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Muroc Air Field UFO Incident Summaries, 8 July 1947 (Incidents #1, #1b, #1c, #2)
Prepared summary.
On 8 July 1947, multiple witnesses at Muroc Army Air Field, California reported seeing silver disc-like or spherical objects at approximately 8,000 feet, traveling northwest toward Mojave at 300 to 400 MPH. Witnesses included 1st Lt Joseph C. McHenry, S/Sgt Gerald E. Nauman, T/Sgt Joseph Ruvolo, Jannette Marie Scott, S/Sgt Joseph Ruvero, and Major Richard R. Shoop, whose sighting occurred at approximately noon. The observations are recorded across at least four numbered incident check-lists by the Department of War; Incident #1b is evaluated as "Confirmed by other sources."
Muroc Air Field, Muroc, CaliforniaT/Sgt Joseph Ruvolo, Muroc AAFldMajor Richard R. Shoop, Office of Chief of Tech. Engineering Div, Muroc Army Air FieldS/Sgt Joseph Ruvero (also Ruvolo), NCO Charge Billeting Office, Muroc Air FldJannette Marie Scott (also spelled Scotte), Secretary to 1st Lt J. C. McHenry1st Lt Joseph C. McHenry, Billeting Officer in Charge, Muroc AAFldS/Sgt Gerald E. Nauman, Muroc AAFldSphereDisc
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## CONFIDE (cont.)
| 1. | 1947<br />Date 8 July Incident # 1 |
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| 2. | Time 0930 |
| 3. | Location Muroc Air Field, Muroc, Calif |
| 4. | Name of observer 1st Lt Joseph C. McHenry |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor Billeting Officer in Charge, Muroc AAFld. |
| 6. | Address of observor Muroc, AAFld |
| | 7. Placo of observation ground Muroc, AAFld |
| 8. | Numbor of objects 2 at first - 1 sometime later |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo in sight N/S |
| 11. Altitude Approx 8000 ft | 11. Altitude Approx 8000 ft |
| 12. | Speed 300 MPH |
| 13. | Diroction of flight 320° due north heading |
| 14. | Tactics Performed a tight circle |
| 15.' Sound N/S | 15.' Sound N/S |
| 16. | Size N/S |
| 17. | Color Silver |
| 18. | Shapo disc-like or spherical |
| 19. Odor dotected N/S | 19. Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. Apparent construction N/S - Apparently metallic | 20. Apparent construction N/S - Apparently metallic |
| 21. | Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. | Weather conditions N/S |
| 23. Effect on clouds N/S | 23. Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance in distance |
| 26. Remarks: At approximately 09/30 Lt McHenry left Post Exchange<br />(over) | 26. Remarks: At approximately 09/30 Lt McHenry left Post Exchange<br />(over) |
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## CONFIDENTIAL
enroute to his office and before entering heard one of the local aircraft in the traffic pattern. Looking up he observed the aircraft and slightly to the left he saw 2 silver objects of either spherical or disc-like shape moving about 300 MPH at approximately 8000 ft heading about 320° due north. He immediately called S/Sgt Gerald E. Nauman, T/Sgt Joseph Ruvolo and Miss Jannette Marie Scotte. Witnesses all verified the sighting and the direction of the objects - all three stated that the objects were moving toward Mojave, Calif.
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## CONFIDENTIAL (cont.)
| 1. | Date | 8 July 47 Incident # le |
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| 2. | Time | 10:00 |
| 3. Location Muroc Army Air Field, Muroc, Calif | 3. Location Muroc Army Air Field, Muroc, Calif | 3. Location Muroc Army Air Field, Muroc, Calif |
| 4. | Name of observer Jannette Marie Scott | Name of observer Jannette Marie Scott |
| | 5. Occupation of obsorvor Secretary to 1st Lt J. C. McHenry, Billeting<br />Officer | 5. Occupation of obsorvor Secretary to 1st Lt J. C. McHenry, Billeting<br />Officer |
| 6. | Address of observor Muroc AAFld, Muroc, Calif. | Address of observor Muroc AAFld, Muroc, Calif. |
| 7. | Placo of observation Ground Muroc | Placo of observation Ground Muroc |
| 8. | Number of objects 3 two the first time - 1 later | Number of objects 3 two the first time - 1 later |
| | 9. Distance of object from obsorver N/S | 9. Distance of object from obsorver N/S |
| 10. Timo in sight N/S | 10. Timo in sight N/S | 10. Timo in sight N/S |
| 11. | Altitude Approx 8,000 ft | Altitude Approx 8,000 ft |
| 12. | Speod 300 to 400 MPH | Speod 300 to 400 MPH |
| 13. | Diroction of flight Northwest 1 toward Mojave, Calif. | Diroction of flight Northwest 1 toward Mojave, Calif. |
| 14. | Tactics First 2 maintained straight horizontal course; the last<br />performed a tight circle | Tactics First 2 maintained straight horizontal course; the last<br />performed a tight circle |
| 15. Sound none - Witness heard no drone such as would come from any<br />aircraft | 15. Sound none - Witness heard no drone such as would come from any<br />aircraft | 15. Sound none - Witness heard no drone such as would come from any<br />aircraft |
| 16. | Size | N/S |
| 17. | Color | Silver |
| 18. | Shape | Disc |
| 19. | Od or dotected N/S | Od or dotected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent | construction N/S Apparently metallic |
| 21. | Exhaust trails N/S | Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. | Woather | conditions Sunlight |
| 23. | Effoct on clouds N/S | Effoct on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Sketches | or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance. N/S apparently in the distance | Manner of disappearance. N/S apparently in the distance |
| 26. Remarks: Witness was called by Lt McHenry together with T/Sgt<br />(over) | 26. Remarks: Witness was called by Lt McHenry together with T/Sgt<br />(over) | 26. Remarks: Witness was called by Lt McHenry together with T/Sgt<br />(over) |
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## CONFIDENTIAL
Joseph Ruvolo and S/Sgt. Gerald E. Nauman to the front of the B.0.Q. "A" Bldg. Pointing up in a direction directly above the group he asked them to explain what they saw. Witness states that she saw 2 silver-colored disc-like objects. flying toward Mojave, Calif, one directly back of the other, at a speed of about 300 to 400 MPH at an altitude of approximately 8,000 ft. She listened carefully for a few minutes but could hear no drone such as occasioned by any aircraft. Casting her eyes for a moment in another direction and then looking back to the same spot she was able to distinguish the same objects again. Assured that it was not eye-strain, she was convinced the objects were not weather balloons due to the horizontal position in which they traveled. Nor could they have been birds since they reflected the sun's rays.
## CONFIDENTIAL (cont.)
Some three or four minues after the objects had nearly disappeared she saw another flying object similar to the above-mentioned objects. It was silver colored and disc-like in shape. Unlike the first two, it flew in a tight circle, neither losing nor gaining altitude, at approximately 8,000 ft. She thought it performed too tight a circle to have been any type aircraft with which she was familiar.
Evaluation: Confirmed by other sources
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1. Date: 8 July 47
2. Time: 0945
3. Location: Muroc AAFld, Muroc, Calif 34° 54' N 117° 53' W
4. Name of observer: S/Sgt Joseph Ruvero
5. Occupation of observer: NCO Charge Billeting Office
6. Address of observer: Muroc Air Fld., Muroc, Calif
7. Place of observation: Ground - Muroc
8. Number of objects: 2
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: N/S
11. Altitude: Between 7500 or 8000 ft
12. Speed: 350 - 400 MPH
13. Direction of flight: Northwestern
14. Tactics: N/S
15. Sound: None
16. Size: N/S
17. Color: Silver
18. Shape: Saucer or Disc shaped
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: N/S - Apparently metallic
21. Exhaust trails: N/S
22. Weather conditions: N/S
23. Effect on clouds: N/S
24. Sketches or photographs: None
25. Manner of disappearance: N/S
26. Remarks: Witness, NCO in charge of Billeting Office, Muroc AF Ba
26. Remarks: Witness, NCO in charge of Billeting Office, Muroc AF Base,
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## CONFIDENTIAL (cont.)
| 1. | Date 8 July 1947 Incident 2. |
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| 2. | Time Approximately no on |
| 3. Location Muroc Army Air Field, Muroc, California. | 3. Location Muroc Army Air Field, Muroc, California. |
| 4. | Name of observer Major Richard R. Shoop |
| | 5. Occupation of obsorvor Employed in Office of Chief of Tech. Engineering Div<br />Major- |
| 6. | Address of observor Muroc Army Air Field, Muroc, California. |
| 7. | Placo of observation Ground |
| 8. | Number of objects One (1) |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer Five (5) to eight (8) miles. |
| 10. | Timo in sight Eight (8) minutes |
| 11. | Altitude fairly high altitude |
| 12. | Speed slowly |
| 13. | Direction of flight North |
| | The object moved from an intermediate altitude in an oscillating |
| 14. | Tactics fashion, almost to the surface of the ground and then started<br />climbing again. |
| 15. | Sound not stated |
| 16. | Size pursuit airplane |
| 17. | Color aluminum colored surface |
| 18. | Shapo unconventional shape |
| 19. | Odor dotooted not stated |
| 20. | Apparent construction apparently metallic |
| 21. | Exhaust trails not stated |
| 22. | Woather conditions not stated |
| 23. | Effect on clouds not stated<br />CONFIDENTIAL |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs none |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance moved off slowly in the distance |
| 26. | Remarks: Jul 1947, Major Shoops, at the |
| At approximately noon on 8<br />attention of Col. Gilkey observed five (5) to eight (8) miles to the north<br />what appeared to be a thin metallic object. It appeared to be metallic<br />because the method in which it was flying the sun was reflected from an 7<br />apparently aluminim colored surface. | At approximately noon on 8<br />attention of Col. Gilkey observed five (5) to eight (8) miles to the north<br />what appeared to be a thin metallic object. It appeared to be metallic<br />because the method in which it was flying the sun was reflected from an 7<br />apparently aluminim colored surface. |
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## CONFIDENTIAL (cont.)
| 1. | Date 7 July 1947 Incident #3. |
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| 2. | Time 10.10 |
| 3. Location Muroc Army air Field, Maroc, California. | 3. Location Muroc Army air Field, Maroc, California. |
| 4. | Name of observer Major J. C. Wise, |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor Test Pilot |
| 6. | Address of observor Muroc AAF, Muroc, California. |
| 7. | Placo of observation Ground -Muroc AAF, Muroc, California |
| 8. | Number of objects One (1) |
| 9. Distanco of object from observer Off to the north about 10,000 to 12,000<br />feet altitude. | 9. Distanco of object from observer Off to the north about 10,000 to 12,000<br />feet altitude. |
| 10. | Timo in sight not stated |
| 11. | Altitude 10,000 to 12,000 feet |
| 12. | Speed 200 to 225 MPH |
| 13. | Direction of flight heading from west to east |
| 14. | Tactics Oscillating in a forward whirling movement without losing altitude |
| 15. | Sound not stated |
| 16. | Size Five (5) to (10) feet in diameter |
| 17. | Color yellowish white |
| 18. | Shape sphere |
| 19. | Odor dotected not stated |
| 20. Apparent construction assumed at first to be a weather balloon | 20. Apparent construction assumed at first to be a weather balloon |
| 21. | Exhaust trails not stated |
| 22. | Weather conditions not stated |
| 23. Effect on clouds not stated | 23. Effect on clouds not stated |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs none |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance not stated |
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## REMARKS:
Statement given by Major J. C. Wise, Test Pilot, Muroc Army Air Field, Muroc, California.
On 7 July 1947, at approximately 10:10, while running up the XP-S on the ground I noticed everyone is looking up into the air. Off to the north about 10,000 to 12,000 feet altitude, was an object that I assumed at first to be a weather balloon, but after looking at it for a while I noticed that it was oscillating in a forward whirling movement without losing altitude. It was traveling about 200 to 225 MPH, and heading from west to east.
The object was yellowish white in color and I would estimate that it was a sphere about 5 to 10 feet in diameter.
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## REMARKS: (cont.)
| 1. | Date 8 July 1947 Incident #4. |
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| 2. | Time 11:50 |
| 3. Location Area #3, Rogers Dry Lake, California. | 3. Location Area #3, Rogers Dry Lake, California. |
| 4. | Name of observer Captain John Paul Strapp |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorver Flight Test |
| 6. | Address of observor Muroc Army Air Field, Muroc, California. |
| 7. | Place of observation Observation Truck, Area #3, Rodgers Dry Lake, Calif. |
| 8. Numbor of objects One (1) | 8. Numbor of objects One (1) |
| 9. | Distance of object from obsorver 20,000 feet |
| 10. | Timo in sight 90 seconds |
| 11. | Altitude Lower than 20,000 |
| 12. | Speed slower than the maximum velocity 50-80 aircraft |
| 13. | Direction of flight Slightly north of due west against prevailing wind |
| 14.<br /><br />15. | Tactics rotation or oscillation of slow type (suggested by 2, fins or<br />nobs on the upper surface which crossed each other at intervals<br />Sound not stated |
| 16. | Sizo About 50 |
| 17. | Color silvery |
| 18. | Shape resembled a parachute canopy at first then assumed ovular shape |
| 19. | Odor dotected not stated |
| 20. | It presented a distinct ovular outline, with two (2)<br />Apparent construction projections on the upper surface which might have<br />been thick fins or nobs. These crossed each other at |
| 21. | Exhaust trails of intervals, slow typ suggesting either rotation or oscillation<br />Mone |
| 22. | Woather conditions not stated |
| 23. | Effect on clouds not stated |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs none |
| 25. Manner of disappearance Dropped vision of to the a level mountain sach tops. that comes into line of | 25. Manner of disappearance Dropped vision of to the a level mountain sach tops. that comes into line of |
| 26. | Remarks: (over) |
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## CONFIDENTIAL
On the 8 July 1947 at 11:50 the undersigned was sitting in an observation truck located in Area #3, Rogers Dry Lake, was gaming upward toward a formation of two (2) P-82's and an A-25 aircraft fly ing at 20,000 feet, preparing the carry out of a seat ejection experiment, when I observed a rounded object, white aluminum in color, which at first resembled a parachute canopy. The first im pression was that a premature ejection of the seat and dummy had occurred. This body was ejected at a determined height lower than 20,000 feet, and was falling at three (3) times the rate observed for the parachute which ejected thirty minutes later. As it fell it drifted lightly north of due west aganist the prevailing wind, toward Mount Wilson. The speed, horizontal motion could not be determined, but appeared slower than the maximum velocity F-80 aircraft.
As this object descended through a low enough level to permit observation of its lateral silhouette, it presented a distinct ovular outline, with two (2) projections on the upper surface which might have been thich fins or nobs. These crossed each other at intervals, suggesting either rotation or oscillation of slow type.
## CONFIDENTIAL (cont.)
No smoke flames, propellar arks, engine noise, or other clasuable or visible mens of propulsion were noted. The color was silvery, resembling aluminum painted fabric, and did not appear as dense as a parachute canopy.
When the object dropped to a level such that comes into line of vision of the mountain tops, it was lost to the vision of the observer.
It is estimated that the object was in line of vision about 90 seconds. Of the five (5) people sitting in the observation truck, four (4) observed this object and made remarks about it. These people include:
Mr. Lens-Civilian, Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio. (Other names not given)
The following is my own personal opinions about this object:
1. I think it was a manpma de object, as evidenced distaintly by the outline and functional appearance.
2. It's size was not far from 25 feet with a parachute canbpy.
3. The path followed by this object appeared as though it might have been dropped from a great height.
Seeing this was not a hallucination or other fancies of a sense.
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1. Date: 4 July 1947
2. Time: 1305
3. Location: Portland, Oregon
4. Name of observer: Kenneth A. McDowell
5. Occupation of observer: Patrolman, Portland City Police
6. Address of observer: Portland City Police Dept., Portland, Oregon
7. Place of observation: Parking lot back of police station
8. Number of objects: 5
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: N/S
11. Altitude: N/S
12. Speed: Great speed
13. Direction of flight: 2 discs flying south. 3. in easterly direction
14. Tactics: Dipped up and down in oscillating motion at great speed
15. Sound: None
16. Size: N/S Large
17. Color: Could not be determined
18. Shape: Round - disc-shaped
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: N/S
21. Exhaust trails: N/S - No visible means of propulsion observed
22. Weather conditions: N/S
23. Effect on clouds: N/S
24. Sketches or photographs: None
25. Manner of disappearance: Quickly - before any detailed observation could be made
26. Remarks: (over) CONFIDENTIAL
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| 1. | Date 4 July 47 Incident # |
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| 2. | Time 1305 |
| 3. | Location Milwaukee, Oregon |
| 4. | Name of observer Sergeant Claude Cross |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor Oregon State Police Officer |
| 6. | Address of observor District #1, Milwaukie, Oregon |
| 7. | Placo of observation Police station |
| 8. | Number of objects 3 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo in sight N/S |
| 11. | Altitude Undetermined |
| 12. | Speed XXX Terrific |
| 13. | Direction of flight Northwest |
| 14. Tactics Three discs following each other at terrific speed | 14. Tactics Three discs following each other at terrific speed |
| 15. | Sound None |
| 16. Size N/S | 16. Size N/S |
| 17. Color Whitish brown glint as the sun was reflected from them | 17. Color Whitish brown glint as the sun was reflected from them |
| 18. | Shapo Disc |
| 19. Odor dotected N/S | 19. Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. Apparent construction N/S | 20. Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. Woather conditions N/S | 22. Woather conditions N/S |
| 23. Effect on clouds N/S | 23. Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance N/S |
| 26. | Remarks: (over) |
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Cross say three discs following each other at an undetermined altitude at terrific speed, traveling in a Northwesterly direction. He noticed a whitish brown glint to them as the sun reflected from them. Could give no other description nor could he judge the speed or altitude. No sound was made by the objects.
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| 1. | Date 4 July 47 Incident #8 |
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| 2. | Time 1305 |
| | 3. Location Portland, Oregon |
| 4. | Name of observer W. A. Lissy |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor Patrolman also a private pilot |
| 6. | Address of observor Portland City Police Dept. |
| 7. Placo of observation ground | 7. Placo of observation ground |
| 8. | Number of objects 3 |
| 9. Distance of object from observer N/S | 9. Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo in sight N/S |
| 11.. | Altitude 40,000 ft |
| 12. | Speed terrific |
| 13. | Direction of flight South |
| 14. Tactics Straight-line formation except last disc fluttered to side in arc | 14. Tactics Straight-line formation except last disc fluttered to side in arc |
| 15. | Sound None |
| 16. | Size N/S |
| 17. | Color white |
| 18. | Shape disc |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. Apparent construction N/S | 20. Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails None |
| 22. | Weather conditions Clear with little or no cloud formations visible<br />from ground |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S - no clouds |
| 24. Sketches or photographs None | 24. Sketches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance N/S |
| 26. | Remarks: (Over) |
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Patrolman W. A. Lissy of the Portland City Police Department possesses a private pilot license. He perceived three flat round discs which flew at terrific speed in straight line formation the last disc fluttering very rapidly in a side-way arc. They saw no evidence of any motivating powers and there were no vapor or smoke trails. No sound could be heard. Ground temperature was 82°F with little or no cloud formation.
NOTE: Corroroborated account. Witnessed by Patrolman D. W. Ellis
(also a private pilot) Both very dependable & trustworthy
officers.
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| 1. | Incidont ga<br />Date 4 July 47 |
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| 2. Time 1305 | 2. Time 1305 |
| 3. | Location Portland, Oregon |
| 4. Name of observer D. W. Ellis | 4. Name of observer D. W. Ellis |
| | 5. Occupation of observer Patrolman |
| 6. Address of observor Portland City Police Dept., Oregon | 6. Address of observor Portland City Police Dept., Oregon |
| | 7. Placo of observation Portland, Oregon |
| 8. | Number of objects 3 |
| | 9. Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. Timo in sight N/S | 10. Timo in sight N/S |
| 11. | Altitude Approx 40,000 ft |
| 12. | Speed terrific |
| 13. | Direction of flight South |
| 14. | Tactics Straight-line formation except last which flutter to side in arc |
| 15. | Sound None |
| 16. | N.S<br />Size |
| 17. Color White | 17. Color White |
| 18. | Shapo Disc |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails None |
| 22. Weather conditions Clear with little or no cloud formation visible<br />from ground | 22. Weather conditions Clear with little or no cloud formation visible<br />from ground |
| 23. | Effoct on clouds N/S- no clouds |
| | 24. Skotches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance N/S |
| 26. | Remarks: (over) |
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Patrolman D. N. Ellis (also a private pilot) perceived three flat round discs which flew at terrific speed in straight line formation, the last disc fluttering very rapidly in a side-way arc. He saw no evidence of any motivating powers and there were no vapor or smoke trails. No sound could be heard. Ground temperature was 82°F with little or no cloud formation.
NOTE: Corroborated account. Witnessed by Patrolman W. A. Lissy (also a private pilot) Both very dependable & trustworthy officers
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| 1. | Date 4 July 1947 |
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| 2. ல் Time 1305 | 2. ல் Time 1305 |
| 3. | Location Portland, Oregon |
| 4. | Name of observor Capt. K. A. Prehn |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor Harbor Pilot, |
| 6. | Address of observor Ft NW Irving St., Portland |
| 7. | Placo of observation " |
| 8. | Number of objects 3 to 6 - unable to ascertain |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo in sight N/S |
| 11. | Altitude High |
| 12. | Speed terrific |
| 13. | Direction of flight South over the Globe Mills |
| 14. | Tactics oscillated, wobbled, disappeared & reappeared. |
| 15. | Sound N/S |
| 16. | Size N/S |
| 17. | Color chromium- shiny |
| 18. Shape full disc, half-moon shape, then nothing. | 18. Shape full disc, half-moon shape, then nothing. |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction /S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. | Woather conditions /s |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs /S |
| 25. Manner of disappearance disappeared and reappeared | 25. Manner of disappearance disappeared and reappeared |
| 26. | Romarks: (over) |
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Members of the harbor patrol at the foot of NW Irving Street stepped out when they heard the all-car alert. Capt. K. A. Prehn, Harbor Pilot, A.T. Austed and Patrolman K. C. Hoff, all saw the objects and said they appeared to be going south high over the love Mills at terrific speed. Capt. Prehn said the flashes kept them from ascertaining whether there were three or six.
"The discs would oscillate and sometimes we would see a full disc, then a half-moon shape, then nothing at all," he reported. The objects looked gore like a shiny chromium hub cap off a car which wobbled, disappeared and reappeared!
There was a plane in the sky at the time, but all were emphatic that the discs were not planes.
RELIABILITY:
Corroborated report
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| 1. | Date 4 July 1947 Incident #10 |
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| 2. | Time 8:04 P. M. |
| 3. Location Shortly Boise, Idaho | 3. Location Shortly Boise, Idaho |
| 4. Name of observer Capt E. J. Smith | 4. Name of observer Capt E. J. Smith |
| 5. | Occupation of obşorvor UAL Pilot |
| 6. | Address of observor UAL Office Boise |
| 7. | Placo of observation Over Emmett, Ida.<br />Air- |
| 8. | Numbor of objects 9-5 at first, then 4 more |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer /S |
| 10. Timo in sight M/S - but followed them for about 45 miles | 10. Timo in sight M/S - but followed them for about 45 miles |
| 11. | Altitudo /s |
| 12. | Speed N/S + |
| 13. | Direction of flight Northwest |
| 14. Tactics preserved "loose formation" | 14. Tactics preserved "loose formation" |
| 15. | Sound /S |
| 16. | Size N/S |
| 17. | Color N/S |
| 18. Shapo Could not be ascertained but appeared thin and smooth on the<br />bottom and rough on the top | 18. Shapo Could not be ascertained but appeared thin and smooth on the<br />bottom and rough on the top |
| 19. | Odor detectedx/s |
| 20. | Apparent construction /S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. | Weather conditions N/S however, a sunset was mentioned |
| 23. | Effect on clouds /S |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance Could not be ascertained |
| 26. | Romarks: (over) |
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Capt B. J. Smith, UAL Pilot, enroute to Seattle reported that he and the entire crew of the westbound UAL plane saw nine flying discs near Emmett, Idaho. At first he saw 5 discs flying what appeared to be a "Loose formation." They called Marty Morrow, Stewardess, to the cockpit to verify that they were actually seeing the discs. She saw them too. Then they saw 4 more of them, three cluster together, and a 4th flying by itself, way off in the distance.
Capt Smith described them as follows:
5 "somethings" which were "thin and smooth on the bottom and rough appearing on top." Silhouetted against sunset shortly after the plane took off at 8:04 p. m. "We saw them clearly," he reported. "We followed them in a northwesterly direction for about 45 miles. Finally they disappeared. We were unable to tell whether they outsped the plane or disintegrated.
He couldn't determine the shape "We can't say whether they were saucer like, oval or anything else," "But whatever they were, they were not other aircraft, nor were they smoke or clouds.
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| 2. | Time Evening |
| 3. | Location Lake City, Seattle Wash |
| 4. | Name of observor Frank Ryman |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor Coast Guardsman |
| 6. Address of observor Lake City, Seattle, Wash. | 6. Address of observor Lake City, Seattle, Wash. |
| 7. | Placo of observation Ground - Lake City |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo in sight 10 minutes |
| 11. | Altitude N/S |
| 12. | Speed /S |
| 13. | Direction of flight over north end of Lake Washington |
| 14. | Tactics Horizontal flight |
| 15. | Sound /s |
| 16. | Size N/S |
| 17. | Color "white" |
| 18. | Shapo saucer or ball shaped |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction /S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails /S |
| 22. | Woather conditions N/S |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. Sketches or photographs 1 news photographx | 24. Sketches or photographs 1 news photographx |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance N/S |
| 26. | Remarks: (over) |
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The results of Ryman's photographic effort showed a tiny light spot against the dark background of the evening sky. He took the picture when the disc was directly overhead. He and his wife watched it for about 10 minutes as it seemed to speed across the sky. Her impression was that it was a shiny ball at great height.
