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INCIDENT SUBJARY SHEET
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1. Date of Observation -15 September 1948.
Incident # 173
2. Time of Observation .1700 Contral Standard fine
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3. Where was Object(s) Sighted 3.miles - of STRUBTEPORT,
4. Observer's Position
ground
(i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer George MRIMS e 256 Columbia Are., SERVISPORT, La.
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) * while scanning. sky. with binequiars.
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted one. (1)
9. Size of Object(s) Approximately. 12 feet. in dismoter.
10. Color of Object(s)
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible)
12. Nature of Luminosity
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer 22/2 miles laterally/.50° off. horima
14. Speed of Object(s)
100-150 upli
15. Timo in Sight 10-15. seconds.
16. Tactics smoth. horisontal flight
17. Sound Made by Object(s)
18. Direction of Flight of Objuct(s)
South
19. Apparent Construction (or What Material or Substance)
aptallie.
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail - clouds. visible.
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time 1/20. eundous.st
15 miles, visits 20 mb at 20,000 n.
22. Poculiarities Noted .Chjust viewed. with must of 50-60°. above.
One opper) xn in disposer - 100, 10.appeared
and drifting to the south 8. settented
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INCIDENT SUMMARY SHIP
Incident No. 174
1. Date and Time of Observation: 1 Oct 48 (Friday morning) 0540
2.
Where Sighted: Ascension Parish, Township 10 South, Range 4 East
50 miles from Bew Orleans. La - ground
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3.
Observer's Position:
(1. e., ground, air, control ground tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: B. B. Williams, Pres. United Land Co.
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: considerable flying experience
219 Dryades St., New Orleans. RA 0515
6.
Attention Attracted by:
m/s
7.
Number of Object(s) Seen:
1
s;
Size of Object(s) Approximately the length of a passenger aircraft
9.
Color of Object(s):
white-hot
10.
Shape (Sketch if Possible)
cone-shaped
11.
Nature of Luminosity:
(directed been of light?) played no lights but seemed encased in flame.
Seemed to be a white-hot cone. The object dis-
Did not light up the area.
12. Altitude of Object: 1500 to 2000 ft
(estimated)
15. Estimated Distance of bjuet from Observer:
3/4 miles away
14. Estimated Speed of Object: Approx 200 MPH
15.
Time in Sight:
Sufficiently long to enable Williams to make a fairly
16.
detailed observation. Approximately 10 seconds.
Tactics:
Straight and level flight
17. Sound Stude by cbj. ct(s): soundless
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s)
last
19.
Apparent Construction:
"flame"
20, Effect on Clouds: N/S
1.
Exhaust Trail Color of):
red flames
22. Monner of Disapporrance:
N/S
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:
No clouds with wind fairly calm
24.
Peculicrities Noted:
Object left no trail of any kind and did not
light up the area
25.
Summary of Incident:
(over)
(See ottached page)
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Incident: 174
At the time of the sighting observer was standing on a little
ridge facing south in the midst of a clearing some twenty feet
wide. It was too dark for hunting in the woods but was sufficiently
light for him to see the time by bis watch. At 0540 hours Williams
WES looking to the south and saw on object which resembled an ice
cream cone traveling east with the larger end in front. The
front end appeared white hot (like the mantels in & gasoline lantern)
Toward the rear it got gradually darker red. There WBA no visible
metal or other m terial and no projections of any kind, only fire.
The object made absolutely no noise and left no trail of any kind.
It was traveling in a straight line from west to east and did not
gain or lore altitude. There was no visible means of propulsion.
It appeared to be about 3/4 miles away and at an elevation of aurox-
imately 2500 feet. Mr williams stated he was looking up at an angle
of about 30° relative to the ground and observed the object for
approximately 10 seconds before it WD.H obscured by some trees.
It appeared to be about the size of the average airliner and was
traveling approximately 300 MB. The larger end of the cone appeared
thicker than the average airliner is through the fuselage but it was
about the same length. The object displayed no lights other than it
appeared encased in flame. It did not light un the area. There
was no visible means of support and no control surfaces. There
were no clouds and the wind was fairly calm.
Williams stated that he was a student pilot but could not get
pilotis license because of poor muscular coordination in bis eyes.
His color perception was normal and his hearing 18 excellent.
Investigative personnel stated that Mr williams seemed a reliable
level headed person. He appeared conscientious and desired no publicity
stating that he did not desire bis friends and business acquaintances
to josh him concerning the matter.
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SUNCIDENT SUNDARY SHIT
Incident No.
1.
175
Date and Time of Observation:
23 Sept 1948
0945
2.
Where Sighted:
Sante Fe, New Mexico
3.
Observer's Position:
(1. e., ground, air, control Ground. tower, southwest etc.) from Plaza of Senta Fe, N. M.
4. Name and Address of Observer:
A. Ruble Angier. 2620 Proctor St, Waco, Texas
5. Occupation and/or bobbies:
Neon Sign Manufacturer - own employer
6. Attention Attracted by:
A pilot since 1928 - not a hobby
Saw object glint while watching another aircraft
7. Number of Object(s) Seen:
1
8. Size of Object(s):
At least 100 to 150 feet in dismeter
of
Color of Object(s):
white
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible)
perfectly flat in appearance - compared to
11.
Nature of Luminosity:
dime in sky.
(dirtoted been of light?)
- Sighted in daylight
12.
Altitude of Object:
(estimated)
25,000 to 30.000 feet
13. Estimated Distance of object from Observ r:
R/S
14. Estimated med of Object: Stationary at time sighted
15. Time in Sight: 15 or 20 minutes
16.
Tactics:
Very little movement if any noticed
17.
Sound bank by Obj ct(s):
No sound determined at time of sighting
18. Direction of Flight of Cbject(s)
Stationary - Seemed to move in a semi-
19. Apparent Cone ructi n: Notdetermined
circle. from S. to B. and finally. to n. May have been optical illusion.
20.
Effect on Clouds:
No clouds
1.
Exhaust Trail Color of):
No evidence of exhaust noticed
22.
Manner of Disapponrance:
Still in view when observer left
23. Woother Conditions at Time of Sighting:
GAVU
24. Peculi:rities Noted:
Gave the appearance of being flat
25.
Summary of Incident:
(over)
(See attached page)
Incident 175
While watching a government plane come in for a landing at Los
Alamos at 0940 hours 23 Sept 1948, witness noticed something
glint in the sun. Focusing his attention on the object he per-
ceived that it was perfectly white, neither transparent or trans-
lucent and that it had no metallic sheen. It was perfectly circu-
lar, the side visible to him being flat - much 08 a coin would
appear when observed from a distance. It appeared no larger than
a dime. Lining it up in relation to the tip of the radio tower
he backed off to the north. The object appeared clear out of the
picture in relation to the tower. Using this perspective he judged
the altitude to be approximately 30.000 ft. At this altitude the
object would necessarily be some 100 to 150 feet in size in order
to be visible at all. There were no projections, air-trails, or
exhaust of any kind. He called the object to the attention of
Mr Fairchild, his companion. Both ten then went into a building
transacted their business and at the end of eight minutes they went
outside and perceived the object in approximately the name position.
From the time Angier first saw the object to his last ob ervation
was approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
AGENTS NOTES: Mr Angier is approximately 50 years of age, well settled
and conducts his own busine B. Be is an experienced pilot. comes from
a middle-class family, is a little above average in intelligence and
is a good conversationalist. He told A straight-forward story and die
not contradict himself. Be appeared honest in his convictions in his
belief that he saw an unconventional aircraft. He WILLS convinced that
the object was not a weather balloon since he is familiar with weather
balloons.
RCIDENT SURGARY SHIPT
Incident No. 175a
1.
Date and Time of Observation:
23 Sept 48
0930
2.
Where Sighted:
Senta Fe, N. M.
3. Observer's Position:
(1. e., ground, air, control ground tower, etc.)
4.
Name and Address of Observer:
Mr John c. Fairchild
5.
Occupation and/or hobbies:
Building Superintendent
6.
drawing, mechanical inclimations also woodworking
Attention Attracted by:
Glint of light
& photography
7.
Number of Object(s) Seen:
1
it
Size of Object(s):
150 - 200 feet estimated size
9.
Color of Object(s):
bright silvery object
10.
Shape (Sketch if Possible)
oblong egg shape
11. Nature of Luminosity:
saw just a silver streak
(directed brom of light?)
12.
Altitude of Object:
30,000 feet
(estinated)
13.
Estimated Distance of "bject from Cbserv
7 miles
14. Estimated 300 of Object: 700 or 800 MPH
15.
Time in Sight: N/S
16.
Tactics:
Straight course
17.
Sound Stude b: Obj.ct(s):
None
18.
Direction of Flight of ebject(s)
Mortheast - Southwest
19.
Apparent Consuructi n:
Unknown
20. Effect on Clouds: Clear sky
1.
Exhaust Trail Color of):
Bluish appearance to rear
22. Manner of Disapperrance: Faded from view
23.
Weath r Conditions at Time of Sighting:
GAVU
24.
Peculicrities Noted:
Sort of a sunflower shape at the end of object
seemed to be spart from object but close on its tail
25.
Summary of Incident:
(over)
(See attached pege)
Incident: 175a
Statement of Mr John c. Fairchild does not tally with that of
A. Huble Angier. See Incident 175
Mr Fairchild saw a bright silvery oblong or egg-shaped object
which avpe red to have a speed of 700 to 800 MPHand which seemed to
have a sort of sunflower shape At the end of it but spart from the
object and close on its tail. Se perceived a bluish appe rance to
rear of the object which could have been exhaust. To him the object
appeared silvery instead of write and oblong rather than round.
Mr Angier thought the object remained stationary. However the dis-
crepancy in time could have accounted for this. Apparently Mr Fair-
child observed the object some 15 minutes before Mr Angier observed
it. Also it would seem that be watched it for & greater length of time
in that be mentions that it faded from view whereas Mr Angier stated
that it was still in view when he left.
INCIDENT SUMMARY SHIP
Incident No. 176
1. Date and Time of Observation: 23 Sept 48 Approx 1200
2. Where Sighted: Castro's Ranch - 4 miles due east of San Pablo, Calif and
4.1 miles South of Pinole. Calif
3. Observer's Position:
(i. e., ground, air, control ground tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: Horace S. Eakins, Col., U. S. Army (RET)
1024 Eather Drive, Walmut Creek, Calif.
5. Occupation and/or hocbies: Retired aray colomel formerly a veterinarian
presently employed as a Meat Inspector by Calif State Dept of Agr.
6. Attention Attracted by: Was observing an Army bomber when he observed
an unknown object flying above the bomber
7. Number of Object(s) Seen:
1
8. Size of Object(s):
About the size of a 4-engine bomber - - longer than wide
9. Color of Object(s): Main part of body translucent and of & dirty gray color
10. Shape (Sketeb if Possible) undulating with center portion appearing
spherical having the shape and depth similar to a globe - like amoeba
11. Asture of Luminosity:
Did not reflect or give off light of any type
(directed boom of light?)
12. Altitude of Object: Over a mile
(astimated)
13. Estimated Distance of bject from Observ r: Over a mile directly above
14. Estimated Sound of Object: very fast speed
15. Time in Sight: Could not estimate
16.
Tactics: Appendages seemed to nap or oscillate while center
portion remained stable
17.
Sound Dusde b; Obj, Object(s): No noise
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) Nearly due east
19. Apparent Construction: Thought main part of object appeared like canvas
20. Effect on Clouds: N/S
1. Examust Trail Color of): No evidence of exhaust
22. Manner of Disapportance: just disappeared from sight in a very short time
23. Wonth T Conditions at Time of Sighting: MA Day was rather dull and
hazy - there were very few clouds in the sky at the time.
24. Peculitriti, 6 Noted: See drawing attached
25. Summary of Incident: (over)
(See attached page)
Inci. t: 176
While watching an Army bomber which was flying rather low, Col Makins
observed above and going nearly due east an unknown object. He asked
his companion, Mr Bentham, if he were seeing things. Bentham substantiated
the fact that there was an object above the bomber. Col Makins described
the object as being spproximately the size of a large four-engined bomber.
It appeared undulating in shape resembling an ameeba (See sketch inclosed).
The object appeared to have 3 appendages forward and 2 aft which seemed to
be flapping or escillating while the center portion remined stable. Col
Makins thought it was a mile or more above the bomber. In the center of
the object there appeared a round, dark circle which, in Col Bakins' opinion,
seemed to be above the main body of the object. Further it appeared that
the main part of the object was translucent and of a dirty gray color and
that the dark, circular portion appeared to grow more dense in color as
it approached the center. From this observation Col Eakins concluded that
the dark portion was spherical having the shape and depth of a globe.
He further stated that the main part of the object appeared like canvas.
He could not estimate the speed of the object but said it wis traveling
at B far greater speed than the bomber or anything else he had ever seen.
There was no noise of any type and no evidence of exhaust or trail.
The object did not reflect or give off light of any type.
Col Eakins prior to his retirement in 1948 was on duty in Panama as a
veterinarian with the Army mission. He retired because of personal
reasons and not because of physical defects. However, Col Takine is
far-sighted and nes to wear glaeses. Neighbors and business associates
established the fact that he 1s highly thought of and is reliable in all
his Sealings and associations with them. He impressed the investigator
as being stable, intelligent and above average in common sense.
NCIDENT JUMMARY SHEET
Incident No. 176a
1.
Date and Time of Observation: 23 Sept 48
Approx 1230
2.
Where Sighted: Castro's Ranch - 4 miles due east of San Pablo, Calif &
4.1 miles south of Pinole, Calif.
3.
Observer's Position: ground
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4.
Name and Address of Cbserver: Mr Sylvester Bentham, 2655 Dam Road
Richmond. Calif.
5.
Occupation and/or hobbies:
retired butcher
6.
Attention Attracted by:
Col Mekins calling his attention to the object
7.
Number of Object(s) Seen:
1
ai
Size of Object(s):
Appeared from observer's viewpoint to be 2 inches by
1 inch by 1 inch.
9. Color of Chject(s): Buff or gray in color
10.
Shape (Sketch if Possible)
rectangular outline with sharp corners
(See attached drawing)
11.
Nature of Luminosity:
N/S
(dirtettä boom of light?)
12.
Altitude of Object:
Very high
(estimated)
13, Estimated Distance of bjest from Observ r:
N/S
14. Estimated Speed of Object: faster than any plane he had ever seen
15. Time in Sight: At least 3 minutes
16.
Tactics:
horisontal flight
17.
Sound Lade b: Cbj ct(s):
no noise
18.
Direction of Flight of Object(s)
northwest then turned north
19.
Apparent Constructi in:
Seemed to be covered with a translucent material
20.
Effect on Clouds:
N/S
1. Exhaust Trail Color of): Left no exhaust or trail
22.
Manner of Disapporrance: flow out of eight gradually fading from view.
23. Wonther Conditions at Time of Sighting: N/S
24.
Peculi:rities Noted: Seemed like a vegetable crate flying thru the air
25.
Summary of Incident:
(over)
(See attached page)
Incident 176
a
On 23 Sent 1948 Mr Sylvester Bentham was talking to Col
Eakins when the Colonel called Bentham's attention to a
single object in the sky. Object first appeared in the
northeast and was moving faster than any airplane that
Bentham had ever seen. Object appeared very high. Both
Takins and Bentham watched it for at least 3 minutes. It
moved toward the northwest in a straight line at a constant
speed finally turning to the North and faded from view.
To Bentham the object appeared to have a regular rectangular
outline with sharp corners. It was buff or gray in color
with several darker vertical lines like ribs. (See drawing
attached.) Object appeared like a "vegetable crate" flying
thru the air and seemed to be covered with a translucent
material. It made no noise and left no exhaust or trail.
Apparent size was approximately 2 inches by 1 inch by } inch.
Mr Bentham's description as to the shape, direction and over-
all aprie rance of this object 1 in direct contr diction with
statements made by Col Horace Eakins.
Mr Bentham further stated that neither he nor col Sakine were
wearing glasses at the time and that he wears glasses only for
reading. Mr. Bentham is 70 years of age. He is a retired
butcher.
ANCIDENT SUMMARY SHIT
Incident No. 177
1. Date and Time of Observation: 5 Sept 48 between 3:00 and 3:30 P. M.
2. Where Sighted: Kentwood, La.
3. Observer's Position: ground
(i. e., ground, uir, control tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: Mrs Elma McDaniel & daughter Mildred
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: R/S
6.
Attention Attracted by: Tangipahoa, La.
7. Number of Object(s) Seen: Object not seen
of
Size of Object(s): I/S
9. Color of Cbject(s): N/S
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) N/S
11. Nature of Luminosity:
N/S
(directed boom of light?)
12.
Altitude of Object:
very high altitude
(stimated)
15. Estimated Distance of bject from Cbserver: N/S
14.
Estimated Spece of Object:
terrific
15. Time in Sight: Object not seen
16. Tactics: N/S
17. Sound Dade by Obj. ct(s): Unlike any made by known aircraft
18. Dircction of Flight of Object(s) west
19. Apparent Constructi n: n/s
20. Effect on Clouds: N/S
1. Exhaust Trail Color of): N/S
22. Monner of Disappeprance:
N/S
23. Wenther Conditions at Time of Sighting: E/S
24. Poculiarities Noted: Umisual sound
25.
Summary of Incident: Object was not perceived as it was too high and going
(See attriched page)
(over)
Inc. ant: 177
at a terrific rate of speed. Witness states she has heard many planes
but could not describe the sound.
Subsequent investig tion of this incident reveals that according to,
neighbors Mrs McDaniel possesses a vivid imagination and that the
daughter was inclined to take after the mother. Neither of the neigh-
bors heard any unusial noises in the vicinity.
INCIDENT SURMARY Stift
Incident No. 178
1.
Date and Time of Observation: 1705 - 1715 HST 15 October 1948
2. Where Sighted: Honolulu, T. H., 158° # 21° 5' I
3.
Observer's Position: Ground
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, my etRobert e Drum
4.
Name and Address of Observer:
2737 Pacific Hgts Rd, Honolulu
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5.
Occupation and/or hoobies: Major, USAP - rated pilot
6. Attention Attracted by: a/s
7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1 seen intermittently 4 times or 11 separate signting
8. size of Object(s): Appeared 4 or 5 inches in dia from observer's viewpoint
Estimated size: 10 to 15 feet in diameter
9. Color of Object(s): bright silver - comparable to aluminum in aircraft
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) round or elliptical
11. Nature of Luminosity:
N/SX No flame or lights observed
(directed bett of light?)
12. Altitude of Object: 10,000 to 14,000 feet
(estimated)
13. Estimated Cigtance of bjeet from Cbenry m/s
14. Estimated Freed of Object: 200 MPH
15. Time in Sight: Observed intermittently, one time for 4 seconds, another
for 10 seconds, the longest period.
16.
Tactics:
No mansuvering - observed horizontal flight
17.. Sound hade b. Object(s):
No sound noticed
18.
Direction of Flight of Object(s) Northeast on steady course
19. Apparent Construction: metallic
20. Effect on Clouis: cloud formation blocked vision of observer as object
was at an altitude between the two cloud formations (See attached drug)
1. Exhanist Trail Color of): No exhaust trail
22. Monner of Disapperrance: N/S
23.
cumulus Wonth r bases 3.500 ft; 2/10 alto cumilus 14,000 ft: 5/10s cirus est, 30,000 f
Conditi
at
Time
of
Sighting:
High broken clouds 3.500 It; 3/10s
24.
Peculiarities Noted:
Was not conventional craft
Visibility: 15 m.
25.
Summary of Incident:
(See attached page)
incident: 178
On the afternoon of 18 October 1948 at approximately 1705 hours Maj
Robert C. Drum stated that he had observed a strangely shaped glistening
object in the north sector of the sky which was moving in a northeasterly
direction at an estimated altitude of 10,000 ft. A stratus layer of clouds
WELS situated above the object at an approximate altitude of 14,000 feet.
The disc or disce were moving below this layer of clouds in that it was noted
that on two occasions that the highest formation of clouds was at a greater
altitude than the object observed and that the lower cloud formation blocked
the vision of the observer thus placing the object between the two cloud
formations or levels. Because of this lower broken cumulus clouds at
a very low altitude which was :oving in a southwesterly direction, the Major
could not ascertain whether he saw the same disc four different times or
four different discs. Over a period of 10 minutes the disc or discs were
sighted four times. The longest period of observation was estimated as 10
seconds. The object or object(s) appeared bright silver in color and circular
or elliptical in shape. No vapor or exhaust was present and no flame or lights
were observed. No sound was heard. Speed was estimated as 200 200-MPH by using
an estimated 40 Mra factor in the swirling build-up of cumulus clouds.
Maj Drum compared the discs with a silver dollar slightly turned from a flat
position, giving the object & disc-shape when held at arms length at a 45°
angle above eye level. Maj Drum thought that the elliptical effect could cive
resulted from the angle at which the observer and object were located. Maj
Drum stated that be was certain the object was not a conventional cr ft.
