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SECRET EXHIBIT #528 Secret R/S S-03537 dated 3-14-49 BAGR-CD, Wright Field Dayton Subj: Incident Summaries of Unidentified Flying Objects; Forwarding of (Enclosures thereto)
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P-14426
SECRET
DECLASSIFIED
Authority:
NND 917033
100
SECRET
EXHIBIT #528
Secret R/S S-03537 dated 3-14-49
BAGR-CD, Wright Field Dayton
Subj: Incident Summaries of Unidentified Flying Objects; Forwarding of (Enclosures thereto)
REPORT FILED M-5
AIRCRAFT - UNIDENTIFIED
2-27-50
JONES
SECRET
P 958
SECRET
5-18380
# SECRET (cont.)
enroute to his office and before entering heard one of the local aircraft in the traffic pattern. Looking up he observed the aircraft and slightly to the left he saw 2 silver objects of either spherical or diso-like shape moving about 300 MPH at approximately 8000 ft he ding about 320° due north. He immediately called S/Sgt Gerald E. Samman, T/Sgt Joseph Ruvolo and Miss Jannette Marie Scotte. Witnesses all verified the sighting and the direction of the objects- all three stated that the objects were moving toward Nojave, Calif.
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Incidents 1a and lb
cancelled
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# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1.
Date
8 July 47
Incident # le
1. Date: July 4
2. Time: 0945
3. Location: Muroc Air Fld., Muroc, Calif 34° 54' N 117° 53' W
4. Name of observer: S/Sgt Joseph Ruvole
5. Occupation of observer: MCO Charge Billeting Office
6. Address of observer: Muroc Air Fld., Muroc, Calif
7. Place of observation: Ground - Muroc
8. Number of objects: 2
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: N/S
11. Altitude: Between 7500 or 8000 ft
12. Speed: 350 - 400 MPH
13. Direction of flight: Northwestern
14. Tactics: N/S
15. Sound: None
16. Size: N/S
17. Color: Silver
18. Shape: Snucer or Disc shaped
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: N/S - Apparently metallic
21. Exhaust trails: N/S
22. Weather conditions: N/S
23. Effect on clouds: N/S
24. Sketches or photographs: None
25. Manner of disappearance: N/S
26. Remarks: Witness, MCO in charge of Billeting Office, Muroc AF Bn (over)
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About 0945 Lt Nollenry, Billeting Officer in Charge, upon returning from the Post Exchange contacted the witness, gt Ruvol and asked him to look up in the sky. Witness observed two (2) flying objects which appeared like two flying discs or saucer-shaped silver-colored objects flying in a northwestern direction at approximately 350 to 400 MP at an altitude of about 7500 or 8000 ft. He could hear no motor roar and was positive that it was not a balloon.
He states: "I am of good health and sound mind and this was no hallucination"
Evaluation: Confirmed by other sources.
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Duto 8 July 47
2. Timo 1000
Incidort
3. Location Maroc Air Fla., Maroc, Calif. 1. Tume of observer S/Sgt Gerald ; Nauman
5. Occupation of observor N/S
6. Address of observor Maroc Army Air Pld., Maroc, Calif.
7. Flue of observation ground-Muroc Army Air Fld., Muroe
8. Number of objects 3 objects 2 at first, 1 later
9. Distanco of object from observer /s
10.
Timo in sight 1/$
11. Altitudo 7,000 to 8,000 ft
12. Spend 300 to 100 MFH
13. Direction of flight Northwest direction
Tactics Performed tight circle the third object other -
two kept horisontal course
15. Sound
16. Sizo N/S
17. Color x/s gave off a definite reflection from sun -
18. Shapo disc
19. Odor dotooted x/S
20. apparent construction N/S apparently metallic since they reflected
light
21. Exhaust trails x/s
22. Honthor conditions Sunlight
23. Effect on clouds 3/S
2. Sketches or photographs Hone
25. Manner of disappearance 3/S - Apparently in distance
26. Romarksi 08 July 47 at 10:00 in the morning witness observed
(over)
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flying discs traveling in a northwest direction at an estimated altitude of 7,000 or 8,000 ft at about 300 to 400 MPEL.
Witness states he was in the Billeting Office when 1st Lt Moleary called him and 2 other witnesses outside. He was then asked what he saw. Sgt Nauman states he saw 2 objects and that he was positive that they could not have been aircraft, weather balloons or birds. Due to the altitude at which they flew they gave off a definite reflection from the rays of the sun. A few minutes later after the original two dises had disappeared he saw another object at the same altitude doing certain maneuvers such as flying in a tight circle. Its very tight maneuver precluded its being may known type of aircraft.
Witnessstates: "I have 20-30 vision"... "I have been flying in sad have been around all types of aircraft since 1943 and never in my life have I seen anything such as this."
Evaluation: Confirmed by other sources
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C. 11SS 1-50
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Joseph Havolo and S/Sgt. Gerald E. Mauman to the front of the 8.0.Q. "A" Bldg. Pointing up in a direction directly above the group he asked them to explain what they saw. Witness states that she saw 2 silver-colored disc-like objects flying toward Nojave, Calif, one directly back of the other, at a speed of about 300 to 400 MPH at an altitude of approximately 8,000 ft. She listened carefully for a few minutes but could hear no drone such as occasioned by any aircraft. Casting her eyes for a moment in another direction and then looking back to the same spot she was able to distinguish the same objects again. Assured that it was not eye-strain, she was convinced the objects were not weather balloons due to the horizontal position in with they traveled. For could they have been birds since they reflected the sun's rays.
Some three or four aimes after the objects had nearly disappeared she saw another flying object similar to the above-mentioned objects. It was silver colored and diso-like in shape. Unlike the first two, it flew in a tight circle, neigher losing mor gaining altitude, at approximately 8,000 ft. She thought it performed too tight a circle to have been any type aircraft with which she was familiar.
# INCIDENT SUGARY SHEET (To billed out and retained in file
1. Date of Observation . 8 July 1947 . Incident # 2
2. Time of Observation . Approximately noon
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted Murroc Air Force Bases, Murroc California
4. Observer's Position . Ground
(i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer . Maj. Richard R. Shopp
Murroc Air Force Base, Murroc California
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies . Chief of Technical Engineering Div.
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By Col Gilkey
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted . 1
9. Size of Object(s) . Pursuit Airplane
10. Color of Object(s) . Aluminum Colored Surface
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible) . Unconventional Shape
12. Nature of Luminosity . Reflected
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer . Five to Eight Miles
14. Speed of Object(s) . Slowly
15. Time in Sight . Eight Minutes
16. Tactics . The object moved from an intermediate altitude in an oscillating fashion almost to the surface of the ground and then started climbing again.
17. Sound Made by Object(s) . Not Stated
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) . North
19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance) Apparently metallic
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail Not stated
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time . Not stated
22. Peculiarities Noted . <empty>
23. Summary of Incident . At Murroc, noon, 8 July 1947 Maj Shopp, at the attention of Col Gilkey observed 5 to 8 miles to the North what appeared to be thin metallic object. It appeared to be metallic because the method in which it was flying the sun was reflected from an apparently aluminum colored surface.
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1. Dat 8 July 1947
Incidort #
2. Tine Approximately hoon
3. 1cation laurdo Army Air Field, turco, California.
1. Name of obfervor Col Oilkey to Capt Black
Occupation of observer Commanding Officer, Murco Army air Field, Calif. 6. Madras of observor urco AAF, Mirco, California.
7. Flue of oba rwtion Ground
8. Number of objects one (1)
9. Distanco of object from observer not stated
10. Timo in sight not stated
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OPY
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Incid art
1. Dat 7 Jul; 1947
2. Timo 10:10
3. Location Mauroo Army air Field, uroc, California.
1. un of observir Major J. C. Hise,
5. Occupation of obsorvor Test Pilot
5. dress of observor uroc AAF, Muroc, California.
7. Place of observation round-broo AF, Auroc, California
b. umber of objects One (1)
9. Distanco of object from observer off to the north about 10,000 to 12,000 feet altitude.
10. Timo in sight not stated
11. altitudo 10,000 to 12,000 feet
12. Spend 200 to 225 MPH
13. Direction of flight heading from west to east
21. Tactics Oscillating in a forward whirling movement without losing altitude.
15. Sourd not sta ted
16. Size Five (5) to (10) feet in diameter
17. Color yellowish white
18. Shape sphere
19. Odor dotoetod not stated
20. Apparent construction assumed at first to be a weather balloon
21. Exhaust trails not stated
22. Weather conditions not stated
23. Effect on clouds not stated
24. Skotches or photographs none
25. Manner of disappos rando not stated
26. Romarks:
Over
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REMARKS:
Statement given by Major J. C. Wise, Test Pilot, Miroc Army Air Field, Muroc, California.
On 7 July 1947, at approximately 10:10, while running up the XP-2 on the ground I noticed everyone as looking up into the air. Off to the north about 10,000 to 12,000 feet altitude, was an object that I assumed at first to be a weather balloon, but after looking at it for a while I noticed that it was oscillating in a forward whirling movement without losing altitude. It was traveling about 200 to 225 MPH, and heading from west to east.
The object its yellowish white in color and I would estimate that it was a sphere about 5 to 10 feet in diameter.
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# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
Incidart
1. Dat & July 1947
2. Tine 11:50
3. Location Area 3, Rogers Dry Lake, Califorris.
h. Tum of observer Captain John Paul Strapp
5. Occupation of obsorvor Flight Test
6. dress of observor uroc Ary Air Field, Kuroc, California.
7. Place of observation Observation Truck, Area #3, Rodgers Dry Lake, Calif. 8. Number of objects Une (1) 9. Distance of object from observer 20,000 feet
10.
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
un the 8 July 1947 at 11:50 the undersigned was sitting in an observation truck located in Area #3, Kogers Dry Lake, was gasing upward toward a formation of two (2) P-82's and an A-26 aircraft flying at 20,000 feet, preparing the carry ut of a seat ejection experiment, when I observed a rounded object, white alund mur in color, which at first resebled parachute canopy. The first in- pression was that a premature ejection of the seat and dumpy had occurred. This body was ejected at a determined height lower than 20,000 feet, and was falling at three (3) times the rate observed for the parachute which ejected thirty minutes later. As it fell it drifted slightly north of due west aganist the prevailing rind, toward Mount leon. The speed, horizontal tion could not be determined, hut appeared slower than the maximum velocity 0 aircraft.
As this object descended through a low enough level to permit obrerwtion of its lateral silhouette, it presented a distinat ovular outline, with two (2) projections on the upper surface which ml ht have been thich fins or nobe. These crossed each other at intervals, suggesting either rotation or oscillation of slow •
# CHECK-LIST- UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Dat 4 July 1947 Incidart #5
2. Timo 1305
3. Location Portland, Oregon
b. Tam of observor Kenneth A. McDowell
5. Occupation of obgorvor Fetrolat, Fortland City Police
5. Widras of observor Portia City Police Dept., Portland, Oreget
7. Place of obsermtion Parking lot lack of police station
8. Number of objects 5
9. Distaneo of object from observor 7/5
10. Timo in sight 5/5
11. Altitudo 5/5
12. Spood Great d
13. Direction of flight discs fling anoth, 3, esterly direction
14. Tunties Clyped up and down la avellisting motion at great speed
15. Sound 8:00
16. Size Le
17. Color Could not be deter Dec
18. Shapo Round disc-shaped →
19. Odor dataetod N/S
20. apparent construction B/S
21. Exhaust trails /S No visible sens of propulsion observed
22. Weather conditions X/S
23. Effoet on clouds x/S
24. Skotches or photographs Jone
25. Manner of disappoeranca Quickly-bere any detailed obalry ti
could be de
26. Romarks
(over)
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Officer McDowell stated thst it approximately 1305, 4 July 1947 while Se os on futy Precinct #1 and feeding the pigeone in the parking lot ck of the station he noticed that the pigeons bec ne cuite excited over something and fluttered in the air. Officer kcDowell in 1ood4 around to see sat had disturbed the sew large discs in the air east. of Portland; two disce flying sath and three flying in an esterly direction. He stated be could determine no color to the discs but advised they were Alpping in en up and down oscillating action and were traveling at great speed. He was unable to give an estimate of the speed or altitude of the doce e they were out of sight before any detailed obs ration could be de. Officer McDowellvised that he notifi te Police Radio who immediately broadcast an alert. He co co inciestion of any motivating force nor beard any sound coming from the discs and could give ro description other than round.
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Cross say, three dinge other at an altitude noticed a whitish brown glint to them as the sun reflected from them. Could give no other description nor could he judge the speed er altitude. No sound was made by the objects.
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# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
| 1. | Date 4 July 47 Incidort |
|-|-|
| 2. Timo 1305 | 2. Timo 1305 |
| 3. Location Portland, Oregon | 3. Location Portland, Oregon |
| 4. | Tame of observer D. V. Ellis |
| 5. | Cccupation of observor Patrolman |
| 6. dress of observer Portland City Police Dept., Oregon | 6. dress of observer Portland City Police Dept., Oregon |
| 7. | Plac of observation Portland, Oregon |
| 9. | Number of objects. 3 |
| 9. | Distanco of object from observer x/s |
| 10. Timo in sight x/s | 10. Timo in sight x/s |
| 11. | Altitudo Approx 40,000 ft |
| 12. | Speed terrific |
| 13. | Direction of flight South |
| 1b. | Tastics Straight-line formation except last which flutter to side in are |
| 15. | Sourd Hone |
| 15. | Sizo B.S |
| 17. | Color Waite |
| 18. | Shapo Disc |
| 19. | Odor datooted /S |
| 20. | Apparent construction /S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails Hone |
| 22. | Weather conditions Clear with little or no cloud formation visible<br />from ground |
| 23. | Effect on clouds /S-no aloude |
| 24. | Skotohos or photographs Hone |
| 25. | Manner of disappos ranco 3/8 |
| 26. | Romarks: (over) |
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Patrolam D. . Ellis (also a private pilot) perceived thres flat round discs which flew at terrific speed in straight line formation, the last disc fluttering very rapidly in a side-vay are. He saw no evidence of any motivating powers and there were no vapor or smoke trails. Ho sound could be heard. Ground temperature was 82° with little or no aloud formation..
NOTE: Corroborated account. Witnessed by Patrolman V. A, Lissy (also a private pilot) Both very dependable & trustworthy officers
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Noabere of the bor In Streat at ed out when they here the all-cir dirt. Cust. 2. 4. Proin, Purbo Pilot, a.?. 71s the objects and said they supe red to be the from arte g whether to wire six.
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: & *batic that the dise
were cot planes.
PLB 1TY:
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
From the Cre 1-5, Portland, Oregon
(Referee incidents 5. 6. 7. 8 and 8)
Whatever they are, there are some diso-like objects flying around in the sky.
Or else eight (8) Portland area policemen end deputy sheriffs wo sighted the objects Friary, mumerous private citizens, the crew of a United Air Lines plene over Boise, Ida, and a costgueresen who clins to have hotographed one neer Seattle, are all wrong.
In Portland, the alert we sound over police redio st 1: P. M. Friday, fter the East Side Stetin received a score of the Macs were overbed. Mithin seconds, two prowl or rente stery craft.
FLAKES SEX, NOISE LACKING.
First to resort in vere Patrolen er Direy and Rolet Eilis in Cer No. 2, we sted Orem Paz, Br 11 water as civilia il:ts, tote three of the objects within 30 seconds trivelig at re height and spect over the park. The rent the curd no excine noises but saw flakes. The objects se seier utic and changed direction light. The trolmen cred dout movie of c size of the objects it would be possible to age their speed or altitude.
Petrolaan Eel Patterson i cz do. 1 st. 32 Ave. Foster rond to 12 eastwerd from where the cs@ tu. Tele.) ve a coading at of the on. He su seemed to
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# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Dute 4 3+ 1947
2. Tino P. E.
Incidort 10
3. Loention Party in It
1. Same of observor
5. Occupation of obsorver Pilot
6. address of observor UAL Cfice Bin
Over Bett, I.
7. Place of observation -
8. Nunbor of objects 2-5 t first, then 276
9. Distanco of object from observer
10. Timo in sicht
11. Altitudo /
12. Spood /s
13. Direction of flight Virtimi
Tuettes
15. Sound 3/3
16. Size
17. Color
18. Shapo Could not be ascertained at age tes
bottom to the ty
19. Odor dotooted 1/5
20. apparent construction 1/5
21. Exhaust trails 3/5
22. Woathor conditions N/5 het ont ned
23. Effect on clouds /S
21. Skotches or photographs Fore
25. Hanner of disappearance Could not be ascert ind
26. Romarks: (72)
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Cant P. J. S4th, VAL Filot, route to Shere; that he d the entire of westbound AL leri Bett, Irto. At sex lece 11 ro "Loose Fortin." Day collect Morrow, Steverdess, to the or it to verify this, the erectually see the discs. She aw them too. Then they saw 4re of thew, three cluster together, and a th by itsal, effet.
Capt 1th Cescribed them as follows:
"somethings" which wors": e bottoid 155
sit to." Silhouettede contently fr
tock off at 104.
thou in one in for about 5 iles. Finally they
81.ble to tat ether the
Blaine the eluce "fec.p't
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# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
Incidort
1. Dute July 17
2. Time Svaning
3. Location
1. Name of observer
5. Occupation of obgorvor
6. Address of observor 16 Ct
7. Place of observation
8. Number of objects 9. Distanco of object from observer
10.
Timo in sight -
11.
Altitude
1/3
12.
Spood
13. Direction of flight
1h. Tactics Forizontal fit
15. Sound 3/s
16. Size X, S
17. Color
18. Shapo
19. Odor dotoctod
20. Apparont construction /S
21. Exhaust trails /
22. Woathor conditions /S
23. Effect on clouds N/S
24. Skotohes or photographs 1 neve
25. Manner of disappearance S
26. Romarks: (over)
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The results of Ryan's shotorshiel gainst the fork background of the evenire sky. He took the icture directly overted. Be 4 vite wted it for abt 10 minutes se it seemed to speed across the tiny 21st great height.
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# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
| 1. | Dit 4 July 1947 Incidint s 12 |
|-|-|
| 2. Tina 1305 | 2. Tina 1305 |
| 3. | Location Vancouver, Washington |
| 1. | of observor John Sulliv |
| 5. | Cocupation of cbsorvor Sheriff's Deputy |
| 6. | tires of observer Vancouver, Washington |
| 7. | Plac of obsǝration Vancouver, Washington, "ground" |
| 8. | Number of objects 20 to 30 |
| 9. | Distanes of object from absorver 3 to 5 miles away over Portland |
| 10. | Timo in sight w/s |
| 11. | Altitudo x/S |
| 12. | Speed E/S |
| 13. | Direction of flight /S |
| Th. | Tactics/S |
| 15. | Sourd Low huming sound |
| 16. | Size B/S |
| 17. | Color /8 |
| 18. | Shapo wy shaped - like flock of geese |
| 19- | Odor dotooted .S |
| 20. | apparent construction /A |
| 21. | Exhaust trails M/S |
| 22. | Honthor conditions x/S |
| 23. | Effect on clouds /s |
| 2. | Skotches or photographs one |
| 25. | Nannor of disappos ranco |
| 26. | Romarks: (OTR) |
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In Vancouver, Washington, Sheriff's Deputies, John Sullivan & Clarence McKay and Fred Krives, heard the Portland police radio broadcast and r out of the Sheriff's office to look at the sky. Over Portland about three to five miles may, Sullivan said, they say 20 to 30 objects like aglight of gee se." They heard a low humming Round.
CORROBORATED ACCOUNT
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
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Incidont
Incident # 13
1. Date: 4 July 1947
2. Time: 1100
3. Location: Portland, Oregon
4. Name of observer: L. A. Evans
5. Occupation of observer: N/S
6. Address of observer: 2433 SW Madison Ave.
7. Place of observation: Portland, Oregon - ground
8. Number of objects: 1 at first 2 later
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: 2 - 4 seconds
11. Altitude: one object appeared not too high, 2 others appeared far away & very high
12. Speed: very fast
13. Direction of flight: 1. west to east, 2 - north
14. Tactics: N/3
15. Sound: N/S
16. Size: N/S
17. Color: Resembled metallic discs glinting in sunlight
18. Shape: disc
19. Odor detected: n/s
20. Apparent construction: n/s - unless metallic
21. Exhaust trails: N/S
22. Weather conditions: N/S
23. Effect on clouds: N/S
24. Sketches or photographs: None
25. Manner of disappearance: out of sight within 2 to 4 seconds
26. Remarks: (over)
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Three discs were observed by X, A. Ivans & neighbors, one object appeared very high and two others sype red far away and very high. One traveled from went to cest, two others traveled north. They resembled metallic disce glinting in the amlight. They first appeared in the west and were out of sight in the sont in 2 to 4 seconds.
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
Incident #14
1. Date 4 July 47
2. Time 1630
3. Location Portland, Oregon
4. Name of observer Mrs. Lawrence J. Heyward
5. Occupation of observer N/S
6. Address of observer 6124 N. E. 21st Ave., Portland
7. Place of observation Portland, Oregon - ground
8. Number of objects 1
9. Distance of object from observer N/S
10.
Timo in sight /s
11. Altitudo.
x/s
12.
Speed
Slow
13. Direction of flight /s
14. Tactics Flipping around
15. Sound B/s
16. Size
dime
17.
Color silvery
18.
Shapo round
19. Odor dotooted 4/5
20. Apparent construction /S apparently metallio
21. Exhaust trails W/S
22. Wonthor conditions /S
23. Effoot on clouds x/s
25. Skotches or photographs None
25. Kanner of disappearance/s
26. Romarks: At 30 P. K. Mes rence J. Hayward, 6124 21st Ave. ported sighting & do the a new dine typing in the air over the district, he said it smd to be moving slowly.
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1. Dato 4 July 1947
2. Timo 1700
Incident 15
3. Location Portland, Oregon h. Jamo of observor Thomas W. Dyer
5. Occupation of obgorvor /s
6. Address of observor 1232 N. . 59th Ave
7. Placo of observation Portland, Oregon
9. Number of objects 3 9. Distance of object from observor /S
10. Timo in sight x/s
11. Altitude high
12. Speed 1/s
13. Diroction of flight 1-southeast; 2- northeast
1h. Tactics x/S
15. Sound/S
16. Size /S
17. Color silver
18. Shepo /S
19. Odor dotootod /s
20. Apparent construction /s
21. Exhaust trails x/S
22. Woathor conditions 3/8
23. Effect on clouds /S
24. Skotohas or photographs /s
25. Manner of disappoeranco /s
26. Romarks: One object was he ding southeast and two others were
going northeast.
