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DECLASSIFIED Authority: NND 917033 STAMP: CONFIDENTIAL STAMP: SECRET STAMP: SECRET STAMP: SECRET STAMP: CONFIDENTIAL
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 8 July 1947 2. Time 0930 3. Location Muroc Air Field, Muroc, Calif 4. Name of observer 1st Lt Joseph C. McHenry 5. Occupation of observer Billeting Officer in Charge, Muroc AAFld. 6. Address of observer Muroc, AAFld 7. Place of observation ground - Muroc, AAFld 8. Number of objects 2 at first - 1 sometime later 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude Approx 8000 ft 12. Speed 300 MPH 13. Direction of flight 320° due north heading [REDACTED] 14. Tactics Performed a tight circle [STAMP:] 15. Sound N/S [HW:] 16. Size N/S [HW:] 17. Color Silver [HW:] 18. Shape disc-like or spherical [HW:] 19. Odor detected N/S [HW:] 20. Apparent construction N/S - Apparently metallic [STAMP:] 21. Exhaust trails N/S [STAMP:] 22 Weather conditions N/S [STAMP:] 23 Effect on clouds N/S [STAMP:] 24 Sketches or photographs None (over) 25 Manner of disappearance in distance (over) Remarks: At approximately 0930 Lt McHenry left Post Exchange
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CONFIDENTIAL enroute to his office and before entering heard one of the local aircraft in the traffic pattern. Looking up he observed the aircraft and slightly to the left he saw 2 silver objects of either spherical or disc-like shape moving about 300 MPH at approximately 8000 ft heading about 320° due north. He immediately called S/Sgt Gerald E. Nauman, T/Sgt Joseph Ruvolo and Miss Jannette Marie Scotte. Witnesses all verified the sighting and the direction of the objects - all three stated that the objects were moving toward Mojave, Calif. Witness was sure it was not an optical illusion or that the objects were not weather balloons since they traveled against prevailing wind and since the speed at which they traveled and the horizontal direction taken indicated that they were not weather balloons. Furthermore they could not remain at the same altitude so consistently if they were weather balloons. Witness then attempted to get personnel (medical officers) to further verify the sighting but by the time the additional personnel had arrived at the same time original objects had disappeared due to speed at which they were traveling. However, two of them sighted a third object of a silver spherical or disc-like nature at approximately 8000 ft traveling in circles over north end of airfield. Five out of seven personnel saw this object All looked away from object several times to make sure there was no eye strain. He stated that this object performed too tight a circle to be any type of known aircraft. Evaluation: Confirmed by other sources. Witnesses: S/Sgt Gerald E. Nauman T/Sgt Joseph Ruvolo Miss Jannette Marie Scotte CONFIDENTIAL
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 8 July 47 Incident # 1e 2. Time 10:00 [ILLEGIBLE] 3. Location Muroc Army Air Field, Muroc, Calif 4. Name of observer Jannette Marie Scott 5. Occupation of observer Secretary to 1st Lt J. C. McHenry, Billeting Officer 6. Address of observer Muroc AAFld, Muroc, Calif. 7. Place of observation Ground - Muroc 8. Number of objects 3 - two the first time - 1 later 9. Distance of object from obsorver N/S 10. Timo in sight N/S 11. Altitude Approx 8,000 ft 12. Speed 300 to 400 MPH 13. Direction of flight Northwest - toward Mojave, Calif. 14. Tactics First 2 maintained straight horizontal course; the last performed a tight circle 15. Sound none - Witness heard no drone such as would come from any aircraft 16. Size N/S 17. Color Silver 18. Shape Disc 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S Apparently metallic 21. Exhaust trails N/S, 22. Weather conditions Sunlight 23 Effect on clouds N/S, 24 Sketches or photographs None, 25 Manner of disappearance N/S - apparently in the distance, 26 Remarks: Witness was called by Lt McHenry together with T/ Sgt (over) STOP
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CONFIDENTIAL Joseph Ruvolo and S/Sgt. Gerald E. Nauman to the front of the B.O.Q. "A" Bldg. Pointing up in a direction directly above the group he asked them to explain what they saw. Witness states that she saw 2 silver-colored disc-like objects flying toward Mojave, Calif, one directly back of the other, at a speed of about 300 to 400 MPH at an altitude of approximately 8,000 ft. She listened carefully for a few minutes but could hear no drone such as occasioned by any aircraft. Casting her eyes for a moment in another direction and then looking back to the same spot she was able to distinguish the same objects again. Assured that it was not eye-strain, she was convinced the objects were not weather balloons due to the horizontal position in which they traveled. Nor could they have been birds since they reflected the sun's rays. Some three or four minutes after the objects had nearly disappeared she saw another flying object similar to the above-mentioned objects. It was silver colored and disc-like in shape. Unlike the first two, it flew in a tight circle, neither losing nor gaining altitude, at approximately 8,000 ft. She thought it performed too tight a circle to have been any type aircraft with which she was familiar. Evaluation: Confirmed by other sources CONFIDENTIAL
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 8 July 47 Incident # 1c 2. Time 0945 3. Location Muroc AAFld, Muroc, Calif 34° 54' N 117° 53' W 4. Name of observer S/Sgt Joseph Ruvolo 5. Occupation of observer NCO Charge Billeting Office 6. Address of observer Muroc Air Fld., Muroc, Calif 7. Place of observation Ground - Muroc 8. Number of objects 2 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude Between 7500 or 8000 ft 12. Speed 350 - 400 MPH 13. Direction of flight Northwestern 14. Tactics N/S 15. Sound None 16. Size N/S 17. Color Silver 18. Shape Saucer or Disc shaped. 19. Odor detected N/S. 20 Apparent construction N/S - Apparently metallic. 21 Exhaust trails N/S. 22 Weather conditions N/S. 23 Effect on clouds N/S. 24 Sketches or photographs None. 25 Manner of disappearance N/S. 26 Remarks: Witness, NCO in charge of Billeting Office, Muroc AF Base, (STAMP:)
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CONFIDENTIAL About 0945 Lt McHenry, Billeting Officer in Charge, upon returning from the Post Exchange contacted the witness, Sgt 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 MPH 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. CONFIDENTIAL
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 8 July 1947 2. Time Approximately noon 3. Location Muroc Army Air Field, Muroc, California. 4. Name of observer Major Richard R. Shoop 5. Occupation of observer Employed in Office of Chief of Tech. Engineering Div Major - 6. Address of observer Muroc Army Air Field, Muroc, California. 7. Place of observation Ground 8. Number of objects One (1) 9. Distance of object from observer Five (5) to eight (8) miles. 10. Time in sight Eight (8) minutes 11. Altitude fairly high altitude 12. Speed slowly 13. Direction of flight North The object moved from an intermediate altitude in an oscillating fashion, almost to the surface of the ground and then started climbing again. 14. Tactics not stated Sound not stated Size pursuit airplane Color aluminum colored surface Shape unconventional shape Odor detected not stated Apparent construction apparently metallic Exhaust trails not stated Weather conditions not stated Effect on clouds not stated Sketches or photographs none Manner of disappearance moved off slowly in the distance Remarks: At approximately noon on 8 Jul 1947, Major Shoops, at the attention of Col Gilkey observed five (5) to eight (8) miles to the north what appeared to be a 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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COPY CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 3. 1. Date 7 July 1947 2. Time 10:10 3. Location Muroc Army air Field, Muroc, California. 4. Name of observer Major J. C. Wiso, 5. Occupation of observer Test Pilot 6. Address of observer Muroc AAF, Muroc, California. 7. Place of observation Ground - Muroc AAF, Muroc, California 8. Number of objects One (1) 9. Distance of object from observer Off to the north about 10,000 to 12,000 feet altitude. 10. Time in sight not stated 11. Altitude 10,000 to 12,000 feet 12. Speed 200 to 225 MPH 13. Direction of flight heading from west to east 14. Tactics Oscillating in a forward whirling movement without losing altitude. 15. Sound not stated 16. Size Five (5) to (1) feet in diameter 17. Color yellowish white 18. Shape sphere 19. Odor detected 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 Sketches or photographs none. 25 Manner of disappearance not stated. Remarks: Over
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REMARKS: Statement given by Major J. C. Wise, Test Pilot, Muroc Army Air Field, Muroc, California. On 7 July 1947, at approximately 10:10, while running up the XP-54 on the ground I noticed everyone was looking up into the air. Off to the north about 10,000 to 12,000 feet altitude, was an object that I assumed at first to be a weather balloon, but after looking at it for a while I noticed that it was oscillating in a forward whirling movement without losing altitude. It was traveling about 200 to 225 MPH, and heading from west to east. The object was yellowish white in color and I would estimate that it was a sphere about 5 to 10 feet in diameter. CONFIDENTIAL
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 8 July 1947 2. Time 11:50 3. Location Area #3, Rogers Dry Lake, California. 4. Name of observer Captain John Paul Strapp 5. Occupation of observer Flight Test 6. Address of observer Muroc Army Air Field, Muroc, California. 7. Place of observation Observation Truck, Area #3, Rodgers Dry Lake, Calif. 8. Number of objects One (1) 9. Distance of object from observer 20,000 feet 10. Time in sight 90 seconds 11. Altitude lower than 20,000 12. Speed slower than the maximum velocity 50-60 aircraft 13. Direction of flight Slightly north of due west against prevailing wind 14. Tactics rotation or oscillation of slow type (suggested by 2 fins or nobs on the upper surface which crossed each other at intervals not stated) 15. Sound not stated 16. Size About 50' 17. Color silvery 18. Shape resembled a parachute canopy at first then assumed ovalar shape 19. Odor detected not stated 20. Apparent construction It presented a distinct ovalar outline with two (2) projections on the upper surface which might have been thick fins or nobs These crossed each other at intervals suggesting either rotation or oscillation of slow typg. 21. Exhaust trails None [HW:] 22 Weather conditions not stated [HW:] 23 Effect on clouds not stated [HW:] 24 Sketches or photographs none [HW:] 25 Manner of disappearance Dropped to a level such that comes into line of vision of the mountain tops. STOP
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CONFIDENTIAL On the 5 July 1947 at 11:50 the undersigned was sitting in an observation truck located in Area #3, Rogers Dry Lake, was gaming upward toward a formation of two (2) P-82's and an A-26 aircraft flying at 20,000 feet, preparing the carry out of a seat ejection experiment, when I observed a rounded object, white aluminum in color, which at first resembled a parachute canopy. The first impression was that a premature ejection of the seat and dummy had occurred. This body was ejected at a determined height lower than 20,000 feet, and was falling at three (3) times the rate observed for the parachute which ejected thirty minutes later. As it fell it drifted slightly north of due west against the prevailing wind, toward Mount Wilson. The speed horizontal motion could not be determined but appeared slower than the maximum velocity F-80 aircraft. As this object descended through a low enough level to permit observation of its lateral silhouette, it presented a distinct ovoidal outline with two (2) projections on the upper surface which might have been thick fins or nobs. These crossed each other at intervals suggesting either rotation or oscillation of slow type. No smoke flames propellar arks engine noise or other clasable or visible mens of propulsion were noted. The color was silvery resembling aluminum painted fabric and did not appear as dense as a parachute canopy. When the object dropped to a level such that comes into line of vision of the mountain tops it was lost to the vision of the observer. It is estimated that the object was in line of vision about 90 seconds. Of five (5) people sitting in the observation truck four (4) observed this object and made remarks about it. These people include: Mr. Lens - Civilian Wright Field Dayton Ohio (Other names not given) The following is my own personal opinions about this object: 1. I think it was a manmade object as evidenced distantly by the outline and functional appearance. 2. Its size was not far from 25 feet with a parachute canopy. 3. The path followed by this object appeared as though it might have been dropped from a great height. Seeing this was not hallucination or other fancies of sense. CONFIDENTIAL
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident #5 1. Date 4 July 1947 2. Time 1305 3. Location Portland, Oregon 4. Name of observer Kenneth A. McDowell 5. Occupation of observer Patrolman, Portland City Police 6. Address of observer Portland City Police Dept., Portland, Oregon 7. Place of observation Parking lot back of police station 8. Number of objects 5 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude N/S 12. Speed Great speed 13. Direction of flight 2 discs flying south, 3 in easterly direction 14. Tactics Dipped up and down in oscillating motion at great speed 15. Sound None 16. Size X/X Large 17. Color Could not be determined 18. Shape Round - disc-shaped 19. Odor detected N/S 20 Apparent construction N/S 21 Exhaust trails N/S - No visible means of propulsion observed 22 Weather conditions N/S 23 Effect on clouds N/S 24 Sketches or photographs None 25 Manner of disappearance Quickly - before any detailed observation could be made 26 Remarks: (over) CONFIDENTIAL
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CONFIDENTIAL Officer McDowell stated that at approximately 1305, 4 July 1947 while he was on duty at Precinct #1 and feeding the pigeons in the parking lot back of the station he noticed that the pigeons became quite excited over something and fluttered in the air. Officer McDowell in looking around to see what had disturbed them saw 5 large discs in the air east of Portland; two discs flying south and three flying in an easterly direction. He stated he could determine no color to the discs but advised they were dipping in an up and down oscillating motion and were traveling at great speed. He was unable to give an estimate of the speed or altitude of the discs as they were out of sight before any detailed observation could be made. Officer McDowell advised that he notified the Police Radio who immediately broadcast an alert. He saw no indication of any motivating force nor heard any sound coming from the discs and could give no description other than round. CONFIDENTIAL
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CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Date 4 July 1947 Time 1305 Location Oregon Name of observer Earl E. Patterson Occupation of observer Patrolman - former Air Corps pilot Address of observer 124 Southeast 13th Avenue, Portland, Oregon Place of observation Southeast 82d and Foster Road, Portland Number of objects 1 Distance of object from observer N/S Time in sight N/S Altitude Approx 30,000 ft Speed Terrific - faster than any speed witness had ever seen Direction of flight Southwesterly direction over Portland Tactics Performed 90° angle without difficulty - thought to be radio controlled. Sound None Size N/S Color Aluminum Shape disc Odor detected N/S Apparent construction N/S Apparently metallic or eggshell white didn't reflect light Exhaust trails None Weather conditions N/S Effect on clouds N/S Sketches or photographs None Manner of disappearance N/S Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED Witness was getting out of his car when he observed one disc flying in a Southwesterly direction over Portland. Disc was aluminum in color and traveled at terrific speed - faster than any flying object witness had ever seen - It left no vapor trail or smoke trail. [ILLEGIBLE] Estimated altitude approx 30,000 ft. Thought the disc was definitely some type of aircraft but could not give further description as speed made observation difficult. No sound was heard from the flying object. He thought it appeared radio-controlled because the disc could change direction at a 90° angle without difficulty. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 6 1. Date 4 July 47 2. Time 1305 3. Location Milwaukee, Oregon 4. Name of observer Sergeant Claude Cross 5. Occupation of observer Oregon State Police Officer 6. Address of observer District #1, Milwaukee, Oregon 7. Place of observation Police station 8. Number of objects 3 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude Undetermined 12. Speed Terrific [ILLEGIBLE] 13. Direction of flight Northwest 14. Tactics Three discs following each other at terrific speed 15. Sound None 16. Size N/S [ILLEGIBLE] 17. Color Whitish brown glint as the sun was reflected from them [ILLEGIBLE] 18. Shape Disc [ILLEGIBLE] 19. Odor detected N/S [ILLEGIBLE] 20. Apparent construction N/S [ILLEGIBLE] 21. Exhaust trails N/S [ILLEGIBLE] 22. Weather conditions N/S [ILLEGIBLE] 23 Effect on clouds N/S [ILLEGIBLE]
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RESTRICTED Cross saw three discs following each other at an undetermined altitude at terrific speed, travelling in a Northwesterly direction. He noticed a whitish brown glint to them as the sun reflected from them. Could give no other description nor could he judge the speed or altitude. No sound was made by the objects. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 8 1. Date 4 July 47 2. Time 1305 3. Location Portland, Oregon 4. Name of observer W. A. Lissey 5. Occupation of observer Patrolman - also a private pilot 6. Address of observer Portland City Police Dept. 7. Place of observation ground 8. Number of objects 3 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude 40,000 ft 12. Speed terrific 13. Direction of flight South 14. Tactics Straight-line formation except last disc fluttered to side in arc. 15. Sound None 16. Size N/S 17. Color white 18. Shape disc 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails None 22 Weather conditions Clear - with little or no cloud formations visible from ground. 23 Effect on clouds N/S - no clouds 24 Sketches or photographs None 25 Manner of disappearance N/S 26 Remarks: (Over)
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RESTRICTED Patrolman W. A. Lissy of the Portland City Police Department possesses a private pilot license. He perceived three flat round discs which flew at terrific speed in straight line formation the last disc fluttering very rapidly in a side-way arc. They saw no evidence of any motivating powers and there were no vapor or smoke trails. No sound could be heard. Ground temperature was 82°F with little or no cloud formation. NOTE: Corroborated account. Witnessed by Patrolman D. W. Ellis (also a private pilot) Both very dependable & trustworthy officers. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 4 July 47 2. Time 1305 3. Location Portland, Oregon 4. Name of observer D. W. Ellis 5. Occupation of observer Patrolman 6. Address of observer Portland City Police Dept., Oregon 7. Place of observation Portland, Oregon 8. Number of objects 3 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude Approx 40,000 ft 12. Speed terrific 13. Direction of flight South 14. Tactics Straight-line formation except last which flutter to side in arc. 15. Sound None. 16. Size N.S. 17. Color White. 18. Shape Disc. 19. Odor detected N/S. 20 Apparent construction N/S. 21 Exhaust trails None. 22 Weather conditions Clear - with little or no cloud formation visible from ground. 23 Effect on clouds N/S - no clouds. 24 Sketches or photographs None. 25 Manner of disappearance N/S. 26 Remarks: (over) RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED Patrolman D. W. Ellis (also a private pilot) perceived three flat round discs which flew at terrific speed in straight line formation, the last disc fluttering very rapidly in a side-way arc. He saw no evidence of any motivating powers and there were no vapor or smoke trails. No sound could be heard. Ground temperature was 82°F with little or no cloud formation. NOTE: Corroborated account. Witnessed by Patrolman W. A. Lissy (also a private pilot) Both very dependable & trustworthy officers
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 9 1. Date 4 July 1947 2. Time 1305 3. Location Portland, Oregon 4. Name of observer Capt. K. A. Prehn 5. Occupation of observer Harbor Pilot, 6. Address of observer Ft NW Irving St., Portland 7. Place of observation " " " 8. Number of objects 3 to 6 - unable to ascertain 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude High 12. Speed terrific 13. Direction of flight South over the Globe Mills 14. Tactics oscillated, wobbled, disappeared & reappeared. 15. Sound N/S 16. Size N/S 17. Color chromium - shiny 18. Shape full disc, half-moon shape, then nothing. 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails N/S 22 Woather conditions N/S [ILLEGIBLE] 23 Effect on clouds N/S [ILLEGIBLE] 24 Sketches or photographs N/S [ILLEGIBLE] 25 Manner of disappearance disappeared and reappeared (over) 26 Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED Members of the harbor patrol at the foot of NW Irving Street stepped out when they heard the all-car alert. Capt. K. A. Prehn, Harbor Pilot, A.T. Austed and Patrolmen K. C. Hoff, all saw the objects and said they appeared to be going south high over the Glove Mills at terrific speed. Capt. Prehn said the flashes kept them from ascertaining whether there were three or six. "The discs would oscillate and sometimes we would see a full disc, then a half-moon shape, then nothing at all," he reported. The objects looked more like a shiny chromium hub cap off a car which wobbled, disappeared and reappeared! There was a plane in the sky at the time, but all were emphatic that the discs were not planes. RELIABILITY: Corroborated report RESTRICTED
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 10 1. Date 4 July 1947 2. Time 8:04 P.M. 3. Location [REDACTED] Boise, Idaho 4. Name of observer Capt E. J. Smith 5. Occupation of observer UAL Pilot 6. Address of observer UAL Office Boise 7. Place of observation Over Emmett, Ida. 8. Number of objects 9 - 5 at first, then 4 more 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S - but followed them for about 45 miles 11. Altitude N/S 12. Speed N/S 13. Direction of flight Northwest 14. Tactics preserved "loose formation" 15. Sound N/S 16. Size N/S 17. Color N/S 18. Shape Could not be ascertained but appeared thin and smooth on the bottom and rough on the top 19. Odor detected N/S 20 Apparent construction N/S 21 Exhaust trails N/S 22 Weather conditions however, a sunset was mentioned. 23 Effect on clouds N/S 24 Sketches or photographs None 25 Manner of disappearance Could not be ascertained 26 Remarks: (over) CONFIDENTIAL
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CONFIDENTIAL Capt E. J. Smith, UAL Pilot, enroute to Seattle reported that he and the entire crew of the westbound UAL plane saw nine flying discs near Emmett, Idaho. At first he saw 5 discs flying what appeared to be a "loose formation." They called Marty Morrow, Stewardess, to the cockpit to verify that they were actually seeing the discs. She saw them too. Then they saw 4 more of them, three cluster together, and a 4th flying by itself, way off in the distance. Capt Smith described them as follows: 5 "somethings" which were "thin and smooth on the bottom and rough appearing on top." Silhouetted against sunset shortly after the plane took off at 8:04 p.m. "We saw them clearly," he reported. "We followed them in a northwesterly direction for about 15 miles. Finally they disappeared. We were unable to tell whether they outspeed the plane or disintegrated. He couldn't determine the shape "We can't say whether they were saucer-like, oval or anything else," "But whatever they were, they were not other aircrafts nor were they smoke or clouds." RELIABILITY: Corroborated report by a UAL Pilot CONFIDENTIAL