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| 1. | Date 4 July 1947 Incident # |
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| 2. | Time 1305 |
| | 3. Location Vancouver, Washington |
| | 4. Name of observer John Sullivan |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor Sheriff's Deputy |
| 6. | Address of observor Vancouver, Washington |
| 7. | Placo of observation Vancouver, Washington, "ground" |
| | 8. Numbor of objects 20 to 30 |
| | 9. Distance of object from observer 3 to 5 miles away over Portland |
| 10. | Timo in sight N/S |
| 11. | Altitude N/S |
| 12. | Speed N/S |
| 13. | Direction of flight N/S |
| 14. | Tactics N/S |
| 15. | Sound low humming sound |
| 16. | Size N/S |
| 17. | Color N/S |
| 18. Shapo my shaped like flock of geese | 18. Shapo my shaped like flock of geese |
| 19. Odor dotected N.S | 19. Odor dotected N.S |
| 20. | Apparent construction N/A |
| 21. Exhaust trails N/S | 21. Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. | Woathor conditions N/S |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. Skotches or photographs None | 24. Skotches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance N/S |
| 26. | Romarks: (over) RESTRICTED |
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In Vancouver, Washington, Sheriff's Deputies, John Sullivan & Clarence McKay and Fred Krives, heard the Portland police radio broadcast and ran out of the Sheriff's office to look at the sky. Over Portland about three to five miles away, Sullivan said, they saw 20 to 30 objects "like a flight of geese." "They heard a low humming sound.
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| 2. | Time 1400 |
| 3. | Location Portland, Oregon |
| 4. | Name of observer E. A. Evans |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor N/S |
| 6. | Address of observer 3433 SW Nacadan Ave. |
| 7. | Placo of observation Portland, Oregon ground |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 at first 2 later |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo in sight 2-4 seconds |
| 11. | Altitude one object appeared not too high, 2 others appeared far away<br />& very high |
| 12. | Spood very fast |
| 13. | Direction of flight 1, west to east, 2- north |
| 14. | Tactics N/S |
| 15. | Sound N/S |
| 16. | Size N/S |
| 17. | Color Resembled metallic discs glinting in sunlight |
| 18. | Shapo disc |
| n/s<br />19. Odor dotected | n/s<br />19. Odor dotected |
| 20. | Apparent construction n/s - unless metallic |
| 21. | Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. | Woather conditions N/S |
| 23. | Effoct on clouds N/S |
| 24. Sketches or photographs None | 24. Sketches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance out of sight within 2 to 4 seconds |
| 26. | Remarks: (over)<br />RESTRICTED |
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Three discs were observed by E. A. Evans & neighbors, one object appeared very high end two others appe red far away and very high. One traveled from west to east, two others traveled north. They resembled metallic discs glinting in the sunlight. They first appeared in the west and were out of sight in the east in 2 to 4 seconds.
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3. Location Portland, Oregon
4. Name of observor Mrs. Lawrence J. Hayward
5. Occupation of obsorvor N/S
6. Address of observor 6124 N. E.21st Ave., Portland
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9. Distanco of object from observer N/S
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| 2. | Time 1700 |
| 3. | Location Portland, Oregon |
| 4. | Name of observer Thomas W. Dwyer |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor N/S |
| 6. | Address of observor 1232 N. E. 59th Ave |
| 7. | Placo of observation Portland, Oregon |
| | 8. Numbor of objects 3 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observor N/S |
| 10. | Timo in sight N/S |
| 11. | Altitude high |
| 12. | Speed N/S |
| 13. Direction of flight 1 southeast; 2- northeast | 13. Direction of flight 1 southeast; 2- northeast |
| 14. Tactics N/S | 14. Tactics N/S |
| 15. | Sound N/S |
| 16. | Size N/S |
| 17. | Color silver |
| 18. | Shapo N/S |
| 19. | Odor detected N/S |
| 20. Apparent construction N/S | 20. Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. | Weather conditions N/S |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. Skotches or photographs N/S | 24. Skotches or photographs N/S |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance N/S |
| 26. Remarks: One object was he ding southeast and | 26. Remarks: One object was he ding southeast and |
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| 1. Date 7 4 July 1947 | 1. Date 7 4 July 1947 |
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| 2. | Time 1100 |
| 3. | Location Mt Jefferson, Oregon |
| 4. | Name of observer C. J. Bogne |
| 5. | Occupation of observor N/S |
| 6. | Address of observor Tigard, Oregon |
| 7. | Placo of observation Near Redmond - ground |
| 8. | Number of objects 4 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo in sight N/S |
| 11. | Altitude N/S |
| 12. | Speed N/S |
| 13. | Direction of flight N/S |
| 14. | Tactics N/S |
| 15. | Sound N/S |
| 16. | Size N/S |
| 17. | Color /S |
| 18. | Shapo disc |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. Apparent construction N/S | 20. Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. | Woather conditions N/6 |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs *** None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance N/S |
| 26.<br />past Mt | Remarks: C. J. Bagne, Tigard reported that<br />Jefferson at |
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| 1. | Dato 24th June 1947 #17 |
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| 2. | Timo 1500 |
| 3. Location Nt. Ranier, Washington | 3. Location Nt. Ranier, Washington |
| 4. | Name of observer Kenneth Arnold |
| | 5. Occupation of obsorver Dealer in fire control supplies holds private<br />license |
| 6. | pilot's<br />Address of observor Box 387. Boise, Idabb |
| 7. | Place of observation Near Mineral, Washington |
| 8. | Number of objects 9 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer WA20 to 25 miles |
| 10. | Timo in sight 2-1/2 to 3 minutes |
| 11. | Altitude 9.500 ft |
| 12. | Spood Approx 150 MPH |
| 13. | Direction of flight North to South at 170° |
| 14. Tactics Horizontal flight | 14. Tactics Horizontal flight |
| 15. | Sound N/S |
| | 16. Size Approximately that of DC-4 -45 to 50 ft |
| 17. | Color mirror like |
| 18. | Shapo Approximately circular |
| 19. | Odor dotoctod N/S |
| 20. Apparent construction x/S | 20. Apparent construction x/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails /S |
| 22. Woathor conditions CAVU | 22. Woathor conditions CAVU |
| 23. Effect on clouds x/S | 23. Effect on clouds x/S |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs Dravings |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance N/S |
| 26. | Remarks: (over) |
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Pilot Kenneth Arnold was flying his plana at an altitude of approximately 9,200 feet. He trimmed out plane in direction of Yakima, Washington which was almost directly east of his position and sat in his plane ob- serving the sky and the terrain. To the left was a DC-4 and to his rear approximately 15 miles distant there was a 14,000 ft elevation. The sky was clear as crystal. A bright flash suddenly reflected on the plane. Upon looking to the left and to the north of Mt. Rainer he observed a chain of 9 peculiar looking craft flying from north to south at approximately 9.500 ft elevation and going seemingly in a definite direction of about 170°. Thought at first they were jet aircraft but noticed that every few seconds 2 or 3 of them would dip or change their games course slightly just enough to cause the sun to strike them at an angle which reflected brightly on he plane. As they approached Mt. Rainier he could observe their outlines. against the snow quite plainly. but couldn't find any tails. Clocked speed and found it to be approximately 150 MPH. Never before had he observed planes flying so close to mountain tops. They flew directly south to southeast down the hog's back of a mountain range. Pilot thought they were at approximately the same elevation as he was. They flew in rather diagonal chain-like line as if linked together and seemed to hold a definite direction but swerved in and out of the high mountain peaks. Distance which was almost at right angles seemed to be between 20 to 25 miles. Thought they were quite large to be observed at that distance even on a clear day. They seemed smaller that the C-4 but he judged their span to be as wide as the further est engines on each side of the fuselage of the DC-4 (45 to 50 ft). The chain seemed to be approximately five miles long.
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| 1. | Date 20 Oct 47 Incident #19 |
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| 2. | Time 1320 |
| 3. Location David Road, Dayton, Ohio | 3. Location David Road, Dayton, Ohio |
| | 4. Name of observer Baxt S. C. Britton |
| | 5. Occupation of observor Daddy N/S |
| 6. | Address of observor David Road, Dayton |
| 69 | 7. Placo of observation ground - David Road, Dayton |
| 8. | Number of objects 2 |
| | 9. Distanco of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Tino in sight N/S |
| 11. | Altitude 1 to 5 miles high could not be determined |
| 12. | Speed Very fast |
| 13. | Diroction of flight West to East but slightly to the North |
| 14. | Tactics One object followed the other about a city block apart |
| 15. | Sound None |
| 16. | Size N/S |
| 17. | Color Reflected light |
| 18. | Shapo like cigar |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails like a slight trace of steam |
| 22. | Weather conditions CAVU |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S - no clouds |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance N/S |
| 26. | Remarks: (over) |
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Witness strolling in his orchard in an easterly direction when his grandson called his attention to the funny flying fishes in the sky" Looking up he saw 2 strange looking craft flying very fast in a very straight course from West to East but slightly to the North. The sun was to observer's right and the sky cloudless which seemed to make the objects reflect the sun- light rather brilliantly. As a result the shape was not clearly evident but he distinctly observed that they did not have wings and they looked like cigars longer then they were wide. They were flying together, one object to the rear about one city block apart and to the right of the leading plane. They did not dip nor veer from a straight flight in any manner. Seemed very high but observer could not judge this except that they were at least a mile high and possibly 5 miles high. There was no noise nor sound of any kind. The trail or exhaust was very unusual and seemed like a slight trace of steam attached to the plane which disappeared immediately. It did not persit in the air like vapor trails nor like exhaust from ordinary planes and jet air- craft. Witness familiar with aircraft since they fly over his property daily. He was positive that they were not meteors, birds nor ordinary aircraft.
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| 1. | Date 20 Oct 47 |
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| 2. | Time 1100 |
| | 3. Location Xenia, Ohio |
| 123456<br />4. Name of observer Rith Atkinson | 123456<br />4. Name of observer Rith Atkinson |
| | 5. Occupation of obsorvor N/S |
| 6. | Address of observer R 1, Xenia, Ohio |
| 7. | Placo of observation Xenia, Ohio |
| | 8. Number of objects 1 |
| a 9. | Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Time in sight N/S |
| 11. | Altitude 1000 to 1500 ft |
| 12. | Speed fast |
| 13. Direction of flight Southwest | 13. Direction of flight Southwest |
| 14. | Tactics straight course |
| 15. | Sound None |
| 16. Size 12" in dia. | 16. Size 12" in dia. |
| 17. Color Silver | 17. Color Silver |
| 18. | Shape round |
| 19. Odor dotected N/S | 19. Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. Apparent construction N/S | 20. Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. Exhaust trails N/S | 21. Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. | Weather conditions N/S |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance /S |
| 26. | Remarks: Could not see any propellers or<br />thought strange nor was the object making any |
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| 2. نه Time 1645 | 2. نه Time 1645 | 2. نه Time 1645 |
| 3. | Location Des Moines, Iowa | Location Des Moines, Iowa |
| 4. | Namo of observer Dale Bays | Namo of observer Dale Bays |
| 5. | Occupation | of obsorvor Agent of Amazing Stories Magazine |
| 6. | Address | of observor Box 12, Crocker, Mo. |
| 7. | Placo of observation Not stated | Placo of observation Not stated |
| 8. | Numbor of objects at first 5. then 13 | Numbor of objects at first 5. then 13 |
| 9. 88 | Distance of object from observer Not stated | Distance of object from observer Not stated |
| 10. | Timo in | sight Not stated |
| 11. | Altitude | 1200 ft. |
| 12. | Speed | 300 mph |
| 13. | Direction of flight NNW | Direction of flight NNW |
| 14. | Tactics single file | Tactics single file |
| 15. | Sound like an electric motor or dynamo | Sound like an electric motor or dynamo |
| 16. | Size about 12 ft. thick & 175 to 250 ft. in diameter | Size about 12 ft. thick & 175 to 250 ft. in diameter |
| 17. | Color | Dirty white |
| 18. | Shapo Between circle and oval - inverted saucer | Shapo Between circle and oval - inverted saucer |
| 19. | Odor dotected Not stated | Odor dotected Not stated |
| 20. Apparent construction Not stated | 20. Apparent construction Not stated | 20. Apparent construction Not stated |
| 21. | Exhaust | trails Not stated |
| 22. | Woather conditions Not stated | Woather conditions Not stated |
| 23. | Effoct on clouds Not stated | Effoct on clouds Not stated |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs None | Sketches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance Not stated | Manner of disappearance Not stated |
| 26. Remarks: None | 26. Remarks: None | 26. Remarks: None |
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| 1. | Date | 21 June 1947 Incidont #22 |
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| 2. | Time | Shortly before noon |
| 3. Location Spokane, Washington | 3. Location Spokane, Washington | 3. Location Spokane, Washington |
| 4. | Name | of observer Guy R. Overman |
| 5. | | Occupation of obsorvor Not stated |
| 6. | | Address of observor 621 B. Hoffman Ave., Spokane, Washington |
| 7. | Placo of observation Spokane, Washington on ground | Placo of observation Spokane, Washington on ground |
| 8. | Numbor | of objects one at first. later others more indistinct |
| 9. | | Distanco of object from observer Not stated |
| 10. | Timo | in sight Not stated |
| 11. Altitude 7,000 or 8,000 feet | 11. Altitude 7,000 or 8,000 feet | 11. Altitude 7,000 or 8,000 feet |
| 12. | Speed slower than 2 motored plane. | Speed slower than 2 motored plane. |
| 13. Direction of flight South, a little to the west of south | 13. Direction of flight South, a little to the west of south | 13. Direction of flight South, a little to the west of south |
| 14. | Tactics Flashed repeatedly as it moved along | Tactics Flashed repeatedly as it moved along |
| 15. | Sound | Not stated |
| 16. | Size | Quite large |
| 17. | Color | Shiny - silvery |
| 18. Shape flashes or discs | 18. Shape flashes or discs | 18. Shape flashes or discs |
| 19. | Odor dotected Not stated | Odor dotected Not stated |
| 20. Apparent construction flashes or discs | 20. Apparent construction flashes or discs | 20. Apparent construction flashes or discs |
| 21. | Exhaust trails Not stated | Exhaust trails Not stated |
| 22. Woathor conditions Not stated | 22. Woathor conditions Not stated | 22. Woathor conditions Not stated |
| 23. | Effoct | on clouds Not stated |
| 24. Skotches or photographs None | 24. Skotches or photographs None | 24. Skotches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance became less distinct but flashed repeatedly. | Manner of disappearance became less distinct but flashed repeatedly. |
| 26. | | Romarks: (over) |
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RESTRICTED On Saturday June 21st, shortly before noon, I was in our yard at 21st, shortly before noon, I was home when I happened to glance up at a passing plane. I would say this was a two motored one from one of the army bases, flying south at about 10,000 or 12,000. feet. On the mere glance at the plane a bright shiny flash attracted my attention, coming from approximately two or three thousand feet lower than the plane, but slightly ahead of my line of vision of the plane. My first thought was that the plane had thrown out hand bills, but this could not be as they (the flashes or disks) were ahead of the plane. One thing different tho, it seems to me they were not traveling as fast as the plane. We realize to, now, that whatever they were, they must have been quite large, being as plain as the nearest one was, yet so high. And again, they were traveling south against prevailing winds. At least some of the smaller flashes, if not all were as high or higher than the plane, but the nearest one seamed lower, both when it flashed and otherwise, as it did intermittently.
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| 2. | Time 5:45 PM approximately |
| 3. Location Boise, Idaho | 3. Location Boise, Idaho |
| 4. | Name of observer Angelo Donofrio |
| 5. | Occupation of obscrvor Not stated |
| 6. Address of observor 917 East Bannock Street, Boise, Idaho | 6. Address of observor 917 East Bannock Street, Boise, Idaho |
| 7. Placo of observation Boise, Idaho traveling west to Plantation Golf Cour | 7. Placo of observation Boise, Idaho traveling west to Plantation Golf Cour |
| 8. | Numbor of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer 10 miles |
| 10. | Timo in sight few minutes |
| 11. | Altitude 3,000 feet |
| 12. | Spood Stationary |
| 13. Direction of flight Stationary | 13. Direction of flight Stationary |
| 14. | Tactics None |
| 15. | Sound Not stated |
| 16. | Size Not stated |
| 17. | Color Bright and silvery |
| 18. | Shapo Half circled |
| 19. | Odor dotected Not Stated |
| 20. Apparent construction Looked like a mirror in the sun | 20. Apparent construction Looked like a mirror in the sun |
| 21. | Exhaust trails Not stated |
| 22. | Woathor conditions Not stated |
| 23. | Effect on clouds Seemed to be clinging to a huge cloud |
| 24. Sketches or photographs None | 24. Sketches or photographs None |
| 25. Manner of disappearance Not Stated | 25. Manner of disappearance Not Stated |
| 26. | Romarks: (over) |
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An object was seen in this locality on 30 June 1947. The hour was approximately 5:45 PM and we (my wife and I) were traveling west to the Plantation Golf Course, which is approximately five miles from Boise. On the way, I happened to spot something in the sky which seemed to be clinging to a huge cloud. It was half circled in shape and just as bright and silvery looking as a mirror caught in the rays of the sun. After a few minutes of traveling and looking the object disappeared. I would say it was about 10 miles distant, and from our location, approximately 3,000 feet in the air.
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| 2. | Time 6:15 P.M. evening |
| 3. Location Weiser, Idaho | 3. Location Weiser, Idaho |
| 4. | Name of observer Mrs. Herbert Erickson |
| 5. Occupation of obsorvor Not Stated | 5. Occupation of obsorvor Not Stated |
| 6. Address of observor R. #2, Weiser, Idaho | 6. Address of observor R. #2, Weiser, Idaho |
| 7. | Placo of observation Weiser, Idaho toward the west |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 at first later 1 more |
| | 9. Distance of object from observer Not stated |
| 10. | Timo in sight few seconds |
| 11. | Altitude Not stated |
| 12. | Speed Not stated |
| 13. | Direction of flight South easterly course |
| 14. | Tactics shooting up and down |
| 15. | Sound None |
| 16. | Size Not stated to far away to determine |
| 17. Color Glistening in the sun | 17. Color Glistening in the sun |
| 18. | Shapo Not stated to far away to determine |
| 19. | Odor dotected Not stated |
| 20. | Apparent construction Tiny object which emitted vapor |
| 21. | Exhaust trails Vapor looked like clouds, kept shape and seemed to glide<br />across the sky to the east. |
| 22. | Woathor conditions Clear |
| 23. | Effect on clouds Not stated |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance only a glisten and vapor could no longer be seen |
| 26. | Romarks: (over) |
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On the evening of June 12 about 6:15, a neighbor and I returning home from another neighbors, glanced into the sky toward the West, and saw what we thought was smoke from an airplane. She mentioned that she had never seen that before, so we stopped to look and listen, thinking we would see the plane. But there was no sound, so we kept looking until we saw a tiny object from which the vapor was emitting. It was so far away we could not determine the size or even the shape. Its only identity was a glisten in the sun. We had watched this one for a few seconds, when from the general direction of the sun, another object shot into the sky. It followed the general direction of the first, shooting up and down before settling to a south-easterly course across the sky, where we followed them until they were only a glisten and the vapor could no longer be seen. After the objects were gone, we continued to look and to watch the vapor that had been left which now looked like clouds but kept a shape, and this shape seemed to glide across the sky to the East where there was a black streak leading to the horizon. The vapor stayed in the sky for over an hour.
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| 2. Time 11:45 p.m. | 2. Time 11:45 p.m. |
| 3. Location East over West Trenton, New Jersey | 3. Location East over West Trenton, New Jersey |
| 4. Name of observer Miss Marion Marshall | 4. Name of observer Miss Marion Marshall |
| 5. Occupation of obscrvor Not stated | 5. Occupation of obscrvor Not stated |
| 6. | Address of observor WINJ Western Electric, Trenton, New Jersey |
| 7. | Placo of observation Southbound platform of the West Trenton station of<br />the Reading railroad |
| 8. | Numbor of objects 1 |
| 9. Distance of object from observer Not Stated | 9. Distance of object from observer Not Stated |
| 10. | Time in sight Not Stated |
| 11. | Altitude High |
| 12. | Speed Fast |
| 13. Direction of flight East over West Trenton | 13. Direction of flight East over West Trenton |
| 14. | Tactics Not stated |
| 15. | Sound Not stated |
| 16. | Size Not stated |
| 17. | Color Luminous |
| 18. | Shapo Flying saucer - no tail or halo |
| 19. | Odor dotectod Not stated |
| 20. Apparent construction Not stated | 20. Apparent construction Not stated |
| 21. | Exhaust trails None |
| 22. | Woathor conditions Bright Moonlight |
| 23. | Effoct on clouds Not stated |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance Not stated |
| 26. | Romarks: Over<br />RESTRICTED |
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I wish to report having seen a "flying saucer" on July 4, 1947, traveling east over West Trenton at 11:45 p.m. It was "flying" high and fast, was self-luminous with no tail or halo. The moonlight was bright at the time and I was standing on the southbound platform of the West Trenton station of the Reading railroad.
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| 2. | Time Between 3:00 and 5:00 PM in the afternoon |
| 3. | Location Pan American Airways, Harmon Field, Newfoundland |
| 4. | Name of observer Robert W. Leidy |
| 5. | Occupation of observer Station Mechanic |
| | 6. Address of observer APO 864, c/o Postmaster, New York, New York |
| 7. | Placo of observation Traveling in a car, returning from fishing. |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distance of object from obsorvor Not Stated |
| 10. | Timo in sight Not stated |
| 11. | Altitude Not stated |
| 12. | Speod Terrific rate of speed in a circle because of the arcs in the path. |
| 13. | Direction of flight Not stated |
| 14. | Tactics Definite trail and caused clouds to break open as it went through.<br />It looked to be traveling in a circle and left sharp edges to cloud |
| 15. | Sound Not stated |
| 16. | Sizo Not stated |
| 17. | Color No difference in color looked as if object broke the cloud and left<br />this opening. |
| 181 | Shapo Trail horizontal |
| 19. | Odor dotected Not stated |
| 20. | Apparent construction object or flying discs |
| 21. | Exhaust trails bluish streak |
| 22. | Weather conditions Clear with clouds |
| 23. | Effect on clouds Cut a path through the cloud & you could see the trail<br />right through the clouds, and it left sharp edges on the clouds. |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs Kodachrome film |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance Not stated |
| 26. | Romarks; (over) |
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Mr. Woodruff saw the object or flying disc first and said he saw the thing travelling through the sky. We did not believe him at first but when he was so concerned about it we stopped the car and got out. I had my camera so took a picture of it. There was a bluish streak left in the sky which could not have been a cloud formation. It was a definite trail and caused the clouds to break open as it went through. It cut a clear path through the cloud and you could see the trail right through the cloud, it looked to be travelling in a big circle and it left sharp edges to the clouds. The trail looked as if an object passed through similar to that of a pebble leaving a ring in the pond. There was no difference in color. It looked as if the object broke and cloud and left this opening.
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| 1. Date 24 June Incident 28<br />1947 | 1. Date 24 June Incident 28<br />1947 | 1. Date 24 June Incident 28<br />1947 |
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| 2. Time Not stated | 2. Time Not stated | 2. Time Not stated |
| 3. | Location Idaho | Location Idaho |
| 4. | Name of observer Lt Governer Donald S. Whitehead | Name of observer Lt Governer Donald S. Whitehead |
| | 5. Occupation of observor Lt. Governor | 5. Occupation of observor Lt. Governor |
| 6. | Address of observor Not stated | Address of observor Not stated |
| 7. | Placo of observation Idaho western sky | Placo of observation Idaho western sky |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 | Number of objects 1 |
| 9. Distance of object from observer Not stated | 9. Distance of object from observer Not stated | 9. Distance of object from observer Not stated |
| 10. | Timo in sight Not stated | Timo in sight Not stated |
| 11. | Altitudo Not stated | Altitudo Not stated |
| 12. | Speed Dabcobabad Remained immobile | Speed Dabcobabad Remained immobile |
| 13. Direction of flight Didn't move just seemed to go below the horizon<br />with the rotation of the earth | 13. Direction of flight Didn't move just seemed to go below the horizon<br />with the rotation of the earth | 13. Direction of flight Didn't move just seemed to go below the horizon<br />with the rotation of the earth |
| 14. | Tactics | boboboboc hovering |
| 15. | Sound | Not stated |
| 16. | Size | not stated |
| 17. | Color | not stated |
| 18. | Shapo | comet-like |
| 19. | Odor dotected Not stated | Odor dotected Not stated |
| 20. | Apparent construction not stated | Apparent construction not stated |
| 21. | Exhaust | trails Not stated |
| 22. | Woather conditions Not stated | Woather conditions Not stated |
| 23. | Effect on clouds comet-like hanging in the western sky | Effect on clouds comet-like hanging in the western sky |
| 24. Sketches or photographs Not stated | 24. Sketches or photographs Not stated | 24. Sketches or photographs Not stated |
| 25. | Manner | of disappearance seemed to go below the horizon with the<br />botation of the earth. |
| 26. | Romarks: | XXXXXX (Over) |
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| 1. Dato 14 June 1947 Incident #29 | 1. Dato 14 June 1947 Incident #29 | 1. Dato 14 June 1947 Incident #29 |
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| 2. Time 1200 noon first time later at 1415 approximately | 2. Time 1200 noon first time later at 1415 approximately | 2. Time 1200 noon first time later at 1415 approximately |
| 3. Location XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Portland, Oregon | 3. Location XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Portland, Oregon | 3. Location XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Portland, Oregon |
| 4. | Namo of observer Richard Rankin | Namo of observer Richard Rankin |
| 5. | Occupation | of obsorvor Pilot |
| 6. | Address | of observor 1808 South "M" St., Bakersfield, California |
| 7. | Placo of observation Ground Front yard | Placo of observation Ground Front yard |
| 8. | Number of objects 10 first time 7 second time | Number of objects 10 first time 7 second time |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer Not stated | Distance of object from observer Not stated |
| 10. | Timo in | sight Not stated |
| 11. | Altitude 8500 feet | Altitude 8500 feet |
| 12. | Spood 350 miles per hour | Spood 350 miles per hour |
| 13. | Direction of flight First group South to North. Second group North to<br />South | Direction of flight First group South to North. Second group North to<br />South |
| 14. | Tactics | Flying in "V" formation with one object straggling in the rear |
| 15. | Sound | Not stated |
| 16. | Size | Resembled the XF5U-1 |
| 17. | Color | Not stated |
| 18. | Shapo resembled the XF5U-1, the so called "Flying Flapjack" | Shapo resembled the XF5U-1, the so called "Flying Flapjack" |
| 19. | Odor dotoctod Not Stated | Odor dotoctod Not Stated |
| 20. | Apparent construction flying machines | Apparent construction flying machines |
| 21. | Exhaust trails Not stated | Exhaust trails Not stated |
| 22. | Woather conditions Clear and Sunny | Woather conditions Clear and Sunny |
| 23. | Effect on clouds Not Stated | Effect on clouds Not Stated |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs None | Sketches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of | disappearance Not Stated |
| 26. | Remarks: | (Over) |
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At approximately 1200 noon on the 14 of June I was lying in the front yard of my home. There was a lad mowing the lawm at the time. I looked into the sky and saw ten articles flying from the South to the North at what I would judge to be 8500 ft. The objects were flying at approximately what I would judge to be 350 miles per hour. I distinctly remember that at the time I saw the articles I mentioned it to the lad who was mowing the lawn at the time. I told the lad that the objects were in all probability some sort of Army or Navy test planes from the nearby test centers on the deserts of Sourt hern California. The objects resembled the pictures that I have seen of the XF5U-1, the so called "Flying Flapjack" that the Navy is testing. At approximately 115 I went back into the yard to sit and lie in the shade. At this time the objects reappeared going from North to South, although this time there were only seven of the articles. When I first saw the original ten objects they were flying in a "v" formation with one object seemingly straggling in the rear of the formation. When the objects appeared the second time they were still in the "V" formation although there was only seven of the objects at this time. I remember at this time that I told the lad, who was still working on the lawn, that probably three of the objects had proceeded back to their base on a different course. I actually thought that this was the case, that the other three objects had probably gone back to their base on the other side of the mountains from Bakersfield. I am firmly convinced that the articles I saw are actually some sort of flying machines although I cannot say from where they came or to where they were going.
