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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.

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of February 18 over narthern Kansas was just that, inasmuch as meteorites
have been recovered from it." There were found, beginning April 2), first
several smaller fragments up to one of 1/2 pounds. ‘Then a disturbed
spot in a clover field led to the digging up of a piece of some 109 pounds
embedded about two feet in the soil. The stone is what is termed as an
"achondrite", a technical name for an unusual type of stony meteorite.

It is reported to be of a type which will deteriorate rapidly.

4 photograph of the trail of the meteor, made by amateur photographer
Duane W. Wray of Norton, shows the vapor trail left in the sky by the
explosion of a meteor which was seen in Oklahoma, New “Mexico, Colorado,
Kansas, and “ebraska. It was made at Wray's home, nine miles north of
Norton, just four minutes after the meteor exploded. A smuige of blue-
white smoke remained in the sky for an hour February 18th. This photo-
graph is in file wmder Incident #101. ‘

Further remarks are contained in supplement.

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Statement taken from Leland Sammons ‘ ; i |

My name is Leland Sammons, and I live on a farm 1) miles west of Stockton
and 1 mile north, off 1S 2h. s

On February 18 at about 5 P.M., I was standing near my hog-pen about 100!
east of my house, when I heard the pheasants raising a disturbance and the
chickens all rushed to the chicken-house. 1 looked around toward the house
to see what was causing it and saw something hovering just above the house.

I ran towardthe house, amd it then lowered over the north end of the house
and settled toward the ground. J was then very near it, approximately 6!
when it stopped about level with my face, and just wobbled around for an
instant, fire belching out of it and sucking back in, The thing was about
4" long, shaped something like a funnel. There was a pipe sticking out the
back of it, and once as it wobbled around, the pipe was sticking right at

my belly. Suddenly there was a lot of sparks showered from it, and the fire
increased as if a fuse might have lighted, and it took off in a north-westerly
direction very fast, gaining altitwie as it went. My wife heard it leave and
ran out where I stood, and we watched it go, leaving a trail of smoke all the
way. Suddenly there was a great cloud of smoke in the sky, not more than

40 seconds after it left my yard, and in a few seconds or more, we heard an
explosion. I then stepped off from my house to where it had been, and it

was five steps. ‘es, it was hot, I could feel the hear from it. Had I not
been washing my car prior to the occurrence, wetting the ground, there would
have been a bare spot in the yard where the thing started up because there was
a great rush of fire from it when it left. I+ must have been quite high when
it exploded.

Kenneth “ays, son of Floyd Hays, 1 miles east of Norton on US 36, at the Jct.
of K-60, south side of highways At about 5 to 5:30 P.M., not sure of time,

was riding his horse in a pasture, when “he heard something queer in the sky.
Looking up to the south-west, he saw what appeared to him to be a rocket

just like he had seen duting the war in Europe. It startled him, and he

jumped off the horse. He then remounted, watched its. course, almost on

a level but losing altitude a little, and it then exploded with a big cloud

of smoke, apparently over Norton, from where he was, south of Prairie View.

He rode on toward home a ways, when suddenly the sound and jar of the explosion
reached him. lis. Hays was home in the house, when she heard and felt something
like a truck might have struck the house. She ran out of the house and then
first saw the huge cloud of smoke. About 0 minutes later, a part of the
smoke clowi dirfted directly over their house, and went on east over
Phillipsburg. Sh, Scheer saya er

Ralph New, postmaster at Norcatur, stated that at about 44:50 P.M. he was
standing just inside the front window of the postoffice in Norcatur, when

he observed a blinding flash as if someone had taken a flashlight picture.

He could locate no one with a camera, but noticed several men walking to the
center of ‘the street and looking up. He then walked out to where they were

and looking up, saw a high cloud of smoke in the sky almost diredtly overhead

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323 W. Tenth St.,
Pueblo, Colorado
February 20, 19)8

Office of the Chief, of Staff

’ U, S. Army
‘Washington, D. C,

Subject: Explosion in the sky near Noreatur, “ans.
4300 psm. (MST) February 18, 19h8

Purpose: To call attention to some peculiarities
in comection, whether coincidental a@ not

According to an AP bulletin appearing in the Pueblo CHIEFTAIN
for February 18, 1918, some object was seen moving eastward
across the sky on the late afternoon of February 1th, and
when this thing reached a position approximate to Norcatur,
Kansas, exploded, or disrupted, or disappeared. ‘The ex-
plosion is said to have been terrific.

Directions given as to the progress of this appearance in-
dicate that it moved from west to east.

Information contained in the dispatch under a Denver dateline
indicate that while many would call this object a bolide -
€.g-, exploding meteor ~ the astronomers of Chamberlin
Observatory (Denver) did not so assess it: it is said in
the dispatch that these officials could offer no explanation
of it. hs i

If this is the case, the apparance is anomalous, and may lend
itself to other meteoric explanation.

A sketch-diagram of the earth and moon's orbit reveals a pe-
culiarity in connection with the appearance, which may be
significant.

If a line is stricken at right-angles across the meridional
position of the site of explosion of this meteor at hour

angle four o'clock (local time) and this line be considered
the west-to-east course of the object, then it will be seen
that if this lime is continued outward into space toward the
orbit of the moon it will intersect the lunar orbit at a

place near to where the moon would be at from 80 to one hundred
hours after the explosion took place.

New moon occurred at 9 D 10 H 2 M February; First Quarter

‘at 17D 8H M, February -— the moon moves approximately
. 12.5 degrees per day along its orbit.

It is held by rocketry experts (example, WILLY LEY - see
his ROCKETS, p. 192, diagram and note in connection there-
with) that it would take about 100 hours for a rocket-craft
to negotiate the distance from Earth to Moon,

Prior to its explosion over Norcatur, this object of Feb.
18th was variously reported 4s a "falling plane", a "jet
plane", and a “ball of fire", It is said by some to have
left a trail of smoke behind it.

It is the suggestion of this writer that the Army collect
and assimilate reports on this object, with a view to
determining where it was seen as an object trailing smoke
and where as a ball of fire.

If this thing is a rocket of some kind headed for the moon,
it might first have been seen as a streak of smoke, then
later as a ball of fire, and lastly as a tremendous ex-
plosion when it at last reached sufficient speed and eleva-—
tion for take-off.

The writer has~in mind the various and mexplained reports
on "flying saucers", and bases this speculation upon a
long consideration of various oddments of reports whose
significance might be of space-craft from other worlds of

space.

The so-called "meteoric procession” which crossed Toronto
in February 1913, consisted of a number of groups of
illimmated bodies traveling in groups of three and moving
in "rigid formation", all pursuing a course across the
same streak of the earth's surface. +f a line is projected
backward along ‘this line of flight it will be seen that
this line “comes out" at the position of the moon at the
time. The 1913 phenomenon occurred in the mid=period of
a series of reports on dirigible aircraft of appearance
like zeppelins which were seen over England and whose
appearance terminated - or reports on the appearances
stopped - just prior to the inferior conjunctiori of Venus
of April 2), 1913.

The writer begs to call attention to the fact that the
times prior to and just after inferior conjunction of Venus
are prolific in reports of strange things seen in the sky.

Also that lights have been reported on the moon from time
to time, back for at least a century.

If in the future of military experiment the moon is selected
as a base for the launching of rockets (which has been
suggested by some writers), it may be well to look first

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From: : : Norman G. Markham
: MAIN HOTEL, Pueblo, Colo
To: i Chief Signal Officer
eesies U.S. army, Washington, D.C.

Subject: - 3 i Norcatur, Kans., sky explosion
3 ay of 18 February, 198

Purpose: To show a speculation regard

i ing the above phenomenon and
another one of earlier date
and to call attention to
occurrences between the two
which have an appearance of
relationship whether coinci-
dental or not.

The geographical position of the Norcatur explosion suggests possible
linkage with other occurrences happening inside latitudinal limits arbitrarily
demarkable between 13° 36' North (which is the latitude of Boise, Idaho)
= 36° 10' North (the latituie of Nashville, Tenn.), a belt about 485

es wide,

This suggestion is gained from positions given for occurrences
happening between June 2, 197 and February 18, 1948, as sHall be
hereinafter briefly described.

THE BOISE (Idaho) OBJECT——This was seen either beginning or ending at 330 pm
2, June 1947 and was visible for 20 minutes. It was in the western sky,

was of comet-like appearance, and settled gradually toward the horizon as
planetary bodies set. It was seen by Lt. Gov. Whitehead and Chief Justice

Lampert. Its nature was unknom.

The peculiarity which connects this Sled for speculative purposes, with
the explosion of some unknown object over Noreatur, Kans., on 18 February
1948 is the seeming of a relationship between the positions of the moon for

the two phenomena:

In the former case the moon was at the date of phenomenon, about 7%, 63
before the positionof First Quarter; on the second case it was about 8%.73

beyond the position of first quarter.

Since the Boise object was visible for 20 minutes before it sank this
argues it was about ten degrees above the horizon when first seen. Now
if a line be dram westward and at ten degrees zenithward from the

pole

horizon of Boise at 3:30 p.m. and another line be dram from the position
of the moon at one hundred hours before the sighting of the Boise object,
and projected to the center of the earth, it will be seen that this ten-

‘ degrees-altitudé and the moon-earth line intersect as a place far above
a geographical position considerably to the west of Cape Blance, in the
neighborhoodof about 700 miles off the coast.

The Boise object in its appearance suggests a rocket-typeof craft possibly
using reaction blasts to brake itself dowm for a landing on the earth.

The bright point and plumy tail of the description suggest this, as also
its apparent fixity in space,

HOLLE'S "SHIP IN FLAMES" -- Nine days after the sighting of the Boise -
object a forest lookout named Earl Holle saw at or soon after 1:00 p.m.,
3rd July, 1947, something he took to be a "tanker in flames", This was ,
seen horizon-ward from a point in Sonoma County, California, near to Fort
Ross. A search was instituted by the Navy or Coast Guard, and nothing was
found. The soviet tanker ELBRUZ, which had been in the vicinity, was
queried ani found to be all right. This was not explained,

If this apperance had been on the horizon, there is no telling how far
it may have been from the observer.

CAPE MENDOCINO BLIMP INCIDENT -- Not far from the location of Holle's
"burning ship"t an accident oceurred to a navy blimp, 1, July 1947, off Cape
Mendocino.

This blimp suddenly settled into the water, slipped out its crew and rose
again.

The anomaly here is that one would not expect to find drastic dom-drafts
~. of such violence as to thus upset a lighter than air craft. Possibly a
dowmdraft accounted for the accident - but if the Signal Officer will look
up the incident of the British steamer Talma which, at: the time of the
sighting of a luminous wheel-like phenomenon in the Gulf of Martaban,
reported a slowing of the engines from some unknown cause, it may be seen
that possibly forces are generated in some manner by certain unknowm
objects at times in the ocean, which may have physical attraction for
material objects. ‘This blimp accident occurring in.waters where occurred
other phenomena shortly to be mentioned, seems to have a doubtful side
to it. :

THE OAKIAND OBJECT — Early on the morning of 13th October, 19h7, a >
photographer named Ben Dobus togehter with a taxidriver named A. J,
Goldman saw a thing "that looked like Saturn with a ring around it."

tt shot at terrific speed WESTWARD across the sky of the Bay area, and was
seen shortly after midnight.

‘This may have been heading in the general direction of what may have been
the goal of two later objects which roughly resemble it in description,

THE TICONDEROGA OBJECTS -— According to the tanker Ticonderoga's

second officer, two "flying discs" were seen heading SOUTHWEST when the
ship was in 3 degrees fifteen minutes north and 12 degrees 5 minutes
west, at 0620 GCT, 12th November 19,7.

These may have been heading for the object seen in the Pacific off the
Golden Gate, not long afterward - or possibly at the same time, if earlier
reports on this are consulted. ’:

“THE PHANTOM REEF — On November 2, 197, the Navy denied that it had
found a phantom reef or other obstruction to navigation at a point about
400 miles west of San Francisco. The Navay Survey ship MAURY, sent out
there in response to reports of ships that some hugh object had been
seen in the water in that neighborhood, reported that when in the
approximate 1 titude and longitude of the supposed obstruction they
picked up an echo from something in the water 1600 yards from the

ship; but that when they had steamed to within 00 yards of this, the
echo vanished.

There seems a possible connectability between the various elements so
far considered.

Later on January 7, 1948, there were occurrences in the neighborhood of
Wilmington, 0., Ft. Knox, Ky., Franklin, Ky., and Nashville, Tenn., all of
which must be now familiar to the archivists of the Signal Office.

Something like a "flying disc" was pursued by one Lt, Mantell and two
other pilots, “antel being killed while in the process of attempting to
gain altitude to get close to whatever it was he was chasing.

Also, in this connection, it may not be amiss to mention the deaths of

two military officers who were said to have been bringing back material
evidence from "flying discs" one of which was said to have met with some kind
of accident over Maury Island, Puget Sound, around June, 1947.

It will be seen on inspection that the geographical locales of these
incidents fit inside the belt of latitudes hereinbefore mentioned.

THE NORCATUR EXPLOSION was described in a previous letter of this
writer, and it was shown in that letter that a line tangential to the
meridian of Noreatur, Kans., at hour-angle 2:20 p.m., would if con-
tinued outward into space to the orbit of the moon, intersect the
moon's orbit at a point where the moon would have been at about 100
hours after the time of the explosion.

According to rocketry theory, it would take a reaction-propelled
craft of the rocket type about 100 hours to reach the moon,

’ aay

I submit there is a likelihood that on June 2h, 1947, something like a

space-ship came here from the moon and upon February 18, 1948, returned
to the inoon.

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This is of course speculation.

But has anyone yet explained the "flying discs" in terms of all the
pretty-well proven facts in connection with them?

Has anyone yet devised a fuel powerful enough to kick a rocket from
Earth to the Moon?

There have been hundreds of reports, during the past century, on
occurrences which imply. this world is visited from outside space.
Absence of contact by these postulatable visiting entities may imply a
state of culture far beyond ours, to the point where it would be inex-
pedient for their members to have to do with us en-masse,

These reports have never been seriously considered by science, which Ly
in general ignores them.

However, according to Dr. Rocht of Chamberlin Observatory, Denver, there

is nothing in astronomy to explain the thing which exploded over Norcatur.
Dr. Nininger's idea that the ‘thing was a meteor flatly disregards Pr, Rocht's
opinion, which may have been based on the Denver Posts' statement that a
Denver woman saw the Norcatur object twenty minutes before the explosion -
occurred,

I submit that the Army needs men who are capable of recognizing the anomalies
beforementioned when they occur, evenif only to aid in speculation regarding
them,

The undersigned offers his services to that end, if the Army may wish to
avail itself of them,

/s/ N. G. MARKHAM

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Excerpt of letter dated April 11, 1948 from Dr, Lincoln laPaz, Director,
Institute of Meteorities, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New
Mexico, to the Deputy Executive Director, Committee on Geophysical
Sciences, Research and Development Board: :

Thank you for the surprising documents sent me under date of March
30. As you remark, certain aspects of Markham's letters are fantastic
(for example: (1) the fireball procession of 1913, February 9, was
genuinely meteoric, although a rare type of chain fall; (2) no astronomer
could take seriously Markham's "invasion by beings from Venus or the Moon"=
theory: (3) he appeals to, and biases in his favor, such untrustworthy
evidence as newspaper stories, e.g., the absurd statement attributed to
Dr. Rocht of the Chamberlin Observatory). Neventheless, Markham is justi-
fied in calling attention to certain incidents as mexplained, for e: le,
the "flying lenses" (in my opinion 99% hoax and imagination and 1% peal

As regards the Noreatur, Kansas incident, I remain convinced that,
like the Four Corners incident, it was a genuine meteorite fall, although
one of exceptional size (again like the Four Corners fall), However,
there are many curious aspects of both these falls, some of an objective
nature, like the singular fact that in spite of intensive searches (ad-
mittedly under bad terrain and weather conditions), not a trace of meteoritic
material has so far been found; some of a non-objective nature, like the
amazing testimony given b y Mr. Leland Sammons, Mr. Alfred Glem, and other
witnesses of the Norcatur incident, both to members of the State Hs ghway
Commission of Kansas and to Institute of Meteoritics field survey parties.
(See exhibits A, -B,- ami C enclosed. ) ‘

Some comment on such testimony as appears in A,B, and C would seem
desirable:

1. Glenn first reported the battery case as red hot. When I pointed
out that the paver on At was not charred, his account was changed to
"too hot to handle". The Institute of Meteoritics party found only two
men, not four, who saw the battery case fall. The battery case has been
examined by Dr. Victor Regener, Department of Physics, University of
New Mexico, who states that it appears to be identical with the small
batteries used in portable radios.