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 11 1. Date 4 July 47 2. Time Evening 3. Location Lake City, Seattle Wash 4. Name of observer Frank Ryman 5. Occupation of observer Coast Guardsman 6. Address of observer Lake City, Seattle, Wash. 7. Place of observation Ground - Lake City 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight 10 minutes 11. Altitude N/S 12. Speed N/S 13. Direction of flight over north end of Lake Washington 14. Tactics Horizontal flight 15. Sound N/S 16. Size N/S 17. Color "white" 18. Shape saucer or ball shaped 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 Sketches or photographs l news photographx Manner of disappearance N/S Remarks: (over) RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED The results of Ryman's photographic effort showed a tiny light spot against the dark background of the evening sky. He took the picture when the disc was directly overhead. He and his wife watched it for about 10 minutes as it seemed to speed across the sky. Her impression was that it was a shiny ball at great height. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 4 July 1947 2. Time 1305 3. Location Vancouver, Washington 4. Name of observer John Sullivan 5. Occupation of observer Sheriff's Deputy 6. Address of observer Vancouver, Washington 7. Place of observation Vancouver, Washington, "ground" 8. Number of objects 20 to 30 9. Distance of object from observer 3 to 5 miles away over Portland 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude N/S 12. Speed N/S 13. Direction of flight N/S 14. Tactics N/S 15. Sound low humming sound 16. Size N/S 17. Color N/S 18. Shape "V" shaped - like flock of geese 19. Odor detected N.S. 20. Apparent construction N/A. 21. Exhaust trails N/S. 22 Weather conditions N/S. 23 Effect on clouds N/S. 24 Sketches or photographs None. 25 Manner of disappearance N/S. 26 Remarks: (over) RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED In Vancouver, Washington, Sheriff's Deputies, John Sullivan & Clarence McKay and Fred Krives, heard the Portland police radio broadcast and ran out of the Sheriff's office to look at the sky. Over Portland about three to five miles away, Sullivan said, they saw 20 to 30 objects "like a flight of geese." They heard a low humming sound. CORROBORATED ACCOUNT RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 4 July 1947 2. Time 1400 3. Location Portland, Oregon 4. Name of observer E. A. Evans 5. Occupation of observer N/S 6. Address of observer 3433 SW Macadam 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/S 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 [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] [STAMP:] [HW:] Effect on clouds N/S [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] Sketches or photographs None [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] Manner of disappearance out of sight within 2 to 4 seconds [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED Three discs were observed by E. A. Evans & neighbors, one object appeared very high and two others appeared far away and very high. One traveled from west to east, two others traveled north. They resembled metallic discs glinting in the sunlight. They first appeared in the west and were out of sight in the east in 2 to 4 seconds. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED 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. Hayward 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. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude N/S 12. Speed Slow 13. Direction of flight N/S 14. Tactics Flipping around 15. Sound N/S 16. Size dime [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE round. [HW: Color silvery] [HW: Shape round] [HW: Odor detected] N/S [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE metallic. [HW: Apparent construction] N/S - apparently metallic. [HW: Exhaust trails] N/S [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE conditions. [HW: Weather conditions] N/S [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE clouds. [HW: Effect on clouds] N/S None sketches or photographs None manner of disappearance N/S remarks: At 4:30 P.M., Mrs Lawrence J Hayward, 6124 NE 2nd Ave reported sighting a disc "like a new dime flipping around" in the air over the Sandy district She said it seemed to be moving slowly. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 15 1. Date 4 July 1947 2. Time 1700 3. Location Portland, Oregon 4. Name of observer Thomas W. Dwyer 5. Occupation of observer N/S 6. Address of observer 1232 N. E. 59th Ave 7. Place of observation Portland, Oregon 8. Number of objects 3 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 1 - southeast; 2- northeast 14. Tactics N/S 15. Sound N/S 16. Size N/S 17. Color silver [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] [STAMP:] [HW: Remarks:] One object was heading southeast and two others were going northeast. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 4 July 1947 2. Time 1100 3. Location Mt Jefferson, Oregon 4. Name of observer C. J. Bogne 5. Occupation of observer N/S 6. Address of observer Tigard, Oregon 7. Place of observation Near Redmond - ground 8. Number of objects 4 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 N/S 14. Tactics N/S 15. Sound N/S 16. Size N/S [HW:] 17. Color [HW:] [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE [STAMP:] [HW:] disc [STAMP:] [HW:] None [STAMP:] 25. Manner of disappearance N/S Remarks: C.J.Bagne, Tigard reported that four discs flew past Mt Jefferson at about 11 a.m., while he was driving near Redmond. Incident #
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 17 1. Date 24th June 1947 2. Time 1500 3. Location Mt. Ranier, Washington 4. Name of observer Kenneth Arnold 5. Occupation of observer Dealer in fire control supplies holds private pilot's license 6. Address of observer Box 387, Boise, Idaho 7. Place of observation Near Mineral, Washington 8. Number of objects 9 9. Distance of object from observer [ILLEGIBLE] to 25 miles 10. Time in sight 2-1/2 to 3 minutes 11. Altitude 9,500 ft 12. Speed [HW: Approx] 150 MPH 13. Direction of flight North to South at 170° 14. Tactics Horizontal flight 15. Sound N/S 16. Size Approximately that of DC-4 - 45 to 50 ft 17. Color mirror like [ILLEGIBLE] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] Remarks: (over)
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CONFIDENTIAL Pilot Kenneth Arnold was flying his plane at an altitude of approximately 9,200 feet. He trimmed out plane in direction of Yakima, Washington which was almost directly east of his position and sat in his plane observing the sky and the terrain. To the left was a DC-4 and to his rear approximately 15 miles distant there was a 14,000 ft elevation. The sky was clear as crystal. A bright flash suddenly reflected on the plane. Upon looking to the left and to the north of Mt. Rainer he observed a chain of 9 peculiar looking craft flying from north to south at approximately 9,500 ft elevation and going seemingly in a definite direction of about 170°. Thought at first they were jet aircraft but noticed that every few seconds 2 or 3 of them would dip or change their course slightly just enough to cause the sun to strike them at an angle which reflected brightly on his plane. As they approached Mt. Rainier he could observe their outlines against the snow quite plainly but couldn't find any tails. Clocked speed and found it to be approximately 150 MPH. Never before had he observed planes flying so close to mountain tops. They flew directly south to southeast down the hog's back of a mountain range. Pilot thought they were at approximately the same elevation as he was. They flew in rather diagonal chain-like line as if linked together and seemed to hold a definite direction but swerved in and out of the high mountain peaks. Distance which was almost at right angles seemed to be between 20 to 25 miles. Thought they were quite large to be observed at that distance even on a clear day. They seemed smaller than the DC-4 but he judged their span to be as wide as the furthest engines on each side of the fuselage of the DC-4 (45 to 50 ft). The chain seemed to be approximately five miles long. NOTE: It was the opinion of the agent interviewing Mr Arnold that he saw "flying discs". In this regard agent further stated that if Mr Arnold could write a report of such character and did not see objects he was in wrong business and should be engaged in writing Buck Rogers fiction. The attached is what Kenneth Arnold later produced See "Fate" magazine article by Kenneth Arnold. Seemed travel in sidewise position and did not appear whirl or spin Top Side View They seemed longer than wide thickness being about 1/20 of width
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 20 Oct 47 2. Time 1320 3. Location David Road, Dayton, Ohio 4. Name of observer David S. C. Britton 5. Occupation of observer [REDACTED] 6. Address of observer David Road, Dayton 7. Place of observation ground - David Road, Dayton 8. Number of objects 2 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude 1 to 5 miles high - could not be determined 12. Speed Very fast 13. Direction of flight West to East but slightly to the North 14. Tactics One object followed the other about a city block apart 15. Sound None 16. Size N/S 17. Color Reflected light 18. Shape Like cigar [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE detected N/S 20 Apparent construction N/S 21 Exhaust trails like a slight trace of steam 22 Weather conditions CAVU 23 Effect on clouds N/S - no clouds 24 Sketches or photographs None 25 Manner of disappearance N/S 26 Remarks: (over)
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CONFIDENTIAL Witness strolling in his orchard in an easterly direction when his grandson called his attention to "the funny flying fishes in the sky." Looking up he saw 2 strange looking craft flying very fast in a very straight course from West to East but slightly to the North. The sun was to observer's right and the sky cloudless which seemed to make the objects reflect the sunlight 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 unusual and seemed like a slight trace of steam attached to the plane which disappeared immediately. It did not persist in the air like vapor trails nor like exhaust from ordinary planes and jet aircraft. Witness familiar with aircraft since they fly over his property daily. He was positive that they were not meteors, birds nor ordinary aircraft. NOTE: Subsequent investigation by this Cmd indicates that Mr. Britton's testimony should be considered reliable. The objects seen are not as yet identified.
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 20 1. Date 20 Oct 47 2. Time 1100 3. Location Xenia, Ohio 4. Name of observer Ruth Atkinson 5. Occupation of observer N/S 6. Address of observer R I, Xenia, Ohio 7. Place of observation Xenia, Ohio 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude 1000 to 1500 ft 12. Speed fast 13. Direction of flight Southwest 14. Tactics straight course 15. Sound None 16. Size 12" in dia. 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 Sketches or photographs None Manner of disappearance N/S Remarks: Could not see any propellers or dome which observer thought strange nor was the object making any noise at all. Note: Observer mentions two witnesses. [STAMP:]
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 21 1. Date 29 June 47 2. Time 1645 3. Location Des Moines, Iowa 4. Name of observer Dale Bays 5. Occupation of observer Agent of Amazing Stories Magazine 6. Address of observer Box 12, Crocker, Mo. 7. Place of observation Not stated 8. Number of objects at first 5 then 13 9. Distance of object from observer Not stated 10. Time in sight Not stated 11. Altitude 1200 ft. 12. Speed 300 mph 13. Direction of flight NNW 14. Tactics single file 15. Sound like an electric motor or dynamo 16. Size about 12 ft thick & 175 to 250 ft in diameter 17. Color Dirty white 18. Shape Between circle and oval - inverted saucer 19. Odor detected Not stated 20. Apparent construction Not stated 21 Exhaust trails Not stated [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] [STAMP:] [HW: Weather conditions] [HW: Effect on clouds] [HW: Sketches or photographs None] [HW: Manner of disappearance None] [HW: Remarks None] RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 21 June 1947 2. Time Shortly before noon 3. Location Spokane, Washington 4. Name of observer Guy R. Overman 5. Occupation of observer Not stated 6. Address of observer 621 E. Hoffman Ave., Spokane, Washington 7. Place of observation Spokane, Washington on ground 8. Number of objects one at first, later others more indistinct 9. Distance of object from observer Not stated 10. Time in sight Not stated 11. Altitude 7,000 or 8,000 feet 12. Speed slower than 2 motored plane. 13. Direction of flight South, a little to the west of south 14. Tactics Flashed repeatedly as it moved along 15. Sound Not stated 16. Size Quite large 17. Color Shiny - silvery 18. Shape flashes or discs 19. Odor detected Not stated 20. Apparent construction flashes or discs 21. Exhaust trails Not stated 22 Weather conditions Not stated [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 23 Effect on clouds Not stated [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 24 Sketches or photographs None [HW: Incident # 22] [STAMP: RESTRICTED] [STAMP: RESTRICTED]
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RESTRICTED On Saturday June 21st, shortly before noon, I was in our yard at home when I happened to glance up at a passing plane. I would say this was a two motored one from one of the army bases, flying south at about 10,000 or 12,000 feet. On the mere glance at the plane a bright shiny flash attracted my attention, coming from approximately two or three thousand feet lower than the plane, but slightly ahead of my line of vision of the plane. My first thought was that the plane had thrown out hand bills, but this could not be as they (the flashes or disks) were ahead of the plane. One thing different tho, it seems to me they were not traveling as fast as the plane. We realize to now that whatever they were they must have been quite large being as plain as the nearest one was yet so high. And again they were traveling south against prevailing winds. At least some of the smaller flashes if not all were as high or higher than the plane but the nearest one seemed lower both when it flashed and otherwise as it did intermittently. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 23 1. Date 30 June 1947 2. Time 5:45 PM approximately 3. Location Boise, Idaho 4. Name of observer Angelo Donofrio 5. Occupation of observer Not stated 6. Address of observer 917 East Bannock Street, Boise, Idaho 7. Place of observation Boise, Idaho traveling west to Plantation Golf Cour [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer 10 miles 10. Time in sight few minutes 11. Altitude 3,000 feet 12. Speed Stationary 13. Direction of flight Stationary 14. Tactics None 15. Sound Not stated 16. Size Not stated 17. Color Bright and silvery [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE [HW:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] (over)
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RESTRICTED An object was seen in this locality on 30 June 1947. The hour was approximately 5:45 PM and we (my wife and I) were traveling west to the Plantation Golf Course, which is approximately five miles from Boise. On the way, I happened to spot something in the sky which seemed to be clinging to a huge cloud. It was half circled in shape and just as bright and silvery looking as a mirror caught in the rays of the sun. After a few minutes of traveling and looking the object disappeared. I would say it was about 10 miles distant, and from our location, approximately 3,000 feet in the air. 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
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 12 June 1947 2. Time 6:15 P.M. evening 3. Location Weiser, Idaho 4. Name of observer Mrs. Herbert Erickson 5. Occupation of observer Not Stated 6. Address of observer R. #2, Weiser, Idaho 7. Place of observation Weiser, Idaho toward the west 8. Number of objects 1 at first later 1 more 9. Distance of object from observer Not stated 10. Time in sight few seconds 11. Altitude Not stated 12. Speed Not stated 13. Direction of flight South easterly course 14. Tactics shooting up and down 15. Sound None 16. Size Not stated to far away to determine 17. Color Glistening in the sun 18. Shape Not stated to far away to determine 19. Odor detected Not stated 20 Apparent construction Tiny object which emitted vapor. 21 Exhaust trails Vapor looked like clouds, kept shape and seemed to glide across the sky to the east. 22 Weather conditions Clear. 23 Effect on clouds Not stated. 24 Sketches or photographs None. 25 Manner of disappearance only a glisten and vapor could no longer be seen. 26 Remarks: (over) RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED On the evening of June 12 about 6:15, a neighbor and I returning home from another neighbors, glanced into the sky toward the West, and saw what we thought was smoke from an airplane. She mentioned that she had never seen that before, so we stopped to look and listen, thinking we would see the plane. But there was no sound, so we kept looking until we saw a tiny object from which the vapor was emitting. It was so far away we could not determine the size or even the shape. Its only identity was a glisten in the sun. We had watched this one for a few seconds, when from the general direction of the sun, another object shot into the sky. It followed the general direction of the first, shooting up and down before settling to a south-easterly course across the sky, where we followed them until they were only a glisten and the vapor could no longer be seen. After the objects were gone, we continued to look and to watch the vapor that had been left which now looked like clouds but kept a shape, and this shape seemed to glide across the sky to the East where there was a black streak leading to the horizon. The vapor stayed in the sky for over an hour. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 25 1. Date 4 July 1947 2. Time 11:45 p.m. 3. Location East over West Trenton, New Jersey [REDACTED] 4. Name of observer Miss Marion Marshall 5. Occupation of observer Not stated 6. Address of observer WINJ Western Electric, Trenton, New Jersey 7. Place of observation Southbound platform of the West Trenton station of the Reading railroad 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer Not Stated 10. Time in sight Not Stated 11. Altitude High 12. Speed Fast 13. Direction of flight East over West Trenton 14. Tactics Not stated 15. Sound Not stated 16. Size Not stated 17. Color Luminous 18. Shape Flying saucer - no tail or halo 19. Odor detected Not stated 20. Apparent construction Not stated 21. Exhaust trails None [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 22 Weather conditions Bright Moonlight [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 23 Effect on clouds Not stated [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 24 Sketches or photographs None [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 25 Manner of disappearance Not stated [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 26 Remarks: Over RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED I wish to report having seen a "flying saucer" on July 4, 1947, traveling east over West Trenton at 11:45 p.m. It was "flying" high and fast, was self-luminous with no tail or halo. The moonlight was bright at the time and I was standing on the southbound platform of the West Trenton station of the Reading railroad. RESTRICTED
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 10 July 1947 2. Time Between 3:00 and 5:00 PM in the afternoon 3. Location Pan American Airways, Harmon Field, Newfoundland 4. Name of observer Robert W. Leidy 5. Occupation of observer Station Mechanic 6. Address of observer APO 864, c/o Postmaster, New York, New York 7. Place of observation Traveling in a car returning from fishing. 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer Not Stated 10. Time in sight Not stated 11. Altitude Not stated 12. Speed Terrific rate of speed in a circle because of the arcs in the path. 13. Direction of flight Not stated 14. Tactics Definite trail and caused clouds to break open as it went through. It looked to be traveling in a circle and left sharp edges to cloud. 15. Sound Not stated 16. Size Not stated 17. Color No difference in color looked as if object broke the cloud and left this opening. 18/ Shape Trail horizontal 19/ Odor detected Not stated 20/ Apparent construction object or flying discs [ILLEGIBLE] 21/ Exhaust trails bluish streak [ILLEGIBLE] 22/ Weather conditions Clear with clouds [ILLEGIBLE] 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. 24/ Sketches or photographs Kodachrome film [STAMP:] 25/ Manner of disappearance Not stated [HW:] 26/ Remarks (over)
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CONFIDENTIAL Mr. Woodruff saw the object or flying disc first and said he saw the thing travelling through the sky. We did not believe him at first but when he was so concerned about it we stopped the car and got out. I had my camera so took a picture of it. There was a bluish streak left in the sky which could not have been a cloud formation. It was a definite trail and caused the clouds to break open as it went through. It cut a clear path through the cloud and you could see the trail right through the cloud, it looked to be travelling in a big circle and it left sharp edges to the clouds. The trail looked as if an object passed through similar to that of a pebble leaving a ring in the pond. There was no difference in color. It looked as if the object broke and cloud and left this opening. STOP
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 28 1. Date 24 June 1947 2. Time Not stated 3. Location Idaho 4. Name of observer Lt Governor Donald S. Whitehead 5. Occupation of observer Lt. Governor 6. Address of observer Not stated 7. Place of observation Idaho western sky 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer Not stated 10. Time in sight Not stated 11. Altitude Not stated 12. Speed [REDACTED] Remained immobile 13. Direction of flight Didn't move just seemed to go below the horizon with the rotation of the earth 14. Tactics [REDACTED] hovering 15. Sound Not stated 16. Size not stated 17. Color not stated 18. Shape comet-like 19. Odor detected Not stated 20. Apparent construction not stated 21. Exhaust trails Not stated 22 Weather conditions Not stated 23 Effect on clouds comet-like hanging in the western sky 24 Sketches or photographs Not stated 25 Manner of disappearance seemed to go below the horizon with the rotation of the earth. 26 Remarks: [ILLEGIBLE] (Over)
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RESTRICTED 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 horizon with the rotation of the earth." RESTRICTED
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 14 June 1947 2. Time 1200 noon first time later at 1415 approximately 3. Location [REDACTED] Portland, Oregon 4. Name of observer Richard Rankin 5. Occupation of observer Pilot 6. Address of observer 1808 South "M" St., Bakersfield, California 7. Place of observation Ground Front yard 8. Number of objects 10 first time 7 second time 9. Distance of object from observer Not stated 10. Time in sight Not stated 11. Altitude 8500 feet 12. Speed 350 miles per hour 13. Direction of flight First group South to North, Second group North to South 14. Tactics Flying in "V" formation with one object straggling in the rear 15. Sound Not stated 16. Size Resembled the XF5U-1 17. Color Not stated 18. Shape resembled the XF5U-1, the so called "Flying Flapjack" [ILLEGIBLE] odor detected Not Stated. 20 Apparent construction flying machines. 21 Exhaust trails Not stated. 22 Weather conditions Clear and Sunny. 23 Effect on clouds Not Stated. 24 Sketches or photographs None. 25 Manner of disappearance Not Stated. [STAMP:] Incident #29 Remarks: (Over)
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CONFIDENTIAL At approximately 1200 noon on the 14 of June I was lying in the front yard of my home. There was a lad mowing the 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, [REDACTED] "Flying Flapjack" that [REDACTED] is testing. At approximately 1/15 I went back into [REDACTED] to sit and lie in [REDACTED]. At this time, [REDACTED] reappeared going from North to South, although this time there were only seven of [REDACTED]. When I first saw [REDACTED] they were flying in a "v" formation with one object seemingly straggling in [REDACTED]. When [REDACTED] appeared they were still in "V" formation although there was only seven of [REDACTED]. I remember at this time that I told [HW:the lad], who was still working on [HW:the lawn], that probably three of [HW:the objects had proceeded back to their base on a different course.] I actually thought that this was case, that other three objects had probably gone back to their base on other side of mountains from Bakersfield. I am firmly convinced that articles saw are actually some sort of flying machines although cannot say where they came or where they going. STOP
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 30 1. Date 7 January 1948 2. Time 1925 EST 3. Location Lockbourne Army Air Base, Columbus, Ohio 4. Name of observer Charles E. McGee, Capt. USAF 5. Occupation of observer Asst. Operations Officer (Pilot) 6. Address of observer Airdrome Operations, Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio 7. Place of observation Runway 23 Overhead approach 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer first 4-5 miles Southwest of Base second time 6-7 miles West and moved west in a hovering manner 10. Time in sight Not stated 11. Altitude 3000 ft approximately 12. Speed slow 13. Direction of flight West 14. Tactics Flashed on and off, on westward flight appeared to be fading and descending 15. Sound No noise 16. Size Large size of a flood light 17. Color white later yellowish to orange 18. Shape Oval as if looking at spot light 19. Odor detected Not stated. 20 Apparent construction like a spot light. 21 Exhaust trails [ILLEGIBLE] bluish streaks like a jet effect out from right (according to Mr Boudreaux on "squawk" box. 22 Weather conditions Sky solid overcast. 23 Effect on clouds Not stated. 24 Sketches or photographs None. 25 Manner of disappearance descending and burning out. 26 Remarks: (Over) RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED Very bright white light southwest of the field. The light did not cast a beam and seemed the size of a flood light. From the ground the light appeared to move westward. It was further west and lower than I saw it in the air, also the light was similar to that of a lantern light in [ILLEGIBLE] that it was glimmering. The light varied yellowish to orange and appeared to be descending and burning out. The latter observation may be that in its westward movement it appeared to be fading out and descending however the light was not nearly as bright on the second observation. At first it was very white and did not appear to be moving though when it flashed on and off it appeared as in a fast descent. With the naked eye I could at no time make out any shape other than the light being oval shaped as though looking at a large spot light. It was not a heavenly body of any type in that the sky was solid overcast in the Lockbourne area and the object's movement outweighs such a thought. I heard no noise in connection with the object, I estimated at the first observation that it was 4-5 miles southwest of the base. At the second appearance it was 6-7 miles West and moved Westerly in a hovering manner but moving away. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 7 January 1948 2. Time Between 1915 and 1930 EST Later 1935 to 1940 3. Location Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio 4. Name of observer Mr. Boudreaux 5. Occupation of observer Tower Operator 6. Address of observer Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio 7. Place of observation Tower, Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer Not stated 10. Time in sight about 15 minutes 11. Altitude Not stated 12. Speed Not stated 13. Direction of flight Southwest 14. Tactics Bobbed up and down [HW:] [STAMP:] [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE None [HW:] [STAMP:] [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE Enormous [HW:] [STAMP:] Color white to amber as it moved southwest it changed from amber to red [HW:] Shape Glowing object with a cone-shaped streak to the right [HW:] Odor detected Not stated [HW:] Apparent construction Not stated [HW:] Exhaust trails Bluish streaks like a jet effect out from the right [HW:] Weather conditions Sky overcast [HW:] Effect on clouds Not stated [HW:] Sketches or photographs None [HW:] Manner of disappearance went out (over)
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RESTRICTED Saw what he thought was a star but then he noticed the sky was overcast so it couldnt have been a star. It was a glowing object with a cone-shaped streak to the right. It glowed from white to amber. He says he first noticed it over the Lockbourne Power Plant; just southwest of here. The object was moving southwest and it changed from amber to red and then disappeared. Mr. Boudreaux, said the light was what he had been watching about 15 minutes or so and that through the field glasses it appeared to have bluish streaks like a jet effect out from the right. He stated that it went out while Capt. McGee was in the pattern. During the conversation he said it could be seen again (1935-1940).