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| 1. | Date | 7 January 1948 Incident #30 |
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| 2. Time 1925 EST | 2. Time 1925 EST | 2. Time 1925 EST |
| 3. | Location Lockbourne Army Air Base, Columbus, Ohio | Location Lockbourne Army Air Base, Columbus, Ohio |
| 4. | Name of observer Charles E. McGee, Capt. USAF | Name of observer Charles E. McGee, Capt. USAF |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor Asst. Operations Officer (Pilot) | Occupation of obsorvor Asst. Operations Officer (Pilot) |
| 6. | Address of observor Airdrome Operations, Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio | Address of observor Airdrome Operations, Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio |
| 7. | Placo | of observation Runway 23 Overhead approach |
| 8. | Number of objects, 1 | Number of objects, 1 |
| 9. Distance of object from observer first 4-5 miles Southwest of Base<br />second time 6-7 miles West and moved westely in a hovering manner | 9. Distance of object from observer first 4-5 miles Southwest of Base<br />second time 6-7 miles West and moved westely in a hovering manner | 9. Distance of object from observer first 4-5 miles Southwest of Base<br />second time 6-7 miles West and moved westely in a hovering manner |
| 10. | Timo in | sight Not stated |
| 11. | Altitude 3000 ft approximately | Altitude 3000 ft approximately |
| 12. | Speed slow | Speed slow |
| 13. | Direction of flight West | Direction of flight West |
| 14. | Tactics Flashed on and off, on westward flight appeared to be fading<br />and descending | Tactics Flashed on and off, on westward flight appeared to be fading<br />and descending |
| 15. | Sound | No noise |
| 16. | Size Large size of a flood light | Size Large size of a flood light |
| 17. | Color | white later yellowish to orange |
| 18. | Shape Oval as if looking at spot light | Shape Oval as if looking at spot light |
| 19. Odor dotected Not stated | 19. Odor dotected Not stated | 19. Odor dotected Not stated |
| 20. | Apparent construction like a spot light | Apparent construction like a spot light |
| 21. | | Exhaust trails Nebostebe Bluish streaks like a jet effect out |
| 22. | "squawk" box.<br />Woather conditions from right Sky (according solid overcast to Boudreaux on | "squawk" box.<br />Woather conditions from right Sky (according solid overcast to Boudreaux on |
| 23. Effoct on clouds Not stated | 23. Effoct on clouds Not stated | 23. Effoct on clouds Not stated |
| 24. | Skotches | or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance descending and burning out | Manner of disappearance descending and burning out |
| 26. Remarks: (Over)<br />'RESTRICTED | 26. Remarks: (Over)<br />'RESTRICTED | 26. Remarks: (Over)<br />'RESTRICTED |
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Very bright white light southwest of the field. The light did not cast a beam and seemed the size of a flood light. From the ground the light appeared to move westward. It was further west and lower than I saw it in the air, also the light was similar to that of a lantern light in ik that it was glimmering. The light varied yellowish to orange and appeared to be descending and burning out. The latter observation may be that in its westward movement it appeared to be fading out and descending however the light was not nearly as bright on the second observation. At first it was very white and did not appear to be moving though when it flashed on and off it appeared as in a x fast descent. With the naked eye I could at no time make out any shape other than the light being oval shaped as though looking at a large spot light. It was not a heavenly body of any type in that the sky was solid overcast in the Lockbourne area and the object's movement outweighs such a thought. I heard no noise in connection with the object. I estimated at the first observation that it was 4-5 miles southwest of the base. At the second appearance it was 6-7 miles West and moved Westerly in a hovering manner but moving away.
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| 2. | Time Between 1915 and 1930 EST Later 1935 to 1940 |
| 3. | Location Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio |
| 4. | Name of observer Mr. Boudreaux |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor Tower Operator |
| 6. | Address of observer Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio |
| 7. | Placo of observation Tower, Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer Not stated |
| 10. | Timo in sight about 15 minutes |
| 11. | Altitude Not stated |
| 12. | Speed Not stated |
| 13. | Direction of flight Southwest |
| 14. | Tactics xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxcct Bobbed up and down |
| 15. | Sound XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None |
| 16. | Sizo Enormous |
| 17. | Color white to amber as it moved southwest it changed from amber to<br />red |
| 18. | Shape Glowing object with a cone-shaped streak to the right |
| 19. | Odor dotected Not stated |
| 20. | Apparent construction Not stated |
| 21. Exhaust trails Bluish streaks like a jet effect out from the right | 21. Exhaust trails Bluish streaks like a jet effect out from the right |
| 22. | Woathor conditions Sky overcast |
| 23. | Effect on clouds Not stated |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs None |
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| 26. | Remarks: (over) |
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Saw what he thought was a star but then he noticed the sky was overcast so it coulnd't have been a star. It was a glowing object with a cone- shaped streak to the right. It glowed from white to amber. He says he first noticed it over the Lockbourne Power Plant; just southwest of here. The object was moving southwest and it changed from amber to red and then disappeared. Mr. Boudreaux, said the light was what he had been watching about 15 minutes or so and that through the field glasses it appeared to have bluish steaks like a jet effect out from the right. He stated that it went out while Capt. McGee was in the pattern. During the con- versation he said it could be seen again (1935-1940).
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| 2. Time Around 1940 | 2. Time Around 1940 | 2. Time Around 1940 | 2. Time Around 1940 | 2. Time Around 1940 |
| 3. Location Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio | 3. Location Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio | 3. Location Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio | 3. Location Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio | 3. Location Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio |
| | 4. | Name of | observor Mr. | Eisele |
| | 5. | Occupation of obsorvor DF Operator, Lockbourne Control Tower | Occupation of obsorvor DF Operator, Lockbourne Control Tower | Occupation of obsorvor DF Operator, Lockbourne Control Tower |
| | 6. | Address | of observor | Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio |
| | 7. | Placo of | observation | Ground, Lockbourne AAB |
| | 8. | Number | of objects 1 | |
| f/Godman Fld, | 9. Distance of object from observer An estimated 5 miles - altho rpts<br />Clinton Cy Airport & relayed rpt f/Columbus, O, indicated much greater distance<br />10. Timo in sight Around 15 minutes | 9. Distance of object from observer An estimated 5 miles - altho rpts<br />Clinton Cy Airport & relayed rpt f/Columbus, O, indicated much greater distance<br />10. Timo in sight Around 15 minutes | 9. Distance of object from observer An estimated 5 miles - altho rpts<br />Clinton Cy Airport & relayed rpt f/Columbus, O, indicated much greater distance<br />10. Timo in sight Around 15 minutes | 9. Distance of object from observer An estimated 5 miles - altho rpts<br />Clinton Cy Airport & relayed rpt f/Columbus, O, indicated much greater distance<br />10. Timo in sight Around 15 minutes |
| | 11. | Altitude | 5,000 ft | |
| | 12. | Speed 500 MPH - as indicated by rpts f/Godman Fld & Clinton Cy airport | Speed 500 MPH - as indicated by rpts f/Godman Fld & Clinton Cy airport | Speed 500 MPH - as indicated by rpts f/Godman Fld & Clinton Cy airport |
| clock wise | 13.<br /><br />14. | Direction<br />course when<br />Tactics | of flight<br />it descended to<br />See 13 | Appeared to hover but performed eliptical, counter-<br />horizon (4") remained stationary (3") returning<br />original position (3") |
| | 15. | Sound No sound | Sound No sound | Sound No sound |
| | 16. | Size | About size of<br />enormous see | runway light when viewed from 500 ft - apparently<br />9 above |
| | 17. | Color | Red to amber-yellow | |
| | 18. | Shapo | Circular | |
| | 19. Odor dotected N/S | 19. Odor dotected N/S | 19. Odor dotected N/S | 19. Odor dotected N/S |
| | 20. Apparent construction N/S | 20. Apparent construction N/S | 20. Apparent construction N/S | 20. Apparent construction N/S |
| | 21. | Exhaust trails Thin wisp of trail five times diameter of object | Exhaust trails Thin wisp of trail five times diameter of object | Exhaust trails Thin wisp of trail five times diameter of object |
| | 22. | Weather conditions high overcast | Weather conditions high overcast | Weather conditions high overcast |
| | 23. | Effoct on clouds N/S - was under overcast | Effoct on clouds N/S - was under overcast | Effoct on clouds N/S - was under overcast |
| | 24. | Sketches | or photographs | None |
| | 25. | Manner of disappearance Faded and lowered into horizon | Manner of disappearance Faded and lowered into horizon | Manner of disappearance Faded and lowered into horizon |
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Object first seen 15° above horizon in the West-Southwest of Lockbourne emitting a ruddy red light which changed to an amber-yellow at intervals not exceeding 1 to 2 seconds. Its size and magnitude were greater than that of any star a good comparison of the size and magnitude would be a runway light at full intensity viewed from a distance of 500 ft. Shape circular with the exception of a thin wisp of tail extending towards the horizon, the tail being 5 times the diameter of the object in length. For approximately 10 minutes it remained motionless, thereupon it descended to the horizon in about 4", hovered on the horizon in 3", then ascended to its original position in about 3", the course being eliptical, counter clock- wise. It then faded and lowered toward the horizon disappearing at 1955. No sound was heard from the object at any time.
Note: Object appeared about 5 miles from Lockbourne, however info received f/Godman Fld and Clinton County Tower plus a relayed report from a pilot over Columbus, O., indicated that they all had observed a similar phenomenon in the same general direction and position at the same time.
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| 2. | Time Early morning |
| 3. Location Northern Arizona, Route 66 | 3. Location Northern Arizona, Route 66 |
| 4. | Name of observer K. D. Wood |
| 5. | Occupation of observer Professor and Head Aeronautical Engineering |
| 6. | Address of observor University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado |
| | 7. Placo of observation In flight on a trip through the southwest |
| | 8. Numbor of objects 1 |
| 9. Distanco of object from obsorvor Not stated | 9. Distanco of object from obsorvor Not stated |
| 10. | Timo in sight Not stated |
| 11. | Altitude 20,000 feet to 50,000 feet |
| 12. | Speod 600 mph, ± 200 |
| 13. | Direction of flight First vertical then West to East overhead |
| 14. | Tactics No maneuvers |
| 15. | Sound None |
| 16. | Sizo Not stated |
| 17. | Color XXXXX - Did not see object |
| 18. | Shapo Not stated - - did not see object |
| 19. | Odor dotected Not Stated |
| 20. | Apparent construction Not stated - did not see object |
| 21. | Exhaust trails White, heavy |
| 22. | Weather conditions Clear |
| 23. | Effoct on clouds Not stated |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance Not stated |
| 26. Remarks: Saw only vapor trail, like rocket or jet exhaust.<br />Not like usual jet airplane trail. | 26. Remarks: Saw only vapor trail, like rocket or jet exhaust.<br />Not like usual jet airplane trail. |
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| 2. Time 1953 | 2. Time 1953 |
| 3. Location Columbus | 3. Location Columbus |
| Namo of observer Lt. C. W. Thomas<br />45 | Namo of observer Lt. C. W. Thomas<br />45 |
| | 5. Occupation of observor Pilot |
| | 6. Address of observer Flight AF 9944 Dayton to Washington |
| | 7. Placo of observation Cross Country flight from Dayton to Wash. at<br />Columbus Airways to the West |
| | 8. Number of objects 1 |
| | 9. Distance of object from observer About 15 miles |
| | 10. Timo in sight Not stated |
| 11. | Altitude 3000 feet |
| 12. | Speed Seemed stationery |
| | 13. Direction of flight Stationery |
| 14. | Tactics No maneuvers |
| | 15. Sound Not stated |
| | 16. Size large |
| 17. | Color amber |
| 18. | Shapo like a large star or planet |
| | 19. Odor dotected Not stated |
| 20. | Apparent construction Not stated |
| 21. | Exhaust trails None |
| 22. | Woathor conditions Dark and overcast. |
| 23. | Effoct on clouds Not stated<br />E |
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At approximately 1320 Sgt Cook from the CO's office notified the observer (T/Sgt Quinton A Blackwell) that according to Ft Knox Military Police & "B" Town State Police, a large circular object about 250 to 300 ft in diameter was over Mansville, Ky. Advised him to check with Army Flight Svc. They advised negative but shortly thereafter reported object over Irvington, Ky, then Owensboro, Ky. Object first sighted by Blackwell about 1345 to 1350 over south Godman Fld.
Verification: 1st Lt Orner (Detachment Commander)
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Col Hix (CO) sighted it about 1420
At approximately 130 to 1440, four P-51's approached Godman f/south enroute f/Marietta, Ga. to Standiford Fld, Ky. Ex Blackwell asked Flight Leader NG 869 to attempt to identify object. Accompanied by two other planes he proceeded south f/Godman. Fourth plane proceeded to Standiford Fld alone.
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About 1445, flight leader (NG 869) reported sighting object "ahead and above still climbing" At 15,000 ft he reported "Object directly ahead and above and moving about half my speed." Again "it appears metallic of tremendous size." Still later "I'm still climbing - object is above and ahead moving about my speed or faster - I'm trying to close in for better look". This was about 1515. Five minutes later the other two ships turned back. NG 800 reported "it appeared like the reflection of sunlight on an airplane canopy" Shortly afterward this same pilot (NG 800) resumed search going to 33,000 ft, 100 miles south but did not sight anything.
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1. Date: 7 Jan 48
2. Time: Shortly after 1400 CST
3. Location: Godmen Fl., Ft Knox, Ky.
4. Name of observer: Lt Paul I. Ormer
5. Occupation of observer: Detachment Commander
6. Address of observer: Godmen Fl., Ft Knox, Ky.
7. Place of observation: Control Tower
8. Number of objects: 1 See Note attached.
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: N/S
11. Altitude: N/S
12. Speed: half speed of P-51
13. Direction of flight: N/S
14. Tactics: Appeared stationary
15. Sound: N/S
16. Size: N/S
17. Color: white
18. Shape: like parachute - round
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: N/S
21. Exhaust trails: Seemed to be some red light around the lower part
22. Weather conditions: High - scattered but clear
23. Effect on clouds: None
24. Sketches or photographs: None
25. Manner of disappearance: N/S
26. Remarks: (over)
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RELIABILITY: Verified by Commanding Officer, Operations Officer, S-2 and Executive Officer. However, these officers were apparently present when second sighting took place.
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1. Date: 7 Jan 48
2. Time: Approx 1320 CST
3. Location: Godman Fld., Ft Knox, Ky.
4. Name of observer: PFC Stanley Oliver
5. Occupation of observer: N/S - duty in control tower
6. Address of observer: Godman Fld., Ft Knox, Ky.
7. Place of observation: Control Tower, Godman Fld., Ft Knox, Ky.
8. Number of objects: 1
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: N/S
11. Altitude: Over 15,000 ft
12. Speed: N/S
13. Direction of flight: Southwest
14. Tactics: N/S
15. Sound: N/S
16. Size: N/S
17. Color: Object appeared like "ice-cream cone topped with red" - apparently white with red above
18. Shape: cone
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: N/S
21. Exhaust trails: N/S
22. Weather conditions: Cloud formations
23. Effect on clouds: Went behind clouds
24. Sketches or photographs: None
25. Manner of disappearance: N/S
26. Remarks: (over)
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| 1. | Date | 7 Jan 45 Incident 330 |
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| 2. | Time | 1420 OST |
| 3. Location Control Tower, Godman Fla | 3. Location Control Tower, Godman Fla | 3. Location Control Tower, Godman Fla |
| 4. Name of observer Capt J. F. Duesler, Jr. | 4. Name of observer Capt J. F. Duesler, Jr. | 4. Name of observer Capt J. F. Duesler, Jr. |
| 5. | | Occupation of observor Capt, USAF |
| 6. | Address | of observor Godman Fla, Ky |
| 7. | Placo of observation Godman Fid Control Tower | Placo of observation Godman Fid Control Tower |
| | 8. Numbor of objects 1 at 1420 | 8. Numbor of objects 1 at 1420 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer N/S | Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo in sight From 1420 to 1600 CST- Over an hour and a half | Timo in sight From 1420 to 1600 CST- Over an hour and a half |
| 11. | Altitude | N/S |
| 12. | Spood | 360 MPH - according to statement of Mantell |
| 13. Direction of flight Apparently from 234° to 259° South to West | 13. Direction of flight Apparently from 234° to 259° South to West | 13. Direction of flight Apparently from 234° to 259° South to West |
| 14. | Tactics | N/S |
| 15. | Sound | N/S |
| 16. | Size | Believed large |
| 17. | Color | Silver bright |
| 18. | Shapo like tear drop-round; later, object seemed fluid | Shapo like tear drop-round; later, object seemed fluid |
| 19. Odor detected /S | 19. Odor detected /S | 19. Odor detected /S |
| 20. Apparent construction /s | 20. Apparent construction /s | 20. Apparent construction /s |
| 21. | Exhaust | trails No tail-> |
| 22. Woather conditions /S-Scattered but clear | 22. Woather conditions /S-Scattered but clear | 22. Woather conditions /S-Scattered but clear |
| 23. | Effect | on clouds X/S |
| 24. | Skotches | or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner | of disappearance. Obscured by clouds |
| 26. | Remarks: | (over) |
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At approx 1420 7 Jan 48, Duesler accompanied by Lt Col E. G. Wood went to Godman Control Tower to observe an unidentified aerial object. Shortly after their arrival Col Hix, the Commanding Officer was summoned. At about this time Duesler first sighted a bright silver object. Then Col Hix arrived. Shortly thereafter a flight of four P-51's flew over Godman. Leader was contacted to pursue object. He assented and three P-51's climbed on the course, the fourth P-51 returning to base. Flight leader called to observe that "object was twelve o'clock high." Asked to describe it, he stated "it is bright and climbing away from me." He stated at first that it was going about 180 MPH. Then Control Tower lost sight of the flight but could still see the object. (In connection with this, Lt Col E. Garrison Wood who witnessed the sighting stated that while it appeared about 1/10 the size of a full moon, if the thing were a great distance away, as compared to the diminishing size of the P-51's flying toward it, it would seem that it was at least several hundred feet in diameter.) Shortly after NG 861, the flight leader, stated that he was "at 15,000 ft and still climbing" He stated that he judged the speed to be the same as his or approx 360 MPH. One of his planes then asked him. to level off but no reply was heard from the flight leader. That was the last message received from any member of the flight.
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After dark, another or the same object appeared in approx 234° from Godman at 6° elevation. This body moved to the west (259°) and then down. The shape was fluid but generally round with no tail, the color changing from white, to blue, to red to yellow and had a black spot in the center at all times.
At 1600 CST it was obscured by clouds.
NOTE: Later, an astronomer was contacted who attempted to account for this phenomena as either Venus or a comet. (?)
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1. Date: 7 Jan 48
2. Time: After 1407
3. Location: Godman Fld
4. Name of observer: Capt Cery W. Carter
5. Occupation of observer: Operations Officer
6. Address of observer: Godman Fld., Ky
7. Place of observation: Control Tower
8. Number of objects: 1
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: 3 to 4 minutes
11. Altitude: Very high
12. Speed: Approx 360 MPH - f/Flight Leader's reports
13. Direction of flight: 210° f/Godman Fld
14. Tactics: None
15. Sound: N/S
16. Size: Could not be determined
17. Color: white
18. Shape: Round - at times cone shaped
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: N/S
21. Exhaust trails: N/S
22. Weather conditions: High scattered - visibility good
23. Effect on clouds: Could be seen thru cirrus
24. Sketches or photographs: None
25. Manner of disappearance: N/S
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| 2. | Time 1445 |
| 3. | Location Godman Pld, Ky |
| 4. | Name of observor Col Guy G. Hix |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor Commanding Officer, Godman Fla |
| 6. | Address of observor Godman Fld, Ky. |
| 7. | Placo of observation Control Tower, Godman Fld |
| 8. | Numbor of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer x/s |
| 10. | Timo in sight 5 minutes |
| 11. | Altitude 25.000 -> |
| 12. | Speed 180 MPH |
| 13. | Direction of flight 215 South to the west |
| 14. | Tactics Remained stationery for approx 1-1/2 hours |
| 15. | Sound Холо |
| 16. Size 1/4 size full moon | 16. Size 1/4 size full moon |
| 17. | Color white |
| 18. | Shapo round |
| 19. | Odor detected/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction /S |
| 21. Exhaust trails Seemed at times to have a red border at the top and<br />at the bottom | 21. Exhaust trails Seemed at times to have a red border at the top and<br />at the bottom |
| 22. | Weather conditions Clear |
| 23. | Effect on clouds None |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs Hone |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance Behind a cloud |
| 26. | Romarks: (over) RESTRICTED |
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| 1. | Date 7 January 1948 Incident #33F |
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| 2. Time 1515 好好 1445 | 2. Time 1515 好好 1445 |
| 3. Location Godman Field, Ky. | 3. Location Godman Field, Ky. |
| 4. | Name of observer Flight Leader NG 869 (Capt. Thomas F. Mantell |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor Flight Leader |
| 6. | Address of observor |
| 7. | Placo of observation Over Godman Field, Ky. |
| 8. | Numbor of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer Not stated |
| 10. | Timo in sight xxxxxxxxxx<br />Apparently over 1 hour and a half |
| 11. | Altitude above 1500 20,000 ft |
| 12. | Speed Approximately 500 mph |
| 13. | Direction of flight approximately 210° from Godman Field |
| 14. | Tactics None |
| 15. | Sound Not stated |
| 16. | Size Tremendous |
| 17. | Color Metallic |
| 18. | Shapo Not stated |
| 19. | Odor dotected Not stated |
| 20. | Apparent construction metallic |
| 21. | Exhaust trails Not stated |
| 22. | Woathor conditions Not stated |
| 23. | Effect on clouds Not stated |
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| 25. | Manner of disappearance Not stated |
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| 2. | Time 1310 |
| ம் 3. | Location Madisonville, Ky. |
| 4. 4 | Name of observor N/S |
| ம் 5. | Occupation of obsorvor N/S |
| 6. | Address of observor Madisonville |
| 7. | Placo of observation Madisonville, Ky |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo in sight N/S |
| 11. | Altitude 272 4 miles |
| 12. | Speed 10 MPH |
| 13. | Direction of flight SW |
| 14. | Tactics N/S |
| 15. | Sound N/S |
| 16. Size 100 ft from top to bottom and 43 ft across | 16. Size 100 ft from top to bottom and 43 ft across |
| 17. | Color N/S |
| 18. | Shapo cone shape |
| 19. | Odor dotected /S |
| 20. | Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. | Woather conditions x/S |
| 23. | Effect on clouds /S |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs None RESTRICTED |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance /S |
| 26. Romarks: Someone from Madisonville advised Military F | 26. Romarks: Someone from Madisonville advised Military F |
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| NOTE: Kentucky State Police were informed by unknown individual(s)<br />that an unusual aircraft or object was flying thru the air,<br />circular in appearance, with an approximate size of 250-300<br />ft which was moving westward "at a pretty good clip". This<br />was relayed to Godman Fld. | NOTE: Kentucky State Police were informed by unknown individual(s)<br />that an unusual aircraft or object was flying thru the air,<br />circular in appearance, with an approximate size of 250-300<br />ft which was moving westward "at a pretty good clip". This<br />was relayed to Godman Fld. | NOTE: Kentucky State Police were informed by unknown individual(s)<br />that an unusual aircraft or object was flying thru the air,<br />circular in appearance, with an approximate size of 250-300<br />ft which was moving westward "at a pretty good clip". This<br />was relayed to Godman Fld. |
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| NOTE: | | Course of object on 7 July 48 is reported roughly as follows: |
| | 07200 | Edwardsville, Illinois: Object of aluminum appearance<br />without apparent wings or control surfaces which moved<br />southwest remaining visible for about 30 minues |
| | 1300: | Elizabethtown: No description |
| | 1310: | No description<br />Lexington, Ky.<br />Madisonville, Ky. - as reported in this. |
| | 1400: | Maysville: No description |
| After | 1400: | Irviner No description |
| After | 1400: | Owensboro No description |
| 16300-16450: | | Nashville, Tem: A Br. Seyfert, Astronomer at Vanderbilt<br />Univ. spotted an object SSE of Nashville, Tenn. between<br />16300 with basket attached which moved first SSE then West<br />at a speed of 10 MPH at approx 25,000 ft.<br />1735: Godman Pld Control Tower: See See Orner's account (33a)<br />Duesler account (33c) |
| EST | | 1925: Lockbourne AB, Columbus, Ohio: See Incident 30, 30a, 30 b<br />& 300 |