2. K. Hays' identification of the Norcatur object as a rocket has
the following support: On the moming of February 19, I talked to the
towerman and two assistants at the Air Base at McCook Field, Nebraska.
All three denied the Norcatur object was a fireball and described it as
a black object with an extremely bright jet of flame pouring out of the
rear. Furthermore, a lj-year old, and presumably unbiased, schoolgirl
in Oberlin, Kansas wrote me a similar description of the "Fireball."

3. A determined effort is under way to check up on Sammons' veracity
(and sanity!) I have neither seen nor talked to Sammons, but another member
of the Institute of Meteoritics party (Dr. D. M. Gragg, an Instructor in the
Department of Mathematics) who did so believes Sammons (who is a well-to-dO
farmer) to be sincere and very badly scared. Of course nearness to a big
meteorite fall would scare one as badly as an atom bomb; but how could it
produce such testimony as Sammons",

The "meteoritic" incidents from the great fall of 195, November 29
(from which no meteorites have been recovered either!) through the sequence
of similar falls culminating in the Four Corners and Norcatur incidents,
coupled with such t ings as the Ussuri incident, convince me that either
the earth is under a most unusual cosmic bombardment or many of the
fireballs are not meteorites at all. While I still cling to the meteoritic
hypothesis, it is clear that which ever alternative is the right one, the
situation cries aloud for thorough investigation,

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‘ EXHIBIT A

Roy W. Cox, Director of Highways
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSI ON
OF KANSAS
s Division 3
Norton
NOTES TAKEN AT NORCATUR, KANSAS, Night of Feb 18

Mr. Ralph New, Postmaster at Norcatur, tells us that at approximately +50 PM
he was standing in the north window of the post office in Noreatur looking

toward the City 4all when he was suidenly illuminated very brightly by some
terrific light. ;

He ran outside into the street where others were looking toward the northeast
at a very large clow of white smoke high in the sky. He stated that in about
a minute and a half, there was a terrific explosion followed by a heavy
rumbling noise like thunder and that the smoke cloud was growing larger all

the time. Also there was a white smoke trail in the sky from the southwest
where the missile had come from.

He said that from the ceriter of the street, the explosion and the first big
mushroom of smoke was directly overhead and at a tremendous height.

Another man in Norcatur stated that just prior to the explosion, he had heard
the motors of an airplane.

Chief Scott learned: from some man in Norton that just following the explosion,
something fell at his feet on the street and he picked it up, to find that it
was a small flashlight battery resembling those used in ‘fountain pen
flashlights' and that it was red hot. After a crowd of men gathered and
examined it, he was unable to findit and thinks that someone took it.

Kenneth Hays of east of “orton was about 5 miles south of Prairie View when
he heard something roaring in the sky to the west of him, far away and very
high. He says that it resembled a rocket traveling northeast toward Norton
direction, and that suddenly there was a terrific explosion followed by a

mushroom of white smoke andthat there followed other explosions or something

resembling explosions. When he saw it, it was nearing the ground or horizon,
in other words, losing altitule.

Edgar Young's boy at Reager, was standing beside the Reager elevator and heard
something high over head, looked up to see a very bright flash of light and
then a lowi explosion followed by a big clowi of smoke.

The airport at Norton thought about 20,000 feet, time ):50. Checked but no
planes missing. i

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‘a but slightly east. Suddenly, about 1 and'1/2 minutes after he had seen the -
flash, there was a terrific explosion ani jar, shaking the ground and causing

_ ‘the windows all around to rattle. Following the explosion, there were several

| low reverberating rumblings across the heavens. He: stated that the explosion
must have been very high.

Edgar X a boy living at Regar, just east of Norcatur, was outside the
elevator, he observed the explosion, looked up and saw the huge clow
of smoke, He stated that it was almost overhead but slightly west of him,
He said that it was a big explosion. The elevator man was out in the
elevator, when he heard the explosion. He t ought that his oil-burner had
exploded in the office and ran in to see about it. Finding it 0.K., he ran
outside to see what had exploded, saw the big cloud of smoke high overhead,
slightly west.

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Eastern Kansas newspaper carried a story about 6 days ago of one just
like this one, coming from the south to vicinity’of Iola, Sansas, where it
turned west and disappeared into the sky.

Check with Chief Scott of Norton about a burned flashlight battery
which fell in the street of Norton just after the explosion. It was too
hot to be picked up for several minutes. Chief Scott has it.

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Note: A copy of Exhibit "C" referred to in letter from Dr, LaPaz, was
not received.

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CHECK=LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS

le Dato 18 February 1948 _ Incident # 102

2, Time 1500 MST

3. Location tmmmnixgxiamman Air Nea Green River, Utah
lk, Mame of observer Lenord P, Marchese (B-29 Pilot, lt, 28 Bomber Gp)~
Carl W. Stueki, Lt., Co-Pilot, (see reverse side
5» Occupation of obsorvor Pilot for other witnesses)
6, Address of observor 77th Bomb Sq, 28th Bomb Gp (VH), Weaver AFB, S.D.
7+ Placo of observetion 39°N = 100°W - near Green River, Utah
8, Numbor of objocts One
- Distance of object from obsorver 100 miles
10. Timo in sight N/S
ll. Altitude 20,000 feet
12. Speed Very high
13. Direction of flight Southeast of limon, Colorado
lh. Tactics Explosion rate
15.  Soumd Could not be determined due to- B-29 engine noise
16, Size Huge a -
17. Color Mclti=eolored ball of fire
16. ShapoHuge quali solored ball of fire ae dense cloud of smoke
19, Odor dotectod N/S
20. Apparent construction N/S
21, Exhaust trails Vapor trail with ball of fire at head of trail *,
22, Woathor conditions Clear
23. Effoet on clouds N/S i
2h. Skotehes or photographs None s -

25. WMannor of disappearance N/S
26, Romarks:  MaMaX Over

A llUge IIIUl ti-colored ball of f1re tra111Jlg a dense olOUd of IIIX>l<e

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- • sigb.ted at approx 1500 hour• MST 18 Feb 46, 39• N-100° W at
approx 20,000 ' by ho :S-."9 airer.rt of the 28th l!ombS'-nt Gronp (VH),
It was seen eome 100 mllee southeast of the B-29s. Size we.a eetimct.ed
as huge altho impo ■aible to determine accurately due to the dietWJ.ce.
It was traTeling at Ter:, b1gh speed and h e ~ southeast of LiJoon,
Color
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CHECK=LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
Date 18 February 1948 Inoidont # 103
Time 1500 MST i
Location Mexexomyxkammmax Air near Green River Utah
Namo of observare Capt. How elise Berodt - Capt mee T, Ritenour
nc 102 = corréberati:
Occupation of obgorvor Pilots 3
Address of observor 718th Bomb Sq, 28th Bomb Gp (VH) Weaver AFB, 8.D.
Place of observation 39° N -100°W - Near Green River, Utah
Numbor of objocte @ne
Distance of object from obsorver 100 miles
Timo in sight N/s
Altitude 20,000 feet
Speod Very high F
Direction of flight Southeast (of limon, Colorado)
Tactics Explosion rate
Sound Could not be determined due to B-29 engine noise
Sizc Huge (Seen 100 miles west of the B-29's)
Color Multi-colored ball of fire
Shapo Hugh milti-colored ball of fire and dense cloud of smoke followed
Odor dotectea N/S
Apparent construction N/S
Exhaust trails Vapor trail with a ball of fire at the head of trail
Weather conditions Clear
Effect on clouds N/S
Skotches or photographs None
Manner of disappearance N/S
Romarks: Mame - Same as incident 102 which see

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CHECK=LIST - UNIDENT IFTED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Date 7 Mar 4g ; Incidont # 104
2, Time ' 2055 ¢
Be Location Smyrna, Tenn.

4. Mamo of observor Frank L, Penn, Maj, USAF, CO Smyrna AF Base
Wi Riaace 6. Pottiagitl a Pek Prec C. Soton
5+ Occupation of obsorvors CO of Smyrna & radio and tower operators
AACS Station

6, Address of obsorvor Smyrna AAF, fixux Smyrna, Tenn
7+ Placo of observation Smyrna AAF - 6 miles from (ground)
8. Number of objocts1 t

9. Distance of object from obsorver 6 miles
10, Timo in sight 45 mimtes
ll. Altitude About 5° above horizon
12. Speed very slow
13. Direction of flight WNW awey from Smyrna
1h. Tactics N/S Faded away
15. Sound “None
16. Sizo Unknown
17. Color yellow-orange
18, Shapo oval .
19. Odor dotectod B/S
20, Apparent construction N/S = seemed to be flare
21. Exhaust trails None
22.  Woathor conditions CAVU - 10 miles
23. Effect on clouds x/s

2, Sketches or photographs igs (2) showing yellow orange fleme~like oval

25. Manner of disappoarance faded into horizon

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Date SMer ge Incidont # 105
Time 1100
Location Belmont, N. C,
Name of observor Mr. A, C, Morrigon
Occupation of obsorvor Supt. Meter Dept, Duke Power Co., Charlotte, N. C,
Address of observor Charlotte, N. C. (Duke Power Co.)
Placo of obsorvation ~ Belmont, N. C, (Sighted from ground)
Number of objocts 1 ]
Distance of object from observer 4/S 2
Time in sight about 10 seconis
Altitude 4N/S - could not be estimted
Speed Around 600 MPH’ a
iieqesion oe flight Easterly
Tactics None ~ moved in straight line at constant speed without
change in altitude or direction
Soumd None
Sizo’ From a distance - that of a small coin
Color bright or silver ~ looked metallic
Shapo round or sphere (unable to determine which)
Odor dotectoa B/S .
Apparent construction Metallic
Exhaust trails None
Woathor conditions Clear with scattered white clouds
Effoct on clouds 4/S
Skotches or photographs None
Manner of disappoaranco
Romarks: (over)

IE CTRICTES

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A round metallic-appesring object moving idly an estimated
speed of. 600 MPH was observed near Belmont, ¥c, at 1100

the of 8 Mar 48, The weather was clear with excellent visibility
with a few small scattered fleecy white clouds. It could not be
determined if the object. were a disc or sphere. Its appargnt size was
that of a small coin of a bright or silver color. It reflected the sun
maintaining a steady reflection which did not flicker, The object which
was under observation for some 10 seconds was on an easterly heading and
moved in a straight line at a constant speed without apparent change in
altitude or direction, It was ssible to determine the altitude but
it was mving sbove the clouds. sound of eny kind was heard nor wes
any exhaust trail observed,

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NOTE: Witness (Mr Morrison) is a man of excellent character and reputation,
a first-grade engineer and employee of Duke Power Co for some 30
yeers. He impressed the agent as being conservative and sound
and is a technical man with a very technical and responsible position.

Mr, Morrison was careful in his statements, He does not claim
he saw the "flying disc", merely mkkg claiming that they saw
an object which they could not identify with any natural

or known type of aircraft. It resembled "a round metallic
appearing object moving very repidly."

Witnesses: Mr. Hendrix, assistant Superintendent, Meter Dept
Duke Power Co., Charlotte, N. C.
Mr. G. W. Jordan, Gastonia Hlectric Co.,
Gastonia, N. C,

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HEADQUARTERS FOURTH AIR FORCE
Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff, A-2
Intelligence
Hamilton Field, California

harDa~3/1208-I
SUBJECT: Investigation of Flying Disc. Mar 11, 19h

10: Chief of Staff
United States Air Forces
Washington, D, C,
ATIN: DIRECTORATE OF INTELLIGENCE Ps
Air Intelligence Requirements Branch *

1. ‘Incident reported on 9 March 1948, this headquarters, per telephone
call from Sgt A. M. “arsen, Sheriff's office, Bakersfield, California,
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-/ a. “bservation by Mr. (George L) Les Buchner, Bakersfield California,
/ ef two objects falling to earth from unknown source on 5 March 198 between
1610 and 1655 hours. Description of objects similar to falling aircraft
with smoke and debris trailing. Observation made at Bakersfield with objects
sighted southwest toward Buena’ Vista Lake, California,

b. Observation by Mr. Denio, employee of the Pacific General Electic
y Company, Bakersfield, California, of two objects which fell to earth from
unknown source north of Bakersfield, California, & March 198, One object
| seemed to be on fire with red and black smoke trailing behind.

“ 2. Informant Larsen stated that searching parties, aircraft and rescue
~~“ units have made numerous attempts to locate these reported objects without
success.

3. Investigation of incident has been initiated by this headquarters.
Report will follow. F

/s/ Donald L. Springer
DONALD L. SPRINGER
. It. Colonel, USAF
AC of S, A-2

Information to:
ADC, Mitchel Fld, N.Y.
FBI, San Francisco
G2, Sixth Army
DIO, San Francisco (12th Nav.Dist)

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HEADQUARTERS FOURTH AIR FORCE

Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff

Intelligence
Hamilton Field, California

4AFDA-3/1208-1
SUBJECT: Investigation of Flying Discs
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: |

Information from the Sheriff's Office, Bakersfield, California, revealed
that numerous calls from residents in Bakersfield concerning peculiar objects
in the sky over Bakersfield, predicated an investigation by their office and
contact with A-2 Headquarters Fourth Air Force,

H, B, Nix, stated that they observed a flying object which appeared to be
consumed in fire, ani left a bromish=white plume of smoke, which suddenly
stopped am disappeared. Seconds later, what appeared to be a mwrachute,
was seen to be drifting to the east.

f On 13th March 198, tvo informants, Mr. George L. Buchner, and “r.

The object, as described, appeared to be a burning fabric airplane,
consumed in smoke, Observations were made in Bakersfield of object to
the south and southwest, approximately ten to twelve miles distance, around
1600 hours on 5 Narch 1915,

On 13th March 1948, informant, Mr, H. B. Nix, stated that he observed
an object at 0830, & March 198, due north of Bakersfield, approximately five
K miles distance. The object was a large, orange-red ball of fire, somewhat
} larger than a smill airplane, appeared to remain static for approximately
! thirty seconds, then split and continued to burn; each visible as a burning
. half, A parachute, with a black object hanging was then observed to fall,
\ drift to the east and disappeared into*the hills east of Bakersfield.

( y On 13th March 1948, two informants, Mrs. Callie R. “ason, secretary,
“/ Weberfelde Building, Bakersfield, California, and Dr. J, E, Johnson, dentist
Haberfelde Building, Bakersfield, California, stated that they were in
(\{ Room 518, Haberfelde Building, on the morning of 9 March 1948, Mrs. Mason
was a patient of Dr. Johnson. Hoth informants stated that they observed a
\\ | framing object which appeared at first to be a very small airplane. Orange
x red flames seemed to envelope the object with considerable black smoke
trailing in a zigzag manner for approximately 1,000 to 5,000 feet. The
object was observed at 1,000 feet, approximately due north of Bakersfield,
seven to ten miles distant at approxim tely 0830 hours.

