., indicated that they all had observed a

Similar phenomenon in the same general direction and position at the
Same time,

RELIABILITY: Witness spent 37 mos in AF in communicatims work including
C. W. and Control Tower Operation. Holds valid CAA Certificate
for Control Tower Operator and Aircraft Communications and has
worked at Lockbourne in this type of work for over 1-1/2 yrs.
Enthusiast of astronomy.

CORROBORATED ACCOUNT: See also Incidents 30, 30a and 30b.

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Date Mid—Decenber 19)6
Time Early morning
Location Northern Arizona, Route 66
Namo of observer K. D. Wood :
Occupation of observer Professor and Head Aeronautical Engineering
Address of observor University of Colorade, Boulder, Colorado
Placo of observetion In flight on a trip Nuronet the southwest
Numbor of objoots 1
Distance of objoot from obsorvor Not stated
Timo in sight Not stated
Altitude 20,000 feet to 50,000 feet
Speed 600 mph, + 200
Direction of flight First vertical then West to East overhead
Tactics No maneuvers
Sound None
Size Not stated
Color  xxse - Did not see object
Shapo lot stated ~ gid not see object
Odor dotected Not Stated
Apparent construction Not stated - did not see object
Exhaust trails White, heavy
Weather conditions Clear
Effoct on clouds Net stated
Sketches or photographs None
Manner of disappoarance Not stated
Remarks: Saw only vapor trail, like rocket or jet’ exhaust.
Net like usual jet airplane trail,

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Date 7 Jamary 19h6 Incidont # 32
Time 1953
Location Columbus
Namo of eee Lt. C. W. Thonas
Occupation of obsorvor Pilot.
Address of observer Flight AF 994) Dayton to Washington
Placo of observation s Country flight from Dayton to Wash, at
ways to the West
Numbor of objocts
Distance of object from observer About 15 miles
Timo in sight Not stated
Altitude 3000 feet
Speed Seemed stationery
Direction of flight Stationery
Tacties No maneuvers
Sound Not stated
Size ta:
Color amber
Shape like a large star or planet
Odor dotected Not stated
Apparent construction Not stated
Exhaust trails None
Woathor conditions Dark and overcast
Effoct on clouds Not stated
Sketches or photographs None
Manner of disappearance Not stated
Romarks: Larze bright light off to the west. They estimated it below
them, or about 3000 ft. It seemed stationery. The light was
amber and looked like a large star or planet. It was about
15 miles away from thems (over t
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Lt C.W.Thomas and Lt Sims were making a regular cross country flight
and reported in to Columbus Airways who asked them if they saw any
unusual object in the sky. This report was relayed to Lockbourne - See

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Date 7 Jan lg :
Time Between 1345 and 1350 °°
Location Godman Fld, Fort Kase, Ky 5 ;
Name of observer T/Set eased A. Blackwell
Occupation of obgorvor Chf Operator in Control Tower at Godman Fld, °Ky.
Address of observor USAF, Airways & Air Communicatins Svc, ATC
Detachment 733-5 AF Base Unit (103D AACS Sq) Godman Fld., Ft Kna, Ky.
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Number of objects 1
Distance of object from observer |
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Timo in sight N/$ * =
Altitude Over 15,000 ft
Speed In excess of P=51 8:
Direction of flight South
-Tactics N/S continued climbing
Soumd Not Stated
Size Tremendous
Color Silvery or metallic
Shapo n/s
Odor dotectoa N/S
Apparent construction N/S - seemed metallic
Exhaust trails n/s
Weather conditions n/s
Effect on clouds N/S
Sketches or photographs None
Manner of disappearance N/S
Remarks: (over)

At approximately 1320 Sgt Cook from the CO's office notified the observer
(t/Sgt Quinton A Blackwell) that according to Ft Know Military Police &
“B" Town State Police, a large circular object about 250 to 500 ft in

diameter was over Mansville Advised him to check with Army Flight

Sve. They advised negative shortly thereafter reported object over

Irvin gton then Owensboro © Object first sighted by Blackwell about
‘over so i °

Verification: 1st Lt Orner (Detachment Commander)
Capt Carter (Operations Officer)
Col Hix (CO) sighted it about 120

At approximately 130 to 1,0, four P-51's approached Godman f/south
enroute f/Marietta, Ga, to Standiford Fld, Ky. #m Blackwell asked
Flight Leader NG 869 to attempt to identify object. Accompanied by two
other planes he proceeded south f/Godman, Fourth plane proceeded to
Standiford Fld alone.

About 1445, flight leader (NG 869) reported sighting object “ahead and
above — still climbing" At 15,000 ft he reported “Object directly ahead
and above and moving about half my speed." Again “it appears metallic

of tremendous size." Still later "I'm still climbing - object is above and
ahead moving about my speed or faster - I'm trying to close in for better
look", This was about 1515, Five minutes later the other two ships turned
back. NG S00 reported "it appeared like the reflection of sunlight on an
airplane canopy" Shortly afterward this same pilot (NG $00) resumed search
going to 33,000 ft, 100 miles south but did not sight anything.

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dato 7 Jam 48 "Incident # a
Timo Shortly efter 1400 CsF
Location Godmen Fid., Ft Knox, Ky.
Name of observor Lt Peul I. Orner
Occupation of obsorvor Detachment Cowunder
Address of observor Godnem Fid., Ft Kilox, ky.
Placo of obsorvstion Control Tower
Humbor of objocts: > See Hote attached.
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Timo in sight 3/8
Altitua 8/8
Spood half speed of P-5l
Direction of flight 3/8
Appeared stationary
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Sound
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Apparent construction yi
Seemed to be some red light around the lower part of it.
sc capi pec High - scattered but clear
Hone
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Effect on clouds
Bone
Skotches or photographs
Manner of disappoarance
Romarks: (over)

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Approx x 1320 CoP
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Name of observer PFC. Stemley Oliver
Occupation of obsorvor B/S ~ duty in control tower
Address of obsorvor  ., Godman Fid., Ft Knox, Ky.
Placo of obsormtion  Comtrol fower, Godman Fld., Ft Knox, Ky.
Numbor of objects 1
Distance of objoct from obsorver u/s
Timo in sight nfs
Altitude Over 15,000 ft
Speod B/S
Direction of flight Southwest
Tactics 3/8
Sound 3/s
Size u/s
Color Object appeared like “ice-cream cone topped with red” -
epparentiy white with red above
Shapo cons
Odor dotectod u/s
Apparont construction ¥§/§
Exhaust trails a/s
Woathor conditions @loud formations”
Effoct on clouds Went behind clouds
Sketches or photographs Bone
Manner of disappoarance
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Date 7 Jam é
Timo 1420 CSF
Location  omtrol Tower, Godman Fl
Namo of observer ept J. ¥. Dussler, dr.
Occupation of observer Gap, USAF
Address of observer Godman Fld, Ky
Placo of obsorvation Godmem Fid Comtrol Power 2
Number of objects 1 at 1420
Distance of objoct from observer 4¥/$
‘Timo in sight From 1420 to 1600 CSP - Over am hour end a half
Altitudo  w/8
Spood 360 MPH = according to statement of Mantell
Direction of flight dppereatiy from 234° to 259° South to West
Tactics w/§ :
Souna a/s
Size Believed large
Color Silver - bright
Shapo -1ilee tear drop ~ round; later, object seemed fluid
‘Odor dotectod M/S
Apparent construction u/s
Exhaust trails We tail «
Woathor conditions 5/8-- Seattered but clear
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Sketches or photographs Wome
Manner of disappearance Obseured by clouds
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At approx 1420 7 Jan 48, Duesler accompanied by Lt Col B. G. Wood went to
Godman Control Tower to observe am unidentified aerial object. Shortly

after their arrival Col Hix, the Commanding Officer was summoned, At about
this time Duesler first sighted a bright silver object. Then Col Hix arrived.

Shortly thereafter a flight of four P-51's flew over Godman. Leader was
contacted to pursue object. He assented and three Pa5l's climbed om the course,

the fourth P-5l returning to base. Flight leader called to observe that
“object was twelve o'clock high." Asked to describe it, he stated "it is
bright and climbing away from me." He stated at first that it was going about
180 MPH, ‘Then Control Tower lost sight of the flight tut could still see the
object. (Im connection with this, Lt Col E. Garrison Wood who witnessed the
sighting stated that while it appeared about 1/10 the size of a full mon, if
the were a great distance away, 28 compared to the diminishing size of
the P-51's flying toward it, it would seem that it wes at least several mndred
feet in diemeter.) Shortly after NG 861, the flight leader, stated that ~
he was “at 15,000 ft and still climbing" He stated that he judged the speed
to be ‘the seme as his or approx 360 MPH, One of his planes then asked him .
to level off bat no reply was heard from the flight lesder, That was the

last message received from amy member of the flight.

After dark, another or the same object appeared in approx 234° from Godman at
6° elevation. This body moved to the west (259°) and then down, The shape
was fluid but generally round with no tail, the color changing from white, to

Dlue, to red to yellow and had a black spot im the center at all times.
At 1600 CST it was obscured by clouds.

NOTE: Later, an astronomer was contacted who sence to account for
this phenomena as either Venus or a comet. (7)

SHE ALSO: Report of civilians and state police and corroborated version
on this incident.

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Date 7 den hg
Time After 1407 3
Location Godman ma
Namo of observor Capt Cary W. Carter
Occupation of obsorvor OQperstions Officer
Address of observor Godman Fila., Ky
Placo of observation Control Tower
Numbor of objocts 1
Distance of object from observer
Timo in sight
Altitude Very
3 to 4 mimates
high
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Spood Approx 360 MPH ~ £/Flight, Leader's reporte
Direction of flight
Tactics Hone
Sound u/s
210° £/Godmen Fla
Size Could not be determined
Color white
Shapo Round + at times cone shaped
Odor dotoctod
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Apparent construction
Exhaust trails Mi Q00MMXCMUUGOGEEXMCA Ky UNKTRREAAX §/S
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Woathor conditi
Effoct on clouds
B/s
Sketches or photographs Mone
Manner of disappearance u/s
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At approx 1407, 7 Jan 48, Capt Carter was celled by Lt Orner, AACS
—— Gommender, to come to Tower to witmess an unidentified aerial
object.
Object appeared round and white (whiter than the <sowle that passed
in front of it) and could be seen thra cirus cl
After observing it thru field a ‘or some 3 ~ 4 minutes, he called
Gol Hix's office, Col Hix, Lt Col Wood & Cept eler came to the tower
shortly thereafter.
Capt Carter then suggested that a of P-51 aircraft in the vicinity
be contacted to the object. 7, Blackwell, Tower Operator,
jyrg cor foggy gel omar eng Three planes ded
230°. feeds planes (Mantell's tted
it a 1200 n200 Stel sition. ther plane relayed "This ks 15,000 ft,
let's level out” oe oe steele Gent 180 MPH) Later,
Ponyaell cry T Mompeb emi oapny fast as 1 am" - or MPH, Mantell
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the case)and then crashed thru lack of oxygen.
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Namo of observor Gol Guy G, Hix
Occupation of obsorvor  Gommanding Officer, Godman Fld
Address of observer Godmam Fld, Ky.
Placo of observation Oontrol Power, Godman Fla
Numbor of objeots 1
Distance of object from observer u/s
Timo in sight 5 mimtes
“ Altitude 25,000 +
Speed 160 MP
Direction of flight 215% South to the west
Tactics -> Remained stationery for approx 1-1/2 hours
Souna Mone
sizo 1/4 sige full moon
Color White
Shapo Found
Odor dotectoa. 3/8
Apparent construction u/s i
Exhaust trails Seemed at times to have a red border at the top and
at the bottom
Weather conditions Clear
Effoct on clouds Mone
Skotehes or photographs Hone
Manner of disappearance Behind a cloud
Romarks: (ower)e os

