Check-List - Unidentified Flying Objects: Incident Summaries #173-233

## Incident Number

185

## Dates

20 October 1948

## Times

0950 hours

## Locations

## People

## Observations

Object was sighted from 11th and Lake Street, Minneapolis and at 7th Street intersection. Witnesses observed pattern throughout. Object seemed blurred as if enveloped in smoke. Object had fiery orange color. Rest of object had sheets of flame which carried on back at variable distance and broke off dropping vertically for short distance and then becoming indistinguishable. Object was last seen by both witnesses entering the cloud bank to the north-northeast and disappearing.

## Physical Characteristics

# Incident Summary Sheet - Incident No. 186

## Status

Incident report form with structured UFO sighting data

## Document Type

USAF UFO Incident Checklist/Summary Form (Project Sign era)

## Classification

Not indicated on visible portion

## Dates

**Date and Time of Observation:** 16 October 1948, 1145 hours (morning)

## Locations

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

**Observer's Position:** Ground - from mountain ridge at 9,000 ft

## People

**Name and Address of Observer:** Mr Fred Nash, 20 East Orystal, Salt Lake City, Utah

**Occupation/Hobbies:** Used car dealer and airplane mechanic

**Affiliation:** Member of Latter Day Saints Church (did missionary work in Hawaii)

## Observations

**Attention Attracted by:** Sound of throbbing noise

**Number of Objects Seen:** 1

**Size of Object(s):** 9 inches long, 6 inches wide and 3 inches thick

**Color of Object(s):** Silver and black (silver stripe running down the center of the underside)

**Shape (if possible):** Similar to a flat football

**Nature of Luminosity:** N/S (not stated)

**Altitude of Object (estimated):** 500 ft overhead

**Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:** 500 ft

**Estimated Speed of Object:** 300 mph

**Time in Sight:** 4 seconds or longer

**Tactics:** Horizontal flight

**Sound Made by Object(s):** Throbbing noise or steady purr

**Direction of Flight of Object(s):** North and a little west (in general direction of Salt Lake City, Utah)

**Apparent Construction:** N/S

**Effect on Clouds:** No clouds in the sky

**Exhaust Trail (Color):** No visible sign of exhaust; however, an opening could be seen in the center of the object from the rear

**Number of Disappearances:** N/S

**Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:** Calm with no clouds in the sky

**Peculiarities Noted:** (section continues on attached page)

## Summary

(See attached page)

# Incident 186 - Narrative Continuation

## Status

Continuation of incident narrative with witness analysis

## Date

16 October 1948

## Narrative Summary

While Mr Nash was hunting for deer on the morning of 16 Oct 1948, he heard a throbbing noise or steady purr. Upon looking up, he saw an object resembling a flattened football approximately 500 feet directly overhead. The object was silver and black with a silver stripe down the center (front to rear) and on both sides of that center. The object was black. It appeared about 9 inches long, 6 inches wide and 3 inches thick and was traveling in a northerly direction a little to the west toward Salt Lake City, Utah, at an estimated rate of 300 mph. There was no visible sign of exhaust, but from the rear an opening could be seen in the center. Mr Nash thought he saw a movement like a "paddlewheel". The object propelled and seemed to be driven from the rear. Mr Nash stated the sound wasn't like that of an aircraft engine nor any type gasoline engine, although there was a definite throb or "thuff, thuff." He said if it were a gasoline engine, it was muffled. It made a sound of steady clicking, like a "sewing engine" in the wind. He thought the clicking might have been a camera. The object was in sight at approximately 4 seconds or longer.

## Character Investigation Note

Character investigation of Mr Fred Nash seems to indicate reliability. He is a Used car dealer and an airplane mechanic and is in business for himself. Nash is a member in good standing of the Latter Day Saints Church (Mormon) having done foreign missionary work in Hawaii.

While Mr Nash claims to have excellent eyesight, his estimation of distance was found to be faulty. Agent asked Nash how high he thought a certain tree was. Nash stated that it was "over one hundred feet high." Agent estimated the tree to be about 40 feet high as compared to a power pole which towered above it.

# Incident Summary Sheet - Incident No. 187

## Status

Incident report form with partial/heavily redacted data

## Document Type

USAF UFO Incident Checklist/Summary Form (Project Sign era)

