PURSUE-RELEASE-01: Incident Summary Sheets 173,233, Air Material Command (March 1949)

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INCIDENT SUDARY SHEET

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1. Date of Observation: 18 September 1945.
Incident # 173

2. Time of Observation: 1700 Central Standard Time

3. Where was Object(s) Sighted: 3 miles SW of SEATTLE-FORT, La

4. Observer's Position: ground (i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)

5. Name and Address of Observer: George ADAMS , 256 Columbia-Ave., SEATTLE-FORT, La.

6. Occupation and/or Hobbies: <empty>

7. Attention Attracted to Object (s): by while scanning sky with binoculars.

8. Number of Object(s) Sighted: one (1).

9. Size of Object(s): approximately 12 feet in diameter.

10. Color of Object(s): Aluminum

11. Shape (Sketch if Possible): <empty>

12. Nature of Luminosity: <empty>

13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: 2 1/2 miles laterally/.50° off horizon

14. Speed of Object(s): 100-150 mph

15. Time in Sight: 10-15 seconds.

16. Tactics: smooth horizontal flight.

17. Sound Made by Object(s): none

18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): South

19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance): metallic

20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail: no clouds visible.

21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time: 1/10. conditions at 5000 ft., visibility 15 miles, winds 20 mph at 20,000 ft.

22. Peculiarities Noted: Object viewed with binoculars at an angle of 50-60° above horizon. One object outlined in blue in diagram was seen. It appeared small, aluminum in color and was drifting to the south at an estimated 20,000 feet during its ascent and leaving no exhaust trail.

23. Summary of Incident: Agent-Note: A metallic surface was made from fuselage flaps in... at 15000 Central Standard Time followed for 15 minutes and then continued due to transmission failure. It is possible this was the object sighted at 1700-2000 (minutes at 20,000 ft at 15-15 ft.)

(Attach a Separate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)

INCIDENT SUNGRY SET

Incident No. 174

Date and Time of Observation: 1 Oct 48 (Friday morning) 0540. Where Sighted: Ascension Parish, Township 10 South, Range 4 Bas SECRET 50 miles from New Orleans, La - ground Observer's Position: ground (1. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)

4. Name and Address of Cbserver: B. B. Williams, Pres. United Land Co.
219 Dryades St.. New Orleans. RA 0515
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: considerable flying experience

6. Attention Attracted by: ■/S

7. Number of Object(e) Seen: 1

8. Size of Object(s): Approximately the length of a passenger aircraft

9. Color of Object(s): white-hot

10. Shape (Sketch if Porrible) cone-shaped

11. Nature of Luminosity: Seemed to be a white-hot cone. The object dis-
(directed beam of light?) played no lights but seemed encased in flans.
Did not light up the area.
12. Altitude of Object: 1500 to 2000 ft
(estimated)

13. Estimated Dirtane of bject from beary.r: 3/4 miles away

14. Estimated xd of Object: Approx 200 MPH

15. Time in Sight: Sufficiently long to enable Williams to make a fairly
detailed observation. Approximately 10 seconds.
16. Tactics: Straight and level flight

17.

Sound ade by Cbject(s): soundless

18.

Direction of Flight of Object(s)

East

## Incident: 174

At the time of the sighting observer was standing on a little ridge facing south in the midst of a clearing some twenty feet wide. It was too dark for hunting in the woods but was sufficiently light for him to see the time by his watch. At 0540 hours Williams was looking to the south and saw an object which resembled an ice cream cone traveling east with the larger end in front. The front end appeared white hot (like the mantels in a gasoline lantern) Toward the rear it got gradually darker red. There was no visible metal or other material and no projections of any kind, only fire. The object made absolutely no noise and left no trail of any kind. It was traveling in a straight line from west to east and did not gain or lore altitude. There was no visible means of propulsion. It appeared to be about 3/4 miles away and at an elevation of approx- imately 2500 feet. Kr williams stated he was looking up at an angle of about 30° relative to the ground and observed the object for approximately 10 seconds before it was obscured by some trees. It appeared to be about the size of the average airliner and was traveling approximately 300 KR. The larger end of the cone appeared thicker than the average airliner is through the fuselage but it was about the same length. The object displayed no lights other than it appeared encased in flame. It did not light up the area. There was no visible moans of support and no control surfaces. There were no clouds and the wind was fairly calm.

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EAST

RED FLAME

RED FLAKE

Fucing South

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NCIDENT SUGARY ST

Incident No.
175

## Incident: 174 (cont.)

1. Date and Time of Observation: 23 Sept 1948 0945
2. Where Sighted: Santa Fe, New Mexico
3. Observer's Position: Ground, southwest from Plaza of Santa Fe, N. M.
(1. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: A. Ruble Angier, 2620 Proctor St, Waco, Texas
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Neon Sign Manufacturer - own employer
A pilot since 1928 - not a hobby
6. Attention Attracted by: Saw object glint while watching another aircraft
7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1
8. Size of Object(s): At least 100 to 150 feet in diameter
9. Color of Object(s): white
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible): perfectly flat in appearance - compared to dime in sky.
11. Nature of Luminosity: (directed beam of light?) - Sighted in daylight
12. Altitude of Object: (estimated) 25,000 to 30,000 feet
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: N/S
14. Estimated Speed of Object: Stationary at time sighted
15. Time in Sight: 15 or 20 minutes
16. Tactics: Very little movement if any noticed
17. Sound made by Object(s): No sound determined at time of sighting
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): Stationary - Seemed to move in a semi-circle, from S. to E. and finally to NE. May have been optical illusion.
19. Apparent Construction: Not determined
20. Effect on Clouds: No clouds
21. Exhaust Trail Color of): No evidence of exhaust noticed
22.anner of Disappearance: Still in view when observer left
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: CAVU
24. Peculiarities Noted: Gave the appearance of being flat
25. Summary of Incident: (over)
(See attached page)

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## Incident 175

While watching a government plane come in for a landing at Los Alamos at 0940 hours 23 Sept 1948, witness noticed something glint in the sun. Focusing his attention on the object he per- ceived that it was perfectly white, neither transparent or trans- lucent and that it had no metallic sheen. It was perfectly circu- lar, the side visible to him being flat - much se a coin would appear when observed from a distance. It appeared no larger than a dime. Lining it up in relation to the tip of the radio tower he backed off to the north. The object appeared clear out of the picture in relation to the tower. Using this perspective he judged the altitude to be approximately 30,000 ft. At this altitude the object would necessarily be some 100 to 150 feet in size in order to be visible at all. There were no projections, air-trails, or exhaust of any kind. He called the object to the attention of Mr Fairchild, his companion. Both men then went into a building transacted their business and at the end of eight minutes they went utside and perceived the object in approximately the same position. From the time Angier first say the object to his last observation was approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

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UNCIDENT SURARY T

Incident No. 175

## Incident 175 (cont.)

| 1.                                        | Date and Time of Observation: Sept 48 0930                                                                                    |
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| 23<br />2. Where Sighted: Santa Fe, N. N. | 23<br />2. Where Sighted: Santa Fe, N. N.                                                                                     |
| 3.                                        | Observer's Fosition: ground<br />(1. e., ground, uir, control tower, etc.)                                                    |
|                                           | Name and Address of Observer: Mr John C. Fairchild                                                                            |
| 5.                                        | Occupation and/or hobbies: Building Superintendent                                                                            |
| 6.                                        | Attention Attracted by: Glint drawing, of light mechanical inclinations also photography woodworking                          |
| 7.                                        | Number of Object() Seen: 1                                                                                                    |
|                                           | Size of Object(e): 150-200 feet estimated size                                                                                |
| 9.                                        | Color of Cbject(s): bright silvery object                                                                                     |
| 10.                                       | Shape (Sketch if Porrible) oblong egg shape                                                                                   |
| 11.                                       | Nature of Luminosity: saw just a silver streak<br />(directed bom of light?)                                                  |
| 12.                                       | Altitude of (bject: 30,000 feet<br />(estimated)                                                                              |
| 13.                                       | Estimated Distance of bject from Cbr r: 7 miles                                                                               |
| 14.                                       | Estimated 3 of Object: 700 or 800 MPH                                                                                         |
| 15.                                       | Time in Sight: 1/s                                                                                                            |
| 16.                                       | Tactics: Straight course                                                                                                      |
| 17.                                       | Sound ade by Cbj. ct(s): Mone                                                                                                 |
| 18.                                       | Direction of Flight of Cbject(s) Bortheast - Southwest                                                                        |
| 19.                                       | Apparent Construction: Unknown                                                                                                |
| 20.                                       | Effect on Clouds: Clear sky                                                                                                   |
| 1.                                        | Exhaust Trail Color of): Bluish appearance to rear                                                                            |
| 22.                                       | nner of Disapperrance: Faded from view                                                                                        |
| 23.                                       | Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: CAVU                                                                                  |
| 24.                                       | Peculiarities Noted: Sort of a sunflower shape at the end of object<br />seemed to be apart from object but close on its tail |
| 25.                                       | Summary of Incident: (over)<br />(See attached page)                                                                          |

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## Incident: 175s

Statement of Mr John C. Fairchild does not tally with that of A. Ruble Angier. See Incident 175

Mr Fairchild saw a bright silvery oblong or egg-shaped object which ape red to have a speed of 700 to 800 MPHand which seemed to have a sort of sunflower shape at the end of it but apart from the object and close on its tail. Se perceived a bluish appearance to rear of the object wich could have been exhaust. To him the object appeared silvery instead of white and oblong rather than round. Mr Angler thought the object remained stationary. However the dis- crepancy in time could have accounted for this. Apparently Mr Fair- child observed the object some 15 minutes before Mr Angier observed it. Also it would seem thet he watched it for a greater length of time in that he mentions that it faded from view whereas Mr Angier stated that it was still in view when he left.

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# INCIDENT SUMMARY SENT

Incident No. 176

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SENT (cont.)

1. Date and Time of Observation: 23 Sept 46 Approx 1200

2. Where Sighted: Castro's Ranch - 4 miles due east of San Pablo, Calif and 4.1 miles South of Pinole, Calif

3. Observer's Position: ground
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)

4. Name and Address of Observer: Horace S. Makins, Col., U. S. Army (RET)
1024 Esther Drive, Walnut Creek, Calif.

5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Retired army colonel formerly a veterinarian
presently employed as a Meat Inspector by Calif State Dept of Agr.

6. Attention Attracted by: Was observing an Army bomber when he observed
an unknown object flying above the bomber

7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1

8. Size of Object(s): About the size of a 4-engine bomber - longer than wide

9. Color of Object(s): Main part of body translucent and of a dirty gray color

10. Shape (Sketch if Possible): undulating with center portion appearing
spherical having the shape and depth similar to a globe - like amoeba

11. Nature of Luminosity: Did not reflect or give off light of any type
(directed beam of light?)

12. Altitude of Object: Over a mile
(estimated)

13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: Over a mile directly above

14. Estimated Speed of Object: very fast speed

15. Time in Sight: Could not estimate

16. Tactics: Appendages seemed to flap or oscillate while center
portion remained stable

17. Sound made by Object(s): No noise

18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): Nearly due east

19. Apparent Construction: Thought main part of object appeared like canvas

20. Effect on Clouds: N/S

21. Exhaust Trail Color of): No evidence of exhaust

22.anner of Disappearance: just disappeared from sight in a very short time

23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: Mix. Day was rather dull and
hazy - there were very few clouds in the sky at the time.

24. Peculiarities Noted: See drawing attached

25. Summary of Incident: (over)
(See attached page)

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Inci t: 176

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SENT (cont.)

While watching an Army bomber which was flying rather low. Col Bakins observed above and going nearly due east an unknown object. He asked his companion, Mr Bentham, if he were seeing things. Bentham substantiated the fact that there was an object above the bomber. Col Eakins described the object as being approximately the size of a large four-engined bomber. It appeared undulating in shape resembling an amoeba (See sketch inclosed). The object appeared to have 3 appendages forward and 2 aft which seemed to be flapping or oscillating while the center portion re mined stable. Col Makins toought it was a mile or more above the bomber. In the center of the object there appeared a round, dark circle which, in Col Eakins' opinion, seemed to be above the main body of the object. Further it appeared that the main part of the object was translucent and of a dirty gray color and that the dark, circular portion appeared to grow more dense in color as it approached the center. From this observation Col Eakins concluded that the dark portion was spherical having the shape and depth of a globe. He further stated that the main part of the object appeared like canvas. He could not estimate the speed of the object but said it was traveling at a far greater speed than the bomber or anything else he had ever seen. There was no noise of any type and no evidence of exhaust or trail. The object did not reflect or give off light of any type.

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INCIDENT SUGARY

Incident No. 176

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SENT (cont.)

| 1.                             | Date and Time of Observation:                                           | 23 Sept 48 Approx 1230                                                         |
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| 2.                             | Where Sighted: Castro's Ranch<br />4.1 miles south                      | - 4 miles due east of San Pablo, Calif &<br />of Pinole, Calif.                |
| 3.                             | Observer's Position: ground<br />(i. e., ground, uir, control           | tower. etc.)                                                                   |
| 4.<br /><br />5.               | Name and Address of Cbserver:<br />Occupation and/or hobbies:           | Mr Sylvester Bentham, 2655 Dam Road<br />Richmond, Calif.<br />retired butcher |
| 6.                             | Attention Attracted by: Col                                             | ekins calling his attention to the object                                      |
| 7.                             | Number of Cbject( ) Seen: 1                                             |                                                                                |
| 8.                             | Size of Object(s): Appeared<br />1 inch by                              | from observer's viewpoint to be 2 inches by<br />1 inch.                       |
| 9.                             | Color of Cject(s): Baff or                                              | gray in color                                                                  |
| 10.                            | Shape (Skote if Possible)                                               | rectangular outline with sharp corners<br />(See attached drawing)             |
| 11.                            | Nature of Laminosity:<br />(directed beer of light?)                    | x/s                                                                            |
| 12.                            | Altitude of Object: Very high<br />(estimated)                          | Altitude of Object: Very high<br />(estimated)                                 |
| 13.                            | Estimated Distance of "bject from Obsery r: /S                          | Estimated Distance of "bject from Obsery r: /S                                 |
| 14.                            | Estimated peed of Object: faster than any plane he had ever seen        | Estimated peed of Object: faster than any plane he had ever seen               |
| 15.                            | Time in Sight: At least 3 minutes                                       | Time in Sight: At least 3 minutes                                              |
| 16. Tactics: horisontal flight | 16. Tactics: horisontal flight                                          | 16. Tactics: horisontal flight                                                 |
| 17.                            | Sound bad b; Cbji ct(s): no                                             | noise                                                                          |
| 18.                            | Direction of Flight of Cbject(s) northwest then turned north            | Direction of Flight of Cbject(s) northwest then turned north                   |
| 19.                            | Apparent Construction:                                                  | Seemed to be covered with a translucent material                               |
| 20.                            | Effect on Clouds: 1/8                                                   | Effect on Clouds: 1/8                                                          |
| 1.                             | Exhaust Trail Color of): Left no exhaust or trail                       | Exhaust Trail Color of): Left no exhaust or trail                              |
| 22.                            | nner of Disapperrence: flew                                             | out of sight gradually fading from view.                                       |
| 23.                            | Weather Conditions at Time of                                           | Sighting: B/s                                                                  |
| 24.                            | Peculi: ritics loted: Seemed like a vegetable crate flying thru the air | Peculi: ritics loted: Seemed like a vegetable crate flying thru the air        |
| 25.                            | Summary of Incident: (over)<br />(See attached page)                    |                                                                                |

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SENT (cont.)

## Incident 176

On 23 Sept 1948 Mr Sylvester Bentham was talking to Col Eakins when the Colonel called Bentham's attention to a single object in the sky. Object first appeared in the northeast and was moving faster than any airplane that Bentham had ever seen. Object appeared very high. Both Eakins and Bentham watched it for at least 3 minutes. It moved toward the northwest in a straight line at a constant speed finally turning to the North and faded from view. To Bentham the object appeared to have a regular rectangular outline with sharp corners. It was buff or gray in color with several darker vertical lines like ribs. (See drawing attached.) Object appeared like a "vegetable crate" flying thru the air and seemed to be covered with a translucent material. It made no noise and left no exhaust or trail. Apparent size was approximately 2 inches by 1 inch by 1 inch.

Mr Bentham's description as to the shape, direction and over- all appearance of this object in direct contradiction with statements made by Col Horace Eakins.

Mr Bentham further stated that neither he nor col Sakina were wearing glasses at the time and that he wears glasses only for reading. Mr. Bentham is 70 years of age. He is a retired butcher.

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ANCIENT SUMARY SET

Incident No. 177

1. Date and Time of Observation: 5 Sept 48 between 3:00 and 3:30 P. M. 2. Where Sighted: Kentwood, La.

3. Observer's Position: ground (i. e., ground, uir, control tower, etc.) Name and Address of Observer: Mrs Elma McDaniel & daughter Mildred

5. Occupation and/or hobbies: /S

6. Attention Attracted by: Tangipahoa, La.

7.

Number of Cbject() seen: Object not seen

g.

Size of Object(s): /S

9.

Color of Cbject(s): /S

10.

Shape (Sketch if Poerible)

/s

11. Nature of Luminosity: /S
(directed beam of light?)

12. Altitude of Object: very high altitude
(stimated)

15. Estimated Di tene of bject from Observer: x/s

14. Estimated 5 of Object: terrific

15. Time in 51, ht: Object not seen

16. Tactics: x/s

17. Sound by Cbj ct(s): Unlike any made by known aircraft

18. Direction of Flight of Cbject(e) west

19. Apparent Construction: /s

20. Effect on Clouds: x/s

1. Exhaust Trail Color of): /s

22. Manner of Disapperance: /S

23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: /s

24. Peculiarities Noted: Unusual sound

25. Summary of Incident: Object was not perceived as it was too high and going
(See attached page)
(over)

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INCIENT SUMARY ST

Incident No. 178

1. Date and Time of Observation: 1705 - 1715 HST 19 October 1948
2. Where Sighted: Honolulu, T. H., 158° W 21° 5' N

Observer's Position: Ground (1. e., ground, uir, control tonerjee Drum Name and Address of Observer: 2737 Pacific Egte Rd, Honolulu Occupation and/or hobbies: Major, USA -rated pilot Attention Attracted by: /s 7. Number of Object ( ) Seen: 1 seen intermittently 4 times or separate sighting 8. Size of Object(s): Appeared 4 or 5 inches in dia from observer's viewpoint Estimated sise: 10 to 15 feet in diameter Color of Object(s): bright silver - comparable to alumimas in aircraft 20. Shape (Sketch if Possible) round or elliptical

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Ancident: 178

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SENT (cont.)