A% approx 1300 hrs State Pelice reported flying object near Eli:
fen mimtes later ted beer Nadisonriile, “A tid call vaperted
over ¢ south of thea alerted. sighted
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looked like an umbrella," he stated. "I
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what it was." Appeared about bpyi aes poof nif aeowdlygalyirmde
Thra the binocs it appeared to
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Namo of observor Flight Leader NG 869 (Capt. Pkonas F, Mantell
Occupation of obsorvor Flight Leader
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of observation Gver Godman Field, Ky,
Numbor of objocts 1
Distance of object from obsorvor Nob stated
Wx Apparently over 1 hour and a half
Altitude above 35909 20,000 ft
Speod Approximately 500 mph
Diroction of flight approximately 210° from Godman Field
Tactics None
Sound Not stated
Sizo Tremendous
Color Metallic
Shapo Not stated
Odor dotectod Not stated
Timo in sight
Apparent construction netallic
Exhaust trails Not stated
Woathor conditions Not stated
Effoct on clouds Not stated
Sketches .or photographs None
Manner of disappoarance Mot stated © U bus & SECU YU ts ey
Romarks: This information taken fron a report describing a radio conver-
869 who investigated the object at the re=
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Col Hix's account. NG 869: “Object traveling at 160 MPH ~ half my speed"
Lt Orner's account. NG 869: "high end traveling about 1/2 my speed at 12
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Later: "Closing in to take a good look”
Mo further word heard by Orner
S69: At 1445. “Object traveling at 180 MPH
Directly ahecd of & above ne nov eat moving at
about 1/2 my speed."
Later: "I'm trying to close in for better look"
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Date 7 Jan 4g
Time 1310
Location Madisomville, Ky.
Namo of observor 48/3
Occupation of obsorver 4/S
Address of observer Madisonville
Placo of observation Madisonville, Ky
Numbor of objocts 1
Distance of objoct from observer u/s
Timo in sight u/s
Altituio 7B 4 miles
Speod 10 MPH
Direction of flight SW
Tactics &/S
Sound w/S
Size 100 ft from top to bottom and 43 ft across
Color B/S
Shapo cone shape
Odor detected B/S
Apparent construction 8/8
Exhaust trails w§/8
Woathor conditions B/S
Effoct on clouds B/S
Skotches or photographs one
Manner of disappoarance B/S
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Romarks : Someone from Madisonville advised Military F
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estimated size: 100 ft from top to bottom, 43 ft across and 4 miles “ih
proceeding SW at 10 MPH,

MOTE: Kentucky State Police were informed by unlmown individual(s)
that an umusuel aircraft or object wes flying thru the air, 4
circular in appesrance, with an approximate size of B get
ft which was moving westwerd “at a pretty good clip".
was relayed to Godman Fld,

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Course of object on 7 July 46 is reported roughly as follows: -

07206 4 «©@Bdwerdsville, Leis: Object of aluminum appearance
without apparent or control surfaces which moved
southwest remaining visible for about 30 mimiks

3300: Hlizabethtown: Wo description
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1310:

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1400: MuysvittTs: No description
After 1400: Trvimsr No description
After 1400: Owemsvoror Wo description
16306 - 1645C: WaSnVITI6, Tem: A Gr. Seyfert, Astronomer at Vanderbilt

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16306 with basket attached which ots “air SSE then West

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Date 12 Now 47 Incidont # 35
Timo Early
Location 40 miles south of Cape Blanco, Oregon, 20 miles offshore.
= Second Officer Glande Lee Williamson
Occupation of chaser Second Officer
Address of obsorvor B/S (Excerpt from "Oregon Journal! 13 Nov 47) ~
Placo of observation At sea, 20 miles offshore, 40 miles south of
: Cape Blanco, Oregon
Numbor of objects 2
Name of obse:
Distance of object from observer N/S
Timo in sight 45 seconds
Altitude 48/S
Speod 700 to 900 MPH :
Direction of flight from north horizon in westerly direction
Tactics Performed a long, low arc
Souna y/S
Size N/S
Color y/S
Shapo ball
Odor dotectoa S/S
Apparent construction fire
Exhaust trails Jet-like streams of fire
Weather conditions ¥/s
Effoct on clouds 4/s
Sketches oF photographs None
Manner of disappearance W/S
Romarks: (over) my PRS

Two flying discs trailing jet-like streams of fire were sighted from the
bridge of the tanker Ticonderoga, early Wednesday, Second Officer Clande
Lee Williamson radio~telephoned the United Press, The discs moved at
tremendous speed out of the north horizon and curved in a westerly direction
in a long low arc. Thought they were moving between 700 to 900 MPH,

Didn't think they were meteors because they generally do not travel in pairs
and usually fall to the horizon. Thought they were "flying discs"

Also observed by: Ordinary Seaman James S, Lynde who claimed he elso saw "discs"

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Clark's, attention wos first. to the Sbdect 1B Sess 8 pertaer, Mr.
"rf appeared to be & object which trave. scarps

an cettaitea skeet height of 8/10,000 ft above the Sis groan’ vat was moving
in a straight line from northwest to southeast. It was traveling some 350 MPH,
It did not change elevation nor direction. From cae 2 range of vision where
they were standing upwards to the object would be at about a 25° angle.
It remained within their vision from 45 seconds to a mimte. No sound was
endible. Mr. Clark thought the nearest thing it resembled was a "flying wing."
However, both men stated positively that there was no tail visible. From
where they were the object appeared about 3 feet in diameter bamt but
could offer no estimate as to its size were it on the ground, As to color
both stated that the object appeared red against a blue background and black
against a white cloud. Ground winf was about 15 miles in velocity and
was blowing in a northeasterly direction which would tend to carry any sound
away from then,

Both men are pilots, Mr. Clark was a pilot in the U. S. A. F. for a period
of 5 years, flying fighter type of pak planes during most of this period,

Mr, Anderson was a gunner in the AAF for 2 year's and is also a pilot. Both
appesred level headed and not excitable, and were very sincere in making the

report.

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le Dato QO duly 47 - Incidont # 39

2, Timo Between 11:15 and 11:40
3. Location Grand Falls, Newfoundland
4. Name of observor Eric Kearsey
5. Occupation of obsorver Constable
6. Address of observor Newfoundland Constabulary, Grand Falls
Te Placo of obsorvation Grand Falls,
8. Numbor of objects 5. 4 seen at first 1, later :
9. Distance of object from obsorver W/S
10. Timo in sight brief period
ll. Altitude B/S
12. = Speed terrific
13. Diroction of flight First four - ee in easterly direction

Last object:
ll. Tactics Mainteined formation - flew side by side, last one: SX

Flew in a rocking motion
15% Soumd nis
16. Sizo uggs about size of barrel head
17. Color W/S = seemed phosphorescent
18. Shapo round ~ about size
19. Odor dotectea B/S
20, ‘Apparent construction w/s
21. Exhaust trails N/S However, there appeared to be a phospppéscent glow
about it”
22. Woathor conditions B/S ~
23. Effoct on clouds y/s
2h, Sketches or photographs Mone
25. Manner of disappoerance — y/sS : : ;

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Four "flying seucers" were seen by Constable Kearsey's wife just before
his arrival home at epprox 11:30, on 9th of July. A Mr. John Jacknan,
a resident of St. John's and a friend of the fanily aleo witnessed them,
They were flying in an easterly direction, and appeared to be four round
figures that had passed overhead at terrific speed, flying side by side.

On looking skyward, Constable Kearsey, himself, perceived a huge jelly-fish
flash across the sky. Could not determine the height and speed owing to
the brief period it was visible. Could not determine color but there seemed
to be a phosphorescent glow about it. It was found in shape and about the
size of a barrel head, and appeared tqbe flying in a rocking motion,

Bote: The last object was seen by Constable Kearsey, his wife and Mr. Jackson.

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7 duly 1947 Inoidont # 40
»cation Phoenix, Arizona
William Albert Rhodes
n/s
Namo of observer
Oceupation of obgorvor
hddvoue: Of cbeorter 4333 N. lth St., Phoenix, Arizona
37° 27' W 112° 3 w
Placo of obsorvation
Numbor of objects 1
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Distance of objoct ‘from observor N/S
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Timo in sight 4/S
Altitude 2,000 ft to 5,000 ft
Spood 400-600 MPH
Direction of flight  MXSX NE to West
Tactics Spiraled down from 5000' to 2000 ft and then ascended at
5° angle
Sound Noise like jet on approach - no sound heard while in view
Sizo 20-30 ft
Color grey
Shapo elliptical
‘Odor dotectoa N/S
Apparent construction 4/s
Exhaust trails ¥/S
Woathor conditions Oumlus clouds
Effoct on clouds 4¥/S
Sketches or photographs , Photos (2)
Manner of disappoarance N/S
Romarks: (Over)

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Object appeared elliptical in
first seen it was at about 5,000 ft 4OO to 600 MPH, Its grey
color rendered it difficult to perceive at a distance as it blended with the
clouds. Although a jet=like noise was heard prior to the object's appesrance
no audible sound was produced while it 7 The tail of the object
had two points on the outside area, visible as it made its two left-to-right
circles which had en epproximate radius of 1/4 to 1/2 miles, The object had
what appeared to be a cockpit canopy in the center which extended toward the
back and beneath the object. The "cockpit" did not protrude from the surface
ut was clearly visible with the naked eye. The object did not revolve on its
own axis, It had no discernible landing gears nor propellers, It appeered to
have an excellent eir foil (tepered from wing tip to wing tip). Mr. Rhodes
thought that the 10-15 MPH wind velocity which caused a rustling of tree leaves
might have made it impossible for him to hear eny noise connected with the object.
He also shated that he thought the object was the Navy's new "Flapjack Plane"
tut altered his opinion since the object seemed to have no landing gears and no
propellers. (The Navy ship is illustrated as having both). Rhodes managed to
take one photograph of the object at its lowest point (about 2000 ft) and
another as it turned out of its second spiral and started upwerd,

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te Dato 29 June My Inoidont # 43
2, Time 165 = . eer. M,
3. Locetion 7 miles out of Clarion Iowa in direction Of Mason City, Iowa
le Name of observor Dale Bays
5. Occupation of obsorver Had been bus iver
6, Address of dccesh Box 12, Crocker, Mo,
7» Placo of observation 7 miles out of Clarion - 420 43! NW - 93° 4h! Ww
8. Numbor of objocts 5 in first group; 13 in second
‘© 9. Distance of object from observer N/S
10. Timo in sight several mimtes
ll. Altitude 1200 ft
12. Speed 300 MPH
13. Direction of flight South by Southeast and North Northwest
1h. Tactics Objserved single file
15.  Soumd sound like that of an electric motor or dynémo
16. Sizo From 175 to 250 ft in diameter by 12 feet in thickness
c 3 17. Color "dirty" white
18, Shapo between 4 circle and an oval - inverted saucer
19. Odor dotectoa N/S
20. Apparent construction n/s
21, Exhaust trails y/s
22. Woathor conditions W/s
23. &Effoct on clouds n/S
2h. Sketches or photographs n/S
25. Manner of disappearance y/S
26. Romarks: (over)

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~ About 7 miles out of Clarion, ies wearin saw an object shoot across
the sky in front of the bus he wes driving. It wes followed by four more.
the height appeered about 1200 feet. Observed stepped out of the bus
which wes facing east and noticed some dots in the sky approaching from the
epee @irection. They were flying about the seme altitude at a speed of
about 300 MPH, These 13 objects flew in a single file. Roughly, the objects ©
were between a circle and an oval in shape. In appearance they looked like
an inverted saucer flying thru the air. The thickest part seemed to be about
12 feet, The diameter could have been anywhere from ice to 250 feet. Pain were
dirty white in color. The second group disappeared into the NNW sky in a
matter of a few minutes. They pr aay a noise as they passed ereriese similar to
an electric motor or dynamo.