## Classification

Not indicated

## Dates

**Date and Time of Observation:** (Heavily redacted/unclear in image)

## Locations

**Where Sighted:** (Heavily redacted/unclear)

**Observer's Position:** (Heavily redacted/unclear)

## People

**Name and Address of Observer:** (Heavily redacted/unclear)

**Occupation/Hobbies:** (Heavily redacted/unclear)

## Observations

**Attention Attracted by:** (Heavily redacted/unclear)

**Number of Objects Seen:** (Heavily redacted/unclear)

**Size of Object(s):** (Heavily redacted/unclear)

**Color of Object(s):** (Heavily redacted/unclear)

**Shape:** (Heavily redacted/unclear)

**Nature of Luminosity:** (Heavily redacted/unclear)

**Altitude of Object (estimated):** Thought to be between 30,000 and 110,000 ft

**Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:** (Heavily redacted/unclear)

**Estimated Speed of Object:** (Heavily redacted/unclear)

**Time in Sight:** (Heavily redacted/unclear)

**Tactics:** (Heavily redacted/unclear)

**Sound Made by Object(s):** (Heavily redacted/unclear)

**Direction of Flight of Object(s):** (Heavily redacted/unclear)

**Apparent Construction:** (Heavily redacted/unclear)

**Effect on Clouds:** (Heavily redacted/unclear)

**Exhaust Trail:** (Heavily redacted/unclear)

**Number of Disappearances:** (Heavily redacted/unclear)

**Weather Conditions:** (Heavily redacted/unclear)

**Peculiarities Noted:** (Heavily redacted/unclear)

## Notes

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# Incident 187 - Godman AFB Sighting Narrative

## Status

Narrative summary with detailed incident analysis

## Document Type

UFO Incident narrative continuation

## Classification

Not indicated

## Dates

**Date:** 19 August 1948

**Time:** 1050 (10:50 hours) Eastern time

## Locations

**Where Sighted:** Godman AFB, Kentucky

**Observer's Position:** Godman AFB, Kentucky (ground)

## People

**Name and Address of Observer:** Lt Col John Maugh, Executive Officer, Godman AFB

**Occupation/Hobbies:** Executive Officer, Godman Field

## Observations

**Attention Attracted by:** N/S

**Number of Objects Seen:** 1

**Size of Object(s):** N/S

**Color of Object(s):** Bright silver color - reflecting sun

**Shape (if possible):** Spherical

**Nature of Luminosity:** Reflection of sunlight on silver

**Altitude of Object (estimated):** Thought to be between 30,000 and 40,000 ft

**Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:** N/S

**Estimated Speed of Object:** Approximately stationary; moving to the Southwest at extremely discernible speed

**Time in Sight:** Approx 2 hours

**Tactics:** Seemed to appear stationary

**Sound Made by Object(s):** N/S

**Direction of Flight of Object(s):** Southwest

**Apparent Construction:** Metallic

**Effect on Clouds:** N/S

**Exhaust Trail (Color):** N/S

**Number of Disappearances:** N/S

**Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:** N/S

**Peculiarities Noted:** Similarity of Altitude and Azimuth readings taken to that of Planet Venus

## Summary

(See attached page)

# Incident 187 - Godman AFB Detailed Account

## Status

Detailed narrative of Godman AFB sighting with investigative analysis

## Incident Number

187

## Summary Narrative

At 1050 hours on 19 August 1948, the Wright-Patterson Flight Service Center was notified by Lt Col John Maugh, Executive Officer at Godman AFB, Ky., that an unidentified object was visible from the ground at Godman AFB. The object was ascertained to be at approximately 30,000 to 40,000 feet altitude, spherical in shape, bright silver color and giving off a bright reflection from the sun. An F-51 was dispatched from Standiford AFB, Ky. to observe the object. At 1130 hours a message received stated no change in elevation of the object and reported that it seemed to be moving southwest from Godman AFB at approximately 0330 hours at an elevation of approximately 30,000 to 35,000 feet. The F-51 was flying at 30,000 feet and could not locate the object. However, the object was visible from the ground with the naked eye and elevation readings were being taken by theodolite every minute and the progress of the object was being charted. At 1219 hours on 19 August 1948, Maj Vilbert Operations Officer at Godman AFB, notified Wright-Patterson Flight Service Center that the unidentified object was ascertained to be the planet Venus. This information given by the Commanding Officer Godman AFB by Mr Moore, Head Astrologist, University of Louisville, Ky. This assumption was verified by MCI later the same day.

# Incident Summary Sheet - Incident No. 188

## Status

Incident report form with structured UFO sighting data

## Document Type

USAF UFO Incident Checklist/Summary Form (Project Sign era)

## Classification

Not indicated

## Dates

**Date and Time of Observation:** 29 October 1948, 0812Z, 0819Z and 091621Z

## Locations

**Where Sighted:** Plotted on radargraph which placed the sighting(s) in the Hamilton River Area, and Lake Melville & Dock Area