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1. Date: 12 Nov 47
2. Time: Early
3. Location: 40 miles south of Cape Blanco, Oregon, 20 miles offshore.
4. Name of observer: Second Officer Claude Lee Williamson
5. Occupation of observer: Second Officer
6. Address of observer: N/S (Excerpt from "Oregon Journal," 13 Nov 47)
7. Place of observation: At sea, 20 miles offshore, 40 miles south of Cape Blanco, Oregon
8. Number of objects: 2
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: 45 seconds
11. Altitude: N/S
12. Speed: 700 to 900 MPH
13. Direction of flight: from north horizon in westerly direction
14. Tactics: Performed a long, low arc
15. Sound: N/S
16. Size: N/S
17. Color: N/S
18. Shape: ball
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: fire
21. Exhaust trails: jet-like streams of fire
22. Weather conditions: N/S
23. Effect on clouds: N/S
24. Sketches or photographs: None
25. Manner of disappearance: N/S
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Two flying discs trailing jet-like streams of fire were sighted from the bridge of the tanker Ticonderoga, early Wednesday, Second Officer Claude Lee Williamson radio-telephoned the United Press. The discs moved at tremendous speed out of the north horizon and curved in a westerly_direction in a long low arc. Thought they were moving between 700 to 900 MPH. Didn't think they were meteors because they generally do not travel in pairs and usually fall to the horizon. Thought they were "flying discs"
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| 2. نه | Time | After dark |
| 3. Location Boise, Idaho | 3. Location Boise, Idaho | 3. Location Boise, Idaho |
| 4. | Name of observer CAA Observer | Name of observer CAA Observer |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor Not stated | Occupation of obsorvor Not stated |
| 6. | Address | of observor Slot stated |
| 7. | Placo of observation between Boise and Mountain Home | Placo of observation between Boise and Mountain Home |
| 8. | Number of objects l | Number of objects l |
| 9. | Distanco of object from observer Not stated | Distanco of object from observer Not stated |
| 10. Timo in sight Not stated | 10. Timo in sight Not stated | 10. Timo in sight Not stated |
| 11. | Altitude | Not stated |
| 12. | Speod Not stated | Speod Not stated |
| 13. | Direction of flight southwest and disappeared in northeast | Direction of flight southwest and disappeared in northeast |
| 14. | Tactics XXXXXXXXX N/S | Tactics XXXXXXXXX N/S |
| 15. | Sound | Not stated |
| 16. | Size | Not stated |
| 17. | Color Bluish green | Color Bluish green |
| 18. | Shapoot stated | Shapoot stated |
| 19. | Odor dotected Not stated | Odor dotected Not stated |
| 20. | Apparent construction Not stated | Apparent construction Not stated |
| 21. | Exhaust trails Not stated | Exhaust trails Not stated |
| 22. | Weather conditions Not stated | Weather conditions Not stated |
| 23. | Effect on clouds Not stated | Effect on clouds Not stated |
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| 25. | Manner of disappearance Not stated | Manner of disappearance Not stated |
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| 2. | Time 1200 |
| 3. | Location Phoenix, Arizona |
| 4. | Name Namg of observer J. L. Clark |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor Mine owner (Pilot) |
| 6. | Address of observor Route 12, Box 831, Phoenix |
| 7.<br /><br />8. | Placo of observation at a mine located approx. 11 miles north or Northeast<br />of Cave Creek, Arizona<br />Number of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer 25 degree angle |
| 10. | Time in sight 45 seconds to 1 minute |
| 11. | Altitude 8/10,000 feet |
| 12. | Spood 350 miles an hour |
| 13. Direction of flight northwest toward the southeast | 13. Direction of flight northwest toward the southeast |
| 14. | Tactics Not stated |
| 15. | Sound No noise |
| 16. | Size about 3 feet in diameter |
| 17. | Color Reddish cast when the object had blue for background.<br />Black when it had a white cloud for a background |
| 18. | Shape resembled a flying wing |
| 19. | Od or detected Not stated |
| 20. Apparent construction Not stated | 20. Apparent construction Not stated |
| 21. | Exhaust trails Not stated |
| 22. | Woather conditions Not stated with the exception of some clouds |
| 23. | Effoct on clouds Not stated |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance Not stated |
| 26. | Remarks: (Over) CONFIDENTIAL |
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Mr. Clark's attention was first drawn to the object by his partner, Mr. Anderson. It appeared to be a black object which was traveling at an estimated a height of 8/10,000 ft above the ground and was moving in a straight line from northwest to southeast. It was traveling some 350 MPH. It did not change elevation nor direction. From their range of vision where they were standing upwards to the object would be at about a 25° angle. It remained within their vision from 45 seconds to a minute. No sound was audible. Mr. Clark thought the nearest thing it resembled was a "flying wing." However, both men stated positively that there was no tail visible. From where they were the object appeared about 3 feet in diameter a but could offer no estimate as to its size were it on the ground. As to color both stated that the object appeared red against a blue background and black against a white cloud. Ground wind was about 15 miles in velocity and was blowing in a northeasterly direction which would tend to carry any sound away from them.
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| 2. Time Between 11:15 and 11:40 | 2. Time Between 11:15 and 11:40 |
| 3. | Location Grand Falls, Newfoundland |
| 4. | Name of observor Eric Kearsey |
| 5. | Occupation of observor Constable |
| 6. Address of observor Newfoundland Constabulary, Grand Falls | 6. Address of observor Newfoundland Constabulary, Grand Falls |
| | 7. Placo of observation Grand Falls, |
| 8. | Numbor of objects 5. 4 seen at first 1, later |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo in sight brief period |
| 11. | Altitude N/S |
| 12. | Spcod terrific |
| 13. | Direction of flight Last First object: four fling in easterly direction |
| 14. | Tactics Maintained Flew in formation - flew side by side, last one:<br />a rocking motion |
| 15. | Sound N/S |
| 16. | Size gs about size of barrel head |
| 17. Color N/S -> seemed phosphorescent | 17. Color N/S -> seemed phosphorescent |
| 18. | Shape round- about size |
| 19. | Odor detected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails N/S However, there appeared to be a pho sporescent glow<br />about it |
| 22. | Woather conditions N/S |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance N/S |
| 26. | Remarks: (over) |
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On looking skyward, Constable Kearsey, himself, perceived a huge jelly-fish flash across the sky. Could not determine the height and speed owing to the brief period it was visible. Could not determine color but there seemed to be a phosphorescent glow about it. It was found in shape and about the size of a barrel head, and appeared tobe flying in a rocking motion.
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1. Date: 7 July 1947
2. Time: 1600
3. Location: Phoenix, Arizona
4. Name of observer: William Albert Rhodes
5. Occupation of observer: N/S
6. Address of observer: 4333 N. 14th St., Phoenix, Arizona
7. Place of observation: 37° 27' N 112° 3' W
8. Number of objects: 1
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: N/S
11. Altitude: 2,000 ft to 5,000 ft
12. Speed: 400-600 MPH
13. Direction of flight: N/S NE to West
14. Tactics: Spiraled down from 5000' to 2000 ft and then ascended at 45° angle
15. Sound: Noise like jet on approach - no sound heard while in view
16. Size: 20-30 ft
17. Color: grey
18. Shape: elliptical
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: N/S
21. Exhaust trails: N/S
22. Weather conditions: Cumulus clouds
23. Effect on clouds: N/S
24. Sketches or photographs: Photos (2)
25. Manner of disappearance: N/S
26. Remarks: (Over)
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Object appeared elliptical in shape and had a diameter of 20-30 feet. When first seen it was at about 5,000 ft and traveling from 400 to 600 MPH. Its grey color rendered it difficult to perceive at a distance as it blended with the clouds. Although a jet-like noise was heard prior to the object's appearance no audible sound was produced while it remained in view. The tail of the object had two points on the outside area, visible as it made its two left-to-right circles which had an approximate radius of 1/4 to 1/2 miles. The object had what appeared to be a cockpit canopy in the center which extended toward the back and beneath the object. The "cockpit" did not protrude from the surface but was clearly visible with the naked eye. The object did not revolve on its own axis. It had no discernible landing gears nor propellers. It appeared to have an excellent air foil (tapered from wing tip to wing tip). Mr. Rhodes thought that the 10-15 MPH wind velocity which caused a rustling of tree leaves might have made it impossible for him to hear any noise connected with the object. He also stated that he thought the object was the Navy's new "Flapjack Plane" but altered his opinion since the object seemed to have no landing gears and no propellers. (The Navy ship is illustrated as having both). Rhodes managed to take one photograph of the object at its lowest point (about 2000 ft) and another as it turned out of its second spiral and started upward.
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1. Date: 29 June 1947
2. Time: 1645 - 4:45 P. M.
3. Location: 7 miles out of Clarion Iowa in direction of Mason City, Iowa
4. Name of observer: Dale Bays
5. Occupation of observer: Had been bus driver
6. Address of observer: Box 12, Crocker, Mo.
7. Place of observation: 7 miles out of Clarion - 42° 43' N - 93° 44' W
8. Number of objects: 5 in first group; 13 in second
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: several minutes
11. Altitude: 1200 ft
12. Speed: 300 MPH
13. Direction of flight: South by Southeast and North Northwest
14. Tactics: Observed single file
15. Sound: sound like that of an electric motor or dynamo
16. Size: From 175 to 250 ft in diameter by 12 feet in thickness
17. Color: "dirty" white
18. Shape: between a circle and an oval - inverted saucer
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: N/S
21. Exhaust trails: N/S
22. Weather conditions: N/S
23. Effect on clouds: N/S
24. Sketches or photographs: N/S
25. Manner of disappearance: N/S
26. Remarks: (over)
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About 7 miles out of Clarion, Iowa, observer saw an object shoot across the sky in front of the bus he was driving. It was followed by four more. the height appeared about 1200 feet. Observed stepped out of the bus which was facing east and noticed some dots in the sky approaching from the opposite direction. They were flying about the same altitude at a speed of about 300 MPH. These 13 objects flew in a single file. Roughly, the objects were between a circle and an oval in shape. In appearance they looked like an inverted saucer flying thru the air. The thickest part seemed to be about 12 feet. The diameter could have been anywhere from 175 to 250 feet. They were dirty white in color. The second group disappeared into the NNW sky in a matter of a few minutes. They made a noise as they passed overhead similar to an electric motor or dynamo.
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| 1. | Date 28 June 47 Incident 44 |
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| 2. | Time 3:43 P. M. |
| 3. Location 16 miles NW of Milwaukee | 3. Location 16 miles NW of Milwaukee |
| 4. | Name of observer N/S brother to Marion Beuscher who reported<br />incident |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor "farmer" |
| 6. | Address of observor Xxx Rockfield, Wisconsin |
| 7. | Placo of observation 16 miles NW of Milwaukee 43° 05' N 88° 22' W |
| 8. | Number of objects xxxxxxk seven to ten |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo in sight N/S |
| 11. | Altitude N/S |
| 12. | Speed "like blue blazes" |
| 13. | Direction of flight south |
| 14. | Tactics N/S |
| 15. | Sound OX None |
| 16. | Size N/S |
| 17. | Color N/S |
| 18. | Shape "saucer" |
| 19. | Odor detected N/S |
| 20. Apparent construction N/S | 20. Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. Exhaust trails N/S | 21. Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. Woathor conditions N/S | 22. Woathor conditions N/S |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance N/S |
| 26. | Romarks: . (over) |
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Witness saw the flying saucers (about seven to ten of them) which flew directly over their home. Said they went like "blue blazes" and didn't make any noise and were headed south.
Witness did not report this info. It was reported by Marion Beuscher, a sister. Her address is Menomonee Falls, Wisc.
Reported in Amazing Stories, Page 170
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3. Location
Illinois
4. Name of observer N/S Taken f/"The Latest News" at 8 to 8:15 A. M. w/Charles Sebastin
5. Occupation of obsorver N/S
6. Address of observor N/S
Illinois
7. Placo of observation
8. Numbor of objects 7 to 10
9. Distance of object from observer
10.
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.26. Remarks: This info x broadcast 29 June 47 at 8:00 A. M. over WGN "The Latest News". Charles Sebastin, announcer.
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| 1. | Date 7 Jan 48 Incident #48 |
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| 2. | Time between 7:20 and 7:55 P. M. |
| 3. Location Wilminton, Ohio | 3. Location Wilminton, Ohio |
| 4.<br /><br />5. | Name of observer s Gale F. Walter, James Hudson<br />M/Sgt Irvin H. Lewis, S/Sgt John P. Haag, Sgt Harold E. Olvis & T/Sgt<br />Occupation of obsorvor Control Tower operators Leroy Ziegler<br />and 4 members of the alert crew |
| 6. | Address of obsorvor Clinton County Air Base |
| 7. | Placo of observation Clinton County AF Base Control Tower |
| 8. | Numbor of objects 1 |
| | 9. Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo in sight 35 minutes |
| 11. | Altitude N/S |
| 12. | Speod terrific bursts of speed |
| 13. Direction of flight SW | 13. Direction of flight SW |
| 14. | Tactics hung suspended in the air at intervals and then gained and<br />lost altitude at seeminginly terrific bursts of speed |
| 15. | Sound N/S |
| 16. Size N/S | 16. Size N/S |
| 17. | Color red |
| 18. | Shapo cone |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction "fire" |
| 21. Exhaust trails gaseous green mist | 21. Exhaust trails gaseous green mist |
| 22. | Woather conditions Heavy layer of clouds |
| 23. | Effect on clouds intense brightness of sky phenomena pierced thru a<br />heavy layer of clouds passing intermittently over the area |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs none |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance disappeared over horizon |
| 26. | Romarks: (Over) |
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A sky phenomena which had the appearance of a flaming red cone trailing a gaseous green mist appeared in the southwest skies of Wilmington, Ohio, between 7:20 and 7:55 P. M. Jan 7, 48.
The sky phenomena hung suspended in the air at intervals and then gained and lost altitude at what appeared to be terrific bursts of speed. The intense brightness of the phenomena pierced thru a heavy layer of clouds passing intermittently over the area and obscured other celestial phenomena.
NOTE: See account of an unamed comet due in the northern hemisphere approx Jan 1. attached.
See incidents 48a, 48b, 48c, 48d & 33, 33a, 33b, 33c, 33d, 33e 33f and 30 and 32.
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| 1. | Date | 7 Jan 48 Incident # 48a |
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| 2. Time 1925 o'clock | 2. Time 1925 o'clock | 2. Time 1925 o'clock |
| 3. | | Location Clinton County Air Field |
| 4. | Name | of observer LeRoy Ziegler |
| 5. | | Occupation of obsorvor T/Sgt |
| 6. | Address of observor Clinton County AF, Wilmington, Ohio | Address of observor Clinton County AF, Wilmington, Ohio |
| 7. | Place | of observation Clinton County AF Base |
| 8. | Numbor | of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distanco of object from obsorver N/S | Distanco of object from obsorver N/S |
| 10. Timo in sight ** Thirty-five minutes | 10. Timo in sight ** Thirty-five minutes | 10. Timo in sight ** Thirty-five minutes |
| 11. | | Altitudo high |
| 12.<br /><br />13. | Speed | stationary for a while and then made rapid ascents and descents<br />and then to SW with great speed<br />Direction of flight to SW |
| 14. Tactics Vertical ascents and descents at great speed | 14. Tactics Vertical ascents and descents at great speed | 14. Tactics Vertical ascents and descents at great speed |
| 15. | Sound | None |
| 16. | Sizo very large | Sizo very large |
| 17. | Color Same as star | Color Same as star |
| 18. Shape circular - starlike only larger | 18. Shape circular - starlike only larger | 18. Shape circular - starlike only larger |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction N/S | Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. Exhaust trails faint exhaust trail when moving up and down or from<br />side to side | 21. Exhaust trails faint exhaust trail when moving up and down or from<br />side to side | 21. Exhaust trails faint exhaust trail when moving up and down or from<br />side to side |
| 22. | Weather | conditions Cloudy |
| 23. | Effect on clouds Object could be seen thru clouds | Effect on clouds Object could be seen thru clouds |
| 24. | | Sketches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner | of disappearance over the horizon at about 20:00 |
| 26. | | Remarks: (Over) |
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Object appeared to be moving up and down and from side to side. At one time the object was covered by a cloud but the light could be seen thru the cloud. It was the same color as a star only very much brighter sometimes changing to a more reddish hue then turning white or yellow. At first it did not appear to be traveling at any speed. Then it seemed to go up and down and sometimes change off and go from side to side at what seemed to be a very great speed. It seemed pretty high in the air too high to be any kind of a light from the ground. There was no beam. No sound could be heard. A faint exhaust trail was discernible when it moved up or down or from side to side. Finally it began to move away toward the SW at very great speed and disappeared over the horizon at about 20:00. See: 48, 48b, 48c, 48d & 33, 33a, 33b, 33c, 33d, 33e, 33f & 30 and 32.
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| 1. | Date 7 | Jan 48 | Incident 48b |
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| 2. | Time | 1920 EST | |
| 3. Location 6linton County Army Air Field, Wilmington, Ohio | 3. Location 6linton County Army Air Field, Wilmington, Ohio | 3. Location 6linton County Army Air Field, Wilmington, Ohio | 3. Location 6linton County Army Air Field, Wilmington, Ohio |
| 4. | Name of observer James H. Hudson, | Name of observer James H. Hudson, | Name of observer James H. Hudson, |
| 5. | Occupation | of obsorvor | Corporal, on duty in Control Tower |
| 6. Address of observor Clinton County AAF. | 6. Address of observor Clinton County AAF. | 6. Address of observor Clinton County AAF. | 6. Address of observor Clinton County AAF. |
| 7. | Placo of | observation Control | Tower, Clinton County AAF |
| 8. | Number | of objects 1 | |
| 9. | Distanco of object from observer some 15 to 20 miles | Distanco of object from observer some 15 to 20 miles | Distanco of object from observer some 15 to 20 miles |
| 10. | Timo in sight 35 minutes | Timo in sight 35 minutes | Timo in sight 35 minutes |
| 11. | Altitudo N/S | Altitudo N/S | Altitudo N/S |
| 12. | Speed Hovered then moved with great speed | Speed Hovered then moved with great speed | Speed Hovered then moved with great speed |
| 13. | Direction of flight South West | Direction of flight South West | Direction of flight South West |
| 14.<br />was | Tactics Changed shape on ascent and descent - When it climbed it<br />right side up (point up) When descending the point turned down | Tactics Changed shape on ascent and descent - When it climbed it<br />right side up (point up) When descending the point turned down | Tactics Changed shape on ascent and descent - When it climbed it<br />right side up (point up) When descending the point turned down |
| 15. | Sound | none | |
| 16. | Size larger than star | Size larger than star | Size larger than star |
| 17. | Color White changing to red to green | Color White changing to red to green | Color White changing to red to green |
| 18. | Shapo Triangle | Shapo Triangle | Shapo Triangle |
| 19. | Odor detected N/S | Odor detected N/S | Odor detected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent<br />emanated | construction surrounded<br />light | with burning gas or something that |
| 21. | Exhaust trails When ascending & descending it appeared to trail a green<br />mist | Exhaust trails When ascending & descending it appeared to trail a green<br />mist | Exhaust trails When ascending & descending it appeared to trail a green<br />mist |
| 22. | Weather | conditions light | scattered clouds with a haze toward the SW |
| 23. | Effect on clouds Could be seen thru the cloud which passed under it. | Effect on clouds Could be seen thru the cloud which passed under it. | Effect on clouds Could be seen thru the cloud which passed under it. |
| 24. | Sketches | or photographs 4 | penciled sketches |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance disappeared on SW heading at great speed | Manner of disappearance disappeared on SW heading at great speed | Manner of disappearance disappeared on SW heading at great speed |
| 26. | Romarks: | (over) | |
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The object when first sighted appeared white then it turned red. Its real shape could not be distinguished until it descended. It then took the form of a cone or up-side-down triangle. (See Sketch "A")
Sketch "A"
When it climbed it was right side up (Sketch "B") -----> △
On ascending and descending it appeared to have a green mist following it
See Sketch "C" -- green mist
red
Speed could not be determined in miles per hour for it appeared to hover at spots, then, when it moved, it moved with great speed. After making a vertical descent and ascent it headed due SW at great speed and disappeared at approx 1955 EST. Distance from the field when first sighted was some 515 to 20 miles. There was no sound. The trail, maybe from exhaust, was green (at least thru the field glasses it appeared green) During the time it was under observation a cloud passed under it and the light shown thru.
According to this observer the object was not a balloon, a comet, star or any known aircraft. The light did not come from an aircraft's running lights. The whole object appeared surrounded with burning gas or something which emitted a light.
See also: 48, 48a, 48c, 48d & 33, 33a, 33b, 33c, 33d, 33e, 33f and Incidents 30 and 32.
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| 1. | Date | Jan 48 | Incidont 48c |
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| 2. | Time 19:30 | Time 19:30 | Time 19:30 |
| 3. | Location Clinton County AAF, Wilmington, O. | Location Clinton County AAF, Wilmington, O. | Location Clinton County AAF, Wilmington, O. |
| 4. | Name of | observer S/Sgt | John P. Haag |
| 5. | Occupation | of obsorver | S/Sgt |
| 6. | Address | of observor | Clinton County AAF |
| 7. | Placo of | observation | Control Tower |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 | Number of objects 1 | Number of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer x Around 5 miles from field | Distance of object from observer x Around 5 miles from field | Distance of object from observer x Around 5 miles from field |
| 10. | Timo in sight 25 minutes<br />1 | Timo in sight 25 minutes<br />1 | Timo in sight 25 minutes<br />1 |
| 11. | Altitudo 15,000 to 20,000 ft | Altitudo 15,000 to 20,000 ft | Altitudo 15,000 to 20,000 ft |
| 12. | Speed N/S apparently slow | Speed N/S apparently slow | Speed N/S apparently slow |
| 13. | Direction | of flight | heading of 210° |
| 14.<br /><br />15. | Tactics<br /><br />Sound | Moved<br />without noticeble<br />N/S | from altitude of 15,000 ft to 10,000 ft<br />forward or backward motion (about 3 or 4 times) |
| 16. | Size N/S | Size N/S | Size N/S |
| 17. Color changing colors (red and green) | 17. Color changing colors (red and green) | 17. Color changing colors (red and green) | 17. Color changing colors (red and green) |
| 18. Shapo N/S | 18. Shapo N/S | 18. Shapo N/S | 18. Shapo N/S |
| 19. Odor dotected N/S | 19. Odor dotected N/S | 19. Odor dotected N/S | 19. Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction N/S | Apparent construction N/S | Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. Exhaust trails N/S | 21. Exhaust trails N/S | 21. Exhaust trails N/S | 21. Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. Woather conditions overcast | 22. Woather conditions overcast | 22. Woather conditions overcast | 22. Woather conditions overcast |
| 23. | Effect on clouds could be seen thru overcast | Effect on clouds could be seen thru overcast | Effect on clouds could be seen thru overcast |
| 24. | Sketches | or photographs | None |
| 25. | Manner of | disappearance | disappeared over horizon on heading of 210° |
| 26. | Romarks: | (over) | |
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Witness observed very bright light in the sky southwest of Clinton County AF Base which appeared to be the complete wing of an aircraft on fire. When viewed thru field glasses from the Control Tower the object would gain and lose altitude very rapidly with with barely any discernible forward or backward motion. At times it changed colors (from red to green, etc) At one time it disappeared behind the overcast but its light penetrated thru the overcast. At approximately 19:45 o'clock it began to move away from the field on a heading of 210° and disappeared over the horizon at approximately 19:55. (1st acct)
NOTE: See also 48, 48a, 48b, 48d & 33, 33a, 33b, 33c, 33d, 33e, 33f and 30 and 32.