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 7 January 1948 2. Time Around 1940 3. Location Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio 4. Name of observer Mr. Eisele 5. Occupation of observer DF Operator, Lockbourne Control Tower 6. Address of observer Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio 7. Place of observation Ground, Lockbourne AAB 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer An estimated 5 miles - altho rpts f/Godman Fld, Clinton Cy Airport & relayed rpt f/Columbus, O, indicated much greater distance 10. 10. Time in sight Around 15 minutes 11. Altitude 5,000 ft 12. Speed 500 MPH - as indicated by rpts f/Godman Fld & Clinton Cy airport 13. Direction of flight Appeared to hover but performed elliptical, counter- clock wise course when it descended to horizon (4") remained stationary (3") returning original position (3") 14. Tactics See 13 15. Sound No sound 16. Size About size of runway light when viewed from 500 ft - apparently enormous - see 9 above 17. Color Red to amber-yellow 18. Shape Circular 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails Thin wisp of trail five times diameter of object 22 Weather conditions high overcast Effect on clouds N/S - was under overcast Sketches or photographs None Manner of disappearance Faded and lowered into horizon Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED Object first seen 15° above horizon in the West-Southwest of Lockbourne emitting a ruddy red light which changed to an amber-yellow at intervals not exceeding 1 to 2 seconds. Its size and magnitude were greater than that of any star - a good comparison of the size and magnitude would be a runway light at full intensity viewed from a distance of 500 ft. Shape - circular with the exception of a thin wisp of tail extending towards the horizon, the tail being 5 times the diameter of the object in length. For approximately 10 minutes it remained motionless, thereupon it descended to the horizon in about 4", hovered on the horizon in 3", then ascended to its original position in about 3", the course being elliptical, counter clock- wise. It then faded and lowered toward the horizon disappearing at 1955. No sound was heard from the object at any time. Note: Object appeared about 5 miles from Lockbourne, however info received f/Godman Fld and Clinton County Tower plus a relayed report from a pilot over Columbus, O., indicated that they all had observed a similar phenomenon in the same general direction and position at the same time. RELIABILITY: Witness spent 37 mos in AF in communications work including C. W. and Control Tower Operation. Holds valid CAA Certificate for Control Tower Operator and Aircraft Communications and has worked at Lockbourne in this type of work for over l-1/2 yrs. Enthusiast of astronomy. CORROBORATED ACCOUNT: See also Incidents 30, 30a and 30b. RESTRICTED
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date Mid-December 1946 2. Time Early morning 3. Location Northern Arizona, Route 66 4. Name of observer K. D. Wood 5. Occupation of observer Professor and Head Aeronautical Engineering 6. Address of observer University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 7. Place of observation In flight on a trip through the southwest 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer Not stated 10. Time in sight Not stated 11. Altitude 20,000 feet to 50,000 feet 12. Speed 600 mph, ± 200 13. Direction of flight First vertical then West to East overhead 14. Tactics No maneuvers 15. Sound None 16. Size Not stated 17. Color White - Did not see object 18. Shape Not stated - did not see object 19. Odor detected Not Stated 20. Apparent construction Not stated - did not see object 21 Exhaust trails White, heavy 22 Weather conditions Clear 23 Effect on clouds Not stated 24 Sketches or photographs None 25 Manner of disappearance Not stated 26 Remarks: Saw only vapor trail, like rocket or jet exhaust. Not like usual jet airplane trail. CONFIDENTIAL
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 32 1. Date 7 January 1948 2. Time 1953 3. Location Columbus 4. Name of observer Lt. C. W. Thomas 5. Occupation of observer Pilot 6. Address of observer Flight AF 9944 Dayton to Washington 7. Place of observation Cross Country flight from Dayton to Wash at Columbus Airways to the West 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer About 15 miles 10. Time in sight Not stated 11. Altitude 3000 feet 12. Speed Seemed stationery 13. Direction of flight Stationery 14. Tactics No maneuvers 15. Sound Not stated 16. Size large amber [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE like a large star or planet Not stated Not stated None Dark and overcast Not stated None 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 away from them (over)
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RESTRICTED Lt C.W.Thomas and Lt Sims were making a regular cross country flight and reported in to Columbus Airways who asked them if they saw any unusual object in the sky. This report was relayed to Lockbourne - See Eisele's report - incident 30c. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 33 1. Date 7 Jan 48 2. Time Between 1345 and 1350 3. Location Godman Fld, Fort Knox, Ky 4. Name of observer T/Sgt Quinton A. Blackwell 5. Occupation of observer Chf Operator in Control Tower at Godman Fld, Ky. 6. Address of observer USAF, Airways & Air Communications Svc, ATC Detachment 733-5 AF Base Unit (103D AACS Sq) Godman Fld., Ft Knox, Ky. 7. Place of observation Tower, Godman Fld. 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude Over 15,000 ft 12. Speed In excess of P-51 13. Direction of flight South 14. Tactics N/S continued climbing 15. Sound Not Stated 16. Size Tremendous 17. Color Silvery or metallic 18. Shape N/S 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S - seemed metallic 21. Exhaust trails N/S 22. Weather conditions N/S 23 Effect on clouds N/S [ILLEGIBLE] 24 Sketches or photographs None [STAMP:] 25 Manner of disappearance N/S [ILLEGIBLE] 26 Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED At approximately 1320 Sgt Cook from the CO's office notified the observer (T/Sgt Quinton A Blackwell) that according to Ft Knox Military Police & "B" Town State Police, a large circular object about 250 to 300 ft in diameter was over Mansville, Ky. Advised him to check with Army Flight Svc. They advised negative but shortly thereafter reported object over Irvington, Ky, then Owensboro, Ky. Object first sighted by Blackwell about 1345 to 1350 over south Godman Fld. Verification: 1st Lt Orner (Detachment Commander) Capt Carter (Operations Officer) Col Hix (CO) sighted it about 1420 At approximately 1430 to 1440, four P-51's approached Godman f/south enroute f/Marietta, Ga. to Standiford Fld, Ky. Blackwell asked Flight Leader NG 869 to attempt to identify object. Accompanied by two other planes he proceeded south f/Godman. Fourth plane proceeded to Standiford Fld alone. About 1445, flight leader (NG 869) reported sighting object "ahead and above - still climbing" At 15,000 ft he reported "Object directly ahead and above and moving about half my speed." Again "it appears metallic of tremendous size." Still later "I'm still climbing - object is above and ahead moving about my speed or faster - I'm trying to close in for better look". This was about 1515. Five minutes later the other two ships turned back. NG 800 reported "it appeared like the reflection of sunlight on an airplane canopy" Shortly afterward this same pilot (NG 800) resumed search going to 33,000 ft, 100 miles south but did not sight anything. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 7 Jan 48 2. Time Shortly after 1400 CST 3. Location Godman Fld., Ft Knox, Ky. 4. Name of observer Lt Paul I. Orner 5. Occupation of observer Detachment Commander 6. Address of observer Godman Fld., Ft Knox, Ky. 7. Place of observation Control Tower 8. Number of objects 1 See Note attached. 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude N/S 12. Speed half speed of P-51 13. Direction of flight N/S 14. Tactics Appeared stationary 15. Sound N/S 16. Size N/S 17. Color white 18. Shape like parachute - round 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails Seemed to be some red light around the lower part of it. 22 Weather conditions High - scattered but clear Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED Unknown object first reported by Military Police at Ft Knox, approx 1400 CST, vicinity of Maysville. Later over Irvington & Owensboro, Ky. Sighted Godman by Blackwell, Chf Control Tower. Lt Orner than left office of (O), proceeding to Control Tower where he sighted a small white object in the southwest sky. It appeared stationary. Could not determine of object radiated or reflected light. Thru binocs it appeared partially as parachute with bright sun reflecting from top of the silk, however, there seemed to be some red light around the lower part of it. Three P-51s alerted to pursue object. Took a course of around 210°. Approx 5" later object sighted. NG 861 (flight leader) reported it"high and traveling about 1/2 his speed at '12 o'clock'". Later he stated he was "closing in to take a good look" This was his last message. NG800 then reported NG 869 had disappeared. At the time of his disappearance he was reported high and ahead of wing man at approx 15,000 to 20,000 ft and wing man at approx 15,000 ft. Wing man (NG800) returned for fuel and resumed pursuit going to altitude of 35,000 ft but did not sight object. At about 1645 Lt Orner left tower. Later, Lt Orner returned to Control Tower (about 1735 CST) and perceived bright light at a position of about 24° azimuth and S° elevation. It was a round object and did not resemble a star [REDACTED]. Although there was a kmjkr haze the object remained visible and did not disappear until it went below the level of the earth in a manner similar to the sun or moon setting. This object was viewed and tracked with the Weather Station thsodolite from the hangar roof. RELIABILITY: Verified by Commanding Officer, Operations Officer, S-2 and Executive Officer. However these officers were apparently present when second sighting took place. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 7 Jan 48 2. Time Approx int 1320 GST 3. Location Godman Fld., Ft Knox, Ky. 4. Name of observer PFC Stanley Oliver 5. Occupation of observer N/S - duty in control tower 6. Address of observer Godman Fld., Ft Knox, Ky. 7. Place of observation Control Tower, Godman Fld., Ft Knox, Ky. 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude Over 15,000 ft 12. Speed N/S 13. Direction of flight Southwest 14. Tactics N/S 15. Sound N/S 16. Size N/S 17. Color Object appeared like "ice-cream cone topped with red" - apparently white with red above cone 18. Shape [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails N/S 22 Weather conditions Cloud formations' 23 Effect on clouds Went behind clouds' 24 Sketches or photographs None' 25 Manner of disappearance N/S' Incident # 33 B
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RESTRICTED PFC Stanley Oliver was on duty at the Control Tower at Godman Fld when Col Hix's office informed the tower that an unidentified object (supposedly some 250 ft to 300 ft in diameter) was sighted over Mansville, Ky. This was approx at 1330 CST. PFC Oliver saw the object southwest of Godman Fld To him it resembled an ice cream cone topped with red. Could not ascertain if it were moving or not. Orner RELIABILITY: Witnesses: Col, Hix, (CO), Capt Carter, Lt [ILLEGIBLE] & M/Sgt Blackwell NOTE: The report of alerting the P-51 aircraft contained in PFC Oliver's statement and the witnesses corroborates material contained in the other reports.