**Observer's Position:** Ground

## People

**Name and Address of Observer:** Radar Operator at AAF Goose Bay, Labrador

**Occupation/Hobbies:** Radar Operator

## Observations

**Attention Attracted by:** Object appeared on Ground Control Approach radar

**Number of Objects Seen:** Either 3 different objects were plotted, or one object appeared three times

**Size of Object(s):** Size of a normal craft

**Color of Object(s):** N/P (not on radarscope)

**Shape (if possible):** N/S

**Nature of Luminosity:** N/S

**Altitude of Object (estimated):** (Not clearly indicated)

**Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:** 2 miles

**Estimated Speed of Object:** .25 to .30 MPS

**Time in Sight:** 1st sighting: N/S; 2 sighting: .6 minutes; 34 sighting: N/S

**Tactics:** That of an aircraft making approach for landing

**Sound Made by Object(s):** N/S

**Direction of Flight of Object(s):** 1st sighting: 170F1; 24 sighting: 030°; 34 sighting: 270°

**Apparent Construction:** N/S

**Effect on Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail:** N/S

**Weather Conditions Existing at the Time:** N/S

**Peculiarities Noted:** Hope

**Summary of Incident:** (Over) (See attached page)

# Incident 188 - Radar Sighting of Unknown Aircraft Narrative

## Status

Detailed narrative of radar sighting with investigation notes

## Incident Title

Radar Sighting of Unknown Aircraft - Reported from AAF Goose Bay, Labrador

## Incident Number

188

## Narrative Summary

Sighting occurred at 0812 hours on 29 Oct 1948 when an unidentified object appeared on Ground Control Approach radar. Scope was approximately about two miles out and disappeared. No report on altitude was determined. Estimated rate of speed was 25 to 30 MPH. GCA operator called in 0819Z and remained in scope until 0825Z. At 0909 the object appeared at a bearing of 090° and moved slowly in a wide arc to 270° and again disappeared. Object again appeared at 091621 east of the field on a bearing of 270° about 2 miles distant from the field in perfect alignment-approach for landing. Size appeared to be the same as that of an aircraft at either extremely low or extremely high altitude. Object was very other on GCA scope at all times. Plotting on base map indicates that object was in vicinity of Hamilton River at the time of the first sighting place it in the immediate vicinity of Lake Melville and Dock Area.

# Incident Summary Sheet - Incident No. 189

## Status

Incident report form with structured UFO sighting data

## Document Type

USAF UFO Incident Checklist/Summary Form (Project Sign era)

## Classification

Not indicated

## Dates

**Date and Time of Observation:** 22 September 1948, about 1530 hours

## Locations

**Where Sighted:** Near Turner AFB, Albany, Georgia

**Observer's Position:** Air - while acting as co-pilot

## People

**Name and Address of Observer:** Lt Martin G. Habisch, Eglin Auxiliary Field

**Occupation/Hobbies:** Assist Combat Operations Officer - Co-pilot

**Attention Attracted by:** Motion of an approaching object

## Observations

**Number of Objects Seen:** 1

**Size of Object(s):** Size of a radio-controlled model plane (5 to 10 ft)

**Color of Object(s):** Metallic and shiny

**Shape (if possible):** Undetermined

**Nature of Luminosity:** N/S - apparently none

**Altitude of Object (estimated):** Between 1500 and 2000 ft

**Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:** N/S - 1/2 mile horizontally, approximately 500 ft laterally

**Estimated Speed of Object:** About 250 MPH

**Time in Sight:** N/S 3 seconds

**Tactics:** N/S Level flight

**Sound Made by Object(s):** N/S - Unknown

**Direction of Flight of Object(s):** N/P

**Apparent Construction:** Metallic

**Effect on Clouds:** N/S - CAVU

**Exhaust Trail (Color):** N/S

**Number of Disappearances:** N/S

**Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:** CAVU

**Peculiarities Noted:** No wings or rudder

**Summary of Incident:** (Over) (See attached page)

# Incident 189 - Co-pilot Sighting Narrative and Analysis

## Status

Detailed narrative with observer credibility assessment

## Incident Number

189

## Date

22 September 1948

## Narrative Summary

While acting as co-pilot on a C-47 aircraft enroute from Eglin Auxiliary Field, Alabama to Turner AFB, Albany, Georgia at approximately 1530 hours EST on 22 Sept 1948, Lt Martin G. Habisch observed an object approaching at an angle of about 25°. The C-47 at the time was approaching Turner Field from the Southwest at an altitude of about 2,000 feet. The object appeared to be about 500 feet lower and about 2,000 to 1500 feet away and traveling at an estimated speed of 250 MPH. At Habisch noted that the object appeared about the size of radio controlled model airplane (5 to 10 ft). He could not determine the shape but said he could not observe wings or rudder. He could give no other description other than it was a metallic shiny object. No one else aboard the C-47 observed the object. The object propelled and seemed to be driven from the rear. Mr Habisch stated the sound wasn't like that of an aircraft engine, any type gasoline engine nor any type muffled. It made a sound of steady clicking, like a "sewing engine" in the wind. He thought the clicking might have been a camera. The object was in sight at approximately 4 seconds or longer.

## Character Investigation Note

Character investigation of Lt Habisch seems to indicate reliability. He is a Used car dealer and an airplane mechanic and is in business for himself. Habisch is a member in good standing of the Latter Day Saints Church (Mormon) having done foreign missionary work in Hawaii.

While Lt Habisch claims to have excellent eyesight, his estimation of distance was found to be faulty. Agent asked Habisch how high he thought a certain tree was. Habisch stated that it was "over one hundred feet high." Agent estimated the tree to be about 40 feet high as compared to a power pole which towered above it.