One B-26 and one B-17 and one PBM5 were flying in the vicinity during the
period 0230/2 to 0330/2.
The above sighting was also observed by Mrs. Drus (Maj Drum's wife) and by
his 8-yr old daughter. Both repeated precisely the same observations stated
by the Major.
I CIDENT SURGARY SHEET
170 in filled out and retained in filer)
#179
1. Date of Observation
Around Oct 1947
2. Time of Observation N/S
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted San Francisco, Calif
4. Observer's Position
ground - 1/2 mile from the great highway and playgrounds
(1.0. ground, sir, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer John E. Pruitt
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies student as Maj Rockwell School of Aviation.
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By felt "something like an electric arc".
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted
1
9. Size of Object(s) N/S
10. Color of Object(s)
N/S
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible) N/S
12. Nature of Luminosity N/S
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer Seemed so near be could reach out
and touch it
14. Speed of Object(s)
N/S
15. Time in Sight
N/S
16. Tactics
M/S
17. Sound Made by Object(s) N/S
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) N/S
19. Apparent Construction (of What Moterial or Substance) "mysterique light"
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail N/S
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time
N/S.
Seemed to fade
22. Poculiarities Noted
23. Summary of Incident
(Attach 8 Soparate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)
Observer was walking thru the Golden Gate Park, when he observed a
mysterious light that illuminated the entire ocean (insofer as be could
see) He felt something "like an electric are" which seemed to have the
power to lower his hand "like a sack of shot". Observer states that he
is subject to bruises and where the thing seemed to have contacted him
he noticed a bruise the following day that had not been there before,
He stated that he couldn't find courage to report the incident since
he didn't believe anyone would believe the story. He does not wish a
further investigation.
NOTE: The account is very incoherent and the observer apparently
not well educated. An extremely unreliable account.
ANCIDENT SUMMARY SETT
Incident No. 180
1. Date and Time of Observation:
2. Where Sighted:
3. Observer's Position:
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: Mr White Smith
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Body work? Manager, Studebaker Plant,
South Bend, Indiana
6.
Attention Attracted by:
7. Number of Object( ) Seen:
E. Size of Object(s):
9. Color of Object(s):
10.
Shace (Sketch if Possible)
11. Nature of Luminosity:
aed.t
"(dirvoted been of light?)
12. Altitude of Object:
to
(estimited)
13. Estimated Distanc of bj et from Observ r:
14.
Estimated Sound of Object:
15.
Time in sight:
16. Tactics:
17.
b. Cbject(s):
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s)
19.
Apparent Conseructi n:
20. Effect on Clouds:
1. Exhaust Trail Color of):
22. Manner of Disapperrance:
23. Wonther Conditions at Time of Sighting:
24. Peculicrities Noted:
25. Summary of Incident:
(See attached page)
No report on this as yet,
1
CIDEMS SUNJARY SHEET
(To he filled out and retained in files)
1. Date of Observation 14 October 1948
Incident 181
2. Time of Observation Approx 1430 hours. local time
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted Hear Dayton, Obio
4. Observer's Pocition From 4 C-47. at 6.000 feet
(i.c. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer No.) c. M. Smartt. Rilot, 2349 AP Ordmance,
Remilton AT Base
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies
Pilot and Ordnance Officer
7. Attention Attracted to Chject (8) by Crime close enough to cause him to
duck in order to avoid collision
E. Number of Object(s) Sighted Three or four
9. Size of Object(s) 1-1/2 feet long and 9 inches garose
10. Color of Object(s) silver or silvery white
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible) teardrop
12. Nature of Luminosity
N/S
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer Seemed fairly class
14. Speed of Object(s) Acpe red to be traveling very fast
15. Time in Sight a second
16. Tactics
Traveled in straight line in gradual descent
17. Sound Made by Object(s) None noticed
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) East
19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance) Motallic
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail
No evidence of exhanst
except for slight tail on tear-drop object
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Timo havy visibility for 15 miles
Manner of Disappearance:
XXXXXXXXXX
22. Poculiaritios Noted
Masppeared under wing of aircraft
23. Summary of Incident (over)
(Attach a Soparate 3heot if Additional Space is Needed)
Objects seemed to take no definite course but flew in a general easterly
direction in a gradual descent. A few come close enough to cause the
pilot & co-pilot to duck as it appeared they might come thru the nose of
the plane. Maj Smartt's analogy is as follows: Take about 1/2 gallon
of water and dump it 200 yards in front of an approaching aircraft about
200 feet above it. with the water taking the shape of a teardrop. These
objects appe red to travel in a straight line toward the aircraft and
gradually descended, passing from view under the wing of the 0-117. The
apparent speed of these objects appeared quite high as they remained in
view for only a second. They were sighted one at a time at intervals of
three or four minutes.
Discrepancies noted: In first report Maj Smartt reported seeing 15 to 20
objects. Later he reports seeing three or four.
In first report he states that they pursued no
definite course in that some traveled downward
and some traveled upward. In last report he
does not mention that any pursued an upward course.
The analogy of comparing sighting of these objects
to 1/2 gallon of water dumped approximately 200
yards in front of bis aircraft and that teardrop
objects were formed seems to indicate an impression
of a group of objects seen at one time (as first
reported) and not singly at intervals of three or
four minutes.
INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
(To be filled out and retained in files)
1. Date of Observation
October 1948
Incident: 182
2. Time of Observation 2220 GMT to 2310 GMT
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted 74. 40' West by 36° 42' North
4. Observer's Position At sea - aboard the S/S Gulfport
(i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer S/S Gulfport
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies Ship's captain
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By N/S
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted a
9. Size of Object(s) 1/4 size of full moon
10. Color of Object(s) bright
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible)
round
12. Nature of Luminosity N/S
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observor N/S
14. Speed of Object(s) Could not estimate
15. Time in Sight 50 minutes
16. Tactics N/S
17. Sound Made by Object(s) N/S
18. Direction of Flight of Objuct(s) . southeast
19. Apparent Construction (of What Material or Substance) N/S
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail N/S
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time . N/S
22, Peculiarities Noted
#
Had distinct bright center
23. Summary of Incident (aver).
(Attach a Separate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)
Incident: 182
A bright object similar in shape to the moon but with a distinct
bright center was observed by the master of the S/S "Gulfport"
The object gradually grew darker as daylight faded. Size was that
of 1/4 of a full moon. It was traveling southeast by west.
First bearing: 2220 GMT - altitude 350°
2d bearing: 2230 GMT - altitude 358° 40.18
3d bearing: 2254 GMT -
050° 57.05
Disappe red at 2310 GMT.
NOIDENT SUMMARY GET
Incident No. 183
1. Date and Time of Observation: 15 Oct 1948 - night
2. Where Signted: Fulcucka Arus between inigamo Shima 33° 40' X by 132° 00' E
3.
and Pukae Suima 32° 45' I - 128° 40° Rest, Japan
Observer S Position:
(i. e., ground, air, Air control tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: M/S
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: vilot and reder observer
6. Attention Attracted by: pip of unknown aircraft appearing on airborne rader
7. Number of Cbject(s) Seen: 1 possibly 2
8. Size of Object(s): Could not be estimated
9. Color of Object(s): M/,
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) Could not be determined
11. Nature of Luminosity: U/S
(directed better of light)
12. Altitude (estimated) of Object: N/S
13. Estimated d Distance of bjest from Observer: 9 miles to 12.000 ft
14. Estimated Joine of Object: Nuch gre ter than Y-61.
15. Time in Sight: n/s
16.
Tactics:
Brasive
17. Sound Caffle b: Ctj (bject(s): M/S
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) NYS
19. Apparent Construction:
B/S
20. Effect on Clouds:
N/S
1. Exhaust Trail Color of): No exhaust flames or trails NeeD
22. Manner of Disappearence: Accelerated speed and was lost to airborne radar-
23. Wonther r Conditions at Time coope of Sighting: Pulmioka Area: Unlimited ceiling.
24. Peculicrities Noted: Righ rate of acceleration. vartical
vind calm visibility 5 to 5 miles with hasy cloud coverage 12 to 14,000 ft
scattered.
assent, engnieence of Y-61's location at all times.
25.
Summary of Incident:
(over)
(See attriched page)
Incident: 183
A cable from FRAP reported that an unidentified sircraft MRS
sighted both visually and by rader by the pilot and radar
observer of an P-61 on 15 Oct 48. The observers think it
possible that 2 unidentified aircraft were involved in the
interception. The sightings occurred at night; nowever, there
was sufficient moonlight to permit a silhouette to be discerned
althought no details were observed. It was impossible to es-
timate the vize of the sircraft or whether 1t was jet or pro-
peller driven. No trails or exhaust flames were seen. The
speed of this aircraft was reported as mach greater than that
of the F-61. It also out a nigh rate of acceler tion and could
go al ost straight up or down out of redar elevation limits.
The object seemed cognizant of the whereabouts of the F-61 at
all times which wight inficite that it cerried rader equipment.
The F-61 interceptor aircr ft was visible to ground radar only
periodically as it flew in and out of the permanent ground return
area in which search was being conducted. The only object picked
up by the ground rader was the F-61. Delin-ted distance between
interceptor (F-61) and objects in even signting 1s as follows:
First picked up at 2. miles and Lovt 0,000 feet.
Third picked un at 3 miles and lost at 10 miles.
Four, five and six: all picked up at 9 miles and 10 t at 1200 ft.
The last three sightings took place during a 10 minute period. In
each instance the F-61 detected the object approximately 9 miles
ahead. slowly closed to within 12,000 feet when the object WO 10
suddenly accelerate speed, dive and disappear from the airborne
redarscope. Interceptor attempted to effect a normal pickup by
diving after object but in each case was unsuccessful. After six
sightings had been lost, the object was not again detected although
interceptor continued to search the area until approximately 0130.
INCIDENT JUMARY GREAT
Incident No. 184
1. Date and Time of Observation: 20 Oct 1948 0600
2. Where Sighted: обзах Vinona, Minnesota
3. Observer's Fosition: ground
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4. Name und Address of Observer: Dr F. 7. Benoit & Paul Zenk,
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: N/S
C. Attention Attracted by: M/S
7. Number of Object( ) Seen: 1
8. oir of Object(s): 25 feet long by 8 feet wide
9. Color of Ob,ket(s):, N/3
10. Shace (Sketen if Possible) N/S
11. Nature of Luminosity: "sparks"
(Jimeted biom of light?)
12.
Altitude of Object:
N/S
(estimuted)
13. Estimated Distance of bjeet from Observer:
14. Estimated of Object: Slow
15. Time in Sight: N/S
16. Tactics: Broke up into missrous bright particles
17. Sound Code b. Object(s): N/S
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) B/S
19. Apparent Constructi n: "a bunch of sparks with a tail"
20. Effect on Clouds: N/S
1. Exhaust Trail Color of): tail
22. Manner of Disapporrance: broke up into numerous bright particles
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: N/S
24. Peculicrities Noted: slow speed and the fact that it broke into miserous
bright particles
25. Summary of Incident: (over)
(See ottoched page)
Incident: 184
Taken from Minnempolis Morning Tribune
21 October 1948
"DUCK! IT'S those SAUCERS AGAIN"
At Winona, Minn.. Paul Zenk and Dr. Γ. T. Benoit said they saw a
slowly traveling object which broke up into numerous bright particles over
the town at 6 A. M. 20 Oct 48.
They said it WILS about 25 feet long and eight feet wide and appeared
to be a"bunch of sparks with a tail."
NOTE: The above witnesses were not contacted from Wold Chamberlain Fld,
Minneapolis, Minn. See Incident 185 for report of L. À. Hansen
and Barold Oliver.
INCITENT SURNARY SENT
Incident No. 185
1. Date and Time of Observation: 20 October 1948 at approx 0550 hours
2. Where Sighted: Minneapolis. Minnesota
3. Observer's Position:
(i. e., ground, air, control ground tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer:
Lawrence A. Hansen, 1498 E. Albert St, St Paul
Harold Cliver, 2929 13th Ave, South, Minneapolis
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: L. Hansent teletype operator
H. Oliver: Mailmam
6. Attention Attracted by: N/S
7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1 (seen at two different locations, in Minneapolis)
3. size of Object(s): 6 feet
9. Color of object(s): orange flame colored
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) round with tail 1/3 again as long as dismeter of
object. See attached drawings
lt. Nature of Lumingsity: that of boiling sheets of flame
(dirocted been of light?)
12. Altitude (estimated) of Object: From 5,000 to 10,000 feet
15. Estimated Distance of bjeet from Observ N/S
14. Estimated Speed of Object: 3 times that of jet aircraft
15. Time in Sight: N/S
16. Tactics: Seemed to follow a straight course, in a horisontal attitude
losing very little altitude.
17. Sound Made b: (bject(s): Coj No sound
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) South southwest to north northeast.
19. Apparent Constructi n: "flame"
20. Effect on Clouds: Disappeared behind cloud banks to the north northeast
1. Exhaust Trail Color of): boiling sheets of flame
22. Manner of Disapperrance: Behind cloud bank to the north northeast
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:
N/3
24. Peculierities Noted:
Front of the object seened blurred as if enveloped
in smoke - the rest of the main body was a fiery
25.
Summary of Incident:
orange color
(See attached page) (over)
Incident: 185
Object was sighted from 13th and Lake Street, Minnespolis & at 7th Street
and 4th Ave., Minnespolis, by Lawrence 4. Bansen, teletype operator and
Harold Oliver, Mailman, at approximately 0550 hours 20 October 1948.
Witnesses stories seem to conform in pattern throughout. The front of
the object second blurred as if enveloped in smoke; whereas the rest of
the main body was a fiery orange color. The tail seemed to be boiling
sheets of flame which carried on back at variable distances and broke
off dropping vertically for a short distance and then becoming indistinguish-
able. The object was last seen by both witnesses entering the cloud bank
to the north-northeast and disappearing.
INCIDENT SUMMARY SHIPT
Incident No. 186
1. Date and Time of Observation: 16 Oct 1948 1145 in the morning
2. Where Sighted: 1 mile south and 8 miles due east of Sterling, Utah
3. Observer's Position: ground - from mountain ridge at 9,000 ft
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: Mr Fred Nash, 20 East Crystal, Salt Lake City,
Utah
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Used car dealer and airplane mechanic
Member of Latter Day Saints Church (did missionary work in Hawaii)
6. Attention Attracted by: sound of throbbing noise
7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1
8. Size of Object(s): 9 inches long, 6 inches wide and 3 inches thick
9: Color of Object(s): silver and black (silver stripe running down the center
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) similar to a flat football
of the underside) See drwg.
11. Nature of Luminosity:
N/S
(directed botth of light?)
12. Altitude of Object:
(estimated)
500 ft overhead
13. Estimated Distance of object from Observer: 500 ft
14. Estimated Speed of Object: 300 suph
15. Time in Sight: 4 seconds or longer
16. Tactics: horizontal flight
17.
Sound hade by Obj. ct(s): :
throbbing noise or steady purr
18. Dircction of Flight of Object(s)
north and a little west (in general
direction of Salt Lake City, Utah)
19. Apparent Constructi n: N/S
20.
Effect on Clouds:
no clouds in the sky
21. Exhaust Trail Color of): no visible sign of exhaust; however, an
opening could be seen in the center of the object from the rear.
22. Manner of Disapperrance: N/S
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: calm with no clouds in the sky
24. Peculicrities Noted:
25. Summary of Incident: (over)
(See ottached pcge)
cent: 186
While Mr Nash was hunting for deer on the morning of the 16 Oct 48
he heard a throbbing noise or steady purr. Upon looking up he
saw an object resembling a flattened football some 500 feet directly
overhead. The object was silver and black, , silver stripe down
the center (from front to rear) and on both sides of the center
the object WELS black. It appeared about 9 inches long, 6 inches
wide and 30 inches thick and WES traveling in a straight line in a
northerly direction a little to the west toward Salt Lake City, Utah,
at an estimated rate of 300 mph. There was no visible sign of exhaust
but from the rear an opening could be seen in the center. Mr Nash
thought he saw a movement like a "paddlewheel". The object sounded
as it it were jet propelled and seemed to be driven from the rear.
Mr Nash stated the sound wasn't like that of an aircraft engine nor
any type gasbline engine, although there was a definite throb or
"out", "put", "put". He said if it were & gasoline engine, it was
muffled. It made a sound of steady clicking, like a "shirt tail or
flap ing in the wind." He thought the clicking might have been
a camera. The object was in sight at roximately 4 seconds or longer.
NOTE: Character investigation of Mr Fred Nash seems to indicate
reliability. He is a Used car dealer and an airplane mechanic
and is in business for himself. Nash is a member in good
standing of the Latter Day Saints Church (Norman) having
done foreign missionary work in Hawaii.
While Mr Nash claims to have excellent eyesight, his estimation
of distances WOB found to be faulty - Agent asked Nash how
high he thought a certain tree was Nash stated that it Was
"over one hundred feet high." Agent estimated the tree to be
about 40 feet high as comp red to a power pole which towered
above it.
.ACITENT SUMMARY Shillt
Incident No. 187
1. Date and Time of Observation: Aug 19. 1948 at 1050 Bastern
2. Where Signted: Godman AT Base, Ky
3. Observer's Position: Godmais AT Base, Ky
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4. Name und Address of Observer: Lt Gol John Weigh, Executive Officer
Godman Field
5. Occupation and/or botbies: Resoutive Officer, Godman Field
6. Attention Attracted by: N/S
7. Number of Object() Scen: 1
S. Size of Object(s): N/S
9. Color of Object(s): bright silver color - reflecting sun
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) spherical
11. Nature of Luminosity: reflection of sunlight on silver
(directed beam of light?)
12. Altitude (estimated) of Object: thought to be between 30.000 & 40,000 ft
13.
Estimated Distance of bjeet from Cbeark r: E/S
14. Estimated Speed of Object: Moving to the Southwest
15.
Time in Sight:
at scarcely discemible speed
Approx 2 hours
16. Tactics: Seemed to appear stationary
17. Sound Sale b: Cbj ct(s): B/S
18. Direction of Fligst of Object(s) Southwest
19. Apparcant Constructi n: metallic
20. Effect on Clouds: N/S
1. Exhaust Trail Color of):
N/S
22, Monner of Discope crance: E/S
23. Wonther Conditions at Time of Signting: N/S.
24. Peculierities Noted: Similarity of Altitude and Asimuth readings taken
to that of Planet Terms
25. Summary of Incident: (over)
(See attached page)
Incident: 187
At 1050E, 19 Aug 1948. the Wright-Patterson Flight Service Center
Was notified by Lt Col John Waugh, Executive Officer, Godman
AP Base, Ky, that an unidentified flying object was visible from
the ground at Godman AFB. The object vas ascertained to be at
approximately 30.000 to 40,000 feet altitude, spherical in shape,
bright silver color and giving off a bright reflection from the
sun. An F-51 was dispatched from Standiford AFB. Ky, to observe
the object. At 1132B a message received from Godman stated no change
in elevation of the object and reported that it seemed to be moving
southwest from Godman AFB at approximately 235° at an elevation of
60° from Godman AFB. The F-51 was flying at 30,000 to 35.000 ft at
the time and could not locate the object. lowever, the object was
visible from the ground with the naked eye and asimnth and elevation
readings were being taken by theodelite every minute and the progress
of the object was being charted. At 1219 I 19 Aug 1948 Maj
Mitchel, Operations Officer at Godman AFB, notified Wright-Patterson
Flight Service Center that the unidentified object was ascertained
to be the planet Venus. This information was given the Commanding Officer
Godman AFB by Mr Moore, Head Astrologer, University of Lomisville, Ky.
This assumption was verified by MCI later the same day.
DENT SUMMARY SHEET
(To he filled out and retained in file ) Incident: 188
1. Date of Observation 29 Oct 1948
2. Time of Observation 0812Z, 08192 end 0916z
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted Plotted on, radarsoope which placed the. sighting(s)
in the Hamilton River. Area, and, Leke Nelville & Dook Area,
4. Observer's Position ground.
(i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer
Radar Operator at MAP Goose Bay Labrador
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies Radar. Oper tor
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By Object. appeared on. Ground Control Approach
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted Rither 3 different objects were. plotted. or one
object appeared three times
9. Size of Object(s) Size. of a normal. craft.
10. Color of Object(s) B/S = yes not peem,
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible) N/S.
12. Nature of Luminosity
N/S
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer 2.miles.
14. Speed of Object(s) .25 $0.30 NPH
15. Time in Sight lat sighting; N/S; 2 sighting; 6. mimites; 3d sighting: N/S
16. Tactics That of. an aircraft. making approach, for. landing.
17. Sound Made by Object(s) N/S.
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) 1st sighting: 170°:.2d sighting: 090°. 3d.
sighting: 270°
19. Apparent Construction (or What Material or Substance)
#/S
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail N/S
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time
#/$
22. Peculiarities Noted
None
23. Summary of Incident
(over)
(Attach a Soparate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)
Radar Sighting of Unknown Aircraft
Reported from MP Goose Bay. Labrador
Incident: 188
Sighting occurred at 08122 29 Oct 1948 when an unidentified
object appeared on Ground Control Approach. Scope was approximately
two miles from center of field on a bearing of 170°. Object traveled
about two miles and disappeared. No report on altitude was determined.