i. Date 28 June 47 Incids wy
2. Timo 3:43 P.M.
3, Location 16 miles NW of Milwemkee

le Mame of observer | N/S - brother to Marion Beuscher tho reported
incident

5. Occupation of obsorvor "farmer"
6. Address of obsorvor WK Rockfield, Wisconsin
7. Placo of observation ~*~ 16 miles NW of Milwaukee 43° 05' N gs° 22% Ww

Pires 8. Number of objocts mamxtuxk seven to ten

9. Distance of object from observer y/s
10. Timo in sight ¥/S
ll, Altitude ‘N/S
12. Spooa “Like blue blazes"
13. Direction of flight south
lh. Tactics WN/S
15. Sound WOK None
16, Sizo y/s

17. Color wN/S

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18.  Shapo  "samcer"
19, Odor dotectod WN/S
20. Apparent construction N/S
21, Exhaust trails N/S
22,  Woathor conditions °N/S
23. . Bffoct on clouds N/S
2. Sketches or photographs ‘None
rig Manner of disappearance n/S

26. Romarks: + (over)

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Date 28 June 47
Timo afternoon
Location Illinois
Incidont # Whe 45
Namo of observer N/S = Taken f/"The Latest News" at 8 to 8: 15 4. M.
w/Charles Sebastin
Occupation of obsorvor n/s
Address of observer n/S
Placo of observation Illinois
Numbor of objocts 7 to 10 oe
Distance of object from observer
Time in sight
Altitude
Speod
Direction of flight
Tactics
Soumd
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Odor dotectod
Apparent construction
Exhaust trails
Woathor conditions
Effect on clouds
Sketches or photographs
Manner of disappoarance
Romarks:
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This info mmxam broadcast 29 June 7 at 6:00 A, M. over
Charles Sebastin, announcer,

The radio announcer stated that the discs had been sighted over
Illinois the preceding afterno
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Date 7 Jan Ws Z Incidont #48
Time between 7:20 and 7:55 P: M.
Location Wilminton, Ohio
Name of observer s Gale F, Walter, Shy Jemes Budson
M/Sgt Irvin H. Lewis, S/Sgt John P. Heag, Sgt Harold E. Olvis & T/Set
Occupation of obsorvor Control Tower operators Leroy Ziegler
and 4 members of the alert crew
Address of observor Clinton County Air Base
Placo of obsorvstion Clinton County AF Base Control Tower
Numbor of objects 1
Distance of object from obsorver W/S
Timo in sight 35 mimtes
Altitude n/s
Speed terrific bursts of speed
Direction of flight SW
Tactics hung suspended in the air at intervals and then gained and
lost altitude at seeminginly terrific bursts of speed
Sound ¥/' 8
Size y/ 8
Color red
Shapo cone
Odor dotectoa N/S , i : A ;
Apparent construction "fire"
Exhaust trails gaseous green mist
Weather conditions Heavy layer of clouds
Effoct on clouds _ intense brightness of sky phenomena pierced thru a
heavy layer of clouds passing intermittently over the area
Skotchos or photographs none
Manner of disappoaranco disappesred over horizon
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@ gaseous green mist appeared in the southwest skies of Wilmington, Ohio,
between 7:20 and 7:55 P. M, Jan 7, 4s.
The sky phenomena hung suspended in the air at intervals end then gained
and lost altitude at what appeared to be terrific bursts of speed. The
intense brightness of the phenomena pierced thru a heavy layer of clouds
passing intermittently over the area and obscured other celestial phenomena.
NOTE: See account of an unamed comet due in the northern hemisphere approx
Jen 1. attached.
See incidents 48a, 4b, 4c, 4d & 33, 33a, 33d, 33c, 33d, 33¢ 33f
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Ovject appeared to be moving up 8nd down and from side to side. At one
time the object was covered by a cloud but the light could be seen thru the
cloud, It was the some color as a star only very much brighter sometimes
changing to a more reddish me then turning white or yellow. At first

it did-not appear to be traveling at any speed. Then it seemed to go up and
down and sometimes change off and go from side to side at what seemed to be
a vory great speed. It seemed pretty high in the air - too high to be any
kind of a light from the ground. There wes no beam, No sound could be
heard, A faint exhmst trail was discernible when it moved up or down or
from side to side, Finally it began to move away toward the SW at very great
speed and disappeared over the horizon at about 20:00,

See: 48, Usd, Uc, 48d & 33, 33a, 33b, 33c, 33d, 33e, 33f & 30 and 32.

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Date 7.Jen 48 Incidont # 4b
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Location  Slinton County Army Air Field, Wilmington, Ohio
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Name of observor Jemes H, Hudson,
Occupation of obsorvor Corporal, on duty in Control Tower
Address of observor Clinton County AAF,
Placo of obsorvation Control Tower, Clinton County AAF
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Number of objocts 1
Distance of object from observer some 15 to 20 miles
Timo in sight 35 mimtes
-Altitudo N/S
Speed | Hovered then moved with great speed
Direction of flight Sauth West
Tactics shape on ascent and descent - When it climbed it
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Size larger than star
Color White changing to red to green
Shapo Triangle
Odor dotectod N/S
Apparent construction surrounded with burning gas or something that
emanated light 5
Exhaust trails When ascending & descending it appeared to trail a green
mist
Woathor conditions light scettered clouds with a haze toward the
sw
Effoct on clouds Could be seen thru the cloud which passed under it.
Skotehes or photographs 4 penciled sketches
Manner of disappearance disappesred on SW heading at great speed
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real shape could not be distinguished until it descended. It then took
the form of a cone or up-side~down triangle. (See Sketch "A")
YW Sketch "A" a A
When it SRAR it was cae side up (Sketch "B")
On escending and descending Gab, gor ing to have a green mist following it
cag ateek
See Sketch "C" —
Speed could not be determined in miles per hour for it appeared to hover at
spots, then, when it moved, it moved with great speed, After making a
vertical descent and ascent it headed due SW at great speed and disappeared
at approx 1955 EST. Distance from the field when first sighted was some
§x 15 to 20 miles, There was no sound. The trail, maybe from exhaust,
was green (at least thru the field glasses it appesred green) During the
time it was under observation a cloud passed under it and the light shown throu.
According to this observer the object was not a balloon, a comet, star or.
any known aircraft. The light did not come from an aircraft's running lights,
The whole object appeared surrounded with burning gas or something which
emitted a light.
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Date 7 San bg Incidont # Se
Time 19:30
Location Clinton County AAF, Wilmington, 0.
Namo of observer § S/Sgt John P. Heag
Occupation of obsorvor 8/Set
Address of observor Clinton County AAF
Place of observetion Control Tower
Numbor of objocts 1
Distance of object from obsorver ff Arouhd 5 miles from field
Timo in sight 25 mimtes ni
Altitude yx 15,000 to 20,000 ft
Speoa N/S - apparently slow
Direction of flight. heading of 210°
Tactics if Moved from altitude of 15,000 ft to 10,000 ft
withont noticeble forward or backward motion (about 3 or 4 times)
Sound
Size y/' s
Color Changing colors (red and green) ;
Shapo n/s =
Odor dotectod n/s
Apparent construction n/s
Exhaust trails N/S © i
“ Woathor conditions overcast
Effoct on clouds could be seen ‘thru overcast
Skotches or photographs None
Manner of disappearance © disappeared over horizon on heading of 210°
Romarks: (over)

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Witness observed very bright light in the sky southwest of Clinton Coun:
AF Base which appeared to be the complete wing of an aircreft on fire. m
When viewed thru field glasses from the Control Tower the object would
and lose altitude very rapidly witkemtxx with barely any discernible
forward or backward motion, At times it changed colors (from red to green, etc)
At one time it disappeared behind the overcast but its light penetrated thru
the overcast. At approximately 19345 o'clock it began to move away from the
field on a heading of 210° and di ed.
19:55. (1st acct) Seppesred over the horizon et approximately
NOTE: yea ‘ga, Ngb, Sa & 33, 33a, 33b, 33, 334, 33e, 33£ and
At the time of the sighting the weather was clear over the Base, with a
SouthOWest wind which was moderate, There was an overcast in the SE which
appeared to be a layer approximately 1000 feet thick, The height of this
overcast was approximately 5,000 ft. Object seemed to be about 5 miles
from the field at an altitude of from 15,000 to 20,000 ft. The object
which appeared stationary at first resembled the complete wing of an airplane
on fire. No beam of light was projected. After observing it with the
naked eye for some five mimtes, witness went to control tower and looked thru
field glasses and then decided that it was not a comet or a falljig star
to his knowledge of astronomy, With the aid of the glasses the object
gppeared to go from an altitude of15,000 to 10,000 feet without any noticable
forward or. backward motion, and then back up to its original altitude very
rapidly. This occurred some 3 or 4 times. When it moved a red light would
dominate and change to a green light and then back to its original color.
It then started to reced on a heading of 210° going behind the overcast.
However, the light was discernible thru the overcast. It then moved very
rapidly away, stopping momentarily for 3 or 4 mimte intervals end then
di'sappe over the horizon at 19855, No sound was heard. No photographs
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Date 7 Jan 4g Incidont # 48d
Time 1920 to 1950
Location Clinton County Army Air Fld., Wilmington, 0.
Mame of observer Mr. Ralph L. Stirr
Occupation of obsorvor n/s
Address of observor Clinton County AAB
Placo of obsorvition Clinton County AAB
Numbor of objocts =
Distance of object from obsorver Seemed to be at first som:
4,000 ft high
Timo in sight 4/S
Altitude 4,000 ft+ :
Speod movement slow in appearence
Direction of flight approx due west
Tactics described arc from point first seen to horizon
Soumd u/s
Sizo u/S
Color fire-colored
Sisies y/s ae 2
Odor dotectod n/S
Apparent construction Sx "fire"
Exhaust trails none ="left no trails or tails like a meteor or comet"
Woather conditions clear to scattered
Effoct on clouds ix Light could be seen when clouds passed dendath it,
Sketches or photographs: none
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Manner of disappoarance due west over horizon
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Object seemed to be some sort of flere, Witness thought it was some
eircraft in trouble. Requested the tower to take a look at it to
determine if it were a flere. It appeared, with the naked eye, to be

a very bright light the color of ordinary fire which lost and regained
altitude in the manner of a paracimte flare riding on thermals. The
intensity of the light varied. This was attributed to clouds pessing
inocfxamt below; however, the light was readily discernible thru the
clouds. The sky was clear to scsttered. When the object was compared

to the stars there was a decided difference. Stars were of the usual
white; this object was yellow or flame color, When first seen it appeared
to be about 4,000 ft but disappecring over the horizon would make it much
higher, The movement was very slow in appearance and it left no trails

or tails like a meteor or comet. Place of disappecrance was approximately
due west from position of observer,

NOTE: See also 48, 4Sa, Heb, 4Sc, Head &
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1. Date 9 dan hg Incidont # 4g
2, Time y/s
3. Location around Denville, Ky. S
h. Mame of observor Mr & Mrs. Markem

5e Occupation of obsorvor y/s
6. Address of obsorvor N/S - pared Sis bonis oy b dupe
7e Placo of observation Danville, Ky.
8. Numbor of objects L
9. Distance of object from observer 4/S
10, Timo in sight 48/8
ll. Altitude 8/8
12, Speca 4/8 :
13. Direction of flight West
1h. Tactics neue
15. Sound y/S
16. Size n/s
17. Color ¥/S
18. Shapo pencil-shape
19. Odor dotected n/S i

20. Apparent construction n/s

21. Exhaust trails | long trail of smoke or exhaust
22. Weathor conditions n/s
23.  Effoct on clouds ¥/S

eh. Sketches or photographs None

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25. Manner of disappearance / exploded into a beautiful display of sparks, etc

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According to a WHIO News Broadcast at 2300-2315,
Denville, Kentucky, a Mr. & Mrs, Markham were driving in their car in or
about Danville, Kentucky, when they saw a pencil-like object flying very high
which left a long trail of smoke or exhaust, The trail shortly afterwerds

turned into a beautiful fireworks display of sparks, etc, The object appeared
to be traveling a straight course.