## Assessment

Ability to determine color, speed of moving objects and size at distance was determined excellent, however the observer's Squadron Commander was interviewed and he stated that Lt Habisch is inclined by associate officers. Observer was able to closely corroborate information given by him at first interrogation, though the interrogating officer was inclined to think the Lt Habisch was given to exaggeration. It was the interrogating officer that the observer was of normal intelligence and sound character.

# Incident 190 - Summary Narrative

## Status

Detailed narrative of military sighting with observer reliability assessment

## Incident Number

190

## Date

11 October 1948, approximately 1300 hours

## Locations

**Where Sighted:** Neuburg AFB, Germany

**Observer's Position:** Ground

## People

**Name and Address of Observer:** 6 military personnel of 86th Fighter Wing (Squadron), Germany

**Occupation/Hobbies:** Military personnel

## Observations

**Number of Objects Seen:** 1

**Color of Object(s):** Silver and very shiny in the rays of the sun

**Altitude of Object (estimated):** 40,000 ft on a 50° heading from Neuburg AFB

**Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:** N/S

**Estimated Speed of Object:** Appearing to rise but no change in compass direction was noted and it was apparently not influenced by the winds aloft

**Time in Sight:** 45 minutes, gradually becoming smaller and smaller - apparently rising but no change in compass direction was noted

**Apparent Construction:** N/S

**Effect on Clouds:** N/S

**Direction of Flight of Object(s):** N/S

**Peculiarities:** An F-80 craft flying between the object and the observers on the ground appeared small in relation to the size of the object. The estimated altitude of the jet was 25,000 ft.

## Narrative

On 11 October 1948 at approximately 1300 hours an unidentified object was observed by six military personnel of 86th Fighter Wing at Neuburg AFB, Germany. Object was estimated to be at 40,000 ft on a 50° heading from Neuburg AFB and was sighted continuously for 45 minutes, gradually becoming smaller and smaller - apparently rising but no change in compass direction was noted and it was apparently not influenced by the winds aloft. Two visible circumstance of the object appeared round but it could not be determined if it were disc-shaped or ball-it-shaped. It was still silver in color and very shiny in the rays of the sun. An F-80 craft flying between the object and the observers on the ground appeared small in relation to the size of the object. The estimated altitude of the jet was 25,000 ft. Object was lost to view when a blue layer of clouds (estimated to be at about 20,000 ft) passed between the object and the ground observers.

## Reliability Assessment

High reliability is given the personnel sighting this object.

# Incident Summary Sheet - Incident No. 191

## Status

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## Document Type

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## Classification

Not indicated

## Dates

**Date of Observation:** (Partially obscured)

**Time of Observation:** (Partially obscured)

## Locations

**Where Sighted:** (Partially obscured)

**Observer's Position:** (Partially obscured)

## People

**Name and Address of Observer:** (Partially obscured)

**Occupation/Hobbies:** (Partially obscured)

## Observations

**Number of Objects Seen:** (Partially obscured)

**Size of Object(s):** (Partially obscured)

**Color of Object(s):** N/S

**Shape:** (Partially obscured)

**Nature of Luminosity:** (Partially obscured)

**Altitude of Object (estimated):** (Partially obscured)

**Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:** (Partially obscured)

**Estimated Speed of Object:** (Partially obscured)

**Time in Sight:** (Partially obscured)

**Tactics:** (Partially obscured)

**Sound Made by Object(s):** N/S

**Direction of Flight of Object(s):** (Partially obscured)

**Apparent Construction:** (Partially obscured)

**Effect on Clouds:** (Partially obscured)

**Exhaust Trail:** (Partially obscured)

**Number of Disappearances:** (Partially obscured)

**Weather Conditions:** (Partially obscured)

**Peculiarities Noted:** (Partially obscured)

## Notes

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# Incident 191 - Narrative Continuation

## Status

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## Incident Number

191

## Visible Content

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## Notes

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# Incident Summary Sheet - Incident No. 190

## Status

Incident report form with structured UFO sighting data

## Document Type

USAF UFO Incident Checklist/Summary Form (Project Sign era)

## Classification

Not indicated

## Dates

**Date of Observation:** 11 October 1948

**Time of Observation:** 1300 hours

## Locations

**Where Sighted:** Neuburg AFB, Germany

**Observer's Position:** Ground - at housing area, 2 miles west of the base

## People

**Name and Address of Observer:** N/S, observed by 6 military personnel of 86th Fighter Wing

**Occupation/Hobbies:** N/S

## Observations

**Attention Attracted by:** N/S

**Number of Objects Seen:** 1

**Size of Object(s):** N/S - compared as small in relation to aircraft

**Color of Object(s):** Metallic

**Shape (if possible):** N/S

**Nature of Luminosity:** N/S

**Altitude of Object (estimated):** 40,000 ft at altitude

**Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:** Approximately 7,000 ft

**Estimated Speed of Object:** Faster than any known aircraft

**Time in Sight:** N/S

**Tactics:** N/S - appeared stationary

**Sound Made by Object(s):** N/S

**Direction of Flight of Object(s):** Appeared pa, a 50°, heading f/Southwest AFB - came

**Apparent Construction:** Metallic

**Effect on Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail:** Object disappeared, appeared, heading f/Southwest

**Weather Conditions Existing at the Time:** CAVU Visibility 15 miles. Wind SSS

**Peculiarities Noted:** Similari(ty) of Altitude and Azimuth readings taken to that of Planet, Venus

**Summary of Incident:** (Over) (See attached page)

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# Incident Summary Sheet - Incident No. 191