Estimated rate of speed was 25 to 30 MPH. GCA operator called in
another operator to verify his findings. Object again appeared at
08192 and remained in scope until 08252. At 0819 the object appeared
on a bearing of 090° and moved slowly in a wide are to 270° and again
disappeared. Object again appeared at 09162 east of the field on a
heading of 270° about 2 miles distant from the field in perfect allign-
ment with runway 27. It appeared to be the name as an aircraft making
approach for landing. Size appeared to be the same as that of an air-
craft at either extremely low or extremely high altitude. Object WES
very clear on GCA scope at all times. Plotting on base map indicates
that object was in vicinity of Hamilton River at the time of the first
spotting. The second spotting placed it in the immediate vicinity of
Lake Melville and Dook Area.
INCIRENT SUMMARY SHIFT
Incident No. 189
1.
Date and Time of Observation: 22 Sept 1948 about 1530 hours
2. Where Sighted: Near Turner AT Base, Albany. Ga
3.
Observer's Position:
Air - while acting as co-pilet
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: Lt Martin G. Rubisch, Eglin Auriliary Fid
R. Belin AT Base, Plan
5. Occupation and/ or hoobies: Asst Combat Operations Officer - Co-pilot
motion of
6.
Attention Attracted by: / an approaching object
7.
Number of Object(s) Seen:
1
E.
size of Object(s):
Sise of a radio-controlled model plane (5 to 10 ft)
9.
Color of Object(s):
metallic and shiny
10.
Shape (Sketch if Possible)
Undetermined
11.
Nature of Luminosity:
N/S - apparently none
(directed brom of light?)
12.
Altitudo of Object:
Between 1500 and 2000 ft
(astimuted)
13. Estimated Distance of bjeet from Observ r: 7873 - 1/2 mile horisontally
Approximately 500' laterally.
14.
Estimated Sound of Object:
about 250 MPH
15.
Time in Sight:
*
3
seconds
16. Tactics: *W7S Level flight
17.
Sound Stude b: Obj. ct(s): - Unknown
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) 335°
19. Apparent Constructi n: Metallic
20.
Effect on Clouds:
N/S - GATU
1.
Exhaust Trail Color of):
E/S
22.
Janner of Disappoprance:
I/S
23.
Weath r Conditions at Time of Sighting: CAVU
24.
Peculibrities Noted:
No wings or rudder
25.
Summary of Incident:
(over)
(See otteched page)
Incident: 189
While acting as co-pilet on a 0-47 aircraft emroute from Eglin
Auxiliary Field #2 to Turner AT Base at approximately 1530 hours EST
22 Sept 48, Lt Martin G. Rubisch observed an object approaching
at an angle of about 25°. The 0-47 at the time was approaching
Turner Field from the Southwest at an altitude of about 2,000 ft.
The object appeared to be about 500 feet lower and about 2,000 to
1500 feet away and traveling at an estimated speed of 250 MPH.
Lt Rubisch stated that the object appeared about the size of a
radio controlled model airplane (5 to 10 ft). Be could not determine
the anape but said he could not observe wings or rudder. He could
give no other description other than it was a metallic shiny object.
No one else aboard the C-47 observed the object.
Ability to determine color, speed of moving objects and
Commander distance was determined excellent, however the observer's size at
to WES interviewed and he stated that Lt Rubisch is Squadron inclined
by associate officers.
exaggerate and is a person W ose opinion is not highly regarded
Observer at was able to closely cowroborate information given him
to first interrogation. though the interrogating officer by inclined
think that Lt Rubisch was given to exaggeration. It was
intelligence and sound character.
inion of the interrogating officer that the observer was was of the normal
ENCIDENT SUBJARY SHEET
(To be filled out and retained in files)
Incident: 190
1. Date of Observation 11 October 1948
2. Time of Observation 1300 hours.
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted Nembiberg 40 Base, Germany
4. Observer's Position ground
(1.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer N/S , observed. by 6 military personnel of 86th
Fighter Ving, Neubiberg AT Base
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies #/s
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By
E/S
E. Number of Object(s) Sighted 1.
9. Size of Object(s) N/S but.it caused. an All-SO craft flying. between. object
and observer to appear small in relation to the sise of the object
10. Color of Object(s) silver and yery. shiny.
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible) Round - but unable. to determine if. disc or. ballist
shaped
12. Nature of Luminosity reflected light
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer 40.000 ft. altitude
14. Speed of Object(s) Did, not. appear to. $0,move move pas got smaller - presumably because
it continued to rise
15. Time in Sight 45 signtes
16. Tactics 1/3 = appeared. stationary
17. Sound Made by Object(s) N/S
18. Direction of Flight of Objuct(s) Appeared on, a 50°. heading. f/Boobiberg. AT Base
19. Apparent Construction (of What Matcrial or Substance) metallic
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail
Object disappeared behind
a thin layer of clouds
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time : . Clouds at 20,000.8$ - sunlight
22. Peculiarities Noted None.
23. Summary of Incident (over)
(Attach a Separate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)
Incident: 190
On 11 October 1948 at approximately 1300 hours an unidentified
object was observed by six military personnel of 86th Fighter Wing
Neubiberg AF Base, Neubiberg. Germany. Object was estimated to be
at 40,000 ft on & 50° heading from Neubiberg AP Bace and was
sighted continuously for 45 minutes, gradually becoming smaller and
smaller - apparently rising but no change in compass direction WELS
noted and it was suparently not influenced by the winds aloft.
The visible circumference of the object appeared round but it could
not be ascertained if it were diso-shaped or halli:t-shaped. It
VO : silver in color and very shiny in the rays of the sun. An
AF-80 craft flying between the object and the observers on the ground
appeared small in relation to the size of the object. The estimated
altitute of the jet was 25,000 ft. Object was lost to view when a
thin layer of clouds (estimated to be at about 20,000 ft) passed
between the object and the ground observers.
High reliability 10 given the personnel sighting this object.
J
:
INCIDENT SUNSARY SHEET
(To he filled out and retained in files)
"moident: 191
1. Date of Observation 24 October. 1948
2. Time of Observation 1545 OST.
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted 10 miles Southwest. of Junet on. City. Кодрада
4. Observer's Position ground position
(i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer Deptain Glenn ... inher. Bank $-3 Officer, Ft
Rilay. Kansas
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies Base .S-3 Officer
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By N/S
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted
1
9. Size of Object(s)
N/A
10. Color of Object(s)
"metallic"
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible)
R/d
12. Nature of Luminosity N/S
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer approx 7.000 ft
14. Speed of Object(s) faster the any known aircreft
15. Time in Sight m/s
16. Tactics m/s
17. Sound Made by Object(s) M/S
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s)
First West then turned South
19. Apparent Construction (of What Material or Substance) matallic
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail
N/S
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time
CAVU Visibility 15 miles
Wind SSW
22. Peculiarities Noted
23. Summary of Incident
(over).
(Attach a Separate Sheet if Additional Space is Needod)
Incident: 191
At 1545 CST 24 Oct 1948 Capt Glenn Huber, Base S-3 Officer,
Ft Riley. Kansas, sighted an unidentified metallic object
proceeding in a general westerly direction. The object was
viewed from a ground position 10 miles from Junction City, Kensas,
Altitude appeared over 7,000 feet. It was traveling with the
speed of a fast aircraft. It then turned south at a speed
greater them any aircraft he had ever seen. Visibility was
excellent. Wind South-Southwest.
I CIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
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Incident: 192
1. Date of Observation 24 Dar 1948
2. Time of Observation early evening around 5:45 P. M.
3. UNIVERSITY of Sighted Winnedo ta From while ground traveling OR route on to highway Targo, 152 4. D. mer
4. Observer's Position ground
(i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer
.
L. G. Senders & Wife, 9th Street, North Tergo,
Morth Dakota
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies N/S
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By
light
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted
1
9. Size of Object(s) B/S
10. Color of Object(s) 4/5 :
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible) M/S
12. Nature of Luminosity 4/8 -
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observor N/S
14. Speed of Object(s) ? or 3 times faster than a plane
15. Time in Sight N/S
16. Tactics horisonțal (11ght
17. Sound Made by Object(s) . 4/$
18. Direction of Flight of Objuct(s)
last to West direction
"light"
19. Apparent Construction (of What Material or Substance)
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail N/S
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time
Visibility was good
22. Peculiarities Noted
None
23. Summary of Incident
(oyer)
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Incident: 192
While motoring on U. S. Highway #52 in a northwestern direction
on the outskirts of Moorhead, Minnesota, Mr. L. G. Sanders &
wife observed a light traveling in BD east to west direction.
Mr. Sanders first observed the light which was to his right and
pointed it out to his wife who also clearly saw it. Visibility
at the time was good. Observer estim ted that he could have seen
a plane at the distance he estimated the object to have been.
The speed was two or three times faster than a plane. Both
agreed that it could not have been a meteor because of the length
of time it was visible and because the direction of flight war a
slight rise rather than down.
I
DENT SUIGARY SHEET
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1: Date of Observation
Oct.48
Incident 193
2. Time of Observation Between 1200 and 1430
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted 2 miles west.of Nembiberg AF-Base
4. Observer's Position Ground - at.housing.project.2.miles.west housing. west of the. base
(i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer 5/3
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies N/O
7. Attention Attracted to Object (a) by
N/S-
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted
1
9. Size of Object(s)
M/S
10. Color of Object(s)
black
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible) Hound
12. Nature of Luminosity
E/S
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer
B/S
14. Speed of Chject(s) Paster than F-47. type plans
15. Time in Sight
a
nimbes
16. Tactics a/s
17. Sound Tade by Object(s)
M/S
18. Direction of Flight of Objuct(s) Southwest course
19. Apparont Construction (Of What Motorial or Substance)
N/S
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail
A/S
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time B/S
22. Peculiarities Noted
E/S
23. Summary of Incident (over)
(Attach a Separate Theot if Additional Space is Needed)
Incident #193
On
October 1948 between 1200 and 1430 hours an unidentified
flying object was sighted from a housing project 2 milew west of
Neubiberg Air Force Base by men of the base. when sighted the
object was between observer and
The sun was high. Altitude of the object which was pursuing a southwest
course could not be determined. Visible circumference WAS round but
overall shape and size could not be determined. The color was black.
Speed could not be estimated but appeared faster than F-47 type aircraft.
Object sighted for approxim tely 2 minutes.
Evaluation: B-2
CIDENT SUNJARY SHEET
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1. Date of Observation 1040 A.M.
Incident 194
2. Time of Observation 3.Nov.1948
now identified
3. Where WSS Object(s) Sighted Hear. Apdrews, Fld.
4. Observer's Position Aircraft #37821
(i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer Lt Cop Pain, Coast Guard Pilot (original report)
and by 2 fighter pilots of the & Fighter wine. who verified the sighting
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies
pilot
7. Attontion Attracted to Object (s) by I/S
E. Number of Object(s) Sighted I balloons in a cluster
9. Size of Ot Ject(s)
1/5
10. Color of Object(s)
X/S
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible) round : that of balloom
12. Nature of Luminosity W/S
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer I/S
Elevation: 43,000 feet
14. Speed of Object(c)
2 MRH
15. Time in Sight N/S
16. Tactics N/S
17. Sound Made by Object(s)
11/3
18. Diroction of Flight of Objuct(s) heading of. approximately Luga
19. Apparent Construction (of What Enterial or Substance) 11. B that of. balloon
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail B/S
21. Weather Conditions.Frist clouds inc the atp roximately Time 5:000 feet
good visibility - scattered tp proken.
22. Peculiarities Noted Resembled an intestine
that had been inflated
23. Summary of Incident (over)
(Attach a Separate 3heat if Additional Space is Needed)
Original report was classified top-secret. Strategic Air Command
requested original messages be destroyed.
At 10:40 A. M. on 3 Nov 48 two Mustang fighters of the 82d Fighter
Wing were dispatched to investigate the sighting reported by Lt
Com Pain, a Goast Guard pilot, viao reported the original sighting.
The pilots upon reaching 22,000 feet sighted the unidentified object.
They kept on climbing until they reached 37,000 feet. They estimated
the object to be another five or six thousand feet above them. At this
height the object resembled an intestine that had been inflated and
it appe red 5 to 6 times higher than wide. Sketches were not available.
Speed was estim ted to be about 2 mph. Heading approximately 45%
First report by Strategic Air Commend identified the object tentatively
as a heavenly body.
Subsequent information received by Lt Roberkemper, Coast Guard Officer
stationed at Salem identified the craft as a cosmie ray equipment carrier
used by MIT. Later it was definitely established that the craft sighted
was a clu ter of eight balloons used by MIT for cosmie ray research.
This incident is considered closed in that definite identity has been
established,
INCITENT SURRARY & ST
Incident No. 195
1. Date and Time of Observation: 31 October 1948
- 15452
2. Where Sighted: Goose Bay Labrador
3. Observer's Position: Goose Bay. Labrador from GCA Unit
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: GCA Operator, Col Jones, Capt Verner
Newfoundland Base Command, Ft Pepperell, Newfoundland
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: GGA Over tor, Commanding Officer end Group
Commander.
6.
Attention Attracted by:
Target on PPI Scope
7. Number of Object(s) Seen:
]
8. Size of Object(s): Undetermined
9. Color of Cbject(s): N/C
10.
Shape (Sketch if Possible) N/S
11.
Nature of Luminosity:
N/S
(directid beam of licht?)
12. Altitude of Object: N/S
(istimated)
1). Estimated Distance of bjeet from Cheery r: 3 miles south of field
14. Estimated Joice of Object: 25 1252 25
15. Time in Sight: N/S
16.
Tactics:
N/S
17. Sound Sade b. Obj ct(s): N/S
18. Dircction of Flight of Object(s) Southwest
19. Apparent Construction: N/S
20. Effect on Clouds:
N/S
1. Exhaust Trail Coler of): N/S
22. Manner of Disapponrance: Went into ground clutter at 6 miles
23. Weath r Condition ns at Time of Sighting: N/S.
24. Peculibrities Noted: N/S
25. Summary of Incident:
(Over)
(See attached page)
Incident: 195
On 31 Oct 19:8:at 1 45 z. GCA Crerator at Goose Bay, Labrador
noticed & target on PFI Score Number 1. It (the object) appe red
to be about 3 miles smith of the field and was traveling on &
southwest heading. It went into e ground clutter at 6 Hiles.
The blip traveled at & speed of approximately 25 M. : This is
target sighting WOS verified by Base Commander C. 2. Jones and by
Group Commander Centain Verner, was were in the mit et the time.
CIDENT SUIDARY SHEET
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Incident: 196
1. Date of Observation 1 Nov 1948
2. Time of Observation 2145 z
3. Where WBS Object(s) Sighted 3-3/4 miles from It Matadrew. Newfoundland
4. Observer's Position GCA Scope
(1.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Namo and Address of Observer Dr. 2 GCA aperatars, It McAndrew. MewfoundLand
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies
GCA operators oper tors
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) Ly blip appeared on radarscope
8. Number of Objoct(s) Sighted
2
9. Size of Object(s)
too large for , bird and too small for an aircraft
10. Color of Object(s) N/S - could not be ascertained
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible) A/S cquld not be asqertained
12. Nature of Luminosity
M/S
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer
3-3/4 milen at first
14. Speed of Object(c)
estimated qt almost a mile a mimute - 60 XR MPH
15. Time in Sight
4 minutes and 7. qeçonda - timed with stop watch
16. Tactics n/s
17. Sound Made by Object(s) B/S
18. Direction of Flight of Objuct(s) On heading of 249° Disappeared on bearing
of 182°
19. Apparont Construction (of What Material or Substance) M/S
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail
1 Could not be ascertaned
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time
N/S.
22. Peculiaritios Notod
N/S
23. Summary of Incident (over)
(Attach a Separate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)
Incident 196
Target picked up on GCA scope at 21458 1 Nov at 3-3/4 miles
from station on a bearing of 123° from st tion. Traveled on &
heading of approx 249° and disappe red at 7-1/2 miles on a bearing of
182° from the station. Blip traveled the 4 miles in 4 minutes and
7 seconds timed with a stop watch. A speed of approximately 60 MPH.
Operator stated blip WILE too small at 7-1/2 miles to be an drenaft
MPH. Target witnessed by 2 GCA operators.
and too large to be a bird. Wind was from270 to 300° and at 5 to 10
INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
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1. Date of Observation
-35-0455 5th Nov 1948
Incident 197
2. Time of Observation 0435-0455
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted Richmond, Indiana
4. Observer's Position From "The Palladium-Item" building, Richmond, Indiana
(i.c. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer Dale Stevens. Sparts .Editon for The Palladium Item
Richmond, Indiana
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies Sports Mriter
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By Telephone call which referred his
attention to an object in the sky
8. Number of Object (s) Sighted
1
9. Size of Object(s) larger then 4 qtar
10. Color of Object(s) white
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible)
Round
12. Nature of Luminosity like that of. a brilliest star
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer #/# thought to be great distance
14. Speed of Object(s) Remained stationary.
15. Time in Sight 20 simites (from 0435 to 0455)
16. Tactics Remained stationary
17. Sound Made by Object(s) None
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s)
19. Apparent Construction (of What Material or Substance) N/a
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail No. exhaust trail - clouds
caused object to supear a bit dimner
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time Lou overeast at, about 1,000 Dr. opwever
when object was first observed the sky was alser with stars out.
22. Poculiarities Noted . Georme to flicker
23. Summary of Incident
Total)
(Attach a Separate Shoot if Additional Space is Needed)
5th Nov 1948
At approximately 0435 A. N./a woman phoned the Palladium-Item, Richmond
Indiana to ask if they bed observed a light in the east which she stated
resembled & flare hanging from a parachute. Mr. Dale Steven, a sports
writer, on the newspaper was in the office at the time and advised that
he would check on it. Immediately after the woman hung up a man called
with a similar statement. Mr. Stevens them looked out the window and
saw a brilliant white light a bit south of east. It seemed to flicker
& grest deal and appeared much larg r than a star so he discounted the
nossibility of it being n heavenly body. Lining it up with a corner of
a certain building and observing it for a few minutes he perceived no move-
ment. He then called the police but they knew nothing of it. He then
went to the upper roof and watched it for some 10 minutes. Coming down
he got a camera and took a time exposure of it. However, upon bis return
to the roof the object appeared dimmer due to an overcast. within five
more minutes the sky was overcast from low clouds estimated to be at about
1,000 feet. When the object was first observed the night WHB clear with
stars out. Mr. Stevens thought the size of the object appeared about 5 to
10 times that of a normal star, He took two pictures of the "floating light!
Mr. Stewens is considered to be 8 trustworthy person. His employer, Paul
s. Ingels st ted that he will attempt to obtain as many true facts as consible.
Be considers him honest and sincere. Mr. Stevens is R member of the
local Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Astromoner
Check with Professor David Telfair/of Earlham College revealed that it
whe the Professor's opinion that 1t couldn't have been a star
Check with MCIAXE-33 elicited the statement that the approximate burning
time of USAF Parachute Flares never exceeds 5 to 8 minutes and that they
are mostly designed for & burning time of only 3 minutes. There 1e, lowever,
& Tow Type Acrial FL re that consi ts of several three-minute flares
which is towed as a chaine behind an aircraft (but never dropped by a parachute)
end which are designed to burn one at a time to facilitiate night tracking
and gunnery practicies. Suggested obtaining of TN 9-1981 to compare
photographs of flare photographs with thatetaken by Mr. Stevens.
In "Look" magasine dated 22 Nov 18 there was an ticle/which appeared
describing an object
in the first gray light of down on Nov 6. It was a bright white ball with
a filmy white tail. Dr. Harley Wood, an astromoner in Sydney, flashed the
word that one of the most spectacular comets yet to appear in this century
had made its appearance in the sky over Australia. Three days later
early risers in the southern and western parts of the U. S. were able to ob erve
this body with the naked eye. The comet WH8 visible for a brief 60 minutes
before it W&B obscured by the sun's light.
ANCIDENT SUMMARY GREAT
Incident No. 198
1.
Date and Time of Observation:
6 Nov 1948 1157 hrs
2. Where Sighted: Immediately above Radar Site at Wakkanai, Japan
3. Observer's Position: Ground - operating radarscope
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Cbserver: I/S
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Radarscope operator
6.
Attention Attracted by:
blip on the radarscope
7. Number of Object(=) Scen:
Target at first appeared as single craft and
at times as 2 aircraft
E.
Size
of
Object(s):
normal for aircraft on radarscope
o:
Color of Object(s): I/S
(Object was not observed visually at any time)
10.
Shape (Sketch if Possible)
B/S
11. Nature of Luminosity: N/S
(directed brom of light?)