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the ocean, (See Mrs Krueger's account)
Feb 19, 1948, 1225 A.M. : Witness stated that she saw saucer. Tried to
Feb 21, 1918 (Sat Night) :
Mer 11, 1948 10:50 P.
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Apr 2d; 5:10 P. M.
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Reported seeing another "sencer"
Sew mystery light drop and fall in the water -
Object resembles a small pilot-less plane - very
bright metal - no motor noise and looks like the
pictures of the German pilot-less planes, The
center was ball shaped and very bright metal. It
followed the coast line until out of sight. It
ceme from the south and was heading north,
(same time date) Object appeered to fall in
water. The metel wings were emall and evidently
broke as it fell since it appeared like sheets of
metal dropping at the side. Witness states she
saw this clearly,
"new guided miesile of bright metal seen since 2 Apr."
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"There is activity in Wildwood agein - the saucers
have been appearing since 1 July." Mrs. Evans
inclosed picture shown in "Life" of the planet
"Mars" which shows an orange-red ovuler circle.
In letter to President Truman she writes: "there have been more ‘flying saucers’
which appeer on very clear nights - when there is a
moon, They appeer to come from the SE and from the
ocean, Over the island they appear unsteady - like
the one that broke. Then over the land they ascend
quite high and move towards the NW, diseppearing
at not too fast a speed."
ears to be "crackpot" Wo one (with the exception of
Mrs, Krueger)appears to have seen the many sightings mentioned, This
in spite of an alerted coast guard, police dept. and others.

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Date 10 Jan 4g Incidont # 50a
Time 10 PM EST :
Location Wildwood, N. J.
Namo of observor Mrs. Krueger
Occupation of obsorvor housewife
Address of obsorver 4Ol Pine Ave., Wildwood, New Jersey
Placo of obsorvetion from 4Ol Pine Ave (39° 00! N& 78° kg! w)
Numbor of objects 2 .
Distance of object from obsorver 500 ft & *
Timo in sight 5-8 seconds
Altitude verying
Speod slow descent
Direction of flight down
Tactics Floated slowly across horizon, separated and disappeared
below housetops
Sound none
Sizo N/S - that of lemplight
Color orange-colored
Shapo discs or balls i
Odor dotectoad N/ s
Apparent construction ~N/S
Exhaust trails None
Woathor conditions Clear night ,
Effoct on clouds n/S
Sketches or photographs one
Manner of disappoarance fell into sea
Remarks: ° (over)
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Objects were brought to Mrs. Krueger's attention by Mrs, Evans. Mrs Krueger
saw “a most umsusl thing drop out of the sky. I think it wes a flying
seucer as I have never seen anything equal to it before" She then states that
she saw what appeared to be 2 round orange colored discs or balls, the one
being smaller, and that these objects appecred to descend vertically toward
the earth in a slow and steady manner until disappesring from their sight.
Mrs. Evans said that Mre Krueger observed two objects (apparently releted) but
that they were originally one object which seperated at about the time Mrs,
Krueger sighted it.

All witnesses+ (Mrs. Evans, her son and Mrs Kruoger) agree on the following:

Color and size - that of an old-fashioned gas light which had a yellow, red or
ember shade. Outline was distinct and did not eppear aflame
or irregular, No noise or sound of kind. No smoke or exhaust
trails seen. Shape oval to round, All stated that it was
not to their knowledge a balloon, diri.ible, flere, parecimte
or any other known object and all seemed to have a pretty good
kmowledge as to the appearance of the fore-going.

NOTE: Witness appeared calm end normally sensible in her responses to various
questions,

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3 Sept 47 Incident # ol
Time 1215
Location Oswego, Oregon
o of apeenver Mrs. Raymond Dupui
Occupation of obsorvor y/S
Address of obsorvor n/S
Placo of obsorvation Oswego, Oregon
Number of objocts 12 to 15
Distanco of object from obsorver y/S
Timo in sight n/S
Altitude high
Speod n/s
Diroction of flight N/S
Tactics y/S
Souna —-N/S
Size n/S
Color silver
Shapo round
Odor dotoctoa 8/8
Apparent construction y/s
Exhaust trails 4/S
Weather conditions n/S

Effoct on clouds y/s

2. Sketches or photographs none | eg a

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25. Manner of disappoarance N/S

26, Romarks: 12 to 15 round silver objects seen at high altitude

above Oswego at 121 ty
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- UIHDENT IFIED FLYIUG OBJECTS
29 July 47
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Capt Ryherd saw two unidentified aerial objects at approximately 3,000 to
10,000 ft traveling above a P-80. He thought they were approximately 15 to
25 feet in diameter. In shape they were circular like a ball on the bottom
but not completely round. Thefirst flew straight and level but the second
flying close behind the first at the same altitude seemed to be going from
left to right and right te left - more like a guard in an aircraft formation.
Due to the noise of the P80, no sound could be heard from them, They did not
leave any vapor smoke or visible trail. The weather was clear and Captain
Ryher and Lt Ward Stewart watched them until they disappeared in flight
presumably over Oakland heajed toward the ocean.

NOTE: Capt Ryherd showed extreme sincerity throughout the interview

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Stewart's attention called 8 unidentified flying object by Capt Bess
Stewart estimates the P80 at 250 miles on preliminary approach for
landing et Hamilton Fld. Object we attuned to be following P80 at
three or four times its speed. acuses slips eo ject appeared and
flew a course described as a eee lar to a fighter's maneuvers when
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Size not be estimated but not believed to be above 6,000 ft altitude,
Described as milky-white in oes "igh axle any sonventional etrcreft seen.

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Dato «28 June L7
Time 1515
Location 30 miles northwest of Lake Meade, Nevada
Name of observor
Occupation of obsorvor
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Address of observor —
Place of observation
Numbor of objects
Distance of object from observor
Timo in sight
Altitude
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6,000 ft
Speed - 285 MPH
1st Lt Eric B. Armstrong
Incident # 53°
Ferry Division, Brooks Fld,, San Antonio, Texas
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30 miles northwest of tos Meade from air
5 or 6
Diroction of flight 120° (Nw)
Tactics horizontal very close formation
Soumd y/: s
Size 36" in
Color white
diameter
Shapo circular
Odor dotectod
y/s
Appa ront construction
Exhaust trails. N/S
y/s
Woathor conditions N/S
Effoot on clouds y/s
Sketches or photographs
Manner of disappoarance
Romarks:
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On 28 June 47 SEXXMBUXEEF in 2 P-51 bound for Portland, Oregon, by way of
Medford, Oregon, at approx 1515 CST (course of 300°) and ground speed of

285 MPH, altitude 10,000 ft, approximately 30 miles NW of Lake Meade, Nevada,
Lt Armstrong sighted 5 or 6 white, circular objects at 4:00,pmmttion altitude
approximately 6,000 ft, on a course of 120° and flying at an estimated speed
of 285 MPH. The objects were flying very smoothly and in a close formation.
The estimated size of the white objects was approximately 36" in diameter.

It Armstrong. wes sure the white objects werefhot birds since the rate of
closure was very fast. He was certain too that the white objects were not
jets or conventional aircraft since he has flown both.

* AGENT'S NOTES:

Lt Armstrong wes very sincere in the explanation and wes not the exagerating
type. He merely stated what he saw and drew no conclusions.

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Witnesses were walking when they observed a peculiar reddish light.
They thought at first ‘that + the light wes a shooting star but it left
no streak, It appeared again and they thought it was a plene flying at
very wxignt high altitude. Then a mmber of intermittant flashes were observed
for three minutes. After observing the abrupt darts of light and hearing
no hum of motors they conéluded that it was definitely not a plane,
as the maneuvers appeared too abrupt.
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Date 6 July 47 a 5°

Time 2045 hours

Location Birmingham, Alabama.

Name of observer Staff Sécgeant Ira L. Livingston

Occupation of obsorvor S/Sgt, w/250 hours as Bilot and Armorer Gunner
Address of observer 1354 Meadow Lane, Green Acres, Birmingham, Ala.

Placo of observation As above 33° 33'N g6° 52! Ww ,
Numbor of objocts 7 to 10°

Distance of object from obsorver Undetermined

Timo in sight n/s

Altitude 2000 ft above horizon at 45° angle

Speed 500 to 600 MPH ‘

Diroction of flight Southeast

Tactics vertical ascent - traveled in arc

Sound none
Size 2 £t in diameter

Color N/ s

Shapo round.

Odor detectod n/S
Apparent construction N/S
Exhaust trails n/s
Woathor conditions n/s a
Effoct on clouds 2 8/8

Skotches or photographs 2 one photograph

Manner of disappearance n/s

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At 2045 hours, 6 July 47, Staff Sergeant Livingston's attention was called
by a neighbor (a Mr. Herman M. Sockwell) to witness some "flying discs"

The objects appeered in the west of Birminghem and were traveling southeast.
They appeared to be 2000 above the horizon eat a 45° angle at an unestimated
distance away, They were approximately 2 ft in diameter, and round. They
produced a dim glow of light and were traveling at an estimated speed of
500 to 600 MPH. The object (or objects) appeared to be traveling in a
definite arc rather than straight, and as soon as one wes out of sight,
another would appear behind it but not always in the same path, One seemed
to come straight up. The view of its source was obstructed by a nearby
house but upon reaching the altitude of approximately 2000 ft it started off
in the. same direction as the others, Sergeant Livingston says that he did
not at any time see more than one object at a time, and tho it could have
been one object it was his personal opinion that there were seven to ten
objects. The discs were silent and appeared composed of a single light.

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CHECKLIST = UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
Date 20 duly 1947 Incidont # 57
Time 00152
Location About one hour from Sidney, Newfoundland.
Nake of observer © Mem Messrs Maitlend, Larkin, Douglas and Hamilton
Occupation of obgorvor All employes of Hamilton, Metcalfe and Kansas
City Bridge Company which concern is doing construction work at Harmon Fl.
Address of obsorvor With above-named concern
Placo of obsorvstion on board the "Burgeo" enroute from Sydney
Nova Scotia to Port eux Basques, Newfoundland,
Number of objocts fs — saw flashes - 4 or 5 approximately 1 second
apert and equidistant.
Distance of object from observer 4/S
Timo in sight n/S
Altitude §/S 30° off horizon at an estimated 1/4 mile range
Speed high velocity - faster than tracer bullet
Direction of flight WWE (30° East of true North)
Tactics horizontal flight
Sound N/s
Sizo 4/8
Color WN/S = object not seen - flashes were silvery to red in color
Shape x/s
Odor dotoctoa N/S
Apparent construction 3/S
Exhaust trails W/S- possibly what was observed was itself the
rocket charge
Woathor conditions Clear and dark
Effoct’ on clouds 4/8
Sketches or photographs none
Manner of disapposrance n/s
Romarks: (over)

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Capt Jack Peck and his Copilot Vince Daly stated that on 4 Ang at sunset
they sighted and followed a"flying seucer" northwest of Bethel, Alaska,
The object which appeared as large or larger in mass than a C—54 and
black in color appeared silhouetted against a brilliant evening sky. In
order to avoid a possible collision (being unable at first to determine
in what direction the object was moving) they pulled up to ebout 1200 ft
in order, to avoid possible collision. The object crossed their path at
right angles to them. Seeing that it was moving away from them at a very i
repid rate end flying at an altitude of from 500 to 1,000 ft they swing j
in behind it and followed it at an air speed of 170 MPH but the thing was ]
out of sight in four minutes. They state the object was smooth-surfaceland |
streamlined and resembled tmatxsf a C-54 without motors (from the rear) and was |
without wings or any visible means of propulsion whatever, Wind wes negligible |
and it was on a NW course. |
Official in Charge of the Airlines for which Peck was working states that the
pilot is not the "imaginative type".