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Incidint
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# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
| 1. | Date 4 July 1947 |
|-|-|
| 2. | Timo 1100 |
| 3. Location Mt Jefferson, Oregon | 3. Location Mt Jefferson, Oregon |
| 1. | am of observer 0. J. Bogne |
| 5.. | Occupation of observor B/S |
| 6. | Atdreas of observor Tigard, Oregon |
| 7. | Place of observation Bear Redmond-ground |
| 8. | Number of objects 4 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer/S |
| 10. | Tino in sight /s |
| 11. | Altitude /S |
| 12. | Spood B/S |
| 13. | Direction of fight 3/8 |
| 16. | Tootics/S |
| 15. | Sound/S |
| 16. | Size /S |
| 17. | Color /S |
| 18. | Shapo dise |
| 19. | Odor dotoctod /s |
| 20. | Apparent construction /s |
| 21. | Exhaust trails /s |
| 22. | Woathor oonditions 3/6 |
| 23. | Effect on clouds /S |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs 5 Hone |
| 25. | Manner of disappan ranco /s |
[page 45]
# CHECK-LIST-UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
Incidort
1. Date
2. Tino
3. Locution 21. Ta
h. Han of observor
5. Occupation of observor
6. address of observor Idaho
7. Place of observation
8. Number of objects
9. Distanco of object from observor
10.
Time in sight
11.
Altitudo
12.
Speed
13. Direction of flight
1h.
Tucties
15.
Sound
16. Sizo
17.
Color
18.
Shapo
19.
Odor dotoetod
1/5
20.
Apparent construction
21.
Exhaust trails 215
22.
Woathor conditions
23.
Effoet on clouds
Drawing
24.
Skotches or photographs
25.
Manner of disappearance
26. Romarks:
[page 46]
25 les
200
thickess bei about 1/20
of width
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
Mtness strolling in his orchard in an easterly direction when his grandson called his attention to the funny flying fishes in the sky Locking up be saw 2 strange looking craft flying very fast in a very straight course from West to last but alightly to the North. The sun was to observer's right and the sky cloudless which seemed to make the objects reflect the light rather brilliantly. As a result the shape was not clearly evident but he distinctly observed that they did not have wings and they looked like cigars-longer than they were wide. They were flying together,one object to the rear about one city block apart and to the right of the leading plane. They did not dip nor veer from a straight flight in any manner. Seemed very high but observer could not judge this except that they were at least a mile high and possibly 5 miles high. There was no noise nor sound of any kind. The trail or exhaust was very usual and seemed like a slight trace of steam attached to the plane which disappeared immediately. It did not persit in the air like vapor trails nor like exhaust from ordinary planes and jet air craft. Witness familiar with aircraft since they fly over his property daily. He was positive that they were not meteors, birds nor ordinary aircraft.
[page 50]
CHECK-LIST-UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
Incident 20
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
| 1. | Dato, 20 Oct 47 |
|-|-|
| 2. | Time 1100 |
| 3. | Location Xenia, Ohio |
| 1. | Han of observer Ruth Atkinson |
| 5. | Occupation of obgorvor /S |
| 6. | address of obsorvor R 1, Xenia, Ohio |
| 7. | Flued of observation Xenia, Ohio |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distanco of object from observer 3/8 |
| 10. | Tina in sight x/S |
| 11. | Altitudo 1000 1500 ft |
| 12. | Spcod fast |
| 13. | Dirootion of flight Southwest |
| 1h. | Tactics straight course |
| 15. | Sound Home |
| 16. | Sizc 12" in dia. |
| 27. | Color Silver |
| 18. | Shapo round |
| 19. | Odor dotootad |
| 20. | Apparont construction/s |
| 21. | Exhaust trails /s |
| 22. | Woathor conditions /s |
| 23. | Sffoot on clouds /S |
| 24. | Skotohos or photographone |
| 25. | Manner of disappoerance /S |
[page 51]
# CHECK-LIST UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Dato P7 Juno 47
Incidort #21
2. Time 1615
3. Loention
Dey Moinen, Tom
hame of observor Dale Ba
5. Occupation of observor azing Stories Magazine
6. dr of observor 11, Crocker, o.
7. Flac of observation lot stated
6. Number of objects at first 5. than 13
9. Distanco of object from observer Not stated
10. Tino in sight Not stated
11. Altitudo 1200 ft.
12. Spood 300 aph
13. Direction of flight
1h. Tantics alle file
15. Sourd 111e an electric motor or dymano
15. Sizc about 12 ft. thick & 175 to 250 ft. in diameter
17. Color Dirty white
18. Shopo Tetween oircle and oval-inverted saucer
19. Odor dotoetod Not stated
20. Apparent construction Hot stated
21. Exhaust trails Ne statedl
22. Woathor conditions Not stated
23. Effect on clouds Hot stated
24. Skotchas or photographs Hone
25. Mannor of disappos renco lot stated
26. Romarks tione
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Dut 21 June 1947
Incidirt #
2. Time Shortly before noon
3. Location Stokens, wa
4. Han of observer
5. Occupation of obscrvor coated
6. irs of observor
скале,
7. Place of obscrution Solane,
8. Mumber of objects
one rat,
sters more indistinc
3. Distance of object from observer
10. Timo in sight bated
!l. Altitudo c5,000 Seet
12. Spond alert 2 motored lane.
l ;, • Direction of flight Souto, & little to act
14. Tactics Flashed tally as it moved on
15. Sourd
10 stated
16. Sizc
17. Color
Si
slary
18.
Shapo
las crisco
19. Cdor dotooted ot stated
20. apparert construction ashes or disca
21. Exhaust trails lot stated
22. Wonthor conditions Not stated
23. Effect on elouds fot stated
2L . Skatches or photographs sone
25. Mannor of disappos ranoo became less distinct it flashed repeatedly,
26. Remarks: (over)
[page 53]
On Saturday Jane let, shortly before hoc5, man in our varit home when 1 happened to glance up at a passing lane. I all say the she a two nictored one from one be any bases, inst at about 10,000 or 12,000. feet. on the mere glance at the plane a brit shiny as attract my attention, con fre appro two or three those lor than the lane, atsily ale by line of vision of the plane. first bou it was way the olane ad turom out hant bills, but tide cod by (this ashes or disks) wore auead of the plane. One tid different 50, 5 seas to re ey were not traveling as fast as ic real to, now, at shatever they me, there be que larte, bein slain an the one wa • .. And again, you tmvein taastus. least some of the smaller Clashes, if ali wars or Mee an the lane, but these rest ou reel lover, otr t and oblined, as it didy.
[page 55]
An chinct was sem in is localit, on 12 Jun 17. The hour approximately tho P and we (ye and weloveling wist to the Plantation Golf Course, which is approximately ve ties from oise. On the hanno to set sot.in to mich sellin, a load.s Talon sape and fuste looding se armor cat in t Seter 2 traveling loulding the fact. Bay wout les Ustant, ad from our loc on, appro 2,000 Za fa ta air.
Note: Witness states he has had "Aircraft Recognition" in the USAF about 4 times and is positive that the object sighted was not an airplane
[page 56]
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1. Dato 12 June 1947
Inciirt 24
2. Timo 6:15 P.. evening
3. Loction Weiser, Idaho
h. Fan of observor Mrs. Herbert Erickson
5. Cccupation of observor Not Stated
6. Atdress of observor R. 2, Weiser, Idaho
7. Place of observation Weiser, Idaho toward the west
9. Number of objects 1 at first later 1 more
9. Distanco of object from observer Not stated
10. Timo in eight few seconds
11. Altitudo Not stated
12. Speed Not stated
13. Dirootion of flight South easterly course
•
Tuntics shooting up and down
15. Sourd None
15. Sizo Not stated to far away to determine
17. Color 0listening in the sun
18. She po Not stated to far away to detemine
19. Odor dotected Not stated
20. apparent construction object hich emitted vapor
21. Exhaust trails Vapor looked like clouds, kept shape and seened to glide
across the sky to the east.
22. Weather conditions ear
23. Effact on clouds Not atated
2. Skatches or photographs None
25. Mannor of disappearance only a glisten and vapor could no longer be seen
26. Romarks: (over)
dup
[page 57]
On the evening of June 12 about 6:15, a neighbor and I returning home from another neighbors, glanced into the sky toward the west, and saw what we thought was anoke from an airplane, She mentioned that she had never seen that before, so we stopped to look and listen, thinking we would see the plane. But there was no sound, so we kept lookding until we saw a tiny object from which the vapor was emitting. It was so far away we could not determine the size or even the shape. Its only identity was a glisten in the sun. We had watched this one for a few seconds, when from the general direction of the sun, another object shot into the sky. It followed the general direction of the first, shooting up and down before settling to a south-easterly course across the sky, where we followed them until they were only a glisten and the vapor could no longer be seen. After the objects were gone, we continued to look and to watch the vapor that had been left which now looked like clouds but kept a shape, and this shape seemed to glide across the sky to the East where there was a black streak leading to the horizon. The vapor stayed in the sky for over an hour.
[page 58]
I
# CHECK-LIST-UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
| 1. | Datu July 1947 |
|-|-|
| 2. | Tina |
| 3. | Location List or lost maton, Janney |
| 4. | Nume of observer Anericnall |
| 5. | Cccupation of cbsorvor Top stitial |
| 6. | tires of observer octric, raison, |
| 7. | Flaco of observation Southhout later of the nat<br />theading rura |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distanco of object from observer at |
| 10. | Timo in sicht Ket Statel |
| 21. | Altitudo |
| 12. | Spcod |
| 13. | Direction of flight over cat cranton |
| ib. | Tactics |
| 25. | Sourd Got sited |
| 15. | Size Not statel |
| 17. | Color Laurious |
| 18. | Shupo P saucar no tail halo |
| 15. | Odor dotected ct stated |
| 20. | apparent construction Not stated |
| 21. | Exhaust trails loun |
| 22. | Woathor conditions Bright Woontht |
| 23. | Effoot on clouds Not stated |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs |
| 25. | Manner of disapposranco hot stated |
| | Romarks: Over |
[page 59]
As to report having seen a "flying saucer" on July 4, 1947, avelin cist over at Tronton at 11:45 p.. it a "flying" ann fast, was. self-inous dth no tail or halo. Ne moon he was right at the time taniin on the southbound platform of the eston station of the railroad.
[page 60]
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Date 10 July 1947
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
Incidort #26
2. Time Between 3:00 and 5:00 PM in the afternoon
3. Location Pan American Airways, Harmon Field, Newfoundland
. and of observor Robart . Leidy
5. Cccupation of obsorvor
Station Mechanic
6. dars of observor APC 36, c/o Postraster, ew York, New York
7. Place of observation Traveling in a car returning from fishing. 8. Number of objects 1
9. Distance of object from observor Not Stated
10. Timo in sicht Not stated
11. Altitude lot stated
12. Spoode of speed in a circle because of the arcs in the path.
13. Direction of flight
Tueties Definite trail and caused clouis to break open as it went through. It looked to be traveling in a circle and left sharp edges to cloud 15. Sourd Not stated
16.
Sizo
Not stated
27. Color No difference in color looked as if object broke the cloud and left
this opening.
18. Chapo Trail horizontal
19. Odor dotected Not stated
20. apparent construction object or flying discs
21. Exhaust trails bluish streak
22. Weather conditions Clear with clouds
23. Effect on clouds Cut a path through the cloud & you could see the trail right through the clouds, and it left sharp edges on the clouds. ali. Sketches or photographs Kodachrome film
25. Manner of disappearance Not atuted
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 61]
Mr. Woodruff saw the object or flying disc firet and said he saw the thing travelling through the sky. We did not believe him at first but when he was so concerned about it we stopped the car and got out. I had my camera so took a picture of it. There me a luish streak laft in the sky which could not have been a cloud formation. It was a definite trail and caused the clouds to break open as it went through. It cut a clear path through the cloud and you could see the trail right through the cloud, it looked to be travelling in a big circle and it left sharp edges to the clouds. The trail looked as if an object passed through similar to that of a pebble leaving a ria; in the pond. There was no difference in color. It looked as if the object broke and cloud and left this opening.
[page 63]
them of 10 y 1947 we can over the ye hain to Toce
20 vill rogain. The har sofa agit e coul ra
rough to datshiel r. ccdr said "look at the or in the s. 2
100's! ma 11 s tlack vapor trail. conds 1920 VEP7 sectoral
sere dxes 00 to 10,000 Seat,ject was five st
leaving you could see the sky, inte ut.
bangun leather to a wel, no 1 you ajali ini,
a core of the object was approx for the trail
slack in coinen, vasac the blue sky.
milom or less al norons the inatet hath.
# CHECK-LIST UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Data 10 July 1947
Incidort 27A
2. Time 1700
3. Locution amon eld, New Foundland
4. tamo of observor John E. Woodruff
5. Cecupation of obscrvor Chief eckard c, Pan American Airways
6. Address of observor Pan American Airways, Harmon Field, Newfoundland
7. Place of observation tanamon Field and Stephenville Crossing
cover the hill
8. Number of objects 1
9. Distanco of object from observer Not statel
10. Timo in sicht XSplit second
11. Altitudo Between 8000 to 20,000 rt
12. Spood Terrific rate
13. Direction of flight North North East
1h. Tactics Travelling horisontal
15. Sourd Not st tod
16. Sizc About the size of a 54 or a Constellation
!7. Co l or Translucent
lA. ~ht.po Mek like a wheel
19. Odor datectod Not Stated
20. Apparent construction disk
21. Exhaust trails dark bluish approx. 15 to 20 miles long
22. Wenthor conditions Very clear and clouds very scattered 23. Effect on clouds Oponed the clouds it went through the air.
24. Sketches or photographs Hone
25. Manner of disappearance Not stated
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 65]
John B. Woodruff saw one of the so called "ying disks" or other object on 10 July, at approximately 1700. We were coming back from a fishing trip, and coming over the hill between here and Stephenville Crossing you can see the cloude formation ahead, I saw the object break out where the clouds opened and it left its trail boldind it. It was very clear and the clouds were very scattered. I'd say the approximately altitude of the clouds was from 8000 to 10,000 feet. The object appeared to be a translucent disk like a wheel travelling at a terrific rate of speed and opened the clouds as it went through the air. The disk was travelling horisontal. It appeared to be about the sise of a 54 or Constellation. It spread the clouds out about half mile. It cut a clear path right through the cloud. It left a trail dark blueish in color similar to a high power light. The trail was approximately 15 to 20 miles long.
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
| 1. | Dato 21. June 1547 Incident 25 |
|-|-|
| 2. Tina Not statel | 2. Tina Not statel |
| 3. Locution Take | 3. Locution Take |
| | 1. Tume of observor Tt Govt Jonald S. Whitehead |
| 5. | Comupation of obscrvor |
| 6. | dras of observar |
| 7. | Place of observ tion Idaho tostern sly |
| 8. | Number of objnota 1 |
| 2. | Distanco of object from observer |
| 10. | Timo in sight Not stated |
| 11. | Altitudo Not bed |
| 12. | Speed dad Remained immobile |
| 13. | Direction of flight Didn' ad to go below the horizon<br />with the rotation the earth |
| | Tactics obodne hovering |
| 15. | Sourd Mattated |
| 15. | Size not stated |
| 17. | Color not stabal |
| 18. | Shr.po donet-like |
| 19. | Caor dotootod Not statel |
| 20. | apparent construction not sate |
| 21. | Exhaust trails at stated |
| 22. | Westhor conditions Not stated |
| 23. | Effect on clouds coset-1ks hanging in the western sky |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs Hot stated |
| 25. | Mannor of wanel to below the horizon with the<br />disappearance polation of the earth. |
| 26. | Romarks: over) |
[page 67]
Lt Gov Whitehead said that he saw a "comet-like object hanging in the western sky June 24." He stated that the object "didn't move but just seemed to go below the horison with the rotation of the earth.*
# CHECK-LIST-UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
At approximately 1200 noon on the 1, of June I was lying in the front yard of my home. There was a lad mowing the lawn at the time. I looked into the sky and saw ten articles flying from the South to the North at what I would judge to be 8500 ft. The objects were flying at approximately what I would judge to be 350 miles per hour. I distinctly remember that at the time I saw the articles I mentioned it to the lad who was mowing the lawn at the time. I told the lad that the objects were in all probability some sort of Army or Navy test planes from the nearby test centers on the deserts of Southern California. The objects resembled the pictures that I have seen of the XF5U-1, the so called "Flying Flapjack" that the Navy is testing. At approximately 115 I want back into the yard to sit and lie in the shade. At this time the objects reappeared going from North to South, although this time there were only seven of the articles. When I first saw the original ten objects they were flying in a "y" formation with one object seemingly straggling in the rear of the formation. When the objects appeared the second time they were still in the "V" formation although there was only soven of the objects at this time. I renbaber at this time that I told the lad, who was still working on the lam, that probably three of the objects had proceeded back to their base on a different course. I actually thought that this was the case, that the other three objects had probably gone back to their base on the other side of the mountains from Bakersfield. I am firmly convinced that the articles I saw are actually some sort of flying machines although I cannot say from where they came or to where they were going.
# CHECK-LIST-UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
| 1. | Dato 7 January 199 Incidort # |
|-|-|
| 2. | Time 19:5 EST |
| 3. | Tecution Toolourney Arno, Colitur, ho |
| h. | Tans of observor Charles E. Pen, Capt. |
| 5. | Cccupation of obscrvor st. nations Pilot) |
| 6. | dre of observor pr |
| 7. | Plues of obscrv tion may |
| 8. | Number of objets i |
| 2. | Distance of object from observers out o |
| 10. | Timo in sight |
| 11. | Altitudo |
| 12. | Spood alom |
| 13. | Direction of flight st |
| 1h. | Tuties and on and off, it appear to bufal |
| 15. | Sourd |
| 16. | Sizo targesius of A fool 11 b |
| 17. | Color |
| 18. | Shapo 13 50 loods othe |
| 19. | Cáor dotectod |
| 20. | apparent construction 11ke a ot light |
| 21. | Exhaust trails Bluish streaks like a jet effect out |
| | from right (according to Mr. Boudreaux on "squawk" box. |
| 22. | Wonthor conditions 5 solid overcast |
| 23. | Effect on clouds Hot statei |
| وناح | Skotches or photographs lone |
| 25. | Manner of disapposranco descarding and burning out, |
| 26. | Romarks: (Over) |
[page 71]
ery bright white light southwest of the fild. The light did not cast a boat and send the size of a floo ht. From the round the light appeared to westward. It was further west and lower than gaw it in the mir, also the light us stilar to that of a lantern lint in in that itsering. The it varied yellowish to orange and peared to he escorting and burning out. The Litter obsbry en may be th we are tolling and descending deny the 11. t was not nearly a bit as the second observation. At t varit Aar to be neving thouhan sashed ou vw off tear us is a xast descent. 43 se naked eye could t no only not at oil aged us that dr lookin at a la sort 1. as not a davenly in split the Lectores ac de cla use the sich a thought. Iar in case south regs ab,
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Duto 7 Jan 48 Incidont 30a
2. Tino 1925
3. Location N/S - presumably near Lockbourne
1. Name of observor Albert R. Pickering
5. Occupation of observor VHF/DF Operator (CAF-7)
6. Address of observor 332d Fighter Wing, Lockbourne
7. Place of observation Lockbourne objects seen over Commercial Point
8. Munbor of objects 1
9. Distanco of object from obsorver Approx 3 to 5 miles (Rpts f/ daan Fld & Clinton Cy Airport & from pilot over Columbus indicate distance much farther) 10. Timo in sight 20 minutes
11. Altitudo. Around 10,000 ft -
12. Speed greater than 500 MPH in level flight
13. Direction of flight 120° (East)
1h. Tactics Climbed and descended vertically performed circles - it circled one place for duration of 3 360° turns then moved to another position 15. Sound None and again circled 16. Size Larger than C-47
17. Color Amber
18. Shapo Round or oval
19.
Odor dotoctod
N/S
20. Apparent construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails Amber exhaust trail about 5 times the length of object
22. Woathor conditions High overcast at 10,000 ft
23.
Effoot on clouds
[page 73]
When first sighted around 1925 Eastern Standard Time, the object appeared to hover in one position for quite some time, moving very little. It disappeared once for about a minute (presumably entering overoast). After emerging below the overcast it circled one place for the duration of three 360° turns, then moved to another position and circled some more. Turns required approximately 30 to 40 seconds each diameter estimated about 2 miles.
••
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
In moving from one place to another a tail (approximately the same color- amber as the object) appeared) which seemed to be about 5 times the length of the object. The shape of the object was either round or oval and appeared about the size of a C-47 plane. Just before disappearing it came very near the ground, stayed about 10", then cligbed back to its original position at a very fast rate of speed, leveled off, and disappeared into the overcast (10,000 ft) heading 120". Its speed was greater than 500 Hin level light. Visible for some 20 minutes. No noise or sound could be heard. The color of the object itself was an amber light but the intensity was not sufficient to obscure the outline of the configuration which was approximately round. During the up and down movement no maneuvering took place. Motions like that of an elevator climbing and descending vertically. The exhaust trail was noticeable only during forward speed. At one time the object appeared to touch the ground.
NOTE: Appe ar od approximately 3 to 5 miles away from Lockbourne in immediate vicinity of Commercial Point (Reports from Clinton Cy Airport, Godman Fld & from pilot of plane in vicinity of Columbus indicate the distance to be much greater)
[page 74]
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Dat 7 January 1948
Incidort #30.2
2. Time Between 1915 and 1930 EST Later 1935 to 1940
3. Loestion Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio
4. Name of observor Mr. Boudreaux
5. Occupation of cbsorvor Tower Operator
6. Address of observar Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio
7. Placs of observation Tower, Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio
9. Number of objects 1
9. Distance of object from observar ot stated
10. Tino in sight about 15 minutes
11. Altitudo Not stated
12. Spcod Not stated
13. Direction of flight Southwest
1h. Tactics execute Bobbed up and down
15: Sourd Not abated None
16. Size gt..சக்..ணிக் hormous
17. Color waite to amber as it moved southwest it changed from amber to
red
18. Shapa Glowing object with a cone-shaped streak to the right
19. Odor dutoetod Not stated
20. Apparent construction Not stated
21. Exhaust trails Bluish streaks like a jet effect out from the right
22. Won thor conditions Sky overcast
23. Effect on clouds Not stated
24. Skatehes or photographs None
25. Nanner of disappon ranoo went out
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 75]
Saw what he thought was a star but then he noticed the sky was overcast so it could't have been a star. It me a glowing object with a cone- shaped streak to the right. It glowed from white to amber. He says he first noticed it over the Lockbourne Power Plants just southwest of here. The object was moving southwest and it changed from amber to red and then disappeared. Mr. Boudreaux, said the 11 it was what he had been watching about 15 minutes or so and that through the field glasses it appeared to have bluish steaks like a jet effect out from the right. He stated that it went out while Capt. Micdee was in the pattern. During the con- versation he said it could be seen again (1935-1940).