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 330 1. Date 7 Jan 48 2. Time 1420 CST 3. Location Control Tower, Godman Fld 4. Name of observer Capt J. F. Duesler, Jr. 5. Occupation of observer Capt, USAF 6. Address of observer Godman Fld, Ky 7. Place of observation Godman Fld Control Tower 8. Number of objects 1 at 1420 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight From 1420 to 1600 CST - Over an hour and a half 11. Altitude N/S 12. Speed 360 MPH - according to statement of Mantell. 13. Direction of flight Apparently from 234° to 259° South to West 14. Tactics N/S 15. Sound N/S 16. Size Believed large 17. Color Silver - bright 18. Shape like tear drop - round; later, object seemed fluid. 19. Odor detected N/S 20 Apparent construction N/S [STAMP:] [HW: Exhaust trails No tail] [HW: Weather conditions N/S - Scattered but clear] [HW: Effect on clouds N/S] [HW: Sketches or photographs None] [HW: Manner of disappearance Obscured by clouds] Remarks: (RESTRICTED)
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RESTRICTED At approx 1420 7 Jan 45, Duesler accompanied by Lt Col E. G. Wood went to Godman Control Tower to observe an unidentified aerial object. Shortly after their arrival Col Hix, the Commanding Officer was summoned. At about this time Duesler first sighted a bright silver object. Then Col Hix arrived. Shortly thereafter a flight of four P-51's flew over Godman. Leader was contacted to pursue object. He assented and three P-51's climbed on the course, the fourth P-51 returning to base. Flight leader called to observe that "object was twelve o'clock high." Asked to describe it, he stated "it is bright and climbing away from me." He stated at first that it was going about 180 MPH. Then Control Tower lost sight of the flight but could still see the object. (In connection with this, Lt Col E. Garrison Wood who witnessed the sighting stated that while it appeared about 1/10 the size of a full moon, if the thing were a great distance away, as compared to the diminishing size of the P-51's flying toward it, it would seem that it was at least several hundred feet in diameter.) Shortly after NG 861, the flight leader, stated that he was "at 15,000 ft and still climbing." He stated that he judged the speed to be the same as his or approx 360 MPH. One of his planes then asked him . to level off but no reply was heard from the flight leader. That was the last message received from any member of the flight. After dark another or the same object appeared in approx 234° from Godman at 6° elevation This body moved to west (259°) and then down The shape was fluid but generally round with no tail The color changing from white to blue to red yellow had black spot in center at all times. At 1600 CST it was obscured by clouds. NOTE: Later an astronomer was contacted who attempted account for this phenomena as either Venus or comet (?) SEE ALSO: Report of civilians and state police and corroborated version on this incident. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 7 Jan 48 2. Time After 1407 3. Location Godman Fld 4. Name of observer Capt Cary W. Carter 5. Occupation of obsorvor Operations Officer 6. Address of observer Godman Fld., Ky 7. Place of observation Control Tower 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight 3 to 4 minutes 11. Altitude Very high 12. Speed Approx 360 MPH - f/Flight Leader's reports 13. Direction of flight 210° f/Godman Fld. 14. Tactics None 15. Sound N/S 16. Size Could not be determined 17. Color white 18. Shapo Round - at times cone shaped. 19. Odor detected N/S. 20 Apparent construction N/S. 21 Exhaust trails [REDACTED] N/S. 22 Weather conditions High scattered - [REDACTED]. 23 Effect on clouds Could be seen thru cirrus. 24 Sketches or photographs None. 25 Manner of disappearance N/S. 26 Remarks: (over) RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED 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 cirus clouds. After observing it thru field glasses for some 3 - 4 minutes, he called Col Hix's office. Col Hix, Lt Col Wood & Capt Duesler came to the tower shortly thereafter. Capt Carter then suggested that a group of P-51 aircraft in the vicinity be contacted to pursue the object. T/Sgt Blackwell, Tower Operator, contacted the flight leader to take a look. Three planes proceeded on a heading of approx 230°. One of the planes (Mantell's) spotted it at 1200 o'clock position. Another plane relayed "This ks 15,000 ft, let's level out" First speed as relayed by Mantell (180 MPH) Later, "object going up and forward as fast as I am" - or 360 MPH. Mantell then stated he was going to 20,000 ft and if no closer would abandon chase. Last radio contact heard by Capt Carter. NOTE: Apparently, Mantell blacked out at 20,000 ft or proceeded on since the object apparently appeared closer(if such were the case)and then crashed thru lack of oxygen. Does not seem to tally with report that the phenomena was "Venus or a comet" RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 7 Jan 45 2. Time 1445 3. Location Godman Fld, Ky 4. Name of observer Col Guy G. Hix 5. Occupation of observer Commanding Officer, Godman Fld 6. Address of observer Godman Fld, Ky. 7. Place of observation Control Tower, Godman Fld 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight 5 minutes 11. Altitude 25,000 + 12. Speed 180 MPH 13. Direction of flight 215° South to the west 14. Tactics Remained stationary for approx 1-1/2 hours 15. Sound None 16. Size ⅓ size full moon 17. Color white 18. Shape round 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21 Exhaust trails Seemed at times to have a red border at the top and at the bottom. 22 Weather conditions Clear. 23 Effect on clouds None. 24 Sketches or photographs None. 25 Manner of disappearance Behind a cloud. Incident #33B
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RESTRICTED At approx 1300 hrs State Police reported flying object near Elizabethtown. Ten minutes later sighted near Madisonville. A third call reported it over Lexington. (all south of Godman) Tower then alerted. Tower sighted object at 1445 and notified Col Hix who went immediately to tower where he observed the object thru 8-power binocs. Object also lined up with sighting bar. Three P-51 planes were already pursuing the thing on a course of 215°. (One pilot reported the thing to be traveling at 180 MPH) Col Hix reported the object appeared to the south and near the sun. "It was very white and looked like an umbrella," he stated. "I thought it was a celestial body but I can't account for the fact it didn't move." "I just don't know what it was." Appeared about 1/4 size of full moon and white in color. Thru the binocs it appeared to have a red border at the bottom at times and a red border at the top at times. It remained stationary (seemingly) for 1-1/2 hours. RELIABILITY: CO of Godman Fld. Obj chased by National Guard planes and followed from the ground by State Highway patrolman. See corroborating accounts. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 7 January 1948 2. Time 1515 [ILLEGIBLE] 1445 3. Location Godman Field, Ky. 4. Name of observer Flight Leader NG 869 (Capt. Thomas F. Mantell) 5. Occupation of observer Flight Leader 6. Address of observer [REDACTED] 7. Place of observation Over Godman Field, Ky. 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer Not stated 10. Time in sight Not stated [ILLEGIBLE] Apparently over 1 hour and a half 11. Altitude above [ILLEGIBLE] 20,000 ft 12. Speed Approximately 500 mph 13. Direction of flight approximately 210° from Godman Field 14. Tactics None 15. Sound Not stated 16. Size Tremendous 17. Color Metallic 18. Shape Not stated 19. Odor detected Not stated 20. Apparent construction metallic 21. Exhaust trails Not stated 22 Weather conditions Not stated 23 Effect on clouds Not stated 24 Sketches or photographs None 25 Manner of disappearance Not stated Romarks: This information taken from a report describing a radio conversation between Flt leader NG 869 who investigated the object at the request of Godman Field Tower The Flt Leader Capt Thomas F Mantell crashed and was killed after his last radio contact with Godman Field at 15[ILLEGIBLE] hrs
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RESTRICTED Info taken from reports of radio conversation between Control at Godman and NG 869 essentially as follows: Col Hix's account. NG 869: "Object traveling at 180 MPH - half my speed" Lt Orner's account. NG 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 heard by Blackwell from NG 869. Capt Cary W. Carter: NG 869: "Object going up and forward as fast as he 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 NG 869. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 33g 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 [ILLEGIBLE] 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 Effect on clouds [ILLEGIBLE] Sketches or photographs None Manner of disappearance [ILLEGIBLE] Remarks: Someone from Madisonville advised Military they had observed thru a Finch telescope an object described as c (over)
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RESTRICTED estimated size: 100 ft from top to bottom, 43 ft across and 4 miles high proceeding SW at 10 MPH. NOTE: Kentucky State Police were informed by unknown individual(s) that an unusual 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 NOTE: Course of object on 7 July 48 is reported roughly as follows: 0720C Edwardsville, Illinois: Object of aluminum appearance without apparent wings or control surfaces which moved southwest remaining visible for about 30 minutes 1300 Elizabethtown: No description 1310 Lexington, Ky.: No description Madisonville, Ky. - as reported in this. 1400 Maysville: No description After 1400 Irvine: No description After 1400 Owensboro: No description 1630C - 1645C Nashville, Tenn.: A Dr. Seyfert, Astronomer at Vanderbilt Univ. spotted an object SSE o f Nashville, Tenn. between 163OC with basket attached which moved first SSE then West at a speed of 10 MPH at approx 25,000 ft. Godman Fld Control Tower: See Orner's account (33a) See Duesler account (33c) EST 1925 Lockbourne AB, Columbus, Ohio: See Incident 3O. 3Oa. 3O b & & & & & & & & & &
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 12 Nov 47 2. Time Early 3. Location 40 miles south of Cape Blanco, Oregon, 20 miles offshore. 4. Name of observer Second Officer Claude Lee Williamson 5. Occupation of observer Second Officer 6. Address of observer N/S (Excerpt from "Oregon Journal" 13 Nov 47) 7. Place of observation At sea, 20 miles offshore, 40 miles south of Cape Blanco, Oregon 8. Number of objects 2 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight 45 seconds 11. Altitude N/S 12. Speed 700 to 900 MPH 13. Direction of flight from north horizon in westerly direction 14. Tactics Performed a long, low arc 15. Sound N/S 16. Size N/S 17. Color N/S 18. Shape ball 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction fire 21. Exhaust trails jet-like streams of fire 22. Weather conditions N/S 23 Effect on clouds N/S None sketches or photographs Manner of disappearance Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED Two flying discs trailing jet-like streams of fire were sighted from the bridge of the tanker Ticonderoga, early Wednesday. Second Officer Claude Lee Williamson radio-telephoned the United Press. The discs moved at tremendous speed out of the north horizon and curved in a westerly direction in a long low arc. Thought they were moving between 700 to 900 MPH. Didn't think they were meteors because they generally do not travel in pairs and usually fall to the horizon. Thought they were "flying discs" Also observed by: Ordinary Seaman James S. Lynde who claimed he also saw "discs"
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 36 1. Date Unknown 2. Time After dark 3. Location Boise, Idaho 4. Name of observer CAA Observer 5. Occupation of observer Not stated 6. Address of observer Not stated 7. Place of observation between Boise and Mountain Home 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer Not stated 10. Time in sight Not stated 11. Altitude Not stated 12. Speed Not stated 13. Direction of flight southwest and disappeared in northeast 14. Tactics [REDACTED] N/S 15. Sound Not stated 16. Size Not stated 17. Color Bluish green 18. Shape Not stated 19. Odor detected Not stated 20. Apparent construction Not stated 21. Exhaust trails Not stated 22. Weather conditions Not stated 23 Effect on clouds [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE not stated. 24 Sketches or photographs None. 25 Manner of disappearance [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE not stated. Remarks: Mr, Dave Johnson of the "Statesman Newspaper" in Boise reported that a CAA official had seen an object that was giving off a pulsating bluish-green light that appeared in the southwest and disappeared in the northeast over the mountains between Boise and Mountain Home.
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 14 October 1947 2. Time 1200 3. Location Phoenix, Arizona 4. Name of observer J. L. Clark 5. Occupation of observer Mine owner (Pilot) 6. Address of observer Route 12, Box 831, Phoenix 7. Place of observation at a mine located approx. 11 miles north or Northeast 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. Altitude [ILLEGIBLE] feet 12. Speed [ILLEGIBLE] miles an hour 13. Direction of flight northwest toward the southeast 14. Tactics Not stated 15. Sound No noise 16. Size about 3 feet in diameter [STAMP:] [HW: Color Reddish cast when the object had blue for background] [HW: Black when it had a white cloud for a background] [STAMP:] Shape resembled a flying wing Odor detected Not stated Apparent construction Not stated Exhaust trails Not stated Weather conditions Not stated with the exception of some clouds Effect on clouds Not stated Sketches or photographs None Manner of disappearance Not stated Remarks: (Over)
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CONFIDENTIAL Mr. Clark's attention was first drawn to the object by his partner, Mr. Anderson. It appeared to be a black object which was traveling at an estimated height of 8/10,000 ft above the ground and was moving in a straight line from northwest to southeast. It was traveling some 350 MPH. It did not change elevation nor direction. From their range of vision where they were standing upwards to the object would be at about a 25° angle. It remained within their vision from 45 seconds to a minute. No sound was audible. Mr. Clark thought the nearest thing it resembled was a "flying wing." However, both men stated positively that there was no tail visible. From where they were the object appeared about 3 feet in diameter but could offer no estimate as to its size were it on the ground. As to color both stated that the object appeared red against a blue background and black against a white cloud. Ground wind was about 15 miles in velocity and was blowing in a northeasterly direction which would tend to carry any sound away from them. Both men are pilots. Mr. Clark was a pilot in the U.S.A.F for a period of 5 years, flying fighter type of planes during most of this period. Mr. Anderson was a gunner in the AAF for 2 years and is also a pilot. Both appeared level headed and not excitable, and were very sincere in making the report. CONFIDENTIAL
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 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 Kearsey 5. Occupation of observer Constable 6. Address of observer Newfoundland Constabulary, Grand Falls 7. Place of observation Grand Falls, 8. Number of objects 5. 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight brief period 11. Altitude N/S 12. Speed terrific 13. Direction of flight First four - flying in easterly direction Last object: N/S 14. Tactics Maintained formation - flew side by side, last one: [ILLEGIBLE] Flew in a rocking motion 15. Sound N/S 16. Size 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)
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RESTRICTED Four "flying saucers" were seen by Constable Kearsey's wife just before his arrival home at approx 11:30, on 9th of July. A Mr. John Jackman, a resident of St. John's and a friend of the family also witnessed them. They were flying in an easterly direction, and appeared to be four round figures that had passed overhead at terrific speed, flying side by side. On looking skyward, Constable Kearsey, himself, perceived a huge jelly-fish flash across the sky. Could not determine the height and speed owing to the brief period it was visible. Could not determine color but there seemed to be a phosphorescent glow about it. It was found in shape and about the size of a barrel head, and appeared to be flying in a rocking motion. Note: The last object was seen by Constable Kearsey, his wife and Mr. Jackson. RESTRICTED
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 7 July 1947 2. Time 1600 3. Location Phoenix, Arizona 4. Name of observer William Albert Rhodes 5. Occupation of observer N/S 6. Address of observer 4333 N. 14th St., Phoenix, Arizona 7. Place of observation [ILLEGIBLE]° [ILLEGIBLE]' N [ILLEGIBLE]° [ILLEGIBLE]' W 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude 2,000 ft to 5,000 ft 12. Speed 400-600 MPH 13. Direction of flight NE to West 14. Tactics Spiraled down from 5000' to 2000 ft and then ascended at [HW: ILLEGIBLE]° angle 15. Sound Noise like jet on approach - no sound heard while in view 16. Size 20-30 ft 17. Color grey 18. Shape elliptical 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails N/S Weather conditions Cumulus clouds Effect on clouds N/S Sketches or photographs Photos (2) Manner of disappearance N/S Remarks: (Over)
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CONFIDENTIAL Object appeared elliptical in shape and had a diameter of 20-30 feet. When first seen it was at about 5,000 ft and traveling from 400 to 600 MPH. Its grey color rendered it difficult to perceive at a distance as it blended with the clouds. Although a jet-like noise was heard prior to the object's appearance no audible sound was produced while it remained in view. The tail of the object had two points on the outside area, visible as it made its two left-to-right circles which had an approximate radius of 1/4 to 1/2 miles. The object had what appeared to be a cockpit canopy in the center which extended toward the back and beneath the object. The "cockpit" did not protrude from the surface but was clearly visible with the naked eye. The object did not revolve on its own axis. It had no discernible landing gears nor propellers. It appeared to have an excellent air foil (tapered from wing tip to wing tip). Mr. Rhodes thought that the 10-15 MPH wind velocity which caused a rustling of tree leaves might have made it impossible for him to hear any noise connected with the object. He also stated that he thought the object was the Navy's new "Flapjack Plane" but altered his opinion since the object seemed to have no landing gears and no propellers. (The Navy ship is illustrated as having both). Rhodes managed to take one photograph of the object at its lowest point (about 2000 ft) and another as it turned out of its second spiral and started upward. CONFIDENTIAL
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 43 1. Date 29 June 1947 2. Time 16:45 - [ILLEGIBLE] P. M. 3. Location 7 miles out of Clarion Iowa in direction of Mason City, Iowa 4. Name of observer Dale Bays 5. Occupation of observer Had been bus driver 6. Address of observer Box 12, Crocker, Mo. 7. Place of observation 7 miles out of Clarion - 42° 43' N - 93° 44' W 8. Number of objects 5 in first group; 13 in second 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight several minutes 11. Altitude 1200 ft 12. Speed 300 MPH 13. Direction of flight South by Southeast and North Northwest 14. Tactics Observed single file 15. Sound sound like that of an electric motor or dynamo 16. Size From 175 to 250 ft in diameter by [ILLEGIBLE] feet in thickness 17. Color "dirty" white 18. Shape between a circle and an oval - inverted saucer 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails N/S 22. Weather conditions N/S 23 Effect on clouds N/S Sketches or photographs N/S Manner of disappearance N/S Remarks: (over) RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED About 7 miles out of Clarion, Iowa, observer saw an object shoot across the sky in front of the bus he was driving. It was followed by four more. The height appeared about 1200 feet. Observed stepped out of the bus which was facing east and noticed some dots in the sky approaching from the opposite direction. They were flying about the same altitude at a speed of about 300 MPH. These 13 objects flew in a single file. Roughly, the objects were between a circle and an oval in shape. In appearance they looked like an inverted saucer flying thru the air. The thickest part seemed to be about 12 feet. The diameter could have been anywhere from 175 to 250 feet. They were dirty white in color. The second group disappeared into the NNW sky in a matter of a few minutes. They made a noise as they passed overhead similar to an electric motor or dynamo. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 28 June 47 2. Time 3:43 P.M. 3. Location 16 miles NW of Milwaukee 4. Name of observer N/S - brother to Marion Beuscher who reported incident 5. Occupation of observer "farmer" 6. Address of observer [REDACTED] Rockfield, Wisconsin 7. Place of observation 16 miles NW of Milwaukee 43° 05' N 88° 22' W 8. Number of objects [REDACTED] seven to ten 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude N/S 12. Speed "like blue blazes" 13. Direction of flight south 14. Tactics N/S 15. Sound [REDACTED] None 16. Size N/S 17. Color N/S 18. Shape "saucer" 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails N/S 22. Weather conditions [ILLEGIBLE] 23 Effect on clouds [ILLEGIBLE] 24 Sketches or photographs None Manner of disappearance [ILLEGIBLE] Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED Witness saw the flying saucers (about seven to ten of them) which flew directly over their home. Said they went like "blue blazes" and didn't make any noise and were headed south. Witness did not report this info. It was reported by Marion Beuscher, a sister. Her address is Menomonee Falls, Wisc. Reported in Amazing Stories, Page 170 RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 28 June 47 2. Time afternoon 3. Location Illinois 4. Name of observer N/S - Taken f/ "The Latest News" at 8 to 8:15 A.M. w/Charles Sebastin 5. Occupation of observer N/S 6. Address of observer N/S 7. Place of observation Illinois 8. Number of objects 7 to 10 9. Distance of object from observer [ILLEGIBLE] 10. Time in sight [ILLEGIBLE] 11. Altitude [ILLEGIBLE] 12. Speed [ILLEGIBLE] 13. Direction of flight [ILLEGIBLE] 14. Tactics [ILLEGIBLE] 15. Sound [ILLEGIBLE] 16. Size [ILLEGIBLE] 17. Color [ILLEGIBLE] 18. Shape [ILLEGIBLE] 19. Odor detected [ILLEGIBLE] 20. Apparent construction [HW:] 21 Exhaust trails[HW:] 22 Weather conditions[HW:] 23 Effect on clouds[HW:] 24 Sketches or photographs[HW:] 25 Manner of disappearance[HW:] This info was broadcast 29 June 47 at 8:00 A.M over WGN "The Latest News". Charles Sebastin, announcer. (over) Incident # #45
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RESTRICTED The radio announcer stated that the discs had been sighted over Illinois the preceding afternoon (23 June 48). The announcement of this program was taken from a letter published in "Amazing Stories" dated Jan 48.
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 7 Jan 48 2. Time between 7:20 and 7:55 P.M. 3. Location Wilminton, Ohio 4. Name of observers Gale F. Walter, [REDACTED] James Hudson M/Sgt Irvin H. Lewis, S/Sgt John P. Haag, Sgt Harold E. Olvis & T/Sgt 5. Occupation of observers Control Tower operators Leroy Ziegler and 4 members of the alert crew 6. Address of observers 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)
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CONFIDENTIAL A sky phenomena which had the appearance of a flaming red cone trailing a gaseous green mist appeared in the southwest skies of Wilmington, Ohio, between 7:20 and 7:55 P. M. Jan 7, 43. The sky phenomena hung suspended in the air at intervals and then gained and lost altitude at what appeared to be terrific bursts of speed. The intense brightness of the phenomena pierced thru a heavy layer of clouds passing intermittently over the area and obscured other celestial phenomena. NOTE: See account of an unnamed comet due in the northern hemisphere approx Jan 1. attached. See incidents 48a, 48b, 48c, 48d & 33, 33a, 33b, 33c, 33d, 33e 33f and 30 and 32. CONFIDENTIAL
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 7 Jan 48 2. Time 1925 o'clock 3. Location Clinton County Air Field 4. Name of observer LeRoy Ziegler 5. Occupation of observer T/Sgt 6. Address of observer Clinton County AF, Wilmington, Ohio 7. Place of observation Clinton County AF Base 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight [REDACTED] Thirty-five minutes 11. Altitude high 12. Speed stationary for a while and then made rapid ascents and descents and then to SW with great speed 13. Direction of flight to SW 14. Tactics Vertical ascents and descents at great speed 15. Sound None 16. Size very large 17. Color Same as star 18. Shape circular - starlike - only larger than [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE starlike - only larger than [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE starlike - only larger than [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE starlike - only larger than [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE starlike - only larger than [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE starlike - only larger than [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE starlike - only larger than [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE starlike - only larger than [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE starlike - only larger than [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE starlike - only larger than [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE starlike - only larger than [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE starlike - only larger than [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE starlike - only larger than [HW: ILLEGAL] [STAMP: Incident # 48a] [STAMP: CONFIDENTIAL] 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. Exhaust trails faint exhaust trail when moving up and down or from side to side Weather conditions Cloudy Effect on clouds Object could be seen thru clouds Sketches or photographs None Manner of disappearance over the horizon at about 20:00 Remarks: (Over)
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CONFIDENTIAL Object appeared to be moving up and down and from side to side. At one time the object was covered by a cloud but the light could be seen thru the cloud. It was the same color as a star only very much brighter sometimes changing to a more reddish hue then turning white or yellow. At first it did not appear to be traveling at any speed. Then it seemed to go up and down and sometimes change off and go from side to side at what seemed to be a very great speed. It seemed pretty high in the air - too high to be any kind of a light from the ground. There was no beam. No sound could be heard. A faint exhaust trail was discernible when it moved up or down or from side to side. Finally it began to move away toward the SW at very great speed and disappeared over the horizon at about 20:00. See: 48, 48b, 48c, 48d & 33, 33a, 33b, 33c, 33d, 33e, 33f & 30 and 32. CONFIDENTIAL
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 7 Jan 48 2. Time 1920 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 County AAF. 7. Place of observation Control Tower, Clinton County AAF 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) When 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 haze toward the SW. 23 Effect on clouds Could be seen thru the cloud which passed under it. 24 Sketches or photographs 4 penciled sketches. 25 Manner of disappearance disappeared on SW heading at great speed. 26 Romarks: (over) CONFIDENTIAL
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The object when first sighted appeared white then it turned red. Its real shape could not be distinguished until it descended. It then took the form of a cone or up-side-down triangle. (See Sketch "A") Sketch "A" When it [REDACTED] it was right side up (Sketch "B") On ascending and descending it appeared to have a green mist following it See Sketch "C" -- green mist Speed could not be determined in miles per hour for it appeared to hover at spots, then, when it moved, it moved with great speed. After making a vertical descent and ascent it headed due SW at great speed and disappeared at approx 1955 EST. Distance from the field when first sighted was some 15 to 20 miles. There was no sound. The trail, maybe from exhaust, was green (at least thru the field glasses it appeared green) During the time it was under observation a cloud passed under it and the light shown thru. According to this observer the object was not a balloon, a comet, star or any known aircraft. The light did not come from an aircraft's running lights. The whole object appeared surrounded with burning gas or something which emitted a light. See also: 4g, 4ga, 4gc, 4gd & 33, 33a, 33b, 33c, 33d, 33e, 33f and Incidents 30 and 32. CONFIDENTIAL
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 7 Jan 48 Incident # 48c 2. Time 19:30 3. Location Clinton County AAF, Wilmington, O. 4. Name of observer S/Sgt John P. Haag 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 [REDACTED] Around 5 miles from field 10. Time in sight 25 minutes ; 11. Altitude [REDACTED] 15,000 to 20,000 ft 12. Speed N/S - apparently slow 13. Direction of flight heading of 210° 14. Tactics [REDACTED] 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 disappeared over horizon on heading of 210° 26 Remarks: (over)
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CONFIDENTIAL Witness observed very bright light in the sky southwest of Clinton County AF Base which appeared to be the complete wing of an aircraft on fire. When viewed thru field glasses from the Control Tower the object would gain and lose altitude very rapidly with barely any discernible forward or backward motion. At times it changed colors (from red to green, etc) At one time it disappeared behind the overcast but its light penetrated thru the overcast. At approximately 19:45 o'clock it began to move away from the field on a heading of 210° and disappeared over the horizon at approximately 19:55. (1st acct) NOTE: See also 4g, 4ga, 4gb, 4gd & 33, 33a, 33b, 33c, 33d, 33e, 33f and 30 and 32. At the time of the sighting the weather was clear over the Base, with a SouthWest wind which was moderate. There was an overcast in the SE which appeared to be a layer approximately [REDACTED] feet thick. The height of this overcast was approximately [REDACTED] ft. Object seemed to be about [REDACTED] miles from the field at an altitude of from [REDACTED] to [REDACTED] ft. The object which appeared stationary at first resembled the complete wing of an airplane on fire. No beam of light was projected. After observing it with the naked eye for some five minutes, witness went to control tower and looked thru field glasses and then decided that it was not a comet or a falling star to his knowledge of astronomy. With the aid of the glasses the object appeared to go from an altitude of[ILLEGIBLE] to [ILLEGIBLE] feet without any noticeable forward or backward motion, and then back up to its original altitude very rapidly. This occurred some [ILLEGIBLE] or [ILLEGIBLE] times. When it moved a red light would dominate and change to a green light and then back to its original color. It then started to reced on a heading of 210° going behind the overcast. However, the light was discernible thru the overcast. It then moved very rapidly away, stopping momentarily for [ILLEGIBLE] minute intervals and then disappearing over the horizon at [ILLEGIBLE]. No sound was heard. No photographs were taken (From a signed statement second account) CONFIDENTIAL
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 7 Jan 48 2. Time 1920 to 1950 3. Location Clinton County Army Air Fld., Wilmington, O. 4. Name of observer Mr. Ralph L. Stirr 5. Occupation of observer N/S 6. Address of observer Clinton County AAB 7. Place of observation Clinton County AAB 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer Seemed to be at first some 4,000 ft high 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude 4,000 ft+ 12. Speed movement slow in appearance 13. Direction of flight approx due west 14. Tactics described arc from point first seen to horizon 15. Sound N/S 16. Size N/S 17. Color fire-colored 18. Shape N/S 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction [HW: "fire"] 21. Exhaust trails none -"left no trails or tails like a meteor or comet" 22 Weather conditions clear to scattered 23 Effect on clouds Nx Light could be seen when clouds passed beneath it 24 Sketches or photographs none 25 Manner of disappearance due west over horizon 26 Remarks: (over)
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CONFIDENTIAL 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 [ILLEGIBLE] below; however, the light was readily discernible thru the clouds. The sky was clear to scattered. When the object was compared to the stars there was a decided difference. Stars were of the usual white; this object was yellow or flame color. When first seen it appeared to be about 4,000 ft but disappearing over the horizon would make it much higher. The movement was very slow in appearance and it left no trails or tails like a meteor or comet. Place of disappearance was approximately due west from position of observer. NOTE: See also 48, 48a, 48b, 48c, 48d & 33, 33a, 33b, 33c, 33d, 33e, 33f & 30 and 52. CONFIDENTIAL
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CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 9 Jan 48 2. Time N/S 3. Location around Danville, Ky. 4. Name of observer Mr & Mrs. Markam 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 Effect on clouds [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE Sketches or photographs None trail Manner of disappearance / exploded into a beautiful display of sparks, etc Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED According to a WHIO News Broadcast at 2300-2315, 9 Jan 48, relayed from Danville, Kentucky, a Mr. & Mrs. Markham were driving in their car in or about Danville, Kentucky, when they saw a pencil-like object flying very high which left a long trail of smoke or exhaust. The trail shortly afterwards turned into a beautiful fireworks display of sparks, etc. The object appeared to be traveling a straight course.
