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CHECK*LIS£ = UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS

Date 18 February 1948 Incidont _# 101
Time 5301 P.M

Location Noreatur, “ansas

ame of observor M, R, Srehbiel account (taken from newspaper)
Occupation of obsorvor Editor

Address of observor Norton, Kansas

Placo of observation MNorcatur, Kansas

Nunbor of objocts “Une

Distance of object from obsorver N/S

Timo in sight N/S

Altitude 30 = 35 miles above earth

Speed N/S

Direction of flight N/S_

Tactics N/S

Sound One big explosion - "afterwards a lot of little explosions"
Size N/S

Color Bluish-white smoke smudge

Shapo Mushroom

Odor dotected N/S

Apparent construction Meteor
Exhaust trails wens) Blui sh~

Woathor conditions 4/S

Effoct on clouds nfs
Skotches or photographs Photo of vapor trail left in sky by explosion >

Manner of disappearance Disintegration

Romarks: Oscar Monnig, of the Texas Obsevvers, Amateur Astronomy, 1010
Morningside Drive, Ft. Yorth, “ffers "tangible proof that the fireball


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of February 18 over narthern Kansas was just that, inasmuch as meteorites
have been recovered from it." There were found, beginning April 2, first
several smaller fragments up to one of 1/2 pounds. ‘Then a disturbed
spot in a clover field led to the digging up of a piece of some 109 pounds
embedded about two feet in the soil. The stone is what is termed as an
"achondrite", a technical name for an wusual type of stony meteorite.

It is reported to be of a type which will deteriorate rapidly.

A photograph of the trail of the meteor, made by amateur photographer
Duane W. Wray of Norton, shows the vapor trail left in the sky by the
explosion of a meteor which was seen in Oklahoma, New “exico, Colorado,
Kansas, and “ebraska. It was made at Wray's home, nine miles north of
Norton, just four minutes after the meteor exploded. A smuige of blue-
white smoke remained in the sky for an how February 18th. This photo-

graph is in file wmder Incident #101.

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Statement taken from Leland Sammons :

My name is leland Sammons, and I live on a farm 1) miles west of Stockton
and 1 mile north, off IS 2h. ’

On February 18 at about 5 P.M., I was standing near my hog=pen about 100!
east of my house, when I heard the pheasants raising a disturbance and the
chickens all rushed to the chicken-house. I looked around toward the house
to see what was causing it and saw something hovering just above the house.

I ran towardthe house, amd it then lowered over the north end of the house
and settled toward the ground. 1 was then very near it, approximately 6'
when it stopped about level with my face, and just wobbled around for an
instant, fire belching out of it and sucking back in, The thing was about

4" long, shaped something like a funnel. There was a pipe sticking out the
back of it, and once as it wobbled around, the pipe was sticking right at

my belly, Suddenly there was a lot of sparks showered from it, and the fire
increased as if a fuse might have lighted, and it took off in a north-westerly
direction very fast, gaining altitwle as it went. My wife heard it leave and
ran out where I stood, and we watched it go, leaving a trail of smoke all the
way. Suddenly there was a great cloud of smoke in the sky, not more than

40 seconds after it left my yard, and in a few seconds or more, we heard an
explosion. I then stepped off from my house to where it had been, and it

was five steps. Yes, it was hot, I could feel the hear from it. Had I not
been washing my car prior to the occurrence, wetting the ground, there would
have been a bare spot in the yard where the thing started up because there was
a great rush of fire from it when it left. It must have been quite high when
it exploded.

Kenneth “ays, son of Floyd Hays, 1 miles east of Norton on US 36, atthe Jct.
of K-60, south side of highway; At about 5 to 5:30 P.M., not sure of time,

was riding his horse in a pasture, when -he heard something queer in the sky.
Looking up to the south-west, he saw what appeared to him to be a rocket,

just like he had seen du’ing the war in Europe. It startled him, and he

jumped off the horse. He then remounted, watched its. course, almost on

a level but losing altitude a little, and it then exploded with a big cloud

of smoke, apparently over Norton, from where he was, south of Prairie View.

He rode on toward home a ways, when suddenly the sound and jar of the explosion
reached him. Mrs. Hays was home in the house, when she heard and felt something
like a truck might have struck the house. She ran out of the house and then
first saw the huge clow of smoke. About 0 minutes later, a part of the

smoke clouwi dirfted directly over their house, and went on east over
Phillipsburg.

Ralph New, postmaster at Norcatur, stated that at about 4:50 P.M. he was
standing just inside the front window of the postoffice in Norcatur, when

he observed a blinding flash as if someone had taken a flashlight picture.
He could locate no one with a camera, but noticed several men walking to the
center of the street and looking up. He then walked out to where they were
and looking up, saw a high cloud of smoke in the sky almost diredtly overhead


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323 W. Tenth St.,
Pueblo, Colorado
February 20, 1948

Office of the Chief, of Staff

’ U. S. Army

Washington, D, C,

Subject: Explosion in the sky near Norcatur, “ans.
4:00 pam. (MST) February 18, 1948

Purpose: To call attention to some peculiarities
in comnection, whether coincidental a@ not

According to an AP bulletin appearing in the Pueblo CHIEFTAIN
for February 18, 198, some object was seen moving eastward
across the sky on the late afternoon of February 1éth, and
when this thing reached a position approximate to Norcatur,
Kansas, exploded, or disrupted, or disappeared. The ex-
plosion is said to have been terrific.

Directions given as to the progress of this appearance in-
dicate that it moved from west to east.

Information contained in the dispatch under a Denver dateline
indicate that while many would call this object a bolide -
@.€-, exploding meteor - the astronomers of Chamberlin
Observatory (Denver) did not so assess it: it is said in
the dispatch that these officials could offer no explanation
of it. , F

If this is the case, the apparance is anomalous, and may lend
itself to other meteoric explanation.

A sketch-diagram of the earth and moon's orbit reveals a pe-
culiarity in connection with the appearance, which may be
significant.

If a line is stricken at right-angles across the meridional
position of the site of explosion of this meteor at hour

angle four o'clock (local time) and this line be considered
the west-to-east course of the object, then it will be seen
that if this lime is continued outward into space toward the
orbit of the moon it will intersect the lunar orbit at a

place near to where the moon would be at from 80 to one hundred
hours after the explosion took place.

New moon occurred at 9 D 10 H 2 M February; First Quarter

‘at 17D SH M, February -—- the moon moves approximately
. 12.5 degrees per day along its orbit.

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It is held by rocketry experts (example, WILLY LEY - see
his ROCKETS, p. 192, diagram and note in connection there-
with) that it would take about 100 hours for a rocket-craft
to negotiate the distance from Earth to Moon.

Prior to its explosion over Norcatur, this object of Feb.
18th was variously reported as a "falling plane", a "jet
plane", and a “ball of fire". It is said by some to have
left a trail of smoke behind it.

It is the suggestion of this writer that the Army collect

and assimilate reports on this object, with a view to

determining where it was seen as an object trailing smoke .
and where as a ball of fire. :

If this thing is a rocket of some kind headed for the moon,
it might first have been seen as a streak of smoke, then
later as a ball of fire, and lastly as a tremendous ex-
plosion when it at last reached sufficient speed and eleva~
tion for take-off.

The writer has-in mind the various and wmexplained reports
on "flying saucers", and bases this speculation upon a
long consideration of various oddments of reports whose
significance might be of space-craft from other worlds of

space.

The so-called "meteoric procession" which crossed Toronto
in February 1913, consisted of a number of groups of
illimmated bodies traveling in groups of three amd moving
in "rigid formation", all pursuing a course across the
same streak of the earth's surface. +f a line is projected
backward along-this line of flight it will be seen that
this line "comes out" at the position of the moon at the
time. The 1913 phenomenon occurred in the mid=period of
a series of reports on dirigible aircraft of appearance
like zeppelins which were seen over England and whose
appearance terminated - or reports on the appearances
stopped - just prior to the inferior conjunction of Venus
of April 2h, 1913.

The writer begs to call attention to the fact that the
times prior to and just after inferior conjunction of Venus
are prolific in reports of strange things seen in the sky.

Also that lights have been reported on the moon from time
to time, back for at least a century.

If in the future of military experiment the moon is selected
as a base for the launching of rockets (which has been
suggested by some writers), it may be well to look first



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FILE REF: - SIGGE-H-1 ace
From: ; ; Norman G, Markham
; MAIN HOTEL, Pueblo, Colo

To: , Chief Signal Officer

A U.S. army, Washington, D.C.
Subject: - : Norcatur, Kans., s osion

Ly of 18 Pabany. ide ses
Purpose: To show a speculation regard

ing the above phenomenon and
another one of earlier date
and to call attention to
occurrences between the two
which have an appearance of
= relationship whether coinci-
dental or not.

The geographical position of the Norcatur explosion suggests possible
linkage with other occurrences happening inside latitudinal limits arbitrarily
demarkable between 143° 36' North (which is the latitude of Boise, Idaho)
and 36° 10' North (the latituie of Nashville, Tenn.), a belt about 1,85
miles wide,

This suggestion is gained from positions given for occurrences
happening between June 2),, 1947 and February 18, 198, as siall be
hereinafter briefly described.

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THE BOISE (Idaho) OBJECT—-This was seen either beginning or ending at 330 pm
2, June 197 and was visible for 20 minutes. It was in the western sky,

was of comet-like appearance, and settled gradually toward the horizon as
planetary bodies set. It was seen by Lt. Gov. Whitehead and Chief Justice
Lampert. Its nature was unknom.

The peculiarity which connects this pibede” for speculative purposes, with
the explosion of some unknowm object over Norcatur, Kans., on 18 February
1948 is the seeming of a relationship between the positions of the moon for
the two phenomena:

In the former case the moon was at the date of phenomenon, about 7h, &
before the positionof First Quarter; on the second case it was about 8%.73
beyond the position of first quarter.

Since the Boise object was visible for 20 minutes before it sank this
argues it was about ten degrees above the horizon when first seen. Now
if a line be draw westward and at ten degrees zenithward from the


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horizon of Boise at 3:30 p.m. and another line be dram from the position
of the moon at one hundred hours before the sighting of the Boise object,
and projected to the center of the earth, it will be seem that this ten-
degrees-altitudé and the moon-earth line intersect as a place far above
a geographical position considerably to the west of Cape Blance, in the
neighborhoodof about 700 miles off the coast.

The Boise object in its appearance suggests a rocket-typeof craft possibly
using reaction blasts to brake itself down for a landing on the earth.

The bright point and plumy tail of the description suggest this, as also
its apparent fixity in space,

HOLLE'S "SHIP IN FLAMES" —— Nine days after the sighting of the Boise .
object a forest lookout named Earl Holle saw at or soon after }:00 p.m.,
3rd July, 197, something he took to be a "tanker in flames", This was .
seen horizon-ward from a point in Sonoma County, California, near to Fort
Ross. A search was instituted by the Navy or Coast Guard, and nothing was
found. The soviet tanker ELBRUZ, which had been in the vicinity, was
queried and found to be all right. This was not explained,

If this apperance had been on the horizon, there is no telling how far
it may have been from the observer.

CAPE MENDOCINO BLIMP INCIDENT -- Not far from the location of Holle's
"burning ship" an accident occurred to a navy blimp, 1 July 197, off Cape
Mendocino.

This blimp suddenly settled into the water, slipped out its crew and rose
again.

The anomaly here is that one would not expect to find drastic dow-drafts
of such violence as to thus upset a lighter than air craft. Possibly a
downdraft accounted for the accident - but if the Signal Officer will look
up the incident of the British steamer Talma which, at-the time of the
sighting of a luminous wheel-like phenomenon in the Gulf of Martaban,
reported a slowing of the engines from some unknown cause, it may be seen
that possibly forces are generated in some manner by certain unknown
objects at times in the ocean, which may have physical attraction for
material objects. This blimp accident occurring in.waters where occurred
other phenomena shortly to be mentioned, seems to have a doubtful side

to it.

THE QAKIAND OBJECT — Early on the morning of 13th October, 1947, a ~
photographer named Ben Dobus togehter with a taxidriver named A. J,
Goldman saw a thing "that looked like Saturn with a ring around it."

It shot at terrific speed WESTWARD across the sky of the Bay area, and was
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‘This may have been heading in the general direction of what may have been
the goal of two later objects which roughly resemble it in description.

THE TICONDEROGA OBJECTS == According to the tanker Ticonderoga's

second officer, two "flying discs" were seen heading SOUTHWEST when the
ship was in 43 degrees fifteen minutes north and 12); degrees 5 minutes
west, at 0620 GCT, 12th November 19),7.

These may have been heading for the object seen in the Pacific off the
Golden Gate, not long afterward - or possibly at the same time, if earlier
reports on this are consulted, 4

“THE PHANTOM REEF — On November 2), 197, the Navy denied that it had
found a phantom reef or other obstruction to navigation at a point about
400 miles west of San Francisco. The Navay Survey ship MAURY, sent out
there in response to reports of ships that some hugh object had been
seen in the water in that neighborhood, reported that when in the
approximate 1 titude and longitude of the supposed obstruction they
picked up an echo from something in the water 1600 yards from the

ship; but that when they had steamed to within 00 yards of this, the
echo vanished.

There seems a possible connectability between the various elements so
far considered.

Later on January 7, 1948, there were occurrences in the neighborhood of
Wilmington, 0., Ft. Knox, Ky., Franklin, Ky., and Nashville, Tenn., all of
which must be now familiar to the archivists of the Signal Office.

Something like a "flying disc" was pursued by one Lt, Mantell ani two
other pilots, “antel being killed while in the process of attempting to
gain altitude to get close to whatever it was he was chasing.

Also, in this connection, it may not be amiss to mention the deaths of

two military officers who were said to have been bringing back material
evidence from "flying discs" one of which was said to have met with some kind
of accident over Maury Island, Puget Sound, around June, 197.

It will be seen on inspection that the geographical locales of these
incidents fit inside the belt of latitudes hereinbefore mentioned.

THE NORCATUR EXPLOSION was described in a previous letter of this
writer, and it was show in that letter that a line tangential to the
meridian of Norcatur, Kans., at hour-angle 2:20 p.m., would if con-
tinued outward into space to the orbit of the moon, intersect the
moon's orbit at a point where the moon would have been at about 100
hours after the time of the explosion.

According to rocketry theory, it would take a reaction=propelled
craft of the rocket type about 100 hours to reach the moon,

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I submit there is a likelihood that on June 24, 1947, something like a

space-ship came here from the moon and upon February 18, 1948, returned
to the moon,

This is of course speculation.

But has anyone yet explained the "flying discs" in terms of all the
pretty-well proven facts in connection with them?

Has anyone yet devised a fuel powerful enough to kick a rocket from
Earth to the Moon?

There have been hundreds of reports, during the past century, on
occurrences which imply this world is visited from outside space.
Absence of contact by these postulatable visiting entities may imply a
state of culture far beyond ours, to the point where it would be inex-
pedient for their members to have to do with us en-masse,

These reports have never been seriously considered by science, which tg
in general ignores them.

However, according to Dr. Rocht of Chamberlin Observatory, Denver, there

is nothing in astronomy to explain the thing which exploded over Norcatur.
Dr. Nininger's idea that the ‘thing was a meteor flatly disregards Dr, Rocht's
opinion, which may have been based on the Denver Posts' statement that a
Denver woman saw the Norcatur object twenty minutes before the explosion -
occurred.

I submit that the Army needs men who are capable of recognizing the anomalies
beforementioned when they occur, evenif only to aid in speculation regarding
them.

The undersigned offers his services to that end, if the Army may wish to
avail itself of them,

/s/ N. G. MARKHAM

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‘Excerpt of letter dated April 11, 1948 from Dr, Lincoln “aPaz, Director,

Institute of Meteoritics, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New
Mexico, to the Deputy Executive Director, Committee on Geophysical
Sciences, Research and Development Board: ji

Thank you for the surprising documents sent me under date of March
30, As you remark, certain aspects of Markham's letters are fantastic
(for example: (1) the fireball procession of 1913, February 9, was
genuinely meteoric, although a rare type of chain fall; (2) no astronomer
could take seriously Markham's “invasion by beings from Venus or the Moon"=
theory: (3) he appeals to, and biases in his favor, such untrustworthy
evidence as newspaper stories, e.g., the absurd statement attributed to
Dr. Rocht of the Chamberlin Observatory). Neventheless, Markham is justi-
fied in calling attention to certain incidents as unexplained, for example,
the "flying lenses" (in my opinion 99% hoax and imagination and 1% peal’,

As regards the Norcatur, Kansas incident, I remain convinced that,
like the Four Corners incident, it was a genuine meteorite fall, although
one of exceptional size (again like the Four Corners fall), However,
there are many curious aspects of both these falls, some of an objective
nature, like the singular fact that in spite of intensive searches (ad-
mittedly under bad terrain and weather conditions) » not a trace of meteoritic
material has so far been found; some of a non-objective nature, like the
amazing testimony given b y Mr. Leland Sammons, Mr. Alfred Glem, and other
witnesses of the Norcatur incident, both to members of the State Highway
Commission of Kansas and to Institute of Meteoritics field survey parties.
(See exhibits A, °B, ami C enclosed.) F

Some comment on such testimony as appears in A,B, and C would seem
desirable: 7

1. Glenn first reported the battery case as red hot. When I pointed
out that the paper on it was not charred, his account was changed to -
"too hot to handle", ‘The Institute of Meteoritics party found only two
men, not four, who saw the battery case fall. The battery case has been
examined by Dr. Victor Regener, Department of Physics, University of
New Mexico, who states that it appears to be identical with the sml1l
batteries used in portable radios.

2. K. Hays' identification of the Norcatur object as a rocket has
the following support: On the moming of February 19, I talked to the
towerman and two assistants at the Air Base at McCook Field, Nebraska.
All three denied the Norcatur object was a fireball and described it as
a black object with an extremely bright jet of flame pouring out of the
rear. Furthermore, a lj-year old, and presumably unbiased, schoolgirl
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3. A determined effort is under way to check up on Sammons' veracity
(and sanity!) I have neither seen nor talked to Sammons, but another member
of the Institute of Meteoritics party (Dr. D. M. Gragg, an Instructor in the
Department of Mathematics) who did so believes Sammons (who is a well-to-dO
farmer) to be sincere and very badly scared. Of course nearness to a big
meteorite fall would scare one as badly as an atom bomb; but how could it
produce such testimony as Sammons",

The "meteoritic" incidents from the great fall of 1945, November 29
(from which no meteorites have been recovered either!) through the sequence
of similar falls culminating in the Four Corners and Norcatur incidents,
coupled with such t ings as the Ussuri incident, convince me that either
the earth is under a most unusual cosmic bombardment or many of the
fireballs are not meteorites at all. While I still cling to the meteoritic
hypothesis, it is clear that which ever alternative is the right one, the
situation cries aloud for thorough investigation.