Informants further stated that the object disappeared behind a water
tower, which was an obstruction to their view, and was near the ground,
Both informants watched for an explosion, thinking that it would explode
upon reaching the ground, but nothing wusual was noted,

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A-2 COMMENT:
Although there is no evidnece to substantiate the following, it is
the opinion of this headquarters that this activity could be attributed
or evidence obtained, will be
s Office, Bakersfield, California,
to marker flares. Any further developments,
forwarded this headquarters from the Sheriff!
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Date 8 March 19h8 - : Incidont # 9g
Time 0830
Location Bakersfield, California
Name of observer H, B. Nix
Occupation of obsorvor N/S*
Address of obsorvor N/S
Placo of observation Sighted from ground
Number of objocts One
Distance of object from obsorver 5 miles
Timo in sight Approx. 30 seconds before splitting and burning
Altitude N/S
Speed Statice for approx 30 seconds, and then drifting
Diroction of flight eastward
Tactics N/S
Sound N/S
Sizo Larger than a small airplane
Color Orange-red ball of fire
Shapo Ball
Odor dotected N/S
Apparent construction N/S
Exhaust trails N/S
Woathor conditions N/S
Effoct on clouds N/S
Sketches or photographs None
Manner of disappearance Drifted to the east into the hills east of
Bakersfield
Romarks: See supplement to Incident #106

Cl!ECK - LIST - UrIDENTIFIED
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~ HEADQUARTERS STRATEGIC ATR COMMAND °
‘A Andrews Field —
Washington 20, D. C.
SAC 350 (29 Mar 4s)” 29 March 1918
y SUBJECT: Report of Unidentified Aerial Sounds.
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TO: Chief of Staff
United States Air Force

Washington 25, D. Cc,
Attention: - ctor of Intelligence

1. ‘The following is quoted from a copy of a letter, Baltimore
Office, FBI, addressed to the Director of Intellijence, Second Army:

"On March 23, 1948, an individual, who desired that her
identity be kept confidential, telephonically commumicated with this
office and indicated that she is the wife of a former member of the
United States military forces, am that she is presently active in
American Legion activities, but was emphatic in stating that she was
in no way hysterical or unduly apprehensive regarding present world
conditions. She did, however, wish to bring tothe attention of the
proper authorities that during the past six or eight weeks, ona
number of occasions between the hours of 3:00 and 5:00 A.M., she has
heard peculiar soufiding noises in the sky, which appear to come from
airplames in the distance, but the sound is not the type of airplane
motor drone which isgenerally heard from American planes. She has
discussed the matter with her husband, and he believes that the sound
is more like that of a foreign type airplane. She recently discussed
this matter with an unidentified woman who lives in her neighborhood,
which is Hamilton, Baltimore, “arylani, ani this woman stated that she,
too, had heard the noise in question, and that her husband is also an
ex-G.I, and he has stated that the motors sounded like that of foreign
planes,"

2. No action is contemplated by this headquarters,

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FOR THE COMMANDING GENERAL:

c/e furnished CG, ALAN MARCEAU
AMC, Attn? MCI, CWO, USAF
Asst adj Gen

% CHECK=LIST = =o it FLYING OBJECTS

le Date 23 March 1948 ;
2. Time’ 0300 — 0500 :
3+ Location Baltimore (Hamilton) Maryland

lh. Namo of observer Identity confidential
5. Occupation of obsorvorActive in American “egion activities

9. Distance of object from observer N/s
10, Timo in sight Not sighted
ll. Altitude N/S
Bree Speod N/S
13. Direction of flight N/S
14. Tactics n/S
15.  Soumd Motor drone of foreign type aircraft
16. Size N/S
2: 17. Color N/S
18,  Shapo N/S
19. Odor detected N/S
20. Apparent construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails N/S
22,  Woathor conditions N/S
23. Effect on clouds N/S
2. Sketches or photographs None
25. Manner of disappearance N/S
26, Romarks: See Supplement

Address of observer N/S
Placo of observetion N/S

Numbor of objects Undetermined

foCIDENT SUErARY SHEET
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(3) .U.a- • ' of bS.8 posl\ion 8114 at u •t.lat.4 altlmde ot 10001
bad1• ,360". She obJect appemted to be a ~ ,dJW a1rcJoaft.. ltll
lhape nNllbl-4 a bal.f IDOD. \'bal appeared to be a donal. t1Jl - · ~
p~,1bl•• !he apan of the ol>Ject . . ntillated to be 30 t .., . lezgt,h
20 tee,. !be ol>Jd • • atlwr 111 color. tboD •Schtq tba obJect. X.t.
v.-,.n 1aned1ete}1' ■tarted a left tlll'll vith the intenUon of latvcepttJw
and to more podtifllt ldent1f7 the pbeDoaena~ \tdl• Me7era ,.. •lr1JW
a ~ left ~ the object illlde a 900 left W"D• t.hea lneled out on
a beadUI ot 2,u-. accelerated l'IIJ)idl.7 and diappeared tl'Oll eight 111
approzlaateq 5 •eccmda• iheN wa no aoUDd hurd. and no abaoat trail• ·
were ob..,._d. St, the \11ie oft.be a!&btbig Y1e1'b1llt.)T wu unl.ialted,
scat.tared CUlil.oua. base 30(X) teet. ~a 6000 t"'•

:NOTE: 'Beo!luu ot the diatmc. from mich the •!&htinc we.a •de, ~

cl1atb:iguitb1JW festlll"ft• 1. e. powu unlta, lenc'1ng cear. armac.ent. or

coc1cp1, wen ob•en.t.

'lbe 1.nWfflew wl th t.t• .MqeN lndicll& ed tm, he 11 a reliable mnacl tabl• m11Y1dml a appeared quite poeitiw b. bla at.ateaent.. ·n.,..
b oDIT wltnua to thia 1ncident •• he could mi contact hi• wlllg men 1
•1.Dce hl• radio ,.. out. Jrpparetq tu aaneo.Ten pertorad b7 h1• three (3)
vilJc-man prennted t.be1r ob..-.at1on of the object.

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ae 8 Apr ls ‘ Incidont # 112
Time 1400 - 1430
Location Ashley, Ohio
Namo of observer Miss Winifred Paines - Mrs. Bertha Slack
Occupation of obsorver Mss Painest Asst Bank Cashier; Mrs. Slack:
housekeeper
Address of observor 227 W High St., Ashley, 0.
Placo of observation Ashley, Ohio (ground)
Numbor of objects z
Distance of object from observer "Quite a distance"
Timo in sight n/s
Altitude Could not estimate
Speod slow-moving i,
Diroction of flight Southwest
Tactics No maneuvers
Sound N/S
Size undetermined
Color silver
Shapo Oblong, long end narrow - like silver streak g
Odor dotoctod — y/s
Apparent construction n/s
Exhaust trails None
Woathor conditions Clear, no clouds near object
Effoet on clouds W/S - no clouds near object
Skotches or photographs None
Manner of disappoarance N/S
Romarks: (over)
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Witness thought she heard plane which appeered to be flying low and making

an unusual amount of noise. Could not locate the plane but did see an

object oblong in shape and long end narrow which had the appesrance of a
silver streak, It was clearly outlined and moving slowly and steadily in a
southwesterly direction parallel to the ground and without chamging direction.
Altitude and size were not estimated.

Note: See Incident #112a in which the plane was perceived flying low.

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CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
Dato ig Lids > Incident # 1ll2a
Time 1,00 - 1430 2
Beacons Ashley, Chio
4a of observer Mrs. “elah Stephens
Soom of obgorver Newspaper reporter
hédrese of observer 226 iiest High Street, Ashley, Ohio
Placo of observation From the ground .-
Number of objects One
Distance of objoct from observer Not stated
Timo in sight Pees Re five minutes
Altitude Quite high
Speed Slow - dirfting
Direction of flight © Southwesterly
Tactics None
Sound None
Sizo Smaller than the airplane that was in view at the time
Color Opalescent - like mother of pearl
Shapo Long cylindrical body, like a stick of firewood
Odor dotected. None
“Apparent construction N/S
Exhaust trails None
Woathor conditions Clear, few clowis in sky but non around object
Effect on clouds N/S
Sketches or photographs None
Manner of disappearance N/S A pbinaia “4
Romarks: A plane, which sounded as if it were flying low since there
was an exceptionally loud roaring noise,first attracted the attention
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of this witness, She observed a large airplane, heading south, and about
= same time also observed a strange object in the sky travelling slowly
southwesterly direction, Witness first thought it was sky writing,

as it looked like a streak; but later it became clearly outlined, appearing
to be a long é@ylindrical body like a stick of firewood, “ith the sum shining
on it, it » appeared opalescent, like mother of pearl, The object was much
higher, ami quite a bit smaller than, the airplane, but drifted slowly along
after the airplane disappeared. It may have been drifting with the wind.

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Incident #1205 }
Dato § April los
Time 1430
Location Delaware, Ohio : |
Namo of observer Mrs, James B. Stephenson
Occupation of obsorvor Housewife
Address of observor 93 North Franklin Street, Delaware, Ohio
Placo of observation From the ground :
sNumbor of objects One
Distance of objoct from observer wW/S
Time in sight N/S
Altitude N/sS
Speed Slow
Diroction of flight Southwesterly
Tactics None
Soumd None
Sizo Very large - about the size of a full moon in height but much
smaller in width
Color Very white
Shapo Cylindrical, with vapor around the top
Odor dotectod N/S ro
Apparont construction N/S
Exhaust trails None
Woathor conditions Clear, no clouds around object
Effoct on clouds N/S
Skotches or photographs None
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Manner of disappoaranece N/S
Remarks: At 1430 Mrs. J. B, Stephenson's attention was attracted from
her window by an object of unusual shape in the sky. Upon going outsidi
si aes

Ww get a better view it applied very white, with no shadow@, all, was cylindrical
in shape and seemed to have vapor around the top. When first seen, it appeared to
be leaning at an angle, and then right itself and move along "perpendicular" to the
growd, It appeared not to be moving at first, but upon a closer look it was seen
moving slowly in a southwesterly direction, without sound or manueverings, and re-
maining at the same altituie. ‘The weather was clear, and no exhaust trails were

see

+he object seemed very large, about tbe size of a full moon in height, but
smaller in width. Since there was n thing to compare it with, she could not
No statement was made as to whether or not witness heard an

be ‘sure of the size,
airplane,

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Date 8 April 1948
Timo 14330
Lotation Delaware, Unio
Namo of observer Rev. “ames B, Stephenson
Occupation of obsorvor Pastor
Address of observor 93 N, Franklin Street,
Place of obsorvetion From the ground
Numbor of objects One
Distanco of object from observer N/S
Timo in sightN/S
Altitudon/s
Speed Slow
Direction of flight Southwesterly
Tactics None
Sound None
Size Not Stated
Color ‘White
Incidont # q42¢ :
Delaware, Chio
Shepo Verticle, larger at the bottom and narrow at the top
Odor dotectod None
Apparent construction N/S
Exhaust trails None
Woathor conditions Clear
Effoct on clouds N/S
Sketches or photographs None
Manner of disappearance N/S
Romarks: Witness first thought that object was a plane on fire, as
it was surrounded by a vaporous substance,
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it-seemed_low_and made-a-greatdeal-of-noise. After a few seconds' study
object became clearly outlined and looked similar to a vertical cylinder,
large at the bottom and narrow at the top, with streamers or streaks of
vapor attached. +t gave the appearance of a white cloud, but did not behave
as a cloud. lt retained its shape and maintained a steady movement on a

straight course against the wind. The Delaware airport was alerted for its
appearance, but after a half hour it had not been sighted there,

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Dato 8 April 19hg alee ‘ Incidont # ll2¢
Time 14530
Location Delaware, Ohio
Name of observer Mrs, H, S, Kirkpatrick
Oceupation of obsorvor Housewife
Address of observer 107 North Washington Street
Placo of observation From the ground |
Numbor of objects One
Distance of object from observer WN/S
Timo in sight N/S
Altitude w/s
Speed Steady - not too fast
Direction of flight Southwesterly
Tactics None
Sound None
Sizo 14 was not large enough for a person to be inside
Color White - about the color of a fleecy cloud
Shapo §pherical - womewhat larger at top with a protruding end unierneat
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Odor dotected None 3
Apparent construction N/S
Exhaust trails None
Woathor conditions Clear, blue sky, sunny
Effoct on clouds N/S
Sketches or photographs None
Manner of disappearance N/S
Romarks: Witness heard, but did not see airplane, and saw iestead
a white object, spherical in shape, larger at the top with a protruding —
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end underneath. It was clearly outlined and maintained the same shape as it moved
along, steadily, and at the same altitude. Robert Cochran, son of the witness,
who is in the Merchant Marine, thought the object very wusual. He said it was in
the shape of a rainspout. 4

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The object, sighted at ten o'clock otf his 1e£t wing, aweared to be a
silver disc. He i.mnediately eomp1eted a sharp bank to t he left ani was
able to get a better look at the object, and described it as .follmrs:

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Date 18 Apr 4g
Time 1306 hours
Location Approx 1 mile north of Fairbanks, Alaska
Name of observer | It Ayteh Johnson
Occupation of obsorvor Ist Lt Ses ee shone fo
Address of obsorvor Ft Worth, Texas
Placo of obsorwstion Over city of Fairbanks, Alaska
Numbor of objoets 1
Distance of objoct from obsorvor B/S
Timo in sight few mimtes
Altitude 2000=3000 ft
250-300 miles (traveled 500 feet in 1 or 2 seconds)
Direction of flight Northeast towerd southwest
Tactics Oscillated from horizontal Plane to vertical plane at very
Soumd Pyk
Size 8" in diameter
Color silvery
Shapo round and flat

Odor dotectoa HS

Apparent construction 4/8
Exhaust trails mo trails of any kind
Weathor conditions Weather clear and visibility unrestricted
Effoct on clouds 4/8
nes or photographs

lanner of disappoaranoe

Remarks: (over)

Object observed at altitude of about 2000-3000 on NE-Sif heading.

It appesred to be some & inches in dismeter and gave off a silvery
brilliantreflection. It oscilleted from a borizontel plane to a
vertical plane at a very rapid pace. Estimated speed: about 250-300
MPH ~(traveled some 500 fect in 1 or 2 seconds >i

heard nor were there any trails of any kind,

sound could be

flection of sun from wings
At the approximate time of the sighting a
number of aircraft were flying in the local area,

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Witnesses were attracted by sound of fighter aircraft in vicinity.
They started searching the sky for the aircraft and sighted the
objects. When first sighted, the witnesses thought theobjects micht
be weather balloons, However, when they accelerated so rapidly in

a@ northerly heading, they determined the objects could not be balloons.
They were in a trail formation on a North-South line, and mved so
rapidly they wereout of sight within a few seconds. From original
sighting in the stationary position to their disappearance, a period
of ppproximately two (2) mimtes elapsed, om which the objects were

in a stationary position for approximately one (1)minute,

NOTE: Wind at 20,000 ft from 340° at 10 knots per hour (1230 EST Rpt)
Wind at 20,000 ft 32° at 13 knots per hour at (1830 EST Rpt)

NOT: Nearest weather station releasing balloons is Spartanburg, S. C.
One black balloon was released at 1230 EST,

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(1) ° First one object was sighted, next, another one appeared,

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A big ball of blue flame, seemingly the size of a football streaked out

of the sky and exploded near this Northern Ontario community (Moose Factory)
near the shores of James Bay, The explosion lit up the entire area brighter
than daylight, the whole ball disappeared and a second later a streak of
orange light shot upward from where the ball was last seen. The orange streak
was gone within a second. Witnesses heard no noise of any kind,

NOTE: Th&s ties up with earlier reports from Cochran, 150 miles south of
Moose Jaw where several citizens reported seeing what they thought
to be a meteor around 11.40 P. M. ES? Thurs,

One witness ( a Mrs. Charles Giles) said that the object plunged
downward like-a spent rocket in the northern sky. She described it
as about the size of a full moon which gave the appearance of
disintegration as it fell.