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At the time of the sighting the weather was clear over the Base, with a South West wind which was moderate. There was an overcast in the SE which appeared to be a layer approximately 1000 feet thick. The height of this overcast was approximately 5,000 ft. Object seemed to be about 5 miles from the field at an altitude of from 15,000 to 20,000 ft. The object which appeared stationary at first resembled the complete wing of an airplane on fire. No beam of light was projected. After observing it with the naked eye for some five minutes, witness went to control tower and looked thru field glasses and then decided that it was not a comet or a falling star to his knowledge of astronomy. With the aid of the glasses the object appeared to go from an altitude of 15,000 to 10,000 feet without any noticable forward or backward motion, and then back up to its original altitude very rapidly. This occurred some 3 or 4 times. When it moved a red light would dominate and change to a green light and then back to its original color. It then started to reced on a heading of 210° going behind the overcast. However, the light was discernible thru the overcast. It then moved very rapidly away, stopping momentarily for 3 or 4 minute intervals and then disappearing over the horizon at 1955. No sound was heard. No photographs were taken (From a signed statement second account)
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| 1. | Date 7 Jan 48 Incident #48d |
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| 2. Time 1920 to 1950 | 2. Time 1920 to 1950 |
| 3. | Location Clinton County Army Air Fld., Wilmington, O. |
| 4. | Name of observer Mr. Ralph L. Stirr |
| 5. ம் | Occupation of obsorvor N/S |
| ம் 6. Address of observor Clinton County AAB | ம் 6. Address of observor Clinton County AAB |
| ட் 7. | Placo of observation Clinton County AAB |
| 88 8. | Numbor of objects 1 |
| 9.<br /><br />10. | Distance of object from observer Seemed to be at first some<br />4,000 ft high<br />Timo in sight N/S |
| 11. | Altitude 4,000 ft+ |
| 12. | Speed movement slow in appearence |
| 13. | Direction of flight approx due west |
| 14. | Tactics described are from point first seen to horizon |
| 15. | Sound N/S |
| 16. | Sizo N/S |
| 27. Color fire-colored | 27. Color fire-colored |
| 18. | Shape N/S |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. Apparent construction "fire" | 20. Apparent construction "fire" |
| 21. Exhaust trails none "left no trails or tails like a meteor or comet" | 21. Exhaust trails none "left no trails or tails like a meteor or comet" |
| 22. Woather conditions clear to scattered | 22. Woather conditions clear to scattered |
| 23. | Effoct on clouds Nx Light could be seen when clouds passed beneath it |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs none |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance due west over horizon |
| 26. | Remarks: (over) |
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Object seemed to be some sort of flare. Witness thought it was some aircraft in trouble. Requested the tower to take a look at it to determine if it were a flare. It appeared, with the naked eye, to be a very bright light the color of ordinary fire which lost and regained altitude in the manner of a parachute flare riding on thermals. The intensity of the light varied. This was attributed to clouds passing inxfrant below; however, the light was readily discernible thru the clouds. The sky was clear to scattered. When the object was compared to the stars there was a decided difference. Stars were of the usual white; this object was yellow or flame color. When first seen it appeared to be about 4,000 ft but disappearing over the horizon would make it much higher. The movement was very slow in appearance and it left no trails or tails like a meteor or comet. Place of disappearance was approximately due west from position of observer.
NOTE: See also 48, 48a, 48b, 48c, 48d & 33, 33, 33b, 33c, 33d, 33e, 33f & 30 and 32
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| 1. | Date 9 | Jan 48 | Incident #49 |
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| 2. | Time | N/S | |
| 3. Location around Danville, Ky. | 3. Location around Danville, Ky. | 3. Location around Danville, Ky. | 3. Location around Danville, Ky. |
| 4. | Name of observer Mr & Mrs. Markam | Name of observer Mr & Mrs. Markam | Name of observer Mr & Mrs. Markam |
| 5. | Occupation | of obsorvor | N/S |
| 6. | Address | of observer N/S | - picked up in WHIO news broadcast<br />relayed from Danville, Ky. |
| 7. | Placo of | observation | Danville, Ky. |
| 8. | Number | of objects | 1 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer N/S | Distance of object from observer N/S | Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo in | sight N/S | |
| 11. | Altitude | N/S | |
| 12. | Spood N/S | Spood N/S | Spood N/S |
| 13. Direction of flight West | 13. Direction of flight West | 13. Direction of flight West | 13. Direction of flight West |
| 14. | Tactics | none | |
| 15. | Sound | N/S | |
| 16. | Size | N/S | |
| 17. | Color | N/S | |
| 18. | Shapo | pencil-shape | |
| 19. | Odor | dotected N/S | |
| 20. | Apparent | construction | N/S |
| 21. Exhaust trails long trail of smoke or exhaust | 21. Exhaust trails long trail of smoke or exhaust | 21. Exhaust trails long trail of smoke or exhaust | 21. Exhaust trails long trail of smoke or exhaust |
| 22. Weather conditions N/S | 22. Weather conditions N/S | 22. Weather conditions N/S | 22. Weather conditions N/S |
| 23. | Effect on | clouds N/S | |
| 24. | Sketches | or photographs | None<br />trail |
| 25. | Manner of | disappearance | / exploded into a beautiful display of sparks, etc |
| 26. | Remarks: | (over) | |
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According to a WHIO News Broadcast at 2300-2315, 9 Jan 48, relayed from Danville, Kentucky, a Mr. & Mrs. Markham were driving in their car in or about Danville, Kentucky, when they saw a pencil-like object flying very high which left a long trail of smoke or exhaust. The trail shortly afterwards turned into a beautiful fireworks display of sparks, etc. The object appeared to be traveling a straight course.
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| 1. | Date 10 Jan 48 (see reverse side of sheet) Incident #50 |
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| 2. | Time 10 PM EST |
| 3. Location Wildwood, N. J. (39° 00' N & 78° 48' W). | 3. Location Wildwood, N. J. (39° 00' N & 78° 48' W). |
| | 4. Name of observer Mrs. Ethel Evans |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor authority on knitting |
| 6. Address of observor Bellvue Apts, Wildwood, N. J. | 6. Address of observor Bellvue Apts, Wildwood, N. J. |
| 7. Placo of observation 401 Pine Ave, Wildwood (home of Mrs. Krueger) | 7. Placo of observation 401 Pine Ave, Wildwood (home of Mrs. Krueger) |
| | 8. Number of objects 1 which split into 2 pieces |
| | 9. Distance of object from observer undetermined |
| 10. Timo in sight 5-8 seconds | 10. Timo in sight 5-8 seconds |
| 11. | Altitude varying - slow descent |
| 12. | Speed slow |
| 13. | Direction of flight shoreward (270°) |
| 14. Tactics broke into two pieces | 14. Tactics broke into two pieces |
| 15. | Sound None |
| 16. | Size lamplight |
| 17. | Color yellow, red or amber-colored |
| 18. | Shapo ovular tear drop |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. Apparent construction N/S | 20. Apparent construction N/S |
| | 21. Exhaust trails none |
| 22. | Woather conditions Clear night |
| | 23. Effect on clouds, N/S |
| 24. Skotches or photographs Forwarded a picture of Mars published in "Life'<br />which showed an orange-red ball | 24. Skotches or photographs Forwarded a picture of Mars published in "Life'<br />which showed an orange-red ball |
| | 25. Manner of disappearance fell into sea |
| 26. Remarks: (over) | 26. Remarks: (over) |
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Witness saw one object which split into two separate pieces and fell into the ocean. (See Mrs Krueger's account)
Feb 19, 1948, 1225 A. M.:
Witness stated that she saw saucer. Tried to take picture but says object was moving too fast.
Feb 21, 1948 (Sat Night):
Reported seeing another "saucer"
Mar 11, 1948 10:50 P. M. :
(Thursday night)
Saw mystery light drop and fall in the water
Apr 2, 4:40 P. M.
: Object resembles a small pilot-less plane - very bright metal - no motor noise and looks like the pictures of the German pilot-less planes. The center was ball shaped and very bright metal. It followed the coast line until out of sight. It came from the south and was heading north.
Apr 2d; 5:10 P. M.
same tim date) Object appeared to fall in water. The metal wings were small and evidently broke as it fell since it appeared like sheets of metal dropping at the side. Witness states she saw this clearly.
Apr 2 and 3:
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| 1. | Date 10 Jan 48 Incident #50a |
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| 2. | Time 10 PM EST |
| 3. Location Wildwood, N. J. | 3. Location Wildwood, N. J. |
| 4. Name of observer Mrs. Krueger | 4. Name of observer Mrs. Krueger |
| 5. | Occupation of obşorvor housewife |
| 6. | Address of observer 401 Pine Ave., Wildwood, New Jersey |
| | 7. Placo of observation from 401 Pine Ave (39° 00' N & 78° 48' W) |
| | 8. Numbor of objects 2 |
| | 9. Distance of object from observer 500 ft |
| 10. Timo in sight 5-8 seconds | 10. Timo in sight 5-8 seconds |
| 11. | Altitude varying |
| 12. | Speed slow descent |
| 13. Direction of flight down | 13. Direction of flight down |
| 14. | Tactics Floated slowly across horizon, separated and disappeared<br />below housetops |
| 15. | Sound none |
| 16. Size N/S - that of lamplight | 16. Size N/S - that of lamplight |
| 17. | Color orange-colored |
| 18. Shapo discs or balls | 18. Shapo discs or balls |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. Apparent construction -N/S | 20. Apparent construction -N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails None |
| 22. Woather conditions Clear night | 22. Woather conditions Clear night |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs none |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance fell into sea |
| 26. | Remarks: (over) |
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Objects were brought to Mrs. Krueger's attention by Mrs. Evans. Mrs Krueger saw "a most unusual thing drop out of the sky. I think it was a flying saucer as I have never seen anything equal to it before" She then states that she saw what appeared to be 2 round orange colored discs or balls, the one being smaller, and that these objects appeared to descend vertically toward the earth in a slow and steady manner until disappearing from their sight. Mrs. Evans said that Mrs Krueger observed two objects (apparently related) but that they were originally one object which separated at about the time Mrs. Krueger sighted it.
All witnesses+ (Mrs. Evans, her son and Mrs Krueger) agree on the following:
Color and size - that of an old-fashioned gas light which had a yellow, red or amber shade. Outline was distinct and did not appear aflame or irregular. No noise or sound of kind. No smoke or exhaust trails seen. Shape oval to round. All stated that it was not to their knowledge a balloon, dirigible, flare, parachute or any other known object and all seemed to have a pretty good knowledge as to the appearance of the fore-going.
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| 1. | Date | 3 Sept 47 |
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| 2. | Time | 1215 |
| 3. | Location | Oswego, Oregon |
| 4. Name of observer Mrs. Raymond Dupui | 4. Name of observer Mrs. Raymond Dupui | 4. Name of observer Mrs. Raymond Dupui |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor N/S | Occupation of obsorvor N/S |
| 6. Address of observor N/S | 6. Address of observor N/S | 6. Address of observor N/S |
| 7. | Placo of observation Oswego, Oregon | Placo of observation Oswego, Oregon |
| 8. | Number | of objects 12 to 15 |
| 9: Distanco of object from observer N/S | 9: Distanco of object from observer N/S | 9: Distanco of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo | in sight N/S |
| 11. | Altitude | high |
| 12. | Speed | N/S |
| 13. Direction of flight N/S | 13. Direction of flight N/S | 13. Direction of flight N/S |
| 14. Tactics N/S | 14. Tactics N/S | 14. Tactics N/S |
| 15. | Sound | N/S |
| 16. Size N/S | 16. Size N/S | 16. Size N/S |
| 17. | Color | silver |
| 18. | Shapo | round |
| 19. | Odor | dotoctod N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction N/S | Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. Exhaust trails N/S | 21. Exhaust trails N/S | 21. Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. | Weather | conditions N/S |
| 23. | Effect | on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs none | Sketches or photographs none |
| 25. | Manner | of disappearance N/S |
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| | Date 29 July 47 Incident 52 |
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| 2. | Time 1450 |
| | 3. Location Hamilton Fld., Calif |
| 4. | Name of observer Capt William H. Ryherd |
| 5. | Occupation of observor Capt, USAF, - Assistant Operations Officer |
| 6. | Address of observor Hamilton Fld |
| 7. | Placo of observation Hamilton, Fld., Calif. 38° 03' N 122° 31' W |
| 8. | Number of objects 2 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observor observed from ground |
| 10. | Timo in sight N/S |
| 11. | Altitudo 8,000 - 10,000 ft |
| 12. | Speod very fast made P-80 look as if it were motionless |
| 13. | Direction of flight Southward toward Oakland |
| 14.<br /><br />15. | Tactics 1st object pursued horizontal flight; 2d object<br />seemed to be going from left to right and right to left<br />Sound No sound like heard guard in aircraft formation |
| 16. | Size 15-25 ft in diameter |
| 17. | Color white shiny |
| 18. | Shapo circular like a ball |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. Apparent construction N/S | 20. Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails None |
| 22. | Woather conditions Clear |
| jj 23. | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance Disappeared in flight |
| 26. | Remarks: (over) |
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Capt Ryherd saw two unidentified aerial objects at approximately 8,000 to 10,000 ft traveling above a P-80. He thought they were approximately 15 to 25 feet in diameter. In shape they were circular like a ball on the bottom but not completely round. The first flew straight and level but the second flying close behind the first at the same altitude seemed to be going from left to right and right to left more like a guard in an aircraft formation. Due to the noise of the P-80, no sound could be heard from them. They did not leave any vapor smoke or visible trail. The weather was clear and Captain Ryher and Lt Ward Stewart watched them until they disappeared in flight presumably over Oakland headed toward the ocean.
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| 1. | Date 29 July 47 Incident |
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| 2. | Time After 1200 |
| 3. | Location Hamilton Fld., California |
| 4. | Name of observer Ward L. Stewart |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor 1st Lt., Air Res. (Former B-29 pilot) |
| | 6. Address of observor Hearst Mining Bldg., Univ. ov Calif. |
| 7. | Placo of observation 38° 03' N 122° 31' W |
| 8. | Numbor of objects' 2 |
| 9. | Distanco of object from obsorvor N/S |
| 10. | Time in sight 15 seconds |
| 11. | .Altitude 6,000 ft |
| 12. | Speed Approx 750 MPH |
| 13. | Direction of flight 120° |
| 14. | Tactics Similar to fighter a/c when accompanying heavier ships |
| 15. | Sound none |
| 16. | Size N/S |
| 17. | Color milk white |
| 18. | Shape N/S |
| 19. Odor detected N/S | 19. Odor detected N/S |
| 20. Apparent construction N/S | 20. Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails None |
| 22. | Woathor conditions N/S |
| 23. | Effoot on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance flew out of sight |
| 26. | Romarks: (over) |
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Stewart's attention called to unidentified flying object by Capt Ryherd Stewart estimates the P-80 at 250 miles on preliminary approach for landing at Hamilton Fld. Object was estimated to be following P-80 at three or four times its speed. A moment later another object appeared and flew a course described as something similar to a fighter's maneuvers when accompanying a heavier ship, on a left to right movement, over the object first sighted. The object continued this maneuvering until out of sight. Size could not be estimated but not believed to be above 6,000 ft altitude. Described as milky-white in color, and unlike any conventional aircraft seen.
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| 1. | Date 28 June 47 Incident 35 53 |
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| 2. | Time 1515 CST |
| 3. | Location 30 miles northwest of Lake Meade, Nevada |
| 1234<br /><br />4. Name of observor 1st Lt Eric B. Armstrong | 1234<br /><br />4. Name of observor 1st Lt Eric B. Armstrong |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor Ferry Division, Brooks Fld., San Antonio, Texas |
| 6. | Address of observer Brooks Fld., San Antonio, Texas, 170th AF Base Unit |
| 7. | Placo of observation 30 miles northwest of Lake Meade from air |
| 8. | Number of objects 5 or 6 |
| 9. Distance of object from observor N/S | 9. Distance of object from observor N/S |
| 10. | Timo in sight N/S |
| 11. | Altitude 6,000 ft |
| 12. | Speed 285 MPH |
| 13. Direction of flight 120° (NW) | 13. Direction of flight 120° (NW) |
| 14. | Tactics horizontal very close formation |
| 15. | Sound N/S |
| 16. | Size 36" in diameter |
| 17. | Color white |
| 18.. | Shapo circular |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails. N/S |
| 22. | Woathor conditions N/S |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance N/S |
| 26. | Remarks: (over) RESTRICTED |
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On 28 June 47 X in a P-51 bound for Portland, Oregon, by way of Medford, Oregon, at approx 1515 CST (course of 300°) and ground speed of 285 MPH, altitude 10,000 ft, approximately 30 miles NW of Lake Meade, Nevada, Lt Armstrong sighted 5 or 6 white, circular objects at 4:00, position altitude approximately 6,000 ft, on a course of 120° and flying at an estimated speed of 285 MPH. The objects were flying very smoothly and in a close formation. The estimated size of the white objects was approximately 36" in diameter. It Armstrong was sure the white objects werepot birds since the rate of closure was very fast. He was certain too that the white objects were not jets or conventional aircraft since he has flown both.
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| 1. | Date 23 July 47 Incident # 55 |
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| 2. Time 03452 (0715 local) | 2. Time 03452 (0715 local) |
| | 3. Location Harmon Fld., Stephenville, Newfoundland |
| | 4. Name of observer Miss Patricia Abbott & Lt Hammaker |
| | 5. Occupation of obsorver government employee and Navigator & Public<br />Relations Officer |
| 6. | Address of observor N/S |
| 7. | Placo of observation Harmon Fld., Newfoundland 48° 30' N 58° 33' |
| | 8. Numbor of objects A Undetermined |
| | 9. Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Time in sight Nx Three minutes |
| 11. | Altitude 10,000 ft. |
| 12. | Speed high velocity - stated to be faster than conventional A/C |
| 13. | Direction of flight NNE |
| 14. | Tactics abrupt darts |
| 15. | Sound no noise |
| 16. | Size N/S |
| 17. Color reddish flashes of light | 17. Color reddish flashes of light |
| 18. | Shape N/S |
| 19. | Odor detected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails N/S |
| visibility:<br />22. Weather conditions high scattered clouds - xixik 15 miles | visibility:<br />22. Weather conditions high scattered clouds - xixik 15 miles |
| 23. | Effoct on clouds N/S |
| 24. Sketches or photographs None | 24. Sketches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance N/S |
| 26. | Remarks: (over) |
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Witnesses were walking when they observed a peculiar reddish light. They thought at first that the light was a shooting star but it left no streak. It appeared again and they thought it was a plane flying at very night high altitude. Then a number of intermittant flashes were observed for three minutes. After observing the abrupt darts of light and hearing no hum of motors they concluded that it was definitely not a plane. as the maneuvers appeared too abrupt.
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| 1. | Date 6 | July 47 Incident # 56 |
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| 2. | Time | 2045 hours |
| | 3. Location Birmingham, Alabama | 3. Location Birmingham, Alabama |
| 4. Name of observer Staff Sergeant Ira L. Livingston | 4. Name of observer Staff Sergeant Ira L. Livingston | 4. Name of observer Staff Sergeant Ira L. Livingston |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor S/Sgt, w/250 hours as Bilot and Armorer Gunner | Occupation of obsorvor S/Sgt, w/250 hours as Bilot and Armorer Gunner |
| | 6. Address of observor 1354 Meadow Lane, Green Acres, Birmingham, Ala. | 6. Address of observor 1354 Meadow Lane, Green Acres, Birmingham, Ala. |
| 7. | Placo of observation As above 33° 33'N 86° 52' W | Placo of observation As above 33° 33'N 86° 52' W |
| 8. | Numbor of objects 7 to 10 | Numbor of objects 7 to 10 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer Undetermined | Distance of object from observer Undetermined |
| 10. | Timo in | sight N/S |
| 11. | Altitude 2000 ft above horizon at 45° angle | Altitude 2000 ft above horizon at 45° angle |
| 12. | Speed 500 to 600 MPH | Speed 500 to 600 MPH |
| 13. Direction of flight Southeast | 13. Direction of flight Southeast | 13. Direction of flight Southeast |
| 14. Tactics vertical ascent - traveled in arc | 14. Tactics vertical ascent - traveled in arc | 14. Tactics vertical ascent - traveled in arc |
| 15. | Sound | none |
| 16. Size 2 ft in diameter | 16. Size 2 ft in diameter | 16. Size 2 ft in diameter |
| 17. | Color | N/S |
| 18. | Shapo | round |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. Apparent construction N/S | 20. Apparent construction N/S | 20. Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails N/S | Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. | Woathor | conditions N/S |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. Sketches or photographs one photograph | 24. Sketches or photographs one photograph | 24. Sketches or photographs one photograph |
| 25. Manner of disappearance N/S | 25. Manner of disappearance N/S | 25. Manner of disappearance N/S |
| 26. | Remarks: | (over) RESTRICTED |
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At 2045 hours, 6 July 47, Staff Sergeant Livingston's attention was called by a neighbor (a Mr. Herman M. Sockwell) to witness some "flying discs" The objects appeared in the west of Birmingham and were traveling southeast. They appeared to be 2000 above the horizon at a 45° angle at an unestimated distance away. They were approximately 2 ft in diameter, and round. They produced a dim glow of light and were traveling at an estimated speed of 500 to 600 MPH. The object (or objects) appeared to be traveling in a definite are rather than straight, and as soon as one was out of sight, another would appear behind it but not always in the same path. One seemed to come straight up. The view of its source was obstructed by a nearby house but upon reaching the altitude of approximately 2000 ft it started off in the same direction as the others. Sergeant Livingston says that he did not at any time see more than one object at a time, and tho it could have been one object it was his personal opinion that there were seven to ten objects. The discs were silent and appeared composed of a single light.
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| 1. | Date 20 July 1947 Incident 57 |
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| 2. | Time 00152 |
| 3. Location About one hour from Sidney, Newfoundland. | 3. Location About one hour from Sidney, Newfoundland. |
| 4. | Name of observer Mra Messrs Maitland, Larkin, Douglas and Hamilton |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor All employes of Hamilton, Metcalfe and Kansas<br />City Bridge Company which concern is doing construction work at Harmon Fla |
| 6. | Address of observor With above-named concern |
| .7. | Placo of observation on board the "Burgeo" enroute from Sydney<br />Nova Scotia to Port aux Basques, Newfoundland. |
| 8. | Numbor of objects xa. - saw flashes-4 or 5 approximately 1 second<br />apart and equidistant. |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Time in sight N/S |
| 11. | Altitude N/S 30° off horizon at an estimated 1/4 mile range |
| 12. | Speed high velocity faster than tracer bullet |
| 13. Direction of flight NNE (30° East of true North) | 13. Direction of flight NNE (30° East of true North) |
| 14. | Tactics. horizontal flight |
| 15. | Sound N/S |
| 16. Size N/S | 16. Size N/S |
| 17. Color N/S - object not seen - flashes were silvery to red in color | 17. Color N/S - object not seen - flashes were silvery to red in color |
| 18. | Shape N/S |
| 19. Odor dotected N/S | 19. Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. Apparent construction N/S | 20. Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. Exhaust trails N/S - possibly what was observed was itself the<br />rocket charge | 21. Exhaust trails N/S - possibly what was observed was itself the<br />rocket charge |
| 22. | Woather conditions Clear and dark |
| 23. Effoct' on clouds N/S | 23. Effoct' on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs none |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance N/S |
| 26. | Remarks: (over) RESTRICTED |
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Observers did not see the object but only four or five flashes approximately one second apart and equidistant. The flashes appeared silvery to reddish in color and were likened to the glow of a firefly excepting they were larger and at equal intervals. The witnesses did not believe the flashes were occasioned by either a shooting star or a plane, because of the evenly-spaced discharges or flashes, the color and the speed
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Capt Gullage, Master of the "Burgeo" also saw the flashes while standing on the starboard deck. He stated that he had seen the same thing at approximately the same time and location on the evening of 15 July 47 except at that time the object or flashes were traveling faster and frequently changed courses ("it changed course abruptly several times") and was headed generally to the SSW.
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| 1. | Date 4 Aug 47 Incident 58 |
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| 2. | Time evening |
| 3. | Location NW of Bethel Alaska |
| 4. | Name of observer Capt Jack Peck and Co-pilot Vince Daly |
| 5. | Occupation of observor Pilot and Co-pilot - Al Jones Flying Svc. |
| 6. | Address of observor N/S |
| 7. | Placo of observation 60° 57' N 161° 48' W |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 |
| | 9. Distance of object from observer 1200 ft |
| 10. | Timo in sight 4 minutes |
| 11. | Altitude 500 to 1,000 ft |
| 12. | Speed 520 MPH 3 times that of C-54 |
| 13. | Direction of flight NW |
| 14. | Tactics N/S |
| 15. | Sound N/S |
| 16. | Size As large or larger than C-54 |
| 17. | Color black in color |
| 18. Shapo saucer- like that of C-54 (from rear) but without motors<br />or flying wings. | 18. Shapo saucer- like that of C-54 (from rear) but without motors<br />or flying wings. |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. | Woather conditions brilliant evening sky |
| 23. | Effact on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance flew rapidly out of sight |
| 26. | Remarks: (over) |
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Capt Jack Peck and his Copilot Vince Daly stated that on 4 Aug at sunset they sighted and followed a "flying saucer" northwest of Bethel, Alaska. The object which appeared as large or larger in mass than a C-54 and black in color appeared silhouetted against a brilliant evening sky. In order to avoid a possible collision (being unable at first to determine in what direction the object was moving) they pulled up to about 1200 ft in order to avoid possible collision. The object crossed their path at right angles to them. Seeing that it was moving away from them at a very rapid rate and flying at an altitude of from 500 to 1,000 ft they swung in behind it and followed it at an air speed of 170 MPH but the thing was out of sight in four minutes. They state the object was smooth-surfaced and streamlined and resembled that of a C-54 without motors (from the rear) and was without wings or any visible means of propulsion whatever. Wind was negligible and it was on a NW course.