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le Dato 12 Sept hy ~ ; Incidont # 59

2. Time 45 mimtes after sunset
3, Location Midway Islend to Oahm - beyond Necker Island

lk. Namo of observer Capt Stenley.S, Griffin &
2d Officer Edward B. Polnems
5. Occupation of observor Pilot and 2d officer, PAA

6. Address of observor n/s
7. Placo of obsorvetion Beyond Necker Island (23° 34' N 164° Hot w)

8. Numbor of objects 1
9. Distance of object from observer 1 mile
10, Timo in sight. Six seconds
ll. Altitude 9,500 to 10,000 ft
12, Speed -1160 MPH (1000 knots)
13, Direction of flight 350° then 109°
lk. Tactics Abruptly changed course but observed horizontal flight
holding altitude ;
15. Sounma ¥/S :
16, Size ys, ‘ :
17. Goror W/S (See below - exhaust) ie
. 18. Shapo 4¥/S ‘ : :
19, Odor dotsctea N/S :
20, Apparent construction 4/8
21. Exhaust trails W/S~ light the color of an incandescent light
without appreciable blue & no reddish tinge .
22. Woathor conditions dark - 45 mimtes after sunset

23. Effoct on clouds No effect on clouds

oh. Skotehes or photographs None :
25. Marner of disappearance Appeared to burn out 30 miles ahead of PA plane

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Plane had just passed Necker Island at 0535 GCT, At 0558 GCT an intense white
light wes observed 60° off starboard bow of plane. It appeared similar to

the light of an approaching plane except that it was extremely intense. The
color was that of an incandescent light without appreciable blue and reddish
tinge. It appeared on a course about 350° true some 5 miles away. ight

grew in intensity (but without any change in color) to a point estimated to be
one mile off starboard bow of the plane. When the PA plane switched over to
manual control the object suddenly veered to an approximate course of 109°

and then the bright light appeared to split into two parts and assumed a reddish
ime. These two reddish lights did not have the intensity of the white 1:

and appeared about a wing-length apart. As it changed its course the extraordinary
speed was noted. It far outraced the Pan American plane and the twin lights
appeared to burn out 30 miles ahead, The entire phenomenon was observed for some
six seconds. Object was estimated to be traveling 1,000 knots per hour.

NOTE: Both observers thought it could have been a meteor except “for the manner
in which it held altitude. At no time did it appear to get above or
below 9,500 ft. When it disappeared it still seemed at about 9,500 ft.

at no time did it give off sufficient illumination to reflect on the
cloud formation at e000 ft.

Both observers were questioned as to possibility of optical illusion
end the probability that the object dropped at an oblique angle but
both firmly declared the object apparently changed course and that
it appeared to hold altitude throughout the entire time observed.

PAA plane was eastbound from Midway on magnetic course 98, which is
approximately 110° true, and flying at 9,000 feet at about 205 knots.
It wes flying on automatic pilot with Griffin in the right-hand seat
in the control cabin and Polhemus in the left-hand seat. It was dark
and there were cumilus clouds of about . density. The sun had set 45
minutes previously.

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‘Tactics n/s : . e
“Apparent construction 4/S
Manner of disappoarance “hardly in sight before it aisappoared?
Altitude a/s
Direction of flight couldn't ascertain
Sound n/S ke ‘ gs 3 a
Sizo dinner plate e
Color between red and yellow ;
Shapo circle
Odor dotocted y/S
Exhaust trails Had teil om it of yellowish Ime which was not as
bright as circle and seemed a little chide daha a
Weather conditions W/S — Ue
Effoct on clouds B/S ; fe See tao
Skotches or photographs None
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Witness stated that if the object were a shooting star it was larger than
any he had ever seen and much brighter than anything he had ever observed in the
sky. It appeared round with a yellowish tailwhich was not as bright as the
circle, The circle itself appeered to be sort of red and yellow and about the
size of a large dinner plate. It went so fast that it was hardly in sight before
it disappeared. It was traveling much closer than a shooting ster. Witness
sure it did not in any way resemble a shooting ster nor a plane.
See Legge account (Incident 60) and Albert Samms' account (Incident 60d)

Apparont construction y/s
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Exhaust trails 4/S yer
Woathor conditions _N/8 - wimesses affirm it wes "clear" and at dusk
° Bffoct on‘clouds 8/8
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Sketches or photographs None
“Manner! of @isappearance n/s
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Albert Samms is a twelve-year old boy, He was alone when he saw the
object. He thought it was flying at the height of a plane at high altitude
but that it looked strange for an airplane because it was lit up so brightly-
it was not carrying lights ("planes do have a light or two") It wes of a
bright reddish yellow color. Witness saw it only momentarily because of the
tremendous speed. "I saw it only for a mimte because it was traveling at
a terrific speed."
His mother, Mrs. Semms, is the Post Mistress of the town and efter hearing
her son's description felt that it answered the description of the "flying
disc", She added that Albert didn't believe the thing was a plane since
"it wouldn't shoot down like that did" and "besides it was too ‘lit up'".
See Legge account (Incident 60) end Evans! account (Incident 60a)
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Caldwell saw approximately 12 objects flying in group formation at about ~
2,000 or 3,000 ft in the air. In size they resembled
to be white and illuminated. They were cebtain they wer

but seemed
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1. Dato 8 Sept 447 in Incidont # la
2, Time Approx 10:30 P. M.
3. Location Logan, Uteh
ch. Name of observer Mr &Mrs. Norman Hell & 3%
5. Occupation of observer n/s
6, Address of obsorvor WAR Logan, Uteh
Te Place of observation Logen, Utah 40° 45! N 1118 54! Ww
8, Numbor of objects n/s
9. Distance of object from observer N/S
10. Timo in sight ¥/S
ll. Altituae 4/S
12. Speod Mx Much faster than birds ;
13. Direction ue flight clockwise above city
1h. Tactics Changed formation
15. Soumd y/: s
16, Sizo @pprox that of staf
17e Color ¥/ s
18.  Shapo ¥/ s
19, Odor dotectea N/S
20. Apparent construction n/s
21. Exhaust trails N/S
22. Woather conditions Cloudy
23. Effact on clouds n/S
2l;.  Skotches or photographs None

25. Manner of disappoarance 4/S

26,  Romarks: Saw a group of flying objects similar —— toa
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Date 12:05 P, Me ’ Incidont # 63
timo 29 July 47 ae
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Name of observers R. J. Madden et al
Cecupation of obsorver Division Plant Engr, The Pac, Tel & 4el Co,
Address of observer The Pac, Tel & Tel Co.
Placo of observation 25 NE of Helena, Montena
Number of objects 1
Distance of object from obsorvor 2 to 3 miles
Timo in sight 5 seconds + ‘
Altitudo 3,000 ft
Speed tremendous

Direction of flight NE
Tactics Hovering - rising and descending thru vertical distance of

some 50-100 ft - then swooping to the NE at tremendous speed

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Sizo 3 ft in dia X 3 or 4 inches in thickness - as seen from observers
Viewpoint. - Apparently huge
Color like polished nickel

Shapo circular
Odor dotected N/S
Apparont construction like polished nickel

Exhaust trails 4N/S

Weathor conditions Blue sky with scattered small clouds, Bright
sunshine causing dise to gleam and shimmer.

Effoet on clouds y/s

Sketches or photographs None

Manner of disappoaranco "melted into thin air"

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Incidont # O+
Date  $xxexRytty 19 Ang 47
Timo 9:30 P. Me
Loontion ‘win Fells, Idsho
Mr, H. H, Hedstrom, his wife, and a neighbor
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Occupation of obsorvor of the Twin Falls, Housing
Authority
Address of observor 322 3rd Ave.,North, Twin Falls, Idaho
Placo of observetion As above
Numbor of objects undetermined - see below
Distance of objcet from obsorver Could not be estimated
Timo in sight fmxntx few minutes at a time
Altitude could not be determined
Spood terrific
Diroction of flight NE and came back toward the SW
Tactics observed trianguler formation
souna 8/8
Sizo Could not be estimated
Color seen only as a glow going thra the air
simlar to that of regular electric lights -
Shapo Could not be estimated
Odor dotectea B/S
Apparent construction 4/S
Exhaust trails None could be observed -
Woathor conditions overcast sky at night
Bffoct on clouds ¥/S
Sketches or photographs
Manner of disappoerance
Romarks: (over)

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Mrs Hedstrom saw the first object traveling at a terrific rate of speed
ina spot grey oy | direction, It was out of sight before Mr. Hedstrom &
‘their neighbor Mrs. Shultz could see anything, While discussing this
sight: all 3 saw 10 similer objects proceed rapidly in the seme direction
in the form of a triangle. As they were disappesring 3 of the objects on
the left flenk off and proceeded in-a mre northerly direction.
The remaining objects appeared to close ranks and proceeded on a NE course.
Five mimtes later they eo of 3 objects proceeding in the same
direction in triangular formation. ee to 5. minutes another ti:
formation of five or six objects were observed going in the same direction.
Then a few mimtes later the three witnesses saw large group of objects (some
35 to 50 of them) flying in a trianguler formation in the same direction.
Approximately 20 or 25 mimtes after this group of objects were observed
similar objects were noted coming back over the city in a Southwesterly direction.
Generally they were in groups of 3, 5 and 7 and followed each other at approximately
5-mimte intervals.
Mrs, Hedstrom then called Detective Richerd A. Frazier of the Twin Falls Polic
Dept., a next door neighbor who wam accompanied by M. E, Rountree and Richard Scott
also members of the Twin Falls Police Dept. They observed a group of sbout 12
objects flying an formation over the city in a southwesterly direction.
Detective Frazier and Mr. Hedstrom stated that the objects were not meteors or comets
as they flew on a level line and did not appear to drop, SmejO@HeugEK
they could not have been birds amxtumxktant as the objects appecred lighted
from the inside. Said the lights were not a reflection of the city lights
No other persons reported seeing the phenomena but Mr. Hedstrom and Mr. Frazier
stated that it was purély accidental that they had seen the object. No one
noticed any flames or anything except the glow of lights.

Incident # 66
9 o'clock ~ well after dark

on Near Silver Springs, Ohio

of observor Lt Colonel,F, L. Walker Jr., GSC

Occupation of obsorvor Scientific Branch, Research Group

Address of observer R&DD, WDGS
Placo of obsorvetion Near Silver Springs, Ohio
Numbor of objocts 1
Distanco of object from observer n/s
Timo in sight 3=4 seconds
Altitude low flying
Speed B/S -
Direction of flight north to south
Tactics SUXEXSUXREXAEEXUERZRE absolutely horizontal
Soumd y/S
Sizo  N/S
Color bright orenge glow or flame
Shapo 4/S
Odor dotectod N/S

Apparent construction n/s

Exhaust trails long, straight, narrow white streak of flame
(similer to streak left by tracer bullet) which vanished very quickly,
Woathor conditions n/s - well after dark

Effoct on clouds n/s

Sketches or photographs None

Manner of disapposranco simply vanished in mid-air,

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About 9 o'clock, well after dark, Lt Col F. L. Walker, Jr. GSC,
of the Scientific Branch, Research Group, saw a'low flying object
appear over the top of a barn to his left traveling in an absolutely
straight line in an arc of about 70° moving from north to south,
The object appeared as a bright orange glow of fleme and left behind
it a long, straight, narrow white streak of flame similar to the streak ~
left by a tracer bullet and itself, covering an arc of approximately 20°
or 30°, There appeared to be a fine mist. of smoke trailing behind
this streak which vanished very quickly. The object took about 3 - 4
seconds to cover the arc of 70° and then simply vanished in mid air,
The path traveled was absolutely horizontal.
Witness states he never observed a comet which acted in this manner he
and was of the opinion that he had sighted a "flying saucer".
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Incidont # 67