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Roy W. Cox, Director of Highways
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISST ON
OF KANSAS
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Norton

NOTES TAKEN AT NORCATUR, KANSAS, Night of Feb 18

Mr. Ralph New, Postmaster at Norcatur, tells us that at approximately ):50 PM
he was standing in the north window of the post office in Noreatur looking

toward the City 4all when he was suidenly illuminated very brightly by some
terrific light.

He ran outside into the street where others were looking toward the northeast
at a very large clow of white smoke high in the sky. He stated that in about
a minute and a half, there was a terrific explosion followed by a heavy
rumbling noise like thunder and that the smoke cloud was growing larger all

the time. Also there was a white smoke trail in the sky from the southwest
where the missile had come from.

He said that from the ceriter of the street, the explosion ami the first big
mushroom of smoke was directly overhead and at a tremendous height.

Another man in Norcatur stated that just prior to the explosion, he had heard
the motors of an airplane.

Chief Scott learned: from some man in Norton that just following the explosion,
something fell at his feet on the street and he picked it up, to find that it
was a small flashlight battery resembling those used in ‘fountain pen
flashlights' and that it was red hot. After a crowd of men gathered and
examined it, he was unable to findit ami thinks that someone took it.

Kenneth Hays of east of “orton was about 5 miles south of Prairie View when
he heard something roaring in the sky to the west of him, far away and very
high. He says that it resembled a rocket traveling northeast toward Norton
direction, and that suddenly there was a terrific explosion followed by a
mushroom of white smoke andthat there followed other explosions or something
resembling explosions. When he saw it, it was nearing the ground or horizon,
in other words, losing altitude.

Edgar Young's boy at Reager, was standing beside the Reager elevator and heard
something high over head, looked up to see a very bright flash of light and
then a low explosion followed by a big cloud of smoke,

The airport at Norton thought about 20,000 feet, time 4:50. Checked but no
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+ but slightly east, Suddenly, about 1 and'1/2 minutes after he had seen the -

flash, there was a terrific explosion ani jar, shaking the ground and causing
the windows all around to rattle. Following the explosion, there were several
low reverberating rumblings across the heavens. He: stated that the explosion
must have been very high.

Edgar a boy living at Regar, just east of Norcatur, was outside the
elevator, he observed the explosion, looked up and saw the huge cloud
of smoke. He stated that it was almost overhead but slightly west of him.
He said that it was a big explosion. The elevator man was out in the
elevator, when he heard the explosion. He t ought that his oil-burner had
exploded in the office and ran in to see about it, Finding it 0.K., he ran
outside to see what had exploded, saw the big cloud of smoke high overhead,
slightly west.

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Eastern Kansas newspaper carried a story about 6 days ago of one just
like this one, coming from the south to vicinity ‘of Iola, Kansas, where it
turned west and disappeared into the sky.

Check with Chief Scott of Norton about a burned flashlight battery
which fell in the street of Norton just after the explosion. It was too
hot to be picked up for several minutes. Chief Scott has it.

Note: A copy of Exhibit "C" referred to in letter from Dr, LaPaz, was
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CHECK=LIST ~ UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS

Date 18 February 1948 —

Time 1500 MST

Location imemmmoiryxitameen Air Near Green River, Utah
Name of observor Lenord P, Marchese (B-29 Pilot, Lt, 28 Bomber Gp)~

Occupation of obsorvor

Carl W, Stueki, Lt., Co-Pilot,
Pilot

Incident # 102
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(see reverse side

for other witnesses)

Address of observer 77th Bomb Sq, 28th Bomb Gp (VH), Weaver AFB, S.D.

Placo of obsorvetion 39° N = 100°W - near Green River, Utah

Numbor of objocts One

Distance of objoct from obsorvor 100 miles

Time in sight N/S

Altitude 20,000 feet

Speed Very high

Direction of flight

Tactics Explosion rate

Soumd Could not be determined due to- B-29 engine noise

Size Huge

Color Multi-colored ball of fire

Southeast of limon, Colorado

Sha poHuge ulti eolersd ball of fire and dense cloud of smoke

Odor dotectod N/S

Apparent construction N/S

Exhaust trails Vapor trail with ball of fire at head of trail ~

Woathor conditiohs Clear

Effoct on clouds n/s

Skotehos or phot ographs

Mannor of disappoarance N/S

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A luge multi-colored ball of fire trailing a dense cloud of smoke

was sighted at approx 1500 hours MST 16 Feb 48, 39° N-100° Wat
approx 20,000 ' by two aircraft of the 28th Bombardment Group (VH).
It was seen some 100 miles southeast of the B~29s, Size was estimated
as huge altho impossible to determine accurately due to the distance,

It was traveling at very high speed and heading southeast of Limon,
Colorade, at approx 20,000 ft.

Witnesses: + Howard H, Berodt, A0-49504, 718th
seit th Bomb Gp (VE). Pilot af 1st Bog

t Meurice T. Ritenour, A0-8043, 718th Bomb
i Bomb Gp (VH). Co-Pilot of ced me *

1st Lt Leonard P. Marchese, AQ- 4, 77th Bomb
“i. 28th Bomb Gp (SE), PBs py te

lst Lt. Carl W. Stucki, AO-785916, 77th Bomb Sq,
28th Bomb Gp (VH). Co-Pilot of 2nd B29,

NOTE: See Incident 101 - Norcatur Kansas.


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Date 18 February 1948 Incidont # 103
Time 1500 MST

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Location Sxmtmuyxkaxamax Air near Green River Utah ;

Namo of observars Capt. ipa pa ED Capt Maurice T. Ritenour
Occupation of obsorvor Pilots

Address of observor 718th Bomb Sq, 28th Bomb Gp (VH) Weaver AFB, s.D.
Placo of observation 39° N -100°W - Near Green River, Utah

Numbor of vhjuoke One

Distance of object from obsorver 100 miles

Timo in sight N/s

Altitude 20,000 feet

Spoed Very high ;

Direction of flight Southeast (of limon, Colorado)

Tactics Explosion rate

Sound Could not be determined due to B-29 engine noise

Sizo Huge (Seen 100 miles west of the B-29's)

Color Multi-colored ball of fire ©

Shapo Hugh milti-colored ball of fire and dense cloud of smoke followed
Odor dotectoa N/S

Apparent construction N/S

Exhaust trails Vapor trail with a ball of fire at the head of trail
Woathor conditions Clear

Effect on clouds N/S

Sketches or photographs None

Manner of disappearance N/S

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Date 7 Mar 4g Incidont # 10h
Time | 2055 ¢
Location Smyrna, Tenn,

Yamo of observor Frank L, Fenn, Maj, USAF, 00, Smyrna AF Base
Opl Richard C. Pettingill & Pvt Frank C. Johnson,

Gun of obsorvors (CO of Smyrna & radio and tower operators

Address of observor PS arty sci Smyrna, Tenn

Placo of obsorvetion Smyrna AAF = 6 miles from (ground)

Numbor of objocts1 :

Distance of object from obsorvor 6 miles

Timo in sight 45 mimtes

Altitude About 5° above horizon

Speod very slow

Direction of flight WNW awey from Smyrna

Tactics N/S Faded away

Sound “None

Sizo Unknown

Color yellow-orange

Shapo oval .

Odor dotectead N/S

Apparent construction N/S = seemed to be flare

Exhaust trails Mone

Woathor conditions CAVU - 10 miles

Effoct on clouds ¥/S |

Sketches or photographs Figs (2) showing yellow orange flame-like oval

Manner of disappearance faded into horizon

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1. Dato SMerkg _ Incidont # 105

2. Time 1100

3. Location Belmont, WN. C,

. Namo of observor Mr. A. C, Morrieon

5+ Occupation of obsorvor Supt. Meter Dept, Duke Power Co., Charlotte, ¥. c,
6. Address of observor Charlotte, N. C. (Duke Power Co.)

7+ Placo of observation ~ Belmont, N. C. (Sighted from ground)

8. Numbor of objocts 1
9. Distance of object from observer 4/s
10. Timo in sight about 10 seconis
ll. Altitude WN/S - could not be estimated
12,  Spood Around 600 MPH’
15s: tesiabin oe flight § Easterly
1h. Tactics None = moved in straight line at constant speed without
change in altitude or direction
15. Sound Wone
16. Sizo’ From a distance - that of a small coin
17. Color bright or silver - looked metallic
18. Shapo round or sphere (unable to determine which)
19. Odor dotectod n/s
20. Apparent construction Metallic
21. Exhaust trails None
22.  Woathor conditions Clear with scattered white clouds
23.  Effoct on clouds ¥/S :
2h.  Skotches or photographs None
25. Manner of disappoaranco behind mall white cloud

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A round metallic-appesring object moving
speed of. 600 MPH was observed near Belmont, i
the morning of & Mar ig, The weather was clear with excellent visibility
with a few small scattered fleecy white clouds
determined if the object. were a disc or sphere,
that of a small coin of a bright or silver color. It reflected the
maintaining a steady reflection which did no: °
was under observation for some 10 seconds was on an easterly heading and
moved in a straight line at a constant Speed without apparent change in
altitude or direction, It was impossible to determine the altitude but
it was mving above the clouds, No sound of any kind was heard nor was
any exhaust trail observed,

NOTE: Witness (Mr Morrison) is a man
a first-grade engineer and employee of Duke Power Co for some
yeers, He impressed the agent as being conservative and sound |
and is a technical man with a very technical and responsible position,

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he saw the "flying disc merely skip claiming that they saw

an object which they could not identify with any natural phenomenon
or known type of aircraft. It resembled "a round metallic
appearing object moving very rapidly."

Witnesses: Mr, Hendrix, assistant Superintendent, Meter Dept
Duke Power Co., Charlotte, N. C.
Mr. G, W. Jordan, Gastonia Electric Co.,
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Dato 5 March 1948 Incidont # 106
Time 1610 = 1655

Location Bakersfield, California

Namo of obServer George L. Buchner

Occupation of observer N/S

Address of observor Bakersfield, California

Placo of observetion From ground, southwest toward Buena Vista Lake,Calif,
Numbor of objects Two

Distance of object from obsorver 10 - 12 miles

Timo in sight w/S

Altitude N/S

Speed wN/S

Direction of flight Earthward

Tactics wN/S
Sound N/S

Size N/S P - |
Color Seemingly on fire, black and red smoke trailing behind

Shapo Similar to falling aircraft

Odor dotected N/S

Apparent construction N/S

Exhaust trails Brownish-white smoke and debris trailing

Woathor conditions N/S ah at tat ud toe
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Effoct on clouds N/S agi eek YJ a Bik ES
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Sketches or photographs None

Manner of disappearance Behind a water tower, which was an obstruction
to the view

Romarks: Comments of G. L, Buckner and other witnesses to this

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HEADQUARTERS FOURTH AIR FORCE
Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff, A-2
Intelligence
Hamilton Field, California

LAFDA~3/1208-I
SUBJECT: Investigation of Flying Disc. Mar 11, 19)6

10: Chief of Staff
United States Air Forces
Washington, D, C,
ATIN: DIRECTORATE OF INTELLIGENCE
Air Intelligence Requirements Branch »

1. Incident reported on 9 March 1948, this headquarters, per telephone
call from Sgt A. M. 4arsen, Sheriff's office, Bakersfield, California,

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(| a. “bservation by Mr. (George L) Les Buchner, Bakersfield, California,
/ ef two objects falling to earth from unknown source on 5 March 198 between
1610 and 1655 hours. Description of objects similar to falling aircraft
with smoke and debris trailing. Observation made at Bakersfield with objects
sighted southwest toward Buena* Vista Lake, California,

b. Observation by Mr. Denio, employee of the Pacific General Elect, ic
y Company, Bakersfield, California, of two objects which fell to earth from
| “| unknown source north of Bakersfield, California, § March 1948, One object
seemed to be on fire with red and black smoke trailing behind.

tt. 2. Informant Larsen stated that searching parties, aircraft and rescue
~ units have made numerous attempts to locate these reported objects without
success.

3. Investigation of incident has been initiated by this headquarters.
Report will follow. : :

/s/ Donald L. Springer

DONALD L. SPRINGER

. It. Colonel, USAF
AC of S, A-2

Information to:
ADC, Mitchel Fld, N.Y.
FBI, San Francisco
G2, Sixth
DIO, San Francisco (12th Nav.Dist)

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HEADQUARTERS FOURTH AIR FORCE
Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff
Intelligence
Hamilton Field, California

4AFDA-3 /1208-1
SUBJECT: Investigation of Flying Discs
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: |

Information from the Sheriff's Office, Bakersfield, California, revealed
that numerous calls from residents in Bakersfield concerning peculiar objects
in the sky over Bakersfield, predicated an investigation by their office and
contact with A-2 Headquarters Fourth Air Force.

( H. B, Nix, stated that they observed a flying object which appeared to be
éj consumed in fire, ami left a bromish-white plume of smoke, which suddenly
stopped amd disappeared. Seconds later, what appeared to be a wrachute,
was seen to be drifting to the east.

if On 13th March 1948, two informants, Mr. George L. Buchner, and Mir,

The object, as described, appeared to be a burning fabric airplane,
consumed in smoke, Observations were made in Bakersfield of object to
the south and southwest, approximately ten to twelve miles distance, around
1600 hours on 5 March 19148.

On 13th March 1948, informant, Mr. H, B. Nix, stated that he observed
an object at 08350, & March 19\8, due north of Bakersfield, approximately five
XK miles distance. The object was a large, orange-red ball of fire, somewhat
larger than a small airplane, appeared to remain static for approximately
thirty seconds, then split and continued to burn; each visible as a burning
half. A parachute, with a black object hanging was then observed to fall,
\ drift to the east and disappeared into"the hills east of Bakersfield.

” Naas On 13th March 1948, two informants, Mrs, Callie R. “ason, secretary,
"/ Haberfelde Building, Bekersfield, California, and Dr. J, E. Johnson, dentist
Haberfelde Building, Bakersfield, California, stated that they were in
(\{ Room 518, Haberfelde Building, on the morning of 9 March 1948, Irs. Mason
was a patient of Dr, Johnson. Hoth informants stated that they observed a
\\ | framing object which appeared at first to be a very small airplane. Orange

\ red flames seemed to envelope the object with considerable black smoke

trailing in a zigzag manner for approximately ),000 to 5,000 feet. The
object was observed at 1,000 feet, approximately due north of Bakersfield,
seven to ten miles distant at approximtely 0830 hours.

Informants further stated that the object disappeared behind a water
tower, which was an obstruction to their view, and was near the ground.
Both informants watched for an explosion, thinking that it would explode
upon reaching the ground, but nothing wusual was noted,

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Odor dotectoa N/S
Apparent construction N/S ‘ |
Exhaust trails N/S ‘
Woathor conditions N/S
Effoct on clouds N/S
Sketches or photographs None
Manner of disappearance eS Fell to én
Romarks: See supplement to Incident #106.

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Dato & March 19h8 = F Incidont it 108
Time 0830

Location Bakersfield, California

Name of observer H, B. Nix

Occupation of observer N/S

Address of obsorvor N/S

Placo of observation Sighted from ground

Numbor of objocts One

Distance of object from obsorver 5 miles

Timo in sight Approx. 30 seconds before splitting and burning
Altitude N/S

Speod Statice for approx 30 seconds, and then drifting
Diroction of flight eastward

Tactics n/s

Soumd N/S

Sizo Larger than a small airplane

Color Orange-red ball of fire

Shapo Ball

Odor dotectod N/S

Apparent construction N/S

Exhaust trails N/S

Woathor conditions N/S

Effoct on clouds N/S

Sketches or photographs None

Manner of disappoarance Drifted to the east into the hills east of

Bakersfield
Romarks: See supplement to Incident #106

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Date 9 March 198 Incidont #109
Time "0830
Location Bakersfield, California
Namo of observers J,E, Johnson and Mrs. Callie R, Mason
Occupation of obsorvor J,E, Johnson, Dentist, Mrs. Mason, Secretary
Address of observor N/s
Placo of observation 5th Floor of business building
Number of objocts One
Distance of object from obsorver 7 - 10 miles
Timo in sight N/S
Altitude 1000 feet
Speed N/S
Direction of flight Due north of Bakersfield
Tactics Zig-zaging
Sound N/S
Sizo Appearance of a very small airplane
Color Orange-red flame
Shapo Appearance of a very small airplane
Odor dotected N/S
Apparent construction N/S
Exhaust trails Considerable black smoke trailing for 1,000 to 5000 feet
Woathor conditions N/S
Effoct on clouds n/s

Sketches or photographs None

Manner of disappearance N/S
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HEADQUARTERS STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND © A2B
Andrews Field

Washington 20, D. C,

SAC 350 (29 Mar ls) 29 March 19,8

SUBJECT: Report of Unidentified Aerial Sounds.
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TO: Chief of Starr
United States Air Force
Washington 25, D. c,
Attention: - ctor of Intelligence

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1. The following is quoted from a copy of a letter, Baltimore
Office, FBI, addressed to the Director of Intellijence, Second Army:

"On March 23, 1948, an individual, who desired that her
identity be kept confidential, telephonically communicated with this
office and indicated that she is the wife of a former member of the
United States military forces, ani that she is presently active in
American Legion activities, but was emphatic in stating that she was
in no way hysterical or unduly apprehensive regarding present world
conditions. She did, however, wish to bring tothe attention of the
proper authorities that during the past six or eight weeks, on a
number of occasions between the hours of 3:00 and 5:00 4.M., she has
heard peculiar sounding noises in the sky, which appear to come from
airplanes in the distance, but the sound is not the type of airplane
motor drone which isgenerally heard from American planes. She has
discussed the matter with her husband, and he believes that the sound
is more like that of a foreign type airplane. She recently discussed
this matter with an unidentified woman who lives in her neighborhood,
which is Hamilton, Baltimore, “aryland, ani this woman stated that she,
too, had heard the noise in question, and that her husband is also an
ex-G.I, and he has stated that the motors sounded like that of foreign

lanes,"
a 2. No action is contemplated by this headquarters,

FOR THE CQMMANDING GENERAL:

c/e furnished CG, ALAN MARCEAU
AMC, Attn: MCI, CWO, USAF
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2. Time 0300 — 0500 z
3. Location Baltimore (Hamilton) Maryland
lh. Namo of observer Identity confidential
5. Occupation of obsorvorActive in Ameriean “egion activities
6, Address of observer N/S
7. Placo of observation N/S
=: 8. Numbor of objects Undetermined
aay, 9. Distance of object from obsorvor. N/S
10, Timo in sight Not sighted
ll. Altitude N/S
12.  Speod N/S ‘
13. Direction of flight N/S
14. Tactics N/S
15.  Soumd Motor drone of foreign type aircraft
16, Size N/S
- D; 17. Color N/S
18,  Shapo N/S
19. Odor dotected N/S
20. Apparent construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails N/S
22.  Woathor conditions N/S
23. Effoct on clouds N/S
2. Sketches or photographs None
25. Manner of disappoarance N/S
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INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
(To be filled out and retained in files)

Date of Observation LMpral 1948. . . Incident # 111
Time of Observation 0955 mmm .....