## Incident 176 (cont.)

On the afternoon of 18 October 1948 at approximately 1705 hours Maj Robert C. Drum stated that he had observed a strangely shaped glistening object in the north sector of the sky which was moving in a northeasterly direction at an estimated altitude of 10,000 ft. A stratus layer of clouds was situated above the object at an approximate altitude of 14,000 feet. The disc or discs were moving below this layer of cloude in that it was noted that on two occasions that the highest formation of clouds was at a greater altitude than the object observed and that the lower aloud formation blocked the vision of the observer thus placing the object between the two cloud formations or levels. Because of this lower broken cumulus clouds at a very low altitude which was oving in a southwesterly direction, the Major could not ascertain whether he saw the same disc four different times or four different disce. Over a period of 10 minutes the disc or discs were sighted four times. The longest period of observation was estimated as 10 seconds. The object or object(s) appeared bright silver in color and circular or elliptical in shape. No vapor or exhaust was present and no flame or lights were observed. No sound was heard. Speed was estimated as 200 MPH by using an estimated 40 14 factor in the swirling build-up of cumulus clouds. Maj Drum compared the discs with a silver dollar slightly turned from a flat position, giving the object a disc-shape when held at arms length at a 45° angle above eye level. Maj Drum thought that the elliptical effect could ve resulted from the angle at which the observer and object were located. Maj Drum stated that he was certain the object was not a conventional cr ft. One B-26 and one B-17 and one PBM45 were flying in the vicinity during the period 0230/2 to 0330/2.

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CIDENT SUNDARY SHEET

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Incident 181

1. Date of Observation: 14 October 1948
2. Time of Observation: Approx 1430 hours local time
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted: Near Dayton, Ohio
4. Observer's Position: From a C-47 at 6,000 feet. (i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer: Maj C. M. Smartt, Pilot, 2349 AF Ordnance, Hamilton AF Base
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies: Pilot and Ordnance Officer
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) by: Came close enough to cause him to duck in order to avoid collision
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted: Three or four
9. Size of Object(s): 1-1/2 feet long and 9 inches across
10. Color of Object(s): silver or silvery white
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible): teardrop
12. Nature of Luminosity: M/S
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: Seemed fairly close
14. Speed of Object(s): Appeared to be traveling very fast
15. Time in Sight: a second
16. Tactics: Traveled in straight line in gradual descent
17. Sound Made by Object(s): None noticed
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): East
19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance): Metallic
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail: No evidence of exhaust except for slight tail on tear-drop object
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time: hazy visibility for 15 miles
22. Manner of Disappearance: Disappeared under wing of aircraft
22. Peculiarities Noted: <empty>
23. Summary of Incident: (over)
(Attach a Separate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)

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Objects seemed to take no definite course but flew in a general easterly direction in a gradual descent. A few came close enough to case the pilot & co-pilot to duck as it appeared they might come thru the nose of the plane. Maj Smartt's analogy is as follows: Take about 1/2 gallon of water and dump it 200 yards in front of an approaching aircraft about 200 feet above it, wit the water taking the shape of a teardrop. These objects appe red to travel in a straight line toward the aircraft and gradually descended, passing from view under the wing of the 17. The apparent speed of these objects appeared quite high as they remained in view for only a second. They were sighted one at a time at intervals of three or four minutes.

Discrepancies noted:

In first report Maj Smartt reported seeing 15 to 20 objects. Later he reports seeing three or four.

In first report he states that they pursued no definite course in that some traveled downward and some traveled upward. In last report he does not mention that any pursued an upward course.

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CIDEN SUMMARY T

Incident No. 183

1. Date and Time of Observation: 15 Oct 1948 - night
2. Where Sighted: Fulciaka Aras between nigamo Shima 33° 40' x by 132° 00' #
3. and Suim 32° 45' - 128° 40' Rest, Japan Observer's Position:
(1. e., ground, air, ntrol tower, etc.)

4. Name and Address of Observer: x/3
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: lot and radar observer

6. Attention Attracted by: pip of unknown aircraft appearing an airborne radar
7. Number of Cbject() seen: 1 possibly 2
8. Size of Object(s): Could not be estimated

9. Color of Object(s):

10.

Shape (Sketch if Possible)

Could not be determined

11. Nature of Luminosity: 8/s
(directed beam of light?)

12. Altitude of Object: x/S
(estimated)

15. Estimated Distance of jet from bror: 9 miles to 12,000 ft

14. Estimated d of Object: Much gre ter than Y-61.

15.

Time in Sight:

2/s

16.

Tactics:

Braaive

17. Sound b. Cj ct(s): /s

18. Direction of Flight of Cbject(s) /3

19.

Apparent Construction:

/S

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Incident: 183

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A cable from FEAF reported that an unidentified aircraft was sighted both visually and by rader by the pilot and radar observer of an F-61 on 15 Oct 48. The observers think it possible that 2 unidentified aircraft were involved in the interception. The sightings occurred at night; however, there was sufficient moonlight to permit a silhouette to be discerned althought no details were observed. It was impossible to es- timate the size of the aircraft or whether it was jet or pro- peller driven. No trails or exhaust flames were seen. The speed of this aircraft was reported as much greater than that of the F-61. It also ad a nigh rate of acceleration and could go al ost straight up or down out of redar elevation limits. The object seemed cognizant of the whereabouts of the F-61 at all times which might inlic te that it carried radar equipment.

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INCIDENT SUGARY T

Incident No. 184

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| 1.   | Date and Time of Observation: 20 Oct 1948 0600                                                 |
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| 2.   | Where Sighted: 866x Winona, Minnesota                                                          |
| 3.   | Observer's Fosition: ground<br />(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)                     |
| 4.   | Name und Address of Cbserver: Dr F. 7. Benoit & Paul Zenk,                                     |
| 5.   | Occupation and/or hobbies: /s                                                                  |
| 6.   | Attention Attracted by: /s                                                                     |
| 7.   | Number of Object ( ) Seen: 1                                                                   |
| g.   | sire of Object(s): 25 feet long by 8 feet wide                                                 |
| 4.   | Color of Obicct(s):, 1/3                                                                       |
| 10.  | Shape (Sketen if Possible) M/S                                                                 |
| 11.  | Nature of Luminosity: "sparks"<br />(Jirected bom of light?)                                   |
| 12.  | Altitude of Cbject: x/S<br />(stimated)                                                        |
| 13.  | Estimated Distance of bjt from b r:                                                            |
| 14.  | Estinted of Object: Slow                                                                       |
| 15.  | Time in Sat: w/S                                                                               |
| 16.  | Tactics: Broke up into numerous bright particles                                               |
| 17.  | Sound b Obj ct(s): /s                                                                          |
| 18.  | Direction of Flight of Object() x/s                                                            |
| 19.  | Apparent Construction: "a bunch of sparks with a tail                                          |
| 20.  | Effect on Clouds: x/S                                                                          |
| 1.   | Exhaust Trail Color of): tail                                                                  |
| 22.  | nner of Disapperance: broke up into numerous bright particles                                  |
| 23.  | Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: /S                                                     |
| 24.  | Peculi rities Noted: slow speed and the fact that it broke into mumerous<br />bright particles |
| 25.  | Summary of Incident: (over)<br />(Se ettrched page)                                            |

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## Incident: 184

## Taken from Minneapolis Morning Tribune
21 October 1948

"DUCK! IT'S THOSE SAUCERS AGAIN"

... At Winona, Minn., Paul Zenk and Dr. F. T. Benoit said they saw a slowly traveling object which broke up into numerous bright particles over the town at 6 A. M. 20 Oct 48.

They said it was about 35 feet long and eight feet wide and appeared to be a bunch of sparks with a tail.

NOTE: The above witnesses were not contacted from Wold Chamberlain Fld, Minneapolis, Minn. Jee Incident 185 for report of L. A. Han en and Harold Oliver.

# (To be filled out and retained in files) (cont.)

## Taken from Minneapolis Morning Tribune
21 October 1948 (cont.)

INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
Incident No. 185

1. Date and Time of Observation: 20 October 1948 at approx 0550 hours

Where Sighted: Minneapolis, Minnesota

3. Observer's Position: (i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.) ground
4. Name and Address of Observer Harold Oliver, 2929 13th Ave, South, Minneapolis Lawrence A. Hansen, 1498 . Albert St, St Paul
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: L. Hansen: teletype operator
H. Oliver! Mailman
6. Attention Attracted by: /s

7. Number of Object() Seen: 1 (seen at two different locations, in Minneapolis)

3. size of Object(s): 6 feet

9. Color of Cfect(s): orange flame colored

10. Shape (Sketch if Poible) round with tail 1/3 again as long as diameter of object. See attached drawings 12. Nature of Luminosity: that of boiling sheets of flame (directed bc of light?)

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# INCIDENT SULARY SHET

# INCIDENT SULARY SHET (cont.)

Incident No. 186

1. Date and Time of Observation: 16 Oct 1948 1145 in the morning

2. Where Sighted: 1 mile south and 8 miles due east of Sterling, Utah

3. Observer's Position: ground from mountain ridge at 9,000 ft
(1. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)

4. Name and Address of Observer: Mr Fred Nash, 20 East Crystal, Salt Lake City,
Utah
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Used car dealer and airplane mechanic
Member of Letter Day Saints Church (did missionary work in Hawaii)
6. Attention Attracted by: sound of throbbing noise

7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1

8. size of Object(s): 9 inches long, 6 inches wide and 3 inches thick

9. Color of Object(s): silver and black (silver stripe running down the center
of the underside) See drwg.
10. Shape (Sketch if Foscible) similar to a flat football

11. Nature of Luminosity: N/S
(directed beam of light?)

12. Altitude of Object: 500 ft overhead
(estimated)

13. Estimated Distance of bj et from Cbserv. r: 500 ft

14. Estimated Speed of Object: 300 mph

15. Time in sight: 4 seconds or longer

16. Tactics: horizontal flight

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## Incident: 186

# INCIDENT SULARY SHET (cont.)

## Incident: 186 (cont.)

While Mr Nash was hunting for deer on the morning of the 16 Oct 48 he heard a throbbing noise or steady purr. Upon looking up he saw an object resembling a flattened football some 500 feet directly overhead. The object was silver and black, e silver stripe down the center (from front to rear) and on both sides of this center the object was black. It appeared about 9 inches long, 6 inches wide and inches thick and was traveling in a straight line in a northerly direction a little to the west toward Salt Lake City, Utah, at an estimated rate of 300 mph. There was no visible sign of exhaust but from the rear an opening could be seen in the center. Mr Nash thought he saw a movement like a "paddlewheel". The object sounded as it it were jet propelled and seemed to be driven from the rear. Mr Nash stated the sound wasn't like that of an aircraft engine nor any type gasàline engine, although there was a definite throb or "put", "put", "put". He said if it were a gasoline engine, it was muffled. It made a sound of steady clicking, like a "shirt tail flap ing in the wind." He thought the clicking might have been a camera. The object was in sight a roximately 4 seconds or longer.

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ACIDENT SUMMARY ST

Incident No. 187

# INCIDENT SULARY SHET (cont.)

## Incident: 186 (cont.)

1. Date and Time of Observation: Aug 19, 1945 at 1050 Eastern
2. Where Sighted: Godman AF Base, Ky
3. Observer's Position: Godman AF Base, Ky
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: Lt Col John Wengh, Executive Officer
Godman Field
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Executive Officer, Godman Field
6. Attention Attracted by: N/S
7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1
8. Size of Object(s): N/S
9. Color of Object(s): bright silver color - reflecting sun
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible): spherical
11. Nature of Luminosity: reflection of sunlight on silver
(directed beam of light?)
12. Altitude of Object: thought to be between 30,000 & 40,000 ft
(estimated)
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: N/S
14. Estimated Speed of Object: Apparently stationary Moving to the Southwest
at scarcely discernible speed
15. Time in Sight: Approx 2 hours
16. Tactics: Seemed to appear stationary
17. Sound made by Object(s): N/S
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): Southwest
19. Apparent Construction: metallic
20. Effect on Clouds: N/S
1. Exhaust Trail (Color of): N/S
22. manner of Disappearance: N/S
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: N/S
24. Peculiarities Noted: Similarity of Altitude and Azimuth readings taken
to that of Planet Venus
25. Summary of Incident: (over)
(See attached page)

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## Incident: 187

# INCIDENT SULARY SHET (cont.)

## Incident: 187 (cont.)

At 1050%, 19 Aug 1948, the Wright-Patterson Flight Service Center was notified by Lt Col John Waugh, Executive Officer, Godman AP Base, Ky, that an unidentified flying object was visible from the ground at Godman AFB. The object was ascertained to be at approximately 30,000 to 40,000 feet altitude, spherical in shape, bright silver color and giving off a bright reflection from the sun. An F-51 was dispatched from Standiford AFB, Ky, to observe the object. At 11323 a message received from Godman stated no change in elevation of the object and reported that it seemed to be moving southwest from Godman AFB at approximately 235° at an elevation of 60° from Godman AFB. The F-51 was flying at 30,000 to 35,000 ft at the time and could not locate the object. However, the object was visible from the ground with the naked eye and asimmth and elevation readings were being taken by theodolite every minute and the progress of the object was being charted. At 1219 19 Aug 1948 Maj Mitchel, Operations Officer at Godman AFB, notified Wright-Patterson Flight Service Center that the unidentified object was ascertained to be the planet Venus. This information was given the Commanding Officer Godman AFB by Mr Moore, Head Astrologer, University of Lokisville, Ky. This assumption was verified by NCI later the same day.

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DENT SUNDARY SHEET

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Incident: 188

# INCIDENT SULARY SHET (cont.)

## Incident: 187 (cont.)

1. Date of Observation . 29 Oct 1968 .
2. Time of Observation . 0812Z, 0813Z and 0916Z
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted . Plotted on radar scope which placed the sighting(s) in the Hamilton River Area, and Lake Melville & Dock Area .
4. Observer's Position . ground . (i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer . Radar Operator at AAF Goose Bay Labrador
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies . Radar Operator
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By . Object appeared on Ground Control Approach
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted . Either 3 different objects were plotted or one object appeared three times
9. Size of Object(s) . Size of a normal craft .
10. Color of Object(s) . N/S - was not seen .
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible) . N/S
12. Nature of Luminosity . N/S
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer . 2 miles .
14. Speed of Object(s) . 25 to 30 MPH
15. Time in Sight 1st sighting: . N/S; 2nd sighting: . 6 minutes; 3rd sighting: . N/S
16. Tactics . . That of an aircraft making approach for landing .
17. Sound Made by Object(s) . N/S
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) 1st sighting: . 170°; 2nd sighting: . 090°. 3rd sighting: . 270°
19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance) . N/S
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail . N/S
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time . N/S
22. Peculiarities Noted . None
23. Summary of Incident . (over).
(Attach a Separate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)

# INCIDENT SULARY SHET (cont.)

## Incident: 187 (cont.)

(Attach a Soparate Sheet if Additional Space is Noedod)

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Radar Sighting of Unknown Atraraft
Reported from AAP Goose Bay. Labrador
Incident: 188.

Sighting occurred at 08122 29 Oct 1948 when an unidentified object appeared on Ground Control Approach. Scope was approximately two mile from center of field on a bearing of 170°. Object traveled about two miles and disappeared. No report on altitude was determined. Estimated rate of speed was 25 to 30 MPH. GCA operator called in another operator to verify his findings. Object again appeared at 08192 and remained in scope until 08252. At 0819 the object appeared on a bearing of 090° and moved slowly in a wide arc to 270° and again disappeared. Object again appeared at 09162 east of the field on a heading of 270° about 2 miles distant from the field in perfect allign mant with runway 27. It appeared to be the same as an aircraft making approach for landing. Size appeared to be the same as that of an air- craft at either extremely low or extremely high altitude. Object was very clear on GCA scope at all times. Plotting on base map indicates that object was in vicinity of Hamilton River at the time of the first spotting. The second spotting placed it in the immediate vicinity of Lake Melville and Dock Area.