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 10 Jan 48 (see reverse side of sheet) Incident # 50 2. Time 10 PM EST 3. Location Wildwood, N. J. (39° 00' N & 78° 48' W) 4. Name of observer Mrs. Ethel Evans 5. Occupation of observer authority on knitting 6. Address of observer Bellvue Apts, Wildwood, N. J. 7. Place of observation 401 Pine Ave, Wildwood (home of Mrs. Krueger) 8. Number of objects 1 which split into 2 pieces 9. Distance of object from observer undetermined 10. Time in sight 5-8 seconds 11. Altitude varying - slow descent 12. Speed slow 13. Direction of flight shoreward (270°) 14. Tactics broke into two pieces 15. Sound None 16. Size lamplight 17. Color yellow, red or amber-colored 18 Shape ovular - tear drop 19 Odor detected N/S 20 Apparent construction N/S 21 Exhaust trails none 22 Weather conditions Clear night 23 Effect on clouds N/S 24 Sketches or photographs Forwarded a picture of Mars published in "Life" which showed an orange-red ball 25 Manner of disappearance fell into sea 26 Remarks: (over)
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Witness saw one object which split into two separate pieces and fell into the ocean. (See Mrs Krueger's account) Feb 19, 1948, 1225 A. M. : Witness stated that she saw saucer. Tried to take picture but says object was moving too fast. Feb 21, 1948 (Sat Night) : Reported seeing another "saucer" Mar 11, 1948 10:50 P. M. : Saw mystery light drop and fall in the water (Thursday night) Apr 2, 4:40 P. M. Apr 2d; 5:10 P. M. Apr 2 and 3: July lst, 1948 In letter to President Truman she writes: "there have been more 'flying saucers' which appear on very clear nights - when there is a moon. They appear to come from the SE and from the ocean. Over the island they appear unsteady - like the one that broke. Then over the land they ascend quite high and move towards the NW, disappearing at not too fast a speed." NOTE: Individual appears to be "crackpot" No one (with the exception of Mrs. Krueger) appears to have seen the many sightings mentioned. This in spite of an alerted coast guard, police dept. and others. CONFIDENTIAL
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 10 Jan 48 2. Time 10 PM EST 3. Location Wildwood, N. J. 4. Name of observer Mrs. Krueger 5. Occupation of observer housewife 6. Address of observer 401 Pine Ave., Wildwood, New Jersey 7. Place of observation from 401 Pine Ave (39° 00' N & 78° 48' W) 8. Number of objects 2 9. Distance of object from observer [ILLEGIBLE] ft & 10. Time in sight 5-8 seconds 11. Altitude varying 12. Speed slow descent 13. Direction of flight down 14. Tactics Floated slowly across horizon, separated and disappeared below housetops 15. Sound none 16. Size N/S - that of lamplight 17. Color orange-colored 18. Shape discs or balls 19. Odor detected N/S: 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails None 22. Weather conditions Clear night 23 Effect on clouds N/S STOP
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CONFIDENTIAL Objects were brought to Mrs. Krueger's attention by Mrs. Evans. Mrs Krueger saw "a most unusual thing drop out of the sky. I think it was a flying saucer as I have never seen anything equal to it before" She then states that she saw what appeared to be 2 round orange colored discs or balls, the one being smaller, and that these objects appeared to descend vertically toward the earth in a slow and steady manner until disappearing from their sight. Mrs. Evans said that Mrs Krueger observed two objects (apparently related) but that they were originally one object which separated at about the time Mrs. Krueger sighted it. All witnesses+ (Mrs. Evans, her son and Mrs Krueger) agree on the following: Color and size - that of an old-fashioned gas light which had a yellow, red or amber shade. Outline was distinct and did not appear aflame or irregular. No noise or sound of kind. No smoke or exhaust trails seen. Shape oval to round. All stated that it was not to their knowledge a balloon, dirigible, flare, parachute or any other known object and all seemed to have a pretty good knowledge as to the appearance of the fore-going. NOTE: Witness appeared calm and normally sensible in her responses to various questions. CONFIDENTIAL
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Date 3 Sept 47 Time 1215 Location Oswego, Oregon Name of observer Mrs. Raymond Dupui Occupation of observer N/S Address of observer N/S Place of observation Oswego, Oregon Number of objects 12 to 15 Distance of object from observer N/S Time in sight N/S Altitude high Speed N/S Direction of flight N/S Tactics N/S Sound N/S Size N/S Color silver Shape round Odor detected N/S Apparent construction N/S Exhaust trails N/S Weather conditions [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE Effect on clouds [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE Sketches or photographs none Manner of disappearance [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE Remarks: 12 to 15 round silver objects seen at high altitude above Oswego, Oregon at 1215, 3 Sept 47 while witness was observing a local plane flying overhead. STOP
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CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 29 July '47 2. Time 1450 3. Location Hamilton Fld., Calif 4. Name of observer Capt William H. Ryherd 5. Occupation of observer Capt, USAF, - Assistant Operations Officer 6. Address of observer Hamilton Fld 7. Place of observation Hamilton, Fld., Calif. 38° 03' N 122° 31' W 8. Number of objects 2 9. Distance of object from observer observed from ground 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude 8,000 - 10,000 ft 12. Speed very fast - made P-80 look as if it were motionless 13. Direction of flight Southward toward Oakland 14. Tactics lst object pursued horizontal flight; 2d object seemed to be going from left to right and right to left like guard in aircraft formation 15. Sound No sound heard 16. Size 15-25 ft in diameter 17. Color white shiny 18. Shape circular like a 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 24 Sketches or photographs None 25 Manner of disappearance Disappeared in flight Incident # 52
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CONFIDENTIAL Capt Ryherd saw two unidentified aerial objects at approximately 8,000 to 10,000 ft traveling above a P-80. He thought they were approximately 15 to 25 feet in diameter. In shape they were circular like a ball on the bottom but not completely round. The first flew straight and level but the second flying close behind the first at the same altitude seemed to be going from left to right and right to left - more like a guard in an aircraft formation. Due to the noise of the P-80, no sound could be heard from them. They did not leave any vapor smoke or visible trail. The weather was clear and Captain Ryher and Lt Ward Stewart watched them until they disappeared in flight presumably over Oakland headed toward the ocean. NOTE: Capt Ryherd showed extreme sincerity throughout the interview
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 29 July 47 2. Time After 1200 3. Location Hamilton Fld., California 4. Name of observer Ward L. Stewart 5. Occupation of observer 1st Lt., Air Res. (Former B-29 pilot) 6. Address of observer Hearst Mining Bldg., Univ. ov Calif. 7. Place of observation 38° 03' N 122° 31' W 8. Number of objects 2 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight 15 seconds 11. Altitude 6,000 ft 12. Speed Approx 750 MPH 13. Direction of flight 120° 14. Tactics Similar to fighter a/c when accompanying heavier ships 15. Sound none 16. Size N/S 17. Color milk white 18. Shape N/S 19. Odor detected N/S 20 Apparent construction N/S Exhaust trails None Weather conditions N/S Effect on clouds N/S Sketches or photographs None Manner of disappearance flew out of sight Remarks: (over)
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CONFIDENTIAL Stewart's attention called to unidentified flying object by Capt Ryherd Stewart estimates the P-80 at 250 miles on preliminary approach for landing at Hamilton Fld. Object was estimated to be following P-80 at three or four times its speed. A moment later another object appeared and flew a course described as something similar to a fighter's maneuvers when accompanying a heavier ship, on a left to right movement, over the object first sighted. The object continued this maneuvering until out of sight. Size could not be estimated but not believed to be above 6,000 ft altitude. Described as milky-white in color, and unlike any conventional aircraft seen. CONFIDENTIAL
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 53 1. Date 28 June 47 2. Time 1515 CST 3. Location 30 miles northwest of Lake Meade, Nevada 4. Name of observer 1st Lt Eric B. Armstrong 5. Occupation of observer Ferry Division, Brooks Fld., San Antonio, Texas 6. Address of observer Brooks Fld., San Antonio, Texas, 170th AF Base Unit 7. Place of observation 30 miles northwest of Lake Meade from air 8. Number of objects 5 or 6 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude 6,000 ft 12. Speed 285 MPH 13. Direction of flight 120° (NW) 14. Tactics horizontal very close formation 15. Sound N/S 16. Size [ILLEGIBLE] in diameter 17. Color white 18. Shape circular 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails N/S 22 Weather conditions N/S Effect on clouds N/S Sketches or photographs None Manner of disappearance N/S Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED On 28 June 47 [REDACTED] in a P-51 bound for Portland, Oregon, by way of Medford, Oregon, at approx 1515 CST (course of 300°) and ground speed of 285 MPH, altitude 10,000 ft, approximately 30 miles NW of Lake Meade, Nevada. Lt Armstrong sighted 5 or 6 white, circular objects at [ILLEGIBLE] 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. Lt Armstrong was sure the white objects were not birds since the rate of closure was very fast. He was certain too that the white objects were not jets or conventional aircraft since he has flown both. AGENT'S NOTES: Lt Armstrong was very sincere in the explanation and was not the exaggerating type. He merely stated what he saw and drew no conclusions. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 23 July 47 2. Time 0345Z (0715 local) 3. Location Harmon Fld., Stephenville, Newfoundland 4. Name of observer Miss Patricia Abbott & Lt Hammaker 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 1 Undetermined 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight [ILLEGIBLE] 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 visibility: 22 Weather conditions high scattered clouds - [ILLEGIBLE] 15 miles 23 Effect on clouds N/S 24 Sketches or photographs None 25 Manner of disappearance N/S 26 Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED 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 high altitude. Then a number of intermittent flashes were observed for three minutes. After observing the abrupt darts of light and hearing no hum of motors they concluded that it was definitely not a plane, as the maneuvers appeared too abrupt. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 56 1. Date 6 July 47 2. Time 2045 hours 3. Location Birmingham, Alabama 4. Name of observer Staff Sergeant Ira L. Livingston 5. Occupation of observer S/Sgt, w/250 hours as Pilot and Armorer Gunner 6. Address of observer 1354 Meadow Lane, Green Acres, Birmingham, Ala. 7. Place of observation As above 33° 33'N 86° 52' W 8. Number of objects 7 to 10 9. Distance of object from observer Undetermined 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude 2000 ft above horizon at [ILLEGIBLE] angle 12. Speed 500 to 600 MPH 13. Direction of flight Southeast 14. Tactics vertical ascent - traveled in arc 15. Sound none 16. Size [ILLEGIBLE] ft in diameter 17. Color N/S 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 xN one photograph 25 Manner of disappearance N/S 26 Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED At 2045 hours, 6 July 47, Staff Sergeant Livingston's attention was called by a neighbor (a Mr. Herman M. Sockwell) to witness some "flying discs" The objects appeared in the west of Birmingham and were traveling southeast. They appeared to be 2000 above the horizon at a 45° angle at an unestimated distance away. They were approximately 2 ft in diameter, and round. They produced a dim glow of light and were traveling at an estimated speed of 500 to 600 MPH. The object (or objects) appeared to be traveling in a definite arc rather than straight, and as soon as one was out of sight, another would appear behind it but not always in the same path. One seemed to come straight up. The view of its source was obstructed by a nearby house but upon reaching the altitude of approximately 2000 ft it started off in the same direction as the others. Sergeant Livingston says that he did not at any time see more than one object at a time, and tho it could have been one object it was his personal opinion that there were seven to ten objects. The discs were silent and appeared composed of a single light. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Date 20 July 1947 Time 0015Z Location About one hour from Sidney, Newfoundland. Name of observer Messrs Maitland, Larkin, Douglas and Hamilton Occupation of observer All employees of Hamilton, Metcalfe and Kansas City Bridge Company which concern is doing construction work at Harmon Fld Address of observer With above-named concern Place of observation on board the "Burgeo" enroute from Sydney Nova Scotia to Port aux Basques, Newfoundland. Number of objects N/S - saw flashes - 4 or 5 approximately 1 second apart and equidistant. Distance of object from observer N/S Time in sight N/S Altitude N/S 30° off horizon at an estimated 1/4 mile range Speed high velocity - faster than tracer bullet Direction of flight NNE (30° East of true North) Tactics horizontal flight Sound N/S Size N/S Color N/S - object not seen - flashes were silvery to red in color Shape N/S Odor detected N/S Apparent construction N/S Exhaust trails N/S - possibly what was observed was itself the rocket charge Weather conditions Clear and dark Effect on clouds N/S Sketches or photographs none Manner of disappearance N/S Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED Observers did not see the object but only four or five flashes approximately one second apart and equidistant. The flashes appeared silvery to reddish in color and were likened to the glow of a firefly excepting they were larger and at equal intervals. The witnesses did not believe the flashes were occasioned by either a shooting star or a plane, because of the evenly-spaced discharges or flashes, the color and the speed. 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 courses ("it changed course abruptly several times") and was headed generally to the SSW. RESTRICTED
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CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 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 - [ILLEGIBLE] 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 saucer - 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 Manner of disappearance flew rapidly out of sight Remarks: (over)
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CONFIDENTIAL Capt Jack Peck and his Copilot Vince Daly stated that on 4 Aug at sunset they sighted and followed a "flying saucer" northwest of Bethel, Alaska. The object which appeared as large or larger in mass than a C-54 and black in color appeared silhouetted against a brilliant evening sky. In order to avoid a possible collision (being unable at first to determine in what direction the object was moving) they pulled up to about 1200 ft in order to avoid possible collision. The object crossed their path at right angles to them. Seeing that it was moving away from them at a very rapid rate and flying at an altitude of from 500 to 1,000 ft they swung in behind it and followed it at an air speed of 170 MPH but the thing was out of sight in four minutes. They state the object was smooth-surfaced and streamlined and resembled that of a C-54 without motors (from the rear) and was without wings or any visible means of propulsion whatever. Wind was negligible and it was on a NW course. Official in Charge of the Airlines for which Peck was working states that the pilot is not the "imaginative type".