12. Altitude of Object: Unknown
(estimated)
13. Estimated Distance of abject from Observer: Could not be estimated
14. Estimated Socied of Object: Varying - from 160 miles to 240 miles per hour
15.
Time in Sight: Circled radar site contimuously for one hour and 5 minutes
16.
Tactics: Target at times gave impression of 2 fighter aircraft dog-fighting.
Continuously changed course.
17. Sound Sade by Object(s):
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) Circling
19. Apparent Construction: N/S
20. Effect on Clouds: N/S
1. Exhaust Trail Color of): N/S
22. Manner of Disappoerance: N/S
*23. Worth r Conditions at Time of Sighting: Low & high cloud formation
forming very dense overcast of unknown height.
24. Peculicrities Noted: Blip at times appeared single and at times gave
25. Summary of Incident: (over)
appearance of 2 aircraft in visinity
(See attriched page)
%
J
Incident: 198
Target appeared in ground clutter area during entire period of observation
Target was not observed in station area. and was not observed visually at
any time. At times the target appeared as 2 aircraft and at another time
as a single aircraft. Gave impression of 2 fighter craft dog-fighting.
Evaluated as Soviet aircraft conducting electronic reconnaissance mission.
Thought to be a Soviet "Ferret" sine the object was commuted to have held
a speed of 240 MPH and since the size of blip on radarscope was normal
for an aircr-ft. The unidentified aircraft circled (20 mile radius)
continuously for one hour and five minutes immediately above radar site
installed at Wakkansi. No authorized aircraft was in the vicinity.
Weather conditions precluded visual observation.
INCIDENT SUMMARY JIT
Incident No. 199
1. Date and Time of Observation: 30 Oct 1948 1430 PST
2.
Where Sighted:
15 miles northwest of Grays Harbor. Washington
10 miles off coast
3. Observer's Position: Air while flying an 1-82 type aircraft on 8 northerly
(i. e., ground, Lir, control tower, etc.) course at 240 MPH
4.
Name and Address of Cbserver: Major Morris, Pilot and Lt Kunsman,
318th All Weather Fighter Sq. 325th Fighter ap, McChord AT Base, Washington
5.
Occupation and/or hobbies: As above
6.
Attention Attracted by: E/S
7. Number of Object(s) Seen:
from 10 to 20
8.
Size of Object(s):
No idea of size - could not be determined
oi
Color of Object(s):
yellow then white
10.
Shape (Sketch if Possible) undetermined - thought they were egg-shaped
11.
Nature of Luminosity:
R/2
No outstanding reflection
(directed been of light?)
12.
Altitude of Object:
Approx 8,000 ft
(estimated)
15.
Estimated Distance of abject from Observ too far away to determine a
definite shape
14.
Estimated Sport of Object: Could not be estimated
15.
Time in Sight:
20 seconds
16.
Tacties:
horisontal flight with no apparent change of altitude - not
trying to attack of to escape
17.
Sound Cade by obj ct(s): no sound
18.
Direction of Flight of Cbject(s) Westerly course for about 17 seconds,
then changed to a northerly course and disappeared
19. Apparent Construction: Seemed translucent
20.
Effect on Clouds: N/S
1.
Exhaust Trail Color of): No evidence of eximust
22.
Menner of Disappo erance:
Seemed to dissolve - they didn't go far enough
to fade from view
23.
Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: 5 mile visibility. - fog and smoke
24. Peculicrities Noted: Appear translucent
25.
Summary of Incident: (over)
(See attached page)
Incident: 199
When Lt Kunsman sav the objects they appeared as a very small compact
group. At that time they were at 1000 ofclock position. Later
at a 1:00 o'clook position they seemed to string out to an in-line
formation. At first Kunsman could not identify anything. At the
time there were clouds up and down the coast but none in the observer's
vicinity. The first mlor mlor Kunsman noticed was yellow. At 1:00 position
the color appeared white. At that time Kunsman thought they were sea-
gulls. Thought there were from 10 to 20. At no time did Kunzman
identify any object. He saw something and mentioned 1t to Maj Morris
the pilot who was fairly busy at the time and didn't sea the objects.
Objecte came around to a 3:00 o'clock position in approximately the
same type formation and white in color, then made & turn back to
a 2:30 position. paralleling the course of the T-82-1 and then faded
such as an exhaust fume from an airplane would. At first the object
appeared yellow then changed to white. The shape seemed to change
slightly. Be thought that they looked egg-shaped. Part of the time
they appeared rather translucent - immediately before disappearance.
(In this respect it is pointed out that there was fog and smoke in the
vicinity according to weather reports for the vicinity of Grays Harbor)
No estimation could be made as to size. Objects disappeared on a
northerly course. No evidence of aggressive or evasive tactics.
Speed could not be estimated.
NCITENT SUMMARY SHEPT
Incident No. 200
1. Date and Time of Observation: 17 Oct 48
1610Z
2. Where Sighted: Crescent City, Calif
3. Observer's Position:
ground
(1. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer:
Edgar W. Allen, 3rd and Lauf Ave.,
Crescent City, Calif.
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Barber
6.
Attention Attracted by:
Glint of light
7. Number of Object(s) Seen:
1
8. Size of Object(s):
25 feet long
9. Color of Object(s): silver
10.
Shape (Sketch if Possible)
eggahaped with fine
11.
Nature of Luminosity:
N/S
(directed beam of light?)
12.
Altitude of Obj. ct:
(5,000 to 25,000 feet) - Mr Allen thought 10,000 ft.
(estimated)
2 miles
13.
Estimated Distance of object from Observer:
*/2
at a 60° angle of elevation from horizon
- was seen laterally
14.
Estimated Speed of Object: 300 mph
15. Time in Sight: 2 to 4 minutes
16.
Tactics: Made 1 short bank and then reaimed course
17.
Sound Made by Obj ct(s):
none
18.
Direction of Flight of Object(s)
southerly
19. Apparent Construction: solid construction - like nickel plated
20.
Effect on Clouds:
None
21.
Exhaust Trail Color of):
None
22.
Manner of Disapporance:
Faded from view
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:
Ceiling: Unlimited - visibility
20 miles
24.
Peculicrities Noted:
Object shaped like bullet - no wings being noticeable
25.
Summary of Incident:
(See attached page)
I
Incident: 200
About 1610, 17 Oct 1948 while at his home at 3rd and Lauf Ave.,
Crescent City, Calif, E. W. Allen saw a silver colored object at
an estimated height of about 10,000 ft which resembled a plane
traveling at high speed. Object was shaped like a bullet, no
wings being noticeable. However, a tail structure was visible.
The object had the appearance of being nickel-plated. No smoke
or noise was noticeable.
Mr Allen is a man between 45 and 50 yrs of age and has a good
reputation among friends and neighbors, is of average intelligence
and good character.
Local flight schedules revealed no known flights. No releases of
test vehicles in vicinity at the time.
NCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
Incident No. 200a
1. Date and Time of Observation: 17 Oct 1948. - 1610
2. Where Sighted: Crescent City Light Station
3.
Observer's Position: ground
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: Andrew N. Siler, Grants Pass, Oregon
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Fisherman
6.
Attention Attracted by:
sound which came from piper cub plane flying
in vicinity
7.
Number of Object(s) Seen:
1
8.
Size of Object(s):
N/S
9.
Color of Object(s):
silver
10.
Shape (Sketch if Possible)
egg-shaped - similar to blimp
11.
Nature of Luminosity:
N/S
(directed betim of light?)
12.
Altitude of Object:
N/S
(estimated)
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:
N/S
14.
Estimated Speed of Object:
300 MPH
15.
Time in Sight:
E/S
16.
Tactics:
N/S
17. Sound Made by Object(s): None
18.
Direction of Flight of Object(s)
South
19.
Apparent Construction:
N/S
20.
Effect on Clouds:
N/S - no clouds
21.
Exhaust Trail Color of): none
22. Manner of Disapponrance: did not notice
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: CAVU-- visibility 20 miles
24.
Poculiarities Noted:
No wings or tail structure
25.
Summary of Incident:
(See attached page)
Incident: 200a
At about 1610, 17 Oct 1948 Mr Andrew N. Siler, a fisherman, heard the
sound of a plane. Looking up he saw a silver-colored egg-shaped object
that had the appearance of a small blimp traveling south at about 300
mph. No wings or tail structure Was visible nor was there any smoke
visible. No noise was heard from the object. The sound which attracted
observer's attention came from & small piper cub type plane. Mr Siler
did not watch to observe where the object went.
.NCIDENT SUMMARY SHIPT
Incident No. 200b
1.
Date and Time of Observation:
17 Oct 48
1610
2.
Where Sighted:
Crescent City, Calif
3.
Observer's Position:
ground
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4.
Name and Address of Observer:
Ernest Haley Box 496, Cresent City, Celif
5. Occupation and/or hobbies:
Dry Cleaner
6.
Attention Attracted by:
glint of light
7. Number of Object(:) Seen:
1
8. Size of Object(s):
Unknown
9. Color of Object(s):
Unknown Color
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) like small plane
11.
Nature of Luminosity:
reflected light
(directed beam of light?)
12.
Altitude of Object:
Between 20 and 25,000 ft
(estimated)
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:
N/S
14.
Estimated Goord of Object:
N/S
15.
Time in Sight:
4 to 5 minutes
16.
Tactics:
Made a 45° turn and bank to the right, then made sharp turn
to the south
17.
Sound Made by Cbject(s):
none
18. Dircction of Flight of Object(s)
southerly
19. Apparent Construction: metallic
20. Effect on Clouds:
N/S
1. Exhaust Trail Color of):
none
22. Manner of Disappocrance:
gradually disappeared
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:
cavu
24.
Poculierities Noted:
None
25.
Summary of Incident:
(over)
(See attached page)
Incident: 200b
At about 1610, 17 Oct 1948 Mr Ernest Haley saw a small silver colored
object resembl ng & small plane proceeding in a southerly direction
3. E. of Battery Point, Creseent City, at an altitude between 20 and
25,000 feet. The object remained in view for 4 to 5 minutes. At one
time it made a 45° turn and bank to the right, a sharp bright flash
came from the object as the sun bit the topside, the object then made a
sharp turn to the south and gradually disappeared.
Mr Haley is about 47 years of age, of good character and reputation
and of average intelligence. Re is considered reliable.
.NCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
Incident No. 200c
1. Date and Time of Observation: 17 Oct 1948 1610
2. Where Sighted: Crescent City, Calif
3. Observer's Position:
(i, e., ground, air, control ground tower, etc.)
4.
Name and Address of Observer:
Mrs Elise Henggi, 150 S. A. St.,
Crescent City, Calif
5.
Occupation and/or hobbies:
housewife
6.
Attention Attracted by:
Glint of light
7.
Number of Object(s) Seen:
1
S. Size of Object(s):
"small"
9.
Color of Object(s):
silver
10.
Shape (Sketch if Possible)
elliptic
11.
Nature of Luminosity:
reflected light as light against a mirror
(directed beam of light?)
12.
Altitude of Object:
N/S
(estimated)
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observ r: N/S
14.
Estimated Speed of Object:
"very fast"
15. Time in Sight: N/S
16.
Tactics: Made a sharp bank of sbout 45° to the right, resumed course
17.
Sound Lade by Object(s): none
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s)
N/S
Southerly
19.
Apparent Construction:
N/S - presumably metallic
20.
Effect on Clouds:
1/2x
N/S
21.
Exhaust Trail Color of):
none noticed
22.
Manner of Disapporance:
N/S - disappeared at sea
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: CAVU
24.
Peculiarities Noted:
***
Brightness of the object
25. Summary of Incident:
(See attached page)
Incident: 200C
While conversing with Mr Ernest Haley on Battery Point, Crescent
City, Calif, Mrs Elise Henggi, housewife, FEW a small silver-colored
object that reflected light. The object WHS elliptic in shape and
was traveling very fast in a southerly direction and remained in
sight for 2 minutes. It was traveling about 5,000 feet higher than
a plane flying north. Shortly after sighting, the object made a sharp
bank of about 45° to the right then resumed its course, disappearing
to sea. No smoke or noise was heard from the object. At all times
the object gave off B brilliant flash like that of sunlight on a
glass mirror.
Mrs Henggi is 70 years of age, of Swiss extraction, and is a long-
time resident of Crescent City. She is of gverage intelligence,
and has a good character and reputation. She had no idea of speed,
range or altitude. She thought the object different than any other
airborne carft she had ever seen. The brightness of the object
impressed her most.
INCIDENT SUBJARY SHEET
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Incident: 201
1. Date of Observation
31 Oct 1948
2. Time of Observation
02302
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted Overhead - Aray Air Basq. Apoxes
4. Observer's Position
ground
(i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer Staff Sgt. Joseph J. Bernett, AP 13127245. APO 406
New York
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies
US 47
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By
M/S
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted
1
9. Size of Object(s)
N/S
10. Color of Object(s) : pt pale yellow or light orange color
11. Shape (Skutch if Possible)
flat round shape
12. Nature of Luminosity Not stated
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer B/S
14. Speed of Chject(s) approximate speed thought to be around 160 MPH
3 to 5 minutes
15. Time in Sight
16. Taclics
weaving but maintaining course, Did not change altitude
none heard
17. Sound Tade by Object(s)
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s)
northerly direction
N/S
19. Apparent Construction (of What Material or Substance)
20. Effect of Objects or. Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail
E/S - no valor trails
Disappé ted Behind cloudé
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Timo
3 strato sumples at 2500 foot
visibility 15 miles, winds from southwest at 7 & 8 MPH
22. Poculiarities Noted
"waying". but forward motion
(over)
23. Summary of Incident
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Incident: 201
Staff Sgt Joseph J. Barnett, AP 13127245. AATS APO 406. N. Y. reported
the fol owing: On 31 Oct 48 at approximately 02302 be noticed a flat
round object weaving overhead but maintaining a northerly course at an
approximate speed of 160 MPH. Object was pale yellow or light orange
color and not bluswhite. Seemed to maintain the same altitude and
disappeared behind clouds. The object was viewed from 3 to 5 minutes.
No vapor trails were seen nor was any sound heard.
INCIDENT SUNSARY SHEET
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1. Date of Observation 32 Oct 1948
Incident: 201A
2. Time of Observation 02302
3. Where WSS Object(s) Sighted overhead - Army Air Base, Asores
4.. Observer's Position .Ground
(i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer PFC Robert R: Anderson; AP .1107513 of AATS,
APO 406, N. Y.
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies
USAP.
7. Attontion Attracted to Object (s) By S/Sgt-Jeesph J. Bernett.
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted
1
9. Size of Object(s)
...
larger than a star
10. Color of Object(s) orange
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible)
round-
12. Nature of Luminosity
E/S
13. Ectimated Distance of Object from Observer 2000-5000- above clouds which were
14. Speed 01 Object(s) 800 MPH
at 2500 feet, or approx 4500 ft
15. Time in Sight Approximately 2 minutes
16. Tactics would wring forward and their backward 1s - direction it visa moving
17. by Object(s) Nor strund heard
but Sound-ado maintaining its forward velocity.
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) northerly direction
19. Apparont Construction (of What Material or Substance) B/S
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail
disappeared behind aloud
No rapor trails noticed
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time -3 stratus-gumalas at 2500 ster
visibility 15 miles, vinds from southwest at 7 a 8 MPH; Temperature: 69
22. PAM IDAHA as Noted Object would swing forward and then bedieverd in -same
direction but still .mintained forward velocity.
23. Summary of Incident
.
(over)
(Attach a Soparate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)
Incident: 201A
At approximately 02302 31 Oct 48. Staff Sgt Joseph J. Barnett pointed
out an object to PFC Robert R. Anderson who described it as being
round, orange in color and larger than a star. Object was moving in
a northerly direction at an estimated speed of 800 MPH. Altitude was
estimated as 2000-3000 feet above the clouds which were reported to be
at 2500 feet. This would give an approximate altitude of from 4500 to 5500
feet. Object would swing forward and then backward but always maintained
its forward velocity. Object was seen for approximately 2 minutes before
it disappeared behind a cloud. No sound was heard.
INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
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1. Date of Observation 31,Opt,1948 Opt
Incident: 2013
2. Time of Observation 0300z to. 03302
3. Where was Cbject(s) Sighted Overhead at Aray Air Base, Ameren.
4. Observer's Position ground
(i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer PTC Theodor Vlas
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies
USAX
7. Attention Attracted to Chject (s) By . 4/8
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted
1
9. Size of Object(s) of light bulb
10. Color of Object(s) white with yellqwish tist
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible)
like light bulb
12. Nature of Luminosity
I/S
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer M/S
14. Speed of Philoct(s)
30. MPR
15. Timo in Sight M/S
16. Tactics
steadily. gaining altitude
17. Sound Mode by Object(s) No sound heard
18. Direction of Flight of Objuct(s)
northerly
19. Apparent Construction (of What Material or Substance)
N/S
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds ond/or Schnust Trail
disappeared behind. cland
No vapor trails noticed.
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time =3. stratus. cumulas at 2500. feet
visibility 15 miles, winds from SW at 7 s 8 MPH; Temperature: 69; depoint: 63.
22. Peculiarities Noted None
23. Summary of Incident (over)
(Attach a Separate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)
Incident: 201 B
Vlas described object as a light bulb moving upward and forward at an
estimated speed of 25 to 30 MPH. Object was white with a yellowish tint
and vas proceeding in a northerly direction and steadily gained altitude.
Object disappeared behind a cloud and could not be loc ted again. No vapor
trails noticed and no sound heard.
It was the opinion of 4-2, that object sighted in each instance was a
weather balloon with a light swinging from it.
INCIDENT SUMMARY SHIPT
Incident No. 202
1. Date and Time of Observation: 8 Nov 48 1850 EST
2. Where Signted: Newark AP Base, Newark, B. J. 40° 42' If 74° 10' W
3. Observer's Position: ground
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: Maund 3. Cisek, 108-44 Liverpool St
Jamaica, Long Island
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Civilian Dispatcher. Newark AT Base. Regular
participant in Reserve flying activities. Former Capt. USAFR.
6. Attention Attracted by: Was preparing to scan the sky when object was
observed
7.
Number of Object(s) Seen: 1
8.
Size of Object(s):
Same relative diameter as the moon but with little
or no depth (thickness)
9. Color of Object(s): pale luminous - 1/3 brightness of moon
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) disc - round with little or nor depth
11.
Nature of Luminosity:
Appeared as luminous object
(directed been of light?
12, Altitude (estimated) of Object: 5,000 to 6,000 ft
13. Estimated Distance of bjeet from Observ r: Appeared at 459 angle above
horison.
14.
Estimated Speed of Object: 800 MPH
15. Time in Sight: one second or less
16. Tactics: made are toward south southeast - performed comparatively
horisontal flight
17.
Sound Lade by Cbject(s): no sound
18.
Dircction of Flight of Object(s)
south southeast
19. Apparent Construction: N/S - luminous
20. Effect on Clouds:B/S
21. Exhaust Trail Color of): N/C
22. Monner of Disapponrance: * Passed out of sight over another hanger.
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: Moonlit night - clear
24. Peculicrities Noted: Object seemed to have no depth and maintained a
steady luminosity
25.
Summary of Incident: (over)
(See attached page)
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1. Date of Observation 17 Nov 1948
Incident: 203
2. Time of Observation 1418 Z
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted 56° 10' North Latitude by 117° 30' Mest Longitude
Peace River, Alberta Province - some 250 wiles IIIV of Edmonton
4. Observer's Position From 7.000 ft enroute to Kittignsuit, E, W.,7, from Eimonton,
(i.e. ground, air, control tower, 1st etc.) It James Toomey, Edmonton, Alberta, Can.
5. Name and Address of Observer
Edmonton. Alberta, Canada.
s/sgt Orno c, Blink, AT 20725676, Radio Operator
(?) Pilot &
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies Radio Operator with crey
7: Attention Attracted to Object (s) By B/S
E. Number of Object(s) Sighted 1
9. Size of Object(s) Approximately 50' in beight
10. Color of Object(s) flaging orenge color
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible) .. 966 shaped. with tail
12. Nature of Luminosity flame
13. Estimated Distanco of Object from Observer N/S
Altitude: Estimated at approximately 18,000 feet
14. Speed of Object(s) Unknown
15. Timo in Sight Momentary
16. Tactics appeared to be in 4 aballov dive
17. Sound Made by Object(s) none
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) Southwest
19. Apparent Construction (of What Material or Substance) "flame".
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail R/S but illuminated the
sky momenterily behind it - had & tail
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Timo Overoast with tops at approx 4500'.
NSL. High deck of thin broken stratus clouds at approx 12,000 ft.