Where was Object(s) Sighted iat. 3t Bast, 12° Sa! orth. -----

Observer's Position . Sighted ohject fram plane- Phillinine Islands.

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

Name and Address of Observer Je’ Dt, Robart W Meyers, ueenel Sa. 18th

Occupation and/or Hobbies oo MG eee ss

Attention Attracted to Object (s) By App@aming An Mine of sight during flight
Minber of Object (a) Sightedimes iis Se ye le pels ea ‘s Soi SS og) oe
Size of Object(s) Ang qpam 30 feat, length M feat... 2... ww ee ee
Color Of Ob jack a) A kee Sete ak Ne Dik ele lee
Shape (Sketch if Pos sible) ) Abelf mon closely résqubling a flying wing type .

end an indistinct dorsal fin.

Nature of Luminosity . 2. 2... - Ca eae 8 a ae a ae a ee ee
Estimated Distance of Object from Observer . PN ace eee
Spsed of Gbicct (s) 200 MP, disappeared in 5 seconds infiéating great
Tactics OOP Jett tun, then level flight accelerating rapidly .

Sound Made by Object(s) .MMMP. 2 2. 2c ee we tte we ee

Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance) «see eee sees

Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail .mene pbserved. .

Weather Conditions Existing at the ssoneptared annua page. 3000', tops.

Pebuliaritics Noted Pbjegt, made a left. turn,. leveled ent on & 270°. mading.

ati of Sessdsi On, ist, April, at, 0955. Ist. Le Rene, wee. lending a ian
of, 4 Puy pireraft, of the 67th Mighter. %., 18th Tighter Grom. Haws .. .
flying @ peadim of. 180%., altitpde 1500, fect, position 124° 5! Hest.and

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12 52° North, when he sighted an unidentified object approximately three
(3) ates aun of his position and at an estimted altitude of 1000!
heading 360°. The object appeared to be a flying wing aircraft, its
shape resembled a half moon. What appeared to be a dorsal fin ws barely
perceptible. The span of the object was estimated to be 30 feet, length
20 feet. The object was silwr in color. sighting the object, Lt.
Meyers immediately started @ left turn with the intention of intercepting
and to more positively identify the . While Meyers was making

a 240° left turn, the object mde a left turn, then leveled out on
a heading of 270°, accelerated rapidly and disappeared from sight in
approximately 5 seconds. There was no sound heard, and no exhaust trails
were observed, St the time of the sigh’ visibility was unlimited,
scattered cumlous, base 3000 feet, tons feet,

NOTE? Because of the distemce from which the sighting wes mde, no

distinguishing festures, i.e. power units, landing gear, armament or
cockpit were observed.

The interview with Lt. Meyers indicated that he is a reliable non
excitable individual who appeared quite positive in his statements. He wes
the only witness to this incident as he could not contact his wing men i
since his radio was out. Apparently the maneuvers perform d by hie three (3)
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Date 8 Apr 4g
Time 1400 - 1430
Location Ashley, Ohio
Namo of observor Miss Winifred Paines - Mrs. Bertha Slack
Occupation of obsorvor Mss Paines: Asst Bank Cashier; Mrs. Slack:
Address of observor 227 Witen stn, Ashley, 0.

Placo of observation Ashley, Ohio (ground) i
Numbor of objects A

Distance of object from obsorvor "Quite a distance"

Timo in sight 4/S

Altitude Could not estimate

Speed slow-moving ‘

Diroction of flight Southwest

Tactics No maneuvers

Sound n/s

Sizo undetermined

Color silver

Shapo Oblong, long end narrow - like silver streak

Odor dotectod n/s

Apparent construction N/S

Exhaust trails None

Woathor conditions Clear, no clouds near object

Effoet on clouds N/S - no clouds near object

Skotehes or photographs None

Manner of disappearance y/s

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Witness thought she heard plane which appesred to be flying low and making

an unusual amount of noise. Could not locate the plane but did see an

object oblong in shape and long and narrow which had the appeerance of a
silver streak, It was clearly outlined and moving slowly and steadily in a
southwesterly direction parallel to the ground and without changing direction.
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Dato ig April 19s -  Inecidont # liza
Time 1400 - 1430 2
Location Ashley, Onio
sks of observer Mrs. “elah Stephens
Occupation of obsorvor Newspaper reporter
Address of obsorvor 226 West High Street, Ashley, Ohio
Placo of observation From the ground .
Number of objects One
Distance of objoct from obsorver Not stated
Timo in sight Approximately five minutes
Altitude Quite high
Speed Slow - dirfting
Diroction of flight \ Southwesterly
Tactics -None
Sound None
Sizo Smaller than the airplane that was in view at the time
Color Opalescent - like mother of pearl
Shapo Long cylindrical body, like a stick of firewood
Odor dotectod. None
Apparent construction N/S
Exhaust trails None
Woathor conditions Clear, few clouwis in sky but non around object

Effoct on clouds N/S

Sketches or photographs None : Ns ag } fees >
Manner of disappearance N/S .

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this witness, She observed a large airplane, heading south, and about

same time also observed a strange object in the sky travelling slowly

a southwesterly direction. Witness first thought it was sky writing,

it looked like a streak; but later it became clearly outlined, appearing
a long éylindrical body like a stick of firewood. “ith the sum shining

it, it » appeared opalescent, like mother of pearl, The object was much

higher, and quite a bit smaller than, the airplane, but drifted slowly along

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Date 8 April Ios Incident #20p |

Time 1430

Location Delaware, Ohio

Namo of observer Mrs, James B. “tephenson

Occupation of obsorvor Housewife

Addross of observor 93 North Franklin Street, Delaware, Ohio

Placo of observetion From the ground fs

‘Numbor of objects One

Distance of objoct from observer N/S
Timo in sight wN/S

Altitude N/s

Speod Slow

Diroction of flight Southwesterly
Tactics None

Sound None

Size Very large - about the size of a full moon in height but much
smaller in width
Color Very white

Shapo Cylindrical, with vapor around the top

Odor dotectod n/s me
Apparent construction N/S

Exhaust trails None

Woathor conditions Clear, no clouds around object

Effoct on clouds w/S

Sketches or photographs None BO fs & aa es
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Manner of disappearance N/S

Romarks: At 1430 Mrs. J. B, Stephenson's attention was attracted from

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wo get a better view it applied very white, with no shadow@: all, was cylindrical
in shape and seemed to have vapor around the top. When first seen, it appeared to
be leaning at an angle, and then right itself and move along "perpendicular" to the
ground. It appeared not to be moving ait first, but upon a closer look it was seen
moving slowly in a southwesterly direction, without sound or manueverings, and re-
was clear, and no exhaust trails were

maining at the same altitwie. ‘The weather
seen. the object seemed very large, about tke size of a full moon in height, but

much smaller in width. Since there was nothing to compare it with, she could not
be ‘sure of the size. No statement was made as to whether or not witness heard an

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Date §& April 1948
Time 1430
Lotation Delaware, Vhio

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Namo of observor Rev, “ames B, Stephenson

Oceupation of obsorvor Pastor

Incidont # 112¢

Address of observor 93 N. Franklin Street, Delaware, Ohio

Place of observation From the ground
Numbor of objects One

Distance of object from observer N/S
Timo in sightN/s

Altituden/s

Speed Slow

Diroction of flight Southwesterly
Tactics None

Soumd None

Size Not Stated

Color White

Shepo Verticle, larger at the bottom and narrow at the top

Odor dotected None

Apparont construction N/S
Exhaust trails None

Woathor conditions Clear
Effoct on clouds N/S :
Skotches or photographs None BR

Manner of disappearance N/S

Remarks: Witness first thought that object was a plane on fire, as

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it—seemed_low_and made-a-greatdeal-of-noise. After a few seconds' study
object became clearly outlined and looked similar to a vertical cylinder,
large at the bottom and narrow at the top, with streamers or streaks of
vapor attached. “t gave the appearance of a white cloud, but did not behave
as acloud. Jt retained its shape and maintained a steady movement on a
straight course against the wind. The Delaware airport was alerted for its
appearance, but after a half hour it had not been sighted there,

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Date § April 1948 ‘
Time 4,30 Sea :
Location Delaware, Ohio
Name of observer Mrs, John Bergen
Occupation of obsorvor Housewife
Address of observor }) North Washington Street
Placo of obsorvation From the ground:

Numbor of objects One
Distance of objoct from observer  N/S c
Timo in sight N/S

Altitude N/S

Speed N/S .
Direction of flight Southwesterly

Tactics None

Sound Weoex Could not be determined

Size N/S

Color White

Shapo Spherical "blob" with streaks above it
Odor dotectod None

Apparent construction N/S

Exhaust trails None

Woathor conditions Clear

Effoct on clouds N/s

Sketches or photographs None

Manner of disappoarance N/S

Romarks: Witness heard planes prior to the sighting, but doesn't
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Timo in sight ‘Ten minutes :
Altitude Several thousand feet

Speod Not too fast

Direction of flight Almost due west into the wind

Tastios None, *, y a ys
Soumd None mt

Sizo Not less than 5 feet in width

Color Very white

Shapo Spherical, with a small protrusion above it, like vapor streaks
Odor -dotectod None

Apparent construction N/S a

Exhaust trails None

Woathor conditions Clear

Effoct on clouds N/S a ee hak g~ “ei as
Sketohes or photographs Mom °° 2 =? 8 UN Jw # i. &
Manner of disappoarance Disappeared from view behind the trees

Remarks: This object appeared like a concentrated bit of cloud
except it was clearly outlined. The size could not be determined,

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Dato & April 19h8 am é

Time 1430

Location Delaware, Ohio

Namo of observer Mrs, H, S, Kirkpatrick
Occupation of obsorvor Housewife

Address of observor 107 North Washington Street
Placo of observation From the ground

Numbor of objects One

Distance of object from observer wN/S

Timo in sight n/S

Altitude wn/s

Speed Steady - not too fast

Direction of flight Southwesterly

Tactics None

Soumd None

Size It was not large enough for a person to be inside

Color White - about the color of a fleecy cloud

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Shapo Spherical - womewhat larger at top with a protruding end umierneat

Odor dotected None
Apparont construction N/S
Exhaust trails None
Woathor conditions Clear, blue sky, sumy
Effoct on clouds N/S
Skotches or photographs None

Manner of disappearance N/S

Remarks: Witness heard, but did not see airplane, and saw instead
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Date 9 April 196 Incidont # 113
Time 15M. /*
Location Montgomery, Alabama
Namo of observer Robert B. Hughes, +t. Colonel, USAF
Occupation of obsorvor Pilot
Address of observer Tactics Div., Air Tactical School, Tyndall AF Base

Placo of observetion From the air

‘Numbor of objects One

Distance of object from observer N/S

Timo in sight Five seconds

Altitude Approximately 16000 feet

Speod In excess of the viewer's 310 mph air speed

Direction of flight Northwest

Tactics N/S

Sound None

Sizo Top part eight feet diameter

Color Silver

Shapo Had the appearance of a parachute carrying a large canister or

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Apparont construction N/S | fm eB AAP a A fi

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Woathor conditions Clear, visibility and ceiling unlimited

Exhaust trails None

Effoct on cloudsN/S
Sketches or photographs - Sketch (trip)

Manner of disappearance n/s
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Dato 1s Apr 4g
Time 1306 hours
Location Approx 1 mile north wt Fairbanks, Alaska
Name of observer | Lt Ayteh Johnson
Oceupation of obsorvor lst Lt jee in fo aad 7 ro ty )
Address of obsorvor Ft Worth, Texas
Placo of obsorvation Over city of Fairbanks, Alaska

Number of objocts 1

Distance of object from observer ¥/S

Timo in sight few mimtes

Altitude 2000=3000 ft

Speod 250=300 miles (traveled 500 feet in 1 or 2 seconds)
Diroction of flight Northeast towerd southwest
Tactics paral horizontal plane to vertical plane at very
Sound No mate

Sizo 8" im diameter

Color silvery

Shapo round and flat *

Odor dotectod 5S

Apparent construction n/s

Exhaust trails mo trails of any kind

Woathor conditions Weather clear and visibility unrestricted
Effoct on clouds 4&/S

Skotehes or photographs none

Manner of disappoaranco x/s

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Object observed at altitude of about 2000-3000 on NE~SW -

Tt appeared to be some $ inches in diameter and gave off a silvery
brilliantreflection. It oscillated from a horizontal plane to a
vertical plane at a very rapid pace. Rese % about 250-300
MPH ~(traveled some 500 feet in 1 or 2 seconds sound could be
heard nor were there any trails of any icind,

NOTE: This sighting may have been the reflection of san from wings
of these aircraft. At the approximate time of the sighting a
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Date 19 Apr 4g Incidont #115
Time 2615 :
Location Over Greenville AF Base, Greenville,S. C.
ince of observer 8 Sg tsga rend Emaar =
Occupation of obsorvor Both attached to Liaison sa. Greenville
Address of nadine Greenville AF Base, Greenville,S. C.
Placo of observation Greenville AF Base 2
Numbor of objocts # 3-1 at first , 2 later
Distance of object from observer 15,000 to 20,000 ft overhead
Timo in sight 2 mimtes
Altitude 15,000 to 2Q000 ft
Specd Undetermined, Stationary, then rapidly accelerating and
Diroction of flight wae
Tactics Tiger ing thee, acceleration and climbing

trail formation :
Sound none emdible (7) - states: Witnesses were attracted by sound

of fighter aircraft in vicinity.
Sizo undetermined (no mention made of these)
Color white :
Sniee elliptical
Odor dotectod § y/s
Apparent construction u/s
Exhaust trails No exhamst or condensation trail
Woathor conditions CAayU
Effoct on clouds n/s
Sketches or photographs 2
Mamner of disappearance in distance

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Witnesses were attracted by sound of fighter aircraft in vicinity.
They started searching the sky for the aircraft and sighted the
objects. When first sighted, the witnesses thought theobjects might
be weather balloons, However, when they accelerated so rapidly in

a northerly heading, they determined the objects could not be balloons.
They were in a trail formation on a North-South line, and moved so
rapidly they wereout of sight within a few seconds. From original
sighting in the stationary position to their disappearance, a period
of gpproximately two (2) mimtes elapsed, om which the objects were

in a stationary position for approximately one (1)mimte.

NOTH: Wind at 20,000 ft from 340° at 10 knots per hour (1230 EST Rpt)
Wind at 20,000 ft 32° at 13 knots per hour at (1830 EST Rpt)

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Date 11 Mer 4g
Time night
a BT Near shores of James Bay,
Namo of observor V. d. Pratt
Occupation of obsorvor mploye of Hudson Bay Co.
Address of observor Moose Factory
Placo of observation Moose Factory, Canaca
Numbor of objocts 1
Distance of object from observer y/s
Timo in sight WN/S
Altitude 4N/S
Speod meteoric
Direction of flight  earthward
Tactics y/ s
Sound No noise
Sizo Size of 2mtixammx football
Color 266 Blue flame
Shapo N/S
Odor dotectoa N/S
Apparent construction meteor
Exhaust trails sxmmgexkignt ¥/S.
Woathor conditions Night
Effoct on clouds- N/S
Sketches or photographs None
Manner of dhansibaarenne exploded

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A big ball of blue flame, seemingly the size of a football streaked out

of the sky and exploded near this Northern Ontario community (Moose Factory)
near the shores of James Bay, The explosion lit up the entire area brighter
than daylight, the whole ball disappeared and a second later a streak of
orange light shot upward from where the ball was last seen. The orange streak
was gone within a second. Witnesses heard no noise of any kind.

NOTE: Th&s ties up with earlier reports from Cochran, 150 miles south of
Moose Jaw where several citizens reported seeing what they thought
to be a meteor around 11,40 P. M. EST Thurs,

One witness ( a Mrs. Charles Giles) said that the object plunged
downward like-a spent rocket in the northern sky. She described it
as about the size of a full moon which gave the appearance of
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Date 7 May 4g ; Incidont # Ig 117

Time 1500 to 1700

Location Memphis, Tenn,

Name of observor Miss Jem Bray, Housekeeper et atk al (see other side)

Occupation of obsorvor Housekeeper

Address of observer 253 W. Waldorf Ave., Memohis, Tenn.

Placo of observation Memphis, Tenn,

Numbor of objects 50 or 60

Distance of object ‘from obsorvor N/S

Timo in sight N/S

Altitude extremely high ;

Speod faster than any aircraft witnesses had ever seen

Direction of flight easterly .

Tactics Most traveled in straight line altho some of them
zig-zagged, ;

Soumd None

Size Very small

Color shiny - like bright aluminum

Shapo unknown - possibly like meteor

Odor dotectod n/s

Apparent construction u/s

Exhaust trails Some objects seemed to have a silvery tail

which might have been exhemst
Wogthor conditions CAVU, wind: 330 to 340°, 15 MPH at surface increasing
to 66 MPH at 20,000; Surface temp? 72°; dew point 43° relative humidity 404
Effect on clouds n/S :

Skotehes or photographs None
Manner of disappearance n/s

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Fifty tg60 shiny objects were seen moving at a speed faster than any
known aircraft on en Easterly heading at an extremely high altitude.
For the most part these objects traveled in a straight line altho
some of them zig-zegged slightly. No sound wes heard. Some objects
seemed to have a silvery tail which might have been exhaust. These
objects could not have been weather balloons as only one balloon was
released by the Memphis Weather Buream that day,

NOTE: Witnesses thought they had seen a meteor; however subsequent
investigation seemed to preclude this possibility.
See Supp II to Trip Report to Memphis - Visit with Dr. Paul
Herget of the Observatory of Cincinnati, Ohio, in which Dr.
Herget expressed serious doubt that the 50 or more objects
observed 7 May 4$ in Memhis were meteors. He, was, however
unable to offer any explanation as to a possible identification
of the objects.

Dr. Hynek of OSU and Dr. Lincoln LePaz are to be consulted
about the possibility of tmmisx these being a meteor shower.