[page 76]
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Dito 7 January 1948
Incident #30c
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
2. Timo Around 1940
3. Location Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio 1. Name of observer M. Eisele 5. Occupation of obscrvor DF Operator, Lockbourne Control Tower 6. Adruss of observor Lockbourne AAD, Columbus, Ohio 7. Place of observation Ground, Lockbourne AAB 8. Number of objects 1
9. Distance of object from observor An estimated 5 miles altho rpts f/Godman Pld, Clinton Airport & relayed rpt f/Columbus, 0, indicated such greater distance 10. Timo in sight around 15 minutes
11. Altitudo 5,000 ft
12. Spood 500 as indicated by rpts f/Godaan 7ld Clinton Cy airport
13. Direction of flight Appeared to lovor but performed eliptical, counter- clock wise course when it descended to horison (1") remained stationary (3") returning 1h. Tactics See 13 original position (3") 15. Sound No sound
16. Sizo About size of runway light when viewed from 500 ft - apparently
anormous see 9 above
17. Color Red to arbi-yellow
18. Shapo
Circular
19. Odor dotoctod N/
20. Apparent construction /S
21. Exhaust trails Thin wisp of trail five times diameter of object
22. Woather conditions high overeast
23. Effect on clouds N/ was under overcast
24. Skotohos or photographs None
25. Hanner of disappearance Faded and lowered into horison
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 77]
Object first seen 15° above horison in the West-Southwest of Lockbourne omitting a ruddy rod 14ght which changed to an amber-yellow at intervals not exceeding 1 to 2 seconds. Ita size and magnitule were greater than that of any stara good comparison of the size and agitade would be a runway light at full intensity viewed from a distance of 500 ft. Shape - circular with the exception of a thin wisp of tail extending towards-the horizon, the tail being 5 times the diator of the object in Longth. Yor approxian tely 10 minuts it rained antionless, thereupon it descended to the horison in about ", hovered on the horison in 3", then ascended to its original positio in about 3", the course being eliptical, counter cloak- mise. It then faded and lowered toward the horism disappearing at 1955. No sound was heard from the object at any time.
Note: Object appeared about 5 iles from Lockbourne, however info received f/odmand and Clinton County Tower plus a relayed re ort from a pilot over Columns, C., indicated that they all had observed a sindlar phenomenon in the same general direction and position at the Bare time.
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Dute 7 January 198
Incident # 32
2. Time 1953
3. Location Columbus
Fame of observor Lt. C. W. Thomas
5. Occupation of obgorvor Pilot
Address of observer Flight AF 9944 Dayton to Washington
7. Flue of observation Cross Country flight from Dayton to Wash, at
Columbus Airways to the West
8. Number of objects 1
9. Distanco of object from observor About 15 ils
10. Tino in sight Not stated
11. Altitudo 3000 feet
12. Speed Seemed stationery
13. Direction of flight Stationery
1h. Tuetics No maneuvers
15. Sound Not stated
16. Sizo
Large
17.
Color amber
18.
Shopo like a large star or planet
19.
Cáor dotooted
Not stated
Apparent construction
20.
Not stated
21.
Exhaust trails
None
Woathor conditions Dark and overcast
23. Effect on clouds. Not stated
21.. Sketches or photographs None
25.
Manner of disappoa ranco
Not stated
26. Romarks: Large bright light off to the west. They estimated it below them, or about 3000 ft. It seemed stationery. The light was amber and looked like a large star or planet. It was about 15 miles amy from them. (over)
[page 80]
LA C.W.Thomas and It Sins were making a regular cross country flight and reported in to Columbus Airways who asked them if they saw any unusual object in the sky. This report was relayed to Lockbourne - See Eisele's report inaidont 300.
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1. Date 7 Jan 48
Incidort
33
2. Time Betwear 1345 and 1350
3. Location Godman Fld, Fort Knox, Ky
4. Famo of observor T/Sgt Quinton A. Blackwell
5. Occupation of observor Chf Operator in Control Tower at Godman Fld, Ky.
6. Address of observor, Air Air Commenti Sve, ATC Detachment 733-5 AF Base Unit (103D ACS) Ondan Md., Ft Knox, Ky. 7. Place of observation Tower, Goduan: Pld.
8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer 1/5
10. Timo in sicht 1/
11. Altitudo Over 15,000 ft
12. Speed In excess of P-1
13. Diroction of flight South
11. Tustics N/S continued climbing
15. Sound Hot Sta ed
16. Size Trendous
17. Color Silvery or metallic
18. Shapo N/S
19. Odor dotootod N/S
20. Apparent construction N/- seemed metallic
21. Exhaust trails 1/3
22. Weather conditions N/S
23. Effect on clouds x/s
24. Skotches or photographs None
25. Manner of disappos rance H/S
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 82]
At approximately 1320 Sgt Cook from the Ce's office notified the observer (T/Sgt Quinton A Blackwell) that according to Ft Know Military Police & "Town State Police, a large circular object about 250 to 300 ft in diameter was over Mansville, Ky. Advised him to check with Aray Flight Svc. They advised negative but shortly thereafter reported object over Irvington, Ky, then Owensboro, Ky. Object first sighted by Blackwell about 1345 to 1350 over south Godman Fid.
Verification: 1st Lt Orner (Detachment Commander)
Capt Carter (Operations Officer)
Col Hix (Co) sighted it about 1420
At approximately 1430 to 140, four P-51's approached Godman f/south anroute /arietta, Ga. to Standiford Fld, Ky. Blackwell asked Flight Leader NC 69 to attempt to identify object. Accompanied by two other planes he proceeded south (/Godman. Fourth plane proceeded to Standiford Fld almo.
[page 84]
southwest
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At approx 1420 7 Jan 15, Duealer secompanied by Lt Col 3. G. Wood want to Godman Control Tower to observe an unidentified serial object. Shortly after their arrival Col Hix, the Commanding Officer was somed. At about this time Duesler first sighted a bright silver object. Then Col Hix arrived. Shortly thereafter a flight of four P-51's flow over Godman. Leader was. contacted to parse object. He assented and three P-51's climbed on the course, the fourth P-51 returning to base. Flight leader called to observe that "object was twelve o'clock high." Asked to describe it, he stated "it is bright and aliabing away from me." He stated at first that it was going about 180 N. The Coatrol Tower lost sight of the flight but could still see the object. (In connection with this, Lt Col E. Garrison Wood who witnessed the sighting stated that while it appeared about 1/10 the size of a full moon, if the thing were a great distance away, as compared to the diminishing size of the P-51's flying toward it, it would seem that it was at least several hundred feet in diameter.) Shortly after MG 861, the flight leader, stated that be was "at 15,000 ft and still climbing He stated that he judged the speed to be the same as his or approx 360 MP. One of his planes then asked him to level off but no reply was heard from the flight le der. That was the last message received from any member of the flight.
[page 90]
At approx 1407, 7 Jan 48, Capt Carter was called by Lt Orner, AACS Detachment Commander, to come to Tower to witness an unidentified aerial object.
Object appeared round and white (whiter than the clouds that passed in front of it) and could be seen thru cirue clouds.
[page 92]
tere
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Incidart
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| 2. Timo xxx 1445 | 2. Timo xxx 1445 | 2. Timo xxx 1445 |
|-|-|-|
| 3. | Location | |
| h. | Como of observer -2 2. | |
| 5. | Cccupation of obscrvor | |
| 6. | Mdress of observor | |
| 7. | Place of observation O | |
| 8. | Number of objects | |
| 9. | Distanco of object from observer | |
| 10. | Timo in sight xxxxxxxxxx Apparently over 1 hour and a half | |
| 11. | Altitudo xx 20,000 ft | |
| 12. | Speod | |
| 13. | Direction of flicht | |
| 14. | Tactics | |
| 15. | Sourd | |
| 16. | Size | |
| 17. | Color tallic | |
| 18. | Shopo Fot stated | |
| 19. | Odor dotectod ottel | |
| 20. | Apparent construction ballsc | |
| 21. | Exhaust trails ot State | |
| 22. | Woathor conditions. Hot statel | |
| 23. | Effect on clouds | |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs Mone | |
| 25. | Mannor of disappearance Sot stated | |
| 26. | Romarks: This inforation taken fro a resort describing a<br />sation between Plt. leader G 569 so investigated the objeca<br />quest of Godhan Field Tower. The Fit. Leader Capt. Thomas...<br />ed and wis dlled after bifover radio con ac with Jomatid | raiio cover-<br />4. Die re-<br />all crusi.-<br />ab 1915 |
[page 94]
Info taken from reports of radio conversation between Control at Godman end g 869 essentially as follows:
Col Hir's account. G 869: "Object traveling at 180 MPH - half my speed"
Lt Orner's account. BG 869: "high and traveling about 1/2 my speed at 12 o'clock position."
Later: "Closing in to take a good look"
No further word heard by Orner
T/Sgt Quinton A. Blackwell:
NG 869: At 1445. "Object traveling at 180 MPH Directly ahead of & above me now and moving at about 1/2 my speed."
Later: "I'm trying to close in for better look"
At 15,000 ft: Object directly ahead of and above me now and moving about 1/2 my speed. It appears metallic of tremendous size. I'm trying to close in for better look"
No other word beard by Blackwell from NG 869.
Cept Cary W. Carter:
NG 869: "Object going up and forward as fast as be was approx 360 MPH.
going to 20,000 ft and if no closer will abandon chase"
No further contact heard by Capt Carter - Apparently last word ever received from MG 869,
[page 95]
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Incident #33
1. Date: 7 Jan 48
2. Time: 1310
3. Location: Madisonville, Ky.
4. Name of observer: N/S
5. Occupation of observer: N/S
6. Address of observer: Madisonville
7. Place of observation: Madisonville, Ky
8. Number of objects: 1
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: N/S
11. Altitude: N/22 4 miles
12. Speed: 10 MPH
13. Direction of flight: SW
14. Tactics: N/S
15. Sound: N/S
16. Size: 100 ft from top to bottom and 43 ft across
17. Color: N/S
18. Shape: cone shape
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: N/S
21. Exhaust trails: N/S
22. Weather conditions: N/S
23. Effect on clouds: N/S
24. Sketches or photographs: None
25. Manner of disappearance: N/S
26. Remarks: Someone from Madisonville advised Military Police
they had observed thru a Finch telescope an object described as cone shaped
(over)
[page 96]
estimated sise: 100 ft from top to bottom, 43 ft across and 4 miles high proceeding SW at 10 MPH,
# CHECK-LIST-IDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
NOTE: Kentucky State Police were informed by unknown individual(s) that an usual aircraft or object was flying thru the air, circular in appearance, with an approximate size of 250-300 ft which was moving westward "at a pretty good clip". This was relayed to Godman Fld.
NOTE: See also report by James Hudson, Inc. 48b
BOTE: Course of object on 7 July 48 is reported roughly as follows:
# CHECK-LIST-IDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
| 07200 | Edwardsville, Illinois: Object of aluminum appearance<br />without apparent wings or control surfaces which moved<br />southwest remaining visible for about 30 mimies |
|-|-|
| 13001 | Elizabethtown No description |
| 1310: | Lexington, Ky. No description<br />Madisonville, Ky, as reported in this. |
| 1400: | Maysville No description |
| After 1400: | Irvine No description |
| After 1400: | Owensboro: No description |
| 16300 16450: | Nashville, Team: A r. Seyfert, Astronomer at Vanderbilt<br />Univ. spotted an object SSE of Nashville, Tenn. between<br />16300 with basket attached which moved first SSE then West<br />at a speed of 10 MPH at approx 25,000 ft. |
| 1735: | Godman Fld Control Tower: See Orner's account (33a) |
| | See Duealer account (33c) |
| EST 1925: | Lockbourne AB, Columbus, Ohio: See Incident 30, 30a, 30 b |
| | & 30c |
[page 97]
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1.
Date
13 Oct 47
Incident 34
2. Timo 5:30 a. m. - shortly before dam
3. Location 14 miles North of Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
4. Namo of observor Judge Heaney
5. Occupation of obgorvor Judge
Address of observor
x/s
7. Place of observation Car on route to Winnipegosis (14 miles N of Dauphin
8. Number of objects 1
9. Distanco of object from observer Could not be estimated
10. Tino in sight 3 seconds
11. altitudo Could not be estimated
12. Speed Neteraic
13. Direction of flight From West to East
1h. Tactics x/S
15. Sourd No noise
16. Size Grew from size of large grapefruit to size of large football
17. Color N/S al the blue light observed at the explosion stage -
18. Shapo x/S
19. Odor detected /S
20. Apparent construction /S
21. Exhaust trails Hone
22. Weather conditions CAVU
23. Effect on clouds B/S
24. Skotches or photographs. Hone
25. Manner of disappearance Exploded like a sky-rocket
26. Romarks: (over)
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
Os 13 Oct 17, at approx 5:30 a. m., Judge Heaney in the company of 0. D. Bates were traveling via a closed our north on highway to Winnipegosis about 14 miles north of Dauphin, had not yet broken. Sky to the northwest clear with stare visible. Object first observed traveling from vest to east. then first noticed it was about the size of a large grape- fruit which increased in size to that of a large football. Object in view approx 3 seconds and moved eastward horizontally to the earth at meteoric speed. At first thought to be aircraft light but it kept getting aloser to earth. Slightly west of due north at estimated elevation 10° it exploded throwing a brilliant reddish singed cone of fire forward & doumard. No noise heard. At the time of the explosion, Mr Bates commented to Judge Heaney that there must have been terrific heat from the object to give it such a bluish tinge. No tail on the object. When it exploded fragments were thrown forward & downward giving off bluish light.
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
NOTE: A group consisting of Mr. A. K. Wickean, Mr. W.B. Morley (graduate of the CIT jet propulsion course) both of the Guided Missile Section of the Defense Research Board, Lt Col W. B. Wilmont, AO 1/Wright Pld and Dr. J. X. Roulem gesumed the object to be a meteor in that the 10° elevation ab first soen together with terrific speed observed would place the object in the stratosphere to be seen by the several groups who witnessed the phenomena.
[page 99]
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Incident # 34A
1. Date: 13 Oct 47
2. Time: 5:30 - 5:45 A. M.
3. Location: 14 miles north of Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada on highway to Winnipegosis
4. Name of observer: C. D. Bates
5. Occupation of observer: Mgr Govn Liquor State, Dauphin, Manitoba, Can.
6. Address of observer: Govn Liquor Office, Dauphin, Manitoba, Can
7. Place of observation: Closed car 14 miles N of Dauphin
8. Number of objects: 1
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: Approx 3 seconds
11. Altitude: N/S
12. Speed: that of meteor or falling star
13. Direction of flight: NW to SE
14. Tactics: N/S
15. Sound: No noise
16. Size: When first observed: size of first magnitude star which grew
17. Color: blue ball of fire
18. Shape: ball
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: N/S
21. Exhaust trails: None
22. Weather conditions: Clear -
23. Effect on clouds: N/S - no clouds
24. Sketches or photographs: None
25. Manner of disappearance: Exploded like a skyrocket
26. Remarks: (over)
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
On 13 Oct 47 at 5:30-5:45 A. M., Mr. C. D. Bates in the company of Judge Heaney were proceeding north on the highway to Winnipegosis some 14 miles north of Dauphin. It was not yet dam. Sky to northwest alear with stars visible. First noticed a blue light to the northwest at an elevation of 25°. It was moving eastward with the speed of a meteor. First thought to be aircraft light but as it moved across sky it grew larger and kept getting closer to the earth apparently traveling from W to the SE. When first observed it seamed the color and size of a first-magnitude star. At a point slightly weet of due north at about a 10° elevation it exploded, throwing a brilliant & reddish tinged cone of fire forward and downward. No noise was heard. The cone appeared to be composed of fine specks of incandescent material with some larger pieces- much like an explosion of a sky rocket. at at no time was any tail seen - simply a bright ball growing Larger and then the explosion. The ball seemed to grow in size an analygous comparison - the spread in diameter between a goli ball to a football. It appeared as a ball of blue fire until the explosion.
[page 101]
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Incidort #34B
Incident # 308
1. Date: 13 October 1967
2. Time: 0530
3. Location: Manitoba
4. Name of observer: Dr. W. R. Oiesbrecht
5. Occupation of observer: Veterinary Surgeon
6. Address of observer: 145 Kingston Row, Dauphin, Manitoba
7. Place of observation: North on highway between Grosse Isle and Warren
8. Number of objects: 1
9. Distance of object from observer: 2 miles
10. Time in sight: 30 seconds
11. altitude: 1000 feet
12. Speed: Not stated
13. Direction of flight: South South west
14. Tactics: appeared to dip toward the ground and then disappear
15. Sound: No Noise
16. Size: Soccer ball
17. Color: green
18. Shape: Soccer ball
19. Odor detected: Not stated
20. apparent construction: Not stated
21. Exhaust trails: tail of green colored sparks
22. Weather conditions: Not stated
23. Effect on clouds: Not stated
24. Sketches or photographs: none
25. Manner of disappearance: go out
26. Remarks: (Over)
[page 102]
Dr. W. R. Giesbrecht and F. W. Samatsky going north on the highway between Grosse Isle and Warren about 0530 hours 13 Oct when they saw a green coloured object cross the sky. They estimated its distance ahead of them at about two miles ar and its altitude at about 1,000 feet. Its shape and size was that of a soccer ball. They watched it about 30 seconds and while they heard no noise the windows of the car were closed. It appeared to have a tail of green coloured sparkcs and they assumed it to be a flare shot at a very gradual angle and from a south-south- west direction. Toward the end of the 30 seconds it appeared to dip toward the ground and to go out before it would have struck the ground.
[page 103]
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Incident 34C
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
| 2. Timo 0530 | 2. Timo 0530 |
|-|-|
| 3. | Location Passois Lake Canada |
| 4. | Name of observor Wilburt Speers |
| | Occupation of observor Apprentice undertaker |
| | Address of observor 158 Ethelbart Street, Dauphin, Manitoba |
| 7. | Flue of obduration at a point at Passols Lake, North of Nettley |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distanco of object from obsorvor Not stated |
| 10. | Tino in sight 30-40 seconds |
| 11. | Altitudo 6000 ft. |
| 12. | Speed Rapid speed |
| 13. | Direction of flight south of west |
| ib. | Tucties Not stated |
| 15. Sound None | 15. Sound None |
| 36. | Sizo Not stated fairly large |
| 27. Color orange-yellow | 27. Color orange-yellow |
| 18. | Shapo round |
| 19. | Odor detected Not stated |
| 20. Apparent construction Not stated | 20. Apparent construction Not stated |
| 21. | Exhaust trails flame or tail or flame and sparks at the rear |
| 22. Weather conditions clear with little wind | 22. Weather conditions clear with little wind |
| 23. Effect on clouds Not stated | 23. Effect on clouds Not stated |
| 24. Skotches or photographs None | 24. Skotches or photographs None |
| 25. Mannor of disappearance somed to disappear rather than explode | 25. Mannor of disappearance somed to disappear rather than explode |
| 26. | Romarks: (Over) |
[page 104]
Saw the object from a point at Passois Lake, north of Nettley at about 0530 hours 13 Oct. The mather was clear with little wind and he watched it for about 30-40 seconds. It was more or less round in shape, orange-yellow in color with a flame or tail or flane and sparks at the rear. It appeared to travel at a rapid speed and not bo be passing very high. He estimated a plane of equivalent size would be at the altitude of about 8000 feet and it seemed to disappear rather than explode. It was not a flare or rocket, comet or falling star and at no time was there any noise.
Mile stationed on the British Columbia coast be had observed a number of Japanese balloons and while the object was fairly large it was not as large an one of those.
CORROBORATED REPORT: Robert Smith of 368 Bowman Ave., Dauphin, reported the incident to the newspapers. He was with Speers when the sighting occurred.
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| 2. Time 5:25 a.m. | 2. Time 5:25 a.m. |
|-|-|
| 3. | Location Manitoba, Canada |
| 1. | Many of observer Mr. G. W. Chapman |
| 5. | Occupation of observor Not stated |
| 6. | dr ss of observer Not stated |
| 7.<br /><br />8. | Plue of obsuration mile duck hunting approximately one milo south<br />and west of Rivers, Man.<br />Number of objects 1 |
| 3. | Distanco of object from observer "ot stated |
| 10. | Timo in sicht 12 to 15 seconds |
| 11. | Altitude Did not appear to be very high |
| 12. | Spood Not stated |
| 13. | Direction of flight west to east |
| 1h. | Tactics Not stated |
| 15. | Sourd Not stated |
| 16. | Sizo small football |
| 17. | Color ball of fire |
| 18. | Shapo small football |
| 19. | Odor detected Not stated |
| 20. | Apparent construction Not stated |
| 21. | Exhaust trails Left path of sparking fire about - 2 it ft grew in<br />length approx the same depth as the diameter of the object |
| 22. | Woathor conditions Not stated as object grew in size |
| 23. | Effect on clouds Not stated |
| 25. | Skatches or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappoerance seemed to explode |
| 26. | Romarks: (Over) |
[page 106]
While parked waiting for another hunter to join us, we noticed what appeared to be a very small ball of fire appear in the sky to the north-west of us. The time was 5125 a.m. This object travelled from west to east, and did not appear to be of great height. The distance of flight as measured by the eye in the sky, I would judge to be about three quarters of a mile and the time 12 to 15 seconds. During its flight, this object left a path of what could best be described as sparlding fire about two feet in length about the same depth as the diameter of the object, growing in depth as the object did in size, the maximum being the size of a small football. Just before reaching the end of its flight, the object seemed to lose considerable altitude, then burst into a shower of glowing fragments. The surrounding space appeared dimly Lighted by the explosion for approximately 2 to 3 seconds, then fading out. It did not appear as a flash but more as a soft glow. We assume the object to be a meteor.
[page 108]
While out duck hunting on Oct 13, Alden Frederickson saw a reddish coloured object in the eastern sky. It appeared to be traveling toward him and growing larger. It turned a greenish color before breaking up. A trail of light followed it.
Others who reported seeing this strange light were Don Adams and Charlie Irving.
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Incidort 34
Incident
1. Date: 13 Oct 47
2. Time: Between 5:00 and 5:30 A. M.
3. Location: Kameack District
4. Name of observer: M. Farion, Barry Lipseott & Jim Park.
5. Occupation of observer: N/S Reported by "Kameack Pines"
6. Address of observer: N/S
7. Place of observation: N/S
8. Number of objects: 1
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: N/S
11. Altitude: N/S
12. Speed: slow - for a meteor
13. Direction of flight: west to east
14. Tactics: N/S
15. Sound: N/S
16. Size: N/S About the size of a baseball
17. Color: flaming luminous mass
18. Shape: N/S Bell
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: Planes
21. Exhaust trails: orange tinted wake of smoke and flames
22. Weather conditions: N/S
23. Effect on clouds: N/S
24. Sketches or photographs: None
25. Manner of disappearance: N/S
26. Remarks: (over)
[page 110]
A strange phenomenon was witnessed early Monday morning, Oct 13, blasing its way through the heavens between 5100 and 5:30 a. m. The ball as de- scribed by M. Farios was a flaning luminous mass with an orange-tinted wake. The tail left by this object was made up of smoke as wall as of flames. This "celestial invader" described as being about the size of a baseball was re- ported to have passed rather slowly from west to east.