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Dato 7 May 4g Ingidont # woe 117
Time 1500 te 1700 3 |
Loeation Kaci, Tenn.
Namo of observor Miss Jem Bray, Housekeeper et atk al (see other side)
Occupation of obsorvor Housekeeper ‘
Address of observor 253 W. Waldorf Ave., Memphis, Tenn,
Placo of observation Memphis, Tenn,
Number of objects 50 or 60
Distance of object ‘from obsorvor N/S
Timo in sight N/S
Altitude extremely high ‘
Speod faster than any aircraft witnesses had ever seen
Direction of flight easterly .
Tactics Most traveled in es line altho some of them
zig-zagged.
Sound None
Size Very small
Color shiny - like bright aluminum
Shapo unknomn - possibly like meteor
Odor dotectod N/S
Apparent construction u/s
Exhaust trails Some objects seemed to have a silvery tail
which might have been exhaust
Meagher conditions CAVU, wind: 330 to 340°, 15 MPH at surface increasing
0 66 MPH at 20,000; Surface temp? 72°; dew point 43° relative Immidity 404
eo et on clouds y/s
Sketches or photographs None
Manner of disappearance w/s
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Fifty tg60 shiny objects were seen moving at a speed faster than any
known aircraft on en Easterly heading at an extrenely high altitude,
For the most pert these objects traveled in a straight line altho
some of them zig-zegged slightly. No sound was heard. Some objects
seemed to have a silvery tail which might have been exhaust. These
objects could not have been weather balloons as only one balloon was
released by the Membhis Weather Bureaw that day,

NOTE: Witnesses thought they had seen a meteor; however subsequent
investigation seemed to preclude this possibility.
See Supp II to Trip Report to Memphis - Visit with Dr. Paul
Herget of the Observatory of Cincinnati, Ohio, in which Dr.
Herget expressed serious doubt that the 50 or more objects
observed 7 May 48 in Memhis were meteors. He, was, however
unable to offer any explanation as to a possible identification
of the objects.

Dr. Hynek of OSU and Dr. Lincoln LePaz are to be consulted
about the possibility of tmmis these being a meteor shower,

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Witness of this incident were: Mr. F. J. Kaiser, salesman
251 W. Weldorf Ave., Memphis

Mrs F. J, Kaiser, housewife
251 W. Waldorf Ave., Memchis, Tenn,

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Date 28 Mar 4g Incidont # 118
Tine 1630 hours
Location Berlin Lichtenrade, Kirchbachstrasse 2
Name of observer Dr Ormans,
Occupation of obsorvor Former guided missile expert at Exeinmetall Borsi
Address of observor Berlin Lichtenrade, Kirchbachstrasse 2
Placo of observation As above
Nunbor of objects 1
Distanee of object from obsorvor B/S
Timo in sight WN/S
Altitude - 14 kilometers
Specd father fast
Direction of flight South to North
Tactics N/S
Sound No sound reported
Sizo “white point"
Color White
Shapo y/: s
Odor detected 4/8
Apparent construction W/S
Exhaust trails No exaust trail reported
Woathor conditions clear
Effoct on clouds 3/S
Skotches or photographs one
Manner of disappearance n/s
Romarks: (over)

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Dr Ormans, former Guided Missile expert at Exeinmetall, Borsig mentioned
that he slatted 1 white point moving from South to North at an approx
height of 14 kilometers, speed undetermined, rather fast, no rpt of
sound, and no report of exhaust trail.

WITNESSES: Dr and Mrs, Ormens.
No photographs available.

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At Sperm eeeety 0700 hours 20 Feb ig witness saw object of oval e
traveling thru space from west to east. Its form ended in a very

tail of approximately 3 feet in length. The forward part was alky com-
pared with the rear, The interior portion of the object gave off green,
yellow and orange colors and it had a highly colored wake. -

Stateements were obtained from a local newspaper “La Tribuna" which has
interviewed several people claiming to have seen the saucers.

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that the object traveled from west to east at a speed less than that of
@ plane and at an altitude of approx 1000 ft. Along its edges it gave off
an aureola with the color green predominant.

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2, Time 8/8 )
3+ Location Vejle, Denmark
le Name of observer N/S
5. Occupation of obsorvor field laborers a)
6. Address of observor n/s
7s Place of observation Gadbjerg (near Vejle)
8. Numbor of objects 1
9 Distance of object from observer 200 meters altitude
10. Time in sight ™fS 3 seconds
il. Altitudo 200 meters altitude
12. Speed high speed .
13. Direction of flight SB to NW
1h. Tactics n/s
15. Sound N/S
16,. Size WN/S
17. Color shining
18... Shapo N/S
19, Odor dotectod N/S
20, Apparent construction y/s
21. Exhaust trails N/S
22,  Woathor conditions nfs
23.  Effoct on clouds N/S
2h. Sketches or photographs None
25. Manner of disappearance y/s
26,  Romarks: (Over) * BNP oh eas ri

Three mem working in a ficld in Gadbjerg (necr Vejle) Dennork, have
od erved « chiming object which moved ot high speed
southeast to northwest at about 200 meters altitude,
for three secouds,
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Wo verification received of the akove,

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Date 9 January 198 , Sreicon F121
Time 2330
Location Cartersville, Georgia, 34° 10! N, 84° hor W |
Name of observor Hugh DuBose ‘
Occupation of observer Pilot (RAL)
Address of observer N/S
Placo of observation Air ‘
Numbor of objects One
Distance of object from obsorver N/S
Timo in sight n/s
Altitude 3000 feet
Speod 00 mph |
Diroction of flight 175° M
Tactics None
Sound N/s
Size n/s x
Color light, sky-blue
Shapo eset except for the top quarter which was flat, pot—
shape:
Odor dotectod N/S -
Apparent construction N/S
Exhaust trails None
Woather conditions N/S
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Bffoct on clouds “/S
Skotches or photographs None
Manner of. disappoarance 10° below the horizon
Romarks: When object crossed the path of the witness all that could
be observed was an intense blue flame, in a shape circular except for

the top quarter which was flat, pot-shaped. The witness states that the
object definitely did not have the curved trajectory of a wingless missile.
Shartly after crossing his path, the blue flame sputtered and turned
inmediately earthward, The flame then died altogether but nothing was
seen hitting the ground. Witness states that the flame was not ¢ the
long trailing type, bub rather gave the impression that you were looking
down a long exhaust stack at a short but concentrated mass of blue flame
and further stated that his connections with RAF pilots in Hngland during
the war leads him now to believe this object looked the same as the
"Bus Bombs" chased by t ose RAF pilots at night. Arthur Portier, purser
on this flight 9 January 48, also saw the object, the flame only, but
can give no further evidence for its identification. _
Mr. DuBose stated on April 29 that seventy-five cattle had died of an
unlmown disease on the farm of a at Gordy at Newman, Georgia, and expressed
eoncern over a possible connection between the unidentified object he
reported and this unusual fatality among healthy cattle. However, the
Atlanta Uffice of the Animal Industry Division, U.S. Department of Agri-
culture, advises that this "mlnow" disease has persisted for over a
year and other cases repeated elsewhere in the country for some time back.
There apparently remains no basis for connection between the object My,
DuBose reports and the death of seventy-five cattle at Newman, Georgia,

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The statements of other witnesses to this incident are sontarees in
reports 112a and 112b.

All witnesses agreed that the object was very high, moved faster than

any known aircraft, possessed a rounded, indistinct form, ami disappeared
suddenly rather than fading amay in the distance. It was under observation
1/2 minutes or slightly less. +t was definitely not a balloon, and

apparently not manned, juiging from the violent maneuvers which were
performed at a high rate of speed.

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Time 2330
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Namo of observor
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Address of observor
Placo of observetion
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Distance of pbjoct from observer
Timo in sight N/S
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Voather conditions
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1er of disappoerance
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Date 18 April 196 Ancidont # ai,
Time 1500 GCT E
Location Nérth Atlantic, 62°00'N 33°00'W
Name of observer N/S
Occupation of obsorvor Weather station patrol
Address of observor First Coast Guard District
Placo of observation Air
Number of objects One
Distance of objoct from observer 6500 yards - 18000 yards
Timo in sight N/S
Altitude N/S
Speed 30 mph
Direction of flight WN/S
Tactics N/S
Souma N/S
Sizo N/S
Color n/S
Shapo WN/S
Odor dotected N/s
Apparent construction N/S
Exhaust trails w/S
Woathor conditions C.A.V.U.
Effect on cloudsN/S Gee uy
Sketches or photographs None
Manner of disappoarance Target strength was 85 fading at 18,000 yards
Romarks: This incident is the result of a radar sighting. Copy
is also filed in radar sighting file.
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This target was contacted on the air search radar at 1500 GCT on 168 April 4s.
The first contact was made at 6500 yards and was tracked to 18,000 yards
giving a velocity of approximately 30 Mepeh, The area in which the
target was contacted was thoroughly search visually and there were no
clowis nor weather fronts in said area, There were no target indications
on the surface radar. ~The target strength was S5 fadingat 18,000 yards.

Incidont # 125

St. Youis, Missouri, 0°00'N 90°15'W
P observor N/S
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sorvation Ground
bjocts One
© of object
Timo in sight N/S
Altitude wN/S
N/s
Diroction of flight N/S
Tactics N/S
Sound = N/S
Siz N/S
Solor Fhosphorescent after dark
Shapo Bird
Odor dotoctod N/S
pparent construction N/S
Exhaust trails N/S
Weather conditions N/S
Effoct on clouds N/S
Skotehes or photographs None

Manner of disappearance N/S

Remarks: See Incident #123

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of its flight path. No external fittings or’ attachments were observed
on the object. ‘The speed of the object was estimated at about 100 m.p.h

The flight of the object was in approximately a south to north dire ction,
despite upper winds from north northwest, and apparently followed a con-
stant altitule. Pilot did not pursue object further because it was
entering the prohibited flying area, U.S, Capitol, White House Area.

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Location Lake Doiran, along the Yugoslav-Greek frontier
Namo of observor N/S
Occupation of obgsorvor N/S
Address of observor N/S
Placo of observetion Ground
Numbor of objocts One
Distance of object from observer N/S
Timo in sight N/S
Altitude 3000 feet

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Direction of flight 140°
Tactics N/s
Sound like artillery shell (shrill whine)
Size N/S
Color wN/S
Shapo Flying dise
Odor dotectod wN/S
Apparent construction N/S
Exhaust trails N/S
Woathor conditions N/S
Effoct on clouds N/S
Sketches or photographs None

Manner of disappearanco wN/S

Romarks: A press dispatch quoted residents of the Lake Doiran
area along the Yugoslav—Greek frontier as Saying they saw a "flying

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The local office of the Civil Aeronautics administration discredited a
supposition by Bluethenthal Field ' s station manager vanes HoloD'lon , that
object could have been a P-80 plane in flight . The CAA said there was no
such plane in the sky -there at the time .

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THE B. F. GOODRICH COMP,

Minneapolis 3, Minnesota

415 West Rosser Ave
Bismark, N. D.
. 5-23-48 %

United States Army - Intelligence Div.
Washington, D. Cc.

Gentlemen:—

On the night of May 17th at about 11:30 PM driving from Baker, Montana
to Miles City Montana on U.S, Highway #12 just West of Plevna, Montana before
getting to the hills I noticed a very bright object in the sky to the North-
west. The sky was overcast in the West but to the South the moon could be
seen at times - with a broken sky. Having traveled this same route for
many years - about 15, I am pretty well used to open prairie road at night
and can tell’a star from an unusual object when I see it.

Northwest Airlines travel a Western route just North of this route {
also, but I stopped at the Powder River Bridge where the road dips con- |
siderably down from a high ridge - cut off my car motor and watched this |
object as it sailed around in the sky - which at times close and others
seemed to speed away into the heavy clowl bank to the West and then later ~~~}
reappearing, at a very bright white light at what’ I would juige about not {
more than several miles away or closer. I carry a pair of field glasses |
with me, and after stopping the car engine watched this thing through my
glasses, which seemed to appear as a small object with a long very bright {
light shooting from the under part of it. Because of the speed of the
object and the darimess it was very difficult to make out what it might
be, but I am sure that if I had had a more powerful glass I might have
made it out.

I am perfectly sincere and do not drink so the foregoing is absolutely
the truth. ith some of this newspaper funabout flying saucers etc, this
had all of the appearance of just that- and in stopping the car if this
had been an aeroplane I would certainly have been able to hear the motors. |

I stopped at a service station just before getting to the Powder River {
Bridge but they hai all gone to bed so did not have anyone along with me al
to witness the object as it flew through the air. it stayed around this i
area for about 20 minutes and then flew off through the heavy cloud bank }
to the West. |

I am enclosing a map showing the location of the foregoing.
Yours very truly, '
The B, F. Goodrich Company

/s/ Wm. Bonneville
Territory Manager

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1653 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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wae § Bismarck, N. Dakota
June 18, 1948

Col W. R. Clingerman
U, 5. army Air Forces
Wright Field
Dayton, Ohio

Refer - MCIAXO-3
Dear Sir: -

In reply to your letter of June 15th in which there are several questions
which you desire answ red to the best of my ability - with reference to
the object which I saw flying through the air between Plevna ami Miles
City Montana on the night of May 17th, 1 will answer them and give you a
graphic description again with a little more elaboration than my previous
letter - if that is possible.

Question: - Did the entire object appear to be glowing, or did it give

the effect of carrying lights, Answer: This thing seemed to be a ball of
bright white light - and I could not make out if it was being carriedor just
what made it go - however, it did disturb me quite a little because after
stopping to view it at the Powder River Bridge I could not hear motors
humming such as an aircraft in these parts might have, and 1 therefore tried
to find out just what it was by the use of my field glasses,

(b) Question: - An estimate of the size of the object in comparison with
some other known object, Answer - the size of the light which was very
brilliant would indicate that it was fairly large compared with aircraft -
and I would say that this exceedingly bright light which was one light

ani not several was as bright as the headlight on a locomotive, only
about three times that bright and without direction. By this I mean that
this light simply glowed very bright and was not a-directed light.

(c) Question: - An estimate of the speed of the object in comparison with

the jet type or conventional aircraft. Answer: This object flew at about -
twice the speed of any aircraft that Northwest Airlines planes fly - because {
it would appear coming thro where I was traveling west on Highway #212 or #12
as we call it out here appearing only faintly first and then growing larger |
as it approached over the hills north of the highway - until it seemed to !
hang there off in the northwest of me brightly and then would turn south
toward the highway there it became real bright and then would start back

West again and fly out of sight. This ting did this several times - which
actually got my goat - if I may put it that way. (ad) Question: Did the .
object appear to be circling at random or didit follow a definite flight
pattern. Answer: As ~ have explained before - the object appeared first when)

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the West - then turning slightly South and turning in a big swing and
then heading West again - flying out of sight into the dark black
cloud bank out of sight - then reappearing, and it did this several times,
(e) Question: - Is it possible that its disappearance into a "heavy cloud
bank" might have been caused by clouds obscuring reflected moonlight
from a hig ly polished surface. Answer: - No - I have seen aircraft
many times on moonlight nights - but this was not anything like that -
this thing glowed brightly white light such as any real white brilliant
light might. The moon was not bright enough to reflect polished light
unless the craft might have been South of me in the direct light of the
moon — which showed (the moon) fran time to time through the clowls. ‘This
objedt was in theblack section of the sky over to the North of me ani
slightly west, and was a steady oncoming light growing brighter as it
came, and had the appearance of something carrying this light in the air-
but without sound, and it certainly was close enough to me to have heard
motors.