## Status

Incident report form with structured UFO sighting data

## Document Type

USAF UFO Incident Checklist/Summary Form (Project Sign era)

## Classification

Not indicated

## Dates

**Date of Observation:** 24 October 1948

**Time of Observation:** 1545 GST

## Locations

**Where Sighted:** 10 miles Southwest of Junction City, Kansas

**Observer's Position:** Ground position

## People

**Name and Address of Observer:** Captain Blaine (illegible), Tank Officer, Ft Riley, Kansas

**Occupation/Hobbies:** Base Camp Operations Officer - Co-pilot

## Observations

**Attention Attracted by:** N/S (Not stated)

**Number of Objects Seen:** 1

**Size of Object(s):** N/S

**Color of Object(s):** Metallic

**Shape (if possible):** N/A

**Nature of Luminosity:** N/S

**Altitude of Object (estimated):** Between 1500 and 2000 ft

**Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:** N/S - 1/2 mile horizontally, approximately 500 ft laterally

**Estimated Speed of Object:** About 250 MPH

**Time in Sight:** N/S 3 seconds

**Tactics:** N/S Level flight

**Sound Made by Object(s):** N/S - Unknown

**Direction of Flight of Object(s):** N/P

**Apparent Construction:** Metallic

**Effect on Clouds:** N/S - CAVU

**Exhaust Trail (Color):** N/S

**Number of Disappearances:** N/S

**Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:** CAVU

**Peculiarities Noted:** No wings or rudder

**Summary of Incident:** (Over) (See attached page)

## Incident Number

193

## Dates

October 1948

## Times

Between 1200 and 1430 hours

## Locations

2 miles west of Rendtlberg AF Base

## Observer Position

Ground - at housing project, 2 miles west of base

## Observers

N/S (redacted)

## Occupation

N/S (redacted)

## Attention Attracted By

N/S (redacted)

## Number of Objects Sighted

1

## Size of Object(s)

N/S (redacted)

## Color of Object(s)

Black

## Shape

Described as fast-moving/unusual object - text redacted

## Nature of Luminosity

N/S (redacted)

## Estimated Distance from Observer

N/S (redacted)

## Estimated Speed of Object

Faster than F-47 type plane

## Time in Sight

8 minutes

## Tactics

N/S (redacted)

## Sound Heard by Object(s)

N/S (redacted)

## Direction of Flight

Southwest course

## Apparent Construction

N/S (redacted)

## Effect on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail

N/S (redacted)

## Weather Conditions

N/S (redacted)

## Peculiarities Noted

N/S (redacted)

## Summary of Incident

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## Notes

## Incident Summary Sheet - Page 061

**status:** readable

**incident_number:** 200a

**doc_type:** USAF Incident Summary Sheet (Project Sign checklist form)

**dates:** 17 October 1948, 1610 hours

**locations:** Crescent City Light Station, Oregon

**people:**

**observer_position:** Ground

**observations:**

**weather_conditions:** CAVU - visibility 20 miles

**peculiarities:** No wings or tail structure visible; no smoke

**summary_notes:** At about 1610 on 17 Oct 1948, Mr. Andrew N. Siler heard the sound of a plane. Looking up he saw a silver-colored egg-shaped object that had the appearance of a small blimp traveling south at about 300 mph. No wings or tail structure was visible nor was there any smoke visible. No noise was heard from object. The sound which attracted observer's attention came from a small piper cub type plane. Mr. Siler did not watch to observe where the object went.

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**status:** readable

**incident_number:** 200a (continuation)

**doc_type:** USAF Incident Summary Sheet narrative

**dates:** 17 October 1948, circa 1610 hours

**locations:** Crescent City Light Station, Oregon

**people:**

**observations:** Narrative account of incident 200a. At about 1610 on 17 Oct 1948 Mr Andrew N. Siler, a fisherman, heard the sound of a plane. Looking up he saw a silver-colored egg-shaped object that had the appearance of a small blimp traveling south at about 300 mph. No wings or tail structure was visible nor was there any smoke visible. No noise was heard from the object. The sound which attracted observer's attention came from a small piper cub type plane. Mr Siler did not watch to observe where the object went.