Witness of this incident were: Mr. F. J. Kaiser, salesmen

251 W. Weldorf Ave., Memphis

Mrs F, J, Kaiser, housewife
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Date 28 Mar 4S Incidont # 118
Time 1630 hours
Location Berlin Lichtenrade, Kirchbachstrasse 2
Name of observer Dr Ormens,
Occupation of obsorvor Former guided missile expert at Exeinmetall Borsi
Address of obsorvor Berlin Lichtenrade, Kirchbechstrasse 2
Placo of observation As above
Nunbor of objects 1
Distanco of objoct from observer n/S
Time in sight 4/S
Altitude - 14 kilometers
Speed Yather fast
Direction of flight South to North
Tactics y/S
Sound Wo sound reported
Sizo “white point"
Color White
Shapo u/s
Odor doteetoa B/S
Apparent construction W/S
Exhaust trails No exaust trail reported
Woathor conditions clear |
Effoct on clouds B/S
Skotches or photographs None
Manner of disappoerance n/s

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Dr Ormans, former Guided Missile expert at Exeinmetall, Borsig mentioned
that he a 1 white point mving from South to North at an approx
height of 14 kilometers, speed undetermined, rather fast, no rpt of
sound, and no report of exhaust trail.

WITNESSES: Dr and Mrs. Ormens.
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Date 20 Feb 4g
Time 0700 hours

Location Asuncion, Paraguay
Name of observer Mrs Agustina Vargas de Paula
Occupation of observer N/S
Address of observer resident of Asuncion (southern part of city)
Place of observation Asuncion
Number of objects 1 .
Distance of object from observer. N/S )
Time“in sight N/S
Altitude N/S
Speed /S
Direction of flight west to east
Tactics N/S
Sound N/S
Size N/S
Color N/S
Shape oval
‘ Odor detected N/S
Apparent construction N/S
Exhaust trails highly colored wake
Weather conditions N/S

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At approximately 0700 hours 20 Feb 48 witness saw object of oval e
traveling sng ed west to east. Its form Seiad in a very
tail of approximately 3 feet in length. The forward part was bulky com-
pared with the rear, The interior portion of the object gave off green,
yellow and orange colors and it had a highly colored wake. .

Statesments were obtained from a locel newspaper "La Tribuna" which has
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Date 20 Feb hig
Time 0700

Incident 119a

Location Aregua ip 10 miles east of Asuncion

Neme of observer "withheld"

Occupation of observer employee of Bank of Paraguay

Address of observer Bank of Paraguay

Place of observation in Aregua
Number of objects 1

Distance of object from observer N/S
Time in sight N/S

Altitude N/S

Speed N/S

Direction of flight west to east

Tactics N/S
Sound n/s
Size n/S
Color 4N/S
Shape oval

Odor detected N/S
Apparent construction N/S
Exheust trails n/s
Weather conditions N/S
Effect on clouds N/S
Sketches or photographs None
Manner of disappearance N/S
Remarks (over)

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Date 20 Feb 4g Incidont # 119d

Time 0700

Location Villa Hayes (10 miles NNE of Asuncion)
Namo of observor iam Rancher and laborers
Occupation of obsorvor Rancher.

Address of observor  infhe "Chaco"

Placo of observation Ranch house in neighborhood of Villa Hayes
Numbor of objocts 1
Distance of object from observer n/s

Timo in sight N/S

Altitude 1,000 ft

Spoeod less than that of a plane

Diroction of flight west to east

Tactics n/S

Sound n/s

Size wy/S

Color wW/S
Shapo dise ;

Odor dotectod y/s

Apparent construction 4/S

Exhaust trails WN/S - gave off an intense green color
Woathor conditions N/S

Effect on clouds W/S

Skotches or photographs None

Manner of disappoarance n/s

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Perceived a dise giving off an intense green color. Witness reports
that the object traveled from west to

east at a speed less than that of
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3- Location Vejle, Denmark
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5e Occupation of obsorvor field laborers >,
6. Address of observor n/s
7» Placo of observation Gadbjerg (near Vejle)
8. Numbor of objects 1
9- Distance of object from observer 200 meters altitude
10. Timo in sight #8 3 seconds
ll. Altitude 200 meters altitude
12. Speed high speed ‘
13. ‘Direction of flight S&B to Nw
lh. Tactics N/S
15. Sound N/s
16,. Size W/S
17. Color shining
18.  Shapo N/S
19. Odor dotectod N/S
20. Apparent construction N/s
21. Exhaust trails N/S
22. Weathor conditions N{/S
23. Effoct on clouds N/S
2h. Sketehes or photographs None

25. Manner of disappearance y/s

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Date 9 January 19s . Seems in
Time 2330

Location Cartersville, Georgia, 34° 10! N, 84° 9" W

Name of observor Hugh DuBose

Occupation of obsorvor Pilot (RAL)

Address of observor N/S

Placo of observation Air .
Numbor of objects One

Distance of object from observer W/S

Timo in sight wW/S

Altitude 3000 feet

Speed 00 mph |
Diroction of flight 175° M

Tactics None

Soumd N/s

Sizo n/S \ |

Color Light, sky-blue

Shapo a except for the top quarter which was flat, pot-
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Odor dotectod N/S
Apparent construction N/S

Exhaust trails None

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Effoct on clouds “/S
Sketches or photographs None
Manner of. disapposaranco 10° below the horizon

Romarks: When object crossed the path of the witness all that could
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the top quarter which was flat, pot-shaped. The witness states that the
object definitely did not have the curved trajectory of a wingless missile.
Shartly after crossing his path, the blue flame sputtered and turned
inmediately earthward, ‘The flame then died altogether but nothing was
seen hitting the ground. Witness states that the flame was not ¢ the
long trailing type, bub rather gave the impression that you were looking
dow a long exhaust stack at a short but concentrated mass of blue flame
and further stated that his connections with RAF pilots in Englandduring
the war leads him now to believe this object looked the same as the
"Buz Bombs" chased by t ose RAF pilots at night. Arthur Porter, purser
on this flight 9 January 4S, also saw the object, the flame only, but
can give no further evidence for its identification. ;

Mr. DuBose stated on April 29 that seventy-five cattle had died of an
unknown disease on the farm of a “r. Gordy at Newman, Georgia, and expressed
concern over a possible comnection between the unidentified object he
reported and this musual fatality among healthy cattle. However, the
Atlanta Uffice of the Animal Industry Division, U.S. Department of Agri-
culture, advises that this "mlknown" disease has persisted for over a _
year and other cases repeated elsewhere in the country for some time back.
There apparently remains no basis for connection between the object Mr,
DuBose reports and the death of seventy-five cattle at Newnan, Georgia,

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Date 5 April 1948 ‘ ; Incidont # a8 |
Time N/S |

Location Holloman Air Force Base

Name of observer Mr. Olsen ©

Occupation of obsorvor ‘Trained balloon observer, Geophysics Lab Section
Address of observor N/S ; vay |
Placo of observation From the ground

Numbor of objects One

Distance of object from observer N/S

Timo in sight 30 seconds

Altitude Very high

Speed Faster than any known aircraft

Diroction of flight N/S

Tactics Eratic — completing a large loop after its downward descent,
then soaring upward and disappearing suddenly

Soumd None

Size Large

Color Grey-white

Shapo Rounded, indistinct form

Odor dotectod ~~ N/S

Apparent construction N/S

Exhaust trails N/S

Weather conditions C,A.V.U.

Effoct on clouds n/S

Skotches or photographs None
Manner of disappearance Disappeared suddenly

Romarks: This was evidently the one object, of two sighted by -
another witness, that veered to the right and down. Its vaguely

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defined form caves appearance of a large object at a great distance.

The statements of other witnesses to this incident are contained in eri |
reports 112a and 112b. -

All witnesses agreed that the object was very high, moved faster than

any known aircraft, possessed a rounded, indistinct form, and disappeared
suddenly rather than fading away in the distance, It was under observation
1/2 minutes or slightly less. +t was definitely not a balloon, and :
apparently not manned, judging from the violent maneuvers which were
performed at a high rate of speed.

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Address of Pee “cessern Gartrttge,co., Alveny Tin aia ar
“Pla of obsormtion miles north of Alton, 111 - grouna
‘Nunbor of o es ae é

Distance of pbjoct from obsorvor N/S

Timo in sight /S

“Altitude N/S-
Speed N/ s

Diroction of flight N/s

Tactics "flapped its wings" z

* Souma = N/S

Sizo "bigger than en airplane"

Color N/S 3

Shapo = Resembled a huge fowl and not @ type of aircraft
Odor dotectod : n/s

Apparent construction /S

Exhaust trails _N/S

Woather conditions N/S
Effoct on clouds N/S

Sketches or photographs None

Manner of disappearance N/' s

Romarks: Col Siegmund said he observed the creature at about
12330 A, M. 11 4pr Ug, while riding four miles north of Alton,I11

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Dato 18 April 1948 Ineigonb 30),
Time 1500 GCT :

Location Nérth Atlantic, 62°00'N 33°%0'W
Name of observer N/S

Occupation of obsorvor Weather station patrol
Address of observor First Coast Guard District
Placo of observation Air

Numbor of objects Une

Distance of objoct from observer 6500 yards - 18000 yards
Timo in sight N/S

Altitude N/S

Speed 30 mph

Direction of flight N/S

Tactics N/S

Sound N/S

Sizo N/S

Color y/S

Shapo WN/S

Odor dotectod N/s

Apparent construction W/S

Exhaust trails y/S

Weathor conditions C.A.V.U.

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Effoct on clouds N/S
Sketches or photographs None
Manner of disappearance Target strength was S5 fading at 18,000 yards

Romarks: This incident is the result of a radar sighting. Copy
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giving a velocity of approximately 30 mMepeh. The area in which the
target was contacted was thoroughly search visually and there were no
clows nor weather fronts in said area. ‘There were no target indications
on the surface radar. -The target strength was S5 fadingat 18,000 yards.

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Date 2 May 1948 ; Incidont # 125
Timo Night
Location St. ouis, Missouri, }0°0'N 90°15'W

Name of observer N/S |
Occupation of obsorvor N/S

Address of observor N/S

Placo of observation Ground -
Numbor of objocts One .
Distance of object from obsorvor N/S

Timo in sight N/S

Altitude N/S

Speed N/S

Direction of flight N/S

Tactics N/S

Sound N/S

Size N/S

Color Phosphorescent after dark
Shapo Bird

Odor dotectod N/S

Apparont construction N/S
Exhaust trails N/S
Woathor conditions N/S

Effoct on clouds N/S ;
Sketches or photographs None
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Date 30 ‘April 194s | + Seiden F 126

Time 1015

Location Anacostia, Naval Air Station, 38°52'N, 77°00 'w:

Name of qbaerver Marcus L.Lowe

Occupation of obsorvor Lt Commander, 1S Navy

Address of observor N/S

Placo of observation “jy

Numbor of objocts One

Distance of object from observer One mile

Timo in sight N/s

Altitude 1500 feet

Speed 100 mph.

Diroction of flight 360°N

Tactics N/S =
Sound N/S |
Size 25-0 ft diameter ©

Color Yellow (light colored) }
Shapo Sphere

Odor dotectod N/S

Apparent construction N/S

Exhaust trails N/S {
Woathor conditions wN/S

Effoct on clouds N/S

Sketches or photographs None © ©

Manner of disappearance N/S

Romarks: The object appeared to the pilot to be a yellow (or
light colored) balloon, ani attracted attention principally because

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of its flight path. No external fittings or attachments were observed
on the object. The speed of the object was estimated at about 100 m.p.h.
flight of the object was in approximately a south to north dire ction,
despite upper winds from north northwest, and apparently followed a con-
stant altitule. Pilot did not pursue object further because it was
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Time N/S

Incidont # 127.

Location Lake Doiran, along the Yugoslav-Greek frontier

Name of observor N/S
Occupation of obsorvor N/S
Address of observor N/S
Placo of observation Ground

Numbor of objocts One

Distance of object from observer N/S

Timo in sight N/S
Altitude 3000 feet
Speed N/S

Direction of flight 180°

Tactics N/S

Soumd Like artillery shell (shrill whine)

Size N/S

Color wN/S

Shapo Flying dise

Odor dotectod N/S

Apparent construction N/S
Exhaust trails N/S

Woathor conditions N/S
Effoct on clouds N/S
Sketches or photographs None

Manner of disappearance N/S

Romarks: A press dispatch quoted residents of the Lake Doiran
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Time Night Ng
Location(Hobson) ‘Middleport, Ohio, 30° 00' N, 82° 03! W
Name of observor Ben Rupe #
Occupation of obgorver New York Central System Car Inspector
Address of observor N/S
Placo of observation Ground
Numbor of objocts N/S
Distance of object from observer N/S
Time in sight N/S
Altitudo 6 - § miles
Speed Great amount of speed
Direction of flight 90°
Tactics N/S
Souma N/S
Sizo 9" diameter from ground level
Color FPhosphorescent .
Shapo Round
Odor dotectod N/S
Apparent construction N/S
Exhaust trails Phosphorescent trail in sky
Weather conditions N/S

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Manner’ of disappearance N/S

Romarks: The above covers sighting of same objects by Earl Roush, ~
New York Central System Car Inspector; Bob White, New York Central

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- Incidont # 129

le Date 5a May 1oks
2. Timo 1320

3. YWocation Wilmington, North Carolina, 34° 14" N, 77° 57! w
4. Mamo of observer Mrs, H, D, Alspach

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6. Address of observor 709 South 6th

7» Placo of observation Ground r

8. Numbor of objocts One

9 Distance of object from obsorvor N/s

10, Timo in sighty /S

ll, Altitude awfully high

12. Speed Fast

13. Direction of flight 90°

14. Tactics "None.

15. Sound  n/s

16. Size As large as an arm, and about 3 feet long

17. Color n/s ‘

18.  Shapo Oplong
19. Odor dotected N/s

20. Apparent construction n/s

co Exhaust trails Emitted smoke

22. Woathor conditions n/s
23. Effoct on clouds N/s
2.  Skotches or photographs

25. Manner of disappoarance

26. Romarks: Mysterious sky object was sighted by Mrs. Alspach, her

sister lirs, Colvin, and Mrs,

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1. Date 17th May 1ohs ; Incidont #130
2. Time Night
3. Location Bitusae Plevna and Miles City, Montana
l. Name of observer W, A, Bonneville
9+ Occupation of obsorvor Territory Mgr., B, F. Goodrich Company
6, Address of observor 15 W. Rosser Ave., Bismark,. N. D.
7» Placo of observation Ground, Route #212, West of Plevna, traveling west
8. Numbor of objocts One
Je Distance of object from observer At closest point, approx. 2500 feet
10. Timo in sight Some twenty minutes
11. Altitude n/s
12. Speed Twice the speed of the Northwest Airlines planes
13. Direction of flight West, slightly south, then west
1h. Tactics Performed are
15% Sound None
16. Sizo Fairly large compared with an aircraft
17. Color White - (might have had slight bluish-white tinge)
18.  Shapo Ball
19. Odor dotectod N/S
20. Apparent construction N/S - but apparently meteor-like
21. Exhaust trails A long bright light shooting from under it
22. Woathor conditions “opnlight, but clouly

23. Effoct on clouds N/S
2. Sketches or photographs None - Map forwarded showing location of object
25. Manner of disappearance Flew in a dark clowi bank

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THE B, F. GOODRICH COMPANY a

Minneapolis 3, Minnesota

1415 West Rosser Ave
Bismark, N. D.
5-23-45 Z

United States Army - Intelligence Div.
Washington, D. Cc.

Gentlemen:-

On the night of May 17th at about 11:30 PM driving from Baker, Montana
to Miles City Montana on U.S, Highway #12 just West of Plevna, Montana before
getting to the hills I noticed a very bright object in the sky to the North-
west. The sky was overcast in the West but to the South the moon could be
seen at times - with a broken sky. Having traveled this sam route for

1 } many years - about 15, I am pretty well used to open prairie road at night
and can tell a star from an unusual object when I see it.

Northwest Airlines travel a Western route just North of this route
also, but I stopped at the Powder River Bridge where the road dips con-
siderably down from a high ridge — cut off my car motor and watched this
object as it sailed around in the sky - which at times close and others
seemed to speed away into the heavy clowl bank to the West and then later ~
reappearing, at a very bright white light at what I would juige about not |
more than several miles away or closer. I carry a pair of field glasses |
with me, and after stopping the car engine watched this thing through my {

glasses, which seemed to appear as a small object with a long very bright
| light shooting from the under part of it. Because of the speed of the
| object and the darkness it was very difficult to make out what it might
be, but I am sure that if I had had a more powerful glass I might have j
made it out. {

2 I am perfectly sincere and do not drink so the foregoing is absolutely
the truth. With some of this newspaper funabout flying saucers etc, this |
had all of the appearance of just that- and in stopping the car if this

‘ had been an aeroplane I would certainly have been able to hear the motors.

I stopped at a service station just before getting to the Powder River
Bridge but they hai all gone to bed so did not have anyone along with me “
to witness the object as it flew through the air. Jt stayed around this |
area for about 20 minutes and then flew off through the heavy cloud bank }
to the West. |

I am enclosing a map showing the location of the foregoing.
Yours very truly, '
The B, F. Goodrich Company

/s/ Wm. Bonneville
fa EP Ah om = i Territory Manager

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tT The B, FP, Goodrich Co; 13.0 fr

1653 Hennepin Avenue

=) om Minneapolis, Minnesota
<« : Ls y i Boag ap i 415 W. Rosser Avenue
\ 7 bE Sd ty | Bouma Bismarck, N. Dakota

June 18, 1948

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Col W. R, Clingerman
U, 5, army Air Forces
Wright Field
Dayton, Ohio

Refer - MCIAXO-3
Dear Sir: -

In reply to your letter of Jume 15th in which there are several questions
which you desire answred to the best of my ability - with reference to
the object which I saw flying through the air between Plevna ami Miles
City Montana on the night of May 17th, 1 will answer them and give you a
graphic description again with a little more elaboration than my previous
letter - if that is possible.

Question: - Did the entire object appear to be glowing, or did it give

the effect of carrying lights. Answer: This thing seemed to be a ball of
bright white light - and I could not make out if it was being carriedor just
what made it go — however, it did disturb me quite a little because after
stopping to view it at the Powder River Bridge I could not hear motors
humming such as an aircraft in these parts might have, and I therefore tried
to find out just what it was by the use of my field glasses,

(bo) Question: - An estimate of the size of the object in comparison with
some other known object. Answer — the size of the light which was very
brilliant would indicate that it was fairly large compared with aircraft -
and I would say that this exceedingly bright light which was one light

and not several was as bright as the headlight on a locomotive, only
about three times that bright and without direction. By this I mean that
this light simply glowed very bright and was not a-directed light.