Corroborated account: M. Parion, Barry Lipnett and Jim Park.
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1. Dato 12 Nov 47
2. Time Early
Incident 35
3. Location 40 miles south of Cape Blanco, Oregon, 20 miles offshore. h. Name of observer Second Officer Claude Lee Williamson 5. Occupation of obsorvor Second Officer 6. Address of observor /5 (Excerpt from "Oregon Journal: 13 Nov 47) 7. Pluca of observation At sea, 20 miles offshore, 40 miles south of Cape Bianco, Oregon 8. Number of objects 2
9. Distanco of object from observer /S
10. Timo in sight 45 seconds
11. Altitudo B/S
12.
Spcod
700 to 900 MPE
13. Direction of flight from north horizon in westerly direction
1h. Tactics Performed a long, low are
15. Sound 3/8
16. Size x/s
17. Color 3/s
18. Shape ball
19. Odor dotooted/s
20. apparont construction fire
21. Exhaust trails Jet-like streams of fire
22. Woathor conditions x/S
23. Effect on clouds 3/8
24. Skotches or photographe Hone
25. Banner of disappos rance /S
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 112]
Two flying discs trailing jet-like streams of fire vere sighted from the bridge of the tanker Ticonderoga, early Wednesday. Second officer Clande Lee Willirmoon radio-telephoned the United Press. The discs moved at tremendous speed out of the north orizon and curved in a westerly direction in a long low are. Thought they wre oving between 700 to 900 12. Didn't think they were meteors because they generally do not travel in pairs and usually fall to the horizon. Thought they were "nying discs"
Also observed by: Ordinary Seamen James S. Lynde who claimed he also saw "disca"
[page 113]
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1. Dato Unknown
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| 2. | Timo 1200 |
|-|-|
| 3. | Location Phoenix, Arizona |
| 1. | Non of observer J. L. Clark |
| 5. | Occupation of observor line ormer (Pilot) |
| 6. | address of observor Route 12, Box 831, Phoenix |
| 7. | Place of observation at a mine located approx. 11 miles north or Northeast<br />of Cave Creek, Arizona |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer 25 degree angle |
| 10. | Time in sight 45 seconds to 1 minute |
| 11. | Altitudo 8/10,000 feet |
| 12. | Spood 350 miles an hour |
| 13. | Direction of flight northwest toward the southeast |
| th. | Tactics Not stated |
| 15. | Sound lio noise |
| 16. | Sizo about 3 feet in diameter |
| 17. | Color Reddish cast when the object had a blue for background,<br />Black when it had a white cloud for a background |
| 18. | Shapo resembled a flying wing |
| 19. | Odor dotooted Not stated |
| 20. | Apparent construction Not stated |
| 21. | Exhaust trails Not stated |
| 22. | Woathor conditions Not stated with the exception of some clouds |
| 23. | Effect on clouds Not stated |
| 24. | Skotohos or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance Not stated |
| 26. | Romarks: (Over) |
[page 115]
Mr Clark's attention first dream to the object by his partner, Mr. Anderson. It appeared to be a hack object which was traveling at an estimated in height of 8/10,000 rs above the ground and was moving in a straight line from northwest to southeast. It was traveling some 350 MPH. It did not change elevation nor direction. From their range of vision where they were standing upwards to the object would be at about a 25° angle. It remained within their vision from 5 seconds to a mimte. So sound was audible. Mr. Clark thought the nearest thing it resembled was a "flying wing." However, both man stated positively that there was no tail visible. From where they were the object appeared about 3 feet in diameter hat but could offer no estimate as to its size vere it on the ground. As to color both stated that the object appeared red against a blue background and black against a white aloud. Ground wing was about 15 miles in velocity and was blowing in a northeasterly direction which would tend to carry any sound may from them.
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Incident # 39
1. Date: 9 July '47
2. Time: Between 11:15 and 11:40
3. Location: Grand Falls, Newfoundland
4. Name of observer: Eric Kearney
5. Occupation of observer: Constable
6. Address of observer: Newfoundland Constabulary, Grand Falls
7. Place of observation: Grand Falls,
8. Number of objects: 5. 4 seen at first 1, later
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: brief period
11. Altitude: N/S
12. Speed: terrific
Spcod
13. Direction of flight: First four - flying in easterly direction
Last object: N/S
14. Tactics: Maintained formation - flew side by side, last one: N/S
Flew in a rocking motion
15. Sound: N/S
16. Size: large about size of barrel head
17. Color: N/S - seemed phosphorescent
18. Shape: round - about size
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: N/S
21. Exhaust trails: N/S However, there appeared to be a phosphorescent glow about it
22. Weather conditions: N/S
23. Effect on clouds: N/S
24. Sketches or photographs: None
25. Manner of disappearance: N/S
26. Remarks: (over)
[page 118]
Four "flying sencers were seen by Constable Kearney's wife just before his arrival home at approx 11:30, on 9th of July. A Kr. John Jackman, a resident of St. John's and a friend of the fmily also witnessed them. They were flying in an easterly direction, and appe red to be four round figures that had passed overhead at terrific speed, flying side by side.
On looking skyward, Constable Kearsey, himself, perosived a huge jelly-fish flash across the sky. Could not determine the height and speed owing to the brief period it was visible. Could not determine color but there seemed to be a phosphorescent glow about it. It was found in shape and about the sise of a barrel head, and appeared tobe flying in a rocking motion.
Note: The Last object was seen by Constable Kearney, his wife and Mr. Jackson.
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
Object appeared elliptical in shape and had a diameter of 20-30 feet. Wom first seen it was at about 5.000 ft and traveling from 400 to 600 MPH. Its grey color rendered it difficult to perceive at a distance as it blended with the clouds. Although a jet-like noise was heard prior to the object's appearance no audible sound was produced while it remained in view. The tail of the object had two points on the outside area, visible as it made its two left-to-right circles which had an approximate radius of 1/4 to 1/2 miles. The object had what appeared to be a cockpit canopy in the center which extended toward the back and beneath the object. The cockpit" did not protrude from the surface but was clearly visible with the naked eye. The object did not revolve on its own exis. It had no discernible landing gears nor propellers, It appeared to have an excellent air foil (tapered from wing tip to wing tip). Mr. Rhodes thought that the 10-15 MP wind velocity which caused a rustling of tree leaves might have made it impossible for him to hear any noise connected with the object. He also stated that he thought the object was the Kavy's new Tlapjack Plane" but altered his opinion since the object seemed to have no landing gears and no propellers. (The Navy ship is illustrated as having both). Rhodes managed to take one photograph of the object at its lowest point (about 2000 ft) and another as it turned out of its second spiral and started upward.
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Incidenta
Incident #
1. Date: 11 July '47
2. Time: N/S
3. Location: Elmendorf fld., Anchorage, Alaska
4. Name of observer: Col Bruce H. Perry & Maj Wm E. Gayer
5. Occupation of observer: 59th Airways & ACS Group
6. Address of observer: Elmendorf fld (59th Airways & ACS Group)
7. Place of observation: 61° 10' N-148° 0' W
8. Number of objects: 1
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: N/S
11. Altitude: N/S
12. Speed: great
13. Direction of flight: South
14. Tactics: N/S
15. Sound: N/S
16. Size: Three ft in diameter
17. Color: aluminum
18. Shape: round
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: aluminum
21. Exhaust trails: N/S
22. Weather conditions: N/S
23. Effect on clouds: N/S
24. Sketches or photographs: N/S
25. Manner of disappearance: N/S
Romarks: Object resembling en alminn colored balloon about three feet in diameter was seen at an undetermined altitude flying at great speed in a north to south direction
[page 122]
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# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
| 2. Timo 1430 | 2. Timo 1430 |
|-|-|
| 3. | Location Elmendorf Fld., Anchorage Alaska |
| 1. | Tamo of observor Maj Edward Graham |
| 5. | Occupation of observor USAF |
| 6. | Address of obsorvor 59th Airways and Communications Group |
| 7. | Place of observation Elmendorf Fld. (61° 10' 148° 0' W) |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distanco of object from observor 5 miles avay |
| 10. | Timo in sight several minutes |
| 11. | Altitudo 1,500 ft |
| 12. | Spood 100 MPH |
| 13. | Direction of flight SV |
| 1h. | Tucties 1/8 |
| 15. | Sound /S |
| 16. | Size 10 feet in diameter |
| 17. | Color grayish balloom |
| 18. | Shr.po round |
| 19. | Odor dotootod /s |
| 20. | Apparont construction 3/8 |
| 21. | Exhaust trails x/s |
| 22. | Weather conditions /S |
| 23. | Effect on alouds /S |
| 24. Skotchus on photographs Bone | 24. Skotchus on photographs Bone |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance 3/8 |
| 26. | Romarks: (over) |
[page 123]
Major Edward Graham and some unidentified officers of the Alaskan Command observed a grayish balloon approximately 10 feet in diameter in the vicinity of mendorf Fid. flying in a direction following the contour of the mountains five miles may. The object was reported as flying at an altitude of 1500 feet at an estimated rate of 100 P paralleling the course of a 0-12 landing into a 20-mile per hour wind.
NOTE: See also incidents 1 and 38. (Info extracted from wkly Intel Summary ATC 16 July 1947)
[page 124]
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Incid int 43
1. Date 29 June 1947
2. Tina 1645 445 5 P. N.
3. Locution 7 miles out of Clarion Iowa in direction Of Mason City, Iowa 1. Han of observer Dale Bays 5. Cecupation of obgorvor Had been bus driver
6. address of observer Box 12, Crocker, No. 7. Place of observation 7 miles out of Clarion - 42 43 - 93° 4W 8. Number of objects 5 in first group: 13 in second 9. Distance of object from observer /8
10. Tino in sicht several minutes
11. Altitudo 1200 ft
12. Spood 300 MPH
13. Direction of flight South by Southeast and North Northwest 1h. Tactics Objserved single file 15. Brand sound like that of an electric motor or dynamo 16. Sizo From 175 to 250 ft in diameter by 12 feet in thickness 17. Color "dirty" white 18. Shape between a cirale and an oval-inverted saucer
19. Odor detected 3/8
20. Apparent construction /S
21. Exhaust trails 3/8
22. Woathor conditions /s
23. Effect on clouds /s
21. Skotchos or photographs /s
25. Kanner of disappearance
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 125]
About 7 miles out of Clarion, Iowa, observer saw an object shoot across the sky in front of the bus he was driving. It was followed by four more. the height appeared about 1200 feet. Observed stepped out of the bus which we facing east and noticed some dots in the sky approaching from the opposite direction. They were flying about the same altitude at a speed of about 300 MPH. These 13 objects flew in a single file. Roughly, the objects were between a circle and an oval in shape. In appearance they looked like an inverted smacer flying thru the air. The thickest part seemed to be about 12 feet. The diameter could have been anywhere from 175 to 250 feet. They were dirty white in color. The second group disappeared into the sky in a matter of a few minutes. They made a noise as they passed overhead similar to an electric motor or dynamo.
[page 126]
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Incidort #
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
| 2. Time 3:43 P. N. | 2. Time 3:43 P. N. |
|-|-|
| 3. | Location 16 miles NW of Nilvanke |
| 4. | Name of observor /S brother to Marion Beuscher the reported<br />incident |
| 5. | Occupation of observor farmer" |
| 6. | Address of observor Rookfield, Wisconsin |
| 7. | Flac of observation 16 miles of Milwaukee 43° 05' 88° 22' |
| 8. | Number of objects sek seven to ten |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer x/s |
| 10. | Timo in sight x/s |
| 11. | Altitudo x/S |
| 12. | Speud #11ke blue blazes" |
| 13. | Direction of flight south |
| 15. | Tactics 3/3 |
| 15. | Sound one |
| 16. | Size x/s |
| 17. | Color 3/8 |
| 18. | Shape "saucer" |
| 19. | Odor dotoctod 3/8 |
| 20. | apparent construction /s |
| 21. | Exhaust trails /S |
| 22. | Heather conditions /S |
| 23. | Effect on clouds /S |
| 2. | Sketches or photographs one |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance/S |
| 26. | Romarks: (over) |
[page 127]
Witness saw the flying saucers (about seven to ten of them) which flew directly over their home. Said they went like "blue blazes and didn't make any noise and were headed south.
Witness did not report this info. It was reported by Marion Beuscher, a sister. Her address is Menomonee Falls, Wise.
Reported in Amazing Stories, Page 170
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1.
Dat
28 June 47
Incidort 45
3.
Timo
afternoon
3. Location Illinois
Name of observer 3/8-Taken 1/"The Latest Beva" at 8 to 8:15 A. M.
w/Charles Sebastia
5. Cccupation of observer /
6. Address of observer /S
7. Plac of observation Illinois
8. Number of objects 7 to 10
9. Distanco of object from obscrvor
10.
Timo in sight
11. Altitudo
12.
Spcod
13.
Direction of flight
Tactics
15.
Sound
16.
Size
17.
Color
18.
Shapo
19.
Odor dotoetod
20.
Apparont construction
21.
Exhaust trails
22.
Woathor conditions
23.
Effect on clouds
24.
Skotchos or photographs
25.
Mannor of disapposranco
26. Romarks: This info s broadcast 29 June 47 at 8:00 A. M. over
WE The Latest News". Charles Sebastin, announcer.
(over)
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1.
Dato
22 June 47
Incident #46
2. Timo 11:30 A. M.
3. Locution Greenfield, Mass
1. Name of observer Edward L. De Rose
5. Occupation of observor /S
6. Address of observer Greenfield, Mass. 7. Place of observation Greenfield, Mass. 42° 35' 72° 42' W 8. Number of objects 1
9. Distanco of object from observor /s 10. Timo in sight sight to ten seconds
11.
Altitudo
1,000 +
12. Spood As fast as a speeding plane or foster
13. Direction of flight Northwesterly direction
ih. Tactics z/s
15. Sound X/S
16. Sizc "all"
17. Color silvery-white
18. Shopo round and irregular
19. Odor dotected /s
20. Apparent construction /8-like polished aluminum
21. Exhaust trails /s
22. Weather conditions /s - bat object reflected sunlight very strongly.
23. Effect on clouds S
24. Skotches or photographs Hone
25. Nanner of disappearanco obscured by cloud bank
26. Romarks: (over)
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Inoid int 45
Incld Intc # 48
1. Date: 7 Jan '48
2. Time: between 7:20 and 7:55 P. M.
3. Location: Wilmington, Ohio
4. Name of observer: Gale F. Walter, Bill James Hudson
N/Sgt Irwin H. Lewis, S/Sgt John P. Harg, Sgt Harold E. Olvis & T/Sgt
5. Occupation of observer: Control Tower operators
Leroy Ziegler
and 4 members of the alert crew
6. Address of observer: Clinton County Air Base
7. Place of observation: Clinton County AF Base Control Tower
8. Number of objects: 1
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: 35 minutes
11. Altitude: N/S
12. Speed: terrific bursts of speed
13. Direction of flight: SW
14. Tactics: hung suspended in the air at intervals and then gained and
lost altitude at seemingly terrific bursts of speed
15. Sound: N/S
16. Size: N/S
17. Color: red
18. Shape: cone
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: "fire"
21. Exhaust trails: gaseous green mist
22. Weather conditions: Heavy layer of clouds
23. Effect on clouds: intense brightness of sky phenomena pierced thru a
heavy layer of clouds passing intermittently over the area
24. Sketches or photographs: none
25. Manner of disappearance: disappeared over horizon
26. Remarks: (Over)
[page 135]
A sky phenomena which had the appearance of a flaming red cone trailing a gaseous green mist appeared in the southwest sides of Wilmington, Ohio, between 7:20 and 7:55. M. Jan 7, 48..
The sky phenomena hung mapenied in the air at intervale and then gained and lost altitude at what appeared to be terrific bursts of speed. The intense brightness of the phenomena pierced thru a heavy layer of clouds passing intermittently over the area and obscured other celestial phenomena.
BOTE: See account of an unamed comet due in the northern hemisphere approx Jan 1. attached.
See incidents 48a, 480, 480, 45d & 33. 33. 33b, 330, 330. 330 338 and 30 and 32.
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Incident # 488
1. Date 7 Jn 48
2. Time 1925 o'clock
3. Location Qinton County Air Field
h. Name of observor LeRoy Ziegler
5. Occupation of observor 1/Sgt
6. Address of obsorvor Clinton County A, Wilmington, Ohio
7. Plnco of observation Clinton County AF B. se
8. llumber of objects 1
9. Distanco of object from observer B/S
10. Timo in sight Thirty-five minutes
11. Altitudo high
12. Spood stationary for a while and then made rapid ascents and descents
13. Direction of flight and then to SW with great speed to SW
1h. Tactics Vertical ascents and descents at great speed
15. Sourd Sone
16. Sizo very large
17. Color Serve as ster
18. Shapo circular starlike only larger
19. Odor dotootod 3/8
20. Apparont construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails. faint exhaust trail when moving up and down or from
side
22. Wouthor conditions Cloudy
23. Effect on clouds Object could be seen thru clouds
24. Skotches or photographs Kons
25. Manner of disappearance over the horison at about 20:00
26. Romarks: (Over)
[page 137]
Object appeared to be moving up and down and from side to side. At the time the object was covered by a cload but the light could be seen thru the cloud. It was theme color as a star only very much brighter aometimes changing to a more reddish hue them turning white or yellow. At first it did not appear to be traveling at my speed. Then it seemed to go up and down and sometimes change off and go from side to side at what seemed to be a very great speed. It ses pretty high in the air too nigh to be any ind of a light from the ground. There was no beam. So sound could be heard. A faint exhaust trail was discernible when it moved up or down or from side to side. Finally it began to move away toward the SW at very great speed and disappeared over the horizon at about 20:00.
See: 48, 480, 480, 480 & 33, 3, 33b. 33c. 33d. 330. 33 & 30 and 32.
[page 138]
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Incidont 486
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
Incident # 486
1. Date: 7 Jan 45
2. Time: 1930 EST
3. Location: Clinton County Army Air Field, Wilmington, Ohio
4. Name of observer: James H. Hudson,
5. Occupation of observer: Corporal, on duty in Control Tower
6. Address of observer: Clinton CountyAAF.
7. Place of observation: Control Tower, Clinton CountyAAF
8. Number of objects: 1
9. Distance of object from observer: some 15 to 20 miles
10. Time in sight: 35 minutes
11. Altitude: N/S
12. Speed: Hovered then moved with great speed
13. Direction of flight: South West
14. Tactics: Changed shape on ascent and descent - When it climbed it was right side up - (point up) then descending the point turned down
15. Sound: none
16. Size: larger than star
17. Color: White changing to red to green
18. Shape: Triangle
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: surrounded with burning gas or something that emanated light
21. Exhaust trails: When ascending & descending it appeared to trail a green mist
22. Weather conditions: light scattered clouds with a base toward the SW
23. Effect on clouds: Could be seen thru the cloud which passed under it.
24. Sketches or photographs: 1 pencilled sketches
25. Marker of disappearance: disappeared on SW heading at great speed
26. Remarks: (over)
[page 139]
The object when first sighted appeared white then it turned red. Its real shape could not be distinguished until it descended. It then took the form of a enne or upside-down triangle. (See Sketch "A")
Sketch 14
When it it was right side up (Sketch "B")
On ascending and descending it appeared to have a green mist following it See Sketch "C" - -green ist red
Speed could not be determined in miles per hour for it appeared to hover at spots, then, when it moved, it moved with great speed. After making a vertical descent and ascent it headed dun SW at great speed and disappeared at approx 1955 3. Distance from the field when first sighted was some 15 to 20 miles. There was no sound. The trail, maybe from exhaut, was green (at least thru the field glasses it appeared green) During the time it was under observation a cloud passed under it and the light shown thru.
According to this observer the object was not a balloon, a comet, star or my known aircraft. The light did not come from an aircraft's running lights. The whole object appeared surrounded with burning gas or something which emitted a light.
See also: 48, 48a, 480, 484 & 33. 33. 33. 330. 33d. 33. 33 and Incidents 30 and 32.
[page 140]
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Incident # 460
1. Date: 7 Jan '88
2. Time: 19:30
3. Location: Clinton County AAF, Wilmington, O.
4. Name of observer: S/Sgt John P. Harg
5. Occupation of observer: S/Sgt
6. Address of observer: Clinton County AAF
7. Place of observation: Control Tower
8. Number of objects: 1
9. Distance of object from observer: 1/2 mi Around 5 miles from field
10. Time in sight: 25 minutes
11. Altitude: 15,000 to 20,000 ft
12. Speed: N/S - apparently slow
13. Direction of flight: heading of 210°
14. Tactics: S/S Moved from altitude of 15,000 ft to 10,000 ft without noticeable forward or backward motion (about 3 or 4 times)
15. Sound: N/S
16. Size: N/S
17. Color: changing colors (red and green)
18. Shape: N/S
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: N/S
21. Exhaust trails: N/S
22. Weather conditions: overcast
23. Effect on clouds: could be seen thru overcast
24. Sketches or photographs: None
25. Manner of disappearance: disappe red over horizon on heading of 210°
26. Remarks: (over)
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
Witness observed very bright light in the sky southwest of Clinton County A Base which appeared to be the complete wing of aircraft on fire. When viewed thru field glasses from the Control Tover the object would gain forward or backward sotion. At times it changed colors (from red to green, etc) and lose altitude very rapidly with barely any discernible At one time it disappeared behind the overcast but its light penetrated thru field on e heading of 210 and disappeared over the horison at approximately 19:55. (1st soot) the overanst. At approximately 19145 o'clock it began to move away from the
NOTE: See also 48, 48, 45, 484 & 33. 33, 330, 33e. 334, 33, 33 and 30 and 32.