22. Poculiaritios Noted B/S
23. Summary of Incident (over)
smarra
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SECRET
Incident: 203
A bright flaming orange object similar in shape to an % with a tail
was observed near Peace River, Alberta Province, some 250 miles BV of
Edmonton, by 1st Lt James Toomay & S/Sgt Onno c. Blink, Radio Operator.
while on first leg of flight from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to Kittigasuit,
N. W. . The object was momentarily sighted above a deck of broken stratus
clouds. The crew were flying at 7,000 ft MSL on top of an overcast when
the object W: 8 sighted. Altitude was judged as approximately 18,000 feet
and the object appeared in a shallow dive. There vas no sound. Object
had a tail which tapered to a point. It was on a southwest heading at an
unknown speed. As it passed 1t momenterily illuminated the sky behind 1t.
SHORET
2-77627
SECRET
At 1850 hours, 8 Nov 48, Edmand J. Cisek was standing just outside Hanger
#7, Newark AT Base, when glancing up toward the moon be perceived a pale
luminous object race across the sky. It was about 1/3 the brightness of
the moon, round like a disc with little or no depth (thickness). It
appeared to be about the same relative diameter as the moon and was traveling
from the north northwest in an are toward the south southeast. Object was
seen about one second or less. It passed out of sight over another hanger.
No sound was he rd. Speed W&S estimated at 800 MPH. Observer states that
he had observed jet aircraft make tactical approaches at approximately 600
mph and judged the speed of the object was at least 200 mph faster. From
where be stood Cisek could see approximately 75% of the path of the object.
The neak of its are was approximately 45° above the horizon to the west
southwest of bis position. Altitude was judged to be 5,000 to 6,000 feet.
Mr Cisek 1s a very reliable employee. highly intelligent and of excellent
character.
There were no reports of commercial, private and military craft flying in the
vicinity at the time.
No reports were received relative to po sible releases of testing devices in
the vicinity.
SECRET
INCIDENT SUNDARY SHEET
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1. Date of Observation
8 Nov 1640
Incident 204
2. Time of Observation
1640 Sumrise
3. Where Was Object(s) Sighted
Panama
4. Observer's Position Ground - Panama
(i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer Solera
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies
Weather observer
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By
N/S
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted
1
9. Size of Object(s) Larger than planet Vemis
10. Color of Object(s)
like star
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible)
that of a comet
12. Nature of Luminosity
that of const
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer
B/S
14. Speed of Object(s) B/S -
15. Time in Sight 40 mimtes
16. Tactics
N/S
17. Sound Mode by Object(s) I/S
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) M/S
19. Apparont Construction (of What Motorial or Substance) m/s
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail
long cone of light
sunrise
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time
22. Peculiarities Noted
M/S
23. Summary of Incident (over)
(Attach a Separate 2heot if Additional Space is Needed)
At 1640 Nov 8, 1948 Operator Solera when making a GCT weather report
SEM what appeared to be a comet in the southeast quadrant of the sky.
It had a long cone of light which ended in a star larger than Venus.
It remained visible to the naked eye for approximately 40 minutes
until beginning of sunlight dimmed the brilliance of the phenomena
and full sunrise obliterated it. Appeared to have about four gr des
of intensity in the tail
On Nov 6. 1948 (Nov 5 - USA time) Dr Harley Wood, astronomer in Sidney.
Australia recognised a new and extraordinary comet which had is tail
extending for 15 million miles.
Three days later early risers in the southern and western parts of the
U. S. were able to observe the rare celestial body with the naked eye.
Moving close to the sun but away from it at a speed of about 128,000 mph.
the comet Will visible for a brief 60 minutes before obscured bb by the
sun's light.
il
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See attached reproduction taken from Life.
(This to be submitted to Dr Hynek for his view oint as to whether the
object reported and the comet mentioned in this article are one and the
same.)
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1. Date of Observation B/S
Incident: 205
2. Time of Observation 5 o'clook in. the evening
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted
.
Carthage, Missouri
4. Observer's Position ground while laying. on his back.
(i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer Vealey. H. Long. 1026. Walsout St. Carthage. Mo.
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies M/S
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By chanced to ⑉ an aluminum colored
object sail northeast across the sky
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted .1.
9. Size of Objcct(s) Estimated size: 30 to. 40 ft.in in dismeter
10. Color of Object(s) aluminum ate colored
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible)
N/S
12. Nature of Luminosity
...
N/S
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer N/S.
14. Speed of Object(s)
very.fast - thought about 1500.MPH
15. Time in Sight . #/$
16. Tactics slowly rotating.
17. Sound Made by Object(s)
None
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) northeast
19. Apparent Construction (of What Material or Substance) metallic
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail N/S - mo smoke
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time Sky clear and no wind at ground level
22. Peculiarities Noted Retating movement
23. Summary of Incident
(oyer)
(Attach a Separate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)
Incident: 205
Observer reported seeing an alumimum colored object sail northeast across
the sky while lying on his back in his yard. Object seemed about 30 to
40 feet in diameter. Could not ascertain height but thought object was
moving very fast - estimated speed to be around 1500 MPH. Object seemed
to be slowly rotating while remaining upright - like 8 flat top. Noticed
no smoke or noise.
INCIDENT SUPMARY SHIT
Incident No. 206
1.
Date and Time of Observation:
12 Nov 1948 between 1300 and 1400
2.
Where Sighted: Northeast portion of Clark AIR Base, Phillipine Islands
3.
Observer's Position:
(1. e., ground, air, ground control tower, etc.)
4.
Name and Address of Observer: Sgt Fredrick M. Wright, 18th Maintenance Sq
5.
Occupation and/or hobbies:
18th Main & Supply Op. Clark AT Base
Sgt, USAF
6. Attention Attracted by: white speck
7.
Number of Object(») Seen:
1
0:
size of Object(s): Estimated Size: 300 ft / 35 ft body at wings;
length of fuselage
of
Color of Object(s):
Wings 47-1/2; width of wing 25 ft
snow-white
10.
Shape (Sketch if Possible) See attached
11.
Nature of Luminosity: N/S
(directed bram of light?)
12. Altitude (estinated) of Object: 3 to 6 miles high
13. Estimated Distano. of bjeet from (berry: 20 to 30 miles
14.
Estimated Social of Object: Faster than jet plane
15. Time in Sight: B/S - observed intermittently thru cloud formation
16.
Tactics:
Flying around Clark AT Base - no definite heading
17.
horisontal flight - apparently reconnaisance
Sound Sade by Obj ct(s):
single roar
18.
Direction of Flight of Object(s)
no definite heading - flew around
Clark AP Base
19. Apparent Constructi n: Similar to plane
20. Effect on Clouis: N/S - entered end broke out of cloud six times
1.
Exhaust Trail Color of):
appeared to leave an exhaust trail
22. Manner of Disapporence:
from tail-end of mentioned object - "It
appeared to be sky writing"
23. Worth r Conditions at Time of Sighting:
4500 scattered. visibility 30
24.
Peculicrities Noted:
miles,
Appeared to have no tail assembly. - straight body
25.
Summary of Incident:
tapering (over) off from directly above the wings to small poin
(See attached page)
Incident: 206
Sgt Wright stated he Was watching some cloud formations in the North-
east portion of the sky when be observed a white speck materialize and
lengthen out. At first he thought it was sky-writing but as it con-
tinued to advance he thought it appeared as a whole unit. Object
pursued a northwestern direction and entered a very large cloud formation
As the object emerged on the northwest by north side the object appeared
larger and he was able to get B clearer view. The object appeared snow-
white. At one time Sgt Wright was able to obtain & side-view impression
It seemed as if the side surface Was broken by windows. The nose, too,
was short in comparison to the length. There was definitely a wing
formation - low wing and very short in comparison to the lengto of the
fuselage. Sgt Wright perceived the object six times thru the cloud
formation. in various attitudes - see attached drawings. Sgt wright
in his drawing estimates the length of the fuselage to be 300 feet.
However, he stated that it would De impossible for him to estimate
the length of the object if the cruft was using a rear type of propulsion
and utilizing a fuel that left a write exhaust. Fuselage apparently
had no tail assembly. It an eared as a straight body tapering off from
directly above the wingo to a very small point.
Evaluation: D-5 - Sgt wright's character and his onesty are questionable
according to the interrogating officer.
INCIDENT SUMMARY SHIPT
Incident No. 207
1. Date and Time of Observation: 18 Nov 1948 2145 hours
2.
Where Signted: Circling Andrews AT Base, Oemp Springs, Md
3.
Observer's Position: Air
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4.
Name and Address of Observer: 2d Lt Kenwood W. Jackson, 1326 28th St, S.E.,
Washington, D. c.
5.
Occupation and/or hobbies:
2d Lt APR - telephone cableman
6.
Attention Attracted by:
light
7. Number of Object(s) Seen:
1
8. Size of Object(s):
Undetermined
9.
Color of Object(s):
N/S
10.
Shape (Sketch if Possible)
Oval, no wings or tail surfaces
11.
Nature of Luminosity:
Seemed to give off a dull glow
(directed been of light?)
12.
Altitude of Object:
1700 to 8,000 ft
(estimated)
13.
Estimated Distance of bject from Observer:
N/S
14.
Estimated Speed of Object: N/S
15. Time in Sight: 15 to 18 minutes
16.
Tactics: Brasive tactics - continued to circle field. Could climb
vertically, then would drop behind and contimue to circle field
17.
Sound Lade by Object(s):
I/S
18. Dircction of Flight of Object(s) Northeast - Southwest
19.
Apparent Construction:
a/s
20.
Effect on Clouds: N/S
1.
Exhaust Trail Color of): N/S
22.
Manner of Disapportance:
Climbed out
of sight toward northeast
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: CATU - no clouds, hase or smoke
24. Peculicrities Noted: No wings or tail surfaces - extreme mansuverability
25.
Summary of Incident:
(over)
(See attached page)
Incident 207
Object first signted at approximately 2145 18 Nov 48. It was flying from
northeast to southwest across Andrews field at 1700 feet. Plane then
descended from 4,000 ft to same altitude as object which was then coming
back across Andrews Field from the Southwest on a Northeast heading.
Object and plane then flew in circles, object on outer circle. Plane followed
1t to 7000 ft. While climbing plane made 3 to 4 passes at the object to
identify it. As plane descended at approximately 240 MPH object would then
climb vertically. drop below plane from behind and continued circling the
field. In a last effort the plane switched on & landing light and the
object momentarily gave off a dull glow. It appeared oval with no wings and
no tail surfaces. After the object was sighted in the landing light. it
headed to the Northeast climbing rapidly. Plane lost sight of object at
8,000 ft; the time WELLS then 22:03
Weather at the time: CAVU - no clouds, hase or smoke.
Taken from signed st temant of Kenwood W. Jackson. 2d Lt, AFRes. A0-944113
Statement corroborated by Glen L. Stalker, 2nd Lt, USAFR.
INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
Incident No. 207A
1. Date and Time of Observation: 18 Nov 48 2200 hours
2.
Where Sighted: last over Andrews AT Base, directly over Camp Springs, Md
3. Observer's Position: Air
(i, e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4.
Name and Address of Observer:
Henry G. Combs, 2d Lt, USAFR
5. Occupation and/or hobbiesh511 S. Capitol St., Washington, D. c.
6.
Attention Attracted by: movement of lone moving lighted object
7. Number of Object(-) Seen:
1
8. Size of Object(s): Smaller than a T-6 type aircraft
9. Color of Object(s): dull gray (whitish grey)
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) Oblong ball. no vings or tail surfaces (oblong
ovate)
11.
Nature of Luminosity:
Seemed to have had one continuous glowing white light
(directed beam of light?) Could not determine whether source of light
eminated from entire object or was exhaust type in nature.
12. Altitude of Object: 1700 ft to around 7500 ft
(estimated)
13.
Estimated Distance of bject from Cbserver:
Approx 300 to 400 feet on one
instance
14. Estimated Spord of Object:
80 to 600 MPH
15. Time in Sight: 10 to 12 mimtes
16. Tactics: Evasive controlled tactics and ability to perform tight circle
quick vari tion of air speed. Vertical ascents. Evasive movements
17. Sound Lade by Cbj. ct(s): N/S
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) East to West in circular pattern
19. Apparent Construction: metallic
20. Effect on Clouds: N/S
21. Exhaust Trail Color of): no exhaust flame
22. Monner of Disappeerance: B/S
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: CAVU, no smoke, hase or fog. Full
moon.
24. Poculicrities Noted: No wings or tail structure; extreme mansuverability -
highly evasive movements, high rate (over) of acceleration.
25. Summary of Incident:
(See attached page)
Incident: 207A
At Approximately 2200 hours Lt Henry G. Combe sighted an object flying on a
360° from West to East over Andrews AF Base. The object had one continuous
glowing white light. Combs thought it was an aircraft with the wing
navigation lights turned off or burned out. He then made a pass to check.
Object then took evasive action. First contact established at 1700 feet
over Andrews AF Base. When object started taking evasive action, Combs
switched wing and tail navigation lights off. Mansuvering his ship so
that his exhaust flame would not be noticed in an effort to get the object
on his left he proceeded to close in but the object quickly flew up and over
his aircraft. Then Combs attempted to maneuver the object between his ship
and the light of the moon. This was done by making very very tight 360°
turns with flaps down while making a steady climb. Object WAS able to
turn inside of Combs' aircraft even under this condition. Another amazing
feature was the quick variation of airspeed from 80 MPH to 500 or 600 MPR
Combs remained in contact with the object for some 10 minutes with the
object between the lights of Washington, D. C. and his aircraft. Re could
only see an oblong ball with one light and no wings and no exhaust flame.
Trying to close in again be remained in sight of it up to 6000 feet, then
down to 3500 feet to 4000 feet but it always easily evaded him. Then
object and Combs from climbed up to 7500 feet. Combe pulled back up sharply
and came up underneath the object wit in 300 to 400 feet. He then turned
his landing lights on it. It had a very dull gray slow to it and was obling
in shape as mentioned before. Object then performed a very tight curve and
headed for the East coast at about 500 to 600 MPH.
Witnesses agree that (1) Object was highly mansuverable,
(2) Seemed aware of the presence of a following aircraft
(3) Capable of almost vertical flight
(4) Was smaller in size that T-6 type airer ft.
Witnesses were uncertain as to whether source of light observed eminated
from entire object or was exhaust type in nature.
1
I CIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
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Incident 207-3
1. Date of Observation 18. Nov. 48
2, Time of Observation
N/S.
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted .Over Andrews AT Base, Comp Springs, .Md
Lie Observer's Position Ground while on. daty
(i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer . John Eashner, s/agt USAP. Apdreve AT Base
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies s/Sgt USAP.
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By Noise
E. Number of Object(s) Sighted
1
9. Size of Object(s) N/S
10. Color of Object(s) N/S.
11. Shape (Sketch ir Possible) . R/R
12. Nature of Luminosity
E/S.
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer Not very. high
14. Speed of Object(c) R/S.
15. Time in Sight
B/S
16. Tactics N/S
17. Sound Made by Object(s)
Twice as Loud as Price but similar in sound
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s)
Gannot be assertained from statement
"came from direction 2238th Bag across field towards Hanger #1"
19. Apparont Construction (Of What Vaterial or Substance) Flight"
*
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail
N/S - no. submet. seen
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time
.
Eight - monlit - as gleamed from
statements of pilots
22. Peculiarities Noted did not look like an aircraft
23. Summary of Incident (over)
(Attach a Soparate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)
1
Incident 207-B
Statement of S/Sgt John J. Kushner corroborates account of 2d Lt
Kenwood W. Jackson and 2d Lt Henry G. Combs. Sgt Kushner was on
ground duty when he heard a noise. Turning his head in the direction
of the sound he saw a shining object coming across the sky. It
made a sound similar to a P-47 only twice as loud. It seemed to
him to be coming from the direction of the 2238th Engineering Hangar
across the field toward Hanger #1. It wasn't very high. It couldn't
have been a P-47 and witness did not see an exhaust. Shortly after-
words, he heard the same noise only higher up over the field. He
stated the object did not resemble an aircreft.
INCIDENT SUMMARY SENT
Incident No.
205
1. Date and Time of Observation: 17 Nov 48
1430 hours
2. Where Signted: Clark AP Base - e stern edge of
3.
Observer's Position:
(i. e., ground, air, control ground tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: 1st Lt Everett L. Hundley & 1st Lt
5.
Max N. Feibelman, 44th Fighter Sq (SE) 18th Fighter Gp (Sm) APO 74. U. S. Aray
Occupation and/or hobbies:
As above
6.
Attention Attracted by:
N/S
7. Number of Object(s) Seen:
1
E.
Size of Object(s):
N/S
9.
Color of Object(s):
white
10.
Shape (Sketen if Possible)
irregular mass - looked as if plane had
exploied and left a white smoke column
11. Nature of Luminosity:
I/S
(directed Beam of light?)
12.
Altitude of Object:
(estimated)
30,000 ft
13. Estimated Distened of bjeet from Cbtery r:
30,000 ft
14.
Estimated Speed of Object:
B/S
15.
Time in Sight:
Approximately 3 minutes - (Smoke trail)
16.
Tactics:
Object seemed to have made a loop inasmach/the as smoke trail
17.
performed complete circle - resembling a corkscrew
Sound Faide by Obj. ct(s);
N/S
18.
Direction of Flight of Cbject(s)
Ritner 120 or 300° according to origin
19. Apparent Construction: Object appeared like burst of flak
20.
Effect on Clouds:
none - vicinity was a cloudless sky
1.
Exhaust Trail Color of):
white exhaust trail extending some 1 to 10
miles
22.
Monner of Disapporance:
trail evaporated after three minutes like smoke,
scattering thinly throughout the atmosphere.
23. Weath r Conditions at Time of Sighting: 4000 feet scattered, visibility
24.
50 miles. High overcast
Peculicrities Noted: Object had the appearance of flak burst sitting still
in the steesphere and connected to a curved trail of corkscrew appearance
25.
Summary of Incident:
Did not have the appearance of a valor trail.
(See attriched page) (over)
Incident: 208
The object signted by the two fighter pilots had the appearance
of a flak burst sitting still in the atmosphere and WHS connected
to a curved trail of corkscrew appearance (See drawing attached)
The trail WAS from 1 to 10 miles in length. and did not have the
appearance of a vapor trail but rather that of & rocket or jet
exhaust. Altitude WIS judged to be 30,000 ft. The mass and trail
disappeared within approximately three minutes. The mass appeared
white in color like an exhaust trail which bed a sudden burst
origin and then tapered off to nothing. Both parties remarked that
it appeared as if an aircraft had exploded and left a white smoke
column. The vapor substance dissipated in approximately in 3 minutes
scattering thinly like smoke through the atmosphere. It is firmly
believed by both witnesses that the object was not e cloud because
of its shape and because the sky in the vicinity was cloudless.
Evaluation: 0-3
I CIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
(To be filled out and retained in files)
1. Date of Observation November 1948.
Incident: #209
2. Time of Observation 1043
3. Where was Chject(s) Sighted South Kerea 37°.57' morth 125* 311 east
4. Observer's Position Army Observation Post No. 1. &2. from ground
(i.c. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
S. Name and Address of Observer N/3
6. Occupation end/or Hobbies -M/S
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By .m/s.
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted . . .1.object sighted from 2.posts
9. Size of Object(s) of twin engine bember
10. Color of Object(s)
..
E/S
:
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible) that of twin engine bember vlane
12. Nature of Luminosity
N/S
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer 5,000 ft
14. Speed of Object(s) I/S
15. Timo in Sight
B/S
16. Tactics E/S
17. Sound Made by Object(s)
N/S
18. Direction of Flight of Objuct(s) Just to West
19. Apparent Construction (of What Material or Substance)
Like twin-engine bomber
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail
B/S
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time
a/s
22. Peculiarities Noted
B/S
23. Summary of Incident (over)
(Attach & Soparate Theet if Additional Space is Needed)
Incident: 209
Unidentified aircr ft observed at 1043 14 Nov 1948 over Army Observation
Post #1 at 37° 57' N N - - 125° 31' E, in South Korea, flying east to west
at an altitude of 5000 feet. The store aircr ft yes sighted by army
observation post #2 37° 51' N - - 195° 17' E, 4. 37° 57' N - 125° 26' X
and 5. 37° 56' N - 125° 29'
Subject aircraft circled objert Vion one number 2, then headed north.
Aircr ft W 9 twin engine bomber type, and is believed definiter, to
have been soviet.
I: CIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
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1: Date of Cbservation
Approx 10 Nov 1948
210
2. Time of Observation 5:00 A.M.
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted Over Charles River Basia, Bostom
4. Observer's Position ground,
(i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer John. D. Rearmain, 20. Louisburg. Sq. Bostom 8. Mass
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies
N/S
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By 3 fast. flying single-enging planes.
E. Number of Object(s) Sighted
3.