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INCIENT SUMARY SEPT

Incident No. 189

# INCIDENT SULARY SHET (cont.)

## Incident: 187 (cont.)

| 1.     | Date and Time of Observation: 22 Sept 1948 about 1530 hours                                                 |
|-|-|
| 2.     | Where Sighted: Near Turner AF Base, Albany, Ga                                                              |
| 3.     | Observer's Position: Air-while acting as co-pilot<br />(1. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.             |
| 4.     | Name and Address of Observer: Lt Martin G. Rubisch, Eglin Auxiliary Fid                                     |
| 5.     | Occupation and/or te. Blin hocbies: Base, Fla Operations Officer - Co-pilot<br />Asst Combat<br />motion of |
| 6.     | Attention Attracted by: an approaching object                                                               |
| 7.     | Number of Object(e) Seen: 1                                                                                 |
| g.     | size of Object(s): Size of a radio-controlled model plane (5 to 10 ft)                                      |
| 9.     | Color of Cbject(s): metallic and shiny                                                                      |
| 10.    | Shape (Sketch if Possible) Undetermined                                                                     |
| 11.    | Nature of Luminosity: /S-apparently mone<br />(directed beam of light?)                                     |
| 12.    | Altitude of Object: Between 1500 and 2000 ft<br />(estimated)                                               |
| 13.    | Estimated Dirtane of bject from Cber r: - 1/2 mile horisontally<br />Approximately 500' laterally.          |
| 14.    | Estimated of Object: about 250 MPE                                                                          |
| 15.    | Time in Sight: 3 seconds                                                                                    |
| 16.    | Tactics: S Level flight                                                                                     |
| 17.    | Soundde by Cbject(e): - Daimowe                                                                             |
| 18.    | Direction of Flight of Cbject(e) 335                                                                        |
| 19.    | Apparent Construction: Metallic                                                                             |
| 20.    | Effect on Clouds: x/s 9 CAVO                                                                                |
| 1.     | Exhaust Trail Color of): /s                                                                                 |
| 22.    | nner of Disappearance: /s                                                                                   |
| 23.    | Werther Conditions at Time of Sighting: CATU                                                                |
| 24.    | Peculiarities Noted: No vings or rudder                                                                     |
| da 25. | Summary of Incident: (over)<br />(See ottened page)                                                         |

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## Incident: 189

While acting as co-pilot on a C-47 aircraft route from Eglin Auxiliary Field 2 to Turner AF Base at approximately 1530 hours EST 22 Sept 48, Lt Martin G. Rabisch observed an object approaching at an angle of about 25°. The C-47 at the time was approaching Turner Field from the Southwest at an altitude of about 2,000 ft. The object appeared to be about 500 feet lower and about 2,000 to 1500 feet away and traveling at an estimated speed of 250 MPE. Lt Rubisch stated that the object appeared about the size of a radio controlled model airplane (5 to 10 ft). He could not determine the auape but said he could not observe wings or rudder. He could give no other description other than it was a metallic shiny object. No one else aboard the C-47 observed the object.

by associate officers. Ability to determine color, speed of moving objects and size at Commander was interviewed and he stated that Lt Rubisch is inclined to exaggerate and is a person w ose opinion is not highly regarded distance was determined excellent, however the observer's Squadron

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INCIDENT SURGIARY SHEET

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Incident: 190

# INCIDENT SULARY SHET (cont.)

## Incident: 189 (cont.)

1. Date of Observation:11.October.1948
2. Time of Observation:1300.hours.
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted:Neubiberg. AF Base, Germany
4. Observer's Position:ground
5. Name and Address of Observer:V/S observed.by 6 military.personnel.of 86th
Fighter Wing, Neubiberg AF Base
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies:V/S
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By:V/S.
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted:.1.
9. Size of Object(s):V/S.-.but.it caused. an AF-80 craft flying.between.object
and observer to appear small in relation to the size of the object
10. Color of Object(s):silver and very.shiny.
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible):Round. but. unable. to determine if. disc or. ballist
shaped
12. Nature of Luminosity:reflected.light
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:40.000 ft, altitude.
14. Speed of Object(s):Did. not.appear.to.move.but.got.smaller.-.presumably.because
it continued to rise
15. Time in Sight:45 minutes.
16. Tactics:V/S.appeared.stationary.
17. Sound Made by Object(s):V/S.
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s):Appeared.on.a.50º.heading,f/Neubiberg. AF Base
19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance):metallic
20. Effect of Object(s) on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail:Object.disappeared.behind.
a thin layer of clouds
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time:Clouds.at.20,000.ft.-.sunlight
22. Peculiarities Noted:None.
23. Summary of Incident:(over)
(Attach a Separate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)

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## Incident: 190

On 11 October 1918 at approximately 1300 hours an unidentified object was observed by six military personnel of 86th Fighter Wing Neubiberg AF Base, Neubiberg, Germany. Object was estimated to be at 40,000 ft on a 50° heading from Neubiberg AP Bane and was sighted continuously for 45 minutes, gradually becoming smaller and smaller-apparently rising but no change in compass direction was noted and it was apparently not influenced by the winds aloft. The visible circumference of the object appeared round but it could not be ascertained if it were disc-shaped or hallit-shaped. It w silver in color and very shiny in the rays of the sun. An AP-80 craft flying between the object and the observers on the ground appeared small in relation to the size of the object. The estimated altitute of the jet was 25,000 ft. Object was lost to view when a thin layer of clouds (estimated to be at about 20,000 ft) passed between the object and the ground observers.

High reliability is given the personnel sighting this object.

# INCIDENT SULARY SHET (cont.)

## Incident: 190 (cont.)

I CIDENT SUSARY SHEET

(To be filled out and retained in files), acident: 191

1. Date of Observation: 24 October 1985
2. Time of Observation: 1545 CDT
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted: 10 miles Southwest of Junct cn. City, Kansas
4. Observer's Position: ground position (i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer: Captain Glenn A. Maher, Base S-3 Officer, Ft. Riley, Kansas
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies: Base S-3 Officer
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By: N/S
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted: 1
9. Size of Object(s): N/S
10. Color of Object(s): "metallic"
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible): N/S
12. Nature of Luminosity: N/S
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: 10000 feet
14. Speed of Object(s): faster than any known aircraft
15. Time in Sight: N/S
16. Tactics: N/S
17. Sound Made by Object(s): N/S
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): First West then turned South
19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance): metallic
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail: N/S
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time: CAVU Visibility 15 miles Wind SSW
22. Peculiarities Noted: <empty>
23. Summary of Incident: (over)
(Attach a Separate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)

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## Incident: 191

At 1545 CST 24 Oct 1948 Capt Glenn Huber, Base S-3 Officer, Ft Riley, Kansas, sighted an unidentified metallic object proceeding in a general westerly direction. The object was viewed from a ground position 10 miles from Junction City, Kansas, Altitude appeared over 7,000 feet. It was traveling with the speed of a fast aircraft. It then turned south at a speed greater them any aircraft he had ever seen. Visibility was excellent. Wind South-Southwest.

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1 CIDENT BUNGARY SHEET

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# INCIDENT SULARY SHET (cont.)

## Incident: 191 (cont.)

1. Date of Observation . 24 Oct 1948 .

2. Time of Observation . early evening around 5:45 P. M.

3. Where was Object(s) Sighted From ground on route to Fargo, N. D. near outskirts of Moorhead, Minnesota while traveling on highway 452

4. Observer's Position . ground (i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)

5. Name and Address of Observer . L. G. Senders & Wife, 9th Street, North Fargo, North Dakota

6. Occupation and/or Hobbies . N/S

7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By . light

8. Number of Object(s) Sighted . 1

9. Size of Object(s) . N/S

10. Color of Object(s) . N/S -

11. Shape (Sketch if Possible) . N/S

12. Nature of Luminosity . N/S -

13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer . N/S

14. Speed of Object(s) . 2 or 3 times faster than a plane

15. Time in Sight . N/S

16. Tactics . horizontal flight

17. Sound Made by Object(s) . N/S

18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) . East to West direction

19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance) . "light"

20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail . N/S

21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time . Visibility was good

22. Peculiarities Noted . Zone

23. Summary of Incident . (eyer)

(Attach a Separate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)

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## Incident: 192

While motoring on U. S. Highway #52 in a northwestern direction on the outskirts of Moorhead, Minnesota, Mr. L. G. Sandere & wife observed a light traveling in an east to west direction. Mr. Sanders first observed the light which was to his right and pointed it out to his wife who also clearly saw it. Visibility at the time was good. Observer estimated that he could have seen a plane at the distance he estimated the object to have been. The speed was two or three times faster than a plane. Both agreed that it could not have been a meteor because of the length of time it was visible and because the direction of flight was a slight rise rather than down.

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CIDENT SUGARY SHEET

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# INCIDENT SULARY SHET (cont.)

## Evaluation: B-2 (cont.)

1. Date of Observation: 10 NO A.M.
Incident 194
now identified

2. Time of Observation: 3 Nov 1948

3. Where was Object(s) Sighted: near Andrews Fld.

4. Observer's Position: Aircraft #37521
(i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)

5. Name and Address of Observer: Lt Cox Pain, Coast Guard Pilot (original report)
and by 2 fighter pilots of the 22d Fighter Wing who verified the sighting

6. Occupation and/or Hobbies: pilot

7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) by: N/S

8. Number of Object(s) Sighted: 8 balloons in a cluster

9. Size of Object(s): N/S

10. Color of Object(s): N/S

11. Shape (Sketch if Possible): round - that of balloon

12. Nature of Luminosity: N/S

13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: N/S
Elevation: 13,000 feet

14. Speed of Object(s): 2 MPH

15. Time in Sight: N/S

16. Tactics: N/S

17. Sound Made by Object(s): N/S

18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): heading of approximately 155

19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance) like that of balloon

20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail: N/S

21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time: good visibility - scattered to broken
base of clouds approximately 5,000 feet

22. Peculiarities Noted: smoke and exhausts resembling a intestine
that had been inflated

23. Summary of Incident: (over)
(Attach a Separate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)

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Original report was classified top-secret. Strategic Air Command requested original messages be destroyed.

At 10:40 A. M. om 3 Nov 18 two Mustang fighters of the 82d Fighter Wing were dispatched to investigate the sighting reported by Lt Con Pain, a Goast Guard pilot, who reported the original sighting. The pilots upon reaching 22,000 feet sighted the unidentified object. They kept on climbing until they reached 37,000 feet. They estimated the object to be another five or six thousand feet above them. At this height the object resembled an intestine that had been inflated and it appeared 5 to 6 times higher than vide. Sketches were not available. Speed was estim ted to be about 2 mph. Heading approximately 45

First report by Strategic Air Command identified the object tentatively as a heavenly body.

Babsequent information received by Lt Roherkemper, Coast Guard Officer stationed at Salem identified the craft as a cosmic ray equipment carrier used by MIT. Later it was definitely established that the craft sighted was a cluster of eight balloons used by MIT for cosmic ray research.

This incident is considered closed in that definite identity has been established

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INCIDENT SUMARY SET

Incident No. 195
15452

1. Date and Time of Observation: 31 October 1948

2. Where Sighted: Goose Bay Labrador

3. Observer's Position: Goose Bay, Labrador from GCA Unit (i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)

Name and Address of Observer: GCA Operator, Col Jones, Cept Verner Newfoundland Bare Command, Ft Pepperell, Newfoundland

5. Occupation and/or hobbies: GGA Over tor, Commanding Officer end Group
Commander.
6. Attention Attracted by: Target on PPI Scope

7. Number of Object() Seen: }

8. sire of Object(s): Undetermined

9. Color of Cbject(s): N/C

10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) N/S

11. Nature of Luminosity: N/S
(directed beam of light?)

12. Altitude of Object: N/S
(stimated)

15. Estimated Dirtane of 'bjet from berr: 3 miles south of field

24. Estimated Shore of Object: 25 12%

15. Time in Sight: N/S

16. Tactics: N/S

17. Sound bad b. Cbject(s): K/S

18. Direction of Flight of Object() Southwest

19. Apparent Construction: N/S

20. Effect on Clouds: N/S

H 1. Exhaust Trail Color of): N/S

22. nner of Disappearance: Went into ground clutter at 6 miles

23. Werth r Conditions at Time of sighting: x/S.

24. Peculiarities Roted: N/S

25. Summary of Incident: (Over)
(See attched pego)

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Incident: 195

On 31 Oct 198 at 1:45 2. GCA Operator at Goose Bay, Labrador noticed storget on PI Sence thumber 1. It (the object) ape red to be about 3 miles south of the field and was traveling on a southwest herding. It went into a ground clutter at 6 Files. The blip traveled at a speed of approximately 25. 716 target sighting wor verified by Bese Commander C. D. Jones and by Group Commander Captain Verner, who were in the mit at the tire.

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CIDENT SUNDARY SHEET

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Incident: 196

# INCIDENT SULARY SHET (cont.)

## Evaluation: B-2 (cont.)

1. Date of Cbservation: 1 Νου 1948.
2. Time of Cbservation: 21/15 2
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted: 3-3/4 miles from Et MoAndrew, Newfoundland
4. Observer's Position: GCA Scope
(1.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Namo and Addrets of Observer: By 2 QCA aperators, Ft McAndrew, Hewfoundland
6. Cccupation and/or Hobbies: GCA operators
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s): iflip. appeared on radarscope.
8. Number of Ob joct(s) Sighted: 1..
9. Size of Object(s): too large for a bird and too small for an aircraft
10. Color of Object(s): ./S could not he ascertained.
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible): M/S.cquld not be ascertained
12. Nature of Luminosity: M/S.
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: 3-3/4 wilen at first.
14. Speed of Object(c): estimated at almost a mile a mimite - 60 XX MPH
15. Timo in Siht: 4 minutes and 7 seconds timed with stop watch
16. Tactics: /S
17. Sound Made by Object(s): /s..
18. Direction of Flight of Objuct(s): On heading of 249. Disappeared on bearing of 182
19. Apraront Construction (Of What Material or Substance): /S.
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail: Could not be ascertained
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time: /s
22. Peculiaritios Notod: 1/3.
23. Summary of Incident (or): (over)
(Attach a Separate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)

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## Incident 196

Target picked up on GCA scope at 21452 1 Nov at 3-3/4 miles from station on a bearing of 123 from station. Traveled on a beading of approx 249° and disappe red at 7-1/2 miles on a bearing of 182° from the station. Blip traveled the 4 miles in 4 minutes and 7 seconds timed with a stop watch. A speed of approximately 60 MPH. Operator stated blip was too small at 7-1/2 miles to be an aircraft and too large to be a bird. Wind was from 270 to 300° and at 5 to 10 MPH. Target witnessed by 2 GCA operators.

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# INCIDENT SULARY SHET (cont.)

## Incident 196 (cont.)

1. Date of Observation . 0435-0455 5th Nov 1945 Incident 197

2. Time of Observation . 0435-0455

3. Where was Object(s) Sighted . Richmond, Indiana

4. Observer's Position . From "The Palladium-Item" building, Richmond, Indiana (i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)

5. Name and Address of Observer . Dale Stevens, Sports Editor for The Palladium Item Richmond, Indiana

6. Occupation and/or Hobbies . Sports Writer

7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By . Telephone call which referred his attention to an object in the sky

8. Number of Object(s) Sighted . 1

9. Size of Object(s) . larger than a star

10. Color of Object(s) . white

11. Shape (Sketch if Possible) . Round

12. Nature of Luminosity . like that of a brilliant star

13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer . 5/8 - thought to be great distance

14. Speed of Object(s) . Remained stationary

15. Time in Sight . 20 minutes (from 0435 to 0455)

16. Tactics . Remained stationary

17. Sound Made by Object(s) . None

18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) . 1

19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance) . M/s

20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail . Ex. exhaust trail - clouds caused object to appear a bit dinner

21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time . Low overcast at about 1,000 ft. however when object was first observed the sky was clear with stars out.

22. Peculiarities Noted . Ground to flicker

23. Summary of Incident . (over) (Attach a Separate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)

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5th Nov 1948

# INCIDENT SULARY SHET (cont.)

## Incident 196 (cont.)

At approximately 0435 A. M./a woman phoned The Palladium-Item, Richmond Indiana to ask if they bed observed a light in the east which she stated resembled a flare hanging from a parachute. Mr. Dale Steven, a sports writer, on the newspaper was in the office at the time and advised that he would check on it. Immediately after the woman hung up a man called with a similar statement. Mr. Stevens then looked out the window and saw a brilliant white light a bit south of east. It seemed to flicker a great deal and appeared much larger than a star so he discounted the cossibility of it being a heavenly body. Lining it up with a corner of a certain building and observing it for a few minutes he perceived no move- ment. He then called the police but they knew nothing of it. He then went to the upper roof and watched it for some 10 minutes. Coming down he got a camara and took a time exposure of it. However, upon his return to the roof the object appeared dimmer due to an overcast. Within five more minutes the sky was overcast from low alouds estimated to be at about 1,000 feet. When the object was first observed the night was clear with stars out. Mr. Stevens thought the size of the object appeared about 5 to 10 times that of a normal star. He took two pictures of the "floating light!

# INCIDENT SULARY SHET (cont.)

## Incident 196 (cont.)

Mr. Stewens is considered to be a trustworthy person. His employer, Paul J. Ingels st ted that he will attempt to obtain as many true facts as possible. He considers him honest and sincere. Mr. Stevens is a member of the load Junior Chamber of Commerce.

## Astromoner

Check with Brofessor David Telfair/of Earlham College revealed that in we the Professor's opinion that it couldn't have been a stor

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ANCIENT SUMMARY EST

Incident No. 198

# INCIDENT SULARY SHET (cont.)

## Astromoner (cont.)

1. Date and Time of Observation: 6 Nov 1948 1157 hrs
2. Where Sighted: Immediately above Radar Site at Makkamai, Japan
3. Observer's Position: Ground - operating radarscope
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: N/S
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Radarscope operator
6. Attention Attracted by: blip on the radarscope
7. Number of Object(s) Seen: Target at first appeared as single craft and at times as 2 aircraft
8. Size of Object(s): normal for aircraft on radarscope
9. Color of Object(s): N/S (Object was not observed visually at any time)
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible): N/S
11. Nature of Luminosity: N/S
(directed beam of light?)
12. Altitude of Object: Unknown
(estimated)
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: Could not be estimated
14. Estimated Speed of Object: Varying - from 160 miles to 240 miles per hour
15. Time in Sight: Circled radar site continuously for one hour and 5 minutes
16. Tactics: Target at times gave impression of 2 fighter aircraft dog-fighting. Continuously changed course.
17. Sound made by Object(s): <empty>
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): Circling
19. Apparent Construction: N/S
20. Effect on Clouds: N/S
21. Exhaust Trail Color of): N/S
22. Manner of Disappearance: N/S
*23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: Low & high cloud formation forming very dense overcast of unknown height.
24. Peculiarities Noted: Blip at times appeared single and at times gave appearance of 2 aircraft in vicinity
25. Summary of Incident: (over)
(See attached page)

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## Incident: 198

Target appeared in ground clutter area during entire period of observation Target was not observed in station area, and was not observed visually at any time. At times the target appeared as 2 aircraft and at another time as a single aircraft. Gave impression of 2 fighter craft dog-fighting. Evaluated as Soviet aircraft conducting electronic reconnaissance mission. Thought to be a Soviet "Terret" sine the object was computed to have held a speed of 240 NFR and since the size of blip on radar scope was normal for an aircr ft. The unidentified aircraft circled (20 mile radius) continuously for one hour and five minutes immediately above radar site installed at Wakkanai. No authorized aircraft was in the vicinity. Weather conditions precluded visual observation.