I thought it might have been some kind of a jet aircraft that I perhaps had
never seen — because we as civilians know very little as to what might be
ghing on in defense or experimental mechanics however + reelt it my duty to
report the thing regardless as to what it might have been, ‘This was
somewhat difficult for.me to do because of the crackpot stories making

the rounds in some sections about flying saucers etc., but for the life

of me this had all the ear marks of just that kind of a deal,

I have traveled this road about which I have releated this sighting many
many times and at night Winter and Summer — and have never before in my
life seen anything like this - so naturally I was somewhat alarmed about
it, and have steadfastly kept the whole thing to myself. I will certainly
be on the lookout for the dammed thing the next trip I make through this
same area which is generally after dark - because most of the time I work
from Lemmon South Dakota or Hettinger North Dakota dong this highway to
Miles City which is about one days work ith my Dealers. -In times like
these I feel as before stated anything of this nature which we are not
familiar with we are duty bound to report to our Defense Forces who may
be better equipped to understand the unfamiliar than we are.

Yours very truly,

W.A. BONNEVILLE - Territory Mgr
for the B. “. Goodrich Company

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NAD 12199 - CHECK-LIST + UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
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1. Date 12 Dec 1947
2, Time 2205 & 2208
sae). ) Location Oslo, Norway
4. Name of observer Daughter to MA Kai E, Rasmussen, Col GSC
5, Occupation of observer N/s
| 6, Address of observer Same as MA, Oslo, Norway
7. Place of observation Oslo, Norway (Ground)
“ 8. Number of objects 1
9. Distance of object from observer R/S
10. Time in sight “Between two end three seconds
ll, Altitude Ns (4oparantly traveling fairly close to
ground or would be visible to more peovle)
12. Speed Not quite as fast as a meteor
13, Direction of flight SSB-SSW to NNW-(7)
14, Tacticd *. Performed are of circle, curvature-very great
15. Sound None
16. Size N/s i
eS Alive, d :
‘ 17, Color fi daminous shite with greenish-yellow tail
| 18, Shape n/s
\ 19. Odor detected None
20. Apparent construction Meteor-like®
21, Exhaust trails Greenish-yellow trail
22, Weather conditions No fog, sky clear and ster-lit
23, Effect on clouds none Ao pris
24. Sketches or photographs none
25. Manner of disappearance Trees obscured vision
| 26. Remarks: Office employee reports umsual no. of falling sters
i night of 13 Dec.
Univ Observatory has no record of incident, ms
Mas

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
@e ASeTRAOTED
CHECK-LIST + UNIDENTIFIED RL¥ING OBJECTS
Date 20 - 2% Feb 4g
Time Usually around 2130 hours
Location N/S (Norway Denmark & Sweden)
Name of observer N/S
Occupation of observer y/s
Address of observer n/s
Place of observation
Number of objects
=
Distance of object from observer
Time in sight N/s
Altitude From tree-top level to 20,000 £
Speed one to two miles per second
Direction Come from direction of Pennemunde
Tactics
n/s
(green tail)
se objects to appear at2130 hours |

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CHECK-LIST + UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Date FOIGHSCOUGES 23 May 1948
2. Time 1500 hours (Eastern Daylight Saving Time)
Incident: 3. Location Selfridge Fld, Mt. Clemens, Mich #8 ‘MacDill AF Base
134 approx 6 miles east of Monroe, Michigan
4, Name of observer Lt Kokolonis
5. Occupation of observer Ist Lt, Corps of Engineers
6. Address of observer Selfridge Field
7. Place of observation 6 miles east of Monroe, Michigan
« 8. Number of objects 5 - three at first - two later
9, Distance of object from observer 2 miles to left (first 3)
2-1/2 miles to left ( two)
10. Time in sight 10 te 15 seconds
ll. Altitude 8,000 +
12. Speed over 500 MPH
‘ seven o'clock position to 3! ore Bestia north.
(>) 13. Direction of flight %s&xheading from MacDill to Selfridge
see sketch : making abrupt turn to right ey left))
14, Tactics Maintained nose-=up attitude. Made abrupt turns.
15. Sound None
16. Size 300 to 00 ft approx. - size of lake freighters(500 ft)
%
» y,
emg 17, Color silvery-gold color
18, Shape disc
19. Odor detected nfs
20, Apparent construction WN/S
21, Exhaust trails none
10, to 131.
22. Weather conditi Clear - visibili:
aha High overcast te, Se w, chin stratus
23, Effect on clouds oy ‘er very broken at 8,000.
24, Sketches or photographs Sketch showing approx positions
25. Manner of disappearance lost in he ge at 7 o'clock position to pilot
26, Remarks Objects maintained smooth track thru sky, and flew
in line of stern stepped up. In second sighting the second object
flew about 50 feet higher than the first. All had hazy or fuzzy outline.
whee

INCIDENT
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10.
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16.
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Date
Time
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Location Eng! ridse Fld., Mt. Clemens, Mich f/faoDill Fld
Name of
LIST + UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
28 May 1948
1500 hours (Eastern Daylight Saving Time)
Position: 6 miles due east of Monroe, Michigan
observer M/Set Ernest Davis, Jr, (colored)
Occupation of observer w/Set
Address
Place of observation
of observer Selfridge Field
Number of objects 2
Distance of object from observer
Time in
sight 30 seconds
Altitude approx 8,000 ft
Speed
Direction of flight
Tactics
Sound
Size
Color
Shape
‘eM HOBH Over 100 miles per hour
Pursued straight course
xfs
Appeared to be four feet in diameter
Shiny brass
round
Odor detected vfs
Apparent construction NA
Exhaust
Weather
Manner of disappearance xfs
Remarks
trails None
conditions
UW Bam
aes
iy
6 miles due east of Monroe, Michigan
25 to 3 miles to mux left
South West from 35° at 8:00 o'clock position
Clear, high overcast at 18,000 ft; thin stratus
layer broken at 8,000 ft, lateral visibilitys
O to 15 miles
Effect on clouds nA
Sketches or photographs Sketch
Discrepancy as to position of 2nd object in group 2
as sighted by Lt Kokolomis (Inc 13)
Witness perceived only top-side of object. Objects
seen flying over wooded section
a7

STRi@sEL

CHECK-LIST + UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS

1. Date Between 15th & 20th dug ¥
2. Time * 2130 MsT aes
INCIDENT: 135 3. Location Rapid City AF Base, Weaver, S.D,

4. Name of observer Maj Elmer H. Hammer, #. (A0-U601))

5. Occupation of observer Intel Officer
28th Bombardment Group (WR)

6. Address of observer Rapid City AFBase
Weaver, S, D,
7, Place of observation Weaver, S, D,

8. Number of objects 12 (4pprox)
> 9, Distance of object from observer 4 miles
10. Time in sight n/s
TE ADE tide 10,000 ft to approx 6,000 ft.
12. Speed 500 MPH + {
13. Direction of flight go nlgemong tages « aap sepeaet is oF
14, Tactics tight diamond-shaped formation |
15. Sound no noise heard
16. Size Length: 100+ ft estimate
POR 17, Color Yellowish-white - brilliant
18, Shape Hlliptical

19. Odor detected w/s
20. Apparent construction n/s
21, Exhaust trails None

22, Weather conditions Clear, no clouds, stars visible, wind, celm
visibility 30+

23, Effect on clouds none a Se

24, Sketches or photographs Sketches « "ae aes)
25. Manner of disappearance Disappeared on a SW heading 5

26. Remarks There appears to be minor discrepancies as to
speed and altitude in the report given verbally 6 y

to Glasebrook and ltr to this Hq £/Yaj Hammer

•
Knoxville,
South Knoxville.
(according to Mrs Whitehou~e)
(according to ORC instructors)
Odor detected:
•
AP_pa~ent construction
"streamer of bluish color trailing 11
Exhaust trails
We&ther conditions :
•
N/S
N/S
Sketches or photographs :
dis?J)pearence:

At approximately 2140 hours, 30 June,
with a streemer of bluish color trailing, traveled thru the sky
in a westerly direction and disappeered over the horizon to the
west. The object traveld at a very fast rate of speed. No cound
wes heard. 1
@ ball of fire of orengescolor
Witnesses: Mrs, Whitehouse, wife of Maj Harvey J. Whitehouse,
C. 0., ASU 3319 Pennesee ‘
ORG instructors, Knoxville, Tenn,
Mr. Tryus W. Setli
Mrs, Whitehouse stated that the object remained visible for
3 minutes and that the streamer emitted sparks.
Mr, Setliff stated thst: the ob.
ff (See Incident 136a) 3
approximately
ject wes visible for sbout 3 seconds ~
and traveled at en estimated speed of 1,000 miles penhour at an
altitude of about 30,000 fect,

Ii~CIDENT SUMJ-IARY SHEET
(To be filled out and retained in fil es)
1.
Date of Observation 7 .JalT.18141 .
2.
Time of Obser vation2Jlli. a1lll 2115-
3.
Where was Object( s) Sighted • Clat-1 BUJ.. Jfol'th CaroUm,
4.
Observer ' s Position ~ t~und t..t. C:.:~•. .....
(i . e . ground, air , control tower , etc . )
5.
Name and Address of Observer .i:d:,er.::1.ty. ~
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6.
Iaatcl• f 137
. . .. .
rth Oarollm. . . . . . . . • . •
.. . . . .... . .... . ... ... . .. .
Occupation and/or Hobbies . htbemtU.ca. lDat:ruc.tor .
.... . . .. .. .. .
Attention Attracted to Object (s) By . . • . . . • . . . . • . . . . . • • • .
Number of Object(s) Sighted . J .
. . .. .. . . ......... . . ....
9.
Size of Object(s) .3.1J2t in -1C\ltll v5.eved. 0ptll"lpd i ~ about aiN•of afe • •
10 .
Color of Object(s) . •• • . • . . . . •• . . • • • . . . . . . • • , • • ,
ll.
Shape (Sketch i f Possibl e) ~ W:S. f rom 'Capffl
~
.tQ a ,oini in•tl!S •Nar •
lika ameu.
12.
Nature of Luminosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . • •
13 .
Estimated Distance of Object from Observer Jll1' . .
14.
Speed of Object(s) .m&b &leed . . . . . .
15 .
Time in Sight •.Appradaate~.1.llimtt . . . . . . . . . .
es.
.
Tactics Did ao, paN1i1t iL ..gtmll'a1. -coane. •ba\ • --~
• • •
1fo
th • • • • • •
17 .
Sound Wade by Object(s) . . . . . . ~ . . . . • . • •. • ••
18.
Di~ection of Flight of Objcct(s) . .t.
19 .
Apparent Construction ( Of i'ihat ~.aterial or Substance) • • • ;. • • • • • • • • •
23 .
Summary of I ncident Ob'°1;a . 88f118i to •EPW-a•bla.t•1na·.,._·1111pen4:to a • •
rth!laat. . . . . . . . .
..... . .
..... . . . . ... .... ... . ..... ..... ..
20 . Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail .lfot.YS.dble. . . . . . . • • •
. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . .
..
......
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time • Clear . .
...
22. Peculiarities Noted .
......
.. . . . . . ..... .
. . .. . .. . . .
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MJre abo1d .r l /2• 1n 1-cth. 92.e., cU.a•, _..
• S1l1' ~ GI' •u.,-ap".',al"G ma ·of • •t1- al'OWl1 ·ta t.b1 - ,• • • • • • • • •
(Attach a Separate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)

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obsorvr.tion
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Altitudo Extreme
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Exhuust t r uils
Ahi·dlk hf.i
photogr o.phs
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11\:CIDEN'l' SUMMARY SHEET
(To be filled out nnd retained in files)
1.
Date of Observation . l .1'1:119111.
2,
Time 'o f Observation . 0920 i.r. .
Jad.clat 'lJI
. .
J . Where was Object(s) Sighted ~Col--- Clde . . • .
.. . .. . . . . . . .. . ' .. . . . ..
1 • .
...
4. Observer' s Position .~.0o1.-.•. ~ . . .
(i . e . ground, air , control tower , etc . )
5.
Name and Address of Observer . . . "14a Sltlt. 25'79.Jin.1ma. •••Cel-- . .
. ;c:Jlllt . . . . . . . . .
6.
Occupation and/or Hobbies . Bo1aNw:Ut .
..
..,
'
....
Attention Attracted to Object (s) By • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Number of Objoct(s) Sighted . I.
. ... .. . . . .. .. .. .. . .. ...
9, Size of Object (s) .-.bu.ftlaft ( ~ »-J•.6.z.)O).alaa.at.3.1/2! l n . l ~ .
-
....... ......
.
..
10 .
Color of Object(s) .lll.Ttl'
11 ,
Shape (Sketch if Possible) .%4llt • ~ . - . ~. .
12.
Nature of Luminosity . . . .
13 .
Estimated Distance of Object from Observer 4f A1V.......111tRt.)OOOI . . .
14.
Speed of Object(s)
15 .
Time in Sight • .flta: (4) - - - . .
·
....... ... ...
.-8' .. .
. . . .. .. . . . .. .
Tactics .~"9411P.aaa4.41ow1J ..
17. Sound ~ifade by Object(s) .JIQDI • .
... .
.....
18.
Direction of Flight of Object(s) h•l.h•decl lodll Jllla$ . . . . Jfonll
19 ,
Apparent Construction (Of What W.aterial or Substance) • - ~ • •• • • •
21.
Weather Conditions fad.sting at the Time . ol_.,IQlllt&h, • .JIO olonl1• - . . , . . •
• •
. .. . . . . . .. . . . ..... . . . . . . .... .. . . .
20 . Effect of Objects on Clouds and/ or Exhaust Trail . to .Al•• . . . . . . . . . .
. .... . . . . ... . . ...... .. . . . . . ....... .
22 .
23 .

Cap\ Jlanell, ptlo\ of OM P-S> wta ~ • a looH tonation ta uail
ot LI. Collins wdl.e !)lldl\C 'b1a la a callbrated apeed aclt. b
atrcntt
WN m\ equipped wiUL vlllC tub (ftp). 'lbe ])llok et&ed that ~ WN
1A t.h1t Col\:lliNa .trea·. Mn Zittek'• po•1Uon .... .troa a thr.. quarter p0e­
iU011 at ei&htiJ?«•
Au article . . ubllabad •
Wo. 8 J\117 1948.
tbe Col'dllbu
ew1 Papd•
Collllllbue,

Information received from Captain Boyd. District Intelligence Office,
320 Old Post Office, Columbus, Ohio
Unconventional aircraft sighted by Mrs. Wilda Zittek, 2579 Avalon Ave .• Columbus
at 0920 on 8 July.
object.
Weather was clear, sun shi ning brightly, no clouds near the
She first saw the object with her naked eye, then spent two minutes
looking for binoculars.
Observed the object for about two minutes with them .
There were two flying objects; both appeared to have a blunt front and seemed
to taper to a point at the rear.
The shape was very much like a cigar.
sun was shining on them and they appeared to be silver in color.
The
With the
naked eye, they appeared to be about the size of airplane when writing in the
sky.
They were about 3½11 in length and 111 in diameter.
In other words, they
seemed to be a l i ttle more than three times the diameter in length.
was not estimated.
Observed for approximately four minutes .
they were headed northeast.
a set and steady course .
Speed
When first seen,
Seemed to pob up and down rather than pursuing
Altitude was judged to be approximately 3000 ft .
No sound audible from the object; no exhaust trail visible .
First seen in
. east going toward ~rt Columbus, then moved generally north from there .
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Binoculars wer e M3
{, X3o .
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The following was broadcast over radio this morning (9 Jul) but persom not yet
interviewed :
On 7 July, five members of one family saw the objects which l ooked
like pie pans, directly over Port Columbus .