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| 1. | 59<br />Date 12 Sept 47 Incident |
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| 2. | Time 45 minutes after sunset |
| 3. Location Midway Island to Oahu - beyond Necker Island | 3. Location Midway Island to Oahu - beyond Necker Island |
| 4. | Name of observer Capt Stanley S. Griffin &<br />2d Officer Edward B. Polhemus |
| 5. | Occupation of observor Pilot and 2d officer, PAA |
| 6. | Address of observor N/S |
| 7. | Placo of observation Beyond Necker Island (23° 34' N 164° 42' W) |
| 8. | Numbor of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer 1 mile |
| 10. | Timo in sight. Six seconds |
| 11. | Altitude 9,500 to 10,000 ft |
| 12. | Speed 1160 MPH (1000 knots) |
| 13. | Direction of flight 350° then 109° |
| 14. | Tactics Abruptly changed course but observed horizontal flight<br />holding altitude |
| 15. | Sound N/S |
| 16. | Size N/S |
| 17. Color N/S (See below - exhaust | 17. Color N/S (See below - exhaust |
| 18. | Shapo N/S |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails N/S - light the color of an incandescent light |
| without appreciable blue & no reddish tinge<br />22. Woathor conditions dark- 45 minutes after sunset | without appreciable blue & no reddish tinge<br />22. Woathor conditions dark- 45 minutes after sunset |
| 23. | Effoot on clouds No effect on clouds |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs None |
| 25. Manner of disappearance Appeared to burn out 30 miles ahead of PA plane | 25. Manner of disappearance Appeared to burn out 30 miles ahead of PA plane |
| 26. | Remarks: (over) NTIAL |
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Plane had just passed Necker Island at 0535 GCT. At 0558 GCT an intense white light was observed 60° off starboard bow of plane. It appeared similar to the light of an approaching plane except that it was extremely intense. The color was that of an incandescent light without appreciable blue and no reddish tinge. It appeared on a course about 350° true some 5 miles away. The light grew in intensity (but without any change in color) to a point estimated to be one mile off starboard bow of the plane. When the PA plane switched over to manual control the object suddenly veered to an approximate course of 109° and then the bright light appeared to split into two parts and assumed a reddish hue. These two reddish lights did not have the intensity of the white light and appeared about a wing-length apart. As it changed its course the extraordinary speed was noted. It far outraced the Pan American plane and the twin lights appeared to burn out 30 miles ahead. The entire phenomenon was observed for some six seconds. Object was estimated to be traveling 1,000 knots per hour.
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| 1. | Date 10 | July 47 Incident 60a |
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| 2. | Time 1000 | |
| 3. Location Cordroy, Newfoundland - 47° 52' N 59° 21' W | 3. Location Cordroy, Newfoundland - 47° 52' N 59° 21' W | 3. Location Cordroy, Newfoundland - 47° 52' N 59° 21' W |
| 4. Name of observer Wm Evans | 4. Name of observer Wm Evans | 4. Name of observer Wm Evans |
| 5. | Occupation | of obsorvor N/S |
| 6. Address of observor Cordroy, Newfoundland | 6. Address of observor Cordroy, Newfoundland | 6. Address of observor Cordroy, Newfoundland |
| 7. | Placo of observation Cordroy, Newfoundland | Placo of observation Cordroy, Newfoundland |
| 8. | Number of objects. 1 | Number of objects. 1 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer N/S | Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. Timo in sight N/S | 10. Timo in sight N/S | 10. Timo in sight N/S |
| 11. | Altitude N/S | Altitude N/S |
| 12. | Speed very fast | Speed very fast |
| 13. Direction of flight couldn't ascertain | 13. Direction of flight couldn't ascertain | 13. Direction of flight couldn't ascertain |
| 14. | Tactics | N/S |
| 15. | Sound N/S | |
| 16. | Size | dinner plate |
| 17. | Color | between red and yellow |
| 18. | Shapo | circle |
| 19. | Odor detected | N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction N/S | Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. Exhaust trails Had tail on it of yellowish hue which was not as<br />bright as circle and seemed a little over a yard long. | 21. Exhaust trails Had tail on it of yellowish hue which was not as<br />bright as circle and seemed a little over a yard long. | 21. Exhaust trails Had tail on it of yellowish hue which was not as<br />bright as circle and seemed a little over a yard long. |
| 22. | Woather | conditions N/S |
| 23. | Effect on | clouds N/S |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs None | Skotches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance "hardly in sight before it disappeared" | Manner of disappearance "hardly in sight before it disappeared" |
| 26. | Romarks: | (over) |
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Witness stated that if the object were a shooting star it was larger than any he had ever seen and much brighter than anything he had ever observed in the sky. It appeared round with a yellowish tail,which was not as bright as the circle. The circle itself appeared to be sort of red and yellow and about the size of a large dinner plate. It went so fast that it was hardly in sight before it disappeared. It was traveling much closer than a shooting star. Witness sure it did not in any way resemble a shooting star nor a plane.
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| 1. | Date 10 | July 47 Incidont # 60b |
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| 2. | Time | 1000 |
| 3. Location Cordroy, Newfoundland - 47° 52' N 59° 21' W | 3. Location Cordroy, Newfoundland - 47° 52' N 59° 21' W | 3. Location Cordroy, Newfoundland - 47° 52' N 59° 21' W |
| 4. Name of observer Albert Samms | 4. Name of observer Albert Samms | 4. Name of observer Albert Samms |
| 5. Occupation of obsorver N/S child of 12 | 5. Occupation of obsorver N/S child of 12 | 5. Occupation of obsorver N/S child of 12 |
| 6. | Address of observer Cordroy, Newfoundland | Address of observer Cordroy, Newfoundland |
| 7. | Placo of observation x Cordroy, Newfoundland | Placo of observation x Cordroy, Newfoundland |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 | Number of objects 1 |
| 9. Distanco of object from observer N/S | 9. Distanco of object from observer N/S | 9. Distanco of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo in sight "only a minute" | Timo in sight "only a minute" |
| 11. | Altitude - flying at height of plane which is flying high | Altitude - flying at height of plane which is flying high |
| 12. | Speod | terrific |
| 13. Direction of flight N/S | 13. Direction of flight N/S | 13. Direction of flight N/S |
| 14.' | Tactics S-"shot down very fast" See Mrs Samms' account as<br />told by her son Albert | Tactics S-"shot down very fast" See Mrs Samms' account as<br />told by her son Albert |
| 15. | Sound | N/S |
| 16. Sizo N/S | 16. Sizo N/S | 16. Sizo N/S |
| 17. Color bright reddish yellow | 17. Color bright reddish yellow | 17. Color bright reddish yellow |
| 18. | Shapo | N/S |
| 19. Odor dotected N/S | 19. Odor dotected N/S | 19. Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent | construction N/S |
| 21. Exhaust trails N/S | 21. Exhaust trails N/S | 21. Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. Woather conditions N/S witnesses affirm it was "clear" and at dusk | 22. Woather conditions N/S witnesses affirm it was "clear" and at dusk | 22. Woather conditions N/S witnesses affirm it was "clear" and at dusk |
| 23. Effect on clouds N/S | 23. Effect on clouds N/S | 23. Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. Skotches or photographs None | 24. Skotches or photographs None | 24. Skotches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance N/S<br /><br />RESTRICTED | Manner of disappearance N/S<br /><br />RESTRICTED |
| 26. | Remarks: | (over) |
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Albert Samms is a twelve-year old boy. He was alone when he saw the object. He thought it was flying at the height of a plane at high altitude but that it looked strange for an airplane because it was lit up so brightly- it was not carrying lights ("planes do have a light or two") It was of a bright reddish yellow color. Witness saw it only momentarily because of the tremendous speed. "I saw it only for a minute because it was traveling at a terrific speed. "
His mother, Mrs. Samms, is the Post Mistress of the town and after hearing her son's description felt that it answered the description of the "flying disc". She added that Albert didn't believe the thing was a plane since "it wouldn't shoot down like that did" and "besides it was too 'lit up".
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| 1. | Dato 8 Sept 47 Incident # 61 |
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| 2. | Time 2230 P. M. |
| 3. | Location Logan, Utah |
| 4. | Name of observer Mr and Mrs. Richard Anderson |
| 5. | Occupation of observer N/S |
| 6. | Address of observer Logan, Utah |
| 7. | Placo of observation Logan, Utah 40° 45' N 111° 54' W |
| 8. | Number of objects Approx a dozen |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo in sight None to 2 minutes |
| 11. | Altitude 2,000 to 3,000 ft |
| 12. | Speed "faster than birds" |
| 13. | Direction of flight north |
| 14. Tactics circle city in approx one to two minutes observing group<br />formation. | 14. Tactics circle city in approx one to two minutes observing group<br />formation. |
| 15. | Sound N/S |
| 16. | Size about the size of pigeons |
| 17. | Color white and illuminated |
| 18. | Shape N/S |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. | Woather conditions cloudy |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance in flight to the north |
| 26. | Remarks: (over)<br />RESTRICTED |
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Mr. & Mrs. Ander son stated that they in company with a Mr. & Mrs. Gaylon Caldwell saw approximately 12 objects flying in group formation at about - 2,000 or 3,000 ft in the air. In size they resembled pigeons but seemed to be white and illuminated. They were cettain they werenot birds as they appeared to be moving faster than birds and they circled the city in approximately one to two minutes. Saw no wing movement during the flight They couldn't make up their minds as to exactly what they saw.
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| 1. | Date 8 Sept 47 Incident |
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| 2. | Time Approx 10:30 P. M. |
| 3. | Location Logan, Utah |
| 4. | Name of observer Mr & Mrs. Norman Hall |
| 5. | Occupation of observer N/S |
| 6. | Address of observor Logan, Utah |
| 568 7. | Place of observation Logan, Utah 40° 45' N 111 54' W |
| 8. | Number of objects N/S |
| 9. | Distanco of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo in sight N/S |
| 11. | Altitude N/S |
| 12. Spood x Much faster than birds | 12. Spood x Much faster than birds |
| 13. | Direction of flight clockwise above city |
| 14. | Tactics changed formation |
| 15. | Sound N/S |
| 16. | Size approx that of staf |
| 17. | Color N/S |
| 18. | Shapo N/S |
| 19. Odor dotected N/S | 19. Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. Exhaust trails N/S | 21. Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. | Woather conditions Cloudy |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance N/S |
| 26. | Remarks: Saw a group of flying objects similar in appearance |
| group of | moving stars which traveled clockwise above the city. |
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| 1. | Date 12:05 P. M. Incident # |
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| 2. | Time 29 July 47 |
| 3.<br />leading<br />4. | Location 1/4 mile NW of Canyon Ferry while proceeding NW along road<br />from Canyon Ferry to York some 25 miles NE of Helena<br />Name of observers R. J. Madden et al |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor Division Plant Engr, The Pac. Tel & Tel Co. |
| 6. | Address of observor The Pac. Tel & Tel Co. |
| 7. | Placo of observation 25 NE of Helena, Montana |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 |
| 9. Distance of object from obsorvor 2 to 3 miles | 9. Distance of object from obsorvor 2 to 3 miles |
| 10. | Timo in sight 5 seconds + |
| 11. | Altitudo 3,000 ft |
| 12. | Spood tremendous |
| 13. | Direction of flight NE |
| 14. Tactics Hovering - rising and descending thru vertical distance of<br />some 50-100 ft then swooping to the NE at tremendous speed<br />15. Sound N/S | 14. Tactics Hovering - rising and descending thru vertical distance of<br />some 50-100 ft then swooping to the NE at tremendous speed<br />15. Sound N/S |
| 16.<br /><br />17. | Size 3 ft in dia X 3 or 4 inches in thickness - as seen from observers<br />viewpoint. Apparently huge<br />Color like polished nickel |
| 18. | Shape circular |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. Apparent construction like polished nickel | 20. Apparent construction like polished nickel |
| 21. Exhaust trails N/S | 21. Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. Woathor conditions blue sky with scattered small clouds. Bright<br />sunshine causing disc to gleam and shimmer.<br />23. Effect on clouds N/S | 22. Woathor conditions blue sky with scattered small clouds. Bright<br />sunshine causing disc to gleam and shimmer.<br />23. Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. Sketches or photographs None | 24. Sketches or photographs None |
| 25. Manner of disappearance "melted into thin air" | 25. Manner of disappearance "melted into thin air" |
| 26. | Remarks: (over) CONFIDENTIAL |
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Observers saw bright disc hovering and fluttering in the air. It descended and rose thru a vertical distance of 50 to 100 ft for some 5 seconds and while at the top of an ascent it suddenly swooped to the NE at tremendous speed, traveled some 200 ft and disappeared into the clear air- appeared to "melt into thin air" as a result of the tremendous speed. Appeared to be approximately 3 ft in dia X 3 or 4 inches in thickness from observers' viewpoint and estimated as considera- bly greater/as they were some 2 or 3 miles from the object.
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| 1. | Data xxxxx 19 Aug 47 Incident # 64 |
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| 2. | Time 9:30 P. M. |
| 3. | Location Twin Falls, Idaho |
| 4.<br /><br />5. | Name of observer Mr. H. H. Hedstrom, his wife, and a neighbor Police Dept.<br />and member of testive Twin Right Frazier Dep of the the Twin Twin Falls, Falls Housing<br />Occupation of obsorvor Executive mear director of<br />Authority |
| 6. | Address of observor 322 3rd Ave., North, Twin Falls, Idaho |
| 7. | Placo of observation As above |
| 8. | Numbor of objects undetermined - see below |
| 9. Distance of object from observer Could not be estimat ed | 9. Distance of object from observer Could not be estimat ed |
| 10. | Timo in sight faxxix few minutes at a time |
| 11. | Altitude could not be determined |
| 12. | Speed terrific |
| 13. | Direction of flight NE and came back toward the SW |
| 14. | Tactics observed triangular formation |
| 15. | Sound N/S |
| 16. Size Could not be estimated | 16. Size Could not be estimated |
| 17. | Color seen only as a glow going thru the air<br />simlar to that of regular electric lights - |
| 18. | Shape Could not be estimated |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. Apparent construction N/S | 20. Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. Exhaust trails None could be observed | 21. Exhaust trails None could be observed |
| 22. | Woathor conditions overcast sky at night |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24- Skotches or photographs None | 24- Skotches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance N/S |
| 26. | Romarks: (over) RESTRICTED |
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Mrs Hedstrom saw the first object traveling at a terrific eate of speed in a northeasterly direction. It was out of sight before Mr. Hedstrom & their neighbor Mrs. Shultz could see anything. While discussing this sighting all 3 saw 10 similar objects proceed rapidly in the same direction in the form of a triangle. As they were disappearing 3 of the objects on the left flank peeled off and proceeded in a more northerly direction. The remaining objects appeared to close ranks and proceeded on a NE course. Five minutes later they saw another group of 3 objects proceeding in the same direction in triangular formation. Three to 5 minutes another tirangular formation of five or six objects were observed going in the same direction. Then a few minutes later the three witnesses saw large group of objects (some 35 to 50 of them) flying in a triangular formation in the same direction. Approximately 20 or 25 minutes after this group of objects were observed similar objects were noted coming back over the city in a Southwesterly direction. Generally they were in groups of 3, 5 and 7 and followed each other at approximately 5-minute intervals.
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| | 1. Date 10 Aug 47 Incident 66 |
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| | 2. Time 9 o'clock 2 well after dark |
| | 3. Location Near Silver Springs, Ohio |
| | 4. Namo of observer Lt Colonel,F. L. Walker Jr., GSC |
| | 5. Occupation of observer Scientific Branch, Research Group |
| 6. Address of observer R&DD, WDGS | 6. Address of observer R&DD, WDGS |
| | 7. Placo of observation Near Silver Springs, Ohio |
| | 8. Number of objects 1 |
| | 9. Distanco of object from observor N/S |
| 10. | Timo in sight 3-4 seconds |
| 11. | Altitude low flying |
| 12. | Speed N/S |
| 13. | 123<br />Direction of flight north to south |
| 14. | Tactics Xxxxx absolutely horizontal |
| 15. | Sound N/S |
| 16. | Sizo N/S |
| 17. Color bright orange glow or flame | 17. Color bright orange glow or flame |
| 18. | Shapo N/S |
| 19. | Odor detected N/S |
| 20. Apparent construction N/S | 20. Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails long, straight, narrow white streak of flame<br />(similar to streak left by tracer bullet) which vanished very quickly. |
| 22. | Woathor conditions N/S - well after dark |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance simply vanished in mid-air. |
| 26. | Remarks: (over) |
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About 9 o'clock, well after dark, Lt Col F. L. Walker, Jr. GSC, of the Scientific Branch, Research Group, saw a low flying object appear over the top of a barn to his left traveling in an absolutely straight line in an arc of about 70° moving from north to south. The object appeared as a bright orange glow of flame and left behind it a long, straight, narrow white streak of flame similar to the streak left by a tracer bullet and itself, covering an arc of approximately 20° or 30°. There appeared to be a fine mist of smoke trailing behind this streak which vanished very quickly. The object took about 3-4 seconds to cover the arc of 70° and then simply vanished in mid air. The path traveled was absolutely horizontal.
Witness states he never observed a comet which acted in this manner and was of the opinion that he had sighted a "flying saucer".
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| 1. | Date 14 Aug 47 Incident 67 |
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| 2. Time 1600 hours | 2. Time 1600 hours |
| 3. | Location 5 miles southwest of Placerville, Calif. |
| 4. | Name of observer, Mr Ray A. Switzer and wife |
| 5.<br />6. | Occupation of observer Switzer is an Insurance Executive with the<br />firm of McGuire & Wallis and a graduate of the Univ of Calif.<br />Address of observer Box 43, Aukum, Eldorado County, Calif. |
| 7. Placo of observation Between 4 and 5 miles southwest from Placerville<br />Cedar Ravine Road. 38° 42' 45" N. Lat x 120° 47' 15" W. Long.<br />8. Number of objects 1 | 7. Placo of observation Between 4 and 5 miles southwest from Placerville<br />Cedar Ravine Road. 38° 42' 45" N. Lat x 120° 47' 15" W. Long.<br />8. Number of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observor Estimated distance seemed about 750 ft |
| 10. | Timo in sight short period. |
| 11. | Altitude 500 to 1,000 ft |
| 12. | Speod high rate of speed |
| 13. Direction of flight north to south | 13. Direction of flight north to south |
| 14. | Tactics in a very shallow dive |
| 15. Sound N/S | 15. Sound N/S |
| 16. Size Seemed to be about 5 feet long by some 12 to 14 inches in depth | 16. Size Seemed to be about 5 feet long by some 12 to 14 inches in depth |
| 17. | Color polished chromium |
| 18.<br />More to have<br />19. | Shape Seemed rectangular except for a short period when it appeared<br />rocket-shaped slightly curved, than disc-shaped top surface. Seemed tilted in semi-circle.<br />dotected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction metallic |
| 21. Exhaust trails N/S - a white smoke trail was first observed - later<br />object was enveloped in puff of dark gray smoke<br />22. Woathor conditions fair with sunshine | 21. Exhaust trails N/S - a white smoke trail was first observed - later<br />object was enveloped in puff of dark gray smoke<br />22. Woathor conditions fair with sunshine |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. Skotches or photographs None | 24. Skotches or photographs None |
| 25. Manner of disappearance disappeared in puff of dark gray smoke | 25. Manner of disappearance disappeared in puff of dark gray smoke |
| 26. | Remarks: (over) RESTRICTED<br />CONFIDENT |
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Observer first noticed a white smoke trail and while searching for its source he saw an object 4 to 6 ft in length x 10 to 14 inches wide and of a metal color which gave off a very bright reflection like highly polished chromium. It was first observed at 1030 position to the automobile. Upon reaching a 1200 position it was engulfed in a puff of dark gray smoke about 10 ft in diameter. There was no change in the color of the smoke. The object was traveling at terrific speed and seemed to be in a very shallow dive. When the puff of smoke appeared the object disappeared completely; no particles were observed falling from it. The point of disappearance seemed to be about 800 yards in front of Switzer. There was no possibility of being hidden by vegetation or terrain. It appeared rectangular for the most part but once it appeared to have a very slightly curved top surface. It seemed more rocket-like than disc-like, and seemed tilted in a semi-circle.
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| 1. | Date | 24 June 47 | | Incidont #68 |
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| 2. Time afternoon | 2. Time afternoon | 2. Time afternoon | 2. Time afternoon | 2. Time afternoon |
| 3. | Location | Cascade Mts. | (Portland, | Oregon |
| 4. | Namo of observor Fred M. Johnson | Namo of observor Fred M. Johnson | Namo of observor Fred M. Johnson | Namo of observor Fred M. Johnson |
| 5. | Occupation | of obsorvor | Prospector | |
| 6. Address of observor Globe Hotel, 106 N. W. 1st Ave, Porland, | 6. Address of observor Globe Hotel, 106 N. W. 1st Ave, Porland, | 6. Address of observor Globe Hotel, 106 N. W. 1st Ave, Porland, | 6. Address of observor Globe Hotel, 106 N. W. 1st Ave, Porland, | 6. Address of observor Globe Hotel, 106 N. W. 1st Ave, Porland, |
| 7. | Placo of observation Cascade Mts | Placo of observation Cascade Mts | Placo of observation Cascade Mts | Placo of observation Cascade Mts |
| 8. | Numbor of objects 5 or 6 | Numbor of objects 5 or 6 | Numbor of objects 5 or 6 | Numbor of objects 5 or 6 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer overhead at 1,000 ft | Distance of object from observer overhead at 1,000 ft | Distance of object from observer overhead at 1,000 ft | Distance of object from observer overhead at 1,000 ft |
| 10. | Timo in | sight | 45-60 seconds | |
| 11. | Altitudo 6,000 ft from sea level | Altitudo 6,000 ft from sea level | Altitudo 6,000 ft from sea level | Altitudo 6,000 ft from sea level |
| 12. | Spood | x/s | | |
| 13. Direction of flight SE | 13. Direction of flight SE | 13. Direction of flight SE | 13. Direction of flight SE | 13. Direction of flight SE |
| 14. | Tactics | banking | | |
| 15. | Sound | none | | |
| 16. | Size about 30' dia | Size about 30' dia | Size about 30' dia | Size about 30' dia |
| 17. | Color | x/S | | |
| 18. Shape round with tail | 18. Shape round with tail | 18. Shape round with tail | 18. Shape round with tail | 18. Shape round with tail |
| 19. Odor detected /S | 19. Odor detected /S | 19. Odor detected /S | 19. Odor detected /S | 19. Odor detected /S |
| 20. Apparont construction N/S | 20. Apparont construction N/S | 20. Apparont construction N/S | 20. Apparont construction N/S | 20. Apparont construction N/S |
| 21. Exhaust trails x/S | 21. Exhaust trails x/S | 21. Exhaust trails x/S | 21. Exhaust trails x/S | 21. Exhaust trails x/S |
| 22. Weather conditions Clear<br />B | 22. Weather conditions Clear<br />B | 22. Weather conditions Clear<br />B | 22. Weather conditions Clear<br />B | 22. Weather conditions Clear<br />B |
| 23. Effect on clouds x/S | 23. Effect on clouds x/S | 23. Effect on clouds x/S | 23. Effect on clouds x/S | 23. Effect on clouds x/S |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs | Sketches or photographs | None | |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance | Manner of disappearance | x/s | |
| 26. | Remarks: | (over) | | |
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While prospecting in the Cascade Mts some 5.000 ft above sea level he noticed a reflection. Upon looking up he saw a disc proceeding in a southeasterly direction. Upon sighting it he placed his telescope to his eye and observed it for some 45 to 60 seconds. At the time the disc was sighted it was banking in the sun. He observed 5 or 6 but concentrated on one. Said they did not fly in any particular formation and he estimated them to be about 1,000 ft from where he was standing. He estimated that they were around 30 feet in diameter and that they had a tail. They made no noise. He noticed that the combination compass and watch in his possession reacted in a very peculiar manner, the hand waving from one side to the other but that this condition corrected itself immediately after the discs had passed out of sight.
NOTE: Informant appeared to be very reliable and advised that he had been a prospector in the States of Montana, Washington and Oregon for the past 40 yrs.