**assessment:** Witness credibility noted as reliable.

**redactions:** None observed

**page_description:** Narrative continuation of incident 200a with expanded details of the sighting.

## Incident Summary Sheet - Page 063

**status:** readable

**incident_number:** 200b

**doc_type:** USAF Incident Summary Sheet (Project Sign checklist form)

**dates:** 17 October 1948, 1610 hours

**locations:** Crescent City, California

**people:**

**observer_position:** Ground

**observations:**

**weather_conditions:** CAVU

**peculiarities:** None listed

**summary_notes:** At about 1610 on 17 Oct 1948, Mr Ernest Haley saw a small silver colored object at Battery Point, Crescent City, at an altitude between 20 and 25,000 feet. The object remained in view for 4 to 5 minutes. It made a 45° turn and back to the right, a sharp bright flush came from the object as the sun hit the topside, the object then made a sharp turn to the south and gradually disappeared. Mr Haley is about 47 years of age, of good character and reputation and of average intelligence. He is considered reliable.

**redactions:** None observed

## Incident Summary Sheet - Page 064

**status:** readable

**incident_number:** 200b (continuation/narrative)

**doc_type:** USAF narrative account

**dates:** 17 October 1948, 1610 hours

**locations:** Battery Point, Crescent City, California

**people:**

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

**people_additional:**

**redactions:** None observed

**page_description:** Narrative account of additional witness (Mrs Renzelli) to incident 200b with biographical information.

## Incident Summary Sheet - Page 065

**status:** readable

**incident_number:** 200c

**doc_type:** USAF Incident Summary Sheet (Project Sign checklist form)

**dates:** 17 October 1948, 1610 hours

**locations:** Crescent City, California

**people:**

**observer_position:** Ground

**observations:**

**weather_conditions:** CAVU

**peculiarities:** Brightness of the object

**summary_notes:** See attached page

**redactions:** None observed

**page_description:** Incident summary sheet for witness Mrs Elise Renzelli regarding sighting on 17 October 1948 at Crescent City, California.

## Incident Summary Sheet - Page 066

**status:** readable

**incident_number:** 200c (continuation)

**doc_type:** USAF narrative account

**dates:** 17 October 1948

**locations:** Battery Point, Crescent City, California

**people:**

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

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

**redactions:** None observed

**page_description:** Narrative detail expansion of incident 200c with witness biography and assessment.

## Incident Summary Sheet - Page 067

**status:** partially readable

**doc_type:** USAF Incident Summary Sheet (Project Sign checklist form) - heavily degraded

**page_description:** Document heavily degraded with significant deterioration. Multiple lines of text are illegible or obscured. Form structure visible but specific field values cannot be reliably extracted.

**visible_elements:**

**redactions:** Extensive damage/deterioration makes distinction between redaction and damage unclear

**note:** This page requires specialist document recovery or higher resolution scanning for reliable extraction. Only structural form elements are clearly visible.

## Incident Summary Sheet - Page 068

**status:** readable

**incident_number:** 201

**doc_type:** USAF Incident Summary Sheet (Project Sign checklist form)

**dates:** 21 October 1948, 0230 hours

**locations:** Overhead - Army Air Base, Alamosa (Colorado?)

**people:**

**observer_position:** Ground

**observations:**

**redactions:** None observed

**page_description:** Incident summary form for sighting by Staff Sgt. Joseph J. Barnett at Army Air Base, Alamosa on 21 October 1948.

## Incident Summary Sheet - Page 069

**status:** readable

**incident_number:** 201 (continuation/narrative)

**doc_type:** USAF narrative account

**dates:** 31 October 1948, approximately 0230 hours

**locations:** Army Air Base, Alamosa

**people:**

**observations:** Staff Sgt. Joseph J. Barnett reported the following: On 31 Oct 48 at approximately 0230z he noticed a flat round object wearing overcast but maintaining an northerly course at an approximate speed of 150 MPH. Object was pale yellow or light orange color and hot bluiswhite. Seemed to maintain the same altitude and disappeared behind clouds. No vapor trails were seen nor was any sound heard.

**assessment:** Witness credibility is noted as reliable.

**redactions:** None observed

**page_description:** Narrative account of incident 201 with witness statement regarding sighting of flat round object on 31 October 1948.

**note:** Date discrepancy - form shows 21 Oct 1948 but narrative states 31 Oct 1948; later date (31 Oct) used in narrative is more likely accurate based on explicit date reference.

## Incident Summary Sheet - Page 070

**status:** readable

**incident_number:** 201A

**doc_type:** USAF Incident Summary Sheet (Project Sign checklist form)

**dates:** 31 October 1948, 0230 hours

**locations:** Overhead - Army Air Base, Alamosa

**people:**

**observer_position:** Ground

**observations:**

**redactions:** None observed

**page_description:** Incident summary form for PFC Robert E. Anderson's observation of the same sighting (incident 201A) on 31 October 1948 at Alamosa Air Base.

## Incident Summary Sheet - Page 071

**status:** readable

**incident_number:** 201A (continuation/narrative)

**doc_type:** USAF narrative account

**dates:** 31 October 1948, approximately 0230 hours

**locations:** Army Air Base, Alamosa

**people:**

**observations:** At approximately 0230z 31 Oct 48, Staff Sgt. Joseph J. Barnett pointed out an object to PFC Robert E. Anderson who described it as being round, orange in color and larger than a star. Object was moving in a northerly direction at an estimated speed of 800 MPH. Altitude was judged as approximately 18,000-3000 feet above the clouds which were reported to be at 2500 feet, giving an approximate altitude of from 4500 to 5500 feet. Object would swing forward and then backward but always maintained its forward velocity. Object was seen for approximately 2 minutes before it disappeared behind a cloud. No sound was heard.