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
At the time of the sighting the weather was clear over the Base, with a South West wind which was moderate. There was an overcast in the S which appeared to be a layer approximately 1000 feet thick. The height of this overest was approximately 5,000 ft. Object seemed to be about 5 miles from the field at an altitude of from 15,000 to 20,000 ft. The object which appe red stationary at first resembled the complete wing of an airplane on fire. No beam of light was projected. After observing it with the naked eye for some five mimates, witness went to control tower and looked thra field glasses and then decided that it was not a comet or a falling star to his knowledge of astronomy. With the aid of the glasses the object appeared to go from an altitude of15,000 to 10,000 feet without any noticable forward or backward motion, and then back up to its original altitude very rapidly. This occurred some 3 or 4 times. When it moved a red light would dominate and change to a green light and then back to its original color. It then started to reced on a herding of 210 ging behind the overcast. However, the light was discernible thru the overasst. It then moved very rapidly away, stopping momentarily for 3 or 4 minte intervals and them disappearing over the horison at 1955. Mo sound was heard. Ho photographs were taken (From a signed statement second account)
[page 142]
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Incident #48d
1. Dato 7 Jan 48
2. Tine 1920 to 1950
3. Lotion Clinton County Army Air Fld., Wilmington, O.
1. Hun of observor Mr. Ralph L. Stirr
5. Occupation of observor w/s
6. address of observor Clinton County AB
7. Plac of observation Clinton County AAB
3. Number of objects 1
9. Distance of object from observer Seemed to be at first some
4,000 ft high
10. Timo in sight /S
11. Altitude 4,000 f*+
12. Spood movement slow in appearance
13. Direction of flight approx dan went
14. Tactics described are from point first seem to horizon
15. Sound
16. Size x/s
17. Color fire-colored
18. Shapo /s
19. Odor dotected x/s
20. Apparent construction f "fire"
21. Exhaust trails Bone-"left no trails or tails like a meteor or comet"
22. Woathor conditions. alear to scattered
23. Effect on alouds Light could be seen when clouds passed beneath it.
24. Skotches or photographe mone
25. Mannor of disappos rance. de west over horizon
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 143]
Object seemed to be some sort of flare. Witness thought it was some aircraft in trouble. Requested the tower to take a look at it to determine if it were a flare. It appeared, with the naked eye, to be a very bright light the color of ordinary fire which lost and regained altitude in the manner of a parachute flare riding on thermals. The intensity of the light varied. This was attributed to clouds passing taxt below; however, the light was readily discernible thru the clouin. The sky was clear to sattered. When the object was compared to the stars there was a decided difference. Stars were of the usual white; this object was yellow or flame color. When first seen it appeared to be about 4,000 ft but disappe ring over the horizon would make it much higher. The movement was very slow in appearance and it left no trails or tails like a meteor or comet. Place of disappe rance was approximately due west from position of observer.
BOTE: See also 48, 48, 480, 480, 484 & 33. 33. 33. 330, 33d, 330, 338 30 and 32
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Incident # <empty>
1. Date: 9 Jan 48
2. Time: N/S
3. Location: around Danville, Ky.
4. Name of observer: Mr & Mrs. Markes
5. Occupation of observer: N/S
6. Address of observer: N/S - picked up in WHIO news broadcast relayed from Danville, Ky.
7. Place of observation: Danville, Ky.
8. Number of objects: 1
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: N/S
11. Altitude: N/S
12. Speed: N/S
13. Direction of flight: West
14. Tactics: none
15. Sound: N/S
16. Size: N/S
17. Color: N/S
18. Shape: pencil-shape
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: N/S
21. Exhaust trails: long trail of smoke or exhaust
22. Weather conditions: N/S
23. Effect on clouds: N/S
24. Sketches or photographs: None trail
25. Manner of disappearance: exploded into a beautiful display of sparks.
26. Remarks: (over)
[page 145]
According to a WHO News Broadest at 2300-2315, 9 Jan 48, relayed from Danville, Kentucky, a Mr. & Mrs. Markham were driving in their car in or about Danville, Kentucky, when they saw a pencil-like object flying very high which left a long trail of mole or exhmet. The trail shortly afterwards turned into a beautiful fireworks display of sparks, etc. The object appeared to be traveling a straight course.
# CHECK-LIST UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
Witness say one object which split into two separate 'pieces and fell into the ocean. (See Hra Krueger's account)
Feb 19, 1948, 1225 A. M.:
Witness stated that she saw saucer. Tried to take picture but says object we moving too fast.
Feb 21, 1948 (Sat Hight):
Reported seeing another "saucer"
Mar 11, 1948 10:50 P. M.:
(Thursday night)
Saw mystery light drop and fall in the water
Apr 2, 4:40 P. M. : Object resembles a small pilot-les plane-very bright metal no motor noise and looks like the pictures of the German pilot-less planes. The center was ball shaped and very bright metal. It followed the coast line until out of sight. It came from the south and was heading north.
Apr 241 5:10 P. M. (same the date) Object appeared to fall in water. The metal wings were all and evidently broke as it fell since it appeared like sheets of metal dropping at the side. Witness states she saw this clearly.
Aor 2 and 3:
# CHECK-LIST UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
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Incidort
1. Dato 10 Jan 48
2. Time 10 PM EST
3. Location Wildwood, M. J.
4. Name of observer Mrs. Krueger
5. Occupation of observor housewife
6. Address of observor 401 Pine Ave.. Wildwood, Be Jersey
7. Place of observation from 401 Pine Ave (39° 00' & 78° 48' w) 8. Number of objects 2 9. Distanco of object from obscrvor 500 ft
10. Timo in sight 5-5 seconds
11. Altitudo varying
12. Speed slow descent
13. Direction of flight down
1b. Tucties Floated slowly across horizon, separated and disa ered
below housetops
15. Sound дове
16. Size /S that of lamplight
17. Color orange-colored
18. Shape discs or balls
19. Odor dotected x/s
20. Apparent construction /s
21. Exhaust trails Hone
22. Woathor conditions Clear night
23. Effect on clouds x/s
24. Skotohos or photographs RORS
25. Mannor of disappas rance fell into sea
26. Remarks: (over)
[page 149]
Objects vere brought to Kra. Krueger's attention by Mrs. Evans. Mrs Krueger By a most unusual thing drop out of the sky, I think it was a flying sucer as I have never seen anything equal to it before She then states that she saw what appeared to be 2 round orange colored discs or balls, te one being smaller, and that these objects appeared to descend vertically toward the earth in a slow and steady aner until disappe ring from their sight. Mrs. Evans said that Mrs Krueger observed two objects (apparently related) but that they were originally one object which separated at about the time Mrs. Krueger sighted it.
All witnesses (rs. Brans, her son and Mrs Krueger) agree on the following:
Color and sire - that of an old-fashioned gas light which had a yellow, red or amber shade. Outline was distinct and did not appear aflame or irregular. No noise or sound of kind. No smoke or exhaust trails seen. Shape oval to round. All stated that it was not to their knowledge a balloon, diri ible, flare, parachute or any other known object and all seemed to have a pretty good knowledge as to the appearance of the fore-going.
NOTE: Winess appeared calm and normally sensible in ber responses to various questions,
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1. Dat
3 Sept 47
Inoidart # 51
1. Date: 3 Sept 4/
2. Time: 1215
3. Location: Oswego, Oregon
4. Name of observer: Mrs. Raymond Dupui
5. Occupation of observer: N/S
6. Address of observer: N/S
7. Place of observation: Oswego, Oregon
8. Number of objects: 12 to 15
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: N/S
11. Altitude: high
12. Speed: N/S
13. Direction of flight: N/S
14. Tactics: N/S
15. Sound: N/S
16. Size: N/S
17. Color: silver
18. Shape: round
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: N/S
21. Exhaust trails: N/S
22. Weather conditions: N/S
23. Effect on clouds: N/S
24. Sketches or photographs: none
25. Manner of disappearance: N/S
26. Romarksi 12 to 15 round silver objects seen at high altitude above Oswego, Orem at 1215, 3 Sept 47 while witness was observing a local plane flying overhead
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1. Data 29 July 47
2. Tino 1450
Incidint #
3. Locution Barilton Fl., Calif
1. Han of observor Capt William H. Ryberd
5. Occupation of obsorvor Cant, USF. - Assistant Operations Officer
6. Address of observor am.1 ton Tld
7. Place of observation darilton, 71., Calif. 38° 03' N 122° 31' w Nunbor of objects 2
9. Distanco of object from observor obarv from ground
10. Timo in sight 3/5
11. Altitudo 8,000 - 10,000 ft
12. Speed very fastase 1-80 looks if it were motionless
13. Direction of flight Southward toward Oakland
14. Tactics lut object pursued norisontal flight: 2d object
seemed to be going from left to right nd right to 1-ft
15. Sourd 11ko gur in airer ft formation
No sound heard
15. Sizo 15-25 ft in diameter
17. Color wuite shing
18. Shapo circular like a ball
19. Odor dotectod 5/5
20. Apparent construction N/5
21. Exhaust trails None
22. Woathor conditions Clear
23. Effect on clouds B/S
2b. Skotches or photographs None
25. Mannor of disappoerance sappeared in flight
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 153]
Capt Ryberd saw two unidentified aerial objects at approximately 8,000 to 10,000 ft traveling above a P-80. He thought they were approximately 15 to 25 feet in diameter. In shape they were circular like a ball on the bottom ut not com letely round. Thefirst flew straight and level but the second flying close behind the first at the tre altitude seemed to be going from left to right and right to left more like a guard in an aircraft formation. Due to the noise of the P-80, no sound could be heard from them. They did not le ve any varke or visible trail. The weather was clear and Captain Ryher and Lt Word Stewart watched them until they disappe red in flight presurabl over Oakland headed toward the ocean.
NOT: Ct Ryerda od extreme sincerity throughout the interview
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1. Dato 29 Jul 47
Incident #
2. Timo After 1200
3. Location Hamilton Fla., California
h. Name of observor Ward L. Stewart
5. Occupation of observor 1st Lt., Air Res. (Former B-29 pilot)
6. Address of obsorvor He ret lining Bldg., Univ. ov Calif.
7. Place of observation 38° 03' N 122° 31' W
3. Number of objects. 2
9. Distance of object from observor N/S
10. Timo in sight 15 seconds
11. Altitudo 6,000 ft
12. Spood Approx 75. X
13. Direction of flight 120°
th. Tactics Similar to fighter a/c when accompanying heavier chips
15. Sound none
16. Sizo N/S
17.
Color milk white
18. Shapo /S
19. Odor dotected /s
20.
Apparent construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails None
22. Wonthor conditions x/s
23. Effect on clouds x/S
24. Sketches or photographs None
25. Manner of disappearance flew out of sight
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 155]
Stewart's attention called to unidentified flying object by Capt Ryherd Stewart estimates the P-80 at 250 miles on preliminary a roach for landing at Hamilton Fld. Object was estimated to be following P-80 st three or four times its speed. A moment later another object appeared and flew a course described as something similar to a fighter's maneuvers when accompanying a heavier ship, on a left to right movement, over the object first sighted. The object continued tris maneuvering until out of sight. Size could not be estimated but not believed to be above 6,000 ft altitude. Described as milky-white in color, and unlike any conventional aircraft seen.
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Incidort
1. Pato 28 June 47
2. Timu 1515 CST
3. Location 30 miles northwest of Lake Meade, Nevada h. Tame of observor 1st Lt Eric B. Armstrong
5. Cccupation of obsorvor Ferry Division, Brooks Fld., nntonio, Texas
6. address of observor 170th AF Base Unit, Ferry Div. Brooke Fld., Son
Antonio, Texas
7. Flae of observation 30 miles NW of Lake Meude (from air)
8. Number of objects 5 or 6
7. Diatanco of object from observer N/S
10. Tino in sight N/S
11. Altitudo 6,000
12. Speed 285 MPH
15. Direction of flight 120° (NW)
1. Tactics horizontal very close formation
15. Sourd N/S
159 Size 3" indiameter
17. Color white
18. Shopo circular
19. Cdor datoetod N/5
20. apparont construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails N/S
22. Honthor conditions N/S
23. Effect on clouds S/S
21. Skotches or photographs None
25. Manner of disappoеranco B/S
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 157]
On 28 June 47 XE in a P-51 bound for Portland, Oregon, by way of Medford, Oregon, at approx 1515 CST (course of 300°) and ground speed of 285 MPH, Altitutie 10,000 ft, approximately 30 miles NW of Lake Meade, Nevada, Lt Armstrong sighted 5 or 6 white, airanlar objects at 4:00.panti altitude approximately 6,000 ft, on a course of 120° and flying at an estimated speed of 285 MPH. The objects were flying very smoothly and in a close formation. The estimated size of the white objects was approximately 36" in diameter. It Armstrong was sure the white objects werepot birds since the rate of closure was very fast. He was certain too that the white objects were not jets or conventional aircraft since he has flown both.
## AGENT'S NOTES:
It Armstrong was very sincere in the explanation and was not the exagerating type. Be merely stated what he saw and drew no conclusions.
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| 2. Timo R230 2230 | 2. Timo R230 2230 |
|-|-|
| 3. | Location 50 miles from Dutch coast to Norfolk, England |
| h. | Name of observor Reported by Air Ministry Great Britain |
| 5. | Occupation of observor pilot of Mosquito |
| 6. | Address of observor B/S |
| 7. | Flac of observation 50 miles from Dutch coast 52° 52' # 02° 37' # |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer /s |
| 10. | Tino in sight /S object chased from 2230 to 2300 hours |
| 11. | Altitude 22,000 ft |
| 12. | Spood 3/8 faster than Mosquito |
| 13. | Direction of flight west (from Dutch Co st to Norfolk) |
| 14. | Tooties Evasive controlled action |
| 15. | Sourd x/s |
| 16. | Size 1/8 |
| 17. | Color x/s |
| 18. | Shapo x/s |
| 19. | Odor dotcetod x/s |
| 20. | apparent construction /s |
| 21. | Exhaust trails 3/s |
| 22. | Weather conditions 3/8-night |
| 23. | Effect on clouds x/s |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs Sone |
| 25. | Nannor of disappearance x/s |
| 26. | Romarks (over) |
[page 159]
During normal night-flying practice at 2230 hours on 16th Jan, one of British Mosquitos vas vectored on to an unidentified A/C at 22,000 ft. A long chase ensued commencing over the North Sea about 50 miles from the Dutch Coast and ending at 2300 hours over Borfolk. Two brief Al contacts were made but faded quickly. The unidentified aircraft appeared to take efficient controlled evasive action.
No explanation of this incident has been forthcoming nor has it been repeated.
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Incident # 55
1. Date: 23 July 47
2. Time: 03452 (0715 local)
3. Location: Harmon Fld., Stephenville, Newfoundland
4. Name of observer: Miss Patricia Abbott & Lt Hamnaker
5. Occupation of observer: government employee and Navigator & Public Relations Officer
6. Address of observer: N/S
7. Place of observation: Harmon Fld., Newfoundland 48° 30' N 58° 33' W
8. Number of objects: 2 Undetermined
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: 3/5g Three minutes
11. Altitude: 10,000 ft.
12. Speed: high velocity - stated to be faster than conventional A/C
13. Direction of flight: NNE
14. Tactics: abrupt darts
15. Sound: no noise
16. Size: N/S
17. Color: reddish flashes of light
18. Shape: N/S
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. apparent construction: N/S
21. Exhaust trails: N/S
22. Weather conditions: high scattered clouds - visibility: 15 miles
23. Effect on clouds: N/S
24. Sketches or photographs: None
25. Manner of disappearance: N/S
26. Remarks: (over)
[page 161]
Witnesses were walking when they observed a peculiar reddish light. They thought at first that the light was a shooting star but it left no streak. It appeared again and they thought it was a plane flying at very night nighititude. Then a member of intermittant flashes were observed for three minutes. After observing the abrupt darts of light and hearing no ham of motors they concluded that it was definitely not a lens, as the maneuvers appeared too abrupt.
[page 164]
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Incidunt 57
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Incident # 31
1. Date: 20 July 1947
2. Time: 0015Z
3. Location: About one hour from Sidney, Newfoundland
4. Name of observer: Mrs Messrs Maitland, Larkin, Douglas and Hamilton
5. Occupation of observer: All employes of Hamilton, Metcalfe and Kansas City Bridge Company which concern is doing construction work at Harmon Fl
6. Address of observer: With above-named concern
7. Place of observation: on board the "Burgee" enroute from Sydney Nova Scotia to Port aux Basques, Newfoundland.
8. Number of objects: 4/5 - saw flashes - 4 or 5 approximately 1 second apart and equidistant.
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: N/S
11. Altitude: N/S 30° off horizon - estimated 1/4 mile range
12. Speed: high velocity - faster than tracer bullet
13. Direction of flight: MNZ (30° East of true North)
14. Tactics: horizontal flight
15. Sound: N/S
16. Size: N/S
17. Color: N/S - object not seen - flashes were silvery to red in color
18. Shape: N/S
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: N/S
21. Exhaust trails: N/S - possibly what was observed was itself the rocket charge
22. Weather conditions: Clear and dark
23. Effect on clouds: N/S
24. Sketches or photographs: none
25. Manner of disappearance: N/S
26. Remarks: (over)
[page 165]
Observers did not see the object but only four or five flashes approximately one second apart and equidistant. The flushes appeared silvery to reddish in color and were likened to the glow of a firefly excepting they were larger and at equal intervals. The witnesses did not believe the flashes were occasioned by either a shooting star or a plans, because of the evenly-spaced discharges or flashes, the color and the speed
Corroboration: Capt Gullage, Master of the "Burgeo" also saw the flashes while standing on the starboard deck, He stated that he had seen the same thing at approximately the same time and location on the evening of 15 July 47 except at that time the object or flashes were traveling faster and frequently changed cources ("it changed course abruptly several times") and was headed generally to the 55.
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Incident # 58
1. Date: 4 Aug 47
2. Time: evening
3. Location: NW of Bethel Alaska
4. Name of observer: Capt. Jack Peck and Co-pilot Vince Daly
5. Occupation of observer: Pilot and Co-pilot - Al Jones Flying Svc.
6. Address of observer: N/S
7. Place of observation: 60° 57' N 161° 48' W
8. Number of objects: 1
9. Distance of object from observer: 1200 ft
10. Time in sight: 4 minutes
11. Altitude: 500 to 1,000 ft
12. Speed: 520 MPH - 3 times that of C-54
13. Direction of flight: NW
14. Tactics: N/S
15. Sound: N/S
16. Size: As large or larger than C-54
17. Color: black in color
18. Shape: sascer - like that of C-54 (from rear) but without motors or flying wings.
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: N/S
21. Exhaust trails: N/S
22. Weather conditions: brilliant evening sky
23. Effect on clouds: N/S
24. Sketches or photographs: None
25. Manner of disappearance: flew rapidly out of sight
26. Remarks: (over)
[page 167]
Capt Jack Peak and his Copilot Fince Daly stated that on 4 Aug at sunset they sighted and followed a flying saucer northwest of Bethel, Alaska. The object which appeared as large or larger in mass than a C-54 and black in color appeared silhouetted against a brilliant evening siy. In order to avoid a possible collision (being unable at first to determine in what direction the object was moving) they pulled up to about 1200 ft in order to avoid possible collision. The object crossed their path at right angles to them. Seeing that it was moving away from them at a very rapid rate and flying at an altitude of from 500 to 1,000 ft they swung in behind it and followed it at an air speed of 170 MPH but the thing was out of sight in four minutes. They state the object was smooth-surfaced and streamlined and resembled tatant a 0-54 without motors (from the rear) and was without wings or any visible means of propulsion whatever. Wind was negligible and it was on a MV course.
Official in Charge of the Airlines for which Peck was working states that the pilot is not the "imaginative type".
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| | 59<br />Dato 12 Sept 47 Incidint |
|-|-|
| 2. Time 45 minutes after sunset | 2. Time 45 minutes after sunset |
| 3. | Location Midway Island to Oala - beyond Becker Island |
| h. | Name of observor Capt Stanley S. Griffin &<br />24 Officer Edward B. Polhemus |
| 5. | Cccupation of obgorvor Pilot and 2d officer, PAA |
| 6. | Address of observor a/s |
| 7. | Place of observation Beyond Becker Island (23° 34° 164° 42' ) |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distanco of object from observor 1 mile |
| 10. | Tino in sight Six seconds |
| 11. | Altitudo 9.500 to 10,000 ft |
| 12. | Speed 1160 MPH (1000 Imots) |
| 13. | Direction of flight 350° then 109° |
| 1h. | Tactics Abruptly changed course but observed horizontal flight<br />holding altitude |
| 15. | Sound 1/S |
| 16. | Siko x/s |
| 17. | Color /S (See below - exhaust) |
| 18. | Shapo x/s |
| 19. | Odor dotooted /S |
| 20. | Apparent construction 3/8 |
| 21. | Exhaust trails/S- light the color of an incandescent light<br />without appreciable blue & no reddish tinge |
| 22. | Honthor conditions dark-45 minutes after sunset |
| 23. | Effect on clouda To effect on clouds |
| 24. | Skotches or photographs Hone |
| 25. | Nanner of disappoerance Appeared to burn out 30 miles ahead of PA plane |
| 26. | Romarks: (over) |
[page 169]
Plane had just passed Becker Island at 0535 GOT. At 0558 OCT an intense white light was observed 60 off starboard bow of plane. It appeared similar to the light of an approaching plane except that it was extremely intense. The color was that of an incandescent light without appreciable blue and no reddish tinge. It appeared on a course about 350° true sone 5 miles away. Thelight grew in intensity (but without any change in color) to a point estimated to be one mile off starboard bow of the plane. When the PA plane switched over to manual control the object suddenly veered to an approximate course of 109 and then the bright light appeared to split into two parts and assumed a reddish hne. These two reddish lights did not have the intensity of the white light and appeared about a wing-length apart. As it changed its course the extraordinary speed was noted. It far outraced the Pan American plane and the twin lights appeared to burn out 30 miles ahead. The entire phenomenon was observed for some six seconds. Object was estimated to be traveling 1,000 knots per hour.
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1. Date: 10 July 47
Incident #: 60
2. Timo
1000
3. Location Cordray, Newfoundland 47° 52' X 59° 21' W
4. Hame of observor John P. Legge
5. Cccupation of observor Store owner formerly foreman of Buchans-Mine & member of civilian volunteer Air Detection Corps 6. Address of observor Cordroy, Newfoundland 7. Place of observation Cordroy, Newfoundland - in front of store
8. Number of objects 1
9. Distanco of object from observer N/S
10. Tino in sight 15 seconds
11. Altitude 6,000 ft
12. Speod rate of shooting star
13. Direction of flight Northwest heading eastward
14. Tactics N/S
15.
Sourd N/S
16. Sizo barrel head
17. Color bright red color of flame
18.
Shapo circle
19.
Odor detected N/S
20. Apparent construction
x/S
21. Exhaust trails left afterglow which trailed out for some 15 ft
and gare the object a cone-shaped appearance and wes
& 18inter anade than the circle
22. Woathor conditions affim it was clear and at
dusk
23. Effect on clouds /S
24. Skotches or photographs None
25. Manner of disappos ranae /S
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 171]
Mr Legge asserts in his signed statement that he was certain the object was not a shooting star (asserted he had seen shooting stars before but never had seen anything to compare with it) nor was it a plane. Be states it was too "lit up" and traveling at too great a speed. It wasn't on fire or it would have fallen in the water. The thing was traveling at the rate of a shooting star but much closer at an estimated height of around 6,000 ft. It was visible for some 15 seconds and came out of the northwest heading eastward. The circle seemed about the size of a barrel head and the trail appeared around 15 feet long and made the whole object resemble a cone. He states "a shooting star usually leaves a temporary streak - this object left no streak only an after-glow. The circle was a bright red, the color of a flame. The after-glow (cone-shaped) was a fainter shade.