9. Size of Object(s)
m/s
10. Color of Object(s) B/S
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible)
single engine plane
12. Nature of Luminosity
*** No lights yere observed - city. lights made them
visible
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer
#/S
14. Speed of Object(c)
"fast"
15. Time in Sight B/S
16. Tactics
middle one seemed to. weare- back and forth
17. Sound Made by Object(s) no cound
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s)
last to. West
19. Apparent Construction (of What Material or Substance) Like single-engine plane
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail
#/S
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time
Starlight
22. Peculiarities Notod No. spund, upo, heard and, the planes carried no, lights
23. Summary of Incident (ower).
(Attach a Separate Theot if Additional Space is Nooded)
TELECON 7 Dec 7 1:
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Incident 211
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DEC BR OUC TICHING OF WITNESSES AND EXAMINATION OF
BURN D UNAINS INDICATE THAT OBJECT WAS PROBABLY A VERY FISTOL FLARE FIRED
FROM GROUND PROBABLY BY PRGOR *NO DID CARE so AD IT FIRING THE PLARE
BECAUSE OF PUBLICITY CONNECTED WITH INCIDENT. BURNED REMAINS ARE BRING
ANALYZED BY THE MATERIALS LAB TO DET R.INE COMPOSITION.
RND ITSM 2 ACRESTRECTPO
I CIDENT SUNDARY SHEET
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Incident 212
1. Date of Observation
3. Dec 48
2. Time of Observation 1713 hours - twilight
3. Where W9S Object(s) Sighted Ground at. Siebenthaler & Riverside while entering
city limits. of Dayton on Siebemthaler. Are.
4. Observer's Position
In car
(i.c. cround, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer George. H. Hoffnan, 132. Remoeds Dayton 56 Ohio
6. Occupation end/or Hobbies .MCI. Intelligence Controls. - Amateur. photographer
but 10. mestly interested- in mechanics
7. Attention Attracted to Chject (s) By
the object. coming into. line of. vision
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted
1 flash seen. two. times.
9. Size of Object(s)
from observer's viewpoint
Approximately. an inch. long
10. Color of Object(s) yellowdah shade of. white. .. similar. to star.
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible)
irragular
12. Nature of Luminosity like star. - 11ght. must have. eminated from object itself
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer Could not be. entime ted.- thought. to
be some 10 miles and at an sltitude from 10,000 to 20,000 feet
14.
Speed
of
Chject(s)
Could. not- be estimated
1/2 second for each pulse of light
15. Time in Sight
16. Tactics
Apparently. traveling. in an. ascending. are
17. Sound Mode by Object(s) None. noticeable
18. Direction of Flight of Objuct(s) Sepmed, to be, apcending. - possibly in an
eastern direction
19. Apparont Construction (Of What Material or Substance)
Flash. of light
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail
Hope.
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time
Sky. clear. in viciaity. of object.
22. Peculiarities Notod
None
23. Summary of Incident (over)
(Attach a Soparate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)
Incident 212
While Mr. George H. Hoffman and Roy E. Stateer were approaching the
city limits of Dayton, Ohio, via Siebenthaler Ave., near Stillwater
Bridge, the evening of 3 Dec 48 (Approximately 1713 hours), Mr.
Hoffman observed an unumial pulse of light like that of & rocket.
The light appeared in the Northwest section of the sky. He estimated
this pulse to be visible for about 1/2 second. After observing it for
this period it flashed off. The same period of time elapsed and it
resppeared seemingly in an ascendent position (could have been traveling
in an easterly direction). It again remained visible for about 1/2 second
when 1t again flashed off. It W:8 not seen again. Mr. Hoffman thought
that Mr Statzer saw one of the pulses of light. The light appeared
irregular in contour and seemed about an inco in length from the observer's
viewpoint. Mr. Hoffman est:mated it to be some 10 miles distant and
stated that it was some "5° above the horizon. He thought the altitude
could have been anywhere from 10,000 to 20,000 feet. The color appeared
white with a yellowish tinge and was solid. There WBS no evidence of
exhaust. The light remained constant during the 1/2 seconds observed.
The part of the sky in which the light we observed appeared clear.
There Was no cloud interference. however, there WELL t. layer of clouds
alng ng the horizon. There was some wind. No planes appe. red to be in the
air at the time.
Observer states that be is mildly color-blind. Estimates his judgment
of speed of moving objects as not too accurate. lie believes be can dis-
tinguish sise and shane at a distance fairly well. Observer is cle red
for "Secret"
INCIUDENT SUMMARY one I
Incident No. 213
1. Date and Time of Observation: 3 Dec48-1715
2. Where Signted: Needmore Road, near Wagner Ford Road - Dayton, Ohio, outskirts
3. Observer's Position: from car while driving west on Harshmanville Road
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
(Meedmore Rd)
IT sb Reeues USN@
4. Name and Address of Observer: Rigar S. Miller, Lt U. S. Havy, Ex 25183
Hq AMC
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Lt, U. S. Havy
6. Attention Attracted by: bright strip of yellow-orange flame directly ahead
7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1
8. Size of Object(s): N/S
9. Color of Object(s): yellow-orange flame
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) N/S
11. Nature of Luminosity:
Like that made by ran jet or rocket
(directed boom of licht?)
12. Altitude of Object: in excess of 10,000 feet
(istinuted)
13. Estimated Distance of mg. from Observ r: 10 miles
14. Estimated Sport of Object: E/2 Appeared to climb at a fairly high rate
of speed
15.
Time in sight: N/S - Object seen intermittently over a period of time
16. Tactics: observed a definite pattern of motion - both horizontal & vertical
17. b: Obj ct(s): I/S
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) N/S
19. Apparent Construction: Plane
20. Effect on Clouds: B/S
1. Exhoust Trail Color of): Object was possibly an exhaust flame
Color: yellow-orenge flame
22. Manner of Disapplerance: overhead presumably in clouds
23. Wonther Conditions at Time of Sighting: Geiling afrekants less- than
10,000 feet.
24.
Peculicrities Noted:
25.
Summary of Incident:
(See attached page)
Project Sign.- - Incident 213
MCRFO
CIAXO-3
17 December Le
2
APTIL Operations Officer
1. Project Sign is once in the collation, collection, compilation, evaluation
praye
and anal sis of all information on unidentified "lying objects, and is authorized under
provisions of Mechnicel Instructions 21:5, Addendum No. 3, dated 11 70b LA, to obtain
the assistance and cooperation of all agencies and facilities under the jwrisdiction
of the Air Mr oriel Corrand.
2. In this connection, your cooperati T1 is requ sted in regorting to this office,
any "11 tits which may have been cade by the Plint "est Section wish ram jus or other
experimental types of propulsion eal:sing long pulses or Clame, during the darkness
of 3 December 14.
R.S. h. CLINGER AM
s/jde
Colonel, USAF
*5310
Chief, oct It elligence 3-1sion
2018
Invellin nce report-ent
not Returned Sent
3
INCIDENT SUMMARY JHIT
Incident No. 214
1.
Date and Time of Observation:
7 July 1948
2.
Where Sighted: Rt 202 Wes Rindge N.H.
3.
Observer's Position:
(1. e., ground, nir, control tower, etc.)
Ground
4. Name and Address of Observer: Chas N. Tasker. West Rindge N. H.
5.
Occupation and/or hobbies:
Retired Vice President New England Tel & Tel CO.
6.
Attention Attracted by: Curls of Smoke.
7. Number of Object(s) Seen:
E. Size of Object(s):
9.
Color of Object(s):
10.
Shape (Sketch if Possible)
11.
Nature of Luminosity:
(directed been of light?)
12.
Altitude of Object:
(estinuted)
13.
Betimated Distanc. of bjeet from Cbserv r:
14.
Estimated Speed of Ouject:
15.
Time in Sight:
16.
Tactics:
17.
Sound Stude by Cbj. ct(s):
18.
Direction of Flight of Object(s)
19.
Apparent Construction:
20.
Effect on Clouds:
1.
Exhaust Trail Color of):
22.
Manner of Disapporrance:
23.
Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:
24.
Peculicritie 6 Noted:
25.
Summary of Incident:
( attriched prge)
Investigation continuing
INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
Incident No. 215
1. Date and Time of Observation: 3 Dec 1948
2015
2. Where Signted: Fairfield-Suisun AF Base, Calif - north of field
3. Observer's Position: control tower (thru 8-power binoculars)
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4.
Name and Address of Observer: Control Tower personnel
5. Occupation and/or hobbies> control tower personnel
6. Attention Attracted by: N/S
7.
Number of Object(s (e) Seen:
1
8.
Size of Object(s):
1 to 2 feet in diameter
9.
Color of Object(s):
bright light
10.
Shape (Sketch if Possible)
***
Circular
11.
Nature of Luminosity:
like a ramp flood light
(directed beam of light?)
12.
Altitude of Object:
When first sighted: 1 to 2,000 ft - climbed to
(estimated)
20,000 feet
13.
Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:
N/S
14.
Estimated Speed of Object:
400 to 500 MPH
15.
Time in Sight:
N/S
16.
Tactics:
Began repid climb but erratic - like change to pace
17.
Sound Made by Object(s):
no sound heard
18.
Dircction of Flight of Object(s)
* climbed toward southeast
19.
Apparent Constructi
similar to a ramp floodlight
20.
Effect on Clouds:
N/S
1.
Exhaust Trail Color of):
none
22. Manner of Disapporance:
N/S
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:
15 miles visibility, wind
west at 5 mph
24.
Poculiorities Noted:
Intensity of the light
25.
Summary of Incident:
(See attached page)
Inci dent: 215
Control tower personnel on duty at Fairfield Suisun AFB, Fairfield, Celif.,
first sighted object at 1,000 to 2,000 feet north of field in a 5° climb
heading southeast over field. Started to climb at about 400 to 500 MPH
to 20,000 feet. Climb seemed erratic like change to pace. Tower personnel
put 8-power binoculars on object. All that could be seen was a circular
light one to 2 feet in diameter. Light had intensity of a Ramp floodlight
and was so bright that it blanked out any silhouette (if any) when sighted
in binoculars. Weather balloon released 45 to 35 minutes previous to sighting
but was lost ten minutes after released. Personnel inside tower could not
hear any sound. No exhaust trail.
INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
Incident No. 216
1. Date and Time of Observation: 8 December 1948 18:46
2. Where Sighted: Chanute AP Base, Illinois - 40°-18' North 88° 7-1/2' East
3. Observer's Position: ground while facing northeast
(1. e., ground, air, control tower. etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: Sgt James E. Doty. Sgt Bugene B. Montag
Det 16/IL. 16th Wes Sq. Chamite AFB, Rantoul, Illinois
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Weather Observers, 16th Yes Sq
6. Attention Attracted by: glint of light
7. Number of Object(s) Seen:
1
thick(?)
8. Size of Object(s): 15 feet long X 6 ft wide - size jet fighter type plane
9. Color of Object(s): white
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) Round
11.
Nature of Luminosity:
N/S
(directed beam of light?)
12.
Altitude of Object:
Over 15,000 ft
(estimated)
13.
Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:
B/S
14. Estimated Speed of Object: over 350 MPH
15. Time in Sight: 3 seconds
16.
Tactics:
Seemed to be moving in upward path horisontal from 15° above
borizon to 20 or 25°
17.
Sound Made by Object(s): No sound
18.
Direction of Flight of Object(s) Northeast to South Southwest
19. Apparent Construction: N/S
20.
Effect on Clouds:
No clouds
21.
Exhaust Trail Color of):
Statement of James B. Doty mentions that the
object was leaving a trail
22,
Manner of Disappearance:
flow out of sight
23.
Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:
high scattered clouds
visibility: 10 miles
24.
Poculiarities Noted:
(
25.
Summary of Incident: (over)
(See attached page)
Incident: 216
On 8 Dec 1948 at approximately 1846 hours Sergeant James E. Doty
noticed what appeared to be either & SKY rocket or meteor, and
called the object to the attention of his companion, Sergeant Eugene
E. Montag.
Gergaant Doty stated that the object did not appear to be a star
because it was three or four times as large as a star and seemed
closer than a star would be. It was heading from the northeast toward
the south southwest and was Loving upwards at about à 15 or 20 negree
angle. As It Loved it seemed to get larger. The object left a trail.
In about two or three seconds it disappeared. The object was round,
white and over very fast.
Sergeant 3. Montag's statement does not differ as to direction or color
or angle of ascent. States that the object traversed about 2 to 3/10H
of the sky while under observation and did not appear to him to
be & falling star. Se reported to the Duty Forecaster at the Base
deather Station. Sergeant Montag's statement does not mention seeing
a trail.
INCIDENT SUMMARY SHIPT
Incident No. 217
1. Date and Time of Observation: 9 Dec 48 at 15:20 (Zonal by 24 hr clock)
2. Where Sighted: 8 to 12 miles SE of Pittsburgh on heading of 300°
3. Observer's Position: Air on a heading of 300°
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: Col J. K, Brown & Capt B. G. Mulling
5. Occupation and/or hotties: Pilot Guided and Missile co-pilot Group, DCS/C Eq. USAP, Washington
6. Attention Attracted by: Capt Mulling called attention of Col Brown to
7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1
the object
E.
Size of Object(s):
Appeared slightly smaller than a quarter on windshield of
aircraft
9.
Color of Cbject(s):
chalky white but not shiny
10.
Shape (Sketch if Possible)
appeared perfectly round
11.
Nature of Luminosity:
(directed been of light?) extreme speed and to distortion of light waves
Was observed to shimmer - - possibly due to
12. Altitude (estimated) of Object: Undetermined - 12 to 16,000 feet
13. Estimated Distanc of bj. et from Observir: Unknown - thought to be 4 to 5
14. Estimated Sport of Object: Unknown, but evidently very fast as during the
miles when first sighted.
15.
Time in Sight: 7 mimites
7 minutes of the sighting it moved from 60° above
horison in a straight line to 10° (time of disappear>
16. Tactics: Moved in straight ance) line - horisontal flight
17. Sound Maide b. Object(s): Could not be determined
18. Dirpction of Flight of Object(s) On a course of 270°
19. Appoirent Constructi n: Undetermined
20. Effect on Clouds: N/S
1. Exhaust Trail Color of): A slight shimmer was observed - could have been
exhaust
22. Menner of Disapporance: Last seen 10° above horison - beame too small to see
23.
Wasther r Conditions at Time of Sighting:
A2 to-stratus clouds around
24. Peculi:rities Noted: A jittery motion or horisontal Akron shimmer was noticeable
at all times
25.
Summary of Incident:
(over)
(See attached page)
Incident: 217
On 9 December while on flight from Washington, D. c. to Patterson
Field, shortly after leaving Pittsburgh range some 8 to 12 miles
southeast of Pittsburgh Capt Mulling asked Col Brown if be were
interested in seeing a flying discl Col Brown removed his flight
goggles, took a quick look and said "Looks like a balloon to me"
Capt Mulling didn't agree since the object evinced a very definite
movement and was proceeding in a southwest direction at a pretty
fair rate of speed. Ool Brown then decided to watch the object
again. The object appeared perfectly round and of a chalky white
color but did not appear shiny. It was whiter than the clouds and
was seen against a background of strips of blue sky alternating with
strips of thin broken stratus. It was much whiter than the clouds.
It appeared to be traveling fairly rapidly through or above the clouds
disappearing behind them and then reappearing but always pursuing
a straight course. When first sighted it appeared at 60° above
horison and seemed from the observer's viewpoint to be about the size
of a quarter - thought to be about 4 to 5 miles in front of the C-45
A horizontal shimmer or jittery motion was noticable at all times.
The 0-45 was pursing a course of 300° and then changed to 270° with
the object almost parallel on a course of 250°. The C-45 was
cruising at 180 MPH at 6,000 feet. The object appeared to be 12 to
16,000 feet and was above clouds. Object last seen at about 10°
above the borison and was about the size of a beebee shot.
INCIDEN SUMMARY SHEET
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1. Date of Observation M/S
Incident: 218
2. Time of Observation 2245 B.
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted 40 miles northmeat of Martinaburg, Nest Fa..
4. Observer's Position Aircraft on 125° beading
(i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer Capt 0. K. Legs, Capt R. H. Casally A S/Set
T. P. Turner of the Air Resoue Service, Fort Brags. N. c.
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies Pilot & co-pilot and engineer
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By seeing object in front of. aircraft
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted
1
9. Size of Object(s) Not determined
10. Color of Object(s) Changing - red. to blue. to red
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible) similar. to personate flare
12. Nature of Luminosity flare
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer 20 miles
14. Speed of Object(s) Appeared to be stationery
15. Time in Sight
1 minute
16. Tactics
remained stationary
17. Sound Mado by Object(s) none heard
18. Dircction of Flight of Objuct(s)
Appeared stationery
19. Apparent Construction (of What Material or Substance)
Like flare
exhaust móticéd
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail
B/S - no
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time
Meather in Martinsburg area reported
as clear 7 miles visibility
22. Peculiaritios Noted changed color
23. Summary of Incident (over)
(Attach a Soparate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)
Incident: 218
Object sighted some 40 miles northwest of Martinsburg, Best Va., by pilot
of AT 5952 and crew. A brilliant red flare was sighted at an altitude of
approximately 10,000 to 11,000 ft. It appeared to be 20 miles in front
of the aircraft which was on a heading of 125°. The shape appeared similar
to a parachute flare. The color was variable changing to red to blue to red.
Appeared to be stationary. No sound heard and no exhaust trail noticed.
No opinion was formed by any member of the crew as to identify of the object.
The flare lasted approximately 1 minute.
INCIDENT SUNJARY SHEET
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1. Date of Observation 29. Nov. 48
Incident: 219
2. Time of Observation &100 P.. M.
3. Where Was Object(s) Sighted
Headaurgh, N. L
4. Observer's Position
ground. 1st & Concord St. Newburgh. II. I.
(i.c. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer
Doris Croke, POP 14, 325 First St., Newburgh
& two. young friends
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies ninth grade student at, I, Junior. High School
7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) by
M/S
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted
1.
9. Size of Object(s)
"large as. life". "large. red, ball"
10. Color of Object(s) red
11. Shape (Skutch if Possible) pall.
12. Nature of Luminosity
Ball of Fire
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer
m/3
14. Speed of Object(s)
N/S - but extremely. fast
15. Time in Sight
2 seconds
16. Tactics
horisontal flight.-went below horison
17. Sound Made by Object(s)
.B/S
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s)
.Hest to.Mest
19. Apparont Construction (of What Material or Substance)
"fire"
20. Effoct of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail
long.tail tail
Vitness thought she GAY a blue,tailed comet
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time A/S
22. Peculiarities Noted
Thought it aqemed unusual for a shooting. star
23. Summary of Incident (over)
(Attach a Soparate sheet if Additional Space is Needed)
Incident: 219
Doris Croke, age 14. a ninth grade student at North Junior High,
Newburgh, N. Y., reported that on the night of 29 November 1948
at precisely 8:00 while standing with two young friends on the
corner of Concord St & 1st Street, that she observed a ball of fire
with a long tail in the north of the sky. Course of the object
was from east to west. It was visible for two seconds and then
went below the horison. She stated that while she had seen many
shooting stars that she had never seen anything like this. She
also described the astral phenomenon as being a "large red ball speeding
thru the heavens." She was convinced that she had seen a blue-tailed
comet.
Under investigation
INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
Incident No. 220
1.
Date and Time of Observation: 29 Nov 1948
2113
2.
Where Sighted: San Francisco, Calif
3.
Observer's Position:
ground
(1, e., ground. air, control tower, etc.)
4.
Name and Address of Observer:
Mr Robert Thatcher, 1739 38th Ave.,
San Francisco, Calif
5.
Occupation and/or hobbies: Science Teacher Francisco Jr High School
6.
Attention Attracted by: yellow light flashing across the sky
7.
Number of Object(s) Seen:
1
8.
Size of Object(s):
N/S
9.
Color of Object(s):
yellow
10.
Shape (Sketch if Possible)
N/S
"flash of light"
11.
Nature of Luminosity:
B/S
(directed beam of light?)
12.
Altitude of Object:
N/S
(estimated)
13.
Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: N/S
14.
Estimated Speed of Object:
"too fast for plane"
15.
Time in Sight:
7 seconds
16.
Tactics:
1st headed north then turned north-northwest
17.
Sound Made by Object(s):
N/S
18.
Direction of Flight of Object(s)
North Northwest
19. Apparent Construction: flash of light
20.
Effect on Clouds:
N/S
21.
Exhaust Trail Color of):
N/S - just flash of light was observed
22.
Manner of Disapponrance:
N/S
23.
Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:
N/S
24.
Peculiarities Noted:
Extreme speed - too fast for plane but did not
think it was a comet or shooting star
25.
Summary of Incident:
(See attached page)
Incident: 220
Mr Robert Thatcher, en AF Veteran, now a Science teacher at the
Francisco Jr High School, called Hq 4th AF to report a yellow
light flash across the sky at approximately 2113. hours the night
of 29 November 1948. Light was headed due North then turned North-
Northwest and disappeared. It lasted for about 7 seconds and appeared
to be traveling too fast for a plane. However, it did not appear to be
a comet or shooting star.
INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
Incident No. 221
1.
Date and Time of Observation:
2.
Where Sighted:
Midland, Michigan
3.
Observer's Position:
(1, e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
Case under investigation
4.
Name end Address of Observer:
5.
Occupation and/or hobbies:
6.
Attention Attracted by:
of NEW
7.