5 miles southwest of Placerville, Calif.
Name of observoy, Mr Ray A, Switzer and wife
Occupation of obgorvor Switzer is an Insurance Executive with the
firm of McGuire & Wallis and a graduate of the Univ of Celif,
Addross of observer Box 43, Aukum, Eldorado County, Calif,
7. Placa of obsorvetion Between 4 and 5 miles southwest from Placerville
on Cedar Ravine Road. 38° 42! 45" N, Let x 120° 7! 15" y, Long.
8. Numbor of objoots 1
9. Distanee of object from obsorvor Estimated distance seemed about TH ft
10. Timo in sight short period
ll, Altitude 500 to 1,000 ft
Speod high rate of speed
Direction of flight north to south
actics in @ very shallow dive
Souna 4/8
16. Sizo Seemed to be about 5 feet long by some 12 to 1% inches in depth
17+ Color polished chromium
18. Shapo Seemed rectangular except for a short period when it appecred
Bers aka Be efanzgce: Seemed tilted in semi-circle.
20. Apparent construction metallic
1. Exhaust trails N/S = a white smoke trail was first observed - later
object was enveloped in puff of dark gray smoke
22. Woathor conditions fair with sunshine
23. Effoot on clouds 4/S
2h. Sketehes or photographs None

Manner of disappoaranco  disappesred in puff of dark grey smoke

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Observer firet noticed a white smoke trail and while searching for its source
he saw an object 4 to 6 ft in length x 10 to 14 inches wide and of a metal
color which gave off a very bright reflection like highly polished chromium,
It was first observed at 1030 position to the automobile, Upon reaching

a 1200 position it was engulfed in a puff of dark gray smoke about 10 ft in
diameter, There was no change in the color of the smoke, The object was
traveling at terrific speed and seemed to be in a very shallow dive. When

by vegetation or terrain, -It appeared rectangular for the most part but
once it appeared to have a very slightly curved top surface. It seemed
more rocket~like than disc-like, and seemed tilted in a semi-circle.

NOTE: Agent notes that the point of observation would afford a sweeping
: view thru 40° of the canyon and the south side of Webber Creek.
(Switzer was not definite as to what part of the field of view he
had seen the object and dim indidated that it could have been as far
as the horizon./ Any object or particles thereof would be in a six
square mile area of wooded mountainous terrain full of canyons and
ravines,

Agent thought that witfiess could have seen a conventional type

aircraft which due to the distance from which it was observed presented:
no distinguishing features for the short period it was under observation. ,
However, agent could not account for the smoke trail.

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2. Time 2230-2205,
Be epninn Philadelphia, Pa.
le Mame of observor Hlesnor Haddle
5. Occupation of obsorvor employed by Geo A. Greenwald Mfg o.
6. Address of observer 2114 Hobart St., Philedelphia, Pa.
7. Placo of observation At observer's home,
8. Numbor of objects 1
9» Distance of object. from observer a: @/s
10, Timo in sight w/s i
11, Altitude 3/8
12. Speod Very fast
13. Direction of flight South
lhe Tactics 4/8. - apparently straight flight
15. Sound slight buzzing efter passage of object
16, Sizo large
17. Color white .
18.  Shapo u/s
19. Odor dotected ¥/S
20. Apparent construction 3/8
Exhaust trails ‘Tim streak of grayish smoke
21.
22. Woather conditions 4/8
23. BEffoct on clouds 3/5
2h. Sketches or photographs ame
B/s
25. Manner of disappoarance
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le. Date 6 dng 47
Time 2230-2245
Location Philedelphia, Pa,
Name of observer
Miss Cecelia Fine
Incidont # 69a
5. Occupation of obsorvor Employed by Pressman & Gutman Co., Inc,
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Address of observor
5617 Arlington St., Phila, Pa,
_ Place jofi obsae an ent Hobart St., Phila, Pa,
Number of objocts 1
Distance of object from observer
Time in sight n/S
Altitude
Speed
y/s
n/s
Direction of flight n/S
Tactics
n/s
Sound slight buzzing sound
Size y/s
Color
Shape
n/s
y/S
Odor dotectod n/s
Apparent construction n/s
Exhoust trails n/s
Woathor conditions N/S
Effoct on clouds N/S
Sketches or photographs None
Mannor of disappoaranep N/s
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‘Location PMiladelphia, Pa
Namo of observor John Snyder
Oceupation of observer Imeurance agent (former B-24 pilot) .
Address of observer JW4O Vamiir St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Place of observation above address
Numbor of objects 1
Distance of object from observer u/S
Timo in sight  W/S :
Altitude 1,000 = 3000 ft
Speed Detween 400-500 MPH
Direction of flight from BE to SW
Tactics g/g *
Sound hissing j
Size a/s
Color a/s
Shapo a/s
Odor detected 5/8
Apparent construction §/S
Exhaust trails Smoke or condensation - also emitted bluich white flame
Woathor conditions Glear
Effoct on clouds as
Sketches or photographs one
Manner of disappearance
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Kelly ray were also sitting
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Kelly noticed en object resembling (to him)
passed quickly thru the air, He hesrd no noise
passed from view in a southerly direction within
; a fiery trail for ebout 100 feet. The object

he wes sure it was not felling star,

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f ; about 10 miles renoved from the résidence of Miss
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1. Date 17 Sept ‘1947 _ Incidont # 72

2,.-Time B/s-
3, Location Alaske (Ft Fichardson (2)
hk. Name of peesiene 3/8
5. Occupation of obsorvor Army Officer
6, Address of obsorvor w/S ,
Ts Placo of observation Bear Ft Richardson, Alaska |
8,. Number of objects 1 .
Bs Distaneo of object from observer a/s
10, Timo in sight §/S
11, Altitude Below 10,000 ft
12. Speed tremendous
13. Diroction of flight B/S
1h. Tactics u/s
15. Soumd a/s
16. Sizo 2-3 ft diameter —
17. Color metallic silver
18.  Shapo spherical ; ;
19. Odor dotectoa B/S <
20. Apparent soe souceten Hone
21. Exhaust trails Sone ‘
22, Woathor conditions Scattered clouds
23. Effoct on clouds 4/8
2h. Sketches or photographs Mone \ 2 ‘

25. Manner of disappearance a/s a : i ee

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plan Ge 6 POD gy By cy
fwo ermy officers reported to Office, Director of Intelligence, Hq,
Alaskan Dept., Ft Richardson, Alaska, saying that igi Perec pog
an objectpassing thru the uir at tremendous speed. Object appeared
comparable 26 a ait, Atta, the tizee ottiens sane aan ee
comparable to a disk. Altho, the first officer stated sr it would
be impossible to give mimte details, the br ae to be 2 to 3 feet
in diameter and did not leave any vapor trail in oa
He stated the object appeared metallic and silver in es that of airplanes)
As there was scattered cloud formations at 10,000 ft pons ett object was
noted to be traveling below the cloud formation they were ere ale to determine
the approximate altitude. :
usd ennpured 40 ts bait. the sie. af 8 00 SOUR aRE  SL
compared. size of a moon on an
He esti mated the aktitade Se bs Maly 5,000 or 4,000 ft. The object
Spintelss So eas gleoad abtinan aol ieenen evidence of a spinning mot: or
traveling against the wind.
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Mr White, Havigator, called Mr Powell! ject
slightly velow the ievel of their aircraft p Boreal wee Wits srs"e Sod
the object from his position (iets s site « of gents as

to the right and dow, from his po eg se out hi
acmlaigee Bullies os = FF ala te ta left an uniden flying
object. It was one mile away at tel y 7,800 ft. Mr. Powell then
Danked to obtain a better view. described it as being the length of a P-0
omggae wee red yr utaghion pe gle cance dhe reg tdhemangoee ont ty orange
had a definite and there was no suggestion gaseous

dissipation (as there would be if orengycolor were the result of exhaust
Pb Takei clleapstmcs It wes traveling at approx 150 MPH, om a course

tic. It was under observation for approximately seconds. Mr.
Boel st sight of the object when a cloud came between aircraft ond
the object.

AGENTS NOTES: ty geo ys a graduate of the Aviation Cadet Flying

rag Preqrem, and has over 4,000 command pilot hours to his

credit. He appears call, and intelligent and not given to
flights of fancy. He has a fear of publicity.

He stated that he has seen mumerous pilot . radiosonic
Sesbeencak Sor Sivests YOY that the object was definitely not
one

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Date, 13 Ang 47 incident F - 75
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Location §moke River Genyon (near Twin Falls) Idaho
ne of observer A.C. Urie and two sons, Kenneth & Billy
Occupation of obsorver farmer
Address of obsorvor Qperater of % Falls Trout Farm" 6 miles
west of Blue Lakes + Snake River Canyon
Place of observation As above - ~ going inn the Snake River
Numbor of objocts : & ;
Distanee of object from obsorver 300 ft
Time in sight momentery
‘Altitude £% from the canyon floor - 300 ft awey from observer
Ly Pa or ncger Baar
Speod 1000 HPE
Direction of flight East to West
Tactics Boed up and down over hills & hollows of canyon
Sound nhchlink sound
Sizo 20 feet by 10 ft im thickness
Color sky blue
Shapo  gblong broad rimmed hat with low crown
Odor BD acer ice oer
Apparent’ construction u/s
Exhaust trails gynonst Sukem flame ~ a red tubular fiery glow at the
of the or hood.
Woathor oon itions 's
Effoct. on clouds u/s
Sketches or photographs one
Manner of disappearance @isappeared behind hill
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8. Numbor of objects
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10, Timo in yi a/s
11, Altitude 4,000 to 6,000 ft
12. Speod great speed ae
ise Diroction of flight B/S
1h. Pacties B/s
15. Sourd — egho of a motor - County Geentoetnee Boing
16. Size vs. 3. Brom : eas
€) 17. Color aS = reflected light : esc eae
a 18. Shape circular } : ee * aes ; = 4
19. Odor dotected B/S 3
20. Apparent construction x/s ; ay
21. Exhaust trails ‘a/s
22. -Woathor conditions a/s 5
23. Effoct on clouds —§ y/S : 4 S aa
ol. geaeaken or phewaeeoue : ye es
25. Manner of disa ppoarahoe
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i. Date Incidont. # Tl

3 duly 1947
1g30 2
3,.. Location Senki Lie, Me.
4. Name of observer Mr. Joun F, Cole
« Occupation cf observer astronomer

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6, Address of observer South Brooksville, Me.

7. Place of observetion Bhs Herborside, Meine -
8, Numbor of objocts 10

2. Time

9. Distance of object from observer 3/8
10, Time in sight 3/
8
11, Altitude x/s
12. Speed 600-1200 MPH
13. Direction of flight yy (true)

1h. Tactics 3/s

15. Soumd Loud roar
1. S422 5 to 100 feet wide

17 Color light-colored

Piet only concrete evidence of form appeared on left tangent of the
19. Odor dotedSRRBP > we derk shaped. formst

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20. Apparent construction a3,

21, | Exhaust trails © 3/3 “
22.  Weathor conditions 3/8
23. Effoct on clouds 3/8
2. Sketches or photographs prt :
25. MAREE of disappearance ©

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An umasually loud roar attracted the observer and upon looking up he
saw @ group of very light-colored objects at an altitude of about 50°
bunched rather closely with no regular formation. The group could have
covered 1-1/2° angular diameter in the sky. There might have been 10
pac i Bo OE sha mages, Paodliod ae dada Ay roger petbad
one of them subtended 1/10° with a

possible wing spread of 100 ft it would put it at a distance of over 10
miles, and quite invisible for e light object. With 30° arc of travel at a

s

Gist. wo ld be about 600 mi. per br = also fast going. The only concre
form appered on the left tangent of the group - two dark

These could have been tail wings. Bat since they were in no reguler
formation, and seemed to be moving irregularly like a swarm of bees
ee nore ee ee The loud roar suggests they

. The background was hazy blu
with the sum behind. Se stows Sata o ss of bow, the witness

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Dato 30 dune 1947 2
Time 0910 MST
Location Near Williams Pield over Grand Canyon, Arizona
Namo of observer tt William @, Mo@inty, USi
P80 student, Williams Fld, Chandler, Ariz.
Williems Fld., Chandler, Ariz.
Incidont # 78
Oceupetion ef obgervor
Address of observor
Placo of obsorvetion Plame 3
Mumbor of objects 2
Distanee of object from observer u/s
Timo in sight §/S
Altitude decreasing from 25,000 ft
Speod "inconceivable"
Diroction of flight straight dow
Tactics B/S
Sound 3/S
mia & ft in dia.
Color uixexior Light gray
Shape circular
Odor dotectea 8/8
u/s
Apparent construction
Exhaust trails u/s
B/S
R/S
Woathor conditions
Effoct on clouds
Sketches or photographs Lund
Seemed to have hit ground some 25 miles
Mornor of 44 QQRh°Q2"4h8 South Rim of Grand Canyon, paren
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40 June 1947 at about O910 MST, William G. Mc@inty, P-£0 pilot wes flying
25,000 feet over Grend Canyon, Arizona, heading south towards Williems
. he saw 2 round objects going at inconceivable speeds
dentifiable objects followed the other seconds
d see only that they were circular and
in his opinion the objects were tely
8 fect in diemeter. He estimated that the objects wuld have pro!

hit
the ground approximately 25 miles south of the South Rim of Grand Canyon, Ariz.