(c) Que tion: — An estimate of the speed of the object in comparison with

the jet type or conventional aircraft. Answer: This object flew at about -
twice the speed of any aircraft that Northwest Airlines planes fly - because _
it would appear coming thro where I was traveling west on Highway #212 or #12
as we call it out here appearing only faintly first and then growing larger _
as it approached over the hills north of the highway - until it seemed to

hang there off in the northwest of me brightly and then would turn south
toward the highway there it became real bright and then would start back

West again and fly out of sight. This ting did this several times - which
actwlly got my goat - if I may put it that way. (d) Question: Did the .
object appear to be circling at random or didit follow a definite flight |
pattern. Answer: As ~ have explained before - the object appeared first when

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then heading West again - flying out of sight into the dark black

cloud bank out of sight - then reappearing, and it did this several times.
(e) Question: - Is it possible that its disappearance into a "heavy clouwi ]
bank" might have been caused by clouds obscuring reflected moonlight }

from a hig ly polished surface. Answer: - No - I have seen aircraft

many times on moonlight nights - but this was not anything like that -

this thing glowed brightly white light such as any real white brilliant

light might. The moon was not bright enough to reflect polished light

unless the craft might have been South of me in the direct light of the

moon — which showed (the moon) from time to time through the clowis. This

objedt was in theblack section of the sky over to the North of me and

slightly west, and was a steady oncoming light growing brighter as it

came, and had the appearance of something carrying this light in the air-

but without sound, and it certainly was close enough to me to have heard

motors,

I thought it might have been some kind of a jet aircraft that I perhaps had
never seen — because we as civilians know very little as to what might be
ghing on in defense or experimental mechanics however + rgelt it my duty to
report the thing regardless as to what it might have been, ‘This was
Somewhat difficult for.me to do because of the crackpot stories

the rounds in some sections about flying saucers etc., but for the life

of me this had all the ear marks of just that kind of a deal.

I have traveled this road about which I have releated this Sighting many
many times and at night Winter and Summer - and have never before in my
life seen anything like this - so naturally I was somewhat alarmed about
it, and have steadfastly kept the whole thing to myself. I will certainly
be on the lookout for the dammed thing the next trip I make through this
Same area which is generally after dark - because most of the time I work
from Lemmon South Dakota or Hettinger North Dakota along this highway to
Miles City which is about one days work ith my Dealers. -In times like
these I feel as before stated anything of this nature which we are not
familiar with we are duty bound to report to our Defense Forces who may
be better equipped to understand the unfamiliar than we are.

Yours very truly,

W.A. BONNEVILLE - Territory Mgr
for the B. *, Goodrich Company

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1. Date 20 June 1948

2. Time 2230

3. Location’ Belleville, Illinois

4. Name of observer Lt Col Wm T, Hull

5. Occupation of observer Pilot, ht By pes Flying Teng

6. Address of observer Scott AF Base, Belleville, Illinois

7. Place of observation (7)

8. Number of objects 1

9. Distance of object from observer n/s

10. Time in sight n/s
ll, Altitude Undetermined but below 6,000 ft
12. Speed Approx 500 MPH

13, Direction of flight 295° S of Base then 340° upon reaching

south end of Scott AF Base

14, Tactics Zigzag course

15. Sound ‘ None

16. Size Six or eight inches in diameter

17. Color White light

18. Shape 4oprox round

19. Odor detected n/S
20, Apparent construction N/ s
21, Exhaust trails None
22. Weather conditions Complete overcast at 6,000 ft
23. Effect on clouds n/S

24, Sketches or photographs None ®

25. Manner of disappearance n/S 1, ne 4 ; lite

26. Hetieries No aircraft flying in the vicinity
of Scott AF Base at the time light

27. @leppearance: N/S wes sighted o3


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Date 12 Dec 1947
Time 2205 & 2208
) Location Oslo, Norway

Name of observer
Occupation of observer
Address of observer

Place of observation

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Same as MA, Oslo, Norway
Oslo, Norway (Ground)

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Daughter to MA Kai E, Rasmussen, Col GSC

Number of objects 1

Distance of object from observer 1N/S

Time in sight “Between two end three seconds

Altitude ¥/s (Apparently traveling fairly close to
ground or would be visible to more peonle)

Speed Not quite as fast as a meteor

Direction of flight SSE-SSW to NNW-(7)
Tactic Performed arc of circle, eurvature-very great
Sound None
Size N/s

AnLioet, {
Color is aminous “white with greenish-yellow tail
Shape n/s
Odor detected None

Meteor-like*

Apparent construction
Exhaust trails

Weather conditions
Effect on clouds
Sketches or photographs

Manner of disappearance

Greenish-yellow trail
No fog, sky clear and ster-lit

none

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Trees obscured vision

"FD 8 CTEN

Remarks: Office employee renorts umisual no, of falling stars
night of 13 Dec.

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INCIDENT 133

* Date

CHECK-LIST + UNIDENTIFIED RL¥ING OBJECTS

20 - % Feb ig
Usually around 2130 hours
N/S (Norway Denmark & Sweden)
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Time
location
Name of observer
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n/s
N/s

Occupation of observer
Address of observer
Place of observation
Number of objects
Distance of object from observer y/s

N/s

From tree-top level to 20,000 £

Time in sight
Altitude
Speed one to two miles per second

Direction of flight Come from direction of Pennemunde

Tactics n/s

Sound N/s

Size n/s

Color . (green tail)

Shape n/s

Odor detected N/6

Apparent construction N/s (Epeaeaa}
Exhaust trails green

Weather conditions y/s

Effect on clouds N/S

Sketches or photographs None

Manner of disappearance n/s

Remarks

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Date FAOMGHCOUGUE 25 May 1948

Time 1500 hours (Eastern Daylight Saving Time)

Location’ Selfridge Fld, Mt. Clemens, Mich 48 MacDill AF Base
approx 6 miles east of Monroe, Michigan

Name of observer Lt Kokolonis

Occupation of observer Ist Lt, Corps of Engineers

Address of observer Selfridge Field

Place of observation 6 miles east of Monroe, Michigan

Number of objects 5 - three at first - two later

Distance of object from observer 2 miles to left (first 3)
2-1/2 miles to left ( two)

Time in sight 10 to 15 seconds
Altitude 8,000 +
Speed over 500 MPH

seven o'clock position to hee heading north.
Direction of flight %$%xheading from MaaDill to Selfridge
. making abrupt turn to right (pilot's left))
Tactics Maintained nose-up attitude. Made abrupt turns.

Sound None

Size 300 to 00 ft approx. - size of lake freighters (500 ft)
Color silvery-gold color

Shape disc

Odor detected n/s

Apparent construction v/s

Exhaust trails none

10, to 15
Weather conditi Clear - visibili miles
Iie hig High overcast at r - ft w/ehin stratus
Effect on clouds 7 a very broken at 8,000

Sketches or photographs Sketch showing approx positions

Manner of disappearance lost im he ge at 7 o'clock position to pilot

Remarks Objects maintained smooth track thru sky, and flew

in line of stern stepped up. In second sighting the second object
flew about 50 feet higher than the first. All had hazy or fuzzy outline.

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1. Date 28 May 19448
2. Time 1500 hours (Eastern Daylight Saving Time) {
INCIDENT 3. Location Baga, oe Flid., Mt. Clemens, Mich f/MfacDill Fla
134a Position: 6 miles due east of Monroe, Michigan
Ff 4. Name of observer M/Set Ernest Davis, Jr, (colored)
5. Occupation of observer w/Set
6. Address of observer Selfridge Field
7. Place of observation 6 miles due east of Monroe, Michigan
é 8. Number of objects 2 :
9. Distance of object from observer 25 to 30 miles to mmx left
10. Time in sight 30 seconds
; 11. Altitude approx 8,000 ft
12. Speed aH KOEH Over 1,00 miles per hour
13. Direction of flight South West from 35° at 8:00 o'clock position
14, Tactics Pursued straight course
15. _ Sound nfs
— 16. Size Appeared to be four feet in diameter
vf 17. Color Shiny brass
18, Shape round
19. Odor detected n/s
20, Apparent construction N/S
21, Exhaust trails None
22. Weather conditions Clear, high overcast at 18,000 ft; thin stratus
layer broken at 8,000 ft, lateral visibilitys
23. Effect on clouds if to 15 miles
24, Sketches or photographs Sketch hE a Y= a aT
25. Manner of disappearance y/s ¥ bE os WV j Cem :
26. Discrepancy as to position of 2nd object in group 2

Remarks
as sighted by Lt Kokblomis (Inc 13))
Witness perceived only top-side of object. Objects

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Date Between 15th & 20th ing ¥”
Time * 2130 MsT °
Location Rapid City AF Base, Weaver, S,D,

Name of observer Maj Elmer H, Hammer, #. (A0-4601))

Occupation of observer Intel Officer

28th Bombardment Group (¥R)
Address of observer Rapid City AFBase

Weaver, S, D,
Place of observation Weaver, S, D,

Number of objects 12 (Approx)

Distance of object from observer 4 miles

Time in sight y/s

Altitude 10,000 ft to approx 6,000 ft.

Speed 500 MPH + |

Directi f flight Approached first from NW :
ee 3 then turn to right and disappeared in Si

Tactics tight diamond-shaped formation
Sound no noise heard

Size Length: 100+ ft estimate

Color Yellowish-white - brilliant

Shape Elliptical

Odor detected y/S
Apparent construction n/s
Exhaust trails None

Weather conditions Clear, no clouds, stars visible, wind, calm
visibility 30+

Effect on clouds none are fr e #® = a aon) g
Sketches or photographs Sketches CCU | B, ees
Manner of disappearance Disappeared on a SW heading -
Remarks There appears to be minor discrepancies as to

speed and altitude in the report given verbally 4 y
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At approximately 2140 hours, 30 June, a ball of fire of orangescolo:
with a streemer of bluish color trailing, traveled thru the sky j
in a westerly direction and disappesred over the horizon to the

west. The object traveld at a very fast rate of speed. No cound
wes heard. 1

Witnesses: Mrs, Whitehouse, wife of Maj Harvey J. Whitehouse,
: C. 0., ASU 3319 Pennesee 5
ORC instructors, Knoxville, Tenn,
Mr. Tryus W. Setliff (See Incident 136a)

Mrs, Whitehouse stated thet the object remained visible

for approximately
3 minutes and that the streamer emitted sparks. ;

Mr. Setliff stated that: the object was visible for about 3 seconds *

and traveled at san estimated speed of 1,000 miles penhour at an
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Date 30 June 1948

Time 2140

Welediee S. Knoxville, Tenn
Name of observer Mr Tryus W. Setlirr

Occupation of observer w/s

Address of observer Oakridge, Tennessee
Place of observation Knoxville, Tenn
Number of objects 1

Distance of object from observer vA

Time in sight 3 seconds :
Altitude T{OSORKASEXSEXKSK 30,000 rt
Speed 1,000 MPH

Direction of flight Westerly

Tactics n/s
Sound n/s

Size n/s

Color orate Color
Shape Ball

Odor detected n/s

Apparent construction Fire

Exhaust trails Bluish Color
Weather conditions u/s
Effect on clouds n/s

Sketches or photographs None
Manner of disappearance Over horizon to West

Remarks

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

Date of Observation 7 July. 1948... ; Incident # 137
Time of Observation@¢U} and 2135. .
Where was Object(s) Sighted .@ampel MA21, Morth Carolina

Observer's Position Om ground at. Chapel,. LG -
(ise. ground, air, control tower, etc.)

Name and Address of Observer University. of North Carolina.

Occupation and/or Hobbies .Matheméics. Instructor .

Attention Attracted to Object (s) By . 2 see ee ee tee

Number of Object(s) Sighted. Jos cae ee wae vewes 6 a et ie

Size of Object(s) .3.1/29 in-length viewed-perspectively+ about size-of a/e

Golda: SPB JOHOR) es ei dea: Wie Big Pahoa eee wR Eo ee ae

Shape (Sketch if Possible) Bums fromb tapering-to @ point in-the-rear -
shaped like a cigar,

Nature of Luminosity . 2162 2 ee ee ee eee

Estimated Distance of Object from Observer Far...

Speed of Ob ject(s) PE re ere

Time in Sight .Agpyeximately.l.mimte.....

Tactics Dia not puysue a general -course, ‘but moved ‘general ly ‘ic rth

Sound Made by Object(s) . . 2 se eee ese ev eeve

Direction of Flight of Object(s) Magt.Morthimst. ...-. ++ +s

Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance) . 5 «2 «>»

Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail Mot.visible. .

Weather Conditions Existing at the Time . . ers

Peculiarities Noted . « . «

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Dato 7 Jul 4s Incidont # 1378
Time 2114 and 2115
Location Chapel Hill} -N. C.
Name of observer H. W. Daniels
Occupation of obgorvor Capt., Infantry, Reserve
Address of observor Box 188, Chapel Hill
Placo of observetion Chapel Hill, N. C.
Numbor of objocts three (3)
Distance of object from observer N/S
Timo in sight Approximately one (1) mimte
Altitudo Extreme
Speod High
Diroction of flight East Northeast
Tactics n/s
Souma Jet
Size n/s
Color y/S
Shapo n/s
Odor dotectod n/s
Apparent construction y/s
Exhaust trails Not Visible
Woather conditions Clear
Effoct on clouds n/s
Skotches or photographs None
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; INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
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Date of Observation .8,dwly 19W8. . . . Incident # 136
Time of Observation .O920 brs. ....
Where was Object(s) Sighted .@olumibus Ghfe. .

Observer's Position .@popn@, , Columbus, Ohio

(i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)

Name and Address of Observer . Mite Wilda Zittek, 2579. avalon Ave, .Coluubus -

Occupation and/or Hobbies . Mowp@wife .... 1... -20%

Attention Attracted to Object (s) By... 2s se eee

Number of Object(s) Sighted. @....... Bat emt fa hth Be

Size of Object(s) .Miibingevlars (Type M3, .6. oe 3.1/2" in.length .
Opler GF ObA Seb Cs) sme sp 6 elk! ee rhe bs day latin ac bh le: Sait as pao UB metre ore pe tanre
Shape (Sketch if Possible) Ze @ gigar o .forpedo.

Nature of Tnminosaty je. os ea eee! io 6. 95/6 ow eee), arm ae? oy, No, oll ig! ene
Estimated Distance of Object from Observer ¢ MAltitade.wes.about.3000'. . .
Speed of Object(s) SERCH ORT Were ec gchar eh dee

Tactics b@WheG w.and.dom.......

Sound Made by Object(s) MMB. 2 2 2 ee we wee

Direction of Flight-of Object(s) Jaret heeded Horth Iast.then North .

Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance) . Mevallde. . .

Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail . ¥e ante.

abe ke eee Be See ae es 1s Ree ee 8 ROS eae elie ve

Weather Conditions Existing at the Time . @lem.sunlight, mo clonis. mer

Peculiarities Noted » Mpg Zittek-cald that the objeets locked-like sous thing
had, a, blunt. nose and the tai1. was. obscured..
were indistinct. They were |

Summary of Incident gyms eireeonane of:
flying in the area, and were found te be



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Incident # 138 cont'd

Capt Darnell, pilot of one P-30 wes flying @ loose formation in trail
of Lt. Collins while pacing him in a calibrated speed check, The aircragt
were not equipped with wing tanks (Tip). The pilots stated that they were
in the Colusbus Area, Mre Zittek's position ws from a three quarter pos-
ition at sighting.

dn article was published by the Columbus News Paper, Columbus,

Ohio, § July 1948,

242603 Incident # 138



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de eo

Information received from Captain Boyd, District Intelligence Office,

320 Old Post Office, Columbus, Ohio

Unconventional aircraft sighted by Mrs. Wilda Zittek, 2579 Avalon Ave., Columbus
at 0920 on 8 July. Weather was clear, sun shining brightly, no clouds near the
object. She first saw the object with her naked eye, then spent two minutes
looking for binoculars. Observed the object for about two minutes with them.
There were two flying objects; both appeared to have a blunt front and seemed
to taper to a point at the rear, The shape was very much like a cigar. The
sun was shining on them and they appeared to be silver in color. With the

naked eye, they appeared to be about the size of airplane when writing in the

sky. They were about 33" in length and 1" in diemeter., In other words, they

seemed to be a little more than three times the diameter in length. Speed
was not estimated. Observed for approximately four minutes. When first seen,
they were headed northeast. Seemed to bob up and down rather than pursuing

a set and steady course. Altitude was judged to be approximately 3000 ft.

No sound audible from the object; no exhaust treil visible. First seen in
east going toward Fort Columbus, then moved generally north from there.

Binoculars were M3 £X

The following was broadcast over radio this morning (9 Jul) but persorsnot yet
interviewed: On 7 July, five members of one family saw the objects which looked

like pie pans, directly over Port Columbus.



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Interrogation ~~ >
MCIAXO-3 12 duly 48

1. Contacted Captain Dwight I. Boyd, District Intelligence Officer, 109 CIC
Detachment, Old Post Office Building, Columbus, Ohio, at 0900, 10 July 1948. Read the

agents’ report and proceeded with the egent to the home of Mrs. Paul Vittek, 2579
Avelon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio

2. Interviewed Mrs. Vittek and received the same information as contained in the
agents' report (WD AGO Porm 341) except that the bobbing movement described there was
brought out to be a emoothiguntulatingy movement “like something going through air
currents".

& 3. The subject stated that the object was cigar shaped, with a blunt nose and the
t&il obecured. “I couldn't make it out plain: It was like a dark blot”. The main
thing that had attracted her attention was the sunlight reflected from the shiny center
of the object, both ends being indistinct.

4. The sudjects' powers of observation were checked on aircraft flying in the
area and were found to be good as far as direction and movement were concerned, but
aes! for distance and altitude. The binoculars were checked and found to be Type #3,

x 30, with artillary mil scales imposed. Mo blemishes or defects in the optics were
found. The stbject had no acurate idea as to the amount of the mil scale the object

occupied.

5. Acheck at Patterson Field Operations showed two F-SO's in the air at the time
of the sighting. Conteacted Captain Darnell, MORFOF, the pilot of one of the F-80's who
stated that he was in the Columbus area at the time of sighting. He was flying a loose
formation ix trail cf Lt. Collins while pacing him on a calibrated speed check. The

~o™ were not equipped with wing tip tanks.

6. In view of the fact that Mrs. Vittek's sight of the objects was from a three
Quarter rear position it is highly possible they were the two P-S0's in the Columbus area -
as this position from a distance lends itself to a distortion comparable to what she saw,
i.e. blunt nose, obscure tail, and apparent lack of wings.