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Date 12 Sept 47 Time 45 minutes after sunset Location Midway Island to Oahu - beyond Necker Island Name of observer Capt Stanley S. Griffin & 2d Officer Edward B. Polhemus Occupation of observer Pilot and 2d officer, PAA Address of observer N/S Place of observation Beyond Necker Island (23° 34' N 164° 42' W) Number of objects 1 Distance of object from observer 1 mile Time in sight Six seconds Altitude 9,500 to 10,000 ft Speed 1160 MPH (1000 knots) Direction of flight 350° then 109° Tactics Abruptly changed course but observed horizontal flight holding altitude Sound N/S Size N/S Color N/S (See below - exhaust) Shape N/S Odor detected N/S Apparent construction N/S Exhaust trails N/S - light the color of an incandescent light without appreciable blue & no reddish tinge Weather conditions dark - [ILLEGIBLE] minutes after sunset Effect on clouds No effect on clouds Sketches or photographs None Manner of disappearance Appeared to burn out [ILLEGIBLE] miles ahead of PA plane Remarks: (over)
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CONFIDENTIAL Plane had just passed Necker Island at 0535 GCT. At 0558 GCT an intense white light was observed 60° off starboard bow of plane. It appeared similar to the light of an approaching plane except that it was extremely intense. The color was that of an incandescent light without appreciable blue and no reddish tinge. It appeared on a course about 350° true some 5 miles away. The light grew in intensity (but without any change in color) to a point estimated to be one mile off starboard bow of the plane. When the PA plane switched over to manual control the object suddenly veered to an approximate course of 109° and then the bright light appeared to split into two parts and assumed a reddish hue. These two reddish lights did not have the intensity of the white light and appeared about a wing-length apart. As it changed its course the extraordinary speed was noted. It far outraced the Pan American plane and the twin lights appeared to burn out 30 miles ahead. The entire phenomenon was observed for some six seconds. Object was estimated to be traveling 1,000 knots per hour. NOTE: Both observers thought it could have been a meteor except for the manner in which it held altitude. At no time did it appear to get above or below 9,500 ft. When it disappeared it still seemed at about 9,500 ft at no time did it give off sufficient illumination to reflect on the cloud formation at 8,000 ft. Both observers were questioned as to possibility of optical illusion and the probability that the object dropped at an oblique angle but both firmly declared the object apparently changed course and that it appeared to hold altitude throughout the entire time observed. PAA plane was eastbound from Midway on magnetic course 98, which is approximately 110° true, and flying at 9,000 feet at about 205 knots. It was flying on automatic pilot with Griffin in the right-hand seat in the control cabin and Polhemus in the left-hand seat. It was dark and there were cumulus clouds of about .4 density. The sun had set [ILLEGIBLE] minutes previously. CONFIDENTIAL
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 60a 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) RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED Witness stated that if the object were a shooting star it was larger than any he had ever seen and much brighter than anything he had ever observed in the sky. It appeared round with a yellowish tail, which was not as bright as the circle. The circle itself appeared to be sort of red and yellow and about the size of a large dinner plate. It went so fast that it was hardly in sight before it disappeared. It was traveling much closer than a shooting star. Witness sure it did not in any way resemble a shooting star nor a plane. See Legge account (Incident 60) and Albert Samms' account (Incident 60b) RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 60b 1. Date 10 July 47 2. Time 1000 3. Location Cordroy, Newfoundland - 47° 52' N 59° 21' W 4. Name of observer Albert Samms 5. Occupation of observer N/S - child of 12 6. Address of observer Cordroy, Newfoundland 7. Place of observation [ILLEGIBLE] Cordroy, Newfoundland 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight "only a minute" 11. Altitude N/S - flying at height of plane which is flying high 12. Speed terrific 13. Direction of flight N/S 14. Tactics N/S - "shot down very fast" - See Mrs Samms' account as told by her son Albert 15. Sound N/S 16. Size N/S 17. Color bright reddish yellow 18. Shape N/S 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails N/S 22. Weather conditions N/S - witnesses affirm it was "clear" and at dusk 23. Effect on clouds N/S 24 Sketches or photographs None 25 Manner of disappearance N/S 26 Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED Albert Samms is a twelve-year old boy. He was alone when he saw the object. He thought it was flying at the height of a plane at high altitude but that it looked strange for an airplane because it was lit up so brightly-it was not carrying lights ("planes do have a light or two") It was of a bright reddish yellow color. Witness saw it only momentarily because of the tremendous speed. "I saw it only for a minute because it was traveling at a terrific speed." His mother, Mrs. Samms, is the Post Mistress of the town and after hearing her son's description felt that it answered the description of the "flying disc". She added that Albert didn't believe the thing was a plane since "it wouldn't shoot down like that did" and "besides it was too 'lit up'". See Legge account (Incident 60) and Evans' account (Incident 60a) RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 61 1. Date 8 Sept 47 2. Time 2230 P. M. 3. Location Logan, Utah 4. Name of observer Mr and Mrs. Richard Anderson 5. Occupation of observer N/S 6. Address of observer Logan, Utah 7. Place of observation Logan, Utah 40° 45' N 111° 54' W 8. Number of objects Approx a dozen 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N one to 2 minutes 11. Altitude 2,000 to 3,000 ft 12. Speed "faster than birds" 13. Direction of flight north 14. Tactics circle city in approx one to two minutes observing group formation. 15. Sound N/S 16. Size about the size of pigeons 17. Color white and illuminated 18. Shape N/S 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails N/S 22 Weather conditions [ILLEGIBLE] cloudy ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE OCNES OCNES OCNES OCNES OCNES OCNES OCNESCOCNESCOCNESCOCNESCOCNESCOCNESCOCNESCOCNECOCNECOCNECOCNECOCNECOCNECOCNECOCNCNCNCNCNCNCNCNCNCNCNCNCNC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NSNSNSNSNSNSNSNSNSNSNSNSNS(NS(NS(NS(NS(NS(NS(NS(NS(NS(NS(NS(N(S(N(S(N(S(N(S(N(S(N(S(N(S(N(S(N(S(N(S( (over) RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED 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 were not 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. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 61a 1. Date 8 Sept 47 2. Time Approx 10:30 P.M. 3. Location Logan, Utah 4. Name of observer Mr & Mrs. Norman Hall 5. Occupation of observer N/S 6. Address of observer N/S Logan, Utah 7. Place of observation Logan, Utah 40° 45' N 111° 54' W 8. Number of objects N/S 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude N/S 12. Speed Much faster than birds [ILLEGIBLE] 13. Direction of flight clockwise above city [ILLEGIBLE] 14. Tactics changed formation [ILLEGIBLE] 15. Sound N/S [ILLEGIBLE] 16. Size approx that of staff [ILLEGIBLE] 17. Color N/S [ILLEGIBLE] 18. Shape N/S [ILLEGIBLE] 19. Odor detected N/S [ILLEGIBLE] 20. Apparent construction N/S [ILLEGIBLE] 21. Exhaust trails N/S [ILLEGIBLE] 22. Weather conditions Cloudy [HW:] 23 Effect on clouds N/S None (over) 24 Sketches or photographs None (over) 25 Manner of disappearance None (over) 26 Remarks Saw a group of flying objects similar in appearance to a group of moving stars which traveled clockwise above the city
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RESTRICTED At first the objects were thought to be the lights of a plane. However they seemed to change in formation. Thought that objects traveled much faster than birds. RESTRICTED
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 12:05 P.M. 2. Time 29 July 47 3. Location 1/4 mile NW of Canyon Ferry while proceeding NW along road leading from Canyon Ferry to York - some 25 miles NE of Helena 4. Name of observers R. J. Madden et al 5. Occupation of observer Division Plant Engr, The Pac. Tel & Tel Co. 6. Address of observer The Pac. Tel & Tel Co. 7. Place of observation 25 NE of Helena, Montana 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer 2 to 3 miles 10. Time in sight 5 seconds + 11. Altitude 3,000 ft 12. Speed tremendous 13. Direction of flight NE 14. Tactics Hovering - rising and descending thru vertical distance of some 50-100 ft - then swooping to the NE at tremendous speed 15. Sound N/S 16. Size [REDACTED] in dia X [REDACTED] or [REDACTED] inches in thickness - as seen from observers viewpoint. Color like polished nickel Shape circular Odor detected N/S Apparent construction like polished nickel Exhaust trails N/S Weather conditions blue sky with scattered small clouds. Bright sunshine causing disc to gleam and shimmer. Effect on clouds N/S Sketches or photographs None Manner of disappearance "melted into thin air" Remarks: (over)
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CONFIDENTIAL Observers saw bright disc hovering and fluttering in the air. It descended and rose thru a vertical distance of 50 to 100 ft for some 5 seconds and while at the top of an ascent it suddenly swooped to the NE at tremendous speed, traveled some 200 ft and disappeared into the clear air - appeared to "melt into thin air" as a result of the tremendous speed. Appeared to be approximately 3 ft in dia X 3 or 4 inches in thickness from observers' viewpoint - and estimated as considerably greater/as they were some 2 or 3 miles from the object. Witnesses: Steve Herrmann and Karl Herrmann. STOP
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Data [ILLEGIBLE] 19 Aug 47 2. Time 9:30 P.M. 3. Location Twin Falls, Idaho 4. Name of observer Mr. H. H. Hedstrom, his wife, and a neighbor (Mrs Smultz) Detective Richard A. Frazier of the Twin Falls Police Dept. and members of the Twin Falls Police Dept. 5. Occupation of observer Executive member of the Twin Falls, Housing Authority director 6. Address of observer 322 3rd Ave., North, Twin Falls, Idaho 7. Place of observation As above 8. Number of objects undetermined - see below 9. Distance of object from observer Could not be estimated 10. Time in sight few minutes at a time 11. Altitude could not be determined 12. Speed terrific 13. Direction of flight NE and came back toward the SW 14. Tactics observed triangular formation 15. Sound N/S 16. Size Could not be estimated 17. Color seen only as a glow going thru the air similar to that of regular electric lights - 18. Shape Could not be estimated 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21 Exhaust trails None could be observed - 22 Weather conditions overcast sky at night 23 Effect on clouds N/S 24 Sketches or photographs None 25 Manner of disappearance N/S 26 Remarks: (over) RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED Mrs Hedstrom saw the first object traveling at a terrific rate of speed in a northeasterly direction. It was out of sight before Mr. Hedstrom & their neighbor Mrs. Shultz could see anything. While discussing this sighting all 3 saw 10 similar objects proceed rapidly in the same direction in the form of a triangle. As they were disappearing 3 of the objects on the left flank peeled off and proceeded in a more northerly direction. The remaining objects appeared to close ranks and proceeded on a NE course. Five minutes later they saw another group of 3 objects proceeding in the same direction in triangular formation. Three to 5 minutes another triangular formation of five or mix objects were observed going in the same direction. Then a few minutes later the three witnesses saw large group of objects (some 35 to 50 of them) flying in a triangular formation in the same direction. Approximately 20 or 25 minutes after this group of objects were observed similar objects were noted coming back over the city in a Southwesterly direction. Generally they were in groups of 3, 5 and 7 and followed each other at approximately 5-minute intervals. Mrs. Hedstrom then called Detective Richard A. Frazier of the Twin Falls Police Dept., a next door neighbor who was accompanied by M. E. Rountree and Richard Scott also members of the Twin Falls Police Dept.. They observed a group of about 12 objects flying an formation over the city in a southwesterly direction. Detective Frazier and Mr. Hedstrom stated that the objects were not meteors or comets as they flew on a level line and did not appear to drop [ILLEGIBLE] thought they could not have been birds [ILLEGIBLE] light as the objects appeared lighted from the inside Said the lights were not a reflection of the city lights No other persons reported seeing the phenomena but Mr, Hedstrom and Mr, Frazier stated that it was purely accidental that they had seen the object No one noticed any flames or anything except [ILLEGIBLE] glow of lights. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 66 1. Date 10 Aug 47 2. Time 9 o'clock - well after dark 3. Location Near Silver Springs, Ohio 4. Name of observer Lt Colonel,F. L. Walker Jr., GSC 5. Occupation of observer Scientific Branch, Research Group 6. Address of observer R&DD, WDGS 7. Place of observation Near Silver Springs, Ohio 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight 3-4 seconds 11. Altitude low flying 12. Speed N/S [HW: ?] 13. Direction of flight north to south 14. Tactics [REDACTED] absolutely horizontal [STAMP: ] 15. Sound N/S [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE [ILLEGIBLE] N/S N/S N/S N/S N/S N/S None simply vanished in mid-air. 26. Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED About 9 o'clock, well after dark, Lt Col F. L. Walker, Jr. GSC, of the Scientific Branch, Research Group, saw a low flying object appear over the top of a barn to his left traveling in an absolutely straight line in an arc of about 70° moving from north to south. The object appeared as a bright orange glow of flame and left behind it a long, straight, narrow white streak of flame similar to the streak left by a tracer bullet and itself, covering an arc of approximately 20° or 30°. There appeared to be a fine mist of smoke trailing behind this streak which vanished very quickly. The object took about 3 - 4 seconds to cover the arc of 70° and then simply vanished in mid air. The path traveled was absolutely horizontal. Witness states he never observed a comet which acted in this manner and was of the opinion that he had sighted a "flying saucer". RESTRICTED
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 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, Aukum, Eldorado County, Calif. 7. Place of observation Between 4 and 5 miles southwest from Placerville on Cedar Ravine Road. 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer Estimated distance seemed about 750 ft 10. Time in sight short period 11. Altitude 500 to 1,000 ft 12. Speed high rate of speed 13. Direction of flight north to south 14. Tactics in a very shallow dive 15. Sound N/S 16. Size Seemed to be about 5 feet long by some 12 to 14 inches in depth 17. Color polished chromium 18. Shape Seemed rectangular except for a short period when it appeared to have a slightly curved top surface. More rocket-shaped than disc-shaped. Seemed tilted in semi-circle. Odor detected N/S 20 Apparent construction metallic 21 Exhaust trails N/S - a white smoke trail was first observed - later object was enveloped in puff of dark gray smoke 22 Weather conditions fair with sunshine 23 Effect on clouds N/S 24 Sketches or photographs None 25 Manner of disappearance disappeared in puff of dark grey smoke 26 Remarks: (over) CONFIDENTIAL
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CONFIDENTIAL RESTRICTED Observer first noticed a white smoke trail and while searching for its source he saw an object 4 to 6 ft in length x 10 to 14 inches wide and of a metal color which gave off a very bright reflection like highly polished chromium. It was first observed at 1030 position to the automobile. Upon reaching a 1200 position it was engulfed in a puff of dark gray smoke about 10 ft in diameter. There was no change in the color of the smoke. The object was traveling at terrific speed and seemed to be in a very shallow dive. When the puff of smoke appeared the object disappeared completely; no particles were observed falling from it. The point of disappearance seemed to be about 300 yards in front of Switzer. There was no possibility of being hidden by vegetation or terrain. It appeared rectangular for the most part but once it appeared to have a very slightly curved top surface. It seemed more rocket-like than disc-like, and seemed tilted in a semi-circle. NOTE: Agent notes that the point of observation would afford a sweeping view thru 40° of the canyon 'and the south side of Webber Creek.' (Switzer was not definite as to what part of the field of view he had seen the object and [HW:] indicated that it could have been as far as the horizon.) Any object or particles thereof would be in a six square mile area of wooded mountainous terrain full of canyons and ravines. Agent thought that witness could have seen a conventional type aircraft which due to the distance from which it was observed presented no distinguishing features for the short period it was under observation. However, agent could not account for the smoke trail. STOP
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 24 June 47 2. Time afternoon 3. Location Cascade Mts. (Portland, Oregon 4. Name of observer Fred M. Johnson 5. Occupation of observer Prospector 6. Address of observer Globe Hotel, 106 N. W. 1st Ave, Portland, 7. Place of observation Cascade Mts 8. Number of objects 5 or 6 9. Distance of object from observer overhead at 1,000 ft 10. Time in sight 45 - 60 seconds 11. Altitude 6,000 ft from sea level 12. Speed N/S 13. Direction of flight SE 14. Tactics banking 15. Sound none 16. Size about 30' dia 17. Color N/S 18. Shape round with tail 19. Odor detected N/S 20 Apparent construction N/S 21 Exhaust trails N/S 22 Weather conditions Clear 23 Effect on clouds N/S 24 Sketches or photographs None 25 Manner of disappearance N/S 26 Remarks: (over)
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CONFIDENTIAL While prospecting in the Cascade Mts some 5,000 ft above sea level he noticed a reflection. Upon looking up he saw a disc proceeding in a southeasterly direction. Upon sighting it he placed his telescope to his eye and observed it for some 45 to 60 seconds. At the time the disc was sighted it was banking in the sun. He observed 5 or 6 but concentrated on one. Said they did not fly in any particular formation and he estimated them to be about 1,000 ft from where he was standing. He estimated that they were around 30 feet in diameter and that they had a tail. They made no noise. He noticed that the combination compass and watch in his possession reacted in a very peculiar manner, the hand waving from one side to the other but that this condition corrected itself immediately after the discs had passed out of sight. NOTE: Informant appeared to be very reliable and advised that he had been a prospector in the States of Montana, Washington and Oregon for the past 40 yrs. CONFIDENTIAL
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 69 1. Date 6 Aug 47 2. Time 2230-2245 3. Location Philadelphia, Pa. 4. Name of observer Eleanor Maddle 5. Occupation of observer employed by Geo A. Greenwald Mfg Co. 6. Address of observer 2114 Hobart St., Philadelphia, Pa. 7. Place of observation At observer's home 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer [ILLEGIBLE] N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude N/S 12. Speed Very fast 13. Direction of flight South 14. Tactics N/S - apparently straight flight 15. Sound slight buzzing after passage of object 16. Size large 17. Color white . 18. Shape N/S 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails Thin streak of grayish smoke . 22 Weather conditions N/S . 23 Effect on clouds N/S . 24 Sketches or photographs none . 25 Manner of disappearance N/S . (over) Remarks: (over) RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED Between 10:30 and 10:45 P. M. 6 Aug 47, Miss Maddie was seated on the steps of her home with Cecelia Fine. She was facing north and observed a large white object traveling at a very fast rate of speed to the south. There was a buzzing sound, not too loud but plainly audible just after the object passed thru the air. The object appeared white in color and left a thin streak of smoke which was grayish in color. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 69a 1. Date 6 Aug 47 2. Time 2230-2245 3. Location Philadelphia, Pa. 4. Name of observer Miss Cecelia Fine 5. Occupation of observer Employed by Pressman & Gutman Co., Inc. 6. Address of observer 5617 Arlington St., Phila, Pa. 7. Place of observation 2114 Hobart St., Phila, Pa. 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 N/S 14. Tactics N/S 15. Sound slight buzzing sound 16. Size N/S 17. Color N/S 18. Shape N/S 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails N/S 22. Weather conditions N/S 23 Effect on clouds None ONCE for that region. Sketches or photographs None ONCE for that region. Manner of disappearance None ONCE for that region. Remarks: Miss Fine was sitting on the steps of Miss Naddele's home the evening of 6 Aug 47 around 10:45 P.M., engaged in conversation when (over)
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RESTRICTED she observed that Miss Naddle appeared frightened. As she was facing south she did not see the object after she noticed her companion's change of expression but she did hear a slight buzzing sound. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 70 1. Date 6 Aug 47 2. Time Around 2245 3. Location Philadelphia, Pa 4. Name of observer John Snyder 5. Occupation of observer Insurance agent (former B-24 pilot) 6. Address of observer 1440 Vankir St., Philadelphia, Pa. 7. Place of observation above address 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude 1,000 - 3000 ft 12. Speed between 400-500 MPH 13. Direction of flight from NE to SW 14. Tactics N/S 15. Sound hissing 16. Size N/S 17. Color N/S 18. Shape N/S 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails Smoke or condensation - also emitted bluish white flame [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 22 Weather conditions Clear [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 23 Effect on clouds N/S [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 24 Sketches or photographs None [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 25 Manner of disappearance N/S [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 26 Remarks: (Over) RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED John Snyder, a former pilot of B-24 in the Army Air Corps advised that he was sitting on the steps of his home around 10:45 P. M. the night of Aug 6, 1947 and that his neighbors, the Kelly family, were also sitting on their steps. All parties were facing east. Snyder noticed an object which emitted a bluish-white flame pass quickly thru the air. It was traveling NE to SW. Using his experience in the Army Air Corps he estimated the speed as between 400 to 500 MPH. The object did not lose elevation and left either a smoke or condensation trail in its former path. The vapor lasted for about 2 seconds. A hissing sound accompanied the passing. The sound was moderate and not nearly as loud as that occasioned by a rocket ship. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 6 Aug 47 2. Time Around 2245 3. Location Philadelphia, Pa. 4. Name of observer John J. Kelley 5. Occupation of observer retired police officer 6. Address of observer 1442 Vankirk St 7. Place of observation above 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight gone in a split second 11. Altitude N/S 12. Speed Very rapid 13. Direction of flight South 14. Tactics N/S 15. Sound No noise 16. Size large 17. Color N/S 18. Shape "like giant firecracker" 19. Odor detected None 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails "fiery trail for about 100 ft" 22. Weather conditions clear 23 Effect on clouds N/S Sketches or photographs None Manner of disappearance N/S Remarks: (over) RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED Around 10:45 on the night of 6 Aug 47, Kelly and his wife were sitting on the steps of their home when Kelly noticed an object resembling (to him) a giant firecracker which passed quickly thru the air. He heard no noise and the object completely passed from view in a southerly direction within a split second. It left a fiery trail for about 100 feet. The object did not lose altitude so he was sure it was not falling star. NOTE: It is to be noted that the Snyders and the Kellys live in NE Phila, near Oxford Circle (about 10 miles removed from the residence of Miss Naddle - Inc 69) It is further noted that the observations of Miss Naddle, the Kellys and the Snyders roughly correspond. All seemed reliable and were not the types to seek publicity or to spread rumors. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 71 1. Date 5 or 9 Oct 1947 2. Time N/S 3. Location Las Vegas, Nevada 4. Name of observer Thomas L. Moore 5. Occupation of observer N/S - Capt, USAFR - Ex pilot 6. Address of observer N/S 7. Place of observation Outskirts of Las Vegas 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer 4 to 5 miles 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude N/S 12. Speed 700 to 800 MPH 13. Direction of flight East & circled to west 14. Tactics Flew straight, turned, flew straight again 15. Sound N/S 16. Size N/S 17. Color N/S 18. Shape N/S 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails Trail/ almost white and of cumulus cloud density 22. Weather conditions which lasted some 15-20 minutes almost cloudless 23. Effect on clouds N/S 24. Sketches or photographs sketch of course of object 25. Manner of disappearance N/S 26. Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED On Oct 8th or 9th, 1947 while witness was driving on the NW outskirts of Las Vegas, Nevada, he observed what appeared to be a sky-writing pilot's trail. He stopped his car to observe it and noticed two things which troubled him. (1) Where the missile should have been at the head of the steadily appearing trail there was nothing visible or was too small to see (estimated to be a distance of about 5 miles or less) and (2) the speed appeared startling. Thought it was between 400 and 1,000 MPH but thought more precisely to be from 700 to 800 MPH - too fast for conventional aircraft. The trail he thought could have been smoke, vapor from intense speed or any unknown substance. The color was almost white - much like a cumulo-nimbus cloud and of approximately the same density and it was 15-50 minutes before the trail disintegrated. The object took a radius of from 5 to 15 miles to complete a turn (he estimated closer to 10) in an attempt to judge its exact course over topographic features of the surrounding countryside. He stated that since the climate in this vicinity is extremely dry and it was almost a cloudless day that the speed would have to be exceedingly great to create such a trail. [HW: Side View] [HW: View from Above] [HW: X Mt Charleston] [HW: X Mt Charleston] [HW: My Position] RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 72 1. Date 17 Sept 1947 2. Time N/S 3. Location Alaska (Ft Richardson (?) 4. Name of observer N/S 5. Occupation of observer Army Officer 6. Address of observer N/S 7. Place of observation Near Ft Richardson, Alaska 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude Below 10,000 ft 12. Speed tremendous 13. Direction of flight N/S 14. Tactics N/S 15. Sound N/S 16. Size 2-3 ft diameter 17. Color metallic silver 18. Shape spherical 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction None 21. Exhaust trails None 22 Weather conditions Scattered clouds 23 Effect on clouds N/S 24 Sketches or photographs None 25 Manner of disappearance N/S 26 Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED Two army officers reported to Office, Director of Intelligence, Eq. Alaskan Dept., Ft Richardson, Alaska, saying that they had witnessed an object passing thru the air at tremendous speed. Object appeared to be a sphere and did not give the impression of being saucer-like or comparable to a disk. Altho., the first officer stated that it would be impossible to give minute details, the object appeared to be 2 to 3 feet in diameter and did not leave any vapor trail in the sky. He stated the object appeared metallic and silver in color (like that of airplanes) As there was scattered cloud formations at 10,000 ft and the object was noted to be traveling below the cloud formation they were able to determine the approximate altitude. To the second officer the object appeared approximately 10 ft in diameter and compared it to half the size of a full moon on an ordinary night. He estimated the altitude to be only 3,000 or 4,000 ft. The object appeared broadside to the second officer and gave no 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. RESTRICTED