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Coatactecl Captain J>wi&b\ 1. lto7cl., District Intelligence Officer, 109 CIC
DetacbNDt. Old. Poet Office Jail.dil:lg. Coluwbna. Ohio, at 0900. 10 Juq l~. Bead the
agent•• report an.cl proc•ded vitb. the eca>:\ to tbe h01111 of Mrs. Pa».l Tit tek, 2579
.A.Yalon ..bemie, Cohulbaa, Cllio
.
2.
Internewd JIN. Yittu and· racei•ecl the aame information aa cont&ined in the
agenta' report (VD JIX) Yora _341) arc.pt tlaat the boDbbg IIOl'NIIID.t deeeribed there 'IA'M
broacbt out to be a cmooth:umti.ulating 110Vlllellt •like eoMthiDg gohg through air
.
current••.
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~ 3.

!he mbJect stated that tb.e obJect wu c~ar ebaped~ with a bl'Gllt nose and the

·m1 obecured.. 11 1 couldn't aake i.t out pla!n: It waa Uka a. dart blot". !be' main
thin« tbat bad attracted baa- attentim waa the 1Rml18ht reflected tl"o11 the ~ center
of the object. both ends bei.Jlc illdia\inct.

4. !he A.bJeeta• powen of obaerYation • n checked on aircraft flying ill the
u • and were fOUD.d to be good • far u direction and 110Taent were concerned, lmt
poor f'or di■tal!C• and altituda. the bi&oculars wwe checked ana toad to be ty,pe M-3.
b x JO, v1 th art1lla17 ail ecal• illp>Nd. •o blAllllsb.n or de:f'ecta in the optics were
faaDd.. !he...sutiJect had no acarate idea u to the Mount of tbe 1111 seal• the object
occupied.

5. .l check at Putwaca :neld Operatlona showed two 1'-80'• 1n the a1r at the tille
of U.. •1cb\1Jrig. Contaoted Captain Damell, aPOJ', the pilot of one ot the J'-80'• llho
atated \bat he was ill ~• Colowbu area at the tiae of •icht.illg. Be waa flTiQC a loose
fo!'llation in trail '-'t Lt. Collina ...Ula paclnc him on a col.1brated epeed check. !'he
,. . , .raft were not equipped. with wing tip tana.
6. In Yiew of the fact that Mn. Yittek'• ai&ht of th• obJecta vae fro• a three
ta,arter rear position it 111 hi&blT poaai.ble thq were the two :,..go•• in the Coluabaa area
u thia poaition !roa a diat111tce ltnda ltsel.f to a diatonion co-.,arable to what tlh• ..,,
i. e. blunt no••• obacare tail. and apparent lack of viJlgs.

7. .l cblck vu aade ldtb the Iatellti-ce Off icer at tbB Port Col.uabwl laYal
ilr Station vUb nap.tive !'Ntllte.
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UEIDENTIFIED
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Incid'rnt #
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(MCIAX0--4)
sec ond duration

Unidentified Flying Object·
MCLU0- 3

MCI.AX0- 4

16 July Lia

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At 2147 hours on 9 July 19.!$, the undersigned sighted an unidentified object
f l ying from east to west at appr oximately three or four thousand feet ove r the north
end of Osbor n, Ohio.
2.
'.lhe object appeared as a pale ye llowish white light that seemed to glow. It
not a direct beam. 'lhe l ight was traveli ng at a rate of speed between five or
six hvn~red miles . It appeared long enough to allow the observer to determine its
flight path {approximately one to t?ro seconds) and then went out• Ther e was a pause
of three seconds . the light then reappeared again for the same length of time , another
three- second pause and the patter n was repeated• After the third appearance i t was
~ seen again.
'lhe final sighting was made with the object at an angle of approximately
9 to the horizon in f ront of the observer who WtiS l ooking nor th . n>.e last sighting
was slightl y above the horizon to the west , just north of Pattern Fie l d. '.Ihe inter­
mittent appear ance of the light was at a regulated i nterval ,
was

3•
'.Ihe sky was clear with about a quarter moon r ising in the East- southeast;
h01Jever, nothing could be as cert ained except the glow of the light, 'lhere was no sound
or trail...

4• '.Ihe undersigned was a reconnaissance pilot in World War II and served for
eight months in the 160th Reconnaissance Sqd. (J.P.) f l yi ng FP...go type aircraft ,
It is believed that his power s of observation ar e above average and that the estimates
of speed can be c onsider ed to be fairly aoouratet
CLARENCE GLAZEBROOK
1st Lt., USAF

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.. lTh'lDENTIFIED FLYING 0BJF.cTS
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Between 2100
0ccupntion
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to Southwest
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bright yellow-white
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const ruction
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Exhaust troils
bright moonlight
photographs
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Interrogation .
M.CI.AX0-3

MCIAX0-4

19 July L¢;

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1.
Proceeded to the home of Mr • Howard Enslow in Gahanna. Ohio, with an Agent of
the 109th CIC Detachment at 1000, 10 July 191.$ •
2.
Interviewed Mrs . Howard Enslow who stated that on the night of l July 19~
between 2100 and 2200 hours, she, Mr . Ens l ow, Mr . and Mr s . Chester Taylor and th~ir Sons ,
Harol d and Jack, of 400 Grove st., Columbus, Ohio, sighted an unident ified object flying
through the air . Mrs. Ensl ow described it as a "Beautiful goiden saucer glowing like a
halo with a silver rim around it. n Direction of flight was from North...st to South­
west and the object was visible for approximately therr second•• Subject was very vague a
Jilil..d appeare d to attr ibute the phenomena to holy visitati ons . Was unable to contact
Enslow,.

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Proceeded to the home of Mr . Chester Taylor and intervi~wed his son Jack, age

23, 'Who had three years service and is now active in the National Guard. He s t ated that
the object was a bright yellow-'White light that moved through the sky at a terrific rate
of sp,ied. It was e. glow and not a directed light and was about two seconds in duration.
It ditntt fade out but ceased abruptly . The line of flight appeared to be flat and the
object appeared from the Northeast going Southwest , at an a l titude of about three or
four thousand.feet . 'lhere was no audible noise althcugh it was a quiet night and the
object appeared olose in at an angle to the horizon of about forty- five degrees .
Although the sky was clear and the moon was bright nothing but the light was seen.

4. ~!r . Tayl or' s story was the same as that of hi s sonts . Mrs . Taylor was in the
oar and did not observe the phenomena. ihe other witness was not readily available .
5• Proceeded to the s i ght of the observation and determined that , under the con­
diti ons of course and altitude as estimated by the subject, it was possible that their
Aie of vision was r estricted by a gr ove of trees thus limiting the obser ved line of
i'fight to the two three- second periods reporte d•
CLARENCE GLASEBR00K
1st Lt , USAF

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away out from the mass and formed a perfect isometric triangle, the
remaining mass slowly moved into hu dreds of small parts seomingly
lesving very faint vapor trails. The three remaining parts continued
to move apart holding their related positions of a perfect triangle
but gradually getting smaller and fainter until they dissappeared some 9
minutes after the initial break-up. It could mxxiix casily be seen
that the parts were moving away from the earth,
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CHECK-LIST ~ UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
Incidont # jhe
Date
Time
Location 4
Name of observer Mr. Charles W. Shengle, Jr.
Occupation of obsorvor |
Address of observer Boise, Idaho
Place of observetion
Number of objects
Distanco of objoct from observer
Timo in sight
Altitude
Speod
Diroction of flight
Tactics
Soumd
Size
Color
Shape :
Odor dotected
Apparent construction i
Exhaust trails
Weather conditions ]
Effoet on clouds
Sketches or photographs
Manner of disappearance ; |
Romarks:

UEIDENT IFIED FLYING OBJECTS
Occupation of
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Diroction of flibht
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const r uction
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CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
Dato Mb July is Incidont # Wy
Time 0245 ‘ ‘
Location 20 miles south of Montgomery, Ala
Name Pilot Clarence Shipe Chiles & Co-Pilot John B,
‘ano of Shiteted & Me. McKelvie, (Occupation - 3/S) 4
Occupation of obsorver Pilot and Co-pilot, EAL
Address of observor Atlanta Office of HAL
Placo of observation Air - 20 miles south of Montgomery, Ala
Numbor of objects 1
Distance of object from observer gs N/S
Timo in sight 5 to 10 seconds
Altitude 5,000 ft
Speod 500 to 700 MPH (See Atlanta Constitution of 25 July 48)
Direction of flight Southwest toward Mobile end New Orleans
Tactics Pulled up sharply with tremendous burst of fleme (Atlanta
Constitution - 25 July 4g)
Soumd’ none
Sizo 100 ft long and sbout twice the diameter of "B-29"
color N/S
Shapo cigar~shaped
Odor dotoctoa B/S
Apparent construction y/s
Secor ite Sy areas beneath the object
Woathor conditions ull moon, cleer with broken cloud coverage of 4/10
at 6,000 ft
Effoct on clouds 4/S - pulled up into one
Sketches or photographs 2
Manner of disapposrance Disappeared intoa cloud
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Shortly after checking Blackstone, at x 0230, a trail was picked up that
appeared to be a jet or rocket tredl, ie Wir deerieg ten ae

traveling at terrific speed in a southwester direction and as nearly as
they could edinate they caloalated the degree of tronk an wins,

There is a 15 mimte difference in time £/thi, ting ¥6(0230) to
the rookat ticiting ob G005 in Antmttn eke hgo"1O 4S Te
stant, be pit On rie eat)

The above time (0230) tallies with another sighting by another pilot
in the vicinity of Blackstone, Va, who saw a very umasual meteor
that appeared to be on a bearing of about 210° from them traveling
in a southerly direction above but close to the horizon,

Supplement to Trip Report to Columbus, Ohio - fl July 194s
Ret Atlanta Sighting

THRU: ol Clingerman
70: Col McCoy

1. ‘The object of this trip was to interview C. L. McKelvie, a passen-
ger aboard the Eastern Airlines D0-3, the night of 2 Jaly 1948,

2. Mr. McKelvie's written statement is essentially as follows: He
was occupying the 5th or 6th seat from the front of the plane on the right
and would periodically glance out the window. There was a@ full moon which
illuminated the ground and the skies and the ground could clearly be seen.
Frequently they passed cumlus clouds, On one occasion as he was looking
out he observed a sudden streak of light moving in a southeastern direction
across the airway above the plane, He wondered if it were lightning tut
observed the flame moved in a straight lime and not in a flare. The color
was bright flame ~ he thought it was probably a light cherry red - although
the edges were momof a yellow fleme. He shifted his position in his seet
for better observation, momentarily losing sight of it. Then he saw it
agein. He estimated the flame to be about 1/2 as far above the plane as the
plane wes obove the ground, He eaw no physical shape - only a stresk of
flame moving in a straight line. The whole experience was momentary so that
detailed observation was absent. He heard mo sound bat stated that the
vibration of the plane was much greater than normal end that it was not possi-
ble to hear amy sound from the outside,

3. In the interview Mr. McKelvie stated to Maj Llewellym that the
pilots seemed quite excited and that they sppesred nervous over the episode,

Mr. S, L, Shannon
Eastern Air Lines
Miami, Fla.

The following is a report of an unidentified aircraft which
was sighted by John Whitted and me, as we were twenty miles
southwest of Mon! » Ala. July 24, 1948, as we were on
Eastern's trip 576.

At 2:45 A, M. we were cruising at 5,000 feet when there came,
what looked like a Jet type of atreraft to our right end slightly
above meeting us. It wes a clear moonlight night with the visi-
bility excellent; therefore, we were able to view the ship as it
passed for a period of cround ten seconis, It ;
were no wings present, that it wes powe: by > other

type of power shooting flame from the rear some fifty feet. There
were two rows of windows,which indicated an and lower deck, from
inside these windows 2 very bright light was glowing. Underneath the
ship there was 2 blue glow of light,

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After it passed it pulled up into some light broken clouds
and wes lost from wlew. Theres was no prop wash or rough air
felt ss it passed,

After talking to the only pacsengsr awake at the time, he

only thé trail of fire ss it sed

I celled the company at Co’ and asked if there was any re-
ported fet army ersft and requested if

under control, I was told that no such craft was reported by
either source,

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Date 2b July hg Incidont # lb
Time 0230
Location Between Blackstone, Va. and Greensboro, N..C.
Name of observor Capt Perry R, Mansfield,
Occupation of obgsorver Capt on 571/23 EAL
Address of observor EAL
Placo of obsorvation Between Blackstone, Va, end Greensboro, ¥. C.
Numbor of objects 1
Distance of object from observer n/s
Time in sight 3 seconds
Altituao  ¥/S
Spood meteoric
Direction of flight southerly
Tactics traveling horizontally
Souna 4/8 ;
Size 4/8 s |
Color y/ 8 |
Shapo H/ s
Odor dotected 4/8 ‘ :
Exhaust trails N/S |
Woathor conditions MfS CAVU
Effoct on clouds 48/8 ; .
Skotches or photographs None
Manner of disappoarance "died out" in the distence
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At about 0230 on July 24, 1948, C. Kingsley/and Capt Perry R. Mansfield
saw what they thought was an unusual meteor. It was brighter than
any ever seen before and traveling in a horizontal direction, slightly
above the horizon. It was observed for 3 seconds before it died out,
At no time did it appear to travel in a downward direction, Kingsley
& Mansfield discussed the matter that the meteor appesred to be travel-
ing horizontally.

At the time they were traveling between Blackstone, Ve., and Greensboro,
S. C.- The sky was clear and the visibility unlimited. They were ona
magnetic heading of 240° and estimated the object to be on a bearing of
about 210° fpom them - that is - about 30 © to the left of their heading,
It appesred to be traveling in a southerly direction, above, but close
to the horizon,

NOTE: There is a 15 minute variance in kkem time f/this sighting
0230) to the rocket sighting at O25 in Atierta some 400 to
475 miles distent. The time (0230) also tallies with Inc lita
Pilot Louis Feldwary's account of sighting a jet or rocket trail
just after leaving Blackstone.

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Exhaust t r ails
none visible
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Date 17 daly 19s ‘ence M6
Time 1650
Locotion Vieinity of San Acacia Dem, 65 miles south of Albuquerque
Namo of observor 8 M/Sgt Wim R, Carter & M/Sgt Bernard E. Harvey
Occupation of observor8
Address of observer 428th AFBU Kirtland aF Base
Placo of observetion Vicinity ef Sen Acacia Dem
Number of objects 7
Distanco of object from observer 4/S
Time in sight %/S
Altitude 20,000 ft
Speed 1,500 MPH (if estimated altitude correct)
Direction of flight northerly heading (between north and northwest)
Tactics Maintained formation
Sound y/ s
Size y/s
color GColer of aluminum aircraft at high altitude
Shapo When overhead: circalar. After passing zenith! indeterminate
Oder dotected 8/8 :
Apparent construction metallic
Exhaust trails none i :
Woathor conditions  GAYD At 20,000 ft wind velocity & to 10 miles .
Bffoct on clouds , B/S
Sketches or photographs None
Manner of disappoarance ax In northwest
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About 65 miles south of Albuquerque 7 unidentified objects flying on
northerly heading were observed. Objects initially in V formation at
an estimated altitude of 20,000 ft above earth. Formation varied from
"V" to "L" to "Q" and them grouped in an irregular formation and a
regular pulsating flashing light wes observed from them after they had
passed 30° beyond zenith. The shape wes difficult to ascertain. When
directly overhead they were circular and resembled a cluster of balloons
traveling at a great rate of speed, The color wes that of alumimm at
high altitude (or white painted aircraft). It the altitude estimation
is correct the speed could be estimated as 1500 MPH, There was no vapor,
smoke or other trail visible, They did not appear spherical when viewed
at oblique angle. Disappeared on heeding between north and northwest.