AGENT'S NOTES: Lt MoGinty gave his permanent address ast BH. A, M. T, GC.
Point Hugu, Port Hueneme, Calif. r

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Altitude io
Speod repid - : ie
Direction of flight enat te weet ees ae
Tactics B/S ‘i :
Sound ‘a/s ; a ; ie
Size Tanger then plat Daloon when obuerved. thru a theodelite
Color metallic grey or silver we es
Shape 3/8 rats Seinen awe bE
Odor dotected ws aes 2 - : :
Apparont construction 3/3 c : 2 :
Bahoust treaties (BG ee y
Woathor conditions clear
Effoct on Seuss : ‘ 3/s eee :
Sketches or ireceae ae ‘ ‘None = ee. :
siacen of disapposrance. x/s '
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Mr. Minozewski observed a strange metallic disk on three occasions
thru the theodolite while making his pibal observation during a six
months period. Mr Mimozewski last observed the disk in 19h7
at 1100 B Pibel Observation when the balloon was at 15, ft. He
followed it for 15 seconds. It was moving on level flight from east to west
to the far north of the station. ‘The object was a metallic like chrome -
shaped some: like an ellipse with a flat level bottom and a dome like-round
tops, aA SpSREEINREBEAREOTRETIEEE The the (weather:
was larger in size (in the instramen' ver.
It wes impossible to estimate the height or speed of the disk except that
it appeared to be moving rather rapidly.
Miss Baron, a co-worker observed the disk when her balloon was at shout 27,000
ft. She thought the color to be a dull metallic luster.
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Incidont #
1, Date 7 duly 1947
2. Time 0900 hours
3. Location Hickam Village #2
i. Name of observor Mr. Daniel Saito
5. Occupetion ef observer Air Commnications Sections, Hawema, Hickem Fld.
6, Address of observer B/S + Gould be catenin at Hickam fla
7. Placo of observation vicinity of Hickem Villege#2
8. aNiitiok of objects 1 - a large balloon with a silver dise suspended
delow it.
9. Distanee of object from observer 3/s
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10, Timo in sight few mimtes
ll. Altitude §000 ft
12, Speod slow
ce Direction cf flight iW toward sea
ih. Tactics ypeyolved
15. Soumd 4/8
16. Size Bamgesteatoen’ w/s
Avs Color gilver
18. Shapo spherical - like large balloon with disc attached
19. Odor dotectod W/S
20, Apparont construction ‘Hs
Ql. panast trails  43/S
22, Woathor conditions" gloudy
23. Effect on cleuds B/S
2h, Sketches or photographs “Mone ; : ;
25. Manner of disappoerance est among the clouds : 4
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tween 17 & 21 Mey 1947 dgiice F : &

Just after dusk - (2030 & 2100)
Oklahoma City, Okla.

Namo of observer Byron B, Savage
agitated ciaca nA eres ae
Address of observer 6B, W. 29th St., Oklahoma City, Okla.
Placo of observetion As above
Numbor of objects 1
Distanco of object froniiffbsorver
Timo in sight 15 = 20 seconds
Altitude 10,000 = 18,000 ft
Speod 3 times that of jet
Dircction of flight 160° south to 350° B
Tactics straight flight
Sound loud swishing sound after passage
Sizo walk of six B-29's
Color frosty white
Shapo Round but dise-like with no protrusions
Odor dotectoa B/S
Apparent construction 45/8
Exhaust trails None
Woathor conditions #/S
Effoct on clouds a/s
Skotches or photographs Ione

Manner of disappeerance flew out of sight

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Savage stated that he realized that the object was
when it was at a 45° engle from him. _It-appeared ellip’ as
closer it seemed perfectly round and flat. et ee Se
and had a ratio of diameter to the thickness of a oe a oe
thicker in the center. He judged the altitude to between 10,000 to 18,000
and the object left no trailing effects. The bulk seemed to be that of 6 B-29's
at an altitude of approximately the same height. The speed was 3

a jet-propelled aircraft. There were no protrusions and there was no noise altho
he thought he detected a swishing sound “like the rushing of air" after this object
had passed him. The sound was not loud and did not last very long. He did not
know if it was his imagination or expectation, ina gull sepearel

at all times. The o’ eck ppentes, Se ce ne eee ee
- in a direction of 3 to the north. Savage was sure that

meteor and it was his opinion that it was radically built and power - possibly
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Date 9 duly 1947 } ue
Time Abgat 12117 Se ey ae
Location Between Boise & Meridian
Namo of observer Dawid H, Johnson ‘ i
Occupation of obgorver u/s ;
Address of observer Boise, Idaho
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Placo of, obsdrviticn *
Sumber of objects J
Distanee of object from observer = yer ‘patie
Timo in sight 10~30 seconds
Altitude . ¥/S
Speed great #
Direction of flight
Tactics slow roll, climbed with jerky rising motion
Sound B/S
Size 25 cent piece
Color Dlack
Shapo round
Qdor dotectod 3/8
Apparent construction u/s
Exhaust trails 3/8
Woathor conditions part cloudy
Effoct on clouds x/s
Skotches or photographs Seteh of movement
Manner of disappoarance lost sight of the object
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Date 7 aay 1947 Incident # ay
Time Potween 1300 and 1400 hours EST
Location mile east of Lakeland, Fla
Namo of observer Mr, Hiram Williom Griffin
Oceupation of o pe pila painter®
amateur artist. fences oe = kee
Address of tase re piniasice boa &ve., Lekeland,
Placo of obsorvetion 1 mile east of Lakeland, Fla ~ ground
Numbor of objects - §
Distanco of object from obscrvor MA® one mile
Timo in sight 15 - 30 seconds
Altitude. between 5,000 to 7,500 ft |
Spood very fast
Dircetion of flight B/S = uperd
Tactics climbed 2500 feet in just a few seconds
Sound “pwishing noise that seemed to sing with «more or less
shrill whine.
Size a/s
Color *glittery®
Shapo B/S = seomed "turtle-backed” from mnuheamix photograph
sabmitted
Oder dotectod 8/8
Apparent construction plastic appearance
Exhaust trails 3/8
Woathor conditions Clear with seattered clouds
Effoct on clouds 4/8
Sketches or photographs photograph
Manner of disappoaranco climbed out of sight
Romarks : (over)

While walking on U. S. 908 7 Sely.ie oh cephentanely > nike ah
of Lakeland, Fla., between 1 Z 3 observer's attention was
pede yp din mee pn Pagid ong gat lg ag ane OR
te Seta toe aettde eaten as 30h. ene kee elie oe oe
oe eee ona : te ies. Be toipe Wee y ~

on as peak HP . were
a mile from him when first sighted. Griffin observed 2 spots on either side
of the missile and on additional spot im the center which he believed to be
the tail. The ebjects did not have wings and the witmess thought were jet
jobs. It appeared to him that the lesding jet (of plastic appearance) was
towing the four other shining objects.

NOTES: Griffin made s model of wat he saw and forwarded it as an exhibit.
(See file)

PERTINENT FACTS: He is babel ee ee very ee cane
exaggere' imagination inclined min pry ger go
with his continuous verbal chatter. Questioning of neighbors

& associates disclosed that he belonged to no subversive
organisation.

Evaluation of source: “B"; of information "3"

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ls Dato 6 duly 1947 Zncidont # 86
2, Time B/S
3, Location Hollywood, Calif
4. Name of observer M, Lenore Corey
5. Occupation of obsorvor u/s
6, &adress of obsorvor &} 2636 Magnolia Ave., Los Angeles, Calif
7e Placo of observation from bus terminal
8. | Numbor of objocts "several."
9- Distance of object from observer B/s
10. Timo in eight ¥/8
ll. Altituas N/S
12, | Speed great speed
13. Direction of flight northver( - parallel to Ventura Blvd.
14. Tactics "rolled"
15.  Souma u/s
16. Size M/S
17. Color 3/s
18. Shapo = “semeor”
19. Odor dotected a/s
20. Apparont construction ¥&/$
al. Exhaust trails 4/8
22 Woaensk conditions sonlight
Ga ee Bffoct on clouds Ws a
2h, Sketches or phcteemone Bone
. 25. Manner of disappearance s a/s
26, Romarks: (over) ie

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Observer was wned with the accompanying ray phenomesa rather
thea with the themselves, eu
Perceived what appeared to be milky white rays in the sunlight which seemed
to cross and recross each other like searchlights at night. It did not appesr
as reflected light for the rays were not spaced and were not as close together
red substance about the color of the semi-preeious report jen", These
fragment irregular shining. as if to
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Date |= B/S = % y ; Incidont # g7
Time evening
Location Germany
Name of observer Robert J. Sroka
Occupation of observer 4/8
Address of observor 469 MN. Washington Ave., Waukesha, Wis.
Germany ~ 20 miles BW of Habberbishopshien
Placo of obsorvetion
1
Number of objcots
Distance of object from observer 3 to 10 miles to their front
to 1 mile ;
Timo in sight <Spprextauekpx§pO0Oxfertxetge
Altitude Approximately 5,000 ft high at first then descending
Specd - slow
Diroction of flight 4/8
Tactics oscillating descent - dropping in a spiral motion
souna B/S
Sizo B/: s
Color 4/8
Shapo 3/8
Odor dotectoa B/S
Apparent construction a/s
Exhaust trails n/s
Woathor conditions WSs ; We
Effoct on Slouas 4/8 :
Skotehes or photographs Mone
Manner of disappoarance Appeared had oe &
Romarks: sever) g ‘

Observer after reading reports about dise~sheped aircraft recalled a nearly
forgotten lent whieh eocurred cons 20 miles HV of Hebberbishepshien, Germany

9 ge tin Sylellord er ygialon yg the a
suprenciet. '. a nile
away it a a horizontal motion but contimed a oscillating dias
descent to a descending parachute. Then it suddenly dropped in a
spiral motion. Tried to locate the where it fell but it became too
dark. ‘The first impression of the o was that it was a cloud but

Incidont # 88

Location Hackensack, ¥. J.

tame of observer Gharles Casella, dr. 287 Buclid Ave, Hackensack
Win Tracx, U. 5S. Army, Ft. Dix
Ocoupation of obgorver w/s

Address of obsorvor . See 4 above
Placo of observetion Hackensagk, 5B. gd.
Numbor of objoots 1
tanee of objoct from observer 200 yds
Timo in sight B/S
Altitude 200 yds
Speod rapid
Direction of flight B/S
Tactics revolved slowly
n/s
5/S
Color 3/8
Shapo 45/8
dor dotoctoa B/S
Apparent construction
Bxhoust' trails 8/8
x conditions 4/8
EBffoct on clouds 3/8
Skotehes or photographs Mone
Manner of disapposrance 3/8

Romarks + (over)

Charles Casella, Jr. and William Truex, US Army, Ft. Dix, H. J. sighted
a flying dise ém late afternoon 3 August 47. Claimed it was 200 yrds in
air, revolving slowly but moving rapidly and wes neither a kite nor a

balloon.