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 4 Aug 47 2. Time 1600 3. Location Boston, Mass 4. Name of observer Alpheas D. Powell, Capt of PA Airways, Inc. Walter I. White, Navigator 5. Occupation of observer Crew of Pan Amer Constitution 6. Address of observer 26 Redwood Road, New Hyde Park, Long Island 7. Place of observation Approximately midway between Everett, Mass and Bedford Radio Beacon. 8. Number of objects 2 9. Distance of object from observer 1 mile away 10. Time in sight 30 seconds 11. Altitude 7,800 ft 12. Speed 175 MPH 13. Direction of flight easterly - approx 110° magnetic 14. Tactics N/S 15. Sound N/S 16. Size 15 ft long, [ILLEGIBLE] feet in depth 17. Color deep gold 18. Shape elliptical 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails None 22 Weather conditions [STAMP: ] scattered cumulus with tops Visibility: [STAMP: ] mi. 23 Effect on clouds N/S Sketches or photographs None Manner of disappearance Lost in clouds Remarks: (over)
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CONFIDENTIAL At 1600 P. M., 4 Aug 47, midway between Everett, Mass., and the Bedford Radio Beacon, pilot and navigator sighted an unidentified aerial object. The following conditions existed: Visibility: good Cloud coverage: 6-8/10ths; tops: 10,000 ft Wind at 8,000 ft: 270/25 MPH Aircraft: 8,000 ft Airspeed 265 MPH Course: [ILLEGIBLE] magnetic. Mr White, Navigator, called Mr Powell's attention to a bright orange object slightly below the level of their aircraft. Mr Powell was unable to see the object from his position (left side of cockpit) as he had no visibility to the right and down from his position. But, upon glancing out his side window he noticed at a [ILLEGIBLE] angle to the left an unidentified flying object. It was one mile away at approximately 7,800 ft. Mr Powell then banked to obtain a better view. He described it as being the length of a P-4 fuselage, blunt at both ends, cylindrical in shape and having a bright orange hue. The object had a definite shape and there was no suggestion of gaseous dissipation (as there would be if the orange color were the result of exhaust from a rocket or jet aircraft). It was traveling at approx 150 MPH on a course [ILLEGIBLE] magnetic. It was under observation for approximately 30 seconds. Mr Powell lost sight of the object when a cloud came between their aircraft and the object. AGENTS NOTES: Mr A O Powell is a graduate of the Aviation Cadet Flying Trng Program and has over [ILLEGIBLE] command pilot hours to his credit. He appears calm and intelligent and not given to flights of fancy. He has a fear of publicity. He stated that he has seen numerous pilot balloons radiosonic devices and tow targets but that the object was definitely not one of them EVALUATION: of source: "C" of information: "3" CONFIDENTIAL
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 75 1. Date 13 Aug 47 2. Time 1300 3. Location Smoke River Canyon (near Twin Falls) Idaho 4. Name of observer A. C. Urie and two sons, Kenneth & Billy 5. Occupation of observer farmer 6. Address of observer Operator of "Auger Falls Trout Farm" 6 miles west of Blue Lakes Ranch, Snake River Canyon 7. Place of observation As above - going down the Snake River 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer 300 ft 10. Time in sight momentary 11. Altitude 75 ft from the canyon floor - 300 ft away from observer level view afforded 12. Speed 1000 MPH 13. Direction of flight East to West 14. Tactics Road up and down over hills & hollows of canyon 15. Sound swishing sound 16. Size 20 feet by 10 ft in thickness 17. Color sky blue 18. Shape oblong broad rimmed hat with low crown Inverted pie-plate 19. Odor detected None 20 Apparent construction N/S 21 Exhaust trails Exhaust [ILLEGIBLE] flame - a red tubular fiery glow at the side of the top or hood. 22 Weather conditions N/S 23 Effect on clouds N/S 24 Sketches or photographs one 25 Manner of disappearance disappeared behind hill 26 Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED Urie had sent his sons to the river for some tops from his boat. As they were overdue he want to look for them, when he noticed some 300 feet away some 75 feet in the air a sky-blue object silhouetted against the steep walls of the canyon on the far side. (The canyon is about 400 ft deep and 1200 ft across at that place.) The object was traveling 75 feet in the air (300 ft below the rim of the canyon) and so was plainly visible. Urie states that the sky-blue color would probably not be noticed against the sky. He states that "it did not spin like a top". However, he did say that the trees over which it passed almost directly did not just bend with the wind as if a plane had gone by but that they "spun around on top as if they were in a vacuum." Keith Urie, a son, eight years of age said he saw the machine coming down the canyon heading from east to west and following the contours of the ground. Billy, age ten, another son, saw it almost immediately. Both watched it fly out of sight behind a tree in a matter of moments. AGENT'S NOTES: Urie seemed completely sincere about the incident and appeared to be a sober, middle-aged man The boys stated that they had never before seen one of the discs. [HW:] /2011/ [HW:]
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 76 1. Date 13 Aug 47 2. Time N/S 3. Location Salmon Dam 4. Name of observer County Commissioner Hawkins J. H. Brown 5. Occupation of observer County Commissioner N/S 6. Address of observer N/S 7. Place of observation Salmon Dam 8. Number of objects 2 9. Distance of object from observer [ILLEGIBLE] several miles away 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude 4,000 to 6,000 ft 12. Speed great speed 13. Direction of flight N/S 14. Tactics N/S 15. Sound echo of a motor - County Commissioner Hawkins roar - J.H.Brown [HW:] 16. Size N/S [HW:] 17. Color N/S - reflected light [HW:] 18. Shape circular [HW:] 19. Odor detected N/S [HW:] 20. Apparent construction N/S [HW:] 21 Exhaust trails N/S [HW:] 22 Weather conditions N/S [HW:] 23 Effect on clouds N/S [HW:] 24 Sketches or photographs None (over) 25 Manner of disappearance N/S (over) 26 Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED Agent could not locate Commissioner L. W. Hawkins but J. H. Brown, who accompanied Hawkins at the time stated that he and Hawkins could hear a roar. They looked up and saw 2 objects flying at great height which might have been between 4,000 and 5,000 ft. He could give no estimate as to size and said they could have been several miles away. He and Hawkins were satisfied that had seen something and were very doubtful 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's 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 higher altitude than most planes. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 77 1. Date 3 July 1947 2. Time 1830 Z 3. Location South Brooksville, Me. 4. Name of observer Mr. John F. Cole 5. Occupation of observer astronomer 6. Address of observer South Brooksville, Me. 7. Place of observation N/Sx Harborside, Maine - 8. Number of objects 10 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude N/S 12. Speed 600-1200 MPH 13. Direction of flight NW (true) 14. Tactics N/S 15. Sound Loud roar 16. Size 50 to 100 feet wide 17. Color light-colored 18. Shape only concrete evidence of form appeared on left tangent of the group - two dark shaped forms: [STAMP:] Odor dotted red 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 one 25 Manner of disappearance N/S 26 Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED An unusually loud roar attracted the observer and upon looking up he saw a group of very light-colored objects at an altitude of about 50° bunched rather closely with no regular formation. The group could have covered 1-1/2° angular diameter in the sky. There might have been 10 As a group they were proceeding as to cover 30° of arc estimated of course in 10 to 15 seconds. If one of them subtended 1/10° with a possible wing spread of 100 ft it would put it at a distance of over 10 miles, and quite invisible for a light object. With 30° arc of travel at a 10 mi distance would be roughly 5 miles in 15 seconds or 20 mi per minute or 1200 mi per hour. Rather fast for a bomber. A 50 ft object at 5 miles dist. wo ld be about 600 mi. per hr - also fast going. The only concrete evidence of form appeared on the left tangent of the group - two dark shaped forms: [ILLEGIBLE] These could have been tail wings. But since they were in no regular formation, and seemed to be moving irregularly like a swarm of bees why shouldn't all of them have had wings? The loud roar suggests they may have been much closer and rather small. The sky background was hazy blue with the sun behind. One plane towing a lot of balloons, the witness thought, would have been easily recognized. RESTRICTED
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 30 June 1947 2. Time 0910 MST 3. Location Near Williams Field over Grand Canyon, Arizona 4. Name of observer Lt William G. McGinty, USN 5. Occupation of observer P-80 student, Williams Fld., Chandler, Ariz. 6. Address of observer Williams Fld., Chandler, Ariz. 7. Place of observation plane 8. Number of objects 2 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude decreasing from 25,000 ft 12. Speed "inconceivable" 13. Direction of flight straight down 14. Tactics N/S 15. Sound N/S 16. Size 8 ft in dia. 17. Color [REDACTED] Light gray 18. Shape circular 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails N/S 22 Weather conditions N/S [STAMP:] Incident # 78 [STAMP:] (over) Seemed to have hit ground some 25 miles south of the South Rim of Grand Canyon, Arizona
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CONFIDENTIAL On 30 June 1947 at about 0910 MST, William G. McGinty, P-50 pilot was flying at 25,000 feet over Grand Canyon, Arizona, heading south towards Williams Field, Arizona, when he saw 2 round objects going at inconceivable speeds straight down. One of the unidentifiable objects followed the other seconds apart. Due to their speed he could see only that they were circular and possibly light gray in color. In his opinion the objects were approximately 8 feet in diameter. He estimated that the objects would have probably hit the ground approximately 25 miles south of the South Rim of Grand Canyon, Ariz. AGENT'S NOTES: Lt McGinty gave his permanent address as: N. A. M. T. C., Point Hugu, Port Hueneme, Calif. STOP
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 79 1. Date April 1947 2. Time 1100 E Pibal Observation 3. Location N/S - presumably Richmond, Va. 4. Name of observer Mr. Minozewski 5. Occupation of observer Weather reporters 6. Address of observer N/S 7. Place of observation Richmond, Va. 8. Number of objects 3-4 separate sightings 9. Distance of object from observer high altitude 10. Time in sight 15 seconds 11. Altitude high altitude 12. Speed rapid 13. Direction of flight east to west 14. Tactics N/S 15. Sound N/S 16. Size Larger than pibal balloon when observed thru a theodolite [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 17. Color metallic grey or silver [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 18. Shape N/S [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 19. Odor detected N/S [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 20. Apparent construction N/S [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 21. Exhaust trails N/S [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 22. Weather conditions clear [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 23 Effect on clouds N/S [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 24 Sketches or photographs None [HW: None] 25 Manner of disappearance N/S [HW: None] 26 Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED Mr. Minozewski observed a strange metallic disk on three occasions thru the theodolite while making his pibal observation during a six- months period. Mr Minozewski last observed the disk in April 1947 at 1100 Pibal Observation when the balloon was at 15,000 ft. He followed it for 15 seconds. It was moving on level flight from east to west to the far north of the station. The object was a metallic like chrome - shaped something like an ellipse with a flat level bottom and a dome like-round top. [REDACTED] The disk appeared below the (weather) balloon, was much larger in size (in the instrument) and shown like silver. It was impossible to estimate the height or speed of the disk except that it appeared to be moving rather rapidly. Miss Baron, a co-worker observed the disk when her balloon was at about 27,000 ft. She thought the color to be a dull metallic luster. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 7 July 1947 2. Time 2230-2300 3. Location Arlington, Va. 4. Name of observer James A. Cobb 5. Occupation of observer Lt Col., AC 6. Address of observer N/S 7. Place of observation Arlington, Va. - 2807 N. Glebe Road. 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer [ILLEGIBLE] mile 10. Time in sight 2-3 seconds 11. Altitude less than 500 ft 12. Speed that of jet 13. Direction of flight SOUTH EAST 14. Tactics N/S 15. Sound N/S 16. Size Small plane 17. Color Reflected white light 18. Shape "blob" 19. Odor detected N/S 20 Apparent construction N/S 21 Exhaust trails None 22 Weather conditions Scattered clouds - Visibility: 10-12 mi. 23 Effect on clouds None 24 Sketches or photographs 2 25 Manner of disappearance behind trees Incident # 80 RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED Observed from a bedroom window as a blob of light crossing at very high speed estimated by observer at approx 1350 MPH. "In color, the object had the appearance of a reflected white light, a cool bright white light with no red in it, like the moon on a clear night." RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 81 1. Date 7 July 1947 2. Time 0900 hours 3. Location Hickam Village #2 4. Name of observer Mr. Daniel Saito 5. Occupation of observer Air Communications Sections, Hawama, Hickam Fld. 6. Address of observer N/S - Could be contacted at Hickam Fld 7. Place of observation vicinity of Hickam Village#2 8. Number of objects 1 - a large balloon with a silver disc suspended below it. 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight few minutes 11. Altitude 6,000 ft 12. Speed slow 13. Direction of flight NW toward sea 14. Tactics revolved 15. Sound N/S 16. Size [REDACTED] N/S 17. Color silver 18. Shape spherical - like large balloon with disc attached 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails N/S 22 Weather conditions cloudy 23 Effect on clouds N/S 24 Sketches or photographs None 25 Manner of disappearance lost among the clouds 26 Remarks: (over) RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED Mr Saito's attention was attracted by a flashing object in the sky. He stated that this object had the appearance of a large balloon with a silver disc (not unlike a camera lens) suspended below it. Although he could not distinguish a cable connecting the two objects he assumed that they were attached since they kept the same distance apart and seemed to move in unison. It was at approximately 6,000 ft and slowly ascending moving in a northwesterly direction toward the sea. He observed the object several minutes during which time the silver disc attachment flashed off and on which he attributed to the rays of the sun striking it as it revolved. He discontinued watching after a few minutes and upon trying to locate it again could not do so owing to the cloudiness. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 82 1. Date Between 17 & 21 May 1947 2. Time Just after dusk - (2030 & 2100) 3. Location Oklahoma City, Okla. 4. Name of Observer Byron B. Savage 5. Occupation of Observer Field Engineer for Radio Corp of Amer. Holder of a private pilot's license 6. Address of Observer 416 N. W. 29th St., Oklahoma City, Okla. 7. Place of observation As above 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE 10. Time in sight 15 - 20 seconds 11. Altitude 10,000 - 18,000 ft 12. Speed 3 times that of jet 13. Direction of flight 160° south to 350° N 14. Tactics straight flight 15. Sound loud swishing sound after passage 16. Size bulk of six B-29's 17. Color frosty white 18. Shape Round but disc-like with no protrusions [HW: Odor detected] N/S [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE [HW: Apparent construction] N/S [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE [HW: Exhaust trails] None [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE [HW: Weather conditions] N/S [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE [HW: Effect on clouds] N/S [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE Sketches or photographs None Manner of disappearance flew out of sight Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED Savage stated that he realized that the object was not a conventional aircraft when it was at a 45° angle from him. It appeared elliptical and as it moved closer it seemed perfectly round and flat. It had no appearance of being spherical and had a ratio of diameter to the thickness of approximately 10 to 1, appearing thicker in the center. He judged the altitude to be between 10,000 to 18,000 ft and the object left no trailing effects. The bulk seemed to be that of 6 B-29's at an altitude of approximately the same height. The speed was 3 times that of a jet-propelled aircraft. There were no protrusions and there was no noise altho he thought he detected a swishing sound "like the rushing of air" after this object had passed him. The sound was not loud and did not last very long. He did not know if it was his imagination or expectation. The color appeared frosty white at all times. The object appeared to diminish in size and speed as it moved away in a direction of 350° to the north. Savage was sure that the object was not a meteor and it was his opinion that it was radically built and power - possibly atomic. RESTRICTED
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 83 1. Date 9 July 1947 2. Time About 12:17 3. Location Between Boise & Meridian 4. Name of observer David M. Johnson 5. Occupation of observer N/S 6. Address of observer Boise, Idaho 7. Place of observation Air 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer over a mile 10. Time in sight 10-30 seconds 11. Altitude N/S 12. Speed great 13. Direction of flight [REDACTED] 14. Tactics slow roll, climbed with jerky rising motion 15. Sound N/S 16. Size 25 cent piece [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] Sketches or photographs sketch of movement
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CONFIDENTIAL Observer flying a National Guard AT-6 was on an easterly heading pointing toward Gowen Fld and had flown that course for a minute when there appeared in the left hand portion of his field of vision a round black object. Due to its erratic movement he first thought it a weather balloon. Calling the weather station he ascertained that no release had been made for several hours. He then exposed 10 second's duration of 8 mm motion picture film. Centering his gaze once more on the object he observed it to roll so that its edge was presented. At this time it flashed once in the sunlight. It then appeared as a thin black line. Then it performed a maneuver which looked as if it had begun a slow roll - (barrel roll) which instead of being completed was broken off at about the 180° point. The object rolled out of the top of the maneuver at this point and observer lost sight of it. Performance viewed against background of clouds. Object appeared relatively as the size of a twenty-five cent piece. Observer could not estimate the speed. He thought tho that it was very great [HW:] The above 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 (4) 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). CONFIDENTIAL
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 84 1. Date 7 July 1947 2. Time between 1300 and 1400 hours EST 3. Location 1 mile east of Lakeland, Fla 4. Name of observer Mr. Hiram William Griffin 5. Occupation of observer "sign painter" previously cab-driver amateur artist. Also former 2d-class seaman in U.S. Navy 6. Address of observer 602 N. Tennessee Ave., Lakeland, Fla 7. Place of observation 1 mile east of Lakeland, Fla - ground 8. Number of objects 5 9. Distance of object from observer [ILLEGIBLE] one mile 10. Time in sight 15 - 30 seconds 11. Altitude between 5,000 to 7,500 ft 12. Speed very fast 13. Direction of flight N/S - upward. 14. Tactics climbed 2500 feet in just a few seconds 15. Sound swishing noise that seemed to sing with a more or less shrill whine. 16. Size N/S 17. Color "glittery" 18. Shape N/S - seemed "turtle-backed" from maximum photograph submitted. [STAMP:] Odor detected N/S 20 Apparent construction plastic appearance 21 Exhaust trails N/S 22 Weather conditions Clear with scattered clouds 23 Effect on clouds N/S 24 Sketches or photographs photograph [STAMP:] Manner of disappearance climbed out of sight Remarks: (over)
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CONFIDENTIAL While walking on U. S. Highway #92 7 July 47, at approximately 1 mile east of Lakeland, Fla., between 1300 and 1400 hours observer's attention was attracted skyward by a swishing noise which seemed to sing with a shrill whine. He saw 5 shiny objects going upward from 5,000 ft to approximately 7,500 feet in just a few seconds (between 15 - 30). They were traveling northeast and in an upward direction as they disappeared in flight. He thought they were a mile from him when first sighted. Griffin observed 2 spots on either side of the missile and an additional spot in the center which he believed to be the tail. The objects did not have wings and the witness thought they were jet jobs. It appeared to him that the leading jet (of plastic appearance) was towing the four other shining objects. NOTES: Griffin made a model of what he saw and forwarded it as an exhibit. (See file) PERTINENT FACTS: He is a very excitable person, very talkative possessing an exaggerated imagination and inclined to impress people with his continuous verbal chatter. Questioning of neighbors & associates disclosed that he belonged to no subversive organization. Evaluation of source: "B"; of information "3" CONFIDENTIAL