Number of Object(s) Seen:
E. Size of Object(s):
9. Color of Object(s):
10.
Shape (Sketch if Possible)
11.
Nature of Luminosity:
(directed been of light?)
12.
Altitude of Object:
(estimated)
13.
Estimated Distance of Object from Cbscrver:
14.
Estimated Speed of Object:
15.
Time in Sight:
16.
Tactics:
17.
Sound Made by Object(s):
18.
Direction of Flight of Object(s)
19. Apparent Construction:
20.
Effect on Clouds:
21.
Exhaust Trail Color of):
22.
Manner of Disapporance:
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:
24.
Peculicrities Noted:
25.
Summary. of Incident:
(See attached page)
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Incident 221
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INCIDENT SURGARY SHEET
Incident No. 222
1. Date and Time of Observation: 23 Nov 1948 at 2220 hours
2.
Where Sighted:
Purstenfeldbruck, Gernany
3. Observer's Position: from ground
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: Capt Hugh Slater, 23rd Fighter Sq
Furstenfeldbruck AT Base, Germany
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: F-80 pilot
6.
Attention Attracted by: E/S
7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1 possibly 2
aj
size of Object(e):
N/S
9. Color of Object(s): like reddish star
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) N/S
11.
Nature of Luminosity: N/S
(directed betm of light?)
12.
Altitude of Object:
27,000 ft to 40,000 ft
(istimated)
15. Estimated Distance of bjeet from Observer: B/S
14. Estimated said of Object: from 200 to 500 MPH
15.
Time in Sight: B/S
16. Tactics: horizontal flight. climbing and circling
17. Sound Asile by Object(s): N/S
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) southerly direction turning slightly to
SW and then SE
19. Apparent Cons ruction: I/S
20. Effect on Clouds: B/S
1. Exhaust Trail Color of): I/S
22. Manner of Disapporance: N/S
23.
Weath r Conditions at Time of Sighting:
Sky: clear: moon shining: no
cloud layers. visibility 3 miles
24.
Peculierities Noted:
with ground fog. Winds aloft: 56 knot
per hour
,25.
Summary of Incident: (over)
(See attached page)
Incident: 22%
At 2220 hours, local time, 23 Nov 48. Capt Hugh Slater saw
an object in the air directly east of Furstenfeldbruck at
an unknown altitude. It looked like a reddish star and was
moving in a southerly direction across Munich turning slightly
to the South-West and then South-Mast. Speed could have been
between 200 and 500 MPH. Actual speed could not be estimated.
Capt Slater called Base Operations from his barracks and they
notified Racecard DF Station who reported nothing on the scope
but stated they would look. Racecard Station then called Base
Operations to report an unidentified object 27,000 ft up some
30 miles south of Munich. Later Racecard Station called
Capt Slater to report that the object was climbing and was then
believed to be at 40.000 ft altitude about 40 miles south of
Munich and was circling.
There were no F-80's (Jets) flying on this night.
Capt Slater (an F-80 pilot) is considered completely reliable
and the facts stated above were verified by Capt Darwin R. Addis
23rd Fighter Sq (also an F-80 pilot) who was with Capt Slater
at the time of the sighting.
INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
Incident No. 223
1. Date and Time of Observation: 5 December 1948 2105 hours & 2127 hours
2.
Where Sighted: West of Las Vegas, New Mexico (2105)
3.
Observer's (i. Position: Air - pilot of a 0-47 while flying at 18,000 ft.
East slope of Sandia Mountains - near Albuquerque, E. M. (2127)
e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4.
Name and Address of Observer:
Captain A. Goade, 40-55483
5.
Occupation and/or hobbies:
Pilot
6.
Attention Attracted by:
flare
7.
Number of Object(s) Seen:
1
8.
Size of Object(s): M/S
9.
Color of Object(s):
green
10.
Shape (Sketch if Possible) similar to flare
11.
Nature of Luminosity:
Like flare
(directed boom of light?)
12.
Altitude of Object:
500 feet.
(estimated)
13.
Estimated Distance of bjeet from Observer: B/S
14.
Estimated Speed of Object:
N/S
15.
Time in Sight:
N/S
16.
Tactics: B/3
17. Sound Made by Obj. ct(s): N/S
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) M/S
19. Apparent Construction: Like flare
20. Effect on Clouds: N/S
1. Exhaust Trail Color of): B/S
22. Monner of Disapponrance: B/S
23. Weathe r Conditions at Time of Sighting:
N/S
24.
Peculiarities Noted:
25. Summary of Incident:
(over)
(See attached page)
Incident 223
At 2130 hours. 5 Dec 1948, Capt Goade, flying a 0-47. No. AT 9921, enroute
from Lowry AT Base, Denver, Colorado, to Williams AP Base, Chandler, Arizona,
reported his position to the Control Tower, Kirtland AF Base, as being
a proximately 10 miles east of Albuquerque. Capt Goade stated he had seen
a green flare arise from the ground to an altitude of approximately 500 ft
on the east slope of the Sandia Mountains at about 2127 hours. de was flying
at 18,000 ft. Stated he had just seen the same type flare at approximately
2105 hours Just west of Las Vegas, New Mexico, at up roximately 2105 hours.
orsimilar
Other sightings of this 5 re are as follows:
Dec 5. 1948
7:30 p. m.
Mary & John Smith (Las Vegas, N. M.)
9:05 P. M.
(Capt Goade) west of Las Vegas, N. M.
9:15 p. m.
Mr & Mrs Lewis Martines (Las Vegas, N. M.)
9:15
-
9:30 p.m. Mr Roger Lewis (Las Vegas, N. M.)
9:15 P. m..
Rev & Mrs C. M. Wallace (Near Lucy, N. N.)
9:27 P. m.
Capt Goude & Major Carter (Incidents 223 & 223a)
near Albuquerque, N. M.
9:35 p. m.
Mr Ernest Van Lloyd. Pilot and Co-Pilot James L.
Smith (Las Vegas, N. M.)
10:00 - 10:15 p.m. Mrs Woodrow House (Near Las Vegas, N. M.)
10:20 P. in.
Sgt. &-Mra Frank Henaley (Near Levy. N. M.)
10:30 p. m.
Mr Frank Green (Temporary Santa Fe R? St tion ON va, N.M.)
11:15 p. The
George (Wm.?) Bir (Near Las Vegas, N. K.)
THE Inquiry of local airfields both commercial and governmental
unearthed no applicable explanation of this phenomena. Holloman
AF Base performs no research work at night and on Sundays which
involves the use of any lighting device or fl res such as described.
INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEPT
Incident No. 223a
1.
Date and Time of Observation: 5 December 1948
2135 hours
2.
Where Sighted: west of Las Vegas, N. M.
3. Observer's Position: Air. pilet of a commercial plane while emroute from
(i. e., ground, hir, control tower, etc.) Tucumosri, N. M. to Las Tagas
to Santa Fe, to Albuquerque. N.M.
4. Name and Address of Observer: (Capt Pioneer Air Flight #63
Cupt VAN LLOYD
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Pilot
6.
Attention Attracted by:
Object appeared to be coming straight to ship
attempted to jerk plane from course to avoid the light"
7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1
3. Size of Object(s):
N/S
9. Color of Object(s): pale green (first rpt) bright white changing to orange
(interview with S/A NEED)
10.
Shape (Sketch if Possible) M/S - similar to Very Pistol flare
11.
Nature of Luminosity:
like shooting star
(directed boom of light?)
12.
Altitude of Object:
500 feet altitude (1st rpt)
(estimuted)
slight above 9,000 ft (interview with EST)
13.
Estimated Distance of bject from Observ r:
#/S
- thought object
was coming straight to ship
14.
Estimated Speed of Object: N/S
15.
Time in Sight:
M/S
16.
Tactics: N/S
supeared to be coming straight to the ship - than
trailed off to the ground
17.
Sound linde by obj ct(s):
I/S
18.
Direction of Fligot of Cbject(s)
N/S
19.
Apparent Construction:
flare-like
20. Effect on Clouds: N/S
1.
Exhaust Trail Color of):
pale green trail
(not mentioned in 2d rpt)
22. Manner of Disapporance: R/S
23.
Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: R/S
24.
Peculiarities Noted: Too mer the ground for a shooting star & too far
up for a Very Pistol flare
25.
Summary of Incident:
(over)
(See attached page)
Incident: 223a
1st rpt
At 2320 hours 5 December 1948. Captain VAN LLOYD, pilot of Pioneer
Flight #63, reported by telephone to Kirtland AP Base Control Tower
stating that be had seen a green light just west of Las Vegas at
approximately 2135 hours. Pilot at first believed the light was a
shooting star, but upon questioning thought it was too near the ground.
Thought too it could have been g Very Pistol flare only it appeared
much higher - about 500 ft. when no first observed the light-it
appeared to be coming straight toward the plane and be attempted to
swerve to avoid the light; however, it then trailed off to the ground.
The light was pale green and had a pale green trail, like that on a
rocket.
See Report No. 223 for surrounding data.
2d rpt
Later Capt VAN LLOYD and his co-pilot Jumes L. Smith, were interviewed
by S/A NELVIN E. NEEP, at Pioneer Airline Operations, Kirtland AF Base,
Kirtland Fld, N. M. VAN LLOYD end SMITH dvi ed that at 2135 hours
5 Dec 48 83 they were approaching Las Vegas, N. M. in a C-47 type
plane at an altitude of 9,000 ft (compase be ding of 272% they
observed directly ahead and slightly above their altitude - in the vicinity
of Montezuma Mission a phenomens which first appeared as a bright white
flash - then an object came into view which was described as being a
withsh orange color. It first appeared to be coming directly toward
their plane then arched downward and disappeared from sight. Was only
in sight for a few seconds and no estimate could be made of size or
distance.
NOTE: It is to be noted that there is a discrepancy in the color (nleo
in the altitude - in the second resort he states the object
was a little higher than his plane - which was flying at 3,000 ft)
First report we made to Kirtland AF Base Control Tower
& second report was obtained by S/A MELVIN 5. NAT in & personal
interview.
INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
Incident No. 224
1. Date and Time of Observation: 8 December 1948 1833
2. Where Sighted: 20 miles east of Las Tegas, B. M.
3. Observer's Position: Plane. 5000 ft above earth 35° 31' I - 104° 51' W
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: S/A STAHL and KEEP
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Special Agents and rated pilots
6. Attention Attracted by: brillient green light
7. Number of Object() Seen: 1
8. Size of Object(s): considerably larger than that of a normal flare,
meteor or shooting star
9. Color of Object(s): intense green
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) N/S similar to flare
11. Nature of Luminosity:
Light more intense than a normal flare
(directed been of light?)
12. Altitude of Object: 13.500 above sea level, 7,000 ft above earth
(estimated) (approximately 2,000 ft higher than plane)
13. Estimated Distance of bject from Cbserver: N/S
14. Estimated Spord of Object: N/S
15. Time in Sight: 2 seconds
16. Tactics: observed a flat trajectory - almost parallel to the earth,
trajectory dropped off rapidly and a trail of glowing fragments were observed to
17. Sound Made by Object(s): N/S
fall
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) 60° KNE to 240° WSW
19. Apparent Construction: meteor-like or flare-like
20. Effect on Clouds:
B/S
21.
Exhaust
Trail
Color
of):
had trail of glowing fragmants reddish orange
in color which fell toward the ground
22. Manher of Disapporrance: disintegrated
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: CAVU - minimum of 75 miles
wind 30 MPH from 310°. Noon approx half-way to senith and south or right of cou
24. Reculicritie Noted: See Incident 227- Significant Differences between
the Fireballs Observed in the Interval Dec 5-13 and Typical Reteors.
25. Summary of Incident: (over)
(See attached page)
Incident: 224
At 1745 on 8 Dec 48, Spec Agents STAHL & NEEP, both rated pilots, took
off from Kirtland AT Base in a T-7 type aircraft. At 1833 while
flying at an indicated altitude of 11,500 feet, mean sea level,
approximately 5,000 feet above terrain, a strange phenomenon was observed.
Exact position of the aircraft at time of observation was 35° 31' N -
104° 51' w, approximately 20 miles east of Las Vegas, N. M., radio sonde
station. Aircraft was on a compase course of 90°, indicated air-speed
was 160 MPH and ground speed approx 190 mph. S/A STAHL was pilot and
seated on the left side of cockpit. S/A KEEP first observed the object
and a split sec nd later S/A STAHL saw it. It vas 2,000 ft higher than
the plane or 13,500 ft above meen sea level and was approaching
the plane at a ranid rate of speed from approximately 30° to the left
of course, from 60° ENE, to 240° WSW. The object was similar in appearance
to & burning green flare of "common use in the Air Forces. However, the
light wss much more intense and the object appeared considerably larger
than a normal flare. No estimate could be made of the distance or size of
the object since no other object was visible unon which to base a comparison.
It was definitely large than a shooting star, meteor or flare. The
trajectory of the object when first sighted was almost flat and parallel
to the earth. The phenomenon lasted approximately 2 seconds at the end
of which time the object seemed to burn out. The trajectory then dropped
off rapidly and a trail of glowing fragments reddish orange in color
WELS observed falling toward the ground. These fragments were visible for
less than a second before disappearáng. The phenomenon was of such in-
tensity as to be visible from the very moment it ignited and was observed
a split second later. It W.S not possible for the phenomenon to have been
visible for longer than 4 split second before observation. (See "e"
er"Significent Differences Between the Fireballs Observed in the
Interval Dec 5-13 & Typical Meteors" - Incident 227)
see Incident 223
INCIDENT SUMMARY SHIT
latter part of 47
Incident No. 225
1.
Date and Time of Observation: 3 or 4th Boy 48 - 2130 hours & 23 Nov 48
(All sightings occurred approx 2200 hours)
2. Where Sighted: 10 miles east of Vaugha, M. M. - Highway 60 on 3 or 4th Nov 48
3.
Observer's Position:
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
ground - while driving
4.
Name and Address of Observer: Ool W. P. Hayes, Inf., Resoutive,
New Mexico Military District
5. Occupation and/or hobbies:
As above
6. Attention Attracted by: N/S
7. Number of Object() Scen: 1
8. size of Object(s): 1 foot in diameter
9. Color of Object(s): bright white changing to bright fiery red color
as It exploded
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) ball
11.
Nature of Luminosity:
"like miniature sun"
(directed bech of light?)
12.
Altitude of Object:
From 500 ft when first observed to 100-200 ft
(estinated)
from ground where it burst in a spray of reddish color
13. Estimated Distance of bject from Checrver: 40 to 60 yda on one sighting
14. Estimated Speed of Object: Slow descent
and about 400 yds at another
15. Time in Sight: M/S - Had time to get out of car and watch object which
appeared to explode 30 to 6c yds in front of him at an altitude of 200 ft.
16. Tactics: slow vertical descent
17. Sound hade by Obj ct(s): none - although be was within 40 to 60 yds of obj.
& outside of car. See "Details" at Albuquerque, N.M.
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) Vertical descent
19. Apparent Construction: fireball
20.
Effect on Clouds:
N/S - weather clear
1. Exhaust Trail Color of): 1/3
22. Menner of Discoporance: Discppt exploded - frequents as gn ing a fiery red color
23. Weath r Conditions at Time of Sighting: Clear
which descended toward earth like numsrous sparks but extinguished
before reaching
24. Peculicrities Cotud: Noticed always around 2200 hours -
ground
in the vicinity of Vaugha - Highway 60
25. Summary of Incident: (over)
(See ottsched page)
Incident: 225
Colonel Hayes first observed an unusual aerial phenomena during the
latter part of 1947. This occurred in the vicinity of Vaughn, N. M.
The pheno ena appeared approximately 400-500 ft above the ground
when first observed and was descending slowly and steadily in a vertical
manner toward the earth. It appeared slightly larger than a basketball,
bright white in color like a miniature sun. At a point approximately
200 feet above the surface of the earth, the object appeared to explode
although no noise was apparent. By this time the Colonel had stopped
his automobile and had gotten out to watch the object. The explosion
or disintegration appeared to be taking place some 40 to 60 yards
distant and still no noise vas noticed. At this time the fragments
assumed a fiery red color and descended toward earth like numerous
sparks being extinguished before touching the ground. At the time
Col Hayes WRS on ighway 60, near a railroad and separated from the
vicinity where the fragments were landing by a fence. He did not cross
the fence or investigate further.
On 3 or 4 Nov 48 at approximately 2130 hours he observed 8 ball of
light, reddish white in color, 1 foot in diameter, falling vertically.
The ball burst 100-200 feet from the ground in a spray of reddish color
which extinguished before reaching the ground - this occurred about 400
yards north of the road on which he was Criving - 10 miles e.st of
Vengha, N. M. - Highway 60.
On 23 Nov 1948 at approximately 2130 hours, Col Hayes was driving west
on Highway 60 - approximately 10 miler west of Vangin, N. M. He again
observed a ball of light descending vertically. It buret 100-200 feet
from the ground - Conditions and appearance were the same 38 on 3 and
4th Nov.
Col Hayes
On the last 2 sightings paw no aircraft and heard no sound which is
understandable since be was traveling in 8. closed automobile. Weather
conditions were clear.
EVALUATION B-2.
INCIDENT SUMMARY*SHIPT
Incident No. 26
1. Date and Time of Observation: 6 December 1948 approx 2255 in the evening
2. Where Sighted: Sandia Base, Albuquerque, 1. M.
3. Observer's Position: ground - while driving west on "D" St.
(1. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: Mr Joe Toulouse, Security Section, Sandia Base,
Albuquerque, N. M.
5. Occupation and/or hotbies: I/S - see above
6. Attention Attracted by: Sev light on windshield
*
7. Number of Object( ) Seen: 1
8. Size of Object(s): Approximately 1/3 the dismeter or the moon
9. Color of Object(s): greenish
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) N/S - like flare
11. Nature of Luminosity: Like flare
(directed been of light?)
12. Altitude of Object: N/S
(estinated)
13. Estimated Distanc of bjeet from Observ r: N/S
14. Estimated Specify of Object: B/S
15. Time in Sight! 2 to 3 seconds
16. Tactics: Slight are falling from east to west
17. Sound Made by Object(s): M/S
18. Direction of Flight of Cbject(s)
east to west
19. Apparent Constructi n:
like flare
20. Effect on Clouds:
M/S
1. Exhaust Trail Color of): flaging tail appeared during are
22. Manner of Disappoerance: N/S
23. Wenther Conditions at Time of Sighting: M/S
24. Peculiaritie S Noted: Greenish bue
25. Summary of Incident: (over)
(See attriched page)
Ind dent: 226
At approximately 2255 the evening of 6 December 1948. Mr Joseph B.
Toulouse, A. E. C. Security. Sandia Base, observed a definite
greenish flare in the sky almost directly overhe of Sandia Base
At the time he WES driving weet on "D" Street and had arrived at a
Stop sign at Main Street. The flare appeared in the upper right
hand corner of the windshield slightly to the northwest.
It was ap roximately 1/3 the diameter of the moon and a slight are
ensued falling from east to west. The flaming tail appeared during
the are. The entire phenomenon lasted possibly two to three seconds
after w ich 1t vanished.
INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
Incident No. 227
1. Date and Time of Observation: 12 Dec 1948 Approx 9:00 1 a. 30 B
& 9:00 2 m. 30a.
2. Where Sighted: Hear Bernal, New Mexico
3. Observer's Position: ground - right front seat of car
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: Dr La Pas. Director, Institute of Metecritics,
University of New Mexico
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Astromomer
6. Attention Attracted by: indirect vision
7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1
8. Size of Object(s): Apparent sagular dismoter 5'
9. Color of Object(s): very bright green
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) ball
11. Nature of Luminosity:
(directed boom of light?)
12. Altitude of Object:
8 to 10 miles altitude
(estimated)
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: M/S
14. Estimated Speed of Object: Rither 8 to 12 miles or 3 to 6 miles per second
depending on the duration estimate used
15. Time in Sight: 2.1 to 2.3 seconds
16. Tactics: Observed almost exact horizontal flight until a 1/10th second before
disappearance when B slight but definite curvature downerd was noticed.
17. Sound Made by Object(s): none noticed
18. Direction of Flight of Cbject(s) east to west - very low on the horison
19. Apparent Construction: "fireball"
20. Effect on Clouds: R/S
21. Exhaust Trail (Color of): Se trail noticed
22. Manner of Disappeerance: Imploded into four sualler bright green fragents
which quickly disappeared
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: Clear
24. Peculicrities Noted: Sen"Significant Differences Between the Fireballs
Observed in the Interval 5-23 Dog and Typical Nateors® w Dr La Pas.
25. Summary of Incident:
(over)
(See attached page)
Incident: 227
Dr La Paz's attention was direction to an area about 15° west of I-Cygni
when by indirect vision be became aware of a very bright green ball
(apparent angular diamoter 5') to the right of the area in his center
field of view which was moving from east to west very low on the horison.