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1. Date: 6 Aug 47
2. Time: 2230-2245
3. Location: Philadelphia, Pa.
4. Name of observer: Eleanor Maddle
5. Occupation of observer: employed by Geo A. Greenwald Mfg Co.
6. Address of observer: 2114 Hobart St., Philadelphia, Pa.
7. Place of observation: At observer's home
8. Number of objects: 1
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: N/S
11. Altitude: N/S
12. Speed: Very fast
13. Direction of flight: South
14. Tactics: N/S - apparently straight flight
15. Sound: slight buzzing after passage of object
16. Size: large
17. Color: white
18. Shape: N/S
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: N/S
21. Exhaust trails: Thin streak of grayish smoke
22. Weather conditions: N/S
23. Effect on clouds: N/S
24. Sketches or photographs: none
25. Manner of disappearance: N/S
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| 1. Date 6 Aug 47 Incidont #69a | 1. Date 6 Aug 47 Incidont #69a | 1. Date 6 Aug 47 Incidont #69a |
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| 2. | Time | 2230-2245 |
| 3. | Location Philadelphia, Pa. | Location Philadelphia, Pa. |
| | 4. Name of observer Miss Cecelia Fine | 4. Name of observer Miss Cecelia Fine |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor Employed by Pressman & Gutman Co., Inc. | Occupation of obsorvor Employed by Pressman & Gutman Co., Inc. |
| 6. | Address of observor 5617 Arlington St., Phila, Pa. | Address of observor 5617 Arlington St., Phila, Pa. |
| 7. | Place of observation 2114 Hobart St., Phila, Pa. | Place of observation 2114 Hobart St., Phila, Pa. |
| 8. | Number | of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distanco | of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo in | sight N/S |
| 11. | Altitude | N/S |
| 12. | Speed | N/S |
| 13. Direction of flight N/S | 13. Direction of flight N/S | 13. Direction of flight N/S |
| 14. | Tactics | N/S |
| 15. | Sound slight buzzing sound | Sound slight buzzing sound |
| 16. | Size | N/S |
| 17. | Color | N/S |
| 18. | Shapo | N/S |
| 19. | Odor | dotected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent | construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust | trails N/S |
| 22. | Woather | conditions N/S |
| 23. | Effect on | clouds N/S |
| 24- | Skotches | or photographs None |
| 25. | RESTRICTED<br />Manner of disappearance N/S | RESTRICTED<br />Manner of disappearance N/S |
| 26.<br />the | Romarks:<br />evening of | Miss Fine was sitting on the steps of Miss Naddle's home<br />6 Aug 47 around 10:45 P. M. engaged in conversation when |
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| 2. | Time | Around 2245 |
| 3. | Location | Philadelphia, Pa |
| 4. | Name of | observer John Snyder |
| 5. | Occupation of observor Insurance agent (former B-24 pilot) | Occupation of observor Insurance agent (former B-24 pilot) |
| 6. | Address of observor 1440 Vankir St., Philadelphia, Pa. | Address of observor 1440 Vankir St., Philadelphia, Pa. |
| 7. | Placo of | observation above address |
| 8. | Number | of objects 1 |
| 9. Distance of object from observer /S | 9. Distance of object from observer /S | 9. Distance of object from observer /S |
| 10. | Timo in | sight x/s |
| 11. | Altitude 1,000 - 3000 ft | Altitude 1,000 - 3000 ft |
| 12. | Speed between 400-500 MPH | Speed between 400-500 MPH |
| 13. Direction of flight from NE to SW | 13. Direction of flight from NE to SW | 13. Direction of flight from NE to SW |
| 14. Tactics x/s | 14. Tactics x/s | 14. Tactics x/s |
| 15. | Sound | hissing |
| 16. | Size | x/S |
| 17. | Color | x/S |
| 18. | Shapo | x/s |
| 19. | Odor | dotected /S |
| 20. Apparent construction /S | 20. Apparent construction /S | 20. Apparent construction /S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails Smoke or condensation also emitted bluish white flame | Exhaust trails Smoke or condensation also emitted bluish white flame |
| 22. Woathor conditions Clear | 22. Woathor conditions Clear | 22. Woathor conditions Clear |
| 23. | Effect on clouds x/s | Effect on clouds x/s |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs None | Skotches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of | disappearance /s |
| 26. | Remarks: (Over) | Remarks: (Over) |
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John Snyder, a former pilot of B-24 in the Army Air Corps advised that he was sitting on the steps of his home around 10:45 P. M. the night of Aug 6, 1947 and that his neighbors, the Kelly family, were also sitting on their steps. All parties were facing east. Snyder noticed an object which emitted a bluish-white flame pass quickly thru the air. It was traveling NE to SW. Using his experience In the Army Air Corps he estimated the speed as between 400 to 500 MPH. The object did not lose elevation and left either a smoke or condensation trail in its former path. The vapor lasted for about 2 seconds. A hissing sound accompanied the passing. The sound was moderate and not nearly as loud as that occasioned by a rocket ship.
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| 1. Date 6 Aug 47 | 1. Date 6 Aug 47 | 1. Date 6 Aug 47 | 1. Date 6 Aug 47 |
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| 2. | Time | Around 2245 | |
| 3. | Location Philadelphia, Pa. | Location Philadelphia, Pa. | Location Philadelphia, Pa. |
| 4. Name of observer John J. Kelley | 4. Name of observer John J. Kelley | 4. Name of observer John J. Kelley | 4. Name of observer John J. Kelley |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor retired police officer | Occupation of obsorvor retired police officer | Occupation of obsorvor retired police officer |
| 6. Address of observer 1442 Vankirk St | 6. Address of observer 1442 Vankirk St | 6. Address of observer 1442 Vankirk St | 6. Address of observer 1442 Vankirk St |
| 7. | Placo of | observation | above |
| 8. | Number of | object's 1 | |
| | 9. Distance of object from observer N/S | 9. Distance of object from observer N/S | 9. Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo in | sight gone | in a split second |
| 11. | Altitude | N/S | |
| 12. Speed Ski Very rapid | 12. Speed Ski Very rapid | 12. Speed Ski Very rapid | 12. Speed Ski Very rapid |
| 13. | Direction | of flight | South |
| 14. | Tactics | N/S | |
| 15. | Sound | No noise | |
| 16. | Sizo | large | |
| 17. | Calor | N/S | |
| 18. Shape "like giant firecracker" | 18. Shape "like giant firecracker" | 18. Shape "like giant firecracker" | 18. Shape "like giant firecracker" |
| 19. | Odor dotected | None | |
| 20. Apparent construction N/S | 20. Apparent construction N/S | 20. Apparent construction N/S | 20. Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails "fiery trail for about 100 ft" | Exhaust trails "fiery trail for about 100 ft" | Exhaust trails "fiery trail for about 100 ft" |
| 22. | Woather conditions clear | Woather conditions clear | Woather conditions clear |
| 23. Effect on clouds N/S | 23. Effect on clouds N/S | 23. Effect on clouds N/S | 23. Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs | Sketches or photographs | None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance | Manner of disappearance | N/S |
| 26. | Remarks: | (over) | |
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Around 10:45 on the night of 6 Aug 47, Kelly and his wife were sitting on the steps of their home when Kelly noticed an object resembling (to him) a giant firecracker which passed quickly thru the air. He heard no noise and the object completely passed from view in a southerly direction within a split second. It left a fiery trail for about 100 feet. The object did not lose altitude so he was sure it was not falling star.
NOTE: It is to be noted that the Snyders and the Kellys live in NE Phila, near Oxford Circle (about 10 miles removed from the residence of Miss Naddle Inc 69) It is further noted that the observations of Miss Naddle, the Kellys and the Snyders roughly correspond. All seemed reliable and were not the types to seek publicity or to spread rumors.
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On Oct 8th or 9th, 1947 while witness was driving on the NW outskirts of Las Vegas, Nevada, he observed what appeared to be a sky-writing pilot's trail. He stopped his car to observe it and noticed two things which troubled him. (1) Where the missile should have been at the head of the steadily appearing trail there was nothing visible or was too small to see (estimated to be a distance of about 5 miles or less) and (2) the speed appeared startling. Thought it was between 400 and 1,000 MPH but thought more precisely to be from 700 to 800 MPH - too fast for conventional aircraft. The trail he thought could have been smoke, vapor from intense speed or any unknown substance. The color was almost white - much like a cumlo-nimbus cloud and of approximately the same density and it was 15-50 minutes before the trail disintegrated.
The object took a radius of from 5 to 15 miles to complete a tura (he estimated closer to 10) in an attempt to judge its exact course over topographic features of the surrounding countryside. He stated that since the climate in this vicinity is extremely dry and it was almost a cloudless day that the speed would have to be exceedingly great to create such a trail.
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1. Date: 17 Sept 1947
2. Time: N/S
3. Location: Alaska (Ft Richardson (1))
4. Name of observer: N/S
5. Occupation of observer: Army Officer
6. Address of observer: N/S
7. Place of observation: Near Ft Richardson, Alaska
8. Number of objects: 1
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: N/S
11. Altitude: Below 10,000 ft
12. Speed: tremendous
13. Direction of flight: N/S
14. Tactics: N/S
15. Sound: N/S
16. Size: 2-3 ft diameter
17. Color: metallic silver
18. Shape: spherical
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: None
21. Exhaust trails: None
22. Weather conditions: Scattered clouds
23. Effect on clouds: N/S
24. Sketches or photographs: None
25. Manner of disappearance: N/S
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Two army officers reported to Office, Director of Intelligence, Hq. Alaskan Dept., Ft Richardson, Alaska, saying that they had witnessed an objectpassing thru the air at tremendous speed. Object appeared to be a sphere and did not give the impression of being saucer-like or comparable to a disk. Altho, the first officer stated that it would be impossible to give minute details, the object appeared to be 2 to 3 feet in diameter and did not leave any vapor trail in the sky. He stated the object appeared metallic and silver in color (like that of airplanes) As there was scattered cloud formations at 10,000 ft and the object was noted to be traveling below the cloud formation they were able to determine the approximate altitude.
To the second officer the object appeared approximately 10 ft in diameter and compared it to half the size of a full moon on an ordinary night. He estimated the altitude to be only 3,000 or 4,000 ft. The object appeared broadside to the second officer and gaveno evidence of a spinning motion or did he note a reflection. To him it appeared to be a dull metal finish. In conclusion the second officer pointed out that the object was definitely traveling against the wind.
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| 2. Time 1600 | 2. Time 1600 |
| 3. | Location Boston, Mass |
| 4. Name of observer Alpheas D. Powell, Capt of PA Airways, Inc.<br />Walter I. White, Bavigator<br />Crew of Pan Amer Constitution | 4. Name of observer Alpheas D. Powell, Capt of PA Airways, Inc.<br />Walter I. White, Bavigator<br />Crew of Pan Amer Constitution |
| 5. | Occupation of observor |
| 6. Address of observor 28 Redwood Road, New Hyde Park, Long Island | 6. Address of observor 28 Redwood Road, New Hyde Park, Long Island |
| 7. | Placo of observation Approximately midway between Everett, Mass<br />and Bedford Radio Beacon. |
| 8. | Number of objects 2 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer 1 mile away |
| 10. | Timo in sight 30 seconds |
| 11. | Altitude 7.800 ft |
| 12. | Speod 175 MPH |
| 13. | Diroction of flight easterly approx 110° magnetic |
| 14. | Tactics x/s |
| 15. | Sound x/s |
| 16. Size 15 ft long. 3 2-3 feet in depth | 16. Size 15 ft long. 3 2-3 feet in depth |
| 17. | Color deep gold |
| 18. | Shape elliptical |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction /S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails Mone |
| 22. Woathor conditions 5/10 scattered cumulus with tops 1000 Visibility: 10 mi. | 22. Woathor conditions 5/10 scattered cumulus with tops 1000 Visibility: 10 mi. |
| 23. | Effoct on clouds /S |
| 24. Sketches or photographs None | 24. Sketches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance Lost in clouds |
| 26. | Remarks: (over) |
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At 1600 P. M., 4 Aug 47, midway between Everett, Mass, and the Bedford Radio Beacon, pilot and navigator sighted an unidentified aerial object. The following conditions existed:
Visibility: good
Cloud coverage: 6-8/10ths; tops: 10,000 ft
Wind at 8,000 ft: 270/25 MPH
Aircraft: 8,000 ft
Airspeed 265 MPH
Course: 24 magnetic.
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Mr White, Navigator, called Mr Powell's attention to a bright orange object slightly below the level of their aircraft. Mr Powell was unable to see the object from his position (left side of cockpit) as he had no visibility to the right and down, from his position. But, upon glancing out his side window he noticed at a 45° angle to the left an unidentified flying object. It was one mile away at approximately 7.800 ft. Mr. Powell then banked to obtain a better view. He described it as being the length of a P-40 fuselage, blunt at both ends, cylindrical in shape and having a bright orange hue. The object had a definite shape and there was no suggestion of gaseous dissipation (as there would be if the orange/color were the result of exhaust from a rocket or jet aircraft. It was traveling at approx 150 MPH, on a course 200 magnetic. It was under observation for approximately 30 seconds. Mr. Bowell lost sight of the object when a cloud came between their aircraft and the object.
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| 1. | Date | Incident<br />13 Aug 47 75 |
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| 2. | Time | 1300 |
| | 3. Location Smoke River Canyon (near Twin Falls) Idaho | 3. Location Smoke River Canyon (near Twin Falls) Idaho |
| 4. | Name | of observer A. C. Urie and two sons, Kenneth & Billy |
| 5. | Occupation | of obsorver farmer |
| 6. | Address | of observor Operator of "Anger Falls Trout Farm" 6 miles<br />Canyon |
| 7. | Placo | west of Blue Lakes Ranch, Snake River<br />of observation As above-going down the Snake River |
| 8. | Number | of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distance | of object from observer 300 ft |
| 10. | Time in | sight momentary |
| 11. | Altitude 75 ft from the canyon floor-300 ft away from observer<br />level view afforded | Altitude 75 ft from the canyon floor-300 ft away from observer<br />level view afforded |
| 12. | Speod | 1000 MPH |
| 13. | Direction of flight East to West | Direction of flight East to West |
| 14. | Tactics Road up and down over hills & hollows of canyon | Tactics Road up and down over hills & hollows of canyon |
| 15. | Sound | swishing sound |
| 16. | Sizo 20 feet by 10 ft in thickness | Sizo 20 feet by 10 ft in thickness |
| 17. | Color | sky blue |
| 18. | Shapo oblong broad rimmed hat with low crown<br />Inverted pie-plate | Shapo oblong broad rimmed hat with low crown<br />Inverted pie-plate |
| 19. | Odor | dotected. None |
| 20. | Apparent | construction /S |
| 21. | Exhaust | trails Exhaust fum flame - a red tubular fiery glow at the |
| 22. | Woathor | side of the top or hood.<br />conditions /s |
| 23. Effect on clouds x/s | 23. Effect on clouds x/s | 23. Effect on clouds x/s |
| 24. | Sketches | or photographs one |
| 25. Manner of disappearance disappeared behind hill | 25. Manner of disappearance disappeared behind hill | 25. Manner of disappearance disappeared behind hill |
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Urie had sent his sons to the river for some tops from his boat. As they were overdue he want to look for them, when he noticed some 300 feet away some 75 feet in the air a sky-blue object silhouetted against the steep walls of the canyon on the far side. (The canyon is about 400 ft deep and 1200 ft across at that place.) The object was traveling 75 feet in the air (300 ft below the rim of the canyon) and so was plainly visible. Urie states that the sky-blue color would probably not be noticed against the sky. He states that "it did not spin like a top". However, he did say that the trees over which it passed almost directly did not just bend with the wind as if a plane had gone by but that they "spun around on top as if they were in a vacuum.
Keith Urie, a son, eight years of age said he saw the machine coming down the canyon heading from east to west and following the contours of the ground. Billy, age ten, another son, saw it almost immediately. Both watched it fly out of sight behind a tree in a matter of moments.
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1. Date: 13 Aug 47
2. Time: N/S
3. Location: Salmon Dam
4. Name of observer: County Commissioner Hawkins
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5. Occupation of observer: County Commissioner
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6. Address of observer: N/S
7. Place of observation: Salmon Dam
8. Number of objects: 2
9. Distance of object from observer: 1,000 to 6,000 ft several miles away
10. Time in sight: N/S
11. Altitude: 4,000 to 6,000 ft
12. Speed: great speed
13. Direction of flight: N/S
14. Tactics: N/S
15. Sound: echo of a motor - County Commissioner Hawkins
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16. Size: N/S
17. Color: N/S - reflected light
18. Shape: circular
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: N/S
21. Exhaust trails: N/S
22. Weather conditions: N/S
23. Effect on clouds: N/S
24. Sketches or photographs: None
25. Manner of disappearance: N/S
26. Remarks: (over)
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An unusually loud roar attracted the observer and upon looking up he saw a group of very light-colored objects at an altitude of about 50° bunched rather closely with no regular formation. The group could have covered 1-1/2° angular diameter in the sky. There might have been 10 As a group they were proceeding as to cover 30° of arc estimated of course in 10 to 15 seconds. If one of them subtended 1/10° with a possible wing spread of 100 ft it would put it at a distance of over 10 miles, and quite invisible for a light object. With 30° arc of travel at a 10 mi distance would be roughly 5 miles in 15 seconds or 20 mi per minute or 1200 mi per hour. Rather fast for a bomber. A 50 ft object at 5 miles dist. wo ld be about 600 mi. per hr also fast going. The only concrete evidence of form appeared on the left tangent of the group two dark shaped forms:
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| 2. | Time 0910 MST |
| 3. Location Mear Williams Field over Grand Canyon, Arizona | 3. Location Mear Williams Field over Grand Canyon, Arizona |
| 4. | Name of observer Lt William G. McGinty, USN |
| 5. | Occupation of observer P-80 student, Williams Fld, Chandler, Ariz. |
| 6. | Address of observer Williams Fld., Chandler, Ariz. |
| 7. | Placo of observation plane |
| 8. | Number of objects 2 |
| 9. 10 | Distance of object from observer /s |
| 10. | Timo in sight N/S |
| 11. | Altitude decreasing from 25,000 ft |
| 12. | Speod "inconceivable" |
| 13. | Direction of flight straight down |
| 14. | Tactics/S |
| 15. | Sound N/S |
| 16. | Sizo 8 ft in dia. |
| 17. | Color wixer Light gray |
| 18. | Shapo circular |
| 19. | N/S<br />Odor dotected |
| 20. | Apparent construction /S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails /S |
| 22. | N/S<br />Woathor conditions |
| 23. | /S<br />Effect on clouds |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs none |
| 25. | Seemed to have hit ground some 25 miles<br />Manner of dith of the South Rim of Grand Canyon, Arizona |
| 26. | Remarks: (over) |
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On 30 June 1947 at about 0910 MST, William G. McGinty, P-80 pilot was flying at 25,000 feet over Grand Canyon, Arizona, heading south towards Williams Field, Arizona, when he saw 2 round objects going at inconceivable speeds straight down. One of the unidentifiable objects followed the other seconds apart. Due to their speed he could see only that they were circular and possibly light gray in color. In his opinion the objects were approximately 8 feet in diameter. He estimated that the objects would have probably hit the ground approximately 25 miles south of the South Rim of Grand Canyon, Ariz.
AGENT'S NOTES: Lt McGinty gave his permanent address as: N. A. M. T. C., Point Hugu, Port Hueneme, Calif.
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| 1. | Incident<br />Date April 1947 79 |
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| 2. | Time 1100 Pibal Observation |
| | 3. Location M/S - presumably Richmond, Va. |
| 4. | Name of observer Mr. Minozewski |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor Weather reporters |
| 6. | Address of observer x/S |
| | 7. Placo of observation Richmond, Va. |
| | 8. Numbor of objects 3-4 separate sightings |
| 9. Distance of object from observer high altitude | 9. Distance of object from observer high altitude |
| 10. | Timo in sight 15 seconds |
| 11. | Altitude high altitude |
| 12. | Speod rapid |
| 13. | Direction of flight east to west |
| 14. | Tactics /S |
| 15. | Sound /S |
| 16. Size Larger than pibal balloon when observed thru a theodolite | 16. Size Larger than pibal balloon when observed thru a theodolite |
| | 17. Color metallic grey or silver |
| 18. | Shape /S |
| 19. Odor dotected N/S | 19. Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction /S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails N/S |
| | 22. Woathor conditions clear |
| 23. | Effact on clouds x/S |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs None |
| | 25. Manner of disappearance x/s |
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Mr. Minozewski observed a strange metallic disk on three occasions thru the theodolite while making his pibal observation during a six- months period. Mr Minozewski last observed the disk in April 1947 at 1100 E Pibal Observation when the balloon was at 15,000 ft. He followed it for 15 seconds. It was moving on level flight from east to west to the far north of the station. The object was a metallic like chrome- shaped something like an ellipse with a flat level bottom and a dome like-round top. TheXXXXXXKEP XXXXOO The disk appeared below the (weather balloon, was much larger in size (in the instrument) and shown like silver. It was impossible to estimate the height or speed of the disk except that it appeared to be moving rather rapidly.
Miss Baron, a co-worker observed the disk when her balloon was at about 27,000 ft. She thought the color to be a dull metallic luster.
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| 1. | Date | 7 July 1947 | Incident # |
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| 2. | Time | 2230-2300 | |
| 3. | Location Arlington, Va. | Location Arlington, Va. | Location Arlington, Va. |
| 4. | Name of | observer James A. Cobb | |
| 5. | Occupation | of obsorvor Lt Col., AC | |
| 6. | Address | of observer x/S | |
| 7. | Placo of observation Arlington, Va. 2807 N. Glebe Road.. | Placo of observation Arlington, Va. 2807 N. Glebe Road.. | Placo of observation Arlington, Va. 2807 N. Glebe Road.. |
| 8. | Numbor | of objects 1 | |
| 9. | Distanco of object from observer | Distanco of object from observer | 3/4 mile |
| 10. | Timo in | sight 2-3 seconds | |
| 11.. | Altitude less than 500 ft | Altitude less than 500 ft | Altitude less than 500 ft |
| 12. | Speod | that of jet | |
| 13. | Direction | of flight SOUTH EAST | |
| 14. | Tactics | /S | |
| 15. | Sound | 3/S | |
| 16. | Sizo | Small plane | |
| 17. | Color | Reflected white light | |
| 18. | Shape | "blob" | |
| 19. | Odor | dotected N/S | |
| 20. | Apparent construction N/S | Apparent construction N/S | Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust | trails None | |
| 22. | Weather conditions. Scattered clouds - Visibility: 10-12 mi. | Weather conditions. Scattered clouds - Visibility: 10-12 mi. | Weather conditions. Scattered clouds - Visibility: 10-12 mi. |
| 23. | Effoet on clouds None | Effoet on clouds None | Effoet on clouds None |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs 2 | Skotches or photographs 2 | Skotches or photographs 2 |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance behind | Manner of disappearance behind | trees |
| 26. | Remarks: | (over) | |
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Observed from a bedroom window as a blob of light crossing at very high speed estimated by observer at approx 1350 MPH. "In color, the object had the appearance of a reflected white light, a cool bright white light with no red in it, like the moon on a clear night."
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1. Date: 7 July 1947
2. Time: 0900 hours
3. Location: Hickam Village #2
4. Name of observer: Mr. Daniel Saito
5. Occupation of observer: Air Communications Sections, Hawaena, Hickam Fltd.
6. Address of observer: N/S - Could be contacted at Hickam Fltd
7. Place of observation: vicinity of Hickam Village#2
8. Number of objects: 1 - a large balloon with a silver disc suspended below it.
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: few minutes
11. Altitude: 6,000 ft
12. Speed: slow
13. Direction of flight: NW toward sea
14. Tactics: revolved
15. Sound: N/S
16. Size: large balloon N/S
17. Color: silver
18. Shape: spherical - like large balloon with disc attached
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: N/S
21. Exhaust trails: N/S
22. Weather conditions: cloudy
23. Effect on clouds: N/S
24. Sketches or photographs: None
25. Manner of disappearance: lost among the clouds
26. Remarks: (over)
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| Incident<br />1. Date Between 17 & 21 May 1947 | Incident<br />1. Date Between 17 & 21 May 1947 |
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| | 2. Time Just after dusk - (2030 & 2100) |
| 3. | Location Oklahoma City, Okla. |
| 4. | Name of observer Byron B. Savage |
| 5. 4562 | Occupation of observer Field Engineer for Radio Corp of Amer.<br />Holder of a private pilot's license |
| 6. | Address of observer 416 N. W. 29th St.. Oklahoma City, Okla. |
| | 7. Placo of observation As above |
| 8. | Numbor of objects 1 |
| | 68<br />9. Distance of object from/server |
| 10. | Timo in sight 15-20 seconds |
| 11. | Altitude 10,000 18,000 ft |
| 12. | Speed 3 times that of jet |
| 13. | Direction of flight 160° south to 350° |
| 14. | Tactics straight flight |
| 15. | Sound. loud swishing sound after passage |
| 16. | Size bulk of six B-29's |
| 17. | Color frosty white |
| 18. | Shape Round but disc-like with no protrusions |
| 19. | Odor dotected X/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails None |
| 22. | Woathor conditions/S |
| 23. | Effect on clouds x/S |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs Mone |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance flew out of sight |
| 26. | Romarks: (over) |
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Savage stated that he realized that the object was not a conventional aircraft when it was at a 45° angle from him. It appeared elliptical and as it moved closer it seemed perfectly round and flat. It had no appearance of being spherical and had a ratio of diameter to the thickness of approximately 10 to 1, appearing thicker in the center. He judged the altitude to be between 10,000 to 18,000 ft and the object left no trailing effects. The bulk seemed to be that of 6 B-29's at an altitude of approximately the same height. The speed was 3 times that of a jet-propelled aircraft. There were no protrusions and there was no noise altho he thought he detected a swishing sound "like the rushing of air" after this object had passed him. The sound was not loud and did not last very long. He did not know if it was his imagination or expectation. The color appeared frosty white at all times. The object appeared to diminish in size and speed as it moved away in a direction of 350° to the north. Savage was sure that the object was not a meteor and it was his opinion that it was radically built and power- possibly atomic.