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 86 1. Date 6 July 1947 2. Time N/S 3. Location Hollywood, Calif 4. Name of observer M. Lenore Corey 5. Occupation of observer N/S 6. Address of observer 2636 Magnolia Ave., Los Angeles, Calif 7. Place of observation from bus terminal 8. Number of objects "several" 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude N/S 12. Speed great speed 13. Direction of flight northward - parallel to Ventura Blvd. 14. Tactics "rolled" 15. Sound N/S 16. Size N/S 17. Color N/S 18. Shape "saucer" 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails N/S 22 Weather conditions sunlight 23 Effect on clouds N/S 24 Sketches or photographs None 25 Manner of disappearance N/S 26 Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED Observer was mostly concerned with the accompanying ray phenomena rather than with the "saucers" themselves. Perceived what appeared to be milky white rays in the sunlight which seemed to cross and recross each other like searchlights at night. It did not appear as reflected light for the rays were not spaced and were not as close together and they "cris-crossed". However, they did seem to converge toward a center but did not meet in that center. In the vortex - a radius of about 15 inches (it seemed from where observer sat) that there were spinning objects of some red substance about the color of the semi-precious report "Cornelian". These fragments were sharp and irregular and shining. They were flying as if to a magnet. This effect was momentary. Witness then looked to see if the "saucers" were still there. They were but the same illusion occurred again and observer was again conscious of the secondary phenomena. But by this time the "Saucers" were out of sight. NOTE: Observer seemed to be speculating on ray warfare, but did not think that "our army would shoot deadly rays over a crowded highway" RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 87 1. Date N/S - 2. Time evening 3. Location Germany 4. Name of observer Robert J. Sroka 5. Occupation of observer N/S 6. Address of observer 469 N. Washington Ave., Waukesha, Wis. 7. Place of observation Germany - 20 miles NW of Habberbishopshiem 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer to 1 mile 3 to 10 miles to their front 10. Time in sight approximately six minutes high 11. Altitude Approximately 5,000 ft high at first then descending 12. Speed slow 13. Direction of flight N/S 14. Tactics oscillating descent - dropping in a spiral motion 15. Sound N/S 16. Size N/S 17. Color N/S 18. Shape N/S 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails N/S 22 Weather conditions N/S None Effect on clouds Manner of disappearance Appeared to drop Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED Observer after reading reports about disc-shaped aircraft recalled a nearly forgotten incident which occurred some 20 miles NW of Habberbishopshiem, Germany after the last war. Object first sighted some 8 to 10 miles to observers' front - at approx 5,000 ft high. It rapidly approached, descending slowly. About a mile away it stopped its horizontal motion but continued a slow oscillating dim descent similar to a descending parachute. Then it suddenly dropped in a spiral motion. Tried to locate the place where it fell but it became too dark. The first impression of the observer was that it was a cloud but it was traveling at right angles to the wind. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 83 1. Date 3 Aug 1947 2. Time late afternoon 3. Location Hackensack, N. J. 4. Name of observer Charles Casella, Jr. 257 Euclid Ave, Hackensack Wm Truex, U. S. Army, Ft. Dix 5. Occupation of observer N/S 6. Address of observer See 4 above 7. Place of observation Hackensack, N. J. 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer 200 yds 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude 200 yds 12. Speed rapid 13. Direction of flight N/S 14. Tactics revolved slowly 15. Sound N/S 16. Size N/S 17. Color N/S 18. Shape N/S 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21 Exhaust trails [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE 22 Weather conditions [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE 23 Effect on clouds [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE 24 Sketches or photographs None 25 Manner of disappearance [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED Charles Casella, Jr. and William Truex, US Army, Ft. Dix, N. J. sighted a flying disc in late afternoon 3 August 47. Claimed it was 200 yards in air, revolving slowly but moving rapidly and was neither a kite nor a balloon. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 89 1. Date 6 July 1947 2. Time 1:45 P. M. 3. Location 100 miles west of Kansas City, Missouri 4. Name of observer Maj Archie B. Browning 5. Occupation of observer Maj, Air Corps, pilot of B-25 6. Address of observer N/S 7. Place of observation air 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer 10 miles 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude 11,000 ft 12. Speed 210 MPH 13. Direction of flight Eastward 14. Tactics observed horizontal flight 15. Sound N/S 16. Size 30-50 ft in diameter 17. Color very bright and silvery colored 18. Shape round 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails N/S 22 Weather conditions CAVU [STAMP:] 23 Effect on clouds N/S [STAMP:] 24 Sketches or photographs none [STAMP:] 25 Manner of disappearance Disappeared when pilot started to turn into it. [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE
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RESTRICTED On 6 July 1947 while flying from Ogden, Utah, to Kansas City, Mo, at 10,000 ft in a B-25 pilot noticed a very bright object low and to his left, approximately 10 miles away. Time was 1:45 P. M. and position was approximately 100 miles west of Kansas City. His first impression was that it was the top of a water tank. After checking his position he again looked to his left (elapsed time 5 seconds). He saw a round, disc shaped object, very bright and silvery colored which seemed to be flying 1 to 2 miles off his left wing at 11 o'clock position at 11,000 ft. The brightness of the object was very great. Diameter of the object was estimated as 30-50 feet. It was traveling in the same direction at the same rate of speed (210 MPH) as the observer. However, when he started to turn into it, it completely disappeared. Weather conditions at the time were CAVU. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 29 June 1947 2. Time 1:00 and 1:30 P.M. 3. Location Highway 17 between Las Cruces, N. M. & White Sands V-2 firing grounds 4. Name of observer Mr. J. R. Kauke, Mr. Zohn, Mr. C. C. Rockwood, & Mrs. Nancy Rockwood. 5. Occupation of observer Mr. Zohn - Admin Assis in Rocket Sonde Section NRL; Mr. Rockwood, NRL Rocket Sonde high altitude spectrograph scientist, & 6. Address of observer N/S Mr Kauke, Telemetering supervisor 7. Place of observation highway 17 - ground 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10.Time in sight 30 seconds 11.Altitude between 8,000 and 10,000 ft (Mr Zohn put little credence in the estimates) 12.Speed rapid velocity 13.Direction of flight northerly direction 14.Tactics horizontal flight 15.Sound N/S 16.Size N/S 17.Color N/S 18.Shape uniform - no protuberances such as wings of a plane 19.Odor detected N/S 20.Apparent construction N/S 21.Exhaust trails Mr Kauke thought at one time there were vapor trails [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 22.Weather conditions sunlight [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 23.Effect on clouds N/S [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 24.Sketches or photographs None [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region] 25.Manner of disappearance receded until lost from sight STOP. [STAMP:] RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED Mr. Kauke who was driving the car noticed the object first. He called it to the attention of the other occupants. Mr. Zohn thereupon opened the window nearest him and observed the object moving at an unknown rapid velocity at an unknown altitude (which he estimated at 10,000 ft) and which Mr. Kauke thought was between 5,000 and 10,000 feet. When first sighted the object was to their right and forward of the automobile at an unstated elevation and apparently moving horizontally in a Northerly direction such as to cross the highway from right to left. The object was seen by all the occupants of the machine. Mr. Zohn could observe no details other than the shape was uniform with no protuberances such as the wings of a plane. It was too distant to enable stereoscopic visualization. There was some solar specular reflection which seemed to change in intensity as the object receded until lost from sight (after an estimated 30 seconds from the time first noticed.) Mr. Zohn could not explain how it disappeared except that he thought the reflection angle could have changed abruptly. The sun was to the rear of the automobile. Mr. Kauke thought at one time he saw vapor trails. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 91 1. Date 28 June 1947 2. Time 2120 Central Time 3. Location Maxwell Fld., Montgomery, Ala. Capt Wilson H. Kayko, O-38841, Hq TAG 4. Name of observer Capt John H. Cantrell, O-255404, Hq TAG 1st Lt Theodore Dewey, O-2094172, Hq TAG 5. Occupation of observer 1st Lt Redman, Randolph Fld., Texas See above 6. Address of observer See above 7. Place of observation Maxwell Field, Ala 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight Over 5 minutes 11. Altitude impossible to determine - great height 12. Speed frequent bursts of speed 13. Direction of flight changing - zig-zag course - first east, then south then southwest 14. Tactics traveled with frequent bursts of speed in a zig-zag course 15. Sound No audible sound 16. Size slightly greater than a star 17. Color N/S - brilliant light [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE brillant light [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE brillant light [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE brillant light [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE brillant light [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE brillant light [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE brillant light [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE brillant light [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE brillant light [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE brillant light [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE brillant light [HW:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED At approximately 2120 Central time, a light, with a brilliance slightly greater than a star appeared from the West traveling in an easterly direction at a high rate of speed. It first appeared slightly above the horizon of a clear moon-light night. There was no audible sound. It appeared to be at great height altho it was impossible to determine the altitude. It traveled a zig-zag course with frequent bursts of speed similar to a water but as it spurts and stops across the surface of water. Directly overhead it changed course 90° into the South. After 5 minutes it turned southwest and was lost in the brilliancy of the moon. At 2145 Central it was not longer possible to observe it. A call was placed to Maxwell Fld operations concerning the phenomena and inquiry was made if any experimental aircraft were scheduled for a flight in the vicinity but the reply was negative. No plausible explanation was offered for the unusual action of this source of light which acted contrary to any common aerodynamical laws. Two of the above noted observers were rated pilots and the other two, air intelligence officers. RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 92 1. Date: 19 May 1947 2. Time: 1215-1315 3. Location: Pikes Peak Railway, Manitou Springs, Colorado 4. Name of observer: Mr. D. A. Emser, Mr. F. J. Smith, & Mr. L. D. Jamison 5. Occupation of observer: employees of Rk Pikes Peak Railway 6. Address of observer: Pikes Peak Railway, Manitou Springs, Colorado 7. Place of observation: Manitou Springs, Colorado 8. Number of objects: 1 9. Distance of object from observer: N/S 10. Time in sight: N/S 11. Altitude: Over 1,000 feet 12. Speed: Not determined - but very rapid 13. Direction of flight: westward 14. Tactics climbing diving and reversal of direction of flight hovering N/S could not be determined silver could not be determined odor detected N/S apparent construction exhaust trails weather conditions CAVU - no ground wind effect on clouds None sketches or photographs manner of disappearance climbing very fast towards the West Remarks: (over)
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RESTRICTED 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 higher than the city. No definite shape could be determined even with the aid of 4-6 power 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 happened 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 however and then it would start on another flight path. When last seen the silver object was climbing very fast towards the west almost directly into the wind. Evaluation: of source "E" of Information "O" RESTRICTED
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 11 Jan 48 2. Time 1630 3. Location Hartford, Conn. 4. Name of observer Kenneth M. Helton James J. Pargoe 5. Occupation of observer Captains, USAF (ATC) 6. Address of observer Atlantic Division, ATC (Sq. "D" Air Evac.) 7. Place of observation Hartford, Conn. 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 Unknown - very high velocity 13. Direction of flight shooting toward earth at 45° 14. Tactics N/S 15. Sound None 16. Size Resembled shooting star, observers not certain however. 17. Color bluish center, red on the edges 18. Shape Appeared to be disc 19. Odor detected None 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails No tail or tails 22 Weather conditions N/S Effect on clouds N/S Sketches or photographs None Manner of disappearance Dropped out of sight on the north side Remarks: (over)
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CONFIDENTIAL Object appeared to be a disc which had a bluish center was red on its edges and was traveling at a very high velocity. It had no tail nor did it leave any sort of a trail in the air. Because of its high velocity and the short space of time that it was sighted neither observer could be certain of the size but in general, report it resembled a shooting star. It dropped out of sight on the north side of Mt. Tom which is near Holyoke, Mass. STOP
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 30 Dec 47 2. Time 1926 PST 3. Location 42° 9.3' N and 114° 22.2' W 4. Name of observer Lt Col W.W. Jones Maj A.A. Andras 5. Occupation of observer USAF pilots 6. Address of observer Hq, Eastern Pacific Wing of ATC 7. Place of observation See #3 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer [ILLEGIBLE] at 2:30 position from plane 10. Time in sight 2 seconds 11. Altitude A/C was at 13,000'. Object was descending vertically. 12. Speed Very high - unknown 13. Direction of flight Vertically down 14. Tactics seemed to slow as it neared the ground 15. Sound N/S 16. Size N/S 17. Color N/S trailed intense green and blue flames 18. Shape N/S 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails See #17 - trailed intense green and blue flames 22 Weather conditions N/S 23 Effect on clouds N/S 24 Sketches or photographs None 25 Manner of disappearance [ILLEGIBLE] Incident #94
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CONFIDENTIAL While enroute from Great Falls, Montana, to Fairfield-Suisun AF on the night of 30 Dec 47, a possible rocket sighting was made by pilot (Lt Col W. W. Jones, Hq. EPW) and co-pilot (Maj A. A. Andrae, Hq., EPW) Airplane was cruising at 13000 ft. An unidentifiable object trailing green and blue flames was viewed for a period of 2 seconds. The object was descending vertically at a very high rate of speed and seemed to slow down slightly upon nearing the ground. The object appeared at a position of 2:30 o'clock in relation to the plane and the flames were intensely bright. STOP
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 95 1. Date 30 Dec 47 2. Time 1925 PST 3. Location Rosedale, Calif (38° 58' N., 123° 53' W) 4. Name of observer N/S (G-47 crew) 5. Occupation of observer - 6. Address of observer Sacramento Air Depot G-47 #7488 7. Place of observation Rosedale, Calif 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude low 12. Speed very high 13. Direction of flight N/S 14. Tactics None 15. Sound None 16. Size N/S 17. Color several colors of flame with red & green predominating N/S 18. Shape N/S 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails several colors of flame with red & green predominating 22. Weather conditions N/S 23 Effect on clouds [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE 24 Sketches or photographs [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE 25 Manner of disappearance disappeared eastward toward some hills at approximately 38° 50' N, 121° 02' W. (over) Remarks:
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RESTRICTED A report received at Fairfield-Suisun tower from McClellan Airfield Tower at Sacramento stated a report was received from Sacramento Air Depot C-47 #7438 flying near Rosedale, Calif. to the effect that an object was sighted at 1925 P.S. time trailing several colors of flame with red and green predominating. It was traveling at very high speed and low altitude eastward toward some hills at approximately 38°50' N, 121°02' W. McClellan tower asked the pilot to investigate and at 1958 the pilot reported a small fire at 38°50' N and 120°53' W which became considerably larger. Fairfield tower requested a local night flying C-47 to also investigate the fire for possible aircraft accident and the pilot reported over the fire at 1937 P.S. time at a position of 38°50' N and 120°53' W. The fire was burning in a triangular shape over a small area and went out at 2155. Two particular points in the fire seemed to burn with a bright blue-green flame
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 96 1. Date 30 Dec 1947 2. Time 1925 PST 3. Location 30 miles west of Lovelock, Nevada 4. Name of observer N/S (motorist on US highway #40) 5. Occupation of observer N/S 6. Address of observer N/S 7. Place of observation See 3 (39° 58' N, 118° 53' W) 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude 12 to 13 hundred feet above the ground 12. Speed N/S 13. Direction of flight N/S 14. Tactics None 15. Sound N/S 16. Size N/S 17. Color N/S 18. Shape N/S 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails N/S 22. Weather conditions [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE ONCE [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] [STAMP:] [HW: Incident #94] [HW: Incident #94] [HW: Incident #94] [HW: Incident #94] Remarks: (over)
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ons The Fairfield control tower dbtained a report at approximately 2300 30 Dee 47 from Hamilton Fld-Flight Control, that a motorist on US Highway niles wort of loveleeis Hevein, tgurecteiely 39° 55.5. LUE 5 0 seen an object explode in the air at 1926, Would appecr to be connected with Incidents hg 94, 95 and 97. hg to 1300 feet in the air.
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 30 Dec 47 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 6. Address of observer N/S 7. Place of observation on airways between Medford, Oregon & Mt Shasta 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 N/S 14. Tactics N/S 15. Sound N/S 16. Size N/S 17. Color N/S 18. Shape N/S 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails N/S 22 Weather conditions [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE S/N/ 23 Effect on clouds [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE S/N/ 24 Sketches or photographs none 25 Manner of disappearance [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE S/N - saw flash - presumably an explosion [HW: Incident under Incident #94] [STAMP: Incident # 97] RESTRICTED
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RESTRICTED The Fairfield Control tower obtained a report from Oakland Airport Flight Control (CAA) at approximately 2315 PST, 30 Dec 1947 that United Airlines Flight 191 proceeding on airways between Medford, Oregon, and Mt. Shasta observed a flash at 1925 RST just north of their position. See incidents 94, 95, & 96. RESTRICTED
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CONFIDENTIAL CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Date 2 November 1947 2. Time just before break of day 3. Location Anderson Road, Houston, Texas 4. Name of observer Mr. & Mrs. Elmer L. Brimberry 5. Occupation of observer N/S Employee of Immigration Svc, Dept of Justice 6. Address of observer Anderson Road, Houston, Texas 7. Place of observation their home while lying in bed 8. Number of objects 1 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight N/S 11. Altitude N/S - it appeared to fall in a field adjacent their residence 12. Speed N/S 13. Direction of flight earthward 14. Tactics "spinning" 15. Sound N/S 16. Size large - 26 to 30 inches in diameter 17. Color fire [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE round [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE round [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE round [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE round [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE round [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE round [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE round [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE round [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE round [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE round [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE round [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE round [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE round [HW:fire] [STAMP:Incident # 98] [STAMP:CONFIDENTIAL] [STAMP:204] 24. Sketches or photographs None 25. Manner of disappearance suddenly "went out" just before it reached the earth. 26. Remarks: (over)
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CONFIDENTIAL to Mrs Brimberry Incident occurred just before break of day. Object appeared as a large round ball of fire about 26 to 30 inches in diameter with a "tail" of approximately 20 feet in length. This "tail" seemed to diminish as it approached the ground. It appeared to have suddenly "gone out" just before it reached the earth. It possibly could have hit the ground a great distance away but it seemed to have landed in the open vacant field adjacent the house. This field is about 18 acres in area. Mr. Brimberry described the object as being "almost round, maybe a little oval or saucer-shaped and giving off a bright light. It appeared to be spinning. He did not see the tail when he observed the object. This incident occurred just before sun-up and it was pretty light outside.
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 99 1. Date 3 Jan 1948 2. Time N/S 3. Location Military Attache, Helsinki, Finland (official source of information) 4. Name of observer Helsinki Press, 10th Jan 48. Finland (USMILATTACHE AMLEGATION Helsinki Finland sgd Burrill) 5. Occupation of observer N/S 6. Address of observer Helsinki, Finland 7. Place of observation Vaasa, Finland 8. Number of objects One (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. Shape N/S 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S 21. Exhaust trails Long tail [ILLEGIBLE] 22 Weather conditions N/S [ILLEGIBLE] 23 Effect on clouds N/S [ILLEGIBLE] 24 Sketches or photographs None [HW: ] 25 Manner of disappearance N/S [HW: ] Remarks: Helsinki press 10th January reported observation of light phenomena vicinity Vaasa 3rd January brightly shining object with long tail moved west to east visible for 30 seconds. [STAMP:]
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RESTRICTED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Incident # 100 1. Date 5 Jan 1948 2. Time N/S 3. Location Military Attache, Helsinki Finland (official source of information) 4. Name of observer N/S 5. Occupation of observer N/S 6. Address of observer N/S 7. Place of observation Pietarsaari, Finland 8. Number of objects One (1) 9. Distance of object from observer N/S 10. Time in sight 10 Seconds 11. Altitude N/S 12. Speed N/S 13. Direction of flight north to south 14. Tactics N/S 15. Sound N/S 16. Size N/S 17. Color Shining 18. Shape N/S 19. Odor detected N/S 20. Apparent construction N/S [HW: Incident #99] [STAMP:] 22. Weather conditions [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE 23. Effect on clouds [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE 24. Sketches or photographs None 25. Manner of disappearance [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE Remarks: A shining object was seen near Pietarsaari 5th Jan which was observed 5th Jan for 10 seconds It was going from north to south Eyewitnesses state flames were ejected and grey streaks left in the sky
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CONFIDENTIAL STAMP: FEB 29 1960 RECEIVED