Shouting "Look" to his companions (Maj c. L. Phillips, AF-CAP Liaim Officer,
Kirtland Fld., Lt Allan Clark, Intel Officer, B. Mex. Wing CAP, and
Inspectors Jeffers and McGuigan, ARC Security Service (Los Alamos, N. M.)
who then timed duration of fireball which ranged from 2.1 seconds to 2.3 sec.
The path of the green ball was almost exactly horizontal (altitude estimated
as only 3 or 4 degrees) until just a tenth of a second or so before it
disappeared. During the last one or two tenths of 8 second of its visi-
bility a slight but definite curvature downword developed in its path.
From the very beginning the ball was very bright. Immediate comparison
with Serius (at a such greater altitude than the green fireball) indicates
that during all but the last one or two tenths of a second of the fireball's
visibility it was at least of apparent magnitude will (mimus four). Just as
curvature in its path developed, the magnitude of the fireball rose
slightly and it broke up into three or four fimaller but still bright green
fragments which disappeared almost instantly. Al though Lt Clark stopped
the car the moment the fireball disappeared and the occupants then stood
outside the car and listened for meteoritic detonations or rumblings,
nothing was heard. Two night guards at Los Alamos had also witnessed
the phenomena simil taneously. The green fireball of December 12th,
9 h 2a plus or minne 30a appeared very near a point with the coordinates
latitude 35° 50' longitude 106° 40' and disappeared near a point with
the coordinates latitude 35° 45', longitude 107° 5', traversing a nearly
or exactly horisontal path with a length of very nearly twenty-five (25)
miles at an altitude above the surface of the earth of approximately 8
to 10 miles, depending on the estimate of angular altitude employed in the
reduction. The velocity with respect to the earth works out at between
8 to 12 miles a second - depending on the duration estimate used.
It should be observed that the above results are obtained under the
assumption that the points of appearance and disappearence of the fireball
were seen simultaneously by both the Bernal and Los Alamos groups. In
case this assumption is not fulfilled. the real path could very easily be
no more than 10 to 12 miles long. the velocity with respect to the earth
then working out at between 3 and 6 miles a second. While there is thus
considerable uncertainty because of the lack of confirming azimuth observa-
tions from a third station, the concordance in the five (5) different
estimates of angular elevation make it most unlikely that the linear
height of the fireball was much less than 8 miles and much more than 10
miles. It is interesting to observe that the backward extension of the
25-mile path first given passes almost centrally across the Los Alamos
reservation.
During the entire night of the 12th, meteors of all magnitudes from the
first to the fifth and of various colors (with white and yellow pre-
dominating and with no evidence of green were occasionally seen emenating
from the Geminid radiant. This radiant was well above the horizon even
at the time of the Starvation Peak incident. (near Bernal, B. M.) Con-
sequently, the apparent paths of the meteors from the radient appeared as
Incident: 227
luminous arcs of great circles diverging from the radiant point and passing
downward to intersect the horison under angles always large and for the
most part spprosching 90° in value. In sharpest contract, the path of the
bright green fireball seen from neur Starvation Peak was very nearly, if
not exactly, parallel to the horizon. This green fireball certainly did not
emanate from the Geminid radiant.
Subject to discovery that a now (non-Geminid) meteoric radiant emitting
numerous very bright fireballs of a vivid green color (deeper and richer
than the green of the beacon at the New Municipal Airport south of Santa
Fe, New Mexico) has suddenly become active during the first half of December,
I am now convinced the various "green Flare" incidents reported to the o. S. I.
are not meteoric in nature. See Incidents: 225. 226, 223, 223a, 224, 230
Significant Differences Between the Fireballs Observed in the Intervall
December 5-13 and Typical Neteors:
a. The horizontal nature of the paths of most of the December fireballs
is most unusual. Genuine meteors are rarely observed to move in horizontal
paths.
b. The very low height of the December fireball di cussed in Section
2 above sets it off in sharp contrast from the genuine meteors for which
heights of the order of 40 or more miles are normally observed.
c. The velocity determined for the fireball of December 12 is much
less than the velocities determined from typical meteors (and yet is con-
siderably greater than the speeds of the V-2 Rockets or jet planes or of
conventional flares).
d. In the case of meteorites that penetrate to as low levels as that
determined for the fireball of December 12, the observed luminous phenomena
are always accompanied by very violent noises. No noises whatever have been
observed in connection with the various December fireballs 80 far investigated.
e. Genuine meteors normally show remarkable variations in brightness
beginning as fine thin hair lines, which are scareely visible to the observer
and then brightening up to flash out near the end of their paths. In the
case of the December fireballs, most of the observers have reported that
the green balls appeared almost instantly at their full brightness.
f. In the case of genuine meteors the paths are directed toward all
points of the compase with equal frequency. On the contrary in the case
of the green fireballs, plots of admissible approach sectors show that there
19 a very pronounced tendency for the paths to come in from the north half
of the sky.
8. The three groups of anomalous greenish luminous phenomena show
a curious association with well kRown meteor showers, although none
Incident: 227
of these meteor showers normally produce extremely bright green fireballs
such as those recently observed. For example, the observation mentioned by
Mr Monnig (Incident 231) appeared near the maximum of the Quadrantid shower
of early January, Mr McQullough's observation of August was near the time
of the Persid shower (Incident 230) and the December observations (223. 223a
224, 226, 227. an fell in the interval covered by the Geminid shower.
This relationship might indicate an attempt to render the green fireballs less
conspicuous by causing them to appear only when there 1s considerable meteoric
activity.
h. As noted in an earlier communication the remarkably vivid green
color reported for most of the December fireballs 1s rarely observed in the
case of genuine meteors. By laboratory test this peculiar color seems to be
identical with that given off by copper salts in the blowpipe flame. If this
identification is correct, the wavelength of the radiation from the green
fireballs is near ) - 5218 A.
1. The duration estimates of between 2 and 3 seconds reported for the
green fireballs are considerably longer than those (0.4 - 0.5 seconds) for
the ordinary visual meteors, but shorter than the duration estimates invor-
lably reported in the care of a genuine meteorite fall (5 to 30 seconds or
even longer).
I. None of the green fireballs seem to have a train of sparks or a
dust cloud following. This contrasts sharply with the behavior noted in
case of meteoric fireballs - particularly those that penetrate to the very
low levels where the green fireball of December 12 W.S observed.
NOTE: Inquiry at Holloman AF Base, Alamagordo, N. M., revealed that
research work at night and on Sundays does not involve the use of
any lighting device or flares such as described in the various
reports submitted.
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INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
Incident No. 228
1.
Date and Time of Observation:
2.
Where Sighted:
New Brighton, Pa.
3.
Observer's Position:
(1, e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
Case under investigation
4. Name and Address of Observer:
5. Occupation and/or hobbies:
6.
Attention Attracted by:
7.
Number of Object(s) Seen:
8.
Size of Object(s):
9. Color of Object($):
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible)
11. Nature of Luminosity:
(directed beam of light?)
12. Altitude of Object:*
(estimated)
13.
Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:
14.
Estimated Speed of Object:
15.
Time in Sight:
16. Tactics:
17. Sound Lade by Object(s):
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s)
19. Apparent Construction:
20. Effect on Clouds:
21. Exhaust Trail Color of):
22. Manner of Disapporance:
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:
24. Peculiarities Noted:
25. Summary of Incident:
(See attached page)
INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
Incident No. 229
1. Date and Time of Observation: 13 Doe 48
2.
Where Sighted:
South Bay florida
3. Observer's Position: Ground (With Bineuclars)
(1, eb, ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4, Name and Address of Observer: m/a
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: n/a
6.
Attention Attracted by:
n/a
7. Number of Object(s) Seen:
n/a
8. Size of Object(s):
n to
9. Color of Object(s): Red Blue Yellow
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) Like circle or bale of stars surrounding a
11.
Nature of Luminosity:
blasing star.
(directed beam of light?)
12. Altitude of Object:
(estimated)
13. Estimated Distance of bject from Observer:
14. Estimated Spond of Object:
15. Time in Sight:
16. Tactics:
17. Sound Made by Object(s):
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s)
19. Apparent Construction:
20. Effect on Clouds:
21. Exhaust Trail Color of):
22. Manner of Disappocrance:
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:
24. Poculiarities Noted:
25.
Summary of Incident:
Complete investigation net being carried out due to
)
meagerness of report.
INCITENT SUMMARY SHEET
Incident No, 229A
1.
Date and Time of Observation: 14 Dec 1948
2. Where Sighted: Rivers Beach Florida
3.
Observer's Position:
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.) Ground (with Binoculars)
4.
Name and Address of Observer:
n/a
5.
Occupation and/or hobbies:
n/a
6.
Attention Attracted by:
n/o
7.
Number of Object(s) Seen:
n/a
E. Size of Object(s): 20 foot
9. Color of Object(s): Silver with big white to spot.
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) Like large kite.
11.
Nature of Laminosity:
(directed been of light?)
12. Altitude of Object:
(estimated)
13. Estimated Distance of bject from Checry.r:
14.
Estimated Speed of Object:
15.
Time in Sight:
16.
Tactics: Dodged skid and speeded up.
17. Sound Lade by Obj ct(s):
18.
Direction of Flight of Cbject(s)
19.
Apparent Construction:
20. Effect on Clouds:
1.
Exhaust Trail Color of):
22.
Manner of Disapporrance:
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:
24.
Peculicrities Noted:
25.
Summary of Incident:
I
Complete investigation not being made - to
nesgarness of intial report.
INCIDENT JUM ARY SHEET
Incident No. 230
1. Date and Time of Observation: 4 Aug 1948 - Between 2 & 3 A. M.
2. Where Signted: North Powder, Oregon - - 2-1/2 miles north of
3. Observer's Position: ground
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: J. B. McCullough, P. 0. Box 2776, Boise, Idaho
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: N/S
6.
Attention Attracted by:
N/S
7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1
E. size of Object(s): N/S
9. Color of Object(s):
High tensity of green possibly on light-green side
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) N/S - "fireball"
11. Nature of Luminosity: like meteor - had definite fluorescent glow
(directed brom of light?)
circumventing it
12. Altitude of Object: 5.500 ft elevation above sea level
(estimated)
1). Estimated Distance of bjeet from Observer: N/S
14. Estimated Speed of Object:
N/S
15. Time in Sight: N/S
16.
Tactics:
Performed a 5-1/2 mile trajectory and arched earthward in
a natural down grade. Arc equal to approximately 90°
17. Sound Vide by Object(s):
N/S
18. Direction of Flight of Object(e) northwest to southeast
19. Apparent Construction: "fireball"
20. Effect on Clouds:
N/S
1. Exhoust Trail Color of): Did not have much of a meteor type tail -
but did have a definite fluorescent glow circumventing it.
22. Manner of Disappoprance: "After reaching the "nth" degree of the arc, it
extinguished itself"
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:
N/S
24. Peculi:rities Noted:
Green glow
25. Summary of Incident:
(over)
(See attached page)
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"On August 4th, while traveling south on U. S. Highway No. 30,
approximately two and one-half miles north of North Powder, Oregon,
- somewhere between 2 & 3 A. M. - I was amazed to see in the
heavens directly south of me, a fireball. This object appeared to
come out of nowhere, but when first observed, was traveling in a
horizontal line on an angle presumed to be northwest to southeast
at an elevation above sea level of 5500' (absolute direction and
elevation argumentative), It appeared to me - for a descriptive
purpose - as having been ejected from a huge Roman candle, and this
candle, by whatever power held, was on a horizontal plane with the
earth. As the object in its trajectory, approximately five and one-
half miles, became spent, it arched earthly in a natural down grade.
As I recall it, this are was equal to approximately 90 degrees.
Immediately after reaching this 'nth' degree of the arc, it ex-
tinguished itself. I do not recall that there was much of a meteor
type tail, but the object did have a definite fluorescent glow
circumventing itself. As to the color, I can best describe it by
referring your observation after dark to a high tensity neon sign
of green - perhaps on the light green side." n.
See Invident n 223
INCIDENT SUMMARY SHIPT
Incident No. 231
1.
Date and Time of Observation:
1 Jan 48
1:25 A. M. & 1:30 A.M.
2. Where Sighted: Abilene, Texas
3. Observer's Position: ground
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: Mr A. Schroeder, 1109 Highland Ave
Abilene, Texas
5. Occupation and/or hotbies: N/S
6.
Attention Attracted by:
glow on the horison - due west of Abilene, Texas
(direction of White Sanda Proving Grounds)
7. Number of Object(s) Seen:
1
8. Size of Object(s): I/S
9. Color of Object(s): Bright blue green
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) Like bell with a fan-shaped glow surrounding
11. Nature of Luminosity:
Like flare
(directed boom of light?)
12. Altitude of Object:
N/S - observed on the horizon
(estimated)
13. Estimated Distance of bject from Cbserver: N/S - could not be estimated
14. Estimated Speed of Object: No apparent speed
15. Time in Sight: 2 seconds
16.
Tactics:
- remained stationary
17. Sound Lade b: Cbject(s):
No sound
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) No flight perceived
19. Apparent Construction: flare-like
20. Effect on Clouds: Clear sky
21.
Exhaust Trail Color of):
Fan-shaped glow seemed to surrounded object
22. Manner of Disapponrance: a/s
23. Wonther Conditions at Time of Sighting: Clear sky
24.
Peculicrities Noted:
See
25.
Summary of Incident:
(over)
(See attached page)
Ind dent: 231
Information regarding this sighting taken from a letter of Oscar
Monnig addressed to Mr A. Schroeder of Abilene, Texas, in regard
to Mr Schroeder's query regarding a phenomena he witness sed the
night of 1 Jan 48 at approximately 1:25 A. M. and again at 1:30
A. M.
Object MIS described as a fan-shaped glow which originated from a
large bell on the horizon and which extended to the meridian due
west of Abilene, Texas, in 8 perfectly clear sky. Phenomena Wis
of 2 seconds duration. Five minutes later it was seen again for
the same length of time. No sound was heard.
Mr Monnig thought the phenomena could possibly be attributed to:
(1) Disturbance of an electrical system such as transformers
blowing out, or
(2) Experiments at White Sands Proving Grounds which are due
west of Abiline.
NOTE: Inquiry at Holloman AF Base, Alamagordo. N. M.,
revealed that research work at night and on
Sundays does not involve the use of any lighting
device or flares such as described in the va ious
reports submitted. See Incidents
CHECK-LIST UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
Incident #
1. Date of Incident 16 Nov 1948
2. Time of Incident
232
1318 Hours
3. Place of observation Demarest M.J. (25 Miles BY NYC) (House)
4. Name of observer Marie 8. Green, #
5. Occupation of observer Housewife
6. Address of observer County Rd., Demarest N.J.
7. Number of objects observed
1
8. Distance of object from observer
9. Time in sight 1 ain.
10. Altitudo of object 1680 ft.
11. Speed
12. Direction of flight North to South
13. Tactics
14. Lights
15. Sound
16. Size
17. Color Aluminum or Silverly with th dark color mimd in.
18. Shape Ball Like
19. Odor detected
20. Apparent construction Metallie
21 Exhrust treils
22. Weather conditions
23. Effect on clouds
24. Sketches or photographs
25. Manner of disappoinence
26. Remarks:
No further investigation being made by this office due to
fact only one person witnessed phenomena
INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
Incident No. 233
1.
Date and Time of Observation:
1 Jan 1949
1700
2.
Where Sighted:
2 miles east of Jackson, Mississimpi
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3. Observer's Position: from air at an altitude of about 1,800 ft
(i, e., ground, uir, control tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: Mr & Mrs Tom Rush, 402 Mitchell Ave.,
Jackson, Mississippi
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Pilot employed by Dixie Air Service at Jackson,
6.
Attention Attracted by:
Mississippi. Ex AAF pilot
something fly/in front of them
7.
Number of Object(s) Seen:
1
8.
Size of Object(s):
60 ft long. 10 feet wide tapering to 4 ft
9. Color of Object(s): Dark blue or black
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible)cigar-sheped - not unlike sleeve target. (1st report
mentioned short stubby wings)
11. Nature of Luminosity:
N/S
(directed beam of light?)
12.
Altitude of Object:
(estimated)
1500 to 1600 feet, then a gradual climb
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:
500 feet; after turn it was as close as 1,200 feet from them
Crossed path of plane at
14. Estimated Speed of Object:
Approx 200 MPH when first sighted, then
accelerating to approximately 400 to 500 MPH
15. Time in Sight: 10 to 12 seconds
16. Tactics: Made 50° turn and increased speed as it headed southwest
17. Sound Made by Object(s): Similar to helicopter (1st report
roar (2d report)
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) West then southwest
19. Apparent Constructi Similar to tow target
20.
Effect on Clouds:
N/S
1. Exhaust Trail Color of): none visible
22. Manner of Disappoprance: graduat climbed toward Southwest & disappeared
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: Weather clear to southwest
24. Poculiarities Noted: As object made turn object appeared to have no wings.
25.
Summary of Incident: (over)
(See attached page)
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Incident: 233
Mr Tom Rush, a pilot with Dixie Air Service. Jackson, Mississippi,
and his wife (private pilot), sighted an unidentified aerial object
2 miles east of Jackson. Mississippi, at 1700 C, 1 Jan 49 while coming
in for a landing at the Dixie Airport. Object was first described as
being cigar-shaped with short stubby wings resembling a rocket.
(Second report states there were no wings) Mr Rush specifically states
in a signed letter "as the object made its turn, it was then that I noticed
the object didn't have wings." Object WELB first thought to be a large
tow target about 60 feet long and about 10 feet in diameter at one end
and about 4 ft at the trailing end. The tail even fluttered like a target
but there was nothing towing it and the object moved at greater speed than
tow targets. When the object crossed in front of the plane Rush estimated
the speed to be about 200 MPH and stated that the object crossed some 500
feet in front of them. After the turn, the object was within 1,200 feet
of the plane. Mr Rush attempted to point out the object to the bilot
but the pilot did not understand and apparently did not see the object.
As the object turned to the southwest it accelerated its speed and flew
out of sight. Object seen for some 10 to to:12 seconds. Color was dark
blue or black. Speed at first sighting - 200 miles per hour, later
thought to have accelerated to between 400 to 600 mph.
Object was sighted by the above persons who were passengers in a Stinson
civilian aircraft. No photographs were taken since a camera was not availa-
ble. The Stinson was flying at about 1,800 feet. Investigation of flight
schedules of adjacent airfields could throw no light on the incident.
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Incident No.
1. Date of Observation
Date of Interview
2. Exact time of observation (local)
3. Place of Observation :
(Map Coordinates)
4. Position of observer (air, car, bldg, location of - give details:
5. What attracted attention to object:
6. Number of objects and sketch of formation or grouping:
7. Apparent size (compare to known object, i. e., sun, moon, thumb or
fist at arms length):
8. Color of object:
9. Shape (give graphic description - compare with known object):
10. Altitude (Angle of elevation above horizon - 0° at horizon, 90° overhead):
11. Direction from observer (Angle clockwise from North):
12. Distance from observer (Distance to town, bldg, etc., over which
object appeared to be):
13. Direction of flight of object (s):
14. Time in sight:
15. Speed (time to cover given angular distance):
16. Sound and odor:
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17. Trail (color, length, width, persistance, etc.)
18. Luminosity (visible by reflection, incandescence, other - degree of
brilliance):
19. Projections (fins, wings, rods, antennae, canopies, etc.):
20. Maneuvers (turns, climbs, dives, etc - sketch of flight path):
21. Manner of disappearance:
22. Effect on clouds:
23. Additional information concerning object:
24. Weather conditions and light at time of sighting:
Name and address of observer:
Occupation and hobbies:
Comments of Interrogator relative to intelligence and character of observer
(Check neighbors, police dept., FBI records, employer, etc.):
Did observer wear glasses, especially polaroid glasses at time of sighting,
or was object viewed through canopy, window, or other transparent material?
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Relative to Radar Sightings
Ro radars now operating on ground
a.
Observations of direction, range, speed, altitude and size
of target:
b. Did targ t execute any turns? If so, what angle (180°), etc,
and what radius of turn. If radius of turn was not observable,
how long did the target stay in the turn and what was its speed:
C.
Note perticularly any separation of distant target into several
targets upon approach:
d.
Was radar blip on cathode ray tube well defined and consistent with
size of object; faint; fading, pulsating at regular rate:
e.
Did radar echo signal disappear suddenly or gradually?
2. If airbourne, when object was sighted
a.
Were there any radar indications or extra noise on radio circuits:
b.
Give estimates of size, speed, mancuvers, etc.:
GENERAL
1.
Teletype sequences of local weather conditions:
2.
Winds aloft report:
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3. Local flight schedules of commercial, private and military aircraft
flying in vicinity at the time:
(Check Canadian activity if close to border)
4.
Possible releases of testing devices in vicinity sent aloft by Ordnance
Navy, Air Force, Army, Weather Units, Research Organizations or any
other:
5.
If object contacted earth, obtain soil samples within and without de-
pression or spot where object landed for purposes of making comparison
of soils.
6. Obtain photographs (or original negatives) where available; if not,
secure sketches of:
a. Object
b.
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