NOTE: See corroborating evidence of n Evans and Albert Sams (60a and 606)
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Incident #: 60s
Incident # 60
1. Date: 10 July 47
2. Time: 1000
3. Location: Cordroy, Newfoundland - 47° 52' N 59° 21' W
4. Name of observer: Wm Evans
5. Occupation of observer: N/S
6. Address of observer: Cordroy, Newfoundland
7. Place of observation: Cordroy, Newfoundland
8. Number of objects: 1
9. Distance of object from observer: N/S
10. Time in sight: N/S
11. Altitude: N/S
12. Speed: very fast
13. Direction of flight: couldn't ascertain
14. Tactics: N/S
15. Sound: N/S
16. Size: dinner plate
17. Color: between red and yellow
18. Shape: circle
19. Odor detected: N/S
20. Apparent construction: N/S
21. Exhaust trails: Had tail on it of yellowish hue which was not as bright as circle and seemed a little over a yard long.
22. Weather conditions: N/S
23. Effect on clouds: N/S
24. Sketches or photographs: None
25. Manner of disappearance: "hardly in sight before it disappeared"
26. Remarks: (over)
[page 173]
Witness stated that if the object were a shooting star it was larger than any he had ever seen and much brighter than anything he had ever observed in the sky. It appeared round with a yellowish tail,which was not as bright as the circle. The circle itself appeared to be sort of red and yellow and about the size of a large dinner plate. It went so fast that it was hardly in sight before it disappeared. It was travoling suco closer than a shooting star. Witness sure it did not in any way resemble a shooting star nor a plane.
See Legge account (Incident 60) and Albert Sans' account (Incident 60b)
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Albert Sans is a twelve-year old boy. He was alone when he saw the object. He thought it was flying at the height of a plane at high altitude but that it looked strange for an airplane because it was lit up so brightly- it was not carrying lights ("planes do have a light or two) It was of a bright reddish yellow color. Witness saw it only momentarily because of the tremendous speed. "I sew it only for a minute because it was traveling at a terrific speed."
His mother, Mrs. Seams, is the Post Mistress of the town and after he ring her son's description felt that it answered the description of the "flying disc". She added that Albert didn't believe the thing was a plane since "it wouldn't shoot down like that did" and "besides it was too 'lit up".
See Legge account (Incident 60) and Brans' account (Incident 60a)
[page 176]
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Incident £2
1. Duto 8 Sept 47
2. Time 1230 P. N.
3. Location Logan, Utah
. Pamo of observer Kr and Mrs. Richard Anderson
5. Occupation of observer /S
6. Address of observor Logia, Utah
7. Placs of observation Logan, Utah 10° 45' 111° 54' *
8. Number of objects Approx a dose
9. Distanco of object from observer x/s
10.
Tino in sight
one to 2 minutes
11.
Altitudo
2,000 to 3,000 ft
12.
Spcod
"faster than birds
13.
Direction of flight north
14. Tactics cirale city in approx one to two minutes observing group
formation.
15. Sourd S
16. Sizo about the size of pigeons
17. Color white and illuminated
18. Shape x/3
19. Odor dotooted 3/8
20. Apparent construction /S
21. Exhaust trails x/s
22. Woathor conditions #cloudy
23. Effect on clouds 3/5
24. Sketches or photographs Kone
25. Hanner of disappearance in flight to the north
26. Romarks (over)
[page 177]
Mr. & Mrs. Anderson stated that they in company with a Mr. & Mrs. Gaylon Caldwell saw approximately 12 objects flying in group formation at about 2,000 or 3,000 ft in the air. In size they resembled pigeons but seemed to be white and illuminated. They were certain they werehot birds as they appeared to be moving faster than birds and they circled the city in approximately one to two minutes. Saw no wing movement during the flight They couldn't make up their minds as to exactly what they saw.
[page 178]
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| 2. | Time Approx 10:30 P. M. |
|-|-|
| 3. | Location Logan, Utah |
| 4. | Name of observor Mr & Mrs. Norman H-11 |
| 5. | Occupation of observor x/s |
| 6. | Address of observor Logan, Utah |
| 7. | Place of observation Logan, Utah 40 45 111 54' x |
| 8. | Mumber of obicots x/s |
| 9. | Distanco of object from observer /S |
| 10. | Timo in sight /s |
| 11. | Altitude x/S |
| 12. | Speed Mach faster than birds |
| 13. | Direction of flight clockwise above city |
| 15. | Tactics changed formation |
| 15. | Sound/S |
| 16. | Sizo approx that of stap |
| 17. | Color /s |
| 18. | Shape /s |
| 19. | Odor dotooted /S |
| 20. | Apparent construction A/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails /S |
| 22. | Westhor conditions Cloudy |
| 23. | Effoot on clouds 3/5 |
| 24. | Skotohos or photographs ene |
| 25. | Mannor of disappearance /S |
| 26.<br />group of | Romarks Saw a group of flying objects similar in appearance to a<br />moving stars which traveled alochrise above the city. |
[page 179]
At first the dbjects were thought to be the lights of a plane. However they seemed to change in formation. Thought that objects traveled much faster than birds.
[page 180]
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1. Date 8 Sept 47
2. Timo Between 10:30 and 11:00 P. M.
3. Location Logan, Utah
Incidort # 62
1. Name of observer Mr & Mrs Fred Thunell et al
5. Cccupation of observer N/S
6. Address of observor Logan, Utah
7. Place of obaorm.tion Logan, Utah 40 45' N 111° 54' W
8. Number of objects saw 5 groups each containing 35 to 60 small objects 9. Distance of object from observer N/S
10. Timo in sight N/S
11. Altitudo several thousand feet
12. Spend high rate of speed
13. Direction of flight N/S but they circled the city
14. Tactics N/S -
15. Sourd N/S
16. Sizo "small"
17. Color yellowish-white
18. Shape N/S
19. Odor dotected N/S
20. Apparent construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails "/S
22. Woather conditions cloudy
23. Effect on clouds N/S
24. Skotches or photographs None
25. Nanner of disapposrance /S
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 181]
Mr & Mrs Fred Thunell advised that they and 5 other people observed five groups each containing 35 to 60 small objects of yellowish-white color circling the city at a high rate of speed. They were several thousand feet in the air and it was impossible to ascertain the size due to the distance, speed and cloudy conditions.
See alto Incident 61 and 61.a
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1. Duta 12:05 F. X.
Incidint
2. Tina 29 July 17
3. Location 1/4 mile NW of Canyon while proceeding NV along road leading from Canyon Ferry to York - some 25 miles NE of -elena h. Pame of observer R. J. Madden et 1 5. Occupation of cbsorvor Division Plant Engr., the Pac. Tela Tel Co. 6. address of observor The Pec. Tel & Tel Co. 7. Placo of observatio observation 25 NE of Helens, contens 8. Number of objects 1
9. Distance of object from observer 2 to 3 miles
10. Tino in sight 5 : ecards +
11. Altitudo 3,000 ft
12. Spaod tremendous
13. Direction of flight SE
1
14. Tactics Hovering - rising and descending toru vertie eietance of
some 50-100 ft then swoo ing to the NE at tremendous need
15. Sourd 2/5
16. Sizo 3 ft in dia x 3 or 4 inches is thickness as seen fro viewpoint. Buperently muge 17. Color like polished nickel
18. Shapo circular
19. Cdor detected /5
20. Apparont construction like polished nickel
21. Exhaust trails x/S
22. Wonthor conditions blue sk with scattered all clouse. Brig t sunshine causing disc to gleam and shimer 23. Effect on clouds N/S
24. Skotohes or photographs None
25. Manner of disapposranco "melted into thin air"
26. Romarks: (over
[page 183]
Observers new bright discovering and fluttering in the air. It descended and rose thru a vertical distance of 50 to 100 ft for some 5 seconds and while at the top of an ascent it suddenly swooped to the X3 at tremendous speed, traveled some 200 ft and isuppe red into the clear air - appeared to "melt into thin air" as a result of the tremendous speed. Appe red approximately 3 ft in a x 27 inches in thickness from observers' viewpoint and estimated as considerably greater in size as witnesses were some 2 or 3 miles from the object.
Witnesses: Steve berra nn and Karl Herrmann.
[page 184]
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| 2. Tino 9:30 P. N. | 2. Tino 9:30 P. N. | 2. Tino 9:30 P. N. |
|-|-|-|
| 3. | Location | Twin Falls, Idaho |
| | ano of | observor Mr H. H. Hedstrom, wife and a neighbor (Mrs Shultz) |
| | Detective | Richard A. Frazier of the Twin Falls Police Dept et al |
| 5. | Occupation | of obgorvor Executive Director of the Twin Falls Housing<br />Authority |
| 6. | address | of observer 322 Third Ave North, Twin Falls, Idaho |
| 7. | Place | of observation As above |
| 9. | Nunbor | of objects Objects were seen ingroups of 3. 5. 7. 10<br />and 35-undetermined number |
| 9. | Distanco | of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Timo | in sight few minutes |
| 11. | Altitudo | could not be determined |
| 12. | Speod | terrific |
| 15. | Direction | of flight Ne returning toward the SW |
| th. | Tunties | observed triangular formation |
| 15. | Gourd | x/S |
| 16. | Sizo | Could not be estimated |
| 17. | Color | of electric light only seen as glow going thru air |
| 18. | Shrapo | Could not be estimated |
| 19. | Odor dotootod x/S | Odor dotootod x/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction /s | Apparent construction /s |
| 21. | Exhaust trails No flames or anything was observed except glow of lights | Exhaust trails No flames or anything was observed except glow of lights |
| 22. | Woathor | conditions overcast sky at night |
| 23. | Effect | on clouds /S |
| 25. | Skatches | or photographs None |
| 25. | Manner | of disappearance /S |
| 26. | Romarks, | (over) |
[page 185]
Mrs Hedstrom was the first to notice an object traveling at a terrific speed in a northeasterly direction. While discussing this with her husband and a neighbor all three saw ten similar objects proceed rapidly in the same direction in the form of a triangle. As they were disappearing 3 objects peeled off the left flank and proceeded in a more northerly direction. The remaining objects closed ranks and proceeded on a IX NE course. Five minutes later another group of 3 objects were seen proceeding in the same direction in triangular formation. Three to five minutes later another triangular formation of five or six objects was observed going in the same direction. Then a few minutes later the three witnesses saw 35 to 50 flying in a triangular formation still in the same direction, Approximately 20 to 25 minutes later similar objects were noted coming back over the city in a southwesterly direction. Generally they were in groups of 3, 5 and 7 and followed each other at approximately 5-minute intervals.
Detective Frazier and Mr. Hedstrom did not think they were meteors as
(1) they flew on a level line and did not appear to drop
(2) Observed triangular formation
[page 186]
# FIFIED FITING OBJECTS
Sept of 194
Incidint 65
N/3
Epe in 2 or 3 miles south of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
of observer Horace P. Wenyon
tion chor N/S however he is an airplane pilot of
approx 30 years.
6. of ob or 123 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
7. Ple of obsern ton air 2 or 3 miles south of Rehoboth Beach, Del.
Bunt r objects 1
3. Distures of object from observer N/S
16. Time in N/S
11. altitud 1,000 ft
12. Spod 1,000 to 1,200 MPH
13. Direction of flight west to east
Tactics apparently horizontal
15. Sard N/S
15. Siz 15 inches in diemeter
27. Color N/S
10. Shapo N/S
19.
Glor dotoetod /S
20.
Apparent construction B/S
21. Exhaust trails several jets of flame were spurting from the object.
22.1 Wunthor conditions N/S
23. Effect on clouds /S
21. Sketches or photographs None
25. Manner of diperen N/S
26. (over)
[page 187]
Mr Wenyon advised that he noticed a projectile approximately 15 inches in diameter cross his course at right angles moving in a west-to-eest direction and traveling at en altitude of 1,000 ft. It was traveling at a very high rate of speed - from 1,000 to 1,200 MPH. Several jets of flame were spurting from the object. Then in October of 46 he observed a similar projectile at 1,400 ft while flying over the same beach. This object was also traveling from west to east.
It was Mr Wenyon's assumption that he saw some sort of rocket being tested. He associated a series of airplane crashes that had occurred around that time with the appearance of this missile and thought that the proper authorities should be notified.
[page 188]
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# FIFIED FITING OBJECTS (cont.)
| 1. | Date 10 Aug 47 Incident 66 |
|-|-|
| 2. | Tino 9 o'clock - well after dark |
| 3. | Location Bear Silver Springs, Chie |
| 4. | Name of bbservor Lt Colonel,F. L. Walker Jr., aso |
| 5. | Cccupation of observor Scientific Branch, Research Group |
| 6. | atdras of observor RADD, DGS |
| 7. | Place of obnormition Hear Silver Springs, Ohie |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 |
| 9. | Distanco of object from observer /$ |
| 10. | Timo in sight 3-4 seconds |
| 11. | Altitudo low flying |
| 12. | Spood /s |
| 13. | Direction of flight morth to south |
| 1. | Torties absolutely horisontal |
| 15. | Sound /s |
| 16. | Sizo x/s |
| 27. | Color bright orange glow or flame |
| 18. | Shopo B/S |
| 19. | Odor dotoctod /s |
| 20. | Apparent construction |
| 21. | Exhaust trails long, straight, narrow white streak of flame<br />(similar to streak left by tracer ballet) which vanished very quickly. |
| 22. | Woathor aonditions 3/8-vell after dark |
| 23. | Effect on clouds /s |
| 21. | Skotehos or photographs Mone |
| 25. | Manner of disapposrance simply vanished in mid-air, |
| 26. | Romarks: (over) |
[page 189]
About 9 o'clock, well after dark, Lt Col F. L. Walker, Jr. GSC, of the Scientific Branch, Research Group, saw a low flying object appear over the top of a barn to his left traveling in an absolutely straight line in an are of about 70° moving from north to south. The object appeared as a bright orange glow of flame and left behind it a long, straight, narrow white streak of flame similar to the streak left by a tracer bullet and itself, covering an arc of approximately 20° or 30°. There appeared to be a fine sist of smoke trailing behind this streak which vanished very quickly. The object took about 3-4 seconds to cover the arc of 70° and then simply vanished in mid air. The path traveled was absolutely horizontal.
Witness states he never observed a comet which acted in this manner and was of the opinion that he had sighted a "flying saucer".
[page 190]
# CHECK-LIST- UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
# CHECK-LIST- UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
Incident # 67
1. Date: 14 Aug '47
2. Time: 1600 hours
3. Location: 5 miles southwest of Placerville, Calif.
4. Name of observer: Mr Ray A. Switzer and wife
5. Occupation of observer: Switzer is an Insurance Executive with the firm of McGuire & Wallis and a graduate of the Univ of Calif.
6. Address of observer: Box 43, Auburn, El Dorado County, Calif.
7. Place of observation Between 4 and 5 miles southwest from Placerville on Cedar Ravine Road. 38° 42' 45" W. Let x 120° 47' 15" W. Long. 8. Number of objects 1
9. Distanco of object from observer Estimated distance seemed about 750 ft
10. Timo in sight short period
11. Altitudo 500 to 1,000 ft
12. Spood high rate of speed
13. Direction of flight north to mouth
1. Tactics in a very shallow dive
15. Sound/S
16. Sizo Seemed to be about 5 feet long by some 12 to 14 inches in depth
17. Color polished chromium
18. Shipo Seemed rectangular except for a short period when it appeared
have top surface. Seemed tilted in semi-circls.
1889
Coctod
20. Apparent construction metallic
21. Exhaust trails /S - a white smoke trail was first observed later object was enveloped in puff of dark gray smoke 22. Westhor conditions fair with sunshine
[page 191]
Observer first noticed a white molte trail and while searching for its source he saw an object 4 to 6 ft in length x 10 to 14 inches wide and of a metal color which gave off a very bright reflection like highly polished chromium. It was first observed at 1030 position to the auto obile. Upon re ching a 1200 position it was engulfed in a puff of dark gray amoke about 10 ft in diameter. There was no change in the color of the smoke. The object was traveling at terrific speed and seemed to be in a very shallow dive. When the puff of smoke appeared the object disappeared completely; no particles were observed falling from it. The point of disappearance seemed to be about 800 yards in front of Switzer. There was no possibility of being hidden by vegetation or terrain. It appeared rectangular for the most part but once it appeared to have a very slightly carved top surface. It seemed ore rocket-like than diso-like, and seemed tilted in a semi-circle.
# CHECK-LIST UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Dato 24 June 47
Incidort
2. Timo afternoon
3. Location Casc de Mts. (Portland, Oregon
1. Name of observer Fred Johnson-
5. Occupation of obsorvor Prospector
6. Address of observor Globe Hotel, 16 N. . 1st Ave, Porland,
7. Place of observation Cascade Nts
8. Number of objects 5 or 6
9. Distance of object from observer overhed at 1,000 ft
10. Time in sight 15 - (0 seconite
11. Altitudo 6,000 ft from sea level
12. Spood N/S
13. Direction of flight 5
Tuctics benking
15. Sourd none
16. Siza about 30' dia
17. Celer N/S
18. Shapo round with tail
19. Odor dotected /S
20. Apparent construction N'S
21. Exhaust trails N/S
22. Worthor conditions Clear
23. Effect on clouds x/S
21. Skotches or photographs None
25. Manner of disapposranco N/S
26. Romarks (over)
[page 193]
While prospecting in the Cascade Mts some 5,000 ft above sea level he noticed a reflection. Upon looking up he saw a disc proceeding in a southeasterly direction. Upon sighting it he placed his telescope to his eye and observed it for some 45 to 60 seconds. At the time the disc wsnighted it we bonking in the sun. He observed 5 or 6 but concentrated on one. Said they did not fly in any particular formation and he estimated them to be about 1,000 ft from where he was stending. He estimated that they were around 30 feet in diameter end that they had a teil. They made no noise. He noticed that the combination compass and watch in his possession reacted in a very peculiar manner, the hand waving from one side to the other but that this condition corrected itself immediately after the discs had passed out of sight.
NOTE: Informant appeared to be very reliable and advised that be had been a prospector in the States of Montana, Washington and Oregon for the past 40 yre.
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Dato 6 Aug 47
Incidort #69
2. Timo 2230-2245
3. Location Phil del Dia, Pa. 1. l'ano of observer Eleanor Naddle 5. Occupation of obgorvor employed by Geo A. Greenwald Mfg Co. 6. address of observor 2114 Hobart St., Philadelphia, Ps. 7. Place of observation At ob erver's home 8. Number of objects 1
9. Distance of object from absorvor N/S
10. Tino in sight N/S
11. Altitude N/
12. Spood Very fast
13. Direction of flight Suth
14. Tactics N/5 apparently straight flight
15. Sourd slight buzzing after ssige of object
16. Size lorge
17. Color white
18. Shapo x/5.
19. Odor dotected N/
20. Apparent construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails Tin streak of grayish smoke
22. Weather conditions N/S
23. Effect on clouds x/S
2h. Skotches or photographs none
25. Manner of disappearance B/S
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 195]
Between 10:30 and 10:45 P. N. 6 Aug 47, Nise Naddle was seated on the steps of her home with Cecelia Fine. She was facing north and observed large white object traveling et a very fast rate of speed to the south. There was buzzing sound, not too loud but plainly audible just after the object passed thru the air. The object appe red wite in color and left a tin streak of smoke wich was grayish in color.
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Dato 6 Aug 47
Incid ort 70
2. Timo Around 2245
3. Loe tion Philadelpade, Pa
amo of observer Joan Snyder
5. Cccupation of observer Insurance agent (former B-24 pilot)
6. Address of observar 10 Vankir St., Philadelphia, Pa. 7. Plaes of obsuration above address 8. Mumbor of objnots 1
9. Distanco of object from observer B/S
10. Tino in sight N/S
1,000 - 3000 ft
11. 11. Altitude
નમાં 12. 12. Spcod between 100-500 MPH
13. 13. Direction of flight from XE to SW
1. Tuntica x/S
15. Sourd hissing
16. Sizg x/5.
:7. Color N/S
18. Shapo N/S
19.
Od or dotooted N/S
20. Apparent construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails Smoke or condensation - also emitted bluish wite flane
22. Wonthor conditions Clear
23. Effect on clouds x/S
24. Skotchos or photographs None
25. Manner of disappearahce x/S
26. Romarks (Over)
[page 197]
John Snyder, a former pilot of B-24 in the Army Air Corps advised that he was sitting on the steps of ais home around 10:45 P. M. the night of Aug 6, 1947 and that his neighbors, the Kelly family, were also sitting on their steps. All parties were facing east, Snyder noticed an object which emitted a bluish-waite flame pass quickly thru the sir. It was traveling NE to SW. Using his experience In the Ary Air Corps he estimated the speed as between 400 to 500 MPH. The object did not lose elevation and left either a smoke or condensation trail in its former path. The Vapor lasted for about 2 seconde. A hissing sound accompanied the passing. The sound was moderate and not nearly as loud as that occasioned by a rocket ship.
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Date 8 or 9 Oct 1947
2. Time N/S
Incident #71
3. Location Las Vegas, Nevada
1. Mano of observor Thomas L. Moore
5. Occupation of obgorvor N/S Cept, USAFR - Ex pilot
6. Address of observor 8/S
7. Place of observation Outskirts of Las Vegas
8. Number of objects 1
9. Distanco of object from observer 4 to 5 miles
N/5
10. Timo in sight
11. Altitudo N/S
12. Spood 700 to 800 MH
13. Diroction of flight ast & circled to west
1. Taction Flew straight, turned, flew straight again
15. Sound N/S
16. Sizc N/S
17. Color N/S
18. Shapo N/S
19. Odor dotected N/S
20. Apparent construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails Trail almost white and of cumulus cloud density
which lasted some 15-20 minutes
22. Woathor conditions almost cloudless
23. Effect on eclouds N/S
21. Skotches or photographs sieten of course of object
25. Manner of disappos rance N/S
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 199]
On Oct 8th or 9th, 1947 while witne was driving on the NW outskirts of Las Vegas, Nevada, he observed what appeared to be a sky-writing pilot's trail. He stopped his car to observe it and noticed two things which troubled him. (1) Where the missile should have been at the he d of the steadily appearing trail there was nothing visible or was too small to Bee (estimated to be a distance of about 5 miles or less) and (2) the speed appeared startling. Tougat it was between 100 and 1,000 1 but thought more precisely to be from 700 to 800 MPE too fast for conventional sircraft. The trail he thought could have been smoke, vapor from intense speed or any unknown substance. The color was al ost waite - meh like cumulo-nimbus cloud and of approximately the same density and it wes 15-50 minutes before the trail disintegrated.
The object took a radius of from 5 to 15 miles to complete a turn (he estimated closer to 10) in an attest to judge its exact course over topographic features of the surrounding countryside. He stated that since the climate in this vicinity is extremely dry and it was almost a cloudless day that the speed would have to be exceedingly great to create such a trail.