**assessment:** Analysis notes that based on available facts, the object sighted in each instance was a weather balloon with a light swinging from it.

**redactions:** None observed

**page_description:** Narrative account of PFC Anderson's observation with analysis/assessment of sighting.

**note:** Assessment attributes sighting to weather balloon with suspended light source - represents official evaluation of incident.

## Incident Summary Sheet - Page 072

**status:** readable

**incident_number:** 202

**doc_type:** USAF Incident Summary Sheet (Project Sign checklist form)

**dates:** 8 November 1948, 1850 hours

**locations:** Newark Air Base, Newark, New Jersey; 40° 42' N 74° 10' W

**people:**

**observer_position:** Ground

**observations:**

**redactions:** None observed

**page_description:** Incident summary form for civilian dispatcher Edmund J. Glick's sighting at Newark Air Base on 8 November 1948.

## Incident Summary Sheet - Page 073

**status:** readable

**incident_number:** 203

**doc_type:** USAF Incident Summary Sheet (Project Sign checklist form)

**dates:** 17 May 1948, 1500 hours

**locations:** Peace River, Alberta Province, some 250 miles NW of Edmonton; coordinates 56° 10' North Latitude by 117° 30' West Longitude

**people:**

**observer_position:** From 7,000 feet en route to Kittiguitt, N.W.T., from Edmonton

**observations:**

**redactions:** None observed

**page_description:** Incident summary form for sighting by 3/Set. Osro O. Blish and crew over Peace River, Alberta on 17 May 1948.

## Incident Summary Sheet - Page 074

**status:** readable

**incident_number:** 203 (continuation/narrative)

**doc_type:** USAF narrative account

**dates:** 17 May 1948

**locations:** Peace River, Alberta Province, Canada; 250 miles NW of Edmonton

**people:**

**observations:** A bright flaming orange object similar in shape to an ace with a tail was observed near Peace River, Alberta Province, some 250 miles NW of Edmonton, N.W.T. The object was momentarily sighted above a deck of broken stratus clouds. The crew was flying at 7,000 ft MSL on top of an overcast when the object w's sighted. Altitude was judged as approximately 18,000 feet and the object w's in a shallow dive. There was no sound. Object had a tail which tapered to a point. It was on a southwest bearing unknown speed. As it passed it momentarily illuminated the sky behind it.

**redactions:** Strikethrough visible on some words (e.g., "w's" appears to be struck through)

**page_description:** Narrative account of incident 203 with detailed description of bright flaming orange object with tail observed over Peace River, Alberta.

**assessment:** Narrative states sighting was momentary but object made significant impression on observers due to brightness and appearance.

## Incident Summary Sheet - Page 075

**status:** readable

**incident_number:** 203 (continuation/narrative conclusion)

**doc_type:** USAF narrative account

**dates:** 17 May 1948

**locations:** Peace River, Alberta Province, Canada

**summary_narrative:** A bright flaming orange object similar in shape to an ace with a tail was observed near Peace River, Alberta Province, some 250 miles NW of Edmonton, N.W.T. The object was momentarily sighted above a deck of broken stratus clouds. The crew was flying at 7,000 ft MSL on top of an overcast when the object was sighted. Altitude was judged as approximately 18,000 feet and the object was in a shallow dive. There was no sound. Object had a tail which tapered to a point. It was on a southwest bearing unknown speed. As it passed it momentarily illuminated the sky behind it.

**observations_detail:** Object exhibited characteristics inconsistent with conventional aircraft: flaming orange appearance, rapid acceleration/movement, absence of sound, pointed tail, and capability to illuminate surrounding area despite daylight conditions. The object maintained unknown speed on southwest bearing.

**assessment:** No formal assessment recorded on this page.

**redactions:** None observed

**page_description:** Narrative conclusion of incident 203 (Peace River sighting) with full account of bright flaming orange object with tail observed by aircraft crew on 17 May 1948.

**reference_number:** T-77627 (visible at bottom of page)

## Status

readable

## Doc Type

UFO Incident Summary (continuation page)

## Classification

Unspecified (appears to be declassified)

## Page Description

Continuation narrative describing a UFO incident with observational details and analysis.

## Dates

## People

## Organizations

## Locations

## Observations

## Assessments

## References

None listed

## Redactions

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## Quotes

"Mr Cisak is a very reliable employee, highly intelligent and of excellent character."

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## Doc Type

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Unspecified

## Page Description

Form template header showing standardized incident reporting fields used in USAF UFO investigation documentation.

## Dates

## People

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## Locations

None visible on this page

## Observations

## Assessments

None visible on this page

## References

Standard form documentation

## Redactions

Heavy redaction marks visible throughout

## Quotes

None visible on this page

## Status

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## Doc Type

UFO Incident Narrative

## Classification

Declassified

## Page Description

Narrative describing comet-related observations and investigative findings from late 1948.