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INCIDENT JOMARY IT

Incident No. 199

# INCIDENT SULARY SHET (cont.)

## Incident: 198 (cont.)

1. Date and Time of Observation: 30 Oct 1948 1430 PST

2. Where Sighted: 15 miles northwest of Grays Harbor, Washington
10 miles off coast

3. Observer's Position: Air while flying an F-82 type aircraft on a northerly
(i.e., ground, air, control tower, etc.) course at 240 MPH

4. Name and Address of Observer: Major Morris, Pilot and Lt Kunsmen,
318th All Weather Fighter Sq, 325th Fighter Cp, McChord AF Base, Washington

5. Occupation and/or hobbies: As above

6. Attention Attracted by: N/S

7. Number of Object(s) Seen: from 10 to 20

8. Size of Object(s): No idea of size - could not be determined

9. Color of Object(s): yellow then white

10. Shape (Sketch if Possible): undetermined - thought they were egg-shaped

11. Nature of Luminosity: N/S No outstanding reflection
(directed beam of light?)

12. Altitude of Object: Approx 8,000 ft
(estimated)

13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: too far away to determine a
definite shape

14. Estimated Speed of Object: Could not be estimated

15. Time in Sight: 20 seconds

16. Tactics: horizontal flight with no apparent change of altitude - not
trying to attack or to escape

17. Sound made by Object(s): no sound

18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): Westerly course for about 17 seconds,
then changed to a northerly course and disappeared

19. Apparent Construction: Seemed translucent

20. Effect on Clouds: N/S

21. Exhaust Trail Color of): No evidence of exhaust

22.anner of Disappearance: Seemed to dissolve - they didn't go far enough
to fade from view

23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: 5 mile visibility - fog and smoke

24. Peculiarities Noted: Appear translucent

25. Summary of Incident: (over)
(See attached page)

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## Incident: 199

# INCIDENT SULARY SHET (cont.)

## Incident: 199 (cont.)

When Lt Kunsman saw the objects they appeared as a very small compact group. At that time they were at 1000 ofclock position. Later at a 1:00 o'clock position they seemed to string out to an in-line formation. At first Kunsman could not identify anything. At the time there were clouds up and down the coast but none in the observer's vicinity. The first alor Kunaman noticed was yellow. At 1:00 position the color appeared white. At that time Kunaman thought they were sea- gulls. Thought there were from 10 to 20. At no time did Kunzman identify any object. He saw something and mentioned it to Maj Morris the pilot who was fairly busy at the time and didn't see the objects. Objecte came around to a 3:00 o'clock position in approximately the same type formation and white in color, then made a turn back to a 2:30 position, paralleling the course of the T-82- and then faded ach as an exhaust fume from an airplane would. At first the object appeared yellow then changed to white. The shape seemed to change slightly. He thought that they looked egg-shaped. Part of the time they appeared rather translucent - immediately before disappearance. (In this respect it is pointed out that there was fog and smoke in the vicinity according to weather reports for the vicinity of Grays Harbor) No estimation could be made as to size. Objects disappeared on a northerly course. No evidence of aggressive or evasive tactics. Speed could not be estimated.

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NCIENT SUMMARY SHET

Incident No. 200

1. Date and Time of Observation: 17 Oct 48 1610Z

2. Where Sighted: Crescent City, Calif

3. Observer's Position: ground
(1. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)

4. F Name and Address of Observer: Edgar W. Allen, 3rd and Lauf Ave.,
Crescent City, Calif.

Occupation and/or hobbies: Barber

6. Attention Attracted by: Glint of light

819 7. Number of Object() Seen: 1

8. Size of Object(s): 25 feet long

9. Color of Object(s): silver

10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) eggshaped with fins

11. Nature of Luminosity: N/S
(directed beam of light?)
12. Altitude of Obj. ct: (5,000 to 25,000 feet) - Mr Allen thought 10,000 ft.
(estimated)

2 miles

15. Time in Sight: 2 to 4 minutes

13. Estimated Distanc. of Object from Cbserver: xta - was seen laterally
at a 60° angle of elevation from horizon
14. Estimated Speed of Object: 300 mph

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## Incident: 200

About 1610, 17 Oct 1948 while at his home at 3rd and Lauf Ave., Crescent City, Cal if, E. W. Allen saw a silver colored object at an estimated height of about 10,000 ft which resembled a plane traveling at high speed. Object was shaped like a bullet, no wings being noticeable. However, a tail structure was visible. The object had the appearance of being nickel-plated. No smoke or noise was noticeable.

Mr Allen is a man between 45 and 50 yrs of age and has a good reputation among friends and neighbors, is of average intelligence and good character.

Local flight schedules revealed no known flights. No releases of test vehicles in vicinity at the time.

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INCIDENT SUMMARY SHENT

Incident No. 200a

1. Date and Time of Observation: 17 Oct 1948-1610

2. Where Sighted: Crescent City Light Station

3. Observer's Position: ground
(1. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)

4. Name and Address of Observer: Andrew N. Siler, Grants Pass, Oregon

5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Fisherman

6. Attention Attracted by: sound which came from piper cub plane flying
in vicinity
7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1

8. Size of Object(s): N/S

9. Color of Object(s): silver

10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) egg-shaped-sibilar to blimp

11. Nature of Luminosity: N/S
(directed beam of light?)

12. Altitude of Object: x/S
(estimated)

13. Estimated Distance of Object from Cbserv.r: N/S
14. Estimated Speed of Object: 300 MPH

15. Time in Sight: E/S
16. Tactics: N/S

17. Sound ade by Cbject(s): None

18. Direction of Flight of Object(e) South

19. Apparent Construction: N/S

20. Effect on Clouds: N/S - no clouds

21. Exhaust Trail (Color of): none

22. Manner of Disappearance! did not notice

23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: CAVU visibility 20 miles

24. Peculiarities Noted: No wings or tail structure

**
25. Summary of Incident:
(See attached page)

# INCIDENT SULARY SHET (cont.)

## Incident: 200b (cont.)

INCIDENT SUMMARY SHENT

Incident No. 200c

1. Date and Time of Observation: 17 Oct 1948 1610

2. Where Sighted: Crescent City, Calif

3. Observer's Position: ground
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)

4. Name and Address of Observer: Mrs Elise Henggi, 150 S. A. St.,
Crescent City, Calif
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: housewife

6. Attention Attracted by: Glint of light

7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1

ம் ட் ப் ல் த் S. Size of Object(s): "small"

9. Color of Object(s): silver

10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) elliptic

11. Nature of Luminosity: reflected light as light against a mirror
(directed beam of light?)

12. Altitude of Object: N/S
(estimated)

13. Estimated Distance of Object from Cbserv. r: N/S

14. Estimated Speed of Object: "very fast"

15. Time in Sight: N/S

16. Tactics: Made a sharp bank of about 45° to the right, resumed course

17. Sound hade by Cbject(s): none

18. Direction of Flight of Object(e) Southerly

19. Apparent Construction: N/S presumably metallic -

20. Effect on Clouds: xx/S

21. Exhaust Trail Color of): none noticed

22. Manner of Disappearance: N/S disappeared at sea

23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: CAVU

24. Peculiarities Noted: Brightness of the object

25. Summary of Incident:
(See attached page)

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## Incident: 2000

While conversing with Mr Ernest Haley on Battery Point, Crescent City, Calif, Mrs Elise Henggi, housewife, few a small silver-colored object that reflected light. The object was elliptic in shape and was traveling very fast in a southerly direction and remained in sight for 2 minutes. It was traveling about 5,000 feet higher than a plane flying north. Shortly after sighting, the object made a sharp bank of about 45° to the right then resumed its course, disappearing to sea. No smoke or noise was heard from the object. At all times the object gave off a brilliant flash like that of ainlight on a glass mirror.

Mrs Henggi ie 70 years of age, of Swiss extraction, and is a long- time resident of Crescent City. She is of gverage intelligence, and has a good character and reputation. She had no idea of speed, range or altitude. She thought the object different than any other airborne carft she had ever seen. The brightness of the object impressed her most.

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Incident: 201

# INCIDENT SULARY SHET (cont.)

## Incident: 2000 (cont.)

1. Date of Observation: 31 Oct 1948
2. Time of Observation: 0230Z
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted: Overhead - Army Air Base, Aqeros
4. Observer's Position: ground
(i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer: Staff Sgt. Joseph J. Barnett, AF 13127245, APO 406
New York
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies: US AF
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By: N/S
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted: 1
9. Size of Object(s): N/S
10. Color of Object(s): pink pale yellow or light orange color
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible): flat round shape
12. Nature of Luminosity: Not stated
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: N/S
14. Speed of Object(s): approximate speed thought to be around 160 MPH
15. Time in Sight: 3 to 5 minutes
16. Tactics: weaving but maintaining course. Did not change altitude
17. Sound Indc by Object(s): none heard
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): northerly direction
19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance): N/S
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail: N/S - no vapor trails
21. Disappeared Behind clouds
Weather Conditions Existing at the Time: 3] strato-cumulus at 2500 feet
visibility 15 miles, winds from southwest at 7 & 8 MPH
22. Peculiarities Noted: "weaving" but forward motion
23. Summary of Incident: (over)

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## Incident: 201

Staff Sgt Joseph J. Barnett, AF 13127245. AATS APO 406, N. Y. reported the fol owing: On 31 Oct 48 at approximately 02302 he noticed a flat round object weaving overhead but maintaining a northerly course at an approximate speed of 160 MPH. Object was pale yellow or light orange color and not bluewhite. Seemed to maintain the same altitude and disappeared behind clouds. The object was viewed from 3 to 5 minutes. No vapor trails were seen nor was any sound heard.

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INCIDENT SUMARY SHEET (To be filled out and retained in files)

Incident: 201A

# INCIDENT SULARY SHET (cont.)

## Incident: 201 (cont.)

Incident: 2014

1. Date of Observation: 31 Oct 1948
2. Time of Observation: 02302
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted: overhead - Army Air Base, Asores
4. Observer's Position: Ground (i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer: PFO Robert E. Anderson; AF 1107513 of AATS, AFO 406, N. Y.
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies: USAF
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By: S/Sgt Joseph J. Barnett
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted: 1
9. Size of Object(s): larger than a star
10. Color of Object(s): orange
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible): round
12. Nature of Luminosity: m/s
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: 2000-5000' above clouds which were at 2500 feet, or approx 4500 ft
14. Speed of Object(s): 500 MPH
15. Time in Sight: Approximately 2 minutes
16. Tactics: would swing forward and then backward in same direction it was moving but always maintaining its forward velocity.
17. Sound made by Object(s): No sound heard
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): northerly direction
19. Apparent Construction (Of Whit Material or Substance): m/s
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail: disappeared behind cloud
No vapor trails noticed
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time: 3 stratus-cumulus at 2500 feet visibility 15 miles, winds from southwest at 7 & 8 MPH; Temperature: 69
22. Remarks as Noted: Object would swing forward and then backward in same direction but still maintained forward velocity.
23. Summary of Incident: (over)
(Attach a Separate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)

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## Incident: 2014

At approximately 02302 31 Oct 18, Staff Sgt Joseph J. Barnett pointed out an object to PFC Robert R. Anderson who described it as being round, orange in color and larger than a star. Object was moving in a northerly direction at an estimated speed of 800 MPH. Altitude was estimated as 2000-3000 feet above the clouds which were reported to be at 2500 feet. This would give an approximate altitude of from 4500 to 5500 feet. Object would swing forward and then backward but always maintained its forward velocity. Object was seen for approximately 2 minutes before it disappeared behind a aloud. No sound was heard.

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1. "Date of Observation. 31.0pt 194

# INCIDENT SULARY SHET (cont.)

## Incident: 2014 (cont.)

1. Date of Observation: 2-14-74

2. Time of Observation: 0300Z to 0330Z.

3. Where was Object(s) Sighted: Overhead at Army Air Base, Azores.

4. Observer's Position: ground (i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)

5. Name and Address of Observer: PFC. Zheodor. Vlas

6. Occupation and/or Hobbies: USAF

7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By: M/S

8. Number of Object(s) Sighted: 1

9. Size of Object(s): of light bulb

10. Color of Object(s): white with yellowish tint

11. Shape (Sketch if Possible): like light bulb

12. Nature of Luminosity: M/S

13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: M/S

14. Speed of Object(s): 30 MPH

15. Time in Sight: M/S

16. Tactics: steadily gaining altitude

17. Sound Made by Object(s): No sound heard

18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): northerly

19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance): M/S

20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail: disappeared behind cloud
No vapor trails noticed.

21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time: 3. stratus-cumulus at 2500 feet
visibility 15 miles, winds from SW at 7 & 8 MPH; Temperature: 69; despoint: 63.

22. Peculiarities Noted: None

23. Summary of Incident: (over)

(Attach a Separate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)

[page 72]
Incident: 201 B

Vlas described object as a light bulb moving upward and forward at an estimated speed of 25 to 30 MPH. Object was white with a yellowish tint and was proceeding in a northerly direction and steadily gained altitude. Object appeared behind a cloud and could not be loc ted again. No vapor trails noticed and no sound heard.

It was the opinion of A-2, that object sighted in each instance was a weather balloon with a light swinging from it.

# INCIDENT SULARY SHET (cont.)

## Incident: 2014 (cont.)

[ ]

INCIDENT SUNARY SHENT

Incident No. 202

1. Date and Time of Observation: 8 Nov 1980 EST

2.-

Where Sighted: Newark AF Base, Newark, H. J.

40° 42' 74 10' W

3. Observer's Position: round
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)

4. Name and Address of Observer: Mond J. Cisak, 108-44 Liverpool St
Jamaica, Long Island
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Civilian Dispatcher, Newark AF Base. Regular
participant in Reserve flying activities. Former Capt, USAFR.
6. Attention Attracted by: Was preparing to scan the sky when object was
observed
7. Number of Object() Seen: 1

g. Size of Object(): Same relative diameter as the moon but with little
or no depth (thickness)
9. Color of Object(s): pale luminous- 1/3 brightness of moon

10.- Shape (Sketch if Possible) disc-round with little or nor depth

11. Nature of Luminosity: Appeared as luminous object
(directed beam of light?

12.

Altitude of Object:

(estimated)

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Incident: 203

1. Date of Observation: 17 Nov 1978
2. Time of Observation: 1418 Z
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted: 56° 10' North Latitude by 117° 30' West Longitude
   Peace River, Alberta Province - some 250 miles NW of Edmonton
4. Observer's Position: From 7,000 ft emroute to Kintigarnuit, N. W. T., from Edmonton, (i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
   1st Lt James Toomey, Edmonton, Alberta, Can.
5. Name and Address of Observer: S/Sgt Orno C. Blink, AF 20715676, Radio Operator
   Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
   (7) Pilot &
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies: Radio Operator with grey
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By: M/S
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted: 1
9. Size of Object(s): Approximately 50' in height.
10. Color of Object(s): flaming orange color
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible): egg shaped with tail
12. Nature of Luminosity: flames
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: M/S
   Altitude: Estimated at approximately 18,000 feet
14. Speed of Object(s): Unknown
15. Time in Sight: Momentary
16. Tactics: appeared to be in a shallow dive
17. Sound Made by Object(s): none
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): Southwest
19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance): "flame"
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail: M/S but illuminated the sky momentarily behind it - had a tail
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time: Overcast with tops at approx 4500'.
   NSL. High deck of thin broken stratus clouds at approx 12,000 ft.
22. Peculiarities Noted: M/S
23. Summary of Incident (over): <empty>

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Incident: 203

A bright flaming orange object similar in shape to an egg with a tail was observed near Peace River, Alberta Province, some 250 miles BW of Edmonton, by 1st Lt James Toomey & S/Sgt Onno C. Blink, Radio Operator. while on first leg of flight from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to Kittigaruit, N. W. . The object was momentarily sighted above a deck of broken stratus clouds. The crew were flying at 7.000 ft MSL on top of an overcast when the object was sighted. Altitude was judged as approximately 18,000 feet and the object appeared in a shallow dive. There was no sound. Object had a tail which tapered to a point. It was on a southwest beading at an unknown speed. As it passed it momentarily illuminated the sky behind it.

1-77627

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## SEORET

At 1850 hours, 8 Nov 48, Edmund J. Cisak was standing just outside Hanger 7. Newark AF Base, when glancing up toward the moon he perceived a pale luminous object race across the sky. It was about 1/3 the brightness of the moon, round like a disc with little or no depth (thickness). It appeared to be about the same relative diameter as the moon and was traveling from the north northwest in an arc toward the south southeast. Object was seen about one second or less. It passed out of sight over another hanger. No sound was he rd. Speed was estimated at 800 MPH. Observer states that he had observed jet aircraft make tactical approaches at approximately 600 mph and judged the speed of the object was at least 200 mph faster. From where he stood Cisek could see approximately 75% of the path of the object. The peak of its arc was approximately 45° above the horizon to the west southwest of his position. Altitude was judged to be 5.000 to 6,000 feet.

Xr Cisek is a very reliable employee, highly intelligent and of excellent character.

There were no reports of commercial, private and military craft flying in the vicinity at the time.

No reports were received relative to po sible releases of testing devices in the vicinity.

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1. Date of Observation ... 8 Nov 1940

Incident 204

2. Time of Observation

1640 Sunrise

3. Where was Object(s) Sighted

Panama

4. Observer's Position

Ground

Panama

(1.0. ground, air, control tower, etc.)

5. Name and Address of Observer. Solera

Weather observer

6. Occupation and/or Hobbies

x/s

7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By

8. Number of Object (s) Sighted....

9. Size of Object(s). Larger than planet Temus

10. Color of Object(s). .1 star.

11. Shape (Sketch if Possible)

that of a comet

12.

Nature of Luminosity. that of comet

13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer

14. Spoed of Object(s).:

•

15. Time in Sight.

40 mintes

16. Tactics . .

W/S

17. Sound Made by Object(s) ..

18. Direction of Flight of Object (s) S.

19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance) s.

20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail. long cone of light

sharise

21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Timo

22. Peculiarities Notod

.

3

23. Summary of Incident (qv)

(Attach a Soparato Shoot if Additional Space is Nooded)

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At 1640 Nov 8, 1948 Operator Solera when making a GOT weather report saw what appeared to be a comet in the southeast quadrant of the sky. It had a long cone of light which ended in a star larger than Vemus. It remained visible to the naked eye for approximately 40 minutes until beginning of sunlight dimmed the brilliance of the phenomena and full sunrise obliterated it. Appeared to have about four gr des of intensity in the tail

On Nov 6, 19418 (Nov 5 - USA time) Dr Harley Wood, astronomer in Sidney. Australia recognized a new and extraordinary comet which had a tail extending for 15 million miles.

Three days later early risers in the southern and western parts of the U. S. were able to observe the rare celestial body with the naked eye. Moving close to the sun but away from it at a speed of about 128,000 mph. the comet won visible for a brief 60 minutes before obscured bb by the sun's light.

See attached reproduction taken from Life.

(This to be submitted to Dr Hynek for his viewpoint as to whether the object reported and the comet mentioned in this article are one and the same.

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## SEORET (cont.)