Side View
40 angle
[page 200]
CHECK-LIST-UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Dato 17 Sept 1947
2. Tine 3/5
Incidart 72
3. Lotion Alaska (Ft Fichardson (1) h. Bane of observer /S
5. Ccoupetion of observer Army Officer
6. address of observor N/S
7. Place of observation Near Ft Richardson, Alaska
9. Number of objects 1
9. Distanes of object from absorver N/S
10. Tino in sight N/S
11. Altitudo Below 10,000 ft
12. Spood tremendous
15. Direction of flight /
14. Tunties N/S
15. Sound x/S
16. Sizc 2-3 ft diameter
17. Color metallic silver
18. Shape spherical
19. Odor dotooted A/S
20. Apparent construction None
21. Exhaust trails None
22. Woather conditions Scattered clouds
23. Effect on clouds /s
24. Skatchan or photographs None
25. Mannor of disappos ranco w/S
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 201]
Two army officers reported to Office, Director of Intelligence, q. Alaskan Dept., Pt Richardson, Alaska, say ng that they had witnessed an objectpassing thru the air at tremendous speed. Object supe red to be a sphere and did not give the impresion of being saucer-like or comparable to a disk. Altho, the first officer stated that it would be impossible to give minute details, the object appeared to be 2 to 3 feet in diameter and did not leave any varor trail in the sky. He stated the object ppeared metallic and silver in color (like that of sir lance) As there was scattered cloud formations at 10,000 ft and the object was noted to be traveling below the cloud formation they were able to determine the approximate altitude.
To the second officer the object appeared approximately 10 ft in diemeter nd compared it to half the size of a full moon on an ordinary night. He estimated the altitude to be only 3,000 or 4,000 ft. The object appeared broadside to the second officer and gaveno evidence of a spinning motion or did he note a reflection. To him it appeared to be a dull metal finish. In conclusion the second officer pointed out that the object was definitely traveling against the wind.
[page 202]
# CHECK-LIST- UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Dute 4 Aug 47
2. Timo 1600
Incident # 73
3. Lotion Boston, Kats 1. Can of observer Alphens U. Powell, Capt of PA Airsye, Inc. Walter I. Mie, Navigator 5. Cccupation of observor Crew of Pan Amer Constitution
6. Address of observer 28 Redwood Rod, New Hyde Park, Long Island
7. Place of observation Approximately midway between Everett, ass
and Bedford Radio Beacon.
. Mumber of objects 2
9. Distance of object from observer 1 mile away
10. Tino in sight 30 seconds
11. Altitudo 7,800 ft
12. Spood 175 KH
13. Direction of flight easterly - approx 110° egnetic
1h. Tunties x/S
15. Sound N/S
16. Sizo 15 ft long, 2-3 feet in depth
17. Color deep gold
18. Shpo elliptical
19. Oder dotootod N/S
20. Apparent construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails None
22. Wonthor conditions 5/10 scattered cumulus with tops 1000 Visibility: 10 mi.
23. Effect on olouds B/S
24. Skotehus or photographs None
25. Nariner of disappos ranco Lost in clouds
26. Romarks: (over)
# CHECK-LIST- UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
At 1600 P. M., Aug 47, midway between Everett, Kass, and the Bedford Redio Beacon, pilot end navigator sighted an unidentified serial object. The following conditions existed:
Visibility: good
Cloud coverage: 6-8/10ths; topa: 10,000 ft
Wind at 8,000 ft: 270/25 M/H
Aircraft: 8,000 ft
Airspeed 265 PR
Course: 24 mgnetic.
# CHECK-LIST- UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
Mr White, Navigator, called Mr Powell's attention to a bright orange object slightly below the level of their aircraft. Mr Povell was unable to see the object from his osition (left side of cockpit) as he had no visibility to the right and down, from his position. But, upon glancing out his side window he noticed at a 5° angle to the left an unidentified flying object. It we one mile swey at approximately 7.800 ft. Mr. Powell then boned to obtain better view. He described it ce being the length of a 2-0 fuselage, blunt at both ende, cylindrical in shape and ving a bright orange hue. The object had a definite shape and there was no suggestion of gaseous dissipation (as there would be if the orangecolor were the result of exh uet from a rocket or jet siror ft. Its traveling at appror 150 WPH, one course 200 magnetic. It was under observation for approximately 30 seconds. Mr. Howell lost sight of the object when a cloud came between their aircraft and the object.
[page 204]
Incident #74
See Incident 68
# CHECK-LIST-UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Auto 13 Aug 47
2. Time 1300
Incident
3. Inertion Soke River Canyon (near Twin Falls) Idaho 1. Can of observor A. C. Urie and two sons, Kenneth & Billy 5. Cccupation of observor furmer
6. ..ddress of observer Oper tor of "Auger Falls Trout Farm" 6 miles west of Blue Lakes Ranch, Snake River C nyon 7. Placs of observ.tion As above-going down the Snake River 8. Number of objects 1
7. Distanco of object from observer 300 ft
10. Timo in sight momentery
11. Altitudo 75 ft from the canyon floor - 300 ft awcy from observer
level view afforded
12. Spood 1000 KPH
13. Direction of flight East to West
14. Tanties Road up and down over hills & nollows of c nyon
15.
Sourd
swishing sound
16.
Sixo
20 feet by 10 ft in thickness
17.
Color
sky blue
1 • oblong broad rimmed hat with low crown
Inverted pie-plate
19. Odor dotected None
20. Apparent construction N/S
l Exhaust trails Exhaust fan flame - a red tubuler fiery glow at the
eide of the top or hood.
22. Honthor conditions N/S
23. Effect on eclouds N/S
24. Skatebos or photographs one
25. Manner of disappos rando disappeared behind hill
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 206]
Urie had sent his sons to the river for some tops from his bost. As they were overdue he veat to look for them, when he noticed some 300 feet away some 75 feet in the air a sky-blue object silhouetted against the steep wells of the canyon on the for side. (The canyon is about 40 ft deep and 1200 ft across at that place.) The object was traveling 75 feet in the air (300 ft below the rim of the canyon) and so wes plainly visible. Urie states that the sky-blue color would probably not be noticed against the sky. He states that "it did not in like a top". However, he did say that the trees over wich it passed almost directly did not just end with the wind as if a plane had gone by but that they "spun around on top as if they were in & vacuum.
Keith Urie, son, eight years of age teid he saw the nechine coming down the nyen he ding from east to west rnd following the contoure of the ground. Billy, ge ten, enotner son, saw it al-out immediately. Both wetened it fly out of sight benind a tree in amt er of moments.
AGENT'S NOTES: Urie seemed completely sincere about the incident and appe red to be a sober, middle-aged ma The boys stated that they nad never before seen one of the iscs.
# CHECK-LIST UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
Dato 13 Aug 17
2. Tinu N/S
Incid art 76
3. Location Salmon Dm Idaho.
h. an of observor County Commissioner Hedins
J. 3. Brown:
5. Cccupation of observor County Commissioner
N/S
6. dr of observor 3/5
7. Tlaco of chaormation Salmon Dan
8. Number of objects 2
9. Distance of object from observer of severe alles
10. Timo in sicht N/S
11. Altitudo 4,000 to 6,000 f1
12. Spoud great speed
13. Direction of flight S
14. Tantics B/S
15. Sound echo of a cotor - County Comdesioner wins
roar J. B. Brown
16. 31z0
17. Color 3/5 reflected light
18. Shope circular
19. oder detected w/s
20. Apparent construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails N/S
22. Wosthor conditions N/S
23. Effect on elouds w/S
2. Skotohus or photographs None
25. Manner of disapposanoo 2/5
26. Romarkss (over)
[page 208]
Agent could not locate Commisioner L. N. Hawkins but J. H. Brown, wo accompanied Hawkins at the time stated that he and Hewins could hear a roer. They looked up and saw 2 objects flying at great neight which sight have been between 4,000 and 6,000 ft. He could give no estim te as to size and said they could have been several miles away. He und Hawkins were satisfied that had seen something and were very coubtful if the objects were planes.
From a newspaper account (Times News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Friday Aug 15, 1947) County Commissioner Hawkins said he had seen an unusual object in the air the same day as Urie' experience (Incident 75) and that a sound resembling the echo of a motor caused him to look upward and there he saw two circular objects which reflected light. They were traveling at a great speed and at igner altitude then most planes.
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[page 209]
CHECK-LIST- UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
Incident 77
1. Dato 3 July 1947
2. Tine 1830 z
3. Location South Brooksville, Me.
1. Name of observer Kr. John F. Cole
5. Occupation of obgorvor astronomer
6. Addr as of, observor South Brooksville, Me.
7. Flack of observation Harborside, Naine -
. Bumber of objects 10
9. Distance of object from observer N/S
Timo in sight N/S
10.
11. Altitudo N/S
12. Spood 00-1200 MPH
13. Direction of flight NW (true)
1h. Tactics N/S
15. Sourd Loud roer
16. Sizo 50 to 100 feet wide
27. Color light-colored
18. Shape only concrete evidence of form appeared on left tangent of the
group -two dark shaped forms:
19. Odor dotootod B/
20. Apparent construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails N/S
22. Wosthor conditions N/S
23. Effect on clouds x/S
21. Skotohos or photographs one
25. Nanner of disappoinoo N/S
26. Romarks (over)
# CHECK-LIST UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
An unusually loud roar attracted the observer and upon looking up he saw group of very light-colored objects at an altitude of about 50° bunched rather closely with no regular formation. The group could dive covered 1-1/2° angular diameter in the sky. There might neve been 10 As a group they were proceeding us to cover 30° of are estimated of course in 10 to 15 seconds. If one of them subtended 1/10° with & possible wing spreed of 100 ft it would put it at a distance of over 10 miles, and quite invisible for a light object. With 30° are of travel it a 10 mi distance would be roughly 5 miles in 15 seconds or 20 mi per minute or 1200 mi per hour. Rether fast for a bomber. A 50 ft object at 5 miles dist. wo ld be about 600 ml. per hr also fast going. The only concrete evidence of form app red on the left teng nt of the group - two dark shaped forms:
# CHECK-LIST-UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Dato 30 June 1947
2. Zims 0910 MST
Incid art 78
3. Lotion Near Williams Field over Grand Canyon, Arizona Man of observer Lt William G. McGinty, USN
5. Decupation of obyorwor P-80 student, Williams Fla, Crundler, Ariz.
6. dracs of observer Willis Fla., Chendler, Ariz.
7. Plsea of obortion plane
8. Number of objects
9. Distance of object from observer /5 10. Time in sight N/6
11. Altitude decreasing from 35,000 ft
12. Spood "inconceivable"
13. Direction of flight
straight down
15. Tueties N/S
15. Soord N/S
16. $120 8 ft in dia.
17.
Color
zizzalar Might gray
18.
Shape
circular
19.
Oder dotoetod
3/5
20. Apparont construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails x/S
32. Honthor conditions N/S
23. Effect on clouds x/s
24. Skatches or photographs nobe
25. Banner of dian the South Rim of Grand Canyon, Arizona Seemed to have hit ground some 25 miles
26. Romarks:
(over)
[page 212]
On 30 June 1947 at about 0910 MST, William G. McGinty, P-80 pilot was flying at 25,000 fert over Grand Canyon, Arizona, heading south towards Willians Field, Arizona, when he saw 2 round objects going at inconceivable speeds straight down. One of the unidentifiable objects followed the other seconds purt. Due to their speed he could see only that they were circuler and possibly light gray in color. In nie opinion the objects were approximately 3 fet in diemeter. He estimated that the objects would have probably hit the grond approximately 25 miles south of the South Rim of Grand Canyon, Ariz.
AG 23 03: Lt cGinty give ir pernenient dress es: N. . . . C., Point gu, Port Hueneme, Calif.
# CHECK-LIST-UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Dato April 1947
Incidort 79
2. Time 1100 E Pibol Observation
3. Location N/S - presumably Richmond, Ve..
1. Name of observer Kr. Minozewski
5. Cccupation of ebgorvor Wether reporters
6. dre of observor N/3
7. Place of observation Ric ond, Va. 8. Number of objects 3-4 separate sighting s
9. Distance of object from observer high altitude
10. Tino in sight 15 seconds
11. altitudo bigh altitude
12. Spect rapid
13. Direction of flight east to west
14. Tunties N/S
15. Sourd N/S
16. Sizc Larger than pibal balloon when observed trru a theodolite
:7. Color metallic grey or silver
18. Shape N/S
19. Odor detected N/S
20. Apparent construction S/S
21. Exhaust trails N/S
22. Woather conditions clear
23. Effect on clouds N/S
24. Skotehus or photographs. None
25. Nanner of disappearance X/S
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 214]
Mr. Minozewski observed a strange metallic disk on three occasions thru the theodolite while making his pibal observation during a six- montis period. Mr Minozewski last observed the disk in April 1947 at 1100 E Fibel Observation when the balloon ws at 15,000 ft. He followed it for 15 seconds. It was moving on level flight from east to west to the far north of the station. The object was a metallic like chrome- shaped something like en ellipse with a flat level bottom and a done like-round top. T The disk appeared below the (wester belloon, we much larger in size (in the instrument) and shown like silver. It we impossible to estimate the height or speed of the disk except that it appeared to be moving rather rapidly.
Mire Baron, & co-worker observed the disk when her balloon was et bout 27,000 ft. She thought the color to be a dull metallic luster.
[page 215]
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1. Date 7 July 1947
2. Timo 2230-2300
Incidort # 80
3. Location Arlington, Va.
1. Hamu of observor James A. Cobb
5. Cccupation of observor Lt Col., AO
6. htdress of obsarvor N/S
7. Place of obsormtion Arlington, Va. - 2807 N. Glebe Road.
8. Number of objects 1
9. Distanco of object from observor 3/4 mile
10. Timo in sicht 2-3 seconds
11. Altitude less than 500 it
12. Spood that of jet
13. Direction of flight SOUTH EAST
Tactics N/S
15. Sound N/3
16. Size Small plane
17. Color Reflected white light
18. Shape "blob"
19. Odor detected /S
20. Apparent construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails None
22. Wonthor conditions Scattered clouds - Visibility: 10-12 mi.
23. Effect on clouds one
24. Skotches or photographs 2
25. Nanner of disappos ranes behind trees
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 216]
Observed from a bedroom window as blob of light crossing at very high speed estimated by observer at approx 1350 PH. "In color, the object had the appearance of a reflected white light, a cool bright white light with no red in it, like the moon on a clear night."
# CHECK-LIST-IDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Dute 7 July 1947
Incident 81
2. Tine 0900 nours
3. Location Hickam Village 42
h. Han of observer Hr. Jeniel Sito
5. Occupation of obgorvor Air Communications Sections, hesen, sicken Fl.
6. Address of observor /S - Could be contac ed at Hicken Fld
7. Plac of observation vicinity of Bicken Village?
B. Hurbor of objects a large bulloon with a silver disc miyented
below it.
9. Distance of object from observer N/S
10. Tino in sight few minutes
11. Altitude .000 ft
12. Spood slow
13. Direction of flight W toward cea
14. Tactics revolved
15. Sound N/S
16. Sizo xxxx/s
17. Color silver
18. Shapo spherical-like large balloon with disc attached
19. Cder dotooted /S
20. Apparent construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails x/S
22. Woethor conditions cloudy
23. Effect on elouds B/S
24. Skotches or photographs None
25. Hanner of disappearance lost among the clouds
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 218]
Mr Saito's attention was attracted by a flushing object in the sky. He stated that this object had the appe rance of a large balloon with a silver disc (not unlike a camera lens) suspended below it. Although he could not distinguish a coble connecting the two objects he assumed that they were attached since they kept the same distance spert and scened to sove in unicon. It was at approximately 6,000 ft and slowly ascending moving in a northwesterly direction toward the sea. He observed the object sev rel mimtes during which time the silver disc attachment flashed off and on which he attributed to the rays of the sun striking it as it re- volved. He discontinued wetching after a few minutes and upon trying to locate it again could not do so owing to the cloudiness.
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Dato Between 17 & 21 Key 1947
Incid mt # 82
2. Time Just after dusk - (2030 & 2100)
3. Location Oklahoma City, Okla.
1. Name of observer Byron B. Savage
5. Cocupation of observer Field Engineer for Radio Corp of Amer.
Holder of a private pilot's license
6. ddros of observor 416 N. W. 29th St., Oklahoma City, Okla.
7. Place of observation As above
8. Number of objects
9. Distance of object from server
10. Tino in sight 15-20 seconds
11. altitude 10,000 18,000 ft
12. Spcod 3 times that of jet
13. Direction of flight 1:0° south to 350° N
14. Tuctice straight light
15. Sourd loud swishing sound after pseage
16. Sizo bulk of six B-29's
17. Color frosty white
18. Shape Round but disc-like with no protrusions
19. Odor detectod N/S
20. Apparent construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails None
22. Woathor conditions N/S
23. Effect on clouds N/S
24. Skotches or photographs None
25. Nanner of disappearance flew out of sight
26. Romarks (over
[page 220]
Savage stated that he realized that the object was not a conventional aircraft when it was at a 45° angle from him. It appeared elliptical and as it coved closer it seemed perfectly round and flat. It had no appearance of being spherical and bed e ratio of diameter to the thickness of approximately 10 to 1, appearing thicker in the center. He judged the altitude to be between 10,000 to 18,000 ft and the object left no trailing effects. The bulk seemed to be that of 6 3-29's at an altitude of approximately the seme height. The speed was 3 times that of jet-propelled aircraft. There were no protrusions and there was no coise altho be thought he detected a swishing sound "like the rushing of sir" after this object had passed him. The sound was not loud and did not lost very long. He did not know if it was his imaginstion or expectation. The color appeared frosty ite at all times. The object appeared to diminish in size and spend as it roved away in a direction of 350° to the north. Savage was sure that the object was not a meteor and it was his opinion that it was radically built and power - possibly atomic.
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
Observer flying a National Ouard AT-6 was on en easterly heading pointing toward Gowen Fld and had flown that course for a minute when there appeared in the left hand portion of his field of vision & round black object. Due to its erratic ovement he first thought it a weather balloon. Calling the weather station he ascertained that no release had been mie for several aours. He then exposed 10 second's our tion of 8 mm motion picture film. Centering his g ze once more on the object he observed it to roll so that its edge was presented, at this time it flashed once in the sunlight. It then appeared as a thin black line. Then it performed a maneuver which looked as if it had begun slow roll - (barrel, roll) which instead of being completed we broken off at about the 150° point. The object rolled out of the top of the maneuver at this point, and observer lost sight of it. Performance viewed ainst background of clouds. Object nopeered relatively se the size of a twenty-five cent piece. Observer could not estimate the speed. He thought tho that it was very great
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
- **Position 1:** Initial observation.
- **Position 2:** Jerky rising motion.
- **Position 3:** Continued jerky rising motion.
- **Position 4:** Object rolled, presenting its edge. It then flashed.
- **Position 5:** Object performed a partial roll maneuver (approximately 150°), then disappeared.
The movement was observed against a background of clouds, and the object appeared relatively small, comparable to a twenty-five cent piece. The observer could not estimate the speed but believed it to be very fast.
The e-design portrays the movements of the object. At all times the object appeared black. Positions (1) (2) and (3) show the jerky rising motion. Position () is where it rolled presenting its edge to the observer. It then followed the dotted line, rolling over the top. of the maneuver and disappearing at position (5).
[page 223]
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Incidart 84
1. Dato 7 July 1947
2. Time between 1300 and 1400 hours ST
3. Location 1 mile east of Lekeland, Fla
4. Camo of observor Mr. Hiram William Griffin
5. Cccupation of observor "sign painter" previously cab-driver amateur artist. Also former 2d-class seaman in U. 5. Navy 6. Marca of observor 602 N. Tennessee Ave., Lakeland, Fla
7. Place of obsern.tion 1 mile east of Lakeland, Fla ― Ground
8. Number of objects
9. Distanco of object from observer xa one mile
10. Timo in sight 15-30 seconde
11. Altitudo between 5,000 to 7.500 ft
12. Speod. very fast
13. Direction of flight x/s unwerd
ป. Tactics climbed 2500 feet in just a few seconds
15. Sourd swishing noise that seemed to sing with a more or less
shrill whine.
16. Sizo N/S
27. Color "glittery"
18. Shapo N/S seomed "turtle-backed" from a photograph
submitted
19. Odor dotooted N/S
20. Apparent construction plastic appearance
21. Exhaust trails N/S
28. Wouthor conditions Clear with scattered clouds
23. Effect on olouds /S
21. Skotches or photographs
25. Manner of dian ppoerance
26. Romarks (over)
photograph
climbed out of sight
[page 224]
While walking on U. S. Highway #92 7 July 47, at approximately 1 mile eest of Lakeland, Fla., between 1300 and 1400 hours observer's attention was attracted skyverd by a swishing noise which seemed to sing with a shrill wine. He saw 5 shiny objects going upward from 5,00 ft to approximately 7,500 feet in Just a few seconds (between 15-30). They were traveling northeast and in an upward direction se they disappeared in flight. He thought they were a mile from him when first sighted. Griffin observed 2 spots on either side of the missile and an additional spot in the center which he believed to be the tail. The objects did not have wings and the witness thought they were jet jobs. It appeared to him that the leading jet (of plastic appearence) was towing the four other shining objects.
NOTES: Griffin made a model of wat he saw and forwarded it as an exhibit. (See file)
PERTINENT FACts: He is a very exitable person, very talkative possessing an exaggerated imagination and inclined to impress people with his continuous verbal chatter. Questi ning of neighbors & associates disclosed that he belonged to no subversive organization.
Evaluation of source: "B"; of information "3"
[page 225]
# Incident 85
# Void See Incident #29
[page 226]
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1. Dato 6 July 1947
2. Time N/S
Inoid art #86
3. Location Hollywood, Calif
4. amo of observer M. Lenore Corey
5. Occupation of obgorvor X/S
6. address of observar 82636 Magnolia Ave., Los Angeles, Calif
7. Place of observation from bus terminal
8. Number of objects. "several"
9. Distanco of object from observor N/S
10. Timo in sicht N/S
11. Altitudo N/S
12. Spcod Great speed
13. Direction of flight
14. Tunties "rolled"
15. Sourd N/S
16. Sizo N/S
17. Color N/S
18. Shapo saucer"
19. Odor dotected N/S
20. Apparent construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails N/S
22. Woather conditions sunlight
23. Effect on clouds N/S
24. Skotehos or photographs None
25. Nanner of disappearance x/S
26. Romarks: (over)
northward - parallel to Ventura Blvd,
[page 227]
Observer was mostly concerned with the accompanying ray phenomena rather than with the "saucers", themselves.
Perceived what appeared to be milky white rays in the sunlight which seemed to cross and recross each other like searchlights at night. It did not appear es reflected light for the rays were not spaced and were not es close together and they "cris-crossed". However, they did seem to converge toward a center but did not meet in that center. In the vortex - a radious of about 18 inches (it seemed from where observer set) that there were spinning objects of some red substance about the color of the semi-presious report "Cornelien". These fragments were sharp end irregular end shining. They were flying as if to a megnet. This effect was momentary. Witness then looked to see if the "saucers" were still there. They were but the same illusion occurred again and observer was again conscious of the secondary phenomena. But by this time the "Srucers" were out of sight..