AGENTS NOTES: Set Carter is a sober industrious, level heeded individual,
an armament technician of outstending rae, Definitely
not the type to experience hallucinations, 'o received
in other instances from this individual in each instance

proven accurate,

Sgt Harvey is an experienced AF non-com accustomed to
the sight of aircraft at various altitudes and speeds,

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Various parts of North Jutland have reported that on 19 Jan 4g at 7:30 AM
the suexian so-called flying saucers were observed, The phenomena has been
observed in Hjerring, the Scaw and Hjerup. The objects were surrounded by a
bluish light and had tail of green light, moving east west. One observer
thought they looked like three balls, Several observers in the Scaw say '
saddenly stopped, exploded and disappeared,
M/A COMMENT: Impossible to get any verification of this from Danish officials
they were rocket-like objects which
or Denish War Ministry,

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Date Approx 1 Mar kg Incidont # 150
Time — “0930 hours eo (
Location Swedish Coast
Namo of observer W/S = a Norwegian pilot
Oceupation of obsorvor ONL pilot
Address of observer x/s Material taken from MA R-130-4g
Placo of obsorwmtion Air = enroute from Aalberg, Denmark to
* Oslo, Norway
Numbor of objects ul
Distance of object from observer n/s
Timo in sight 4 seconds
Altitude 20,000 ft
Spooa N/S
Direction of flight Southeast - passing along Swedish Coast
and disappearing over Norway
Tactics WN/S - flight path followed earth's surface
Sound N/S
n/S
gai yi emitted
Color B/S but SESEEKSE a bluish-greon flame
Shapo W/s
Odor dotected N/S
Apparent construction W/S
Exhaust trails None
Weathor conditions 4/S
Effect on clouds §/S
Skotches or photographs None
Manner of disappearance Over Norway
Romarks: (over)

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earth's surface. %
NOTE: Similar missiles have been observed at Rjuken, Norway & Finse,
Norway.
In this connection, it is of interest to know that heavy water
is currently being produced in Bjuken,
A Norwegian pilot and his co-pilot.
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Date 29 July 1948 Sogadent #15.
Time 0955
Location Northeastern part of Indianapolis, Indiana (See attached
sketch of location) ‘
Name of observors Mr. James W. Toney & Mr, Robert Huggins
Occupation of obsorvors ee Both employees of W. 0. Jones Eug
Cleaners
Address of observer  oneys 235 So Bradley, Indianapolis
Huggins: O40 Indiansole, lis
Placo of obsorvution (See attached drawing of locati
Numbor of objocts 1
Distance of object from obsorvor 4/S - not over a few lundred feet
Timo in sight n/s
Altitude 30 feet - just above tree-tops
Speed 25 to 30 MPH
Direction of flight Headed south in bank to left
Tactics gliding with no apparent spinning action
Sound no discernible sound
Size 6 to 8 feet long by 11/2 to 2 feet wide (See attach dre.)
Color Aluminum and shiny in color
Shapo Shaped like a broad short propeller (See attached drug.) ©
Odor dotectoa - B/S
Apparent construction Munim construction
Exhaust trails None
Woathor conditions CAVU = no clouds
Bffoet on clouds No elouds
Skotches or photographs 2 ‘
Manner of disappoarance Went down in wooded area (seemingly)
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OdJect was shaped like a broad short propeller approximately 6 to & ft long,
each blade spproximately 2 feet wide and approximately one foot thick with
Cups on upper side of blades, It ered alumimm and shiny in color,
Traveled approximately 25 to 30 It wes sighted just above the trees
at spproximately a 30 ft altitude in bank to the left of approx 20° ana
eppeered in a slight descent. There was no discernible sound and no ex-
haust trail,

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sighted directly ahead above the trees, Witnesses stopped on the
other side of the cantilever bridge but could not relocete object.

Seerch by Lt John E. Hoskins, Base PIO, and Lt Russell J, Carey, Jr.
Base Intel Off, (331st AFBU) Res Tng Stout Fld. did not produce any
result, However the area in which it was believed to have fallen is
densely wooded with many hills and valleys. See disgram attached.

/s/ Russell J. Carey, Jr.
lst Lt., USAF
Intel Officer

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Indianapolis, Indiana (South-Central part)
Name of observers Mr, & Mrs Vernon Swigert
Cccupation of obsorvors MMHNBEX an electrician and housewife
2020 Boyd St., Indianapolis, Indiana
Address of observors
Placo of obsorvetion
Numbor of objocts
As above -
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Distance of object from observer ¥/S
Timo in sight
2,000 ft
1800 MPH
Altitude
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Tactics N/S
None
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Color
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white with no shine
Shape like a cymbal
3/S
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Sky clear
4/s
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approx 6 to 8 ft in height
about 3:1

Object first perceived in the west. The object wes shaped like a cymbal

with smooth surfaces and approximtely 20 feet in diameter at the base

and approximately 6 te & fect in eight in the center. Ratio was sbout 3:1.
It appeared to be flat white tn color with no shine. It traveled extremely |
fast crossing the sky in approximately 10 seconds (a distance of about 5 miles,
on a 90° heading, It maintained a level course and shimmered in the eun
giving the appesrance of spinning, The altitude wes estimated at approx—
imately 2,000 ft. Object made no discernible sound and left no exhaust trail.
No openings were noted. on the object.

NOTE: Mr. Swigert was standing by open bathroom wimimxum window which
faces the west when he wes attracted by the object in the sky.
Couldn't believe his eyes. He rushed into adjoining kitchen
and showed his wife the object thru the kitchen window facing south.
He shaugkt stated the object appeared large enough to carry one
person

NOTE: Investigation conducted by Intel Officer, lst Lt Russell J. Carey,
dr., on @ call from Mr. Swigert. It wes noted that visibility wes
good from both windows for such observation,

No other reports received on this object.

/•/ Bussell J. Cari-• Jr.,
ROSSE:LL J. CAREY JR.
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Witness was haar between Parrott, Ga., and Richland, Ga.
sntomobile when he observed a brilliant bh

ue-woite streak of light which
lasted from 5 to 10 seconds, traveling in an apparent level flight on a
heading of approximately 250°

After the light disappeared a
several miles long.

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constant grey~black. Center:

Yard of 1337 Clifton Ave., Columbus, Ohio

Moving south from the north

hesitated & thin trail of

smoke issued from opposite direction of travel, Changed position assuming

different shapes

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3. Location Columbus, Ohio
h. Mamo of observer Charles Saunders
5. Occupation of obsorvor Sttorna
6, Address of observer 2651/2 South High St
7» Placo of observation
8. Numbor of objects 1
9. Distance of object from observer a/s
10. Time in sight 16015 mimtes
1l, Altitude "1,500 to 2000 ft
12, | Speca 15 MPH A
13. (Direction of flight
lh. Tactics Constant slow speed - Once it
15. Sound None
16. Sizo Judged to be about 20 to 30 ft in diameter
17. Color WN/S, Perimeter:
18. Shape Changing. First: side-view:
then reverted to original form
19. Odor dotectoa N/S
20. Apparent construction 3/s
21. SBxhaust trails thin trail of smoke
2 Woathor conditions CAV
23. Effect on clouds No clouds
2h, Sketches or photographs 4 sketches
25. Manner of disappearance WS
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On 2 Ang 48 at approx 1945 a round object which sppeared to be about 20 to
30 ft in diemeter was observed moving in southerly direction from the

north over center of Columius. Had constant grey-black perimeter with a
transparent center, The blue sky could be observed through this grey~black
perimeter while it moved at a constant, slow speed of about 15 MPH, It
made no noise of any kind. Once it hesitated in ite moverents and a thin
trail of moke issued from the opposite direction of travel. The snoke
soon disappecred and was not seen again during the 10 to 15 mimtes object
wes visible to the observer, The object changed position = but not direction
of travel - three times. When first seen, it evidently presented a side
view which was a parallelogram in shepe. (see). Slowly its position altered
and it became circular in form, only to revert after a time to its original
form, The altitude was judged to be some 1500 to 2000 ft above ground.

Agent's Note: Seunders drew the following sketches

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On 2 dug 4S, at 7:50 P, M. Mrs, Saunders observed an umsual
object in the sky, Her attention was directed toward it because
me Pir ya cctctir per eheny eatepasing Cet is her eer She
called her kmsbend, Charles Senders, (Inc 154) to witness the
phenomenon, ‘The sky wes cloudless and the light more than
sufficient, without interference from the rays of the sun which
were hidden by the buildings of the city.

Object first sppesred oblong in shape and was traveling from
north to south at a slow, reguler speed, MERJSSEXGRDCIEREXERIEEE
at a height of a half mile. During the 15 mimtes under
observation the object treveled approx 7-1/2 miles, Although
it did not change its course, it presented different appearances
from time to time. From oblong to circular then to oblong.
Object went thru this change three different times until observer
lost sight of it. However, for the most part it presented a cir~
cular appesrance. Outline very dark in contrast with the trans-

of the center. ‘ed
observer aware of the center & vo. =
momen’ » observer no’ a smoke emanating from the
rear, ‘after which the object contimed in a southerly direction,
This tail of smoke was observed but once, The size appesred to be
that of a small plane, It made no sound altho at one time observer
she detected one, At approx 6:00 P, M. observer lost sight

of the object just as it appeered to be changing direction from
South to Southwest.

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Date = $HR@_ BL July Ws”
Time 1630
Location 4g0 N. Monroe Aves,
Columbus, Ohio
Name of observor Mrs, Edwerd G, Watson
Incident # 155
Cceupation of obsorvor Housewife
Address of obsorvor 480 N. Monroe Ave., Columbus, Ohio |
Placo of observation Columbus, Ohio 5
Number of objects 6er7 :
Distance of object from observer Very great distance away
Timo in sight 4/s
| Altitudo B/S  - very great
| Speed Hovering
Direction of flight 4/8
| Tactics Hovering -hanging in the sky
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‘Sizo of am ash tray
Color gold
$hapo starlike
Qdor dotoctoa ¥/S
Alpparent construction n/s
Exhaust trails u/s
Woathor conditions CAYO - bright sunlight
Bffoet on clouds N/S
Skotches or photographs
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Objects first looked like large stars. They seemed to be at a very
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were approximately six or seven of them in a formation that
resembled the shape of the big dipper. Did not have a definite shape
individually but just ee ee nt Coe in the
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Date 31 July 46
Time 8:00 P. M.
Location + Columbus, Ohio - Trement Rd near WSU radio tower
located near University Golf Course
Name of observer Mrs, Martin Price & Mrs. Mary Rippetoe
Mrs. Price: housewife
Mrs. Mary Rippetog: mother of Mrs, Price
Address of observor 2186 Lamont Aves, Columbus, Ohio
Placo of obsorvetion Premont Rd near WOSU Badio Tower
Incidont # 156
Occupation of obsorvor
Number of objects 7
Distance of object from observer 250 feet
Time in sight 4/S
Altitude 250 feet
Speod very slow
Direction of flight West to East
Tactics Did not change course or altitude
|Souna No noise :
|Sizo of gasoline drum ~ Approx 5' x 6!
\eolor Be s4 Black
\Shape Oblong
loder dotectod 4s
hpparent construction n/s
Inesinaars dite | Signed ‘binek cuales Seu Ae <0)
Woathor conditions Clear with no clouds
> EBffoot on clouds No clouds ~ ‘
Sketches or photographs None i @ Tr
Manner of disappdaranco 3/ s
Remarks i (above)

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On Saturday evening, 31 July 48, at approximately 5:00 P. M. ,
while driving south on Tremont Road as observers approached the WOSU
Radio Tower located on the University Golf Course, a large object resem-
bling a mg lantern was seen floating in the sky. The weather was
clear, and it was still daylight so object could be seen quite clearly,

in shape and about the size of a gasoline drum, It was

coming from the west and moving very slowly. It passed close to the
tower and was about 1/2 the height of the tower from the ground. As
sed overhead traveling east, it spouted black smoke from the

the the left side there was a dull enclosed light

object was black, It did not make any noise. There were no wings visible
tor. No openings of any kind could be seen,

NOTE: | Another car s' near them with two occupants who claimed
that they had never witnessed anything like it before.

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Location  Solumbus, Ohio
Name of observor Robert 6, Goshora
Occupation of obsorvor ‘Beletype Operator
Aadross of observor State Highway Patrol Radio Station
Placo of obsorvtion Near Golf Driving Regge, Columbus, Ohio
Number of objocts 1
Distance of object from observer Object was balloon which fell
| to earth & was investigated by observer
Timo in sight W/S
Altitude Came to earth from around 100 ft (when first observed)
Speed 4/s
Direction of flight earthward
Tactics 48/8
Suma 4/S
Sizo 2 ft x3-2/2 ft
Color white crepe paper
dhapo 4N/S = but said to be like old time "County Fair" balloon - round
Qdor dotoctea B/S
IBRAISAE construction crepe paper M
fohoust trails smoking - cased by large ball of waste material
Weather conditions N/S = (clear ~ see Incident: 156)
Effoct on clouds 8/S (no clonds)
$kotckes or photographs None
Manner of iinennaatanibe Fell to earth where it was retrieved.
Remarks: (over)
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Object was perceived floating in the sky coming from the west over Ohio
State Student Housing Project and was approximately 100 feet off the ground
when first observed. It got lower all the time and landed in a field nearby.
Taree amall boys ran toward it and observer went over to investigate,

Saw paper affair approx 2 feet in diameter and 3-1/2 feet 1 made of
white crepe|paper, (like old time "County-Fair" hot air balloons) It

was smoking! when first observed and this was caused bya Large ball of waste
material which was fastened underneath it, There were no marks or writing

on it smb
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cation Groveport, Ohio
Name of observor Harold A, Yantis
obciiiae of obsorvor Student, &
sag of observor 25 West Hinman Ave,
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aco of obsorvation 1] mile west of Groveport, Ohio

Number of objocts 1]
Distance of objoct from obsorvor WN/S

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Shapo duat a streak observed

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Apparent construction affix = An exhaust trail (smoke)

[Exhoust trails Appeared as black cloud with no definite shape but looked
like an anti-aircraft shell a few seconds after it exploded

hioathor conditions  @@gudgosomizkssoohoada Few white clouds - but gleer

|Bffoct’ on clouds black cloud silhouetted among them that moved

Skotches or photographs 3 figs.
Mannor of disappoaranco N/S

Romarks: (over)

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Observer noticed what appeared to be a small black cloud between
two white ones, Seemed peculiar because the weather was clear and

there were a few white clouds in the sky - but no other dark clouds
or formations of any kind, The black cloud did mot have any definite
shape but looked like an anti-aircraft shell a few seconds after it
explodes. Suddenly it stretched out into a wide streak with smaller
vertical streaks, then rapidly turned and twisted, moving into a
different direction and disappearing. In three or four seconds, the
smoke burst appeared again spontaneously, approximately 20° west
of the place where first noticed. ‘Smoke pattern dark, very large, and
dispersed rapidly, appearing again as a wide streak a mile or so in
length which appeared to twist from a wide to a narrow streak and then
back again changing direction as it twisted. Moving in westerly
direction against light wind. Plainly visible altho far awey and very high,
No sound heard. Seemed like a streak that would be made if a flying
ving atte several engines Wifz banking and turning and leaving exhaust
trails. ~
Note: Yantis was in the war and had seen a lot of anti-aircraft
shells burst and many or trails from planes but had never
observed anything like 8. He states: "It was so spontaneous
like a rubber band which is round, then suddenly is stretched at
length and twisted, and then disappears without a trace."

Agent's Note: Yantis drew the sketches below

Streak twisted and turned - suddenly disappeared vA

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Object appeared cylindrical in shape with no apparent wings or tail
surfaces, No standard marker 1

ights were displayed and there were no
engine noises, The object emitted a steady silver glow.