Incident: 205

1. Date of Observation . M/S . <empty>
2. Time of Observation . 5 o'clock in the evening
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted . Carthage, Missouri
4. Observer's Position . ground while laying on his back (i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer . Wesley H. Long, 1026 Walnut St., Carthage, Mo.
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies . M/S
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By . chanced to see an aluminum colored object sail northeast across the sky
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted 1
9. Size of Object(s) . Estimated size: 30 to 40 ft. in diameter
10. Color of Object(s) . aluminum-sme colored
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible) . M/S
12. Nature of Luminosity . M/S
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer . M/S
14. Speed of Object(s) . very fast - thought about 1500 MPH
15. Time in Sight . M/S
16. Tactics . slowly rotating
17. Sound Made by Object(s) . None
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) . northeast
19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance) . metallic
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail . M/S - no smoke
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time . Sky clear and no wind at ground level
22. Peculiarities Noted . Rotating movement
23. Summary of Incident . (over)
(Attach a Separate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)

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Incident: 205

Observer reported seeing an aluminum colored object sail northeast across the sky while lying on his back in his yard. Object seemed about 30 to 40 feet in diameter. Could not ascertain height but thought object was moving very fast - eatinated speed to be around 1500 MPH. Object seemed to be slowly rotating while remaining upright like a flat top. Noticed -> no smoke or noise.

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INCIDENT SUMMARY SENT

Incident No. 206

# 1) CURLY SHEET (cont.)

## SEORET (cont.)

| 1.                 | Date and Time of Observation: 12 Bov 1948 between 1300 and 1400                                                                                                     |
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| 2.                 | Where Sighted: Northeast portion of Clark AF Base, Phillipine Islands                                                                                               |
| 3.                 | Observer's Fosition: ground<br />(1. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)                                                                                          |
| 4.<br /><br />5.   | Name and Address of Observer: Sgt Fredrick M. Wright, 18th Maintenance Sq<br />Occupation and/or hobbies: Sgt, 18th USA Main & Supply Op. Clark AF Base             |
| 6.                 | Attention Attracted by: white speak                                                                                                                                 |
| 7.                 | Number of Cbject() Seen: 1                                                                                                                                          |
| 8.<br /><br />9.   | length of fuselage<br />Size of Object(s): Estimated Size: 300 ft / 35 ft body at wings;<br />Wings 47-1/2; width of wing 25 ft<br />Color of Object(s): snow-white |
| 10.                | Shape (Sketch if Pocible) See attached                                                                                                                              |
| 11.                | Nature of Luminosity: /S<br />(directed beam of light?)                                                                                                             |
| 12.                | Altitude of Object: 3 to 6 miles high<br />(estimated)                                                                                                              |
| 13.                | Betiated Distane, of bjet from (ber: 20 to 30 miles                                                                                                                 |
| 14.                | Estimated d of Object: Faster than jet plane                                                                                                                        |
| 15.                | Time in Sight: /S - observed intermittently thru cloud formation                                                                                                    |
| 16.<br /><br />17. | Tactics: Flying around Clark AF Base - no definite heading<br />horisontal light-apparently reconnaisance<br />Sound by Cbject(s): single roar                      |
| 18.                | Direction of Flight of Cbject(s) no definite heading - flew around<br />Clark A Base                                                                                |
| 19.                | Apparent Construction: Similar to plane                                                                                                                             |
| 20.                | Effect on Clouis: /s - entered and broke out of cloud six times                                                                                                     |
| 21.                | Exhaust Trail Color of): appeared to leave an exhaust trail<br />from tail-end of mentioned object - "It                                                            |
| 22.                | Manner of Disappearance: appeared to be sky writing"                                                                                                                |
| 23.                | Weather Conditions at Time of sighting: 4500 scattered, visibility 30                                                                                               |
| 24.                | Peculiarities Noted: Appeared to miles. have no tail assembly straight body                                                                                         |
| 25.                | Summary of Incident: tapering (over) off from directly above the wings to small poin<br />(See attrched page)                                                       |

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# Incident: 206

# Incident: 206 (cont.)

Sgt Wright stated he was watching some cloud formations in the North- east portion of the sky when he observed a white speck materialize and lengthen out. At first he thought it was sky-writing but as it con- timed to advance he thought it appeared as a whole unit. Object pursued a northwestern direction and entered a very large cloud formation As the object emerged on the northwest by north side the object appeared larger and he was able to get a clearer view. The object appeared snow- white. At one time Sgt Wright was able to obtain a side-view impression It seemed as if the side surface was broken by windows. The nose, too, was short in comparison to the length. There was definitely a wing formation low wing and very short in comparison to the lengto of the fuselage. Sgt Wright perceived the object six times thru the cloud formation, in various attitudes-see attached drawings. Sgt right in his drawing estimates the length of the fuselage to be 300 feet. iowever, he stated that it would be impossible for him to estimate the length of the object if the cruft was using a rear type of propulsion and utilizing a fuel that left a white exhaust. Fuselage apparently had no tail assembly. It appeared as a straight body tapering off from directly above the wings to a very small point.

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# INCIDENT SUMMARY SENT

Incident No. 207

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SENT (cont.)

1. Date and Time of Observation: 18 Nov 1945 2145 hours
2. Where Sighted: Circling Andrews Air Base, Camp Springs, Md
3. Observer's Position: Air
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: 2d Lt Kenwood W. Jackson, 1326 28th St., S.E.,
Washington, D. C.
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: 2d Lt AFR - telephone cubeman
6. Attention Attracted by: light
7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1
8. Size of Object(s): Undetermined
9. Color of Object(s): M/S
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible): Oval, no wings or tail surfaces
11. Nature of Luminosity: Seemed to give off a dull glow
(directed beam of light?)
12. Altitude of Object: 1700 to 8,000 ft
(estimated)
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: N/S
14. Estimated Speed of Object: N/S
15. Time in Sight: 15 to 18 minutes
16. Tactics: Evasive tactics - continued to circle field. Could climb
vertically, then would drop behind and continue to circle field
17. Sound made by Object(s): N/S
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): Northeast - Southwest
19. Apparent Construction: N/S
20. Effect on Clouds: N/S
21. Exhaust Trail Color of): N/S
22.anner of Disappearance: Hazying and then surface moment of sight toward northeast Climbbed out
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: CAVU - no clouds, haze or smoke
24. Peculiarities Noted: No wings or tail surfaces - extreme maneuverability
25. Summary of Incident: (over)
(See attached page)

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## Incident 207

Object first sighted at approximately 2145 18 Nov 48. It was flying from northeast to southwest across Andrews field at 1700 feet. Plane then descended from 4,000 ft to same altitude as object which was then coming back across Andrews Field from the Southwest on a Northeast heading. Object and plane then flew in circles, object on outer circle. Plane followed it to 7000 ft. While climbing plane made 3 to 4 passes at the object to identify it. As plane descended at approximately 240 MPH object would then climb vegtically, drop below plane from behind and continued circling the field. In a last effort the plane switched on a landing light and the object momentarily gave off a dull glow. It appeared oval with no wings and no tail surfaces. After the object was sighted in the landing light, it headed to the Northeast climbing rapidly. Plane lost sight of object at 8,000 ft; the time was then 22:03

Weather at the time: CAVU - no clouds, haze or smoke.

Taken from signed statement of Kenwood W. Jackson, 2d It, AFRes. AO-944113

Statement corroborated by Glen L. Stalker. 2nd Lt, USAFR.

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# INCIDENT SUMMARY SHETT

Incident No. 207A

1. Date and Time of Observation: 18 Nov 48 2200 hours

2.

Where Sighted: East over Andrews AF Base, directly over Camp Springs, Md

3. Observer's Position: Air
(i, e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)

4.

Name and Address of Observer:

Henry G. Combs, 2d Lt, USAFR

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SHETT (cont.)

5.

Occupation and/or hobbiesh511 S. Capitol St., Washington, D. C.

6. Attention Attracted by: movement of lone moving lighted object

7. Number of Object() Seen: 1

8.

Size of Object(s):

Smaller than a T-6 type aircraft

x 9. 9. Color of Object(s): dull gray (whitish grey)

10. 10. 5 Shape (Sketch if Possible) Oblong ball, no wings or tail surfaces (oblong
ovate)
11. Nature of Luminosity: Seemed to have had one continuous glowing white light
(directed beam of light?) Could not determine whether source of light
eminated from entire object or was exhaust type in nature.
12. Altitude of Object: 1700 ft to around 7500 ft
(estimated)

13. Estimated Distance of object from Observer: Approx 300 to 400 feet on one
instance
14. Estimated Speed of Object: 80 to 600 MPH

15.

Time in Sight: 10 to 12 mimtes

16. Tactics: Evasive controlled tactics and ability to perform tight circle
quick vari tion of air speed. Vertical ascents. Evasive movements
17. Sound ade by Cbj ct(e): /s

18. Direction of Flight of Cbject(s) East to West in circular pattern

19. Apparent Construction: metallic

20.

Effect on Clouds:

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Incident: 207A

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SHETT (cont.)

At approximately 2200 hours Lt Henry G. Combe sighted an object flying on a 360° from West to East over Andrews AF Base. The object had one continuous glowing white light. Combs thought it was an aircraft with the wing navigation lights turned off or burned out. He then made a pass to cheak. Object then took evasive action. First contact established at 1700 feet over Andrews AF Base. When object started taking evasive action, Combs switched 'wing and tail navigation lights off. Maneuvering his ship so that his exhaust flame would not be noticed in an effort to get the object on his left he proceeded to close in but the object quickly flew up and over his aircraft. Then Combs attempted to maneuver the object between his ship and the light of the moon. This was done by making very very tight 360° turns with flaps down while making a steady climb. Object was able to turn inside of Combs' aircraft even under this condition. Another amazing feature was the quick variation of airspeed from 80 MPH to 500 or 600 MPH Combs remained in contact with the object for some 10 minutes with the object between the lights of Washington, J. C. and his aircraft. He could only see an oblong ball with one light and no wings and no exhaust flame. Trying to close in again be remained in sight of it up to 6000 feet, then down to 3500 feet to 1000 feet but it always easily evaded him. Then object and Bombs fken climbed up to 7500 feet. Combe pulled back up sharply and come up underneath the object vit in 300 to 400 feet. He then turned his landing lights on it. It had a very dull gray glow to it and was oblong in shape as mentioned before. Object then performed a very tight curve and headed for the East coast at about 500 to 600 MPH.

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I CIDENT SUNTARY SHEET

(To be filled out and retained in files)

Incident 207-3

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SHETT (cont.)

1. Date of Observation . 18 Nov '48
2. Time of Observation . M/S
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted Over Andrews AF Base, Camp Springs, Md
4. Observer's Position Ground while on duty (i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer John J. Eashner, S/Sgt, USAF, Andrews AF Base
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies S/Sgt USAF
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) by Noise
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted 1
9. Size of Object(s) M/S
10. Color of Object(s) M/S
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible) M/S
12. Nature of Luminosity M/S
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer Not very high
14. Speed of Object(s) M/S
15. Time in Sight M/S
16. Tactics M/S
17. Sound Made by Object(s) Voice as loud as F-47 but similar in sound
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) Cannot be ascertained from statement
"came from direction 2235th Eng across field towards Ranger #1"
19. Apparent Construction (of what Material or Substance) "light"
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail M/S - no exhaust seen
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time Night - moonlit - as gleaned from statements of pilots
22. Peculiarities Noted did not look like an aircraft
23. Summary of Incident (over)
(Attach a Separate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)

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## Incident 207-B

Statement of S/Sgt John J. Kushner corroborates account of 2d Lt Kenwood W. Jackson and 2d Lt Henry G. Combs. Sgt Kushner was on ground duty when he heard a noise. Turning his head in the direction of the sound he saw a shining object coming across the sky. It made a sound similar to a P-47 only twice as loud. It seemed to him to be coming from the direction of the 2238th Engineering Hangar across the field toward Hanger #1. It wasn't very high. It couldn't have been a P-47 and witness did not see an exhaust. Shortly after- wards, he heard the same noise only higher up over the field. He stated the object did not resemble an aircraft.

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INCIDENT SUMARY

Incident No. 208

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SHETT (cont.)

## Incident 207-B (cont.)

| 1.                 | Date and Time of Observation: 17 Nov 48 1430 hours                                                                                                                                        |
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| 2.                 | Where Sighted: Clark A Base - eastern<br />edge of                                                                                                                                        |
| 3.                 | Observer's Position: round<br />(i. e., ground, uir, control tower, etc.)                                                                                                                 |
| 5.                 | Name and Address of Observer: 1st Lt Everett L. Hundley & 1st<br />Max M. Feibelman, 44th Fighter Sq (SE) 18th Fighter Gp (S) APO 74, U. S. Army<br />Occupation and/or hobbies: As above |
| 6.                 | Attention Attracted by: x/s                                                                                                                                                               |
| 7.                 | Number of Object() Seen: 1                                                                                                                                                                |
| 8.                 | Size of Object(s): M/S                                                                                                                                                                    |
| 9.                 | Color of Object(s): white                                                                                                                                                                 |
| 10.                | Shape (Sketen if Porrible) irregular mass-looked as if plane had                                                                                                                          |
| 11.                | exploded and left a white smoke colum<br />Nature of Luminosity: ปร<br />(directed beam of light?)                                                                                        |
| 12.                | Altitude of Object: 30,000 ft<br />(estimated)                                                                                                                                            |
| 13.                | Estimated Distence of bj. et from Cbiory r: 30,000 ft                                                                                                                                     |
| 14.                | Estimated Speed of Object: B/S                                                                                                                                                            |
| 15.                | Time in Sight: Approximately 3 minutes - (Smoke trail)                                                                                                                                    |
| 16.<br /><br />17. | Tactics: Object seemed to have made a loop inasmuch/the &g smoke trail<br />performed complete circle resembling a corkscrew<br />Sound ade by Cbj ct(s): /S                              |
| 18.                | Direction of Flight of Cbject(s) Bitner 120 or 300° according to origin                                                                                                                   |
| 19.                | Apparent Construction: Object appeared like burst of flak                                                                                                                                 |
| 20.                | Effect on Clouds: mone-> vicinity was a cloudless sky                                                                                                                                     |
| 21.                | Exhaust Trail Color of): white exhaust trail extending some 1 to 10<br />miles                                                                                                            |
| 22.                | Monner of sapperance: trail evaporated after three minutes like smoke,                                                                                                                    |
|                    | scattering thinly throughout the atmosphere.                                                                                                                                              |
| 23.                | Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: 4000 feet scattered, visibility<br />50 miles. High overcast                                                                                      |
| 24.                | Peculis rities loted: Object had the appearance of flak barst sitting still                                                                                                               |
| 25.                | in the atmosphere and connected to a curved trail of corkscrew appearance<br />Summary of Incident: Did not have the appearance of a vapor trail.<br />(See ettriched page) (over)        |

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## Incident: 208

The object sighted by the two fighter pilots had the appearance of a fiak burst sitting still in the atmosphere and was connected to a curved trail of corkscrew appearance (See drawing attached) The trail was from 1 to 10 miles in length, and did not have the appearance of a vapor trail but rather that of a rocket or jet exhaust. Altitude was judged to be 30,000 ft. The mass and trail disappeared within approximately three minutes. The mass appeared white in color like an exhaust trail which had a sudden burst origin and then tapered off to nothing. Both parties remarked that it appeared as if an aircraft had exploded and left a white smoke column. The vapor substance dissipated in approximately in 3 minutes scattering thinly like smoke through the atmosphere. It is firmly believed by both witnesses that the object was not a cloud because of its shape and because the sky in the vicinity was cloudless.

## Evaluation: 0-3

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I CIDENT SUMMARY SHEET (To be filled out and retained in files)

1. Date of Cbservation: 4.Hovember 1948.
Incident: $209
2. Time of Observation: 1043.
3. Where was Chject(s) Sighted: South Korea--37° 57' nerth---125 311 east-
4. Observer's Position: Army Observation Post.Ho..1. & 2. from.ground
(i.c. grouxi, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Wado and Addrops of Observer: /3.
6. Occupation end/or Hobbies: /S.
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By: /S.
8. Mumber of Object(s) Sighted: 1-object sighted from 2 pests.
9. Size of Object(s): of twin-engine-bember
10. Color of Object(): /S..
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible): that of twin-engine-bember plane
12. Nature of Luminosity: /S...
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: 5,000 ft.
14. Spoed of Object(c): /s.
15. Timo in Sicht: M/S...
16. Tactics: /3.
17. Sound Made by Object(s): /S
18. Direction of Flight of Objuct(s): Jast to. West
19. Apparent Construction (Of That Material or Substance): Like twin-engine bomber
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail: /s
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Timo: 3/8
22. Peculiarities Notod: /s
23. Summary of Incident: (over).
(Attach & Soparate Chect if Additional Space is Noedod)

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## Incident: 209

Unidentified aircraft observed at 1043 14 Nov 1948 over Army Observation Post #1 at 37° 57' - 125° 31', in South Korea, flying est to west at an altitude of 5000 feet. The se aircr fts sighted by army observation post #2 37° 51' N - 105° 17' 3, 4. 37° 57' N - 125° 26' % and 5. 37° 56' N - 125° 29'

Subject aircraft circled obiert on bet number 2, then handed nort.. Aircr ft ws twin engine bomber type, and is believed definite, to have ben soviet.

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I. CIDENT SUMMARY SHEET (To be filled out and retained in files)

1: Date of Observation . . Approx 10 Nov 1948 2/3

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SHETT (cont.)

## Incident: 209 (cont.)

1. Date of Ceservation : Approx 10 Nov 1948
2. Time of Observation : 5:00 Α.Μ.
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted : Over Charles River Basia.. Boston
4. Observer's Position : ground
(i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer : John D. Bearmain, 20. Louisburg Sq.. Boston 8,. Mass
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies : N/S
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By : 3 fast, flying single-engine planes,
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted : 3.
9. Size of Object(s) : N/S.
10. Color of Object(s) : N/S.
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible) : single-engine plane
12. Nature of Luminosity : N/A. No lights were observed - pity lights made them visible
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer : N/S.
14. Speed of Object(s) : "fast"
15. Time in Sight : N/S.
16. Tactics : middle one seemed to weave back and forth
17. Sound Made by Object(s) : no sound
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) : East to West.
19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance) : Likes single-engine plane
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail : N/S.
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time : Starlight
22. Peculiarities Noted : No sound was heard, and the planes carried no lights.
23. Summary of Incident : (over).
(Attach a Separate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)

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TELECON 7 Dec 7 1

RDO TELEYE CONFERENCE NBH 169 FM CO AMC WRIGHT PAT AP BASE OHIO 0715362 TO C5 USAF WASH D.C UBJECT SPECIAL A-2 CONFERENCE

## Incident 211

ITM 2 ACRE RICED

FROM Mr DEYARN TO NAJ BOGGS INVESTIGATION DE OF SO-CAL DTLA ING WEL REPORTED IN BILL TONTAINE DEC BRQUE TIONING OF WITNESSES AND AMINATION OF BURN DAINS INDICATE THAT OBJECT WAS PROBABLY A VERY FISTOL FLARE TIRED FROM GROUND PROBABLY BY PRON HO DID CARE SO A IT FIRING THE FLARE BECA OF TUBLICITY CONECT WITH INCIDENT. BURNED RAINS ARE BING ANALYZED BY THE MATERIALS LAB TO DET RINE COMPOSITION.