NOTE: Observer seemed to be speculating on ray warfare, but did not think that "our army would shoot deadly rays over a crowded highway"
# CHECK-LIST- UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Dato N/S - Incident #87
2. Time evening
3. Locttion
Germany
4. Tamo of observer Robert J. Sroka
5. Occupation of observor N/S
6. drs of observor 49. Mashington Ave., eukesha, Wis.
7. Place of observation Germany -20 miles N of Habberbisnopshiem
8. Nuribor of objects 1
9. Distanco of object from observor 3 to 10 miles to their front to 1 mile 10. Timo in sight approximately
11. Altitudo Approximately 5.000 ft high at first then descending
12. Sncod alow
13. Direction of flight N/S
1b. Tunties Oscillating descent - dropping in a spiral motion
15. Sourd N/5
16. Sizo N/S
17. Color N/S
18. Shapo N/S
19. Odor dotootod K/S
20. Apparent construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails N/S
22. Wanthor conditions N/S
23. Effect on clouds N/S
2. Skotohos or photographs None
25. Manner of disappearance Appeared to drop
26. Romarkss (over)
[page 229]
Observer efter reading reports about disc-shaped aircraft recalled a nearly forgotten incident wich occurred some 20 miles NW of Habberbishopshiem, Germany after the last war.
Object first sighted some 8 to 10 miles to observers' front - at epprox 5,000 ft high. It rapidly approached, descending slowly. About a mile away it stopped its horizontal motion but continued a slow oscillating des descent similar to e descending parachute. Then it suddenly dropped in a spiral motion. Tried to locate the place where it fell but it became too dark. The first impression of the observer was that it was a cloud but it was traveling at right angles to the wind.
[page 230]
# CHECK-LIST-UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Dato 3 Aug 1947
2. Timo late afternoon
3. Loention Hackensack, N. J.
[page 231]
Charles Cosella, Jr. and William Truex, US Army, Ft. Dix, N. J. sighted a flying disc in late afternoon 3 August 47. Claimed it was 200 yros in air, revolving slowly but moving rapidly and was neither a kite nor a balloon.
# CHECK-LIST-UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
Incident # 89
1. Dute 6 July 1,47
2. Tine 1:45 P. X.
3. Location 100 miles west of Kansas City, Missouri
*** 4 5 6
1. Hame of observor Hej Archie B. Browning
5. Occupation of obgorvor Maj. Air Corps, pilot of 3-25
6. address of observor B/5
7. Place of obserntion air
8. Number of objects 1
9. Distanco of object from observor 10 miles
10. Timo in sight N/S
11. Altitudo 11,000 ft
12. Spood 210
13. Direction of flight Eestward
Tootios observed horizontal flight
15. Sound N/S
16. Sizo 30-50 ft in diameter
17. Color very bright and silvery colored
18. Shapo round
19. Odor dotooted/S
• apparont construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails N/S
22. Woathor conditions CAVU
23.
Effect on clouds N/S
24. Skotchos or photographs Nne
25. Mannor of disappearance x Disappeared when pilot started to turn into it.
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 233]
On 6 July 1947 while fl ing from Ogden, Utah, to Konsas City, Mo, at 10,000 ft in a B-25 pilot noticed a very bright object low and to his left, approximately 10 miles away. Time was 1:45 P. M and position ves approximately 100 miles west of Kansas City. He first impression wes that it was the top of a water tank. After checking his osition be age in looked to his left (elapsed time 5 seconds). He saw a round, disc shaped object, very bright and silvery colored which seemed to be flying 1 to 2 miles off his left wing at 11 o'clock position at 11,000 ft. The brightness of the object was very great. Diameter of the object was estin ted as 30-50 feet. It was traveling in the same direction at the some rate of speed (210 MPH) as the observer. However, when he started to turn into it, it completely disappeared. leather conditions at the time were CATU.
[page 234]
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Dato 29 June 1947
# CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Dato 28 June 1947
Incidart # 91
2. Time 2120 Central Time
3. Location. Maxwell Fl., Montgomery, Ala.
Cept Wilson E. Kayko, O-38841, Hq AC
1. amo of observer Capt John H. Centrell,0-255404, Hq, TAC
1st Lt. Theodore Dewey, 972, Capt. Redman, Randolph Fld., Texas TAC
5. Occupation of observor See above
6. Address of observer See above
7. Placo of observation Maxwell Field, Ala
8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer x/S
10. Timo in sight Over 5 minutes
11. Altitudo impossible to determine - great height
12. Speed frequent bursts of speed
13. Direction of flight changing - zig-zag course - first esst, then south
then southwest
14. Tucties traveled with frequent bursts of speed in a zig-zag course
15. Sound No audible sound
16. Sizo slightly greater than a star
17. Color B/S brilliant light
18. Shapo /3
19. Odor dotooted N/S
20. Apparent construction "light"
21. Exhaust trails N/S
22. Woather conditions clear moon-light night
23. Effect on clouds /S
24. Skotches photocophe None in our file al the letter
of transmittal indicates one was sent
25. Kanner of disappearance lost in brilliancy of the moon
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 237]
At approximately 2120 Central time, a light, with a brilliance slightly greater then a star appeared from the West traveling in en esterly direction at a high rate of speed. It first sype:re slightly above the horizon of a clear moon-light right. There was no audible sound. It appeared to be at great height altho it was impossible to deter due the altitude. It traveled a zig-zag course with frequent bursts of speed similar to a ter but est spurts and stops across the surface of water. Directly overhed, it changed course 90° into the south. After 5 minutes it turned southwest and was lost in the brilliany of the moon. At 2145 Central it not longer sible to observe it.
Ac 11s placed to Marvell 14 operations concerning the hengene and inquiry was mide if any experten 1 aircraft were scheduled for a flight, in the vicinity but the rely was negative. No plausible ex len ti n was offered for the unusual ction of this source of light watch acted contrary to say common serodynamical lewe. Two of the above noted observers were rated pilote and the other two, air intelligence officers.
# CHECK-LIST - 9NIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Dato 19 May 1947
Incident #92
2. Time 1215-1315
3. Location Pikes Peak Railway, Manitou Springs, Colorado 1. Tam of observer Mr. D. A. Hauser, Kr. 1. J. Smith, Mr. L. D. Jenison Occupation of obgorvor em loyes of Rk Pikes Peak Reilway 6. Address of observer Pikes Peak Railway, kanitou Springs, Colorado 7. Place of observation Manitou Springs, Colorado 8. Number of objects 1
9. Distanco of object from observer x/5
10. Timo in sight N/S
11. Altitudo Over 1,000 feet
12. Spood Not determined - but very repid
13. Direction of flight westward
1. Tactics climbing diving and reversal of direction of flight
hovering
15. Sourd x/S
16. Sizo Could not be determined
17. Color silver
18. Shapo Could not be determined
19. Cdor dotooted N/S
20. Apparent construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails x/5
22. Wonthor conditions. CAVU no ground wind
23. Effect on clouds No clouds
2. Skotches or photographs None
25. Kanner of disappearance climbing very fast towards the West
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 239]
During their lunch period (1215-1315) 19 May 1947 a member of a train crew called attention to a silver object in the sky approaching from the Northeast. It appeared to be traveling at great speed. The object appeared extremely small and therefore the altitude could not be estimated. It did appear higher than the top of Manitou Mountain which is some 1,000 feet higner than the city. No definite shape could be determined even with the aid of 1-6 tower binoculars. The men were certain that the object was not a conventional aircraft since it did not have any of the physical characteristics Upon reaching the area just north of Manitou the object remained in the area for several minutes during which time it executed maneuvers such as climbing, diving and reversal of flight. This hemmened every few seconds. The distance and location between views prompted two of the men to think that there may have been more of the objects in the sky. At times it seemed to hoever and then it would start on another flight path. When last seen the silver object was climbing very fist towards the west almost directly into the wind.
Evaluation:
of source
of Information "O"
# CHECK-LIST - 9NIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
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Incident 93
# CHECK-LIST - 9NIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
| l la <br />• Timo 1630 | l la <br />• Timo 1630 |
|-|-|
| 3. Location Hartford, Conn. | 3. Location Hartford, Conn. |
| | Name of observor Kenneth M. Helton<br />James J. Pargoe |
| ,J . | Gesupation of observar Captains, USAF ( ) |
| 6. | Address of observar Atlantic Division, ATC ( "D" Air .) |
| 7. | • f' C of observation Hartford, Conn. |
| 8. | Mumbor of objects 1 |
| 'J• | Distanco of object from observer I |
| 10. • | Time in aight/S |
| ! . | Altitudo /S |
| 12. • | Spood - 1' igh oa |
| ., . | Direction of shooting toward earth at 45 |
| | Tunties ~ |
| 15. | Sund Hone |
| 16. | Sizo Resembled shooting star, • observers not certain however. • |
| ,. | Color bluish center, red on the edges |
| | Shape Appe red to be disc |
| 19. | Cior dotected Hone |
| 20. | apparent construction /S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails No tail or tils |
| 28. | Hathor conditions /S<br />I |
| ,. | Effect on clouds B/S |
| 2. | Skotches or photographs one |
| 25. | Tanner of disappearance Dropped out of sight on the north side<br />of Nt.Tom which is near Holyoke, Mass. |
| 26. | Romarks<br />(onr |
[page 241]
Object appe red to be a disa wich had a bluish center was red on its edges and a traveling at a very high velocity. It hadno tail nor did it leave any sort of a trail in the air. Because of its high velocity and the short space of time that it was sighted neither observer could be certain of the sise but in general, report it resembled a shooting star. It drop ed out of sight on the north side of Mt. Tom which is nesr Holyoke, Mass.
# CHECK-LIST-UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Date 30 Dec 47
2. Tina 1926 PST
Incident
3. Location 42" 9.3 N and 114° 22.2' W
Lt Col W.W. Jones
h. Mano of observer Maj A. A. Andree
5. Occupation of observor USAP pilote
6. addreas of observor Hq. Eastern Pacific Wing of ATC
7. Ploco of observation See #3 8. Munbor of objecte 1
9. Distanco of object from observor /S - at 2:30 position from/lane
10.
Tino in sight
2 seconds
11.
Altitudo A/C was at 13,000. Object was descending vertically.
12.
Spood Very high-unknown
13. Direction of flight Vertically down
th. Toetics seed to alov as it neared the ground
15. Sound x/S
15. Sizo x/S
17. Colork/strailed intense green and blue flames
N/S
18. Chapo
19. Odor datoetod B/S
20. Apparent construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails See #17 trailed intense green and blue flases
Woather conditions N/S
23. Effect on eluuds /S
Skotahon or photographs None
25. sner of disapporno /S
25. Romarksi (over)
[page 243]
116 route free Great Falls,ontons, to Fairfield-
fe 7, poste roket
de
Col. Jore. hq P) co-p1 (A. A.
Aanews cruising at 1306. Antille
green (ná le flames was vid for a
s doncensing verticilly sta
dos te ont
[page 244]
19 PO
osedale, Calif (35° * N., 127° 531 on of borer / (C-17 crew) Fenuperion of observor tare of observar Sacramento Air Lepot C-7 7. Flues of obortion Rosedale, Calif 8. umber of objects 1 9. Distanco of object from observer X/S
10. Timo in aight w/s
11. altitude Low
12. Sneod very righ
13. Direction of flight 3/5
1. Tuntich 8/3
Sched
76. 3149 N/S
17. Color
18. hp5/5
16-
apparent construction
21. Bahast trailer colors of with res
thor conditions 2/5
Sffiston alouds 5/5
Sketchon or photograph
Mannor of dieppornos die red eitwerd tondose
nt crotitel, 28° 11° 02'Y.
26. Romarks: (over)
[page 245]
A report received at Fairfield-Sulam tor Pro Neclell Airfield over it Seeramento stated a tempt received Pro a cristo Air Depot C47 7468 flying ner Rofearle, Calif. to the effect trat n object was signed at 1905 P.. time trailing revered oplope of flene af red and green prodotting elever igh reed and lov atitude est to one 111 at spra 30, 121° 02'. Helelim toe te lato persiste and at 1958 the flot reported mal fire at 30° 50' que 1000 witch becae consider ister. Firfield toer gelec ying to len invite the fire for alle airer ft cel int n the pilot resorted over the fire st 1927 of 38° 120° 53%. The new busing in thisunder suge over a small area and went statis in the fire seemed to burn it bright bue-res: Lime
[page 247]
Incident 96
The Fairfield Control Tower obtained a report at approximately 2300 EST 30 Dec 47 from Hamilton Fld Flight Control, that a motorist on U. S. Highway #40, 30 miles west of Lovelock, Nevada, (approximately 39° 53' N, 118° 53' W) had seen an object explode in the air at a height of 1200 to 1300 feet. Time: 1926. (Would appear to be connected with Incidents 94, 95 and 97.)
[page 248]
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UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
Incident #97
# CHECK-LIST-UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
| 1. | Date 30 | Dec | 47 |
|-|-|-|-|
| 2. Time 1925 PST | 2. Time 1925 PST | 2. Time 1925 PST | 2. Time 1925 PST |
| 3. | Location | Between | Medford, Oregon & Mt Shasta, Calif |
| 4. | Name of observer N/S | | (United Airline Flight #191) |
| 5. | Occupation of observer Pilot on Flight #191 (as above) | Occupation of observer Pilot on Flight #191 (as above) | Occupation of observer Pilot on Flight #191 (as above) |
| 6. | Address of observer | | N/S |
| 7. | Place of observation | | On ai rways between Medford, Oregon & Mt Shasta |
| 8. | Number of objects 1 | | |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer N/S | Distance of object from observer N/S | Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Time insight N/S | | |
| 11. | Altitude N/S | | |
| 12. | Speed N/S | | |
| 13. | Direction of flight | Direction of flight | N/S |
| 14. | Tactics N/S | | |
| 15. | Sound N/S | | |
| J.6. | Size N/S | | |
| 17. | Color N/S | | |
| J..S. | Shape N/S | | |
| 19. | Odor detected N/S | | |
| 20. | Ap:fSrent construction | Ap:fSrent construction | N/S |
| 21. | Exhaust trails N/S | Exhaust trails N/S | |
| 22. | Weather conditions N/S | Weather conditions N/S | Weather conditions N/S |
| 23. | Effect on clcuds N/S | Effect on clcuds N/S | |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs | Sketches or photographs | None |
| 25. | Manner of disappearance | Manner of disappearance | N/S - saw flash - presumably an explosio n |
| 26 . | Remarks : (over) | | |
[page 249]
Incident #97
The Fairfield Control Tower obtained a report from Oakland Airport Flight Control (CAA) at approximately 2315 PST, 30 Dec 1947 that United Airlines Flight 19 proceeding on airways between Medford, Oregon, and Mt Shasta, observed a flash at 1925 PST just north of their position.
See Incidents 94 , 95 & 96
[page 250]
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# CHECK-LIST-UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
| l . | Date 2 Nov | 1947. Incident: #98 |
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| 2. | Time Just before break of day | Time Just before break of day |
| 3. | Location Anderson Road., Houston, Texas | Location Anderson Road., Houston, Texas |
| 4. | Name of observer Mr & :Mrs El.mer L. Bri.mberiy <br />Occupation of observe r | Name of observer Mr & :Mrs El.mer L. Bri.mberiy <br />Occupation of observe r |
| 5. | | Employe of Immigration Svc ., Dept of Justice |
| 6. | Address of Observer | Anderson Road, Houston, Te:xas |
| 7. | Fl.ace of observation | Their home |
| 8. | Number of objects | l |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer N/S <br />Time in sight | Distance of object from observer N/S <br />Time in sight |
| 10 . | | N/S |
| n . | Altitude | N/S (Itappeared their residence) to fallina field adjacent to |
| 12. | Speed | N/S |
| 13 . | Direction of .flight | Downward |
| ]4 . | Tactics | tlspinningll |
| 15 . | Sound | N/S |
| 16. | Size | 26 to 30 inches in diameter |
| 17. | Color | Fire-colored |
| 18. | Shape | Round |
| 19. | Odor detected | N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction | Fireball |
| 21. | Exhaust tra:i.ls | N/S Tail of approximately 20 feet inlength |
| 22. | ilea ther c ondi tiona | N/S which the ground appeared to diminish as it approached |
| 23. | Effect on clouds | N/S |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs | None |
| 25. | J,!anner of disappearance | Suddenly "went out11 justbefore it reached earth. |
| 26 . | Remarks | (over) |
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## Incident: #98
Incident occurred just before break of day. Object appeared to Mrs Brimberry as a large round ball of fire about 26 to 30 inches in diameter with a "tail" of approximately 20 feet in length. This "tail" seemed to diminish as it approached the ground. It appeared to have suddenly "gone out" just before it reached the earth. It possibly could have hit the ground a great distance away but it seemed to have landed in the open vacant field adjacent the house. This field is about 18 acres in area. Mr Brimberry described the object as being "almost round, maybe a little oval or saucer-shaped and giving off a bright light. It appeared to be spinning. He did not see the tail when he observed the object.
Incident occurred just before sun-up and it was pretty light outside.
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UNIDENTIFIED FL
OBJECTS
Incident: #99
1. ن Date 3 Jan 196
2. Time N/S
3. Location Helsinki, Finland
4.
Name of observer
Artile taken from Helsinki Press, 10th Jan 48 Finland (USMILATTACHE AMLEGATION Helsinki, Findlad
| 5. | Occupati :m of observer | N/S |
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| 6. | Address of Observer | Helsinki, Finland |
| 7. | Place of observation | Vaasa, Finland |
| 8. | Number of objects | 1 |
9.
Distance of object from observer
N/S
10.
Time in sight 30 seconds
11.
Altitude
N/S
12.
Speed
N/S
13. Direction of flight
West to East
14. Tactics
N/S
15.
Sound
N/S
16.
Size
N/S
17. Color
"shining"
18.
N/S
Shape
19.
Odor detected
N/S
20.
Apparent construction
N/S
21.
Exhaust trails Long tail
Weather conditions
22.
N/S
23.
Effect on clouds
N/S
24. Sketches or photographs None.
25
Manner of disappearance N/S
26. Remarks: Helsinki press 10th Jan 48 reported observation of light phenomenon vicinity Vaasa 3 Jan. A brightly shining object with a long tail was observed moving west to cast. Visible for 30 seconds. to cast.
test to east. Visible
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# CHECK-LIST-UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
## Incident: #98 (cont.)
| 1. | Date | 5 Jan191$ | UNIDENTIFilID~ ~GOBJECTS<br />Incident~ 100 |
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| 2. | Time - | , ~ | I' |
| 234 3. | Location | Helsinki Finland | (MilitaryAttachewas officialsou.roe |
| 4. | Name of observer | N/S | of information) |
| 5. | Occupation of observer N/S | Occupation of observer N/S | |
| 6. | Address of observe r N/S | Address of observe r N/S | SECRET |
| 7. | Place of ooservation Pietarsaari, F. i.nl.emd | Place of ooservation Pietarsaari, F. i.nl.emd | Place of ooservation Pietarsaari, F. i.nl.emd |
| 8. | Nwnber of objects | 1 | |
| 9. | Distance of object from observer N/S | Distance of object from observer N/S | Distance of object from observer N/S |
| 10. | Time in sight | 10 seconds | |
| ll. | Altitude | N/S | |
| 12. | Speed N/S | Speed N/S | Speed N/S |
| 13. | Direction of flight North | to South | to South |
| 144. | Tactics | N/S | N/S |
| 15. | Sound | N/S | |
| 16. | Size N/S | Size N/S | Size N/S |
| 17. Color Shining | 17. Color Shining | 17. Color Shining | 17. Color Shining |
| 18. | Shape N/S | Shape N/S | Shape N/S |
| 19. | 01or detected N/S | 01or detected N/S | 01or detected N/S |
| 20. | Apparent construction N/S | Apparent construction N/S | |
| 21. | Exhaust trails Grey streaks were Jeft ,in the sky. | Exhaust trails Grey streaks were Jeft ,in the sky. | Exhaust trails Grey streaks were Jeft ,in the sky. |
| 22 . | Vfeather conditions N/S | Vfeather conditions N/S | |
| 23 . | Effect on clouds N/S | Effect on clouds N/S | |
| 24. | Sketches or photographs None | Sketches or photographs None | |
| 25. | Manner ofdisappearance N/S | Manner ofdisappearance N/S | |
# CHECK-LIST-UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (cont.)
## Incident: #98 (cont.)
26 . Rema r ks~ A shining object was seen near Pietarsaari on 5th Jan 191$ vrhi.ch was observed for 10 seconds . It was goir.g from north to south . Eyewitnesses state flames were ejected and grey streaks le.ft in the sky.
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7 visual notes
Page 1
The image shows a torn label with text. The visible text reads "ORDINARY LISTS". There is also some blue ink marks and what appears to be a partial number "2" above the text. The label is partially detached from a surface, possibly a book.
Page 150
The image is a document cover. On the left side, there is a dark tab with text printed vertically. The text on the tab reads: "COCKER LISTS 51-100". There are two punched holes at the top of the page. The rest of the document appears to be blank, with some texture from the paper.
Page 206
The image is a hand-drawn sketch that appears to depict a diagram related to an object or event. Key elements: - A large, elongated shape, possibly an object or a trajectory. - A curved line indicating a path or outline. - A measurement indicated as "/20rr/" along a line, suggesting a length or distance. - Smaller shapes below the main diagram labeled "0" and "I", potentially representing different states or objects. One of these smaller shapes is a trapezoid with a horizontal line at the bottom. - An arrow pointing to the number "1", possibly indicating a direction or a conclusion. - A cloud-like shape to the right of the main object. - Agent's notes mention a "sober, middle-aged ma" and that "boys stated that they nad never before seen one of the iscs."
Page 0
The image is a sketch depicting the observed movement of a black, round object. The object's path is marked by a dotted line and numbered positions (1 through 5).
Page 222
The image is a sketch depicting the observed movement of a black, round object. The object's path is marked by a dotted line and numbered positions (1 through 5). - **Position 1:** Initial observation. - **Position 2:** Jerky rising motion. - **Position 3:** Continued jerky rising motion. - **Position 4:** Object rolled, presenting its edge. It then flashed. - **Position 5:** Object performed a partial roll maneuver (approximately 150°), then disappeared. The movement was observed against a background of clouds, and the object appeared relatively small, comparable to a twenty-five cent piece. The observer could not estimate the speed but believed it to be very fast.
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Page 222
A scanned typewritten document page with two paragraphs of text and a hand-drawn diagram in the center showing the numbered positions (1 through 5) of a moving aerial object, connected by dotted and curved lines indicating its flight path and maneuver sequence.