7. Acheck was made with the Intelligence Officer at the Port Columbus Naval
Air Station with negative results. ; We ee

’ “ GLARENCE BR. GLASESEOOK
lst Lt., USAF
ATI Branch, Operations Section
Technical Intelligence Div



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CHECK=LIST = UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS

1, Date 9 Jul 4s Inoidant # | 139

2, Time 2ih7

3. Location North end ‘of Osborn, Ohio
. Namo of observer Clarence Glasebrook, lst Lt., USAF, Hq AMC (MCIAKO-4)
5e Occupation of obsorvor ATI Investigator
6. Address of observor Hq AMC (MCIAXO-4)
7» Placo of observation ground
> 8. Numbor of objects one
9. Distance of objoct from obsorvor| N/S
10, Timo in sight Appeared 3 times each time being 1-2 second duration
ll. Altitude 3000 to 4000 feet
12. Speed between 500 & 600
13.  Diroction of flight west (east to west)
ih. Tactics Made intermittent appearances at regulated intervals
15. Sound None
16. Size could not be estimated
$7. “eolbe pale yellowish white (luminous)
18. Shape n/s
19. Odor dotectea N/S
4 OF Apparent construction n/s
21. Exhaust trails None
22,  Woathor conditions Clear w/quarter moon in the East-Southeast.
eee. Effoct on clouds n/s
2l;. Skotches or photographs None
25. Manner of disappearance Suddenly at angle 9 rox. 70° to horizon

in front of observ 0 was looking nath

26. Romarks: 5 ‘
Lt. Glasebrook was a reconnaissance pilot in World War II.

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Unidentified Flying Object’

MCTAXO=3 MCTAXO- 16 July ls

ls At 2147 hours on 9 July 19), the undersigned sighted an unidentified object
flying from east to west at approximately three or four thousand feet over the north
end of Osborn, Ohios

26 The object appeared as a pale yellowish white light that seemed to glow, It
was not a direct beame The light was traveling at a rate of speed between five or
six hundred milese It appeared long enough to allow the observer to determine its
flight path (approximately one to two seconds) and then went outs There was a pause
of three seconds, the light then reappeared again for the same length of time, another
three-second pause and the pattern was repeatede After the third appearance it was
% seen againe ‘The final sighting was made with the object at an angle of approximately
to the horizon in front of the observer who was locking northe The last sighting
was slightly above the horizon to the west, just north of Pattern Fielde The inter=
mittent appearance of the light was at a regulated interval.

36 The sky was clear with about a quarter moon rising in the East-southeast;
however, nothing could be ascertained except the glow of the lights There was no sound
or traile

lis The undersigned was a reconnaissance pilot in World War II and served for
eight months in the 160th Reconnaissance Sqde (J«ePe) flying FP-SO type airorafte
It is believed that his powers of observation are above average and that the estimates
of speed can be considered to be fairly accurate.

CLARENCE GLAZEBROOK cwG/aw

lst Lt+, USAF Ext 65310
Bldg 288
Post 201F



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CHECKLIST = UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Date 1 July 1948 Incidont # 10a
2. Time Between 2100 and 2200 hours
3. Location Gahanna, Ohio
. Namo of observor Mr Jack Taylor
5. Occupation of observor N/S but now active in National Guard
6. Address of observor N/S
7. Placo of obsorvation Gahanna, Ohio ( ground )
8. Numbor of objocts 1
9. Distanco of objoct from obsorvor n/s
10. Timo in sight 2 seconds
ll. avestuae 3000 to 000 ft
12, Speod terrific
2 Direction of flight Northeast to Southwest
lk. Tactics Pursued skraighkxiina flat line of flight
15. Sound None
16. Size |= BA
17. Color bright yellow-white
18. Shapo B/S
19, Odor dotoctod N/S
20. Apparont construction luminous
21. Exhaust trails Ww/S
22.  Woathor conditions Clear - bright moonlight
23. Effoct on clouds n/s
2h. Sketches or photographs None
25. Manner of Akeaypernies u/s

26. Romarks: Mr. Chester Taylor gave the same version as that of his
ip Abed apparently did not observe the phenomenon.



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Interrogation
MCTAXO~3 MCTAXO=ly 19 July Ls

le Proceeded to the home of Mr+ Howard Enslow in Gahanna, Ohio, with an Agent of
the 109th CIC Detachment at 1000, 10 July 19)8.

2e Interviewed Mrs. Howard Enslow who stated that on the night of 1 July 1918
between 2100 and 2200 hours, she, Mr. Enslow, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Taylor and their Sons,
Harold and Jack, of 00 Grove St., Columbus, Ohio, sighted an unidentified object flying
through the aire Mrs. Enslow desoribed it as a "Beautiful golden saucer glowing like a
halo with a silver rim around ite“ Direction of flight was from Northeast to South-
west and the object was visible for approximately therr secondse Subject was very vague

nd appeared to attribute the phenomena to holy visitationse Was unable to contact
y Enslowe

3« Proceeded to the home of Mre Chester Taylor and interviewed his son Jack, age
23, who had three years service and is now active in the National Guards He stated that
the object was a bright yellow-white light that moved through the sky at a terrific rete
of speede It was a glow and not a directed light and was about two seconds in durations
It ditntt fade out but ceased abruptly. ‘he line of flight appeared to be flat and the
object appeared from the Northeast going Southwest, at an altitude of about three or
four thousand.feet. ‘There was no audible noise although it was a quiet night and the
object appeared close in at an angle to the horizon of sbout forty-five degreese
Although the sky was clear and the moon was bright nothing but the light was seene

he Mr. Taylor's story was the same as that of his sonts. Mrs. Taylor wes in the
car and did not observe the phenomenae The other witness was not readily available.

56 Proceeded to the sight of the observation and determined that, under the con-
ditions of course and altitude as estimated by the subject, it was possible that their
eo of vision was restricted by a grove of trees thus limiting the observed line of
ight to the two three-second periods reporteds

CLARENCE GLASEBROOK cwG/ew

lst Lt, USAF Ext 65310
Bldg 288
Post 201F



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le Date 30 June 19h8 Incident # ea
2. Time 11:25 4. ee to 1:27 PM and shortly thereafter
3, Location Heela, South Dakota
. Namo of observor Norman Pfutsenreuter
5. Occupation of obgorvor Chemical Engineer - Amateur Astronomer
6. Address of observer Hecla, South Dakota
7. Placo of observation Between Watertown, S. D., & Webster, S. D. 5
8. Numbor of objocts x
9. Distance of object from obsorvor w/s
10. Timo in sight Slightly over two hours
ll. Altitude 150 miles (7)
126 Speod Stationary :
13. Diroction of flight Stationary
1k. Tactics Remained in bue/posttiom then disintegrated
15. Soumd None

16, Size ws

17. Color Like polished aluminum .. = 9 9 @™> 9 ES E= ARTE f
18, Shapo Changing ae ‘SE
19. Odor dotectod None

20. <Apparont construction Seemed to be a cluster of parts Sie

21, Exhaust trails Particles of disintegrating mass left very faint
trails of vapor
22,  Woathor conditions Brilliantly clear (CAVU) - Wind velocity 3 MPH

23. Effoct on clouds No clouds 3
2h.  Skotches or photographs Map showing locations of sightings
25. Manner of disappoaranco Disintegrated into smaller pieces _

26. Romarks: Object appeared as oluster of parts which remained fairly
stationary and constant for some two hours when it underwent a rather slow
change in shape. A large chunk fell off, Within the next 2-1/2 minutes the -
barry spot started to ory Bone le kph Three larger parts mene s By

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away out from the mass and formed a perfect isometric triangle, the
remaining mass slowly moved into hu dreds of small parts seemingly
leaving very faint vapor trails, The three remaining parts continued
to move apart holding their related positions of a perfect triangle

but gradually getting smaller and fainter until they dissappeared some 9
minutes after the initial break-up. It could mmxkimeasily be seen

that the parts were moving away from the earth,

alla


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1. Date Incidort # yo

2. Time
3. Location 4
. Namo of observer Mr. Charles W. Shangle, Jr.
5. Occupation of obsorvor
6, Address of observor Boise, Idaho
Je Placo of observation
8. Number of objects
9. Distance of objoct from obsorvor
10. Time in sight
ll. Altitude
12. Speod
13. Direction of flight

lhe Tactics

15. Soumd
16. Size

17. Color
18. Shape

19. Odor dotectod

20. Apparent construction
2i. Exhaust trails

22. Woatheor conditions

23. Effect on clouds

2h. Sketches or photographs
25. Manner of disappearance

26. Romarks:



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Date  & July 4s : Incidont # 14h
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Location @0 miles south of Montgomery, Ala

7 Clarence Shipe Chiles & Co-Pilot J B
Namo of Sftted & Mr. viuckelvie {Deenpatdin n/3) ce: Sh :

Occupation of observer Pilot and Co-pilot, EAL

Address of observor Atlanta Office of EAL

Placo of observation Air - 20 miles south of Montgomery, Ala

Number of objects 1

Distance of object from obsorvor g W/S

Timo in sight 5 to 10 seconds

Altitude 5,000 ft

Spood 500 to 700 MPH (See Atlanta Constitution of 25 July 4g)

Direction of flight Southwest toward Mobile and New Orleans

Tactics Pulled up sharply with tremendous burst of flame (Atlanta
Constitution - 25 July lig

Sound none

Sizo 100 ft long and sbout twice the diameter of "B-29"

color N/S

Shapo cigar-shaped

Odor dotectoa ¥/S

Apparent construction 4/S

Sn tee ee hae beneath the object

Woathor conditions Full moon, cleer with broken cloud coverage of 4/10

2000 ft
Effoct on clouds N/S - pulled up into one

Sketches or photographs 2
Manner of disappoarance Disappeared intoa cloud
Romarks : See attached statements

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Pave 2 Jaay 4 } Incidont # he
“Time 0230 :

Ldcotion Near Blackstone, Va. enroute to Raleigh-Durham
Name of observor Louis Feldwery ~

Occupation of obsorvor pilot

Address of observor LGA

Placo of observation Air - neer Blackstone, Va.

Numbor of objocts Mmly trail seen

Distance of objoct from obsorvor n/s

Timo in sight 43/S

Altitude 4W/S

Speed terrific speed -

Direction of flight td

Tactics  Pradl covered an 80° to 90° arc laterally '

Soumd u/s )

Sizo ¥/S ) |

Color 4/8 trail perceived - object |
) was not seen

Shapo n/s )

Odor dotectoa B/S

Apparent construction n/S

Exhaust trails Seemed to be a jet or rocket trail

Woathor conditions at at Blackstone: ®/70 @ 4GF 112/73/72/
wew 5/987. Gremnsboro and Raleigh-Baweh had 0/15 plus

Effoet on clouds N/S OS

Sketches or photographs None

Manner of heippncatin n/S

Romarks : (over)

Se DT KE Pe poe

faa &



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@ heading at the time of 215°, The jet or rocket trail at no
cros their flight path. It was on the distant western horizon at
approx 20° above the horizon, The trail covered an 80° to 90° arc laterally.

ing

NOTE: There is a 15 mimte difference in time f/this sight:
oe seems sighting at 0205 in Antmwtn, sue 100 to 475 miles
stant. ee ae aes acer ae

NOTE: The above time (0230) tallies with another ‘sighting by another pilot
in the vicinity of Blackstone, Va, who saw a very unusual meteor
that appeared to be on a bearing of about 210° from them traveling
in a southerly direction above but close to the horizon,


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- Fi duly igks

Ohio

Supplement to Trip Report to Columbus
Atlanta Sighting

Ret

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Col McCoy

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R. A, LLEWELLYN

Major, USAF.



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Mr. S, L. Shannon
Eastern Air Lines
Miemi, Fla,

The following is a report of an unidentified aircraft which
was sighted by John Whitted and me, as we were twenty miles
southwest of aye asad Ala. July 24, 1948, as we were on
Eastern's trip 576.

At 2:15 A, M. we were cruising at 5,000 feet when there came, '
what looked like a Jet type of atrcraft to our right end slightly

above meeting us. It wes a clear moonlight night with the visi-

bility excellent; therefore, we were able to view t/ i
passed for 2 period of eround ten seconis, It wes ;

were no wings present, that it wes powered by some jet or other

type of power shooting fleme from the rear some fifty feet. There
were two rows of windows,which indicated an and lower deck, from
inside these windows « very bright light was glowing. Underneath the
ship there wes 2 blue glow of light.

end was lost from view. There wes no

felt as it passed,

prop wash or rough air



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Date a4 July lig Incidont # 144

Time 0230

Location Between Blackstone, Va. and Greensboro, N..C.

Name of observer Capt Perry R, Mansfield,

Occupation of obsorver Capt on 571/23 EAL

Address of observor EAL

Placo of obsorvation Between Blackstone, Va. end Greensboro, B.C.
Numbor of objects 1 ‘
Distance of object from obsorver BV)

Timo in sight 3 seconds

Altituao ¥/S

Spood meteoric

Direction of flight southerly

Tactics traveling horizontally

Soumd n/S

Size n/S

Color n/S

Shapo H/S

Odor dotectod n/s 3 .

Exhaust trails W/S

Woathor conditions XS CAVU

Effoct on clouds 4/8 ; ‘
Skotches or photographs None

Manner of disappoerance "died out" in the distance

Romarks: (over)

400 Umer —,,


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pilot
At about 0230 on July 24, 1948, C. Kingsley/and Cept Perry R. Mansfield
Saw what they thought was an unusual meteor. It was brighter than
any ever seen before and traveling in a horizontal direction, slightly
above the horizon. It was observed for 3 seconds before it died out,
At no time did it appear to travel in a downward direction, Kingsley
& Mansfield discussed the matter that the meteor appesred to be travel-
ing horizontally.

At the time they were traveling between Blackstone, Vs., and Greensboro,
5. C.» The sky was clear and the visibility unlimited, They were ona
magnetic heading of 240° and estimated the object to be on a bearing of
about 210° fpom them - that is - about 30 © to the left of their heading,
It appecred to be traveling in a southerly direction, above, but close
to the horizon.

NOTE: There is a 15 minute variance in tiem time f/this sighting
(0230) to the rocket sighting at O245 in Atiemte some 400 to
475 miles distant. The time (0230) also tallies with Inc lle
Pilot Louis Feldwary's account of sighting a jet or rocket trail
just efter leaving Blackstone,

MeN G it;



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Date 9 July 1948 ; Incidont # 145
Time 1205 AST :
Locetion Ficlding Lake
Namo of observors 1st Lt Dominick J. Caramia & Thomas B. Carpenter
Occupation of obsorvor s(VLR) Photo
Address of obsorvors 72nd RCN Squadron (VIR) Photogrephic

c/o APO 731, c/o Postmaster Seattle Washington
Placo of obsorvetion Fielding Lake, Alaska (63°11' - 145° ho! w
Nunbor of objects Approximately 20
Distance of objoct from obsorver 5,000 + above
Timo in sight 5 seconds or less
Altitude 5,000 + immediately below the clouds
Speod ~ over 500 MPH
Direction of flight From WNW to ESB

Tactics | Jockeyed back end forth in the group formation (gave

impression of shotgun blest pattern) but maintained straight
dctine course.

Loud roaring sound heard (thought it was strong wind) before |
Sizo Got Objects were sighted; sound sharpened into a buzz as they
epproached and passed.

Color grayish black

Shapo 2 Sodm tapmorextigoomontk fran Spheroid or disc-shaped
Odor dotectod N/S
Apparent construction n/s {
Exhaust trails none visible

Weathor conditions bright and sunny wi? strato-cumlus cloud coverage
Effoct on clouds none - flew immediately below them

Skoteches or photographs aceter, 6 ras 4 A AL mare r:

a a

Manner of disappearance N/S Ww Wie i Cbs LOWY UG re

Romarks: The objects resembled a group of dots, grayish black in
color and numbering about 20, They were plainly visible and either
spheroid or disc shaped. eppeared to be jockeying back and

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Date 17 duly 1948 idont # 146

Time 1650
Location Vieinity of San Acacia Dem, 65 miles south of Albuquerque

Namo of observor 8 M/Sgt Wm R, Carter & M/Sgt Bernard EB. Harvey

iifix Carter: Armament technician
Ocoupation of observers Harvey: experienced AF non-com

Address of observor 428th AFBU Kirtland AF Base

Placo of observetion Vicinity ef Sen Acacia Dem

Numbor of objcets 7

Distance of objoct from observer &/S

Timo in sight 4§/S

Altitude 20,000 ft

Speod 1,500 MPH (if estimated altitude correct)

Direction of flight mortherly heading (between north and northwest)
Tactics Maintained formation

Sound B/S

Size n/s

color Color of aluminum aircraft at high altitude

Shapo When overhead: circular, After passing zenith! indeterminate
Odor dotected 3/8

sibecioal construction metallic

Exhaust trails none ‘ ,
Woathor conditions CAYO At 20,000 ft wind velocity to 10 miles .
Bfrout on clouds , B/S

Sketches or photographs None

Manner of disappoeranco 29K In northwest

Romarks: (over) it Ae ipa rales


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> ey a bu & 8

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northerly heading were observed, Objects initially in V formation at

smoke or other trail visible, They did not appear Spherical when viewed
at oblique angle. Disappeared on heading between north and northwest,

AGENTS NOTES: Set Carter is 2 sober industrious, level hecded individual,
@n armament technician of oatstending ability, Definitely
not the type to experience hallucinations, © received

Sgt Harvey is an experienced AF non-com accustomed to

the sight of aircraft at various altitudes and speeds,
EVALUATION OF INFORMANTS: "4"
OF INFORMATION: 3,



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None = traveled in a straight line

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Witness stated object resembled a "muge bell" ;
Color M/S $ y :

19. | Odo: dotocted None
20. Appdrent construction n/s ‘ -
21. Exhaust trails Bright red teil of fire.