END IT CRSTRECHO

# 1 CIDER SUDARY SHEET (To be filled out and retained in files)

--- OCR Start ---
Incident 212
1.Date of Observation:3. Dec 48.
2.Tire of Observation:1713-hours- twilight
3.Where was Object(s) Sighted:Ground at Siebenthaler & Riverside while untering
city limits of Dayton on Siebenthaler-Ave
4.Observer's Position:In car
(1.c. cround, air, control tower, etc.)
5.Name and Address of Observer:George-H. Hoffman, 132. Roed, Dayton 5, Chie
6.Cccupation and/or Hobbies:MCI. Intelligence Controle Amateur photographer.
but mostly interested in mechanics
7.Attention Attracted to Ohlict (s) By:the object. coming into. line of. vision
8.Number of Object(s) Sighted:1 flash seen two. times.
9.Size of Object(s):Approximately an inch-long.
from observer's viewpoint
10.Color of Object(s):yellowian shade of, white, -, similar, to star.
11.Shape (Sketch if Possible):irregular.
12.Nature of Luminosity:like star-light, must have, aminated from object itself
13.Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:Could not be estimated. thought to
be some 10 miles and at an altitude from 10,000 to 20,000 feet
14.Speed of Chject(c):Could not be estimated.
15.Timo in Sicht:1/2 second for each pulse of light
16.Tactics:Apparently. travel ing. in an. ascending. are.
17.Sound do by Object (s):Bone.noticseble
18.Direction of Flight of Objuct(s):Seemed to be, apoending..possibly in an.
eastern direction
19.Apparunt Construction (Of What Material or Substance):Flash of light
20.Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail:Hope,
21.Weather Conditions Existing at the Time:Sky, cleer, in vicinity. of object.
22.Peculiaritics Notod:Hone
23.Summary of Incident:(over)
(Attach a Soparate Sheat if Additional Space is Needed)
--- OCR End ---

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## Incident 212

While Mr. George H. Hoffman and Roy B. Stater were approaching the city limits of Dayton, Ohio, via Siebenthaler Ave., near Stillwater

# 1 CIDER SUDARY SHEET (To be filled out and retained in files) (cont.)

## Incident 212 (cont.)

Bridge, the evening of 3 Dec 48 (Approximately 1713 hours), Mr. Hoffman observed an unusual pulse of light like that of a rocket. The light appeared in the Northwest section of the sky. He estimated this pulse to be visible for about 1/2 second. After observing it for: this period it flashed off. The same period of time elapsed and it reappeared seemingly in an ascendent position (could have been traveling in an easterly direction). It again remained visible for about 1/2 second when it again flashed off. It was not seen again. Mr. Hoffman thought that Mr Statzer saw one of the pulses of light. The light appeared irregular in contour and seemed about an inch in length from the observer's viewpoint. Mr. Hoffman estimated it to be some 10 m.lea distant and stated that it was some 15° above the horizon. He thought the altitude could have been anywhere from 10,000 to 20,000 feet. The color appeared white with a yellowish tinge and was solid. There was no evidence of exhaust. The light remained constant during the 1/2 seconds observed. The part of the sky in which the light we observed appeared clear. There was no cloud interference. however, there was layer of cloude al ng the horizon. There was some wind. No planes appeared to be in the air at the time.

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# INCIDENT SUMMARY SET

Incident No. 23

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SET (cont.)

1. Date and Time of Observation: 3 Dec '75 - 1715
2. Where Sighted: Needmore Road, near Wagner Ford Road - Dayton, Ohio, outskirts
3. Observer's Position: from car while driving west on Harahanville Road (i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.) (Needmore Rd)
4. Name and Address of Observer: Edgar S. Miller, Lt U. S. Navy, Ex 25183
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Lt, U. S. Navy
6. Attention Attracted by: bright strip of yellow-orange flames directly ahead
7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1
8. Size of Object(s): H/S
9. Color of Object(s): yellow-orange flames
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible): H/S
11. Nature of luminosity: like that made by ram jet or rocket (directed beam of light?)
12. Altitude of Object: in excess of 10,000 feet (estimated)
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: 10 miles
14. Estimated Speed of Object: H/S Appeared to climb at a fairly high rate of speed
15. Time in Sight: H/S - Object seen intermittently over a period of time
16. Tactics: observed a definite pattern of motion - both horizontal & vertical
17. Sound made by Object(s): H/S
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): H/S
19. Apparent Construction: Flames
20. Effect on Clouds: H/S
21. Exhaust Trail Color of): Object was possibly an exhaust flame
22. manner of Disappearance: overhead presumably in clouds
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: Ceiling a few inches less than 10,000 feet.
24. Peculiarities Noted: <empty>
25. Summary of Incident: (See attached page)

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# Project Sign. Incident 213

MORFO CIAXO-5
A Cerations Officer

# 17 December L

1. Troject Sign is engage in collation, collection, compilation, evaluation and anel sis of all information on unidentified lying objects, and is authorized under provisions of celicel Iructions 21-5, Addendum No. 5, dated 11 ob in, to obtain the assistance and cooperation of all agencies and facilities under the jurisdiction of the Air seriel Cormand.

2. In this connection, your ecopera in is reqsed in reporting to this office, any wich may have been ade by the Plint "est seesion with ram s or other experimental types of propulsion al ing long pulses or flame, during the darkness 2 of 3 becee.ber 14.

R. 8. 1ER AV
Colonel, SAF 75510
Chief, ect Illigence -ision 2019
Intelli nce repart ent

See not Sent Returned

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# INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET (cont.)

Incident No. 215

1. Date and Time of Observation: 3 Dec 1948 2015

2. Where Sighted: Fairfield-Suisun AF Base, Calif - north of field

3. Observer's Position: control tower (thru 8-power binoculars)
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)

4. Name and Address of Observer: Control Tower personnel

5. Occupation and/or hobbies> control tower personnel

6. Attention Attracted by: N/S

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# INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET (cont.)

Incident No. 216

1. Date and Time of Observation: 8 December 1948 18:46
2. iisin Where Sighted: Chamate AF Base, Illinois - 40-18' North 88° 7-1/2' East

3. Observer's Position: ground while facing northeast
(1. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)

4. Name and Address of Observer: Sgt James E. Doty, Sgt Bogene B. Montag Det 16/IL. 16th Wee Sq. Chamite AFB, Rantoul, Illinois 5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Weather Observers, 16th Wea Sq

6. Attention Attracted by: glint of light
7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1
thick (1)

8.

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# INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEPT

Incident No. 217

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEPT (cont.)

| 1.     | Date and Time of Observation: 9 Dec 48 at 15:20 (Zonal by 24 hr clock)                                                                      |
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| 2.     | Where Sighted: 8 to 12 miles SE of Pittsburgh on heading of 300°                                                                            |
| 3.     | Observer's Position: Air on a heading of 300°<br />(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)                                                |
|        | Name and Address of Observer: Col J. K. Brown & Capt B. G. Mulling<br />Guided Missile Group, DCS/O Hq, USA, Washington                     |
| 5.     | Occupation and/or hotties: Pilot and co-pilot                                                                                               |
| 6.     | Attention Attracted by: Capt Mulling called attention of Col Brown to                                                                       |
|        | the object                                                                                                                                  |
| 7.     | Number of Object() Seen: 1                                                                                                                  |
| 8.     | Size of Object(s): Appeared alightly smaller than a quarter on windshield of<br />aircraft                                                  |
| 9.     | Color of Cbject(s): chalky white but not shiny                                                                                              |
| 10.    | Shace (Sketch if Posible) appeared perfectly round                                                                                          |
| 11.    | Nature of Luminosity: Was observed to shimmer possibly due to<br />(directed beam of light?) extreme speed and to distortion of light waves |
| 12. 21 | Altitude of Object: Undetermined 12 to 16,000 feet<br />(estimated)                                                                         |
| 13.    | Estimated Distance of bet from Obs.: Unknown-thought to be 4 to 5<br />miles when first sighted.                                            |
| 14.    | Estimated Spurd of Object: Unknown, but evidently very fast as during the<br />7 minutes of the sighting it moved from 60° above            |
| 15.    | Time in Sight: 7 minutes horizon in a straight line to 10° (time of disappear<br />ance)                                                    |
| 16.    | Tactics: Moved in straight line - horisontal flight                                                                                         |
| 17.    | Sond de b; Object(s): Could not be determined                                                                                               |
| 18.    | Direction of Flight of Cbject(s) On a course of 270°                                                                                        |
| 19.    | Apparent Construction: Undetermined                                                                                                         |
| 20.    | Effect on Clouds: x/s                                                                                                                       |
| 21.    | Exhaust Trail Color of): A light shimmer was observed could have been<br />exhaust                                                          |
| 22.    | nner of sapperance: Last seen 10° above horison - bame too small to see                                                                     |
| 23.    | Wurther Conditions at Time of Sighting: Alto-stratus alouds around<br />Akron                                                               |
| 24.    | Peculiarities Noted: A jittery motion or horisontal shimmer was noticeable<br />at all times                                                |
| 25.    | Summary of Incident: (over)<br />(See attached page)                                                                                        |

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## Incident: 217

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEPT (cont.)

## Incident: 217 (cont.)

On 9 December while on flight from Washington, D. C. to Patterson Field, shortly after leaving Pittsburgh range some 8 to 12 miles southeast of Pittsburgh Capt Mulling asked Col Brown if he were interested in seeing a flying disc! Col Brown removed his flight goggles, took a quick look and said "Looks like a balloon to me" Capt Mulling didn't agree since the object evinced a very definite movement and was proceeding in a southwest direction at a pretty fair rate of speed. Col Brown then decided to watch the object again. The object appeared perfectly round and of a chalky white color but did not appear shiny. It was whiter than the clouds and was seen against a background of strips of blue sky alternating with strips of thin broken stratus. It was much whiter than the clouds. It appeared to be traveling fairly rapidly through or above the clouds disappearing behind them and then reappearing but always pursuing a straight course. When first sighted it appeared at 60° above horizon and seemed from the observer's viewpoint to be about the size of a quarter-thought to be about 4 to 5 miles in front of the C-45 A horizontal shimmer or jittery motion was noticable at all times. The C-45 wae pura ing a course of 300° and then changed to 270° with the object almost parallel on a course of 230°. The C-45 was cruising at 180 MPB at 6,000 feet. The object appeared to be 12 to 16,000 feet and was above clouds. Object last seen at about 10° above the horizon and was about the size of a beebee shot.

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Incident: 216

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEPT (cont.)

## Incident: 217 (cont.)

1. Date of Observation: N/S
2. Time of Observation: 2245 S
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted: 40 miles northwest of Martinsburg, West Va.
4. Observer's Position: Aircraft on 125° heading (i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer: Capt O. M. Legg, Capt R. H. Cassidy & S/Sgt T. P. Turner of the Air Rescue Service, Fort Bragg, N. C.
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies: Pilot & co-pilot and engineer
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By: seeing object in front of aircraft
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted: 1
9. Size of Object(s): Not determined
10. Color of Object(s): Changing - red to blue to red
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible): similar to parachute flare
12. Nature of Luminosity: flares
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: 20 miles
14. Speed of Object(s): Appeared to be stationary
15. Time in Sight: 1 minute
16. Tactics: remained stationary
17. Sound Made by Object(s): none heard
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): appeared stationary
19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance): like flare
exhaust noticed
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail: N/S - no signa
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time: Weather in Martinsburg area reported as clear / miles visibility
22. Peculiarities Noted: changed color
23. Summary of Incident: (over)

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Incident: 218

Object sighted some 40 miles northwest of Martinsburg. Best Va., by pilot of A 5952 and crew. A brilliant red flare was sighted at an altitude of approximately 10,000 to 11,000 ft. It appeared to be 20 miles in front of the aircraft which was on a heading of 125°. The shape appeared similar to a parachute flare. The color was variable changing to red to blue to red. Appeared to be stationary. No sound heard and no exhaust trail noticed. No opinion was formed by any member of the crew as to identify of the object. The flare lasted approximately 1 minute.

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INCIDENT SUNDARY SHEET

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Incident: 219

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEPT (cont.)

## Incident: 217 (cont.)

Incident: 219

1. Date of Observation . 29 Nov '48 .
2. Time of Observation . 6:00 P. M. .
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted . Newburgh, N. Y.
4. Observer's Position . ground, lot & Concord St., Newburgh, N. Y. (i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer . Doris Croke, age 14, 325 First St., Newburgh & two young friends
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies . ninth grade student at N. Junior High School
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) by . N/S
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted . 1.
9. Size of Object(s) . "large as life". "large red ball"
10. Color of Object(s) . red
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible) . ball
12. Nature of Luminosity . Ball of Fire
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer . N/S
14. Speed of Object(s) . N/S - but extremely fast
15. Time in Sight . 2 seconds
16. Tactics . horizontal flight--went below horizon
17. Sound Made by Object(s) . N/S
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) . East to West
19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance) . "five"
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail . long tail
. Witness thought she saw a blue-tailed comet
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time . N/S
22. Peculiarities Noted . Thought it seemed unusual for a shooting star
23. Summary of Incident . (over)
(Attach a Separate sheet if Additional Space is Needed)

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## Incident: 219

Doris Croke, age 14, a ninth grade student at North Junior High, Newburgh, N. Y., reported that on the night of 29 November 1948 at precisely 8:00 while standing with two young friends on the corner of Concord St & 1st Street, that she observed a ball of fire with a long tail in the north of the sky. Course of the object was from east to west. It was visible for two seconds and then went below the horizon. She stated that while she had seen many shooting stars that she had never seen anything like this. She also described the astral phenomenon as being a "large red ball speeding thru the heavens." She was convinced that she had seen a blue-tailed. comet.

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Under investigation

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# INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET (cont.)

Incident No. 220

1. Date and Time of Observation: 29 Nov 1948 2113

2. Where Sighted: San Francisco, Calif

3. Observer's Position: ground
(1, e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)

4. Name and Address of Observer: Mr Robert Thatcher, 1739 38th Ave.,
San Francisco, Calif
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Science Teacher Francisco Jr High School

6. Attention Attracted by: yellow light flashing across the sky

7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1
8. Size of Object(s): N/S
9. Color of Object(s): yellow
N/S "flash of light"

10. Shape (Sketch if Possible)

11. Nature of Luminosity: B/S
(directed beam of light?)

12. Altitude of Object: x/S
(estimated)

13.

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INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET

221
Incident No.

1. Date and Time of Observation:

2. Where Sighted: Midland, Michigan

3. Observer's Position:
(1, e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)

Case under investigation

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TT Conf 193
23 Dec 48

## Incident 221

# CSAF ITEM 5/ RESTRICTED/

REFERENCE AMC ITEM 4 PM TT 21 DECEMBER, FULL INFORMATION RELATIVE MIDLAND, MICHIGAN, INCIDENT WILL BE FORWARDED HQS AMC ATTENTION: PROJECT "SIGN" KND CSAP ITEM 5/RESTRICTED

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Incident No. 22

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| 1.    | Date and Time of Observation: 23 Nov 1948 at 2220 hours                                                    |
|-|-|
| 2.    | Where Sighted: Furstenfeldbruck, Germany                                                                   |
| 3.    | Observer's Position: from ground<br />(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)                            |
| 4.    | Name and Address of Observer: Capt Hugh Slater, 23rd Fighter Sq<br />Furstenfeldbruck AF Base, Germany     |
| 5.    | Occupation and/or hobbies: 7-80 pilot                                                                      |
| 6.    | Attention Attracted by: x/s                                                                                |
| 7.    | Number of Object() seen: 1 possibly 2                                                                      |
| 2.    | size of Object(e): 1/8                                                                                     |
| 9.    | Color of Object(s): like reddish star                                                                      |
| 10.   | Shape (Sketch if Possible) /s                                                                              |
| 11.   | Nature of Luminosity: x/s<br />(directed beam of light?)                                                   |
| 12.   | Altitude of Object: 27,000 ft to 40,000 st<br />(estimated)                                                |
| 13.   | Estimated Distance of bject from Observ. r: x/S                                                            |
| 14.   | Estimated cd of Object: from 200 to 500 MPH                                                                |
| 15.   | Time in Sight: x/s                                                                                         |
| 16.   | Tactics: horizontal flight, alimbing and circling                                                          |
| 17.   | Sound by Cbject(s): N/S                                                                                    |
| 18.   | Direction of Flight of Cbject(s) southerly direction turning slightly to<br />SW and then $3               |
| 19.   | Apparent Construction: /s                                                                                  |
| 20.   | Fffect on Clouds: /s                                                                                       |
| 11.   | Exhaust Trail Color of): /s                                                                                |
| 22.   | Manner of Disappearance: x/s                                                                               |
| 23.   | Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: Sky: alear; moon shining; no<br />cloud layers, visibility 3 miles |
| 24.   | Peculicritics Noted: with ground fog. Winds aloft: 56 mot<br />per hour                                    |
| 1.25. | Summary of Incident: (over)<br />(See attached pago)                                                       |

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Incident: 22

At 2220 hours, local time, 23 Nov 48. Capt Hugh Slater saw an object in the air directly east of Furstenfeldbruck at an unknown altitude. It looked like a reddish star and was moving in a southerly direction across Munich turning slightly to the South-West and then South-East. Speed could have been between 200 and 500 MPH. Actual speed could not be estimated. Capt Slater called Base Operations from his barracks and they notified Racecard DF Station who reported nothing on the scope but stated they would look. Racecard Station then called Base Operations to report an unidentified object 27,000 ft up some 30 miles south of Munich. Later Racecard Station called Capt Slater to report that the object was climbing and was then believed to be at 40,000 ft altitude about 40 miles south of Munich and was circling.

There were no T-80's (Jets) flying on this night.