Altitude was gudged to be epproximately 3000 ft and the object was moving
very slowly in a southwest course. It was in line of vision some 15 mimtes,

No other aircraft, military or civilian were in vicinity of Felton's
hearing or vision, The

sky was clear with high scattered clouds and
the visibility was good,

NOTE: Felton questioned by Maj Cempbell of the USAF, but nothing
further was gained by this interview with the exception
that his wife also saw the object.

CHECK=LIST = UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS

le Dato Mduly tg } Incident # 1600

2, Time 11:15 P.M.
3. Location Dravasburg, Pa,
i. Name of observer John Jannicky, Jr.
5. Occupation of obsorver n/s
6. Address of observor Box 227, Dravasburg, Pa.
7e Placo of observetion Dravasburg, Pa.
8. Number of objects 1 1
9. Distance of object from observer n/s
10, Timo in sight 20 seconds +
11. Altitude B/S
12. Speed . Hovering - then moving on at undetermined speed
13. Direction of flight N/S
1h. Tactics moved across sky, stopping three times and resuming movement
15. Souma No noise
16. Size of a ster
17. Color same as a star
18. Shdpo looked like a star i |
19. Odor dotectod “n/S
20. Apparent construction n/S
21, Exhaust trails n/s ‘
22. Woather conditions 4/8
23. EBffoct on clouds B/S ? i |

2h, Sketches or photographs _ Vague sketch
¥/s

25. Manner of disappoarance _

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On 4 July 4S at epproz. 11:15 P. M., OST, witness and his wife thought
they sew a star moving. There was a light in the sky the same color and
size of a star which was moving. <Atxfinsictheyxthengetxtromsxpiane

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soexthexmiextioctiiexmbyjerixitict., Then they thought it was a plane but

it made no noise, The object moved across the sky, then changed its course

a bit and went straight and stopped again for about 5 seconds, changed its
course a bit and went straight for awhile and stopped again this time forat
least 15 seconds, then it went across the sky a little ways and disappeared
completely. When the object stopped in the sky, it resembled a star and only
by following its course could the difference be noticed.

NOTE: Witness states that he lives some 2-1/2 miles from the two woman
(McKeesport, Pa.) who reported seeing a big silver plate zooming
by orate overhead in the direction of Kennywood Part. See Inc.
161.

Placo of observation

8. Numbor of objects 1

=. 9. Distance of object from observer

10. Timo in sight 4/8 ise
ii, |aleteuae, 8/8

12. Speed y/: 8 j
13. Diroction of flight M/S - toward Kennywood Park

1h. Tactics 4N/S

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15. Sound noiseless ;
16. Size 12 to 15 inches in dia, _ :

17. Color silver ‘
18. Shape "plate"
19. Odor dotectead 4N/S
20, Apparent construction N/S
“21, Exhaust trails 4/S
22.  Woathor conditions 4N/S
23.  Effoct on clouds disappeared in cloud bank
2. Sketches or photographs None
25. Manner of disappearance

26,  Romarks: (over)

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Witness saw what looked like a "big, silver te" zooming noiselessly
overhead in the direction of Kennywood ee 5
"Oh look, that's not a plane, screamed Mrs. Veway of 3404 Grover to
her neighbor, Mrs, Goltz, 3604 Grover, "it lookegfike one of those
flying saucers."
Mrs, Veway said the disc was about 12 to 15 inches in diameter. It
disappeared in a cloud bank but reappeared on the far side and was seen
by Mrs. Goltz. They followed the direction of the disc until out of
sight.
NOTE: Taken from the Daily News "McKeesport, Pa, - July 8, 1948.
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Date «12 Aug 48 Incidgnt # 162
Time 1200 end 1215 hours CS?
Location Hemel, Minnesota
Name of observer Jerome Leuer (age 10 and Benne Lever (age 8)
Occupation of observer children J
Address of obsorvor B/R 1 Hemel, Minnesota
Place of observation As above - back yerd
Numbor of objocts 1
Dintanioe of cbiect shun obacrver, a matter ef & few fest
Timo in sight H/S X ‘
Altitude rested on ground -
Speed | ¥/: 8
Diroction of flight After resting on ground it ascended to a height of
30 feet and shot off ina northeasterly direction
Tactics spum.once, made whistling noise, shot straight up 20 ft, halted
and again made whistling noise. Maneuvered around tree branches & tele
Sound whistling noise ~ like steam whistle 4 wires.
Size 1 ft thick - 2 feet wide
Color dull gray
Shapo ‘round
Odor dotectoa - N/S
Apparent Binns eicn, metallic aps
Exhaust é¥etis. H/s
Weather‘ conditions n/s
Effoct on clouds N/S
Sketches or photographs None
Manner of disappoaranco into northeast
Remarks: (over)
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Informents stated that on 11 Aug 48 between 1200 and 1215 hours, CST,
Jerome and Benno were playing in the back yerd and noticed en object

in descent approximately twelve feet from the ground which was descending
between the two of them. It settled to the ground gently - mich as &
balloon, Upon hitting the ground the object spun once, made a sort of
whistling noise, described by the two boys as resembling a steam whistle,
and then shot straight up into the air approximtely 20 feet, halted

and again made a whistling noise. The object then shop upwerd to a height
of about 30 feet, and, in this ascent, maneuvered around tree branches
and tel ne wires, Upon reaching a height of epproximately 30 feet
the SID shot off in a northeasterly direction. The object approached
from the northwest.

The boys described the object as "approximately one foot thick, two feet
side and round." The object had no windows, wires, or any visible
apportenances. It was a dull gray in color and when it hit the ground,
it made a slight clanking noise, mch as metal hitting against metal.

Philip and Mrs Lever stated the boys were visibly frightened when they
ren into the house and were afraid to tell what they had seen. Upon
close questioning, the boys related the above story to them.

Mr. Leuer advised that hethen had notified Mr. E. R. Sheridan, Postmasteh
at Hemel, Minnesota (who subsequently notified the proper eathorities)

AGENTS NOTES: Agent noted that the spot where the alleged “flying seucer"
had landed was approximately 2 feet in diameter and appeared as though
some heavy object had landed there or had been set down - as the ground
was myten and protruding rocks had been leveled. The spot was covered by
a weshtub.

: z. R, rt Postmaster, ad t he had

reason to doubt “the nots oh toe 3 or of Mr, aul ee sacr ‘and

aoe this reason had reported the matter to the Federal Burem of Investigation,
‘t. Peol, Minn.

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Object appeared round and probably spherical. At first looked.
similar to weather balloon at about 2000 ft but there was no
characteristic bobbing. The wind was blowing on the ground with
fair strength and gusty yet the object was te steady, In the
time it was under observation (about an hour) it traveled thru a
vertical arc of about 25° or mre, After watching the object for

a while the observer concluded that whatever it was the thing was

at great height but not a star. It had a bluish luminescence like

a fluorescent lamp and as the sun set the color gradually changed to an
orange color at dusk and finally snapped off like a lamp when the
switch is thrown. The outline was clear and sharp end symetrical (no
fuzziness or blurring), the air clear with visibility unlimited.
Direction of travel from East directly toward the sun.

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Witness saw a luminous, oval-shaped object flying at an altitude of

approx 5,000 ft which was traveling beneath the base of some eimmmisz clouds
from southwest to northeast across the sky. The weather was stormy and
cloudy and as a second object flew across the sky a flash of lightning
could be seen thru it. It seemed to be transparent. The objects(3)
traveled very fast and seemed to just disappear within 10 seconds. The objects
appeared at approximately five minute intervals. There was no odor

or sound f@ from them. However, a trail of light about a yard long was
observed. The objects rolled vertically on their edges and appeared to be
spinning en end across the sky. Witnesses lost sight of the objects

as neighboring houses obstructed their view.

Witnesses: Mrs, Margaret Holler
Police Sergeant Shuh & tims his daughter

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QuxkixdegxdG, Doyle L. Avery Observer, Atlanta Naval Air Base, Chamblee,

Ga,, while on duty at the observation tower on 26 July 48 about 2100

hours sighted a blue-white light traveling southeast from the northeast

It was traveling very fast and maintained a uniform altitude (undetermined)
and speed. It looked like a shooting star except for the fact that it
maintained the same altitude. While under observation it then appeared

to gain altitude and then turned sharply to the south. The weather was
clear end still, There was no sound. Shortly after sighting the light
several residents of the area called and reported seeing the same t .

No flights left or arrived at the station after 1910 hours on 26 July 48,

1658 Witnesses of this who were interviewed made statements
as follows: On July 4S they were seated on the lawn of the Georgia
School of Technology Housing Project at Chamblee, Ga, About 2045 hours
Mrs, John Gall sighted a strange light and called it to the attention of
her companions. The light appeared ebout the size of a football and
was traveling southeast on a steady course. It was green and faded into a
silver-colored tail, The light appeared egmummmird to lose altitude slowly
mach the same as a plane coming in for a landing, It appeared to fade
away in flight as if extinguished, No sound wa di,

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Witnesses: Mr. & Mrs. Harold Shaw
Mr, Robert Sebring
Mrs, Jeanne Hill
Mrs. Myrtle Renfroe
Mrs. John Gall

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Object resembled the fuselage of a V-2 rocket - but mech larger.

S/Sgt Estes stated that it wes mch larger than a B29 and silver in
color and that it completely filled the lens of a 10 B~0 field glass
which was taken from a German 8& artillery piece. Each lens was 8"
in diemter. Speed estimated to be well over 700 MPH, and objectjwas
traveling at an altitude of well over 20,000 ft. No sound was heard
Left a blue exhaust trail. Object traveling from west to east. Only one
object sighted,

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directly ahead of and slightly above the aircraft. It was observed
for only a split second and was comparable to the explosion of a shell
were no streamers or "tails" observed such as usually related
to a meteor or a distress signal. As the aircraft approached the
approximate position where the ball of fire was observed a single white
light was seen on the water surface. However, this disappeared within
a few seconds after sighting becouse of the existing cloud coverage.
More lights were immediately observed on the water surface some 10 miles
north of the plane's course. It is the opinion of the witness (éapt
Barnes) that these were from a surface vessel. Some 10 minutes elapsed
after these lights were observed on the water surface when an aircraft
wes sighted flying a reciprocal course (240°) at about 1000 ft below
the observers's aircraft and slightly to the right of the course.
Capt Barnes made numerous attempts to contact this aircraft on Channel "B"
end "C", "VHF" but acknowledgment of his transmission was never teceived,

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CHECK=LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
Date —- 20 duly 194s - Incidont # 168”
Time 1330 local
Location  Obrechstreet, Arnhem, The Hague
Name of observer A, D. Otter * |
Occupation of observer Chf.- Investigator of Court of Damage
Address of observor Arnheim, The Hague
Placo of observation 52° 30° N, ye 30° E
Number of objects +
Distance of object from observer n/S
Time in sight 4/S
Altitude very high
Spood . high speed - comparable to V-2
Direction of fligns 8/8

Tactics n/S
Soumad Same as V-2

Size y/s

Color n/S
Shapo Aircraft with 2 decks and no wings

Odor dotected 4/8
Apparent construction n/s

Exhaust trails n/s
Woathor conditions Visibility unlimited - scattered clouds

Effoct on clouds 5/8

Sketches or photographs

Manner of disappoarance

Romarks: Object appeared to be wingless aircraft with two
It was traveling at very high altitude and wes seen four times

intermittently thru clouis. Visibility: unlimited,

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Timo in sight 3/8
Altitude N/S es
Speed 4/S ; : ;
Diroction of flight W/s ;
Tactics 4
Soumd
Size
Color
Odor dotectoa B/S

Apparent construction  §/S

Exhaust trails - silver substance (?)

Woathor conditions 4/S

Bffoct on clouds B/S

Skotches or photographs None

Manner of disappoaranco Disintegrated in mid-air

Romarks : (over)

Witness observed a large silver-colored sphere which seemed to

arive from behind his woods and contimed to float across his ferm.
While in flight it seemed to unravel a@ silver substance which

floated earthwerd. While under observation it disintegrated in mid-air.

NOTE: Witness seemed very conscientious and sincere while relating this
incident. Subject arose while witness wes talking to a man from
this Gommend (MCIAXP) when an airplane chanced to fly overhead,

I NCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
(To be filled out and retained in files)
1.
Date of Observation ,Ola 01' a}om -5 ... l.9118
2.
Time of Observation
Where was Object(s) Sighted . Mapasal"I. . ~ . • • •
Observer's Position . ~ la.Yil\llce .~
(i . e. ground, air, control tower , etc . )
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Attention Attracted to Object (s) By • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Nwnber of Objcct(s) Sighted ·1•
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Color of Object(s) • 8b1J\bril .
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13 . Estimated Distance of Object from Observer . .
Speed of Object(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Time in Sight . . . . .
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Tactics . . . .
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Sound Made by Object(s) . . . . .
18. Direction of Flight of Objoct(s) . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time . . . .
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Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail . . . • . • . • . . . . . • • •
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people ~ Um \Mee ldcht be roclte\e. IJJf'onation receiwd
from m thorlsed circlff rewala that ludl a ~ J)&saed Oftl' Mapan-rl
end - . uen to aplode ln the lltr. Pcrte ot it fell ln\o a Tll~
D80l'b7 am4 Jd.lled ~ dog. !be tb1i,g was found t.o be a l"Ocket and the
debn• will be lnapected b7 apene. 0bers

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Obnnren _. ~ the rocket vtdch ls cln1mtd to bn'e coma from the
rm1hwa\ tea ~ t mi nlt1tude of 200 meten onr ~ , a r \ before

it £ell.

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Acc:ordhg to J\lmOJ'e , it la poadble tba, the rockat 1• connected with
the "f171IJS 4lac" e.speriment.a be1Jg conducted by tbl BDsdans a, t.be
etatloA OD t. Alegoz clot• to the
t8Z"il frontier..

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Anlran, !lvtcv, 10 Kq 1948, Gerial 86-llS, E,a1 P-0

ComNllta Mr ttache, Amau-a, ~ bu bNA nquest-1 to lmeatlpte
t:hi• 1Dc:ldm, fully and encou:ra«e !Urkiab General Start to do 111mdsa.
thilr inc1.de:nt can be conflrad. or not .Alr .A\tac:be ma been directed
to clatendne eources for lnforaatlon comalned la Tenl Sallah article.

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I NCIDENT SUMMA.RY SHEET
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1.
Date of Ob servation •)·A11c•l '48.
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Time of Ob servati on. bad• .
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.About StmMt Oil 3 .-S 1948. 4:>out 25 Jd.l011eten (2Q:aU.ee) lJOl'thwst ~
Moecow an mperlaced. Allllrlean newpaper reporter w an unSdentUied
obJect Iii ft17 b.Sch atituae. It •• long BD1 Dlll'l'OV and proceeded t
a h1&h w.t mt aceasS.n apeed in generally IIOUtb-wei;. mrthaaet
direction. lt eboD9 wry bzi&hU, ])l'O ~ tl'oll reflected emltght.

No w1zga could ibe aeen md JlO cum . . meta. It looked like ~id I,
a1rab1p l1D4 wa ao 1.dentlfled by a
aian acqua1.ntence vbo saw it a\
tbe aame tta. Bow'ffr, the roporter, in ap1 ts ot the apJ)t!JOl"8JJC8 of
tbs obJec\ -.. of the opinion tlat 1, •a not. a rigid alreblp due
~ 4 ' to 1 ts ht,8h speed. He bad IX> t.haory io offer.
COMlm?nt 1h1• object llddlt. baw bean ~ . Ite ,peed ·aeame

tmutflcient tor a "114-1 a1ad1•• bllt 1\ could••• been
elthar a Jct or n corm,ntloral a1rplane aa 'C2Dl1Bmil. Ugb.t
cond1.\1ona and tore-ihort:eo1ng ~11'3T gift a1zocraft a
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that on Iha follo~ DDrrd.Jg thare vve ~ aartace w1D1a

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