22. Woathor conditions | Some thunder and lightning

Be Effect on clouds 4/S

2h. Sketches or photographs None

25. Manner of disappoarance Flew out of sight |

26, Romarks: See attached



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Date | 28 July 1948 Incidont # lig

Time mn

observor Mrs. Rose Henry

Locatio Springfield, Ohio
Namo of

Oveupati on of obsorvor Housewife

Address|of observer 26 Dibert Avenue, Springfield, Ohio
Placo of obsorwtion 826 Dibert Ave., Springfield, Ohio
Number of objects 1

Distancy of object from obsorvor 3/3

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Timo sea Ist time: 5 mimtes; 2d time: 15 mimtes
Altitud

n/s
Spood | Remained nearly stationary
Diroction of flight n/s

Tactics Hovering

tness thought she heard sound of plane before she
Sound mp sighted object ‘3

Sizo About the size of a basketball

Color {ntense yellow
Shapo f

Odor do’ leaked n/s
‘ocd construction u/s 7 4
Bxhoust trails /S i

Woathor |conditions W/S 2

Effoct on clouds N/S

Skotehes or photographs None

Manner of disappoarance Faded away

Romarks 4



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Date 19 Jan 4g Incidont # 149

Time 7:30 AM

Location North Jutland (Hjerrin, the Scaw and Hjerup)

Name of observer 4/S
: ) Taken from OMA R-34-ls (NAD 11796)

Occupation of obsorver W/S as prepared by Lt Col Franklin EB,

Address of observor W/S poner

Placo of observation North Jutland

Number of objocts 3X Three

Distanco of object from observor 4/s

Timo in sight W/S

Altitude 4/S

Spood apparently rocket~Like

Direction of flight 2K East - West

Tactics “suddenly stopped, exploded and disappeared"

Sound y/s

Size 4/S

Color n/s

Shapo ball = saucer

Odor dotectod 4/S

Apparent construction rocket~like objects

Exhaust trails ‘mtkioag& tail of green light

Woathor conditions 3/S

Effoct on-clouds ¥/ s ; i

Sketches or photographs None ie

‘Manner of disappoerance Exploded and disappeared

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Dato Approx 1 Mar 4g dnoident: #°150
Time - 0930 ewes:
Location Swedish Coast
Namo of observor W/S = a Norwegian pilot
Occupation of obsorvor ONL pilot
Address of obsorvor n/s Material taken from MA R-130-g
Placo of observation Air = enroute from nidhicbas “neler
* Oslo, Norway
Numbor of objects 1
Distance of objoct from observer n/s
Timo in sight 4 seconds
Altitude 20,000 ft
Speca B/S
Direction of flight Southeast - passing along Swedish Coast

and disappearing over Norway
Tactics N/S - flight path followed earth's surface

Sound B/S
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Color S/S buat SRSKEESE a bluish-green flame
Shapo y/s

Odor dotectoa ¥/S

Apparent construction 4§/S

Exhaust trails None

Woathor conditions 4W/S

Effoct on clouds 4/S

Skotches or photographs None

Manner of disappoaranco Over Norway

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and disappearing over Norway. The missile was at 20,000 ft and disappeared
over the horizon in four seconds, It camitted a bluich-green flame but

left no trail in the sky. The projectile Seemed to fkmm follow the

NOTE: som missiles have been observed at Bjuken, Norway & Finse,
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In this connection, it is of interest to know that heavy water
is currently being produced in Bjuken,

Observers: A Norwegian pilot and his co-pilot,
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Date 29 July 1946 Incidont # 151

Time 0955
Location Northeastern part of Indianapolis, Indiana (See attached
sketch of location) :
Namo of observers Mr. James W, Toney & Mr, Robert Huggins
Occupation of obsorvors Tameyx Both employees of W. 0. Jones Rug
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Address of observer Toney: 235 So Bradley, Indianapolis

5040 Indiansole,

Huggins: lis .
Placo of obsorvation (See attached drawing of locati

Numbor of objocts 1,
Distanco of object from obsorver W/S - not over a few hundred feet
Timo in sight W/S

Altitude 30 feet - just above tree-tops

Speed 25 to 30 MPH

Direction of flight Headed south in bank to left

Tactics gliding with no apparent spinning action

Sound no discernible sound

Sizo 6 to & feet long by 11/2 to 2 feet wide (See attach drwg.)
Color Aluminum and shiny in color

Shapo Shaped like a broad short propeller (See attached drwg.)
Odor Gotta - HS

Apparent oonahbnaiii: Munim construction

Exhaust trails None

Woathor conditions CAVU - no clouds

Effcet on clouds Wo elouds

Skotches or photographs 2 :
Manner of disappoaraneo Went down in wooded area (seemingly)

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Object was shaped like a brosd short propeller approximately 6 to 8 ft long,
each blade approximately 2 feet wide and approximtely one foot thick with
cups on upper side of blades, It ered alumimm and shiny in color,
Traveled approximately 25 to 30 It was sighted just above the trees
at approximately a 30 ft altitude in bank to the left of approx 20° and
appecred in a slight descent. There was no discernible sound and no ex-
hanst trail,

NOTE: Truck had just started across bridge (see drwe) when object was
sighted directly ahead above the trees, Witnesses stopped on the
other side of the cantilever bridge but could not relocete object.

Search by Lt John E. Hoskins, Base PIO, and Lt Russell J. Carey, Jr.
Base Intel Off, (331st AFBU) Res Tng Stout Fld. did not produce any
result. However the area in which it was believed to have fallen is
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Date 31 July 4g : , Bettont # 152
‘Time 0825 4
Locotion Indianapolis, Indiana (South-Central part) 5)

Name of observors Mr, & Mrs Vernon Swigert
Occupation of obsorvors JMEHBEK an electrician and housewife

Address of obscrvors 2020 Boyd St., Indianapolis, Indiana

Placo of observetion As above —

Numbor of objects 1

Distance of object from observer n/s

Timo in sight 10 seconds

Altitude 2,000 ft

Speed 1890 MPH

Direction of flight 90° = east

Tactics N/S

Sound None

Sizo PRKRKGKCEXE - 20 ft in dia. an ques: 6's 5: san
in center - Ratio about 3:1

Color white with no shine

Shapo like a cymbal

Odor dotectod. ¥/S ‘y

Apparent construction y/s

Exhaust seis None

Woather conditions Sky clear

Effoct on clouds y/S

Skotches or photographs 1

Manner of disappoaranco n/s

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Object first perceived in the west. The object wes shaped like a cymbal

with smooth surfaces and approximetely 20 feet in diameter at the base

and epproximetely 6 to § fect in height in the center. Ratio was sbout 331.
It appeared to be flat white én color with no Shine. It traveled extr :
fast crossing the sky in Spproximately 10 seconds (a distance of about 5 miles’
on a 90° heading, Tt maintained a level course and shimered in the tac |
giving the of spinning, The altitude was estimated at approx |
imately 2, ft. Object made no discernible sound and left no exhaust trail,
No openings were noted, on the object.

NOTE: Mr. Swigert was Standing by open bathroom mimimxm window which
faces the west when he wes attracted by the object in the sky.
Couldn't believe his eyes. He rushed into adjoining kitchen
and showed his wife the object thru the kitchen window facing south.
He thmuakt stated the object appeared large enough to carry one
person

NOTE: Investigation conducted by Intel Officer, lst Lt Russell J. Carey,
Jr., on @ call from Mr, Swigert. It wes noted that visibility wes
goed from both windows for such observation,

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Date xiii 5 Augnst hg Incidont # 155

Time 0100 hours

Location Between Parrott, Ga, and Richland,Ga,

Name of observor James Amaral, Former AF Pilot

Occupation of obsorvor N/S ~ but formerly AF pilot

Address of ieeouue ‘N/S (Info forwarded f/Turner AF Base)

Placo of obsorvation Between Perrott,’ Ga, & Richlani, Ga.

Numbor of objocts =

Distance of objoct from observer 4N/S

Timo in sight 5 to 10 seconds

Altitude 20,000 to 35,000 ft

Speod  JMBMR 3600 MPH (estimated)

Direction of flight 250°

Tactics “N/S

Sound Wone

Size N/S

Color Dlue=white streak of light
Shapo "steak"

Odor dotectod n/S

Apparent construction "rocket-like"

Exhaust trails A trail of sparks several miles long followed it
Woathor conditions CAVU

Effoct on clotids  N/S

Sketches or photographs None

Manner of disappearance n/s

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Witness was hte ge between Parrott, Ga., and Richland, Ga., in an
aatomobile when he observed a brilliant blue-white streak of light which

lasted from 5 to 10 seconds, traveling in an apparent level flight on a
heading of approximately 250°, at about 30,000 ft altitude (estimated).
After the light disappeared a trail of Sparks was observed which appeared
several miles long. This trail lasted from 45 seconds to (1) mimte

NOTE: Mr. Amaral did not believe this to be any celestial but based on
his experience as &@ pilot in the AF, he stated it appeared to be
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2, Timo 1945 hours

3. Location Columbus, Ohio

\\. Namo of observer Charles Saunders

5. Occupation of obsorvor Sttorney

6, Address of observor 265-1/2 South High St

7» Placo of observation Yard of 1337 Clifton Ave., Columbus, Ohio

8, Numbor of objects 1

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Altitude "1,500 to 2000 ft

Speed 15 MPH ‘

Direction of flight Moving south from the north

Tactics Constant slow speed - Once it hesitated & thin trail of

smoke issued from opposite direction of travel, Changed position assuming
Sound None different shapes
Sizo Judged to be about 20 to 30 ft in diameter

Color N/S, Perimeter: constant grey-black, Center: transparent.

Shapo Changing. First: side-view: Parallelogram. Second: pe we a
then reverted to original form ;

Odor dotectoa N/S

Apparent construction y/s - :

Exhaust trails thin trail of smoke

Woathor conditions CAV

Effoct on. clouds No clouds

Sketches or photographs 4 sketches

Manner of disappoarance y/S

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made no noise of any kind, Once it heettated in its movements and a thin
trail of smoke issued from the opposite direction of travel, The smoke

soon disappecred and wes not seen again during the 10 to 15 mimtes object
wes visible to the observer. The object changed position = but not direction
of travel - three times. When first seen, it evidently presented a side
view which was a parallelogram in shepe. (See). Slowly its position altered
and it beceme circular in form, only to revert after a time to its original
form, The altitude was judged to be some 1500 to 2000 ft above ground.

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Date is dug 4S Incidont # 15Me

Timo 7250 P.M,

Location Columbus, Ohio

lees of observor Jaymes Seunders, A. B,, M, A,
Occupation of obsorvor Housewife

Address of observor 1337 Clifton Ave, Columbus, Ohio
Placo of obsorvetion Columbus, Ohio

Number of objocts 1

Distance of object from obsorvor B/S

Timo in sight 15 mimtes

‘Altitudo WMS 1/2 mile high

Speod slow ahd regular speed

—e a flight ~° from North to South to Southwest

Pactics/ Oblong to circular to oblong change in shape

Soumd Mone
Size of small plane
Color 4/8

Shapo Changing’ but circular for the most part
Odor dotectod x/s

Apparent construction ‘ u/s ,

Exhaust trails teil of smoke

Woathor conditions Umeuslly fevoreble for observation. Light sufficient
without interference from sun's raye.

Effoct on clouds Cloudless ; 4
Sketches or photographs | None

Manner of disappearance n/s

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ect in the eky. Her attention was directed toward it because
neighborhood children were loo! toward the north, ‘She
called her kmsband, Charles Saunders, (Inc 154) to witness the
Phenomenon, The sky was cloudless and the light more than
sufficient, without interference from the rays of the sun which
were hidden by the buildings of the city.

Object first appeared oblong in shape and was traveling from
north to south at a slow, reguler speeds

XHXEREBE at a height of a half mile, Daring the 15 mimtes under
observation the object treveled approx J-1/2 miles, Although

it did not change its course, it presented different appezrances
from time to time. From oblong to circular then to oblong.
Object went thru this change three different times until observer
lost sight of it. However, for the most part it presented a cir

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observer aware of the center & vo: =
momen: » observer no’ a smoke emanating from the

rear, ‘after which the object contimed in a southerly direction, |
This tail of smoke was observed but once, The size appesred to be

that of a small plane, It made no sound altho at one time observer
thought she detected one, At approx 8:00 P, M. observer lost sight

of the object just as it appeared to be changing direction from
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Date 632 31 July is z Incidont # 155
Time 1630
Location T=) N. Monroe Ave.,

Columbus, Ohio

Name of observor Mrs, Edwerd G, Watson

Occupation of obsorvor Housewife

Address of observor 480 N. Monroe Ave., Columbus, Ohio
Placo of deeermuhel: Columbus, Ohio =
Numbor of objocts 6 or “i ;
Distance of object from observer Very great distance away
Timo in sight a/s

Altitude M/S = very great

Speod Hovering

Direction of flight 8/8

Tactics Hovering -hanging in the sky

Sound n/s -

Sizo of am ash tray

Color gold

Shapo starlike

Qdor dotectod x/s

Apparent construction y/: s

Exhaust trails 4/S

Woathor conditions CAYO - bright sunlight

Bffoct on clouds B/S

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Objects first looked like lerge stars. They seemed to be at a very
Gioet Sistence snl speared to be shout the size of on ash tray.

were approximately six or seven of them in a formation that
pint ao werdiag shape of the ry 5 nr Did ry oat estes

but just seemed @ group of spots ttering in the

sky. They were gold in color and seemed to be just hanging in the sky.
The sky was clear and blue and the sun was shining but do not believe
the gold color caused by a reflection of the sun,

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Date 31 duly 4s
Time 8:00 P. M,

Location + Columbus, Ohio ~- Trement Rd near WSU radio tower
located near University Golf Course
Name of observer Mrs, Martin Price & Mrs. Mary Rippetoe

Mrs. Price: housewife
Mrs, Mary Rippetoe: mother of Mrs, Price

Address of obscrvor 2186 Lemont Ave., Columbus, Ohio
Placo of observation "remont Rd near WOSU Badio Tower

Incidont # 156

Occupation of obsorvor

Number of objects 1

Distance of object from observer 250 feet
Time in sight B/S

Altitude 250 feet

Speed very slow

Direction of flight West to East

Tactics Did not change course or altitude
Sound No noise

Sizo of gasoline drum - Approx 5' x 6!
Color MRS Black

Shapo Oblong

Odor dotectod 4s

Apparent construction x/s

Exhaust trails Spouted black smoke from the top
Woathor conditions Clear with no clouds

» Bffoct on clouds No clouds

Sketches or photographs None ; :
Manner of disappearance B/ s
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Date 31 duly 48 , Zeeisont F 157
Time 8390 P, M,
Location Columbus, Ohio
Hhne'-est obeorwex’ Meaee C. Goshorn
Occupation of obsorvor Peletype Operator
Afdress of obsorvor State Highway Patrol Radio Station
Placo of obsorvetion Near Golf Driving Regge, Columbus, Ohio

Number of objocts i

Distance of object from observer Object was balloon which fell
to earth & was investigated by observer

Timo in sight &/S

Alt itude Ceme to earth from around 100 ft (when first observed)

Spood w/s

Direction of flight earthward

Tactics 38/8

Sound y/sS

Sisco 2fbx 3-1/2 ft

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Color white crepe paper
Shapo N/S = but said to be like old time "County Fair" balloon - round

Qdor dotoctod y/s

cs euencns construction crepe paper

Exhoust trails smoking — caused by large ball of weste material
Wonther aandiciaae N/S = (clear ~ see Incident: 156)

Bffoct on elouds W/S (no clouds)

$kotches or photographs None

Manner of siseenawinne Fell to earth where it was retrieved.

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Object was perceived floating in the sky coming from the west over Ohio
State Student Housing Project and was approximately 100 feet off the ground
when first observed. It got lower all the time and landed in a field nearby.
Three small boys ran toward it and observer went over to investigate,

Saw paper bag affair approx 2 feet in diameter and 3-1/2 feet long made of
white crepe/paper, (like old time "County-Fair" hot air balloons) It

was smoking) when first observed and this was caused bya large ball of waste

material = wes fastened underneath it. There were no marks or writing
on it

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5am EXER Groveport, Ohio
by of observer Harold A, Yantis
Occupation of obsorvor Student, &

dress of observor 25 West Hinman Ave,

aco of observation 1] mile west of Groveport, Ohio

lumber of objocts ]
Distance of objoct from observer ¥/S

imo in sight 4&/S

_Altitudo fl very high

Speoa = N/S
Direction of flight im westerly direction against a light wind

matin x/s - just exhamst visible - smoke pattern dark & very large

spersed rapidly and appecred again as wide streak a mile or so in length
Sound No sound twisted from wide to narrow streak

and back,
eng B/S - object not seen
Color B/S = object not seen
Shapo Juét a streak observed

Odor dotecteod y/s
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Apparent construction fox An exhaust trail (smoke)

Exhaust trails Appeared as black cloud with no definite shape but looked
like an anti-aircraft shell a few seconds after it exploded

|Woathor conditions ouiposcsizktecolomix «8 Few white clouds - but gear

Effoct on clouds black cloud silhouetted among them that moved
Sketches or photographs 3 figs.

lannor of disappoaranco 4¥/S

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Observer noticed what appeared to be a small black cloud between

two white ones. Seemed jar because the weather was clear and
there were a few white clouds in the sky - but no other dark clouds
or formations of any kind, The black cloud did not have any definite
shape but looked like an anti-aircraft shell a few seconds after it
explodes, Suddenly it stretched out into a wide streak with smaller
vertical streaks, then rapidly turned and twisted, moving into a
different direction and disappearing. In three or four seconds, the
smoke burst appeared again spontaneously, approximately 20° west

of the place where first noticed. Smoke pattern dark, very large, end
dispersed rapidly, appearing again as a wide streak a mile or so in
length which appeared to twist from a wide to a narrow streak and then
back again changing direction as it twisted. Moving in westerly
direction against light wind. Plainly visible altho far awey and very high,
No sound heard. Seemed like a streak that would be made if a flying
wing with several engines Witz banking and turning and leaving exhaust
trails. >

Note: Yantis was in the war and had seen a lot of anti-aircraft
shells burst and many vapor trails from planes but had never
observed anything like this. He states: "It was so spontaneous
like a rubber band which is round, then suddenly is stretched at
length and twisted, and then diseppears without a trace."

Agent's Note: Yantie drew the sketches below

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le Pato 30 duly 19hg Incidont # 159
2. Time 2015 hours

3. Location Worthington, Ohio

i. Name of observor John A, Felton

5» Occupation of obsorvor N/s
6, Address of observor 5800 High St, Worthington, Ohio
7» Placo of observation Worthington, Ohio
8. WNumbor of objocts 7
9. Distance of object from observer n/s
10. Timo in sight 15 minutes
ll. Altitude Approx 3000 ft
12. Speed very slow
13 Direction of flight Sw
1h. Tactics None
15. Soumd None
16. Sizo 45/S
17- Color silver
18. Shapo cylindrical
19, Odor dotectod WN/S
20. Apparent construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails ¥/S
22. Woathor conditions Clear with high scattered clouds, visibility good
23. Effoct on clouds W/S ;
2. | Sketches or photographs None
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Object appeared cylindrical in shape with no it wings or tail
surfaces, No standard marker lights were di and there were no

engine noises. The object emitted a steady silver glow.

Altitude was gudged to be approximately 3000 ft and the object was moving
very slowly in a southwest course. It was in line of vision some 15 mimtes.
No other aircraft, military or civilian were in vicinity of Felton's
hearing or vision, The sky was clear with high scattered clouds and

the visibility was good,

NOTE: Felton questioned by Maj Campbell of the USAF, but nothing
further was gained by this interview with the exception
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Date 4 July 48 i : Incidont # 160

Time 11:15 P.M.

Location Dravasburg, Pa,
Name of observer John Jannicky, Jr.

Occupation of obsorver WN/S

Address of observor Box 227, Dravasburg, Pa.

Placo of observetion Dravasburg, Pa.