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3. Location 499 miles west of Kansas City, Missouri
), amo of observer aj Archie B, Browing
5. Occupation ef obgorvor yigy, Air Corps, pilot of B25
6, Address of observor 3/8
Incident # 89
7 Place of phoseweeton air atl aa ie ea
8. Numbor of objocts 1
q J 9- Distance of objoct from observer 49 miles
\ 10, Tino in sight a/s
il, Altitude 11,000 ft
12. Speed 210 MPR
2s Direction of flight Bastward
ihe Tactics gyservea horizontal flight
’ 7 156 Soumd ¥/s
16, Sizo 30-50 ft in diemeter
17. Color very bright and silvery colored
18. Shape round
19. Odor dotectod HS
20, Apparent construction u/s
21. Exhaust trails a/s
22.  Woather conditions gAvU
23. Bffoet on clouds o/s
ali. Sketches or photographs g ne
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25.° Manner of disappearance fsx Disappearcd when pilot started to
tarn into it.
26, Romarks: (ower)

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ino ee y setae fying from Ogien, Utah, to Kansas City, Mo, at
10,000 oth rms noticed a very bright object low anid to his
left, gee miles away. Time was 1:45 P, M. and position
wes miles west of Kansas City. His first ; maior pa
was rege a water tank, After his position he
sania: eeked: 00 4k so lar wigs el oivery leet He saw a round, dise
t was traveling in the seme direction at the
same rate of speed "fag nite rovltag i However, when he started
to turn into it, it completely disappeared. Weather conditions at the
time were CAVU.

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Re, Keaton: whe van bet ee or ete Ales Fee He celled
it to the attention of Mr, Zohn thereupon opened
the vindown nearest him end obcerved “moving at an unknown
ge pry lad gt rer raglan he estimated at 10,000 ft)
ana thiah Nr — ving —- 8,000 fm pw feet. oe
peel na was their right forward
automobile at an unstated elevation and moving horizontally
in a Northerly direction such as to cross the from right to left.
The object was seen by all the occupents of the » Mr. Zohn
could observe no de s other than the was unif
Tauliee ee It was too distant to enable stereoscopic
visualization, ‘There was some soler specular reflection which seemed
heat chenge in intensity as the object receded until lost sight
after an estimated 30 Fl ee en en ee Mr. Zohn

fw meme es en es one Se thought the reflection

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Dat 28 ah 1947 ~ Incident # on
Time 2120 Central. Time
tion Maxwell Fld., Montgomery. a
Capt Wilson H. Kayko, O-36841, Hq TAC
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Hameo of observe! Supt John 5. oar TAG
i 2 TAC
cooupction ot cb Bs Reis aaiD GA SOE, ake
Address of obsorvor §ee@ shove
Placo of observation Maxwell Field, Ala
Numbor of objects 1
Distance of object from observer a/s
Timo in sight Over 5 mimtes
Altitude {mossible to determine - great height
Spood frequent bursts of speed
Direction of flight hanging - sig-sag course - first east, then south
then southwest
traveled with frequent bursts of speed in a sig-sag course
Sound Wo audible sound
Size slightly greater then a ster
Color B/S - brilliant light
Shapo B/S
Odor dotected y/S
Apparont construction "ight
Exhaust trails /$
Woathor conditions clear moonlight night
Effoct on clouds B/S
Romarks: (gyer)

apeeensasies 2120 Central time, a 1 te Mitt brilliance sl:

= rey Hs ran the on : imunnner

on at a rate of speed. ic'firet appecred slightly above the hort: |
ight nignt. There was no endible sound, It to

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be at t altho it was impossible to determine the altitude.
mais ae aoe aie Drcauet arte of net aati ts a
weter but agit spurts and stops across the surface of water. Directly overhead
it changed course 90° into the South. After 5 mimtes it turned southwest
and was lost in the brilliancy of the moon, At 2145 Central it wes not

A call was placed to Maxwell Fld operations concerning the phenomena and
made experimentel aircraft were scheduled for a flight
reply was negative. Mo plausible explanation was |
‘fered for the umsual sction of this source of light which acted contrary
to any common aerodynamical laws. ‘Two of the above noted observers were
rated pilots and the other two, air intelligence officers.

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Date. 9 May 1947 : Bestonk ad
Time 1215-1315 S i se a :
pour Pikes Peak Railvey, Manton Springs, Goterede
Nemo of observer Mey Be A, Huser, ie. % J. Smith, @ Mr. Lb. D. Jemison |
Occupation of obgirvor employes of Rk Pikes Peak Railway
Aadress of observer Pikes Peak Railway, Manitou Springs, pen
Placo of observetion Manitou Springs, Colorado
Nunbor of objoots 1
Distance of object from observer. i u/s }
Timo in sight u/s g
Altitude Over 1,000 feet
speod NOt determined ~ wut very rapid
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Direction of flight westward
actioe Climbing diving and reversal of direction of flight
Souna B/S
Sizo Gould not be determined —
Color silver
Shepo Gould not be determined
Odor dotectod B/S
Apparent construction a/s
Exhaust trails M/S
Weather conditions GAVU ~ no ground wind
Effoct on clouds No clouds
Sketches or photographs None
Manner of disappearance © Climbing very fast towards the West
Romarks : (over)

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< sky. At times it seemed to

flight path, When last seen
towards the west almost diréctly into

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Occup~tion of ob~orvor
of obsorvo r
of obsorwtion

f PAPEL
Object appeared to be a dise which had a bluish center was red on its
edges end was traveling at a very high velocity. It hadno tail nor
aid it leave any sort of a trail in the air. Becemse of its high
velocity and the short space of tine that it was sighted neither observer
could be certain of the size but in general, report it resembled a shooting
star. It dropped out of s
ight on the north side of Mt. fom which is neer
Holyoke, Mass.

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Date 30 Dee 47 i Incidont # 9M
Timo 1926 PS?
Location ypm'9,3! © and 114 22,2? W
Bt Col W.¥, Jones
Maj A, A, Andres
Occupation of obsorvor USAF pilots
Address of observor Hq, Eastern Pacific Wing of ATG
Placo of observation Seg 8
Name of observor
Number of objocts
Distance of object from observer [§/S + at 2130 position fromlane
Tino in sight 2 seconds
Altitude A/0 was at 13,000 '. Orjegt was descending vertically.
Speed Very high - unknown
Diroction of flight Vertically dom
Tactics seemed to slow as it neared the ground
Sound 45/8
Size 4/8
Color y/stratled intense green end blue flames
Shapo 4n/S
Odor dotectod a/s
Apparent construction W/s
Exhaust trails  §@e@ #17 = trailed intense green and blue flemes
Weather conditions 3/s
Effoct on clouds a/s
Skotehes or photographs Bone
Manner of disappearance = /8
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pate 30 Dee 47 Incidont # 95
Time 1925 PS?
Location Rosedale, Celif (38° 58° B, 123° 53° ¥)
Namo of observer $ (C47 crew)
Occupation of ougeryer
Address of obsorvor Sacremento Air D Depot o-N7 #7
Placo of observetion Rosedale, Calif
Number of objects 2
3/s
Distance of object from observer
Timo in signt/S
Altituae > Mw x
speca eV age
Direction of flight a/s
Tactics a/s
Hone
fog Serre ONE
Soumd
Size bl
Color Sercernicreccae arte Bromecack tte tg RAAT RRA u/s
Shape 4/8
Odor asteaued u/s
Apparent Senexou eben u/s
mhaust trails several colors of fleme with red & green predominating
Woathor conditions - 3/8
Effoct on clouds a/s
Sketches or photographs
Manner of nee
Remarks: eas
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eastward toward some hills
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an object was ted at 1 P.S, time trailing
PPetge tA pany pendtnes Sturn It wes traveling at very
i revort wer fron elelian Arf iy
3 a rev
 ooky Fries meer Recotala, Calif. to the effect that
several colors of
low altitude eastward toward some hills at approximately
"8, 121° O2' W, MeGlellan tower asked the pilot to investigate
and at
which became considerably larger. Fairfield tower requested a
1958 the pilot reported a small fire at
flying C-7 to also investigate the fire f
cad ths salén vapetied ores ime ok AST
50' Band 120° 53' W. The fire was
50' B and 120° 53' Ww
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Date 30 Dee 1947
Time 1925 PST :
Location 30 miles west of Lovelock, Nevada
Namo of observer B/S (motorist on US highway #40)
Occupation of obgorvor u/s
Address of observor a/s
Placo of obsorvetion See 3 (39° o's 1is* 53" »
Number of objocts 1
Distance of objoct from obsorvor u/s
Timo in sight 3/S
Altitude 12 to 13 hugdred feet above the ground
Speed B/S
Diroction of flight &/S
Tactics Wone
Sound &/S
Sizo 3/8
Color 4/8
Shapo B/s
Odor dotoctod a/s
Apparent construction a/s
Exhaust trails u/s
Woathor conditions R/$
Effoct on clouds n/S
Skotches or photographs Mone
Manner of disappearance exploded
Romarks: (over)

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The Fairfield control sulle intakioh & regent at approximately 2300 EST,
30 Dee 47 from Hamilton Fid-Flight Control, that a motorist on US Highway #40
ole tk of toncak: tawiee Gane ximtely 39° 53' NH, 118° 53° w)
seen om object explode in the air at 1926, 1200 te 1300 fect ia the air.
Would appecr to be connected with Incidents Wg 94, 95 ana 97.

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Between Medford, Oregon & Mt. $'basta ,
on Flight 11191
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t Control (CAA) at approximate]; 30 Dec 1947 thet
ed Airlines “light 191 proceeding on airways between Medford, Oregon,
and Mt. Shasta observed a flash at 1925 BST just north of their position.

See incidents 94, 95, & 96.

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to Mrs Brimberry
Incident occurred just before break of day. Object apresred/as &

lerge round bell of fire cbout 26 to 30 inches in diameter with a "tail"
of approximately 20 feet in length. This "tail" seemed to diminish as it
approeched the ground, It d to have suddenly "gone out" just
before it reached the earth. It possibly could have hit the ground a great
distance away but it seemed to have landed in the open vacant field adjacent
the house. This field is about 18 mmkwex acres in area. Mr, Brimberry
described the object as being "almost round, maybe a little oval or saucer-

shaped and giving off a bright light. It appeered to be spinning. He did
not see the tail when he observed the object.

This incident occurred just before sun-up end it was pretty light outside.

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Date 3 Jan 1948
Time n/S
Incidont # 99
Location Military Attache, Helsinki, Finland (official source of
information)
Mame of observer Helsinki Press, 10th Jan 48. Finland
(USMILATTACHE AMLEGATION Helsinki Finland sed Burrill)
Occupation of observer n/s
Address of observor Helsinki, Finland
Placo of observation Vagsa, Finland
Numbor of objects One (1)
Distance of object from observer n/s
Timo in sight 30 seconds
Altitude N/S
Spood N/S
Direction of flight west to east
Tactics wN/S
Soumd y/S
Sizo n/s
Color Shining
Shape y/S
Odor dotectod N/S
Apparent construction N/s
Exhaust trails “Lone tail
Woathor conditions N/S
Effoct on clouds N/S
Sketches or hob bpeepi None
Manner of disappoaranco n/s
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any.
Romarks: Helsinki press 10th January reported observation of light
phenomena vicinity Vaasa 3rd January brightly shining object with wo?
for 30 seconds.

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