Capt Slater (an F-80 pilot) is considered completely reliable and the facts stated above were verified by Capt Darwin R. Addis 23rd Fighter Sq (also an F-80 pilot) who was with Capt Slater at the time of the sighting.

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEPT (cont.)

Incident 223

At 2130 hours, 5 Dec 1948, Capt Goade, flying a 0-47. No. A 9921, enroute from Lowry AF Base, Denver, Colorado, to Williams AP Base, Chandler, Arizona, reported his position to the Control Tower, Kirtland AF Base, as being aproximately 10 miles east of Albuquerque, Capt Goade stat ed he had seen a green flare arise from the ground to an altitude of approximately 500 ft on the east slope of the Sandia Mountains at about 2127 hours. He was flying at 18,000 ft. Stated he had just been the same type flare at approximately 2105 hours just west of Las Vegas, New Mexico, at aproximately 2105 hours. or similor

Other sightings of this

re are as follows:

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEPT (cont.)

Dec 5, 1948

| 7:30 p. m.     | Mary & John Smith (Las Vegas, N. M.)                                           |
|-|-|
| 9:05 P. M.     | (Capt Goate) west of Las Vegas, N. M.                                          |
| 9:15 p. m.     | Mr & Mrs Lewis Martines (Las Vegas, N. M.)                                     |
| 9:15 9:30 p.m. | Mr Roger Lewis (Las Vegas, N. M.)                                              |
| 9:15 p. m..    | Rev & Mrs C. M. Wallace (Near Lacy, K. K.)                                     |
| 9:27 p. m.     | Capt Goude & Major Carter (Incidents 223 & 223a)<br />near Albuquerque, N. .   |
| 9:35 p. m.     | Mr Ernest Van Lloyd, Pilot and Co-Pilot James L.<br />Smith (Las Vegas, N. M.) |
| 10:00-10:15    | p.m. Mrs Woodrow House (Near Las Vegas, N. M.)                                 |
| 10:20 p. m.    | Sgt. & Mrs Frank Hensley (Near Levy, N. M.)                                    |
| 10:20 p. m.    | Mr Frank Green (Temporary Santa Fe R St tion ON VA, N.M.)                      |
| 11:15 p. m.    | George (m.?) Birst (Near Las Vegas, N. .)                                      |

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# INCIDENT SUMMARY SHET

Incident No. 223a
2135 hours

1. Date and Time of Observation: 5 December 1948 2. Where Sighted: west of Las Vegas, N. M. 3. Observer's Position: Air. pilet of a commercial plane while enroute from (i. e., ground, uir, control tower, etc.) Tucumoari, M. M. to Las Vegas to Santa Fe, to Albuquerque, H.M. 4. Name and Address of Observer: (Capt Pioneer Air Fight #63 Capt VAN LLOYD 5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Pilot

6. Apted to er plane from course to avoid the light Attracted by: Cbject appeared to be coming straight to ship
7. Number of Gbject() seen: 1
Size of Object(s): M/s

9. Color of Object(s): pale grom (first rot) bright white changing to orange
(interview with S/A NEET)
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) /S - similar to Very Pistol flare

11.

Nature of Luminosity:

like shooting star

(directed beam of light?)

12.

Altitude of Object:

500 feet altitude (1st rpt)

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SHET (cont.)

(estimated)

slight above 9,000 ft (interview with KS)

13. Estimated Distance of bject from Observer: 1/8 thought object
was coming straight to ship
14. Estimated perd of Object:

15. Time in Sight: x/s

16. Tactics: H/S appeared to be coming straight to the ship - then
trailed off to the grond
17. Sound ade by Obj ct(s): x/s

18.

Direction of Flight of Cbject(e) 3/s

19.

Apparent Construction:

flare-like

20.

Effect on Clouds: /s

21. Exhaust Trail Color of): pale green trail (not mentioned in 2d rpt)
22. Manner of Disappearance: x/s

23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: /s
24. Peculiarities Noted: Too near the ground for a shooting star & too far
for a Very Pistol flare
25. Summary of Incident:
(See attached page)

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Incident: 223a

1st rpt

At 2320 hours 5 December 1948, Captain VAN LLOYD, pilot of Pioneer Flight #63, reported by telephone to Kirtland AF Base Control Tower stating that he had seen a green light just west of Las Vegas at approximately 2135 hours. Pilot at first believed the light was a shooting star, but upon questioning thought it was too near the ground. Thought too it could have been a Very pistol are only pred much higher - about 500 ft. then he observed appeared to be coming straight toward the plane and he attempted to Swerve to avoid the light; however, it then trailed off to the ground. The light was pale green and had a pale green trail, like that on a rocket.

See Report No. 223 for surrounding data.

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# INCIDENT SUMARY SHET

Incident No. 224

# INCIDENT SUMARY SHET (cont.)

| 1.     | Date and Time of Observation: 8 December 1948 1833                                                                                                        |
|-|-|
| 2.     | Where Sighted: 20 miles east of Las Vegas, E. X.                                                                                                          |
| 3.     | Observer's Position: Plane, 5000 ft above earth 35° 31' -104° 51' W<br />(1. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)                                        |
| 4.     | Name und Address of Cbserver: S/A STAHL and                                                                                                               |
| 5. 156 | Occupation and/or hobbies: Special Agents and rated pilots                                                                                                |
| 6.     | Attention Attracted by: brilliant green light                                                                                                             |
| 7.     | Number of Cbject(+) Seen: 1                                                                                                                               |
| 8.     | Size of Object(s): considerably larger than that of a normal flare.<br />meteor or shooting star                                                          |
| 9.     | Color of Object(s): intense gree                                                                                                                          |
| 10.    | Shape (Sketch if Porrible) /S similar to flare                                                                                                            |
| 11.    | Nature of Luminosity: Light more intense than a normal flare<br />(directed beam of light?)                                                               |
| 12.    | Altitude of Object: 13.500 above sea level, 7,000 ft above earth<br />(estimated) (approximately 2,000 ft higher than plane)                              |
| 13.    | Estimated Distance of object from Cherr: /s                                                                                                               |
| 14.    | Estimated Speed of Object: x/s                                                                                                                            |
| 15.    | Time in Sight: 2 seconds                                                                                                                                  |
| 16.    | Tactics: observed a flat trajectory - almost parallel to the earth.<br />trajectory dropped off rapidly and a trail of glowing fragments were observed to |
| 17.    | Sound ade by Object(s): x/s fall                                                                                                                          |
| 18.    | Dircetion of Flight of Cbject(s) 60° to 240 WSW                                                                                                           |
| 19.    | Apparent Construction: meteor-like or flare-like                                                                                                          |
| 20.    | Effect on Clouds: x/S                                                                                                                                     |
| 21.    | Exhaust Trail Color of): had trail of glowing fragments reddish orange<br />in color which fell toward the ground                                         |
| 22.    | Manner of Disapporrance: disintegrated                                                                                                                    |
| 23.    | Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: CAVU - minimm of 75 miles -<br />wind 30 MPH from 310°. Moon approx half-way to senith and south or right of cou  |
| 24.    | the Reculiarities Fireballs Observed Noted: See in the Incident Laterval 227- Dec Significant 13 and typical Differences Meteors. between                 |
| 25.    | Summary of Incident: (over)<br />(See attached page)                                                                                                      |

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Incident: 224

# INCIDENT SUMARY SHET (cont.)

At 1745 on 8 Dec 48, Spec Agents STAHL & NEWF, both rated pilots, took off from Kirtland AF Base in a T-7 type aircraft. At 1833 while flying at an indicated altitude of 11,500 feet, mean sea level, approximately 5,000 feet above terrain, a strange phenomenon was observed. Exact position of the aircraft at time of observation was 35° 31' N- 104° 51' W, approximately 20 miles east of Las Vegas, N. K., radio sonde station. Aircraft was on a compass course of 90°, indicated air-speed was 160 MPH and ground speed approx 190 mph. 5/A STARL was pilot and seated on the left side of cockpit. S/A REEF first observed the object and a split sec and later S/A STAHL saw it. It was 2,000 ft higher than the plane or 13.500 ft above mean sea level and was approaching the plane at a rapid rate of speed from approximately 30° to the left of course, from 60° ENE, to 240° wow. The object was similar in appearance to a burning green flare of common use in the Air Forces. However, the light was much more intense and the object appeared considerably larger than a normal flare. No estimate could be made of the distance or size of the object since no other object was visible upon which to base a comparison. It was definitely larger than a shooting star, meteor or flare. The trajectory of the object when first sighted was almost flat and parallel to the earth. The phenomenon lasted approximately 2 seconds at the end of which time the object seemed to burn out. The trajectory then dropped off rapidly and a trail of glowing fragments reddish orange in color was observed falling toward the ground. These fragments were visible for less than a second before disappearing. The phenomenon was of such in- tensity as to be visible from the very moment it ignited and was observed a split second later. It was not possible for the phenomenon to have been visible for longer than a split second before observation. (See "e" under" Significant Differences Between the Fireballs Observed in the Interval Dec 5-13 & Typical Meteors" - Incident 227)

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# INCIDENT SUMARY ST

Incident No. 225

# latter part of 47

1. Date and Time of Observation: 3 or 4th Boy 48-2130 hours & 23 Nov 48 (All sightings occurred approx 2200 hours) 2. Where Sighted: 10 miles east of Tangha, X. N. - Highway 60 on 3 or 4th Nov 48

Observer's Position: ground-while driving
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)

Name and Address of Observer:

Gol W. P. Hayes, Inf.. Recutive, Bow Mexico Military District

Occupation and/or hobbies: As above

# latter part of 47 (cont.)

6.

Attention Attracted by: /s

7. Number of Object() seen: 1

g. sire of Object(s): 1 foot in diameter

9. Color of Cblict(s): bright white changing to bright fiery red color
as it exploded
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) ball

11. Nature of Luminosity: "like miniature sun
(directed bed of light?)

12. Altitude of Object: From 500 ft when first observed to 100-200 ft (estimated) from ground where it burst in a spray of reddish color 13. Estimated Distance of bject from Cheery r: 40 to 60 yds on one sighting and about 400 yds at another 14. Estimated Speed of Object: Slow descent

15. Time in Sight: /S - Had time to get out of car and watch object which appeared to explode 50 to 60 yds in front of him at an altitude of 200 ft. 16. Tactics: alow vertical descent

17. Sound hade by Object(s): none - although he was within 40 to 60 yds of obj. & outside of car. See "Details" at Albuquerque, N.M. 18. Direction of Flight of Object(e) Vertical descent

19.

Apparent Construction:

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## Incident: 225

# latter part of 47 (cont.)

## Incident: 225 (cont.)

Colonel Hayes first observed an unusual aerial phenomena during the latter part of 1947. This occurred in the vicinity of Vaughn, N. X. The pheno ena appeared approximately 400-500 ft above the ground when first observed and was descending slowly and steadily in a vertical manner toward the earth. It appeared slightly larger than a basketball, bright white in color like a miniature sun. At a point approximately 200 feet above the surface of the earth, the object appeared to explode although no noise was apparent. By this time the Colonel had stopped his automobile and had gotten out to watch the object. The explosion or disintegration appeared to be taking place some 40 to 60 yards distant and still no noise was noticed. At this time the fragments assumed a fiery red color and descended toward earth like mumerous sparks being extinguished before touching the ground. At the time Col Hayes was on Highway 60, near a railroad and separated from the vicinity where the fragments were landing by a fence. He did not cross the fence or investigate further.

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INCIDENT SUMARY SET

# latter part of 47 (cont.)

## EVALUATION B-2. (cont.)

Incident No. 226

1. Date and Time of Observation: 6 December 1948 approx 2255 in the evening

2. Where Sighted: Sandia Base, Albuquerque, . M.

3. Observer's Position: ground while driving west on "p" St. (1. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)

4. Name and Address of Observer: Hr Joe Toulouse, Security Section, Sandia Base,
Albuquerque, N. M.
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: /5- see above

6. Attention Attracted by: Saw light on windshield

7. Number of Cbject( ) Seen: 1

9. Size of Object(s): Approximately 1/3 the diameter or the moon

9. Color of Cbject(s): greenish

10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) /S like flere -

11. Nature of Luminosity: Like flare
(dir.oted beam of light?)

12. Altitude of (bject: ■/s
(estimated)

15. Estimated Distane of bject from Observ r: ■/s

14. Estimated Speed of Object: 3/s

15. Time in Sight: 2 to 3 seconde

16. Tactics: Slight are falling from east to west

17. Sound ad b; Cbject(s): /s

18. Direction of Flight of Cbject(s) east to west

19. Apparent Construction: 11e flare

20. Effect on Clouds: 1/s

11. Exhaust Trail Color of):

22. Manner of Disappearance: /s

flacing tail appeared during are

23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: x/s

24. Peculiarities Noted: Greenish ins

25. Summary of Incident: (over)
(See attrched pago)

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## Ind dent: 226

At approximately 2255 the evening of 6 December 1948, Kr Joseph H. Toulouse, A. . C. Security. Sandia Base, observed a definite greenish flare in the sky almost directly overhead of Sandia Base At the time he was driving weet un "D" Street and had arrived at a Stop sign at Main Street. The flare appeared in the upper right hand corner of the windshield slightly to the northwest.

It was approximately 1/3 the diameter of the moon and a slight are ensued falling from east to west. The flaming tail appeared during the arc. The entire phenomenon lasted possibly two to three seconds after wich it vanished.

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INCIDENT SUMMARY SHENT

Incident No. 21

# latter part of 47 (cont.)

## Ind dent: 226 (cont.)

1. Date and Time of Observation: 12 Dec 1945 Approx 9:00 1 m. 30 s & 9:00 2 m. 30s.

2. Where Sighted: Near Bernal, New Mexico

3. Observer's Position: ground - right front seat of car
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)

4. Name and Address of Observer: Dr La Pas, Director, Institute of Meteoritics,
University of New Mexico

5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Astronomer

6. Attention Attracted by: indirect vision

*7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1

8. Size of Object(s): apparent angular diameter 5'

9. Color of Object(s): very bright green

10. Shape (Sketch if Possible): ball

11. Nature of Luminosity: (directed beam of light?)

12. Altitude of Object: 8 to 10 miles altitude
(estimated)

13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: M/s

14. Estimated Speed of Object: Either 8 to 12 miles or 3 to 6 miles per second
depending on the duration estimate used

15. Time in Sight: 2.1 to 2.3 seconds

16. Tactics: Observed almost exact horizontal flight until a 1/10th second before
disappearance when a slight but definite curvature downward was noticed.

17. Sound made by Object(s): none noticed

18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): east to west - very low on the horizon

19. Apparent Construction: "fireball"

20. Effect on Clouds: M/S

21. Exhaust Trail (Color of): No trail noticed

22. Manner of Disappearance: Imploded into four smaller bright green fragments
which quickly disappeared

23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: Clear

24. Peculiarities Noted: See "Significant Difference Between the Fireballs
Observed in the Interval 5-15 Dec and Typical Meteor" by Dr La Pas.

25. Summary of Incident: (over)
(See attached page)

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Incident: 227

# latter part of 47 (cont.)

## Ind dent: 226 (cont.)

Dr La Paz's attention was direction to an area about 15 west of L-Cygni when by indirect vision he became aware of a very bright green ball (apparent angular diameter 5') to the right of the area in his center field of view which was moving from east to west very low on the horison. Shouting "Look to his companions (Maj C. L. Phillips, AF-CAP Liaim Officer, Kirtland Fla., Lt Allan Clark, Intel Officer, B. Mex. Wing CAP, and Inspectors Jeffers and McGuigan, ARC Security Service (Los Alamos, N. M.) who then timed duration of fireball which ranged from 2.1 seconds to 2.3 sec. The path of the green ball was almost exactly horizontal (altitude estimated as only 3 or 4 degrees) until just a tenth of a second or so before it disappe red. During the last one or two tenths of a second of its visi- bility a slight but definite curvature downward developed in its path. From the very beginning the ball was very bright. Immediate comparison with Serius (at a much greater altitude than the green fireball) indicates that during all but the last one or two tenths of a second of the fireball's visibility it was at least of apparent magnitude - (mimas four). Just as curvature in its path developed, the magnitude of the fireball rose slightly and it broke up into three or four smaller but still bright green fragments which disappeared almost instantly. Although Lt Clark stopped

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## Ind dent: 226 (cont.)

the car the moment the fireball disappeared and the occupants then stood outside the car and listened for meteoritic detonations or rumblings, nothing was heard. Two night guards at Los Alamos had also witnessed the phenomena simultaneously. The green fireball of December 12th. 9 h 2m plus or mine 30s appeared very near a point with the coordinates Latitude 35° 50' longitude 106 40' and disappeared near a point with the coordinates latitude 35° 15'. longitude 107 5', traversing a nearly or exactly horisontal path with a length of very nearly twenty-five (25) miles at an altitude above the surface of the earth of approximately 8 to 10 miles, depending on the estimate of angular altitude employed in the reduction. The velocity with respect to the earth works out at between 8 to 12 miles a second- depending on the duration estimate used. It should be observed that the above results are obtained under the assumption that the points of appearance and disappearance of the fireball were seen simultaneously by both the Bernal and Los Alamos groups. In case this action is not fulfilled, the real path could very easily be no more than 10 to 12 miles long, the velocity with respect to the earth then working out at between 3 and 6 miles a second. While there is thus considerable uncertainty because of the lack of confirming azimuth observa- tions from a third station, the concordance in the five (5) different estimates of angular elevation make it most unlikely that the linear height of the fireball was much less than 5 miles and much more than 10 miles. It is interesting to observe that the backward extension of the 25-mile path first given passes almost centrally across the Los Alamos reservation.

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## Ind dent: 226 (cont.)

During the entire night of the 12th, meteors of all magnitudes from the first to the fifth and of various colors (with white and yellow pre- dominating and with no evidence of green were occasionally seen emanating from the Geminid radiant. This radiant was well above the horizon even at the time of the Starvation Peak incident. (near Bernal, B. M.) Con- sequently, the apparent paths of the meteors from the radiant appeared as

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luminous arcs of great circles diverging from the radiant point and passing downward to intersect the horizon under angles always large and for the most part approaching 90° in value. In sharpest contract, the path of the bright green fireball seen from near Starvation Peak was very nearly, if not exactly, parallel to the horizon. This green fireball certainly did not emanate from the Geminid radiant.