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| 2. Time About 12:17 | 2. Time About 12:17 | 2. Time About 12:17 | 2. Time About 12:17 |
| | 3. Location Between Boise & Meridian | 3. Location Between Boise & Meridian | 3. Location Between Boise & Meridian |
| 4. Name of observer David M. Johnson | 4. Name of observer David M. Johnson | 4. Name of observer David M. Johnson | 4. Name of observer David M. Johnson |
| 5. | Occupation | of | obscrvor x/s |
| 6. | Address | of | observor Boise, Idaho |
| | 7. Placo of observation Air | 7. Placo of observation Air | 7. Placo of observation Air |
| 8. | Number of objects | Number of objects | Number of objects |
| | 9. Distance of object from observer over a mile | 9. Distance of object from observer over a mile | 9. Distance of object from observer over a mile |
| 10. | Time in sight 10-30 seconds | Time in sight 10-30 seconds | Time in sight 10-30 seconds |
| 11. | Altitude /S | Altitude /S | Altitude /S |
| 12. | Speed great | Speed great | Speed great |
| 13. Direction of flight | 13. Direction of flight | 13. Direction of flight | 13. Direction of flight |
| 14. | Tactics slow roll, climbed with jerky rising motion | Tactics slow roll, climbed with jerky rising motion | Tactics slow roll, climbed with jerky rising motion |
| 15. Sound/S | 15. Sound/S | 15. Sound/S | 15. Sound/S |
| 16. | Size | 25 cent | piece |
| 17. | Color | black | |
| 18. | Shapo | round | |
| 19. | Odor | dotected | /S |
| 20. Apparent construction /s | 20. Apparent construction /s | 20. Apparent construction /s | 20. Apparent construction /s |
| 21. | Exhaust | trails | /S |
| 22. | Woather conditions part cloudy | Woather conditions part cloudy | Woather conditions part cloudy |
| 23. | Effect | on clouds | x/S |
| 24. Sketches or photographs sketch of movement | 24. Sketches or photographs sketch of movement | 24. Sketches or photographs sketch of movement | 24. Sketches or photographs sketch of movement |
| 25. | Manner | of | disappearance lost sight of the object |
| 26. | Remarks: | | (over) |
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Observer flying a National Guard AT-6 was on an easterly heading pointing toward Gowen Fld and had flown that course for a minute when there appeared in the left hand portion of his field of vision a round black object. Due to its erratic movement he first thought it a weather balloon. Calling the weather station he ascertained that no release had been made for several hours. He then exposed 10 second's duration of 8 mm motion picture film. Centering his gaze once more on the object he observed it to roll so that its edge was presented. At this time it flashed once in the sunlight. It then appeared as a thin black line. Then it performed a maneuver which looked as if it had begun a slow roll - (barrel roll) which instead of being completed was broken off at about the 180° point. The object rolled out of the top of the maneuver at this point and observer lost sight of it. Performance viewed against background of clouds. Object appeared relatively as the size of a twenty-five cent piece. Observer could not estimate the speed. He thought tho that it was very great
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Incident # 8
1. Date: 7 July 1947
2. Time: between 1300 and 1400 hours EST
3. Location: 1 mile east of Lakeland, Fla
4. Name of observer: Mr. Hiram William Griffin
5. Occupation of observer: "sign painter" previously cab-driver, amateur artist. Also former 2d-class seaman in U. S. Navy
6. Address of observer: 602 N. Tennessee Ave., Lakeland, Fla
7. Place of observation: 1 mile east of Lakeland, Fla - ground
8. Number of objects: 5
9. Distance of object from observer: M/s one mile
10. Time in sight: 15 - 30 seconds
11. Altitude: between 5,000 to 7,500 ft
12. Speed: very fast
13. Direction of flight: N/S - upward
14. Tactics: climbed 2500 feet in just a few seconds
15. Sound: swishing noise that seemed to sing with a more or less shrill shine.
16. Size: M/S
17. Color: "glittery"
18. Shape: M/S - seemed "turtle-backed" from miximixi photograph submitted
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: plastic appearance
21. Exhaust trails: N/S
22. Weather conditions: Clear with scattered clouds
23. Effect on clouds: N/S
24. Sketches or photographs: photograph
25. Manner of disappearance: climbed out of sight
26. Remarks: (over)
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While walking on U. S. Highway #92 7 July 47. at approximately 1 mile east of Lakeland, Fla., between 1300 and 1400 hours observer's attention was attracted skyward by a swishing noise which seemed to sing with a shrill whine. He saw 5 shiny objects going upward from 5,000 ft to approximately 7.500 feet in just a few seconds (between 15-30). They were traveling northeast and in an upward direction as they disappeared in flight. He thought they were a mile from him when first sighted. Griffin observed 2 spots on either side of the missile and an additional spot in the center which he believed to be the tail. The objects did not have wings and the witness thought they were jet jobs. It appeared to him that the leading jet (of plastic appearance) was towing the four other shining objects.
NOTES: Griffin made a model of what he saw and forwarded it as an exhibit. (See file)
PERTINENT FACTS: He is a very exitable person, very talkative possessing an exaggerated imagination and inclined to impress people with his continuous verbal chatter. Questioning of neighbors & associates disclosed that he belonged to no subversive organization.
Evaluation of source: "B"; of information "3"
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| 1. | Date | 6 July 1947 | Incident # 86 |
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| 2. | Time | N/S | |
| 3. Location Hollywood, Calif | 3. Location Hollywood, Calif | 3. Location Hollywood, Calif | 3. Location Hollywood, Calif |
| 4. | Name of observer M. Lenore Corey | Name of observer M. Lenore Corey | Name of observer M. Lenore Corey |
| 5. | Occupation of observer | Occupation of observer | N/S |
| 6. | Address of observer | Address of observer | 22636 Magnolia Ave., Los Angeles, Calif |
| 7. | Placo of | observation | from bus terminal |
| 8. | Numbor | of objects | "several" |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer x/s | Distance of object from observer x/s | Distance of object from observer x/s |
| 10. | Timo in | sight x/s | |
| 11. | Altitude | x/S | |
| 12. | Speed | great speed | |
| 13. | Direction of flight | Direction of flight | northward - parallel to Ventura Blvd. |
| 14. | Tactics | "rolled" | |
| 15. | Sound | x/s | |
| 16. | Size | x/s | |
| 17. | Color | x/S | |
| 18. | Shape | "saucer" | |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S | Odor dotected N/S | |
| 20. | Apparent construction /S | Apparent construction /S | Apparent construction /S |
| 21. | Exhaust | trails /S | |
| 22. Woathor conditions sunlight | 22. Woathor conditions sunlight | 22. Woathor conditions sunlight | 22. Woathor conditions sunlight |
| 23. | Effect on clouds /S | Effect on clouds /S | Effect on clouds /S |
| 24. | Sketches | or photographs | None |
| 25. | Manner of | disappearance | /S |
| 26. | Remarks: | (over) | |
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Observer was mostly concerned with the accompanying ray phenomena rather than with the "saucers" themselves.
Perceived what appeared to be milky white rays in the sunlight which seemed to cross and recross each other like searchlights at night. It did not appear as reflected light for the rays were not spaced and were not as close together and they "aris-crossed". However, they did seem to converge toward a center but did not meet in that center. In the vortex - a radious of about 18 inches (it seemed from where observer sat) that there were spinning objects of some red substance about the color of the semi-precious report "Cornelian". These fragments were sharp and irregular and shining. They were flying as if to a magnet. This effect was momentary. Witness then looked to see if the "saucers" were still there. They were but the same illusion occurred again and observer was again conscious of the secondary phenomena. But by this time the "Saucers" were out of sight.
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| 1 1. | Date | N/S- | Incident 87 |
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| 2. 2 | Time | evening | |
| 3. 3 | Location | Germany | |
| 4. 4 Name of observer Robert J. Sroka | 4. 4 Name of observer Robert J. Sroka | 4. 4 Name of observer Robert J. Sroka | 4. 4 Name of observer Robert J. Sroka |
| 5. | Occupation | of observor | N/S |
| 6. | Address | of observer | 469 N. Washington Ave., Waukesha, Wis. |
| 7. | Placo of | observation | Germany - 20 miles NW of Habberbishopshiem |
| 8. | Numbor of | objects 1 | |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer 3 to 10 miles to their front<br />to 1 mile | Distance of object from observer 3 to 10 miles to their front<br />to 1 mile | Distance of object from observer 3 to 10 miles to their front<br />to 1 mile |
| 10. | Timo in | sight approximate | exfentxhigk |
| 11. | Altitude Approximately 5.000 ft high at first then descending | Altitude Approximately 5.000 ft high at first then descending | Altitude Approximately 5.000 ft high at first then descending |
| 12. | Speed | slow | |
| 13. | Direction | of flight | x/s |
| 14. | Tactics oscillating descent - dropping in a spiral motion | Tactics oscillating descent - dropping in a spiral motion | Tactics oscillating descent - dropping in a spiral motion |
| 15. | Sound | /s | |
| 16. | Sizo | N/S | |
| 17. | Color | N/S | |
| 18. | Shapo | x/S | |
| 19. | Odor | dotected N/S | |
| 20. | Apparent | construction | /s |
| 21. | Exhaust | trails N/S | |
| 22. | Woather conditions N/S | Woather conditions N/S | Woather conditions N/S |
| 23. | Effect on | clouds N/S | |
| 24. Sketches or photographs None | 24. Sketches or photographs None | 24. Sketches or photographs None | 24. Sketches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance Appeared to drop | Manner of disappearance Appeared to drop | Manner of disappearance Appeared to drop |
| 26. | Romarks: | (over) | RESTRICTED |
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Observer after reading reports about disc-shaped aircraft recalled a nearly forgotten incident which occurred some 20 miles NW of Habberbishopshiem, Germany
after the last war. Object first sighted some 8 to 10 miles to observers' front at approx 5.000 ft high. It rapidly approached, descending slowly. About a mile away it stopped its horizontal motion but continued a slow oscillating thes descent similar to a descending parachute. Then it suddenly dropped in a spiral motion. Tried to locate the place where it fell but it became too dark. The first impression of the observer was that it was a cloud but it was traveling at right angles to the wind.
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| 2. نه | Time late afternoon |
| 3. | Location Hackensack, N. J. |
| 4. | Name of observer Charles Casella, Jr. 287 Ft. Buclid Dix Ave, Hackensack<br />Win Truex, U. S. Army, |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor /S |
| 6. | Address of observor See 4 above |
| 7. | Placo of observation Hackensack, N. J. |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer 200 yds |
| 10. | Timo in sight x/S |
| 11. | Altitude 200 yds |
| 12. | Speed rapid |
| 13. | Direction of flight /S |
| 14. Tactics revolved slowly | 14. Tactics revolved slowly |
| 15. | Sound x/S |
| 16. | Size N/S |
| 17. | Color N/S |
| 18. | Shapo x/s |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. | Woathor conditions N/S |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance N/S |
| 26. | Remarks: (over)<br />RESTRICTED. |
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Charles Casella, Jr. and William Truex, US Army, Ft. Dix, N. J. sighted a flying disc in late afternoon 3 August 47. Claimed it was 200 yrds in air, revolving slowly but moving rapidly and was neither a kite nor a balloon.
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| 1. | Dato 6 July 1947 89 |
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| 2. | Time 1:45 P. M. |
| 3. | Location 100 miles west of Kansas City, Missouri |
| 4. | Name of observer Maj Archie B. Browning |
| 5. Occupation of observer Maj, Air Corps, pilot of B-25 | 5. Occupation of observer Maj, Air Corps, pilot of B-25 |
| 6. | Address of observor x/s |
| 7. | Placo of observation air |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer 10 miles |
| 10. | Timo in sight x/s |
| 11. | Altitude 11,000 ft |
| 12. | Speed 210 MPH |
| 13. | Direction of flight Eastward |
| 14. Tactics observed horizontal flight | 14. Tactics observed horizontal flight |
| 15. | Sound M/S |
| 16. | Size 30-50 ft in diameter |
| 17. | Color very bright and silvery colored |
| 18. | Shape round |
| 19. | Odor dotected x/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction /S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. | Woathor conditions CAVU |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs N ne |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance M/s Disappeared when pilot started to<br />turn into it. |
| 26. | Romarks: (over) |
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On 6 July 1947 while flying from Ogden, Utah, to Kansas City, Mo, at 10,000 ft in a B-25 pilot noticed a very bright object low and to his left, approximately 10 miles away. Time was 1:45 P. M. and position was approximately 100 miles west of Kansas City. His first impression was that it was the top of a water tank. After checking his position he again looked to his left (elapsed time 5 seconds). He saw a round, disc shaped object, very bright and silvery colored which seemed to be flying 1 to 2 miles off his left wing at 11 o'clock position at 11,000 ft. The brightness of the object was very great. Diameter of the object was estimated as 30-50 feet. It was traveling in the same direction at the same rate of speed (210 MPH) as the observer. However, when he started to turn into it, it completely disappeared. Weather conditions at the time were CAVU.
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| 1. | Incident #<br />Date 29 June 1947 90 |
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| 2. | Time 1:00 and 1:30 P. M. |
| 3. | Location Highway 17 between Las Cruces, N. M. & White Sands V-2<br />firing grounds |
| 4. | Name of observer Mr. J. R. Kauke, Mr. Zohn, Mr. C. C. Rockwood, |
| & Mrs. Nancy Rockwood.<br />5. Occupation of observor Mr. Zohn - Admin Assis in Rocket Sonde Section NRI<br />Mr. Rockwood, NRL Rocket Sonde high altitude spectrograph scientist, & | & Mrs. Nancy Rockwood.<br />5. Occupation of observor Mr. Zohn - Admin Assis in Rocket Sonde Section NRI<br />Mr. Rockwood, NRL Rocket Sonde high altitude spectrograph scientist, & |
| 6. | Address of observer /S Mr. Kauke, Telemetering supervis |
| | 7. Placo of observation highway 17-ground |
| | 8. Number of objects 1 |
| | 9. Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo in sight 30 seconds |
| 11. | Altitude (Mr. between Zohn put 8,000 little and 10,000 credence ft in the estimates) |
| 12. | Speed rapid velocity |
| 13. | Diroction of flight northerly direction |
| 14. | Tactics horizontal flight |
| 15. | Sound N/S |
| 16. | Sizo N/S |
| 17. | Color N/S |
| | 18. Shapo uniform -no protuberances such as wings of a plane |
| 19. | Odor detected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. Exhaust trails Mr. Kauke thought at one time there were vapor trails | 21. Exhaust trails Mr. Kauke thought at one time there were vapor trails |
| | 22. Woather conditions sunlight |
| | 23. Effect on clouds /S |
| 24. Skotches or photographs None | 24. Skotches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance receded until lost from sight |
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Mr. Kauke who was driving the car noticed the object first. He called it to the attention of the other occupants. Mr. Zohn thereupon opened the windown nearest him and observed the object moving at an unknown rapid velocity at an unknown altitude (which he estimated at 10,000 ft) and which Mr. Bauke thought was between 8,000 and 10,000 feet. When first sighted the object was to their right and forward of the automobile at an unstated elevation and apparently moving horizontally in a Northerly direction such as to cross the highway from right to left. The object was seen by all the occupants of the machine. Mr. Zohn could observe no details other than the shape was uniform with no protuberances such as the wings of a plane. It was too distant to enable stereoscopic visualization. There was some solar specular reflection which seemed to change in intensity as the object receded until lost from sight (after an estimated 30 seconds from the time first noticed.) Mr. Zohn could not explain how it disappeared except that he thought the reflection angle could have changed abruptly. The sun was to the rear of the automobile. Mr. Kauke thought at one time he saw vapor trails.
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| : 1. | Date 28 June 1947 Incident 91 |
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| 2. نه | Time 2120 Central Time |
| 3. | Location Maxwell Fld.. Montgomery, Ala. |
| 4. | Kayko, 0-38841, Hq TAC<br />Name of observer Capt Capt Wilson John H. H. Cantrell,0-2550 TAC TAC<br />1st Lt Theodore Dewey 0-209472 |
| 5. | Occupation of obsolet. Redman, See above Randolph Fid., Texas |
| 6. | Address of observor See above |
| 7.. | Placo of observation Maxwell Field, Ala |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer x/S |
| 10. | Time in sight Over 5 minutes |
| 11. | Altitude impossible to determine - great height |
| 12. | Speed frequent bursts of speed |
| 13. | Direction of flight changing zig-zag course - first east, then south<br />then southwest |
| 14. | Tactics traveled with frequent bursts of speed in a zig-zag course |
| 15. Sound No audible sound | 15. Sound No audible sound |
| 16. Size slightly greater than a star | 16. Size slightly greater than a star |
| 17. | Color N/S brilliant light |
| 18. | Shapo N/S |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction "light" |
| 21. | Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. Woather conditions clear moon-light night | 22. Woather conditions clear moon-light night |
| 23. Effect on clouds /S | 23. Effect on clouds /S |
| 24. | Sketches bescents None in our file altho letter<br />of transmittal indicates one was sent |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance lost in brilliancy of the moon |
| 26. | Remarks: (over)<br />RESTRICTED. |
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At approximately 2120 Central time, a light, with a brilliance slightly greater than a star appeared from the West traveling in an easterly direction at a high rate of speed. It first appeared slightly above the horiz of a clear moon-light night. There was no audible sound. It appeared to be at great height altho it was impossible to determine the altitude. It traveled a zig-zag course with frequent bursts of speed similar to a water but asat spurts and stops across the surface of water. Directly overhead it changed course 90° into the South. After 5 minutes it turned southwest and was lost in the brilliancy of the moon. At 2145 Central it was not longer possible to observe it.
A call was placed to Maxwell Fld operations concerning the phenomena and inquiry was made if any experimental aircraft were scheduled for a flight in the vicinity but the reply was negative. No plausible explanation was offered for the unusual action of this source of light which acted contrary to any common aerodynamical laws. Two of the above noted observers were rated pilots and the other two, air intelligence officers.
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| 2. | Time | 1630 |
| 3. | Location Hartford, Conn. | Location Hartford, Conn. |
| 4. | Name of | Kenneth M. Helton<br />observer James J. Pargoe |
| 5. Occupation of observor Captains, USAF (ATC) | 5. Occupation of observor Captains, USAF (ATC) | 5. Occupation of observor Captains, USAF (ATC) |
| 6. | Address of observor Atlantic Division, ATC (Sq. "D" Air Evac.) | Address of observor Atlantic Division, ATC (Sq. "D" Air Evac.) |
| 7. | Placo of observation Hartford, Conn. | Placo of observation Hartford, Conn. |
| 8. | Numbor of objects 1 | Numbor of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer N/S | Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo in sight N/S | Timo in sight N/S |
| 11. | Altitude N/S | Altitude N/S |
| 12. | Spood Unknown- very high velocity | Spood Unknown- very high velocity |
| 13. | Direction of flight shooting toward earth at 45° | Direction of flight shooting toward earth at 45° |
| 14. | Tactics | N/S |
| 15. | Sound | None |
| 16. | Size Resembled shooting star, observers not certain however. | Size Resembled shooting star, observers not certain however. |
| 17. | Color bluish center, red on the edges | Color bluish center, red on the edges |
| 18. | Shapo Appeared to be disc | Shapo Appeared to be disc |
| 19. | Odor | dotected None |
| 20. | Apparent construction N/S | Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. Exhaust trails No tail or trails | 21. Exhaust trails No tail or trails | 21. Exhaust trails No tail or trails |
| 22. Weather conditions N/S | 22. Weather conditions N/S | 22. Weather conditions N/S |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs None | Skotches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance Dropped out of sight on the north side<br />of Mt. Tom which is near Holyoke, Mass.<br />Remarks: | Manner of disappearance Dropped out of sight on the north side<br />of Mt. Tom which is near Holyoke, Mass.<br />Remarks: |
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Object appeared to be a disc which had a bluish center was red on its edges and was traveling at a very high velocity. It hadno tail nor did it leave any sort of a trail in the air. Because of its high velocity and the short space of time that it was sighted neither observer could be certain of the size but in general, report it resembled a shooting star. It dropped out of sight on the north side of Mt. Tom which is near Holyoke, Mass.
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| 2. Time 1926 PST | 2. Time 1926 PST |
| | 3. Location 42" 9.3 N and 114° 22.2' W |
| 4. | Name of observer Lt Col W.W. Jones<br />Maj A. A. Andrae |
| 5. Occupation of obscrvor USAF pilots | 5. Occupation of obscrvor USAF pilots |
| 6. | Address of observer Hq, Eastern Pacific Wing of ATC |
| 7. | Placo of observation See #3 |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 |
| 9. Distance of object from observer /S - at 2:30 position fromblane | 9. Distance of object from observer /S - at 2:30 position fromblane |
| 10. | Timo in sight 2 seconds |
| 11. Altitude A/C was at 13,000. Object was descending vertically. | 11. Altitude A/C was at 13,000. Object was descending vertically. |
| 12. | Spood Very high - unknown |
| 13. Direction of flight Vertically down | 13. Direction of flight Vertically down |
| 14. | Tactics seemed to slow as it neared the ground |
| 15. | Sound /S |
| 16. | Size N/S |
| 17. Color N/S trailed intense green and blue flames | 17. Color N/S trailed intense green and blue flames |
| 18. | Shape N/S |
| 19. | Odor detected x/S |
| 20. Apparent construction x/S | 20. Apparent construction x/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails See #17 - trailed intense green and blue flames |
| 22. | Weather conditions /S |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs Hone |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance /s |
| 26. | Romarks: (over) CONFIDENTIAL |
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While enroute from Great Falls, Montana, to Fairfield-Suisun AF on the night of 30 Dec 47, a possible rocket sighting was made by pilot (Lt Col W. W. Jones, Hq. EPW) and co-pilot (Maj A. A. Andrae, Hq., EPW) Airplane was cruising at 13000 ft. An unidentifiable object trailing green and blue flames was viewed for a period of 2 seconds. The object was descending vertically at a very high rate of speed and seemed to slow down slightly upon nearing the ground. The object appeared at a position of 2:30 o'clock in relation to the plane and the flames were intensely bright.
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A report received at Fairfield-Suisun tower from McClellan Airfield Tower at Sacramento stated a report was received from Sacramento Air Depot C-47 #7488 flying near Rosedale, Calif. to the effect that an object was sighted at 1925 P.S. time trailing several colors of flame with red and green predominating. It was traveling at very high speed and low altitude eastward toward some hills at approximately 38°50' N, 121° 02' W. McClellan tower asked the pilot to investigate and at 1958 the pilot reported a small fire at 38° 50' and 120° 53' W which became considerably larger. Fairfield tower requested a local night flying C-47 to also investigate the fire for possible aircraft accident and the pilot reported over the fire at 1937 P. S. time at a position of 38° 50' N and 120° 53' W. The fire was burning in a triangular shape over a small area and went out at 2155. Two particular points in the fire seemed to burn with a bright blue-green flame
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1. Date: 30 Dec 1947
2. Time: 1925 PST
3. Location: 30 miles west of Lovelock, Nevada
4. Name of observer: N/S (motorist on US highway #40)
5. Occupation of observer: N/S
6. Address of observer: N/S
7. Place of observation: See 3 (39° 55' N, 118° 53' W)
8. Number of objects: 1
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: N/S
11. Altitude: 12 to 13 hundred feet above the ground
12. Speed: N/S
13. Direction of flight: N/S
14. Tactics: None
15. Sound: N/S
16. Size: N/S
17. Color: N/S
18. Shape: N/S
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: N/S
21. Exhaust trails: N/S
22. Weather conditions: N/S
23. Effect on clouds: N/S
24. Sketches or photographs: None
25. Manner of disappearance: exploded
26. Remarks: (over)
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| 1. | Date 2 November 1947 Incident 98 |
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| 2. Time just before break of day | 2. Time just before break of day |
| | 3. Location Anderson Road, Houston, Texas |
| | 4. Name of observer Mr. & Mrs. Elmer L. Brimberry |
| | 5. Occupation of obsorvor NA Employe of Immigration Svc, Dept of Justice |
| | 6. Address of observer Anderson Road, Houston, Texas |
| | 7. Placo of observation their home while lying in bed |
| | 8. Numbor of objects 1 |
| | 9. Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo in sight N/S |
| 11. | Altitude N/S it appeared to fall in a field adjacent their residence |
| 12. | Speod N/S |
| 13. Direction of flight earthward | 13. Direction of flight earthward |
| 14. | Tactics "spinning" |
| 15. | Sound N/S |
| 16. | Size karge - 26 to 30 inches in diameter |
| 17. | Color fire |
| 18. | Shapo round |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. Apparent construction "fireball" | 20. Apparent construction "fireball" |
| 21. | Exhaust trails N/S |
| 22. Woather conditions N/S | 22. Woather conditions N/S |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance suddenly "went out" just before it reached<br />the earth. |
| 26. | Remarks: (over) |
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to Mrs Brimberry
Incident occurred just before break of day. Object appeared/as a large round ball of fire about 26 to 30 inches in diameter with a "tail" of approximately 20 feet in length. This "tail" seemed to diminish as it approached the ground. It appeared to have suddenly "gone out" just before it reached the earth. It possibly could have hit the ground a great distance away but it seemed to have landed in the open vacant field adjacent the house. This field is about 18 xxx acres in area. Mr. Brimberry described the object as being "almost round, maybe a little oval or saucer- shaped and giving off a bright light. It appeared to be spinning. He did not see the tail when he observed the object.
This incident occurred just before sun-up and it was pretty light outside.
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Incident #99
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| 1. | Date 3 Jan 1948 Incident #99 |
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| 2. | Time N/S |
| 3. | Location Military Attache, Helsinki, Finland (official information) source of |
| 4.<br /><br />5. | Name of observer Helsinki Press, 10th Jan 48. Finland<br />(USMILATTACHE AMLEGATION Helsinki Finland sgd Burrill)<br />Occupation of obsorvor N/S |
| 6. | Address of observor Helsinki, Finland |
| 7. | Placo of observation Vaasa, Finland |
| 8. | Number of objects One (1) |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo in sight 30 seconds |
| 11. | Altitude N/S |
| 12. | Speed N/S |
| 13. | Direction of flight west to east |
| 14. | Tactics N/S |
| 15. | Sound N/S |
| 16. | Size N/S |
| 17. | Color Shining |
| 18. | Shapo N/S |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails Long tail |
| 22. | Woather conditions N/S |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs None RESTRICTED |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance N/S |
| 26. | Remarks: Helsinki press 10th January reported observation of light<br />phenomena vicinity Vaasa 3rd January brightly shining object with<br />long tail moved |
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| 1. | Date 5 Jan 1948 Incident 100 |
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| 2. | Time N/S |
| 3.1 | Location Military Attache, Helsinki Finland (official source of |
| 4. | information)<br />Name of observer N/S |
| 5. | Occupation of obsorvor N/S |
| 6. | Address of observor N/S |
| 7. | Placo of observation Pietarsaari, Finland |
| 8. | Numbor of objects One (1) |
| 9. | Distanco of object from obsorvor N/S |
| 10. | Timo in sight 10 Seconds Filed<br />Incident |
| 11. | Altitude N/S |
| 12. | Speed N/S<br />under. |
| 13. | Direction of flight north to south #99 |
| 14. | Tactics N/S |
| 15. | Sound N/S |
| 16. | Size N/S |
| 17. | Color Shining |
| 18. | Shapo N/S |
| 19. | Odor dotected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails Grey streaks were left in the sky. |
| 22. | Woathor conditions N/S |
| 23. | Effect on clouds N/S |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs None<br />RESTRICTED |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance N/S |
| 26.<br />was<br />Eyewitnesses | Remarks: A shining object was seen near Pietarsaari 5th south. Jan which<br />observed 5th Jen for 10 seconds. It was going from north to<br />state flames were ejected and grey streaks left in the sky 207 |
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