Numbor of objocts 1

Distance of object from observer n/s

Timo in sight 20 seconds +

Altitude N/S

Speod Hovering - then moving on at undetermined speed

Direction of flight 4/8

Tactics moved across sky, stopping three times and resuming movement
Souma No noise

Sizo of a ster

Color same as a star

Shadpo looked like a star

Odor dotectod ‘n/S

Apparent construction ¥/ s

Exhaust trails n/sS :
Woathor conditions n/S

Effoct on clouds n/s 3 ;
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On 4 July 48 at eppro&. 11:15 P. M., OST, witness and his wife thought

they sew a star moving. There was a light in the sky the same color and

size of a star which was moving, Atxfixestctneyctapugetxtoomsxaxsiane

soctnexeiextiooxtitexmbjertaiit. Then they thought it was a plane but

it made no noise, The object moved across the sky, then changed its course

a bit and went straight and stopped again for about 5 seconds, changed its

course a bit and went straight for awhile and stopped again this time forat

least 15 seconds, then it went across the sky a little ways and disappeared
etely. When the object stopped in the sky, it resembled a ster and only

by following its course could the difference be noticed.

NOTE: Witness states that he lives some 2-1/2 miles from the two woman
(McKeesport, Pa.) who reported seeing a big silver plate zooming
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Location McKeesport, Pa.
Namo of observor Mrs, Nell Veway & Mrs. Elizabeth Goltz

Occupation of obsorvor housewife

Address of observor s ae — 2604 Grover eo McKeesport

Placo of chakhen bees McKeesport, Pa.
Numbor of objocts 1

Distance of object from observer n/s
Timo in sight n/s
Altitude -N/S
Speed n/S
Direction of flight N/S - toward Kennywood Pari
Tactics n/s

Sound noiseless

Size 12 to 15 inches in dia,

Color silver

Shapo "plate"

Odor dotectea N/S

Apparent construction n/s

Exhaust trails 4/S

Woathor conditions 4/S

Effoct on clouds disappeared in cloud bank

Sketches or photographs None

Manner of disappoarance disappeared in bloud bank

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Witness saw what looked like a "big, silver Se zooming noiselessly
overhead in the direction of Kennywood Perk.

"Oh look, that's not a plane, screamed Mrs. Veway of 3404 Grover to
her neighbor, Mrs. Goltz, 3604 Grover, "it lookeglike one of those
flying saucers." Nee

Mrs, Veway said the disc was about 12 to 15 inches in diameter. It

disappesred in a cloud bank but reappeared on the far side and was seen
by Mrs. Goltz. They followed the direction of the disc until out of -

sight.
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Time 1200 and 1215 hours CS?

Location Hamel, Minnesota

Name of observer Jerome Leuer (age 10 and Benne Lever (age 8)
Occupation of obsorvor children i
Address of observor B/R 1 Hemel, Minnesota

Placo of observation As above - back yard

Numbor of objocts 1

Distance of object from obsorver a matter of a few feet

Timo in sight - N/S

Altituds vested on ground -

Speed ¥W/s

Direction of flight After resting on ground it ascended to a height of
hatsae aire potty (- peng pong poepiger ao up 20 ft, halted
and agein made whistling noise. Maneuvered around tree branches & tele
Sound whistling noise - like steam whistle ; wires.
Size 1 ft thick - 2 feet wide

Color dull gray

Shapo ‘round

Odor dotectod » N/S

Apparent einstienbace metallic

Exhaust trails . K/S

Woathor conditions n/S

Effoct on clouds B/S

Sketches or cbobneelicies None

Manner of disappoaranco into northeast

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Informents stated that on 11 Aug 48 between 1200 and 1215 hours, CST,
Jerome and Benno were playing in the back yerd and noticed an object

in descent approximately twelve feet from the ground which was descending
between the two of them. It settled to the ground gently - much as a
balloon, Upon hitting the ground the object spun once, made a sort of
whistling noise, described by the two boys as resembling a steam whistle,
and then shot straight up into the air approximtely 20 feet, halted

and again made a whistling noise. The object then shop upwerd to a height
of about 30 feet, and, in this ascent, maneuvered around tree branches
and telephone wires. Upon reaching a height of approximately 30 feet
the tenet shot off in a northeasterly direction. ‘The object approached
from the northwest.

The boys described the object as “approximately one foot thick, two feet
side and round." The object had no windows, wires, or any visible
appurtenances. It was a dull gray in color end when it hit the ground,
it made a slight clanking noise, mech as metal hitting against metal.

Philip and Mrs Leuer stated the boys were visibly frightened when they
ran into the house and were afraid to tell what they had seen. Upon
close questioning, the boys related the above story to them.

Mr. Lever advised that hethen had notified Mr. E. R. Sheridan, Postmasteh
at Hemel, Minnesota (who subsequently notified the proper enthorities)

AGENTS NOTES: Agent noted that the spot where the alleged "flying seucer"
had landed was approximately 2 fect in diameter and appeared as though
some heavy object had landed there or had been set down - as the ground
bela 5 end protruding rocks had been leveled. The spot was covered by
a tab.

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Pn ne reason had reported the matter to the Federal Burem of Investigation,
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Time hour before dark
Location Van Nuys, Calif
Name of observor + Henry Glover & wife
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Occupation of obsorvor Ordnance Reserve Officer
Address of observor 8531 Variel Ave., Canoga Park, Calif
Placo of observation Van Nuys, Calif.
Number of objocts 1
Distance of objoct from observer  @@@@xcf% overhead
Timo in sight fix about an hour

Altitude great height

Speea N/S

Direction of flight pons the sun from the East or WrtaxE
Tactics traveled a vertical arc of about 25° or more
Sound n/s

Size of weather balloon at 2000 ft

Color | bluish luminescence like fluorescent lamp which gradually
changed to orange color at dusk
Shapo round tending to spherical

Odor dotected n/S
Apparent construction n/s
Exhaust trails 4/S
Woathor conditions CAYO ground tempereture 10-75°

Effect on clouds 4W/S :

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similar to weather balloon at about 2000 ft but there was no
characteristic bobbing. The wind was blowing on the ground with
fair strength and gusty yet the object was te steady. In the
time it was under observation (about an hour) it traveled thru a
vertical arc of about 25° or mre, After watching the object for

a while the observer concluded that whatever it was the thing wes

at great height but not a star, It had a bluish luminescence like

& fluorescent lamp and as the sun set the color gradually changed to an
orange color at dusk and finally off like a lamp when the
switch is thrown. The outline was c and sharp and symetrical (no
fuzziness or blurring), the air clear with visibility unlimited.
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Time 11P, M.
Location Uniontown, Pa.
Namo of observer Mx< Catherine McDonald
Occupation of lobsorvor N/S wkaawm widow
Address of observor 38 Kensington Circle, Uniontown
Placo of observetion Uniontown, Pa, - Observer's front porch .
Numbor of objocts three - one at a time
Distance of object from observer 4&/S
Timo in sight W/S
Altitude 5000 ft
Speed Very fast
Direction of flight ME
Tactics spinning vertically on edge
Soumd none
Sizo n/S
Color luminous
Shapo oval

Odor dotected None
Apparent construction /S - transparent

Exhaust trails trail of light about 1 yard long

Woathor conditions stormy and cloudy

N/S - flew acd#ss beneath base of clouds -
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Sketches or photographs vague sketch - Pa

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Witness saw a luminous, oval-shaped object flying at an altitude of

approx 5,000 ft which was traveling beneath the base of some ukmmmiz clouds
from southwest to northeast across the sky. ‘The weather was stormy and
cloudy and as a second object flew across the sky a flash of lightning
could be seen thru it. It seemed to be transparent. The objects(3)
traveled very fast and seemed to just disappear within 10 seconds. The objects
appeared at approximately five minute intervals. There was no odor

or sound #@ from them. However, © trail of light about a yard long was
observed. The objects rolled vertically on their edges and appeared to be
spinning en end across the sky. Witnesses lost sight of the objects

as neighboring houses obstructed their view.

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Location Chamblee, Ga.
Nome of observor Doyle L, Avery et al

Occupation of obsorvor Observer, Atlanta Navel Air Base
Address of observor Atlanta Naval Air Base, Chamblee, Ge.
Placo of observation Observation tower

Numbor of objocts 1 blue white light

Distance of object from observer WN/S

Timo in sight N/S

Altitude 4/S

Speod N/S — like shooting sta

Direction of flight SE turning S and geining altitude
Tactics straight & level & gaining altitude

Sound None

Sizo 4/8 : bias

Color blue-white light

Shapo N/S = object not seen

Odor dotectea ¥/S

Apparent construction like shooting star

Bxhaust trails N/S = possibly the blue white light wes the exhaust
Woathor conditions 2/10 cirrus at 25,000 ft; 1 to 4/10 of lower strato-

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Qrockchde ds , Doyle L, Avery Observer, Atlanta Naval Air Base, Chamblee,

Ga,, while on duty at the observation tower on 26 July 48 about 2100

hours sighted a blue-white light traveling southeast from the northeast

It wes traveling very fast and maintained a uniform altitude (undetermined)
and speed, It looked like a shooting star except for the fact that it
maintained the same altitude. While under observation it then appeared

to gain altitude and then turned sharply to the south. The weather was
clear end still. There was no sound, Shortly after sighting the light
several residents of the area called and reported seeing the same hee
No flights left or arrived at the station after 1910 hours on 26 July 4g,

Witnesses of this who were interviewed made statements

as follows: On July 48 they were seated on the lawn of the Georgia
School of Technology Housing Project at Chamblee, Ga, About 2045 hours
Mrs. John Gall sighted a strange light and called it to the attention of
her companions. The light @ppeared about the size of a football and

was traveling southeast on a steady course. It was green and faded into a
silver-colored tail, The light appecred egummmird to lose altitude slowly
mach the seme as a plane coming in for a landing It appeared to fade
away in flight as if extinguished, No sound wa: d.

Witnesses: Mr. & Mrs. Harold Shaw
Mr, Robert Sebring
Mrs, Jeanne Hill
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le Date 30 dng 4g Incidont # 166
24 Time 20,000 hours or 8:00 P. M.
3. Location Los Angeles, Calif.
ke Halo of observor S/Sgt Leroy H. Estes
5. Occupation of obsorvor 8/Sgt
6. Address of obsorvor MS 1301 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles
7e Placo of disepinteus 1501 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, Calif. |
8. Numbor of objocts 2 :
Qe Distance of objoct from observer /S
10, Timo in sight W/S
1l, Altitude estimated to be well over 20,000 ft.
12. Speed thought to be well over 700 MPH
13. Diroection of flight WeweSwUlllirst
1h. Tactics none - flew level course
15. Sound . Mo sound
16. Sizo Larger than B-29
17. Color silver
18, Shapo V+2 rocket
19. Odor dotectoa 4/8
20. Apparent construction rocket - like
21. Exhaust trails blue exhemst trail
22. Woathor eonditions @S (Cére~
23.  Effoct on clouds N/s
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Date 6 May 1948 Incidont # 167 ~

Time 0905 GC
Location | 19° 08' NW = 164° 05' E between Kwajalein Island, Marshall

Islands and Hickam Field. ,
Name of observer Cept Floyd Barnes

Occupation of obsorvor Pilot USAF

Address of observor Pacific Division, Milit Air Trans Service
Placo of observation Ahead & above his plane

Number of objocts 1

Distance of object from obsorvor 4 to 5 miles

Timo in sight split second

Altitudo 10,000 ft

Speed N/§

Direction of flight N/S

Tactics exploded like a shall

Souma N/S

Size n/s
Color white
Shapo ball

Odor dotectoa N/S

Apparent construction fix "fire"
Exhaust trails None

Woathor conditions 5/ 10 cloud coverage
Effoct on clouds ¥/ 8

Sketches or photographs Done

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A large white ball of fire was observed some four to five miles

directly ahead of and slightly above the aircraft. It was observed

for only a split second and was comparable to the explosion of a shell
were no streamers or "tails" observed such as usually related

to a meteor or a distress signal. As the aircraft approached the

approximate position where the ball of fire was observed a single white

light was seen on the water surface. However, this disappeared within

a few seconds after sighting because of the existing cloud coverage.

More lights were immediately observed on the water surface some 10 miles

north of the plane's course. It is the opinion of the witness (éapt

Barnes) that these were from a surface vessel. Some 10 mimtes elapsed

after these lights were observed on the water surface when an aircraft

wes sighted flying a reciprocal course (240°) at about 1000 ft below

the observers's aircraft and slightly to the right of the course.

Capt Barnes made numerous attempts to contact this aircraft on Channel "B"

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le Date 20 duly 1948- ; Incidont # 168
2. Timo 1330 local :
3, Location Obrechstreet, Arnhem, The Hague
4. Mame of observer A. D, Otter
5. Occupation of obsorvor Chf.- Investigator of Court of Damage
6. Address of obsorvor Arnheim, The Hague
7. Placo of observation 52° 30' N, ye 30' EB
8. WNumbor of objects 1
9. Distance of object from observer n/S
10. Timo in sight 4/S
11, Altitude very high
12. Speed _ high speed - comparable to V-2
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15. Sound Same as V-2
16. Size n/S
17. Color y/S
18.  Shapo Aircraft with 2 decks and no wings
19. Odor dotected n/S
20. Apparent construction n/S
21. Exhaust trails N/S

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26. Romarks: Object appeared to be wingless aircraft with two

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Witness observed a large silver-colored Sphere which seemed to

arive from behind his woods and continued to float across his fern.
While in flight it seemed to unrevel a silver substance which

floated earthward. While under observation it disintegrated in mid-air.

NOTE: Witness seemed very conscientious and sincere while relating this
incident. Subject arose while witness wes talking to a man from
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INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
(To be filled out and retained in files)

Date of Observation On or aboub 5 May 1948 Incident # 175

Time).of Obaarvation: 9.6%.) 5.10) 5 9 8 ele

Where was Object(s) Sighted - Miopasar’, ‘Taras 2... 2-2-2 eee

Observer's Position . G@raunde in.village near Adapazari, Turkeys... .

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

Name and Address of Observer . Mews item .extracted from "Yeni Gaheh". .

Geeupatien and/or Hobbies a) «ago aie poe) eee ee pee ee

Pye eee Ae ee ee Bae WL Som me we. eo. Bae eliay ole

Attention Attracted to Object (s) By...
Number of Object(s) Sighted .g.......

Gite of Ubjechls) 9 aid ata ease Sa be

Color of Object(s) . @himimg------

Shape (Sketch if Possible) .. esses

Nature of lominosity « «16+ © «ce ee

Estimated Distance of Object from Observer . ..

Badd iet-Objoetle) acs se, ee ca aCe as

Time in Sight «essere ces CECH eee

TRCELCE: gel: + Hw, we ee oR WR he Se ee) oes
Sound Made‘ by Objeet(s) 6 eatin Se 6 6 28 6 aie eye
Direction of Flight of Object(s) 2+. es eee ee eee
Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance) . .

Ce OE Re ee EY ae ee Re, ele a a

Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail ....-

Par ae a ee ee ea ey ee ee

Weather Conditions Existing at the Time ......

Peculiarities Noted . Mepleded.in the air. .... eS eee

Bo a aS Oe) ee 78 + * S2e w eS

Summary of Incident Ipem fom Turkish newspaper. "Yeni. Sebeh! Ictarbml, ...

5 Vey 198s Quote! There hawe. been reports lately: to the effect that shining
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objects like meteors hare deer sighted: in varioun parts of the couhtry. Cont*a

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Incident # 170 Cont'd

Some people suggest that these might be rockets, Information received
from a thorized circles reveals that such a thing passed over

and was seen to explode in the dtr. Parte of it fell into a village
nearby and killed a sheep dog. The thing ws found to be a rocket and the
debris will be inspected by experts. Cbers End Gnote",

Observers say that the rocket which is claimed to have come from the

northwest was flying at en altitude of 200 meters over Adapazari before
it fell.

According to rumors , it is possible that the rocket is connected with
the “flying disc" experiments being conducted by the Russians at the
station on Mt. Alagoz close to the Mastern frontiers,

Gource: NA Ankara, Turkey, 10 May 1948, Serial S6-S, Eval 7-0

Comments Air Attache, Ankara, Turkey has been requested te investigate
this incident fully and encourage Turkish General Staff to do likewise.
Whether incident can be confirmed or not Air Attache has been directed
te determine sources for information contained in Yeni Sabah article.



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Date of Observation *3- aug’ 1948 hig Gr ke Incident # 171
Time of Observation . gymget- ---.--

Where was Object(s) Sighted -About-25 lem-(29420 niles) “NW 6f"NMéstow °°

city les te mar Ue Mae ae ee a ee

Observer's Position . @powad- . Sime ace
(ise. ground, air, control tower, etc.)

Name and Address of Observer . + Moscow, USSR-

Occupation and/or Hobbies .guepieoan Newspayer Gorrespondent °°

Sia ee es wes, Coe 6 Re SS ee eee Bae we ie os

Attention Attracted to Object (s) By Same ante line of -skgitt
Number of Object(s) Sighted .}..

Stee of Obfecks). iw sile 6 ase eae
Color of Object(s) . Shome juightly
Shape (Sketch if Possible) . Jongenarwow -
Nature of Luminosity 2... .. +. ecesee

Estimated Distance of Object from Observer .

Speed of Object(s) . higty but net emesuive

Time in Sight «seseses
FRGPACD 6 he) 0 et Btw ee ee oe
Sound Made by Object(s)

Direction of Flight of Object(s) . Southwesd. Nerthwest- Gireetion - - - -
Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance) Apparently. metalige .

SE aN Te Ge eh oe Se ee ee: mice SK ike See Se ed Se CR ae a

Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail . 2.22 ee ees

Weather Conditions Existing at the Time . gumay

Peculiaritics Noted .winglesse.leng end narrew-

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Incident # 171 Cont'd

on 3 Aug 1948, dout 25 kilometers (20miles) northwest of
erienced American newspaper reporter saw an unidentified

very high atitude, It was long and narrow and proceeded at
% excessive speed in a generally south-west- northeast
a very brightly from reflected sunlight.
4 be seen md no & was head, It looked like a rigid ¢
Aepe was so identified by a Russian acquaintance who saw it at
the same time, Senever, the reporter, in gpite of the appearance of
the object was of the opinion that it was not a rigid airship due
principally to its high speed. He had no theory to offer.

NA COMMENT: This object might have been anything. Ite speed seems
insufficient for a guided missile, but it could have been
either a jet or a conventioml Secmamthe as umasual light
conditions and fore-shortening frequently give aircraft a
freakish appearance. The possibility that it wea dirigible
should not be excluded, Heference "A" should not be excluded,

REFERENCE At The upper winds in Russia are not publimed but it ws noted

that on the following morning there were high surface winds
with storm predictions.



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