Subject to discovery that a new (non-Geminid) meteoric radiant emitting numerous very bright fireballs of a vivid green color (deeper and richer than the green of the beacon at the New Municipal Airport south of Santa Fe, New Mexico) has suddenly become active during the first half of December, I am now convinced the various "green Flare" incidents reported to the O. S. I. are not meteoric in nature. See Incidents: 225. 226, 223, 223a, 224, 230

## Significant Differences Between the Fireballs Observed in the Intervall December 5-13 and 2pical Meteorst

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## Significant Differences Between the Fireballs Observed in the Intervall December 5-13 and 2pical Meteorst (cont.)

a. The horizontal nature of the paths of most of the December fireballs is most unusual. Genuine meteors are rarely observed to move in horizontal paths.

b. The very low height of the December fireball di cussed in Section 2 above sets it off in sharp contrast from the genuine meteors for which heights of the order of 40 or more miles are normally observed.

9. The velocity determined for the fireball of December 12 is much less than the velocities determined from typical meteors (and yet is con- siderably greater than the speeds of the V-2 Rockets or jet planes or of Conventional flares).

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## Incident: 227

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## Incident: 227 (cont.)

of these meteor showers normally produce extremely bright green fireballs such as those recently observed. For example, the observation mentioned by Mr Monnig (Incident 231) appeared near the maximum of the Quadrantid shower of early January. Mr McCullough's observation of August was near the time of the Persid shower (Incident 230) and the December observations (223, 223a 224, 226, 227, all fell in the interval covered by the Geminid shower. This relationship might indicate an attempt to render the green fireballs less conspicuous by causing them to appear only when there is considerable meteoric activity.

h. As noted in an earlier communication the remarkably vivid green color reported for most of the December fireballs is rarely observed in the case of genuine meteors. By laboratory test this peculiar color seems to be identical with that given off by copper salts in the blowpipe flame. If this identification is correct, the wavelength of the radiation from the green fireballs is near-5218 A.

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## Incident: 227 (cont.)

1. The duration estimates of between 2 and 3 seconds reported for the green fireballs are considerably longer than those (0.4 - 0.5 seconds) for the ordinary visual meteors, but shorter than the duration estimates invar iably reported in the case of a genuine meteorite fall (5 to 30 seconds or even longer).

J. None of the green fireballs seem to have a train of sparks or a dust cloud following. This contrasts sharply with the behavior noted in case of meteoric fireballs particularly those that penetrate to the very low levels where the green fireball of December 12 was observed.

NOTE: Inquiry at Holloman AF Base, Alamagordo, N. K., revealed that research work at night and on Sundays does not involve the use of any lighting device or flares such as described in the various reports submitted.

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INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEDT

Incident No. 228

1. Date and Time of Observation:

2. Where Sighted: New Brighton, Pa.

3. Observer's Position:
(1, e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)

Case under investigation

4. Name and Address of Observer:

5. Occupation and/or hobbies:

6. Attention Attracted by:

7. Number of Object(s) Seen:

8. Size of Object(s):

9. Color of Object():

10. Shape (Sketch if Possible)

11. Nature of Luminosity:
(directed beam of light?)

12. Altitude of Object:*
(estimated)

13. Estimated Distance of object from Observert

14. Estimated 3pcrd of Object:

15. Time in sight:

16. Tactics:

17. Sound ade by Object(s):

18. Direction of Flight of Cbject(s)

19. Apparent Construction:

20. Effect on Clouds:

21. Exhaust Trail Color of):

22. Manner of Disappearance:

23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:

24. Peculiarities Noted:

25. Summary of Incident:
(See attached page)

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INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEPT

Incident No.

1. Date and Time of Observation: 13 Dec 45
2. Where Sighted: South Bay j Florida
3. Observer's Position: Ground (With Binoculars)
(i.e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)

Name and Address of Observer: 2/s
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: /s

6.

Attention Attracted by:

2/8

7.

Number of Object(s) Seen:

2/8

8.

Size of Object(s):

9. Color of Object(s): Bed Blue Yellow

10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) Lil eirale or hale of stars surrounding a
11. • Nature of Luminosity: blasing star.
(directed beam of light?)

12. Altitude of Object:
(estimated)

13. Estimated Distance of bject from Cbserver:

14. Estimated perd of Object:

15. Time, in Sight:

16. Tactics:

17. Sound Made by Object(s):

18. Direction of Flight of Object(e)

19. Apparent Construction:

20. Effect on Clouds:

21. Exhaust Trail 'Color of):

22. Manner of Disappearance:

23.

Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:

24.

Peculiarities Noted:

25. Summary of Incident:
Complete investigation not being carried out due to
dangerous of report.

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INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
Incident No. 229A

1. Date and Time of Observation: 14 Dec 1948

2.

Where Sighted: Rivera Beach Florida

3. Observer's Position:
(1. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.) Ground (with Binoculars)

Name and Address of Observer: n/s
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: 2/8

6. Attention Attracted by: 2/0
7. Number of Object() Seen: 2/s

g. Size of Object(s): 20 foot

9. Color of Objcat(s): Silver with big white spot.

10. Shape (Sten if Possible) Like large kite.

11. Nature of Luminosity:
(directed beam of light?)

12. Altitude of Object:
(estimated)

13. Estimated Distance of bject from Cbeery, r:

14. Estimated cd of Object:

15. Time in Sight:

16. Tactics: Dodged skid and speeded up.

17. Sound ade by Cbject(s):

18. Direction of Flight of Cbject(s)

19. Apparent Construction:

20.

Effect on Clouds:

21. Exhaust Trail Color of):

22. Manner of Disappearance:

23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:

24. Peculisrities Noted:

25. Summary of Incident:

(S Complete investigation not being made due to
Sons of intial report.

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INCIDENT SUMARY SHET

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## Incident: 227 (cont.)

Incident No. 230

1. Date and Time of Observation: 4 Aug 1948 Between 2 & 3 A. M. ->

Where Sighted: North Powder, Oregon - 2-1/2 miles north of

3. Observer's Position: ground
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)

4. Name and Address of Observer: J. B. McCullough, P. O. Box 2776, Boise, Idaho

5. Occupation and/or hobbies: E/S

6. Attention Attracted by: N/S

7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1

8. oire of Object(s): N/S

9. Color of Cbject(s); High tensity of green possibly on light-green side
10. "Shape (Sketch if Pocritle) B/S - "fireball"

11. kature of Luminaity: like meteor had definite fluorescent glow
(directed beam of light?) circumventing it

12. Altitude of Object: 5.500 ft elevation above sea level
(estimated)

15. Estimated Distance of bj et from by r: N/S

14. Estimated Speed of Object: M/S

15.

Time in Sight:

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## Incident: 230

"On August 4th, while traveling south on U. S. Highway No. 30, approximately two and one-half miles north of North Powder, Oregon, - somewhere between 2 & 3 A. M. - I was amazed to see in the heavens directly south of me, a fireball. This object appeared to I come out of nowhere, but when first observed, was traveling in a horizontal line on an angle presumed to be northwest to southeast at an elevation above sea level of 5500' (absolute direction and elevation argumentative), It appeared to me for a descriptive purpose as having been ejected from a huge Roman candle, and this candle, by whatever power held, was on a horizontal plane with the earth. As the object in its trajectory, approximately five and one- half miles, became spent, it arched earthly in a natural down grade. As I recall it, this arc was equal to approximately 90 degrees. Immediately after reaching this 'nth' degree of the arc, it ex- tinguished itself. I do not recall that there was much of a meteor type tail, but the object did have a definite fluorescent glow circumventing itself. As to the color, I can best describe it by referring your observation after dark to a high tensity neon sign of green perhaps on the light green side."

Sex Incident # 223

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INCIDENT SUMMARY SHET

Incident No. 231

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## Incident: 230 (cont.)

| 1.   |    | Date and Time of Observation: 1 Jan 48 1:25 A. M. & 1:30 A.M.                                                            |
|-|-|-|
| 2.   |    | Where Sighted: Abilene, Texas                                                                                            |
| 3.   |    | Observer's Position: ground<br />(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)                                               |
| 4.   |    | Name and Address of Observer: Mr A. Schroeder, 1109 Highland Ave<br />Abilene, Texas                                     |
| 5.   |    | Occupation and/or hobbies: /s                                                                                            |
| 6.   |    | Attention Attracted by: glow on the horison - due west of Abilene, Texas<br />(direction of White Sands Proving Grounds) |
| 7.   |    | Number of Object() Seen: 1                                                                                               |
| 8.   |    | Size of Object(s): 1/3                                                                                                   |
| 9.   |    | Color of Object(s): Bright blue green                                                                                    |
| 10.  |    | Shape (Sketch if Possible) Like bell with a fan-shaped glow surrounding                                                  |
| 11.  |    | Nature of Luminosity: Like flare<br />(dirceted boom of light?)                                                          |
| 12.  |    | Altitude of Object: /S - observed on the horizon<br />(estimated)                                                        |
| 13.  |    | Estimated Distance of Object from Observ. r: /S could not be estimd                                                      |
| 14.  |    | Estimated Speed of Object: No apparent speed                                                                             |
| 15.  |    | Time in Sight: 2 seconda                                                                                                 |
| 16.  | *  | Tactics: - remained stationary                                                                                           |
| 17.  |    | Sound ade by Cbject(s): No sound                                                                                         |
| 18.  |    | Direction of Flight of Cbject(s) No flight perceived                                                                     |
| 19.  |    | Apparent Construction: flare-like                                                                                        |
| 20.  |    | Effect on Clouds: Clear sky                                                                                              |
| 21.  |    | Exhaust Trail Color of): Fan-shaped glow seemed to surrounded object                                                     |
| 22.  |    | Manner of Disappearance: M/s                                                                                             |
| 23.  |    | Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: Clear sky                                                                        |
| 24.  |    | Peculiarities Noted: See                                                                                                 |
| 25.  |    | Summary of Incident: (over)                                                                                              |
|      |    | (See attached page)                                                                                                      |

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## Inci dent: 231

Information regarding this sighting taken from a letter of Oscar Nonnig addressed to Mr A. Schroeder of Abilene, Texas, in regard to Mr Schroeder's query regarding a phenomena he witnessed the night of 1 Jan 48 at approximately 1125 A. M. and again at 1:30 A. K.

Object was described as a fan-shaped glow which originated from a large bell on the horizon and which extended to the meridian due west of Abilene, Texas, in a perfectly clear sky. Phenomena was of 2 seconds duration. Five minutes later it was seen again for the same length of time. No sound was heard.

Mr Monnig thought the phenomena could possibly be attributed to:

(1) Disturbance of an electrical system such as transformers blowing out, or

(2) Experiments at White Sands Proving Grounds which are due west of Abine.

	- NOTE: Inquiry at lolloman AF Base, Alanagordo, N. M., revealed that research work at night and on Sundays does not involve the use of any lighting device or flares such as described in the various reports submitted. See Incidents

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CHECK-LIST UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS

Incident # 232

1. Date of Incident: 16 Nov 1948
2. Time of Incident: 1318 Hours
3. Place of observation: Dunmest H.J. (25 Miles NW ETC) (House)
4. Name of observer: Marie S. Green
5. Occupation of observer: Homesteader
6. Address of observer: County Rd., Dunmest H.J.
7. Number of objects observed: 1
8. Distance of object from observer: <empty>
9. Time in sight: 1 min.
10. Altitude of object: 1000 ft.
11. Speed: <empty>
12. Direction of flight: North to South
13. Tactics: <empty>
14. Lights: <empty>
15. Sound: <empty>
16. Size: <empty>
17. Color: Aluminum or Silverly with dark color mixed in.
18. Shape: Ball like
19. Odor detected: <empty>
20. Apparent construction: Metallic
21. Exhaust trails: <empty>
22. Weather conditions: <empty>
23. Effect on clouds: <empty>
24. Sketches or photographs: <empty>
25. Manner of disappearance: <empty>
26. Remarks: No further investigation being made by this office due to fact only one person witnessed phenomena

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# INCIDENT SUMMARY SET

Incident No. 233

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SET (cont.)

| 1.                                |    | Date and Time of Observation: 1 Jan 1949 1700                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
|-|-|-|
| 2.                                |    | SECRET<br />Where Sighted: 2 miles east of Jackson, Mississippi                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| 3.                                |    | Observer's Position: from air at an altitude of about 1,800 ft<br />(1. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| 4.                                |    | Name and Address of Observer: Mr & Mrs Tom Rush, 402 Mitchell Ave.,<br />Jackson, Mississippi                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| 5.                                |    | Occupation and/or hobbies: Pilot employed by Dixie Air Service at Jackson,<br />Mississippi. AAF pilot                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| 6.                                |    | Attention Attracted by: something fly/in front of them                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| 7.                                |    | Number of Object(s) Seen: 1                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| 2.                                |    | Size of Object(s): 60 ft long, 10 feet wide tapering to 4 ft                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| 9.                                |    | Color of Object(s): Dark blue or black                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| 10.                               |    | Shape (Sketch if Possible) cigar-shaped - not unlike sleeve target. (1st report<br />mentioned short stubby wings                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| 11.                               |    | Nature of Luminosity: N/S<br />(directed beam of light?)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| 12.                               |    | Altitude of Object: 1500 to 1600 feet, then a gradual climb<br />(estimated)                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| 13.<br /><br />14.<br /><br />15. | .  | Estimated Distance of Object from Observ. r: Crossed path of plane at<br />500 feet; after turn it was as close as 1,200 feet from them<br />Estimated Speed of Object: Approx 200 MPH when first sighted, then<br />accelerating to approximately 400 to 500 MPH<br />Time in Sight: 10 to 12 seconds |
| 16.                               |    | Tactics: Kade 50° turn and increased speed as it headed, southwest                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| 17.                               |    | Sound ade by Cbject(s): Similar to helicopter (1st report<br />roar (2d report)                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| 18.                               |    | Direction of Flight of Cbject(e) West then southwest                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| 19.                               |    | Apparent Construction: Similar to tow target                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| 20.                               |    | Effect on Clouds: B/S                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| 21.                               |    | Exhaust Trail Color of): none visible                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| 22.                               |    | Manner of Disappearance: gak climbed toward Southwest & disappeared                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| 23.                               |    | Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: Weather car to southwest                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| 24.                               |    | Peculiarities Noted: As object made turn object appeared to have no wings.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| 25. **                            |    | Summary of Incident: (over)<br />(See attached page)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |

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*   **Incident Number:** 233
*   **Witness:** Mr. Tom Rush, a pilot with Dixie Air Service.
*   **Location:** 2 miles east of Jackson, Mississippi.
*   **Date and Time:** January 1, 1949, at 1700 C.
*   **Object Description:** Initially cigar-shaped with stubby wings, later described as wingless. Resembled a rocket or a large tow target (approximately 60 feet long, 10 feet diameter at one end, 4 feet at the trailing end). Fluttered like a target but moved faster. Dark blue or black in color.
*   **Observed Speed:** Initially estimated at 200 MPH, later thought to have accelerated to between 400-600 MPH.
*   **Duration of Sighting:** 10-12 seconds.
*   **Witness's Companion:** Mr. Rush's wife, who was also a private pilot but did not see the object.

# INCIDENT SUMMARY SET (cont.)

Mr Tom Rush, a pilot with Dixie Air Service. Jackson, Mississippi, and his wife (private pilot), sighted an unidentified aerial object 2 miles east of Jackson, Mississippi, at 1700 C, 1 Jan 49 while coming in for a landing at the Dixie Airport. Object was first described as being cigar-shaped with short stubby wings resembling a rocket. (Second report states there were no wings) Mr Rush specifically states in a signed letter "as the object made its turn, it was then that I noticed. the object didn't have wings." Object was first thought to be a large tow target about 60 feet long and about 10 feet in diameter at one end and about 4 ft at the trailing end. The tail even fluttered like a target but there was nothing towing it and the object moved at greater speed than tow targets. When the object crossed in front of the plane Rush estimated the speed to be about 200 MPH and stated that the object crossed some 500 feet in front of them. After the turn, the object was within 1,200 feet of the plane. Mr Rush attempted to point out the object to the pilot but the pilot did not understand and apparently did not see the object. As the object turned to the southwest it accelerated its speed and flew out of sight. Object seen for some 10 to 12 seconds. Color was dark blue or black. Speed at first sighting - 200 miles per hour, later thought to have accelerated to between 400 to 600 mph.

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# RESTRICTED

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REstricted
Incident No. <empty>

17. Trail (color, length, width, persistence, etc.) <empty>

18. Luminosity (visible by reflection, incandescence, other - degree of brilliance): <empty>

19. Projections (fins, wings, rods, antennae, canopies, etc.): <empty>

20. Maneuvers (turns, climbs, dives, etc - sketch of flight path): <empty>

21. Manner of disappearance: <empty>

22. Effect on clouds: <empty>

23. Additional information concerning object: <empty>

24. Weather conditions and light at time of sighting: <empty>

Name and address of observer: <empty>

Occupation and hobbies: <empty>

Comments of Interrogator relative to intelligence and character of observer (Check neighbors, police dept., FBI records, employer, etc.):

Did observer wear glasses, especially polaroid glasses at time of sighting, or was object viewed through canopy, window, or other transparent material?

RESTRICTED

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Guide to Investigation

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Incident No. <empty>

Relative to Radar Sightings

Re radars now operating on ground

a. Observations of direction, range, speed, altitude and size
of target:

b. Did target execute any turns? If so, what angle (180°), etc, and what radius of turn. If radius of turn was not observable, how long did the target stay in the turn and what was its speed:

C. Note particularly any separation of distant target into several
targets upon approach:

d. Was radar blip on cathode ray tube well defined and consistent with size of object; faint; fading, pulsating at regular rate:

e. Did radar echo signal disappear suddenly or gradually?

2. If airbourne, when object was sighted
a. Were there any radar indications or extra noise on radio circuits: <empty>
b. Give estimates of size, speed, manoeuvres, etc.: <empty>

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Incident No. <empty>

3. Local flight schedules of commercial, private and military aircraft flying in vicinity at the time: (Check Canadian activity if close to border)

4. Possible releases of testing devices in vicinity sent aloft by Ordnance Navy, Air Force, Army, Weather Units, Research Organizations or any other:

5. If object contacted earth, obtain soil samples within and without de- pression or spot where object landed for purposes of making comparison of soils.

6. Obtain photographs (or original negatives) where available; if not,
secure sketches of:

a. Object
b. Surrounding terrain where object was observed
C. Place where object contacted carth (if this happened)
d. Maneuvers
0. Formation (if more than two)

7. Secure signed statements.

8. Obtain fragments or physical evidence where possible.

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OP-323M5 RECEIVED FEB 2 3 1950

819 MAR 16 1949