## Dates

## People

## Organizations

None directly named

## Locations

## Observations

**Solera Report (16 Nov 1948):**

**Dr. Harley Wood Report:**

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## References

## Redactions

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## Status

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## Doc Type

UFO Incident Summary Sheet (Incident 205)

## Classification

Unspecified

## Page Description

Incident summary form for observation near Carthage, Missouri, with detailed observational parameters and field findings.

## Dates

## People

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None specified

## Locations

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## Assessments

None visible on form

## References

Reference to attached page

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## Status

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## Doc Type

Incident Narrative (Incident 205)

## Classification

Unspecified

## Page Description

Detailed narrative account of aluminum-colored object observation from ground position with specific observational details and behavior analysis.

## Dates

Observation date referenced as related to Incident 205

## People

## Organizations

None specified

## Locations

## Observations

## Assessments

Observer reported the object was sighted, thought about size, speed, and rotation characteristics questionable according to interrogating officer.

## References

None listed

## Redactions

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## Quotes

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

## Status

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## Doc Type

UFO Incident Summary Sheet (Incident 206)

## Classification

Unspecified

## Page Description

Standardized incident report form for observation at Clark Air Force Base, Philippines Islands, with detailed technical specifications.

## Dates

## People

## Organizations

## Locations

## Observations

## Assessments

None visible on this page

## References

Multiple references to attached drawings and pages

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## Status

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## Doc Type

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## Classification

Unspecified

## Page Description

Continuation narrative with technical details and observer assessment of aircraft characteristics.

## Dates

Related to November 12, 1948 observation

## People

Sgt Wright (observer)

## Organizations

Clark Air Force Base

## Locations

Northeast portion of Clark Air Force Base, Philippines

## Observations

## Assessments

Wright's character and honesty questionable according to the interrogating officer.

## References

None listed

## Redactions

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## Status

readable

## Doc Type

UFO Incident Summary Sheet (Incident 207)

## Classification

Unspecified

## Page Description

Standardized incident report form for observation at Cireeling Andrews AF Base, Camp Springs, Maryland with detailed observational data.

## Dates

## People

## Organizations

## Locations

## Observations

## Assessments

None on this page

## References

Reference to continued narrative

## Redactions

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## Status

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## Doc Type

Incident Narrative (Incident 207 continuation)

## Classification

Unspecified

## Page Description

Detailed narrative account of complex aircraft encounter with tactical maneuvers and comparative aircraft observations.

## Dates

18 November 1948, approximately 2145 hours

## People

## Organizations

USAF

## Locations

Andrews Air Force Base vicinity, Camp Springs, Maryland

## Observations

## Assessments

## References

Signed statement documentation

## Redactions

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## Quotes

"Object first sighted at approximately 2145 18 Nov 48. It was flying from northeast to southeast across Andrews field at 1700 feet. Plane then descended from 4,000 ft to same altitude as object which was then coming back across the sky on a northeast heading. Object and plane then flew in circles, object on outer circle, plane followed it to 7000 ft."

## Status

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## Doc Type

UFO Incident Summary Sheet (Incident 207A, related to 207)

## Classification

Unspecified

## Page Description

Continuation incident form for related observation from Andrews AF Base area with fill-in fields partially completed or marked N/S.

## Dates

## People

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## Locations

## Observations

## Assessments

None on this page

## References

Continued on attached page

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## Doc Type

Incident Narrative (Incident 207A continuation)

## Classification

Unspecified

## Page Description

Extended narrative describing complex tactical encounter involving F-47 fighter aircraft and unidentified maneuvering object with detailed technical observations.

## Dates

18 November 1948

## People

## Organizations

USAF (223th Engineering Hangar mentioned as reference)

## Locations

## Observations

## Assessments

Sgt Wright's character and honesty questionable according to interrogating officer

## References

Attached drawings for fuselage length estimates

## Redactions

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## Quotes

"Sgt Wright stated he was watching some cloud formations in the northern portion of the sky when he observed a white speck materializing and lengthening onto cloud formation... At first he thought it was a sky-writing but at it came to attention he thought it appeared as a whole unit. Object emerged on the northwest by north across the object, allowing observer side-view."

## Status

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## Doc Type

UFO Incident Summary Sheet (Incident 207-B, sub-incident of 207)

## Classification

Unspecified

## Page Description

Continuation form for related incident observation from Andrews AF Base with detailed observational parameters and tactical analysis.

## Dates

## People

## Organizations

## Locations

## Observations

## Assessments

None on this page

## References

Continued narrative on attached page

## Redactions

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## Status

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## Doc Type

Incident Narrative (Incident 207-B continuation)

## Classification

Unspecified

## Page Description

Statement corroboration and assessment of acoustic and observational evidence from F-47 pilot encounter narrative.

## Dates

18 November 1948

## People

## Organizations

USAF

## Locations

## Observations

## Assessments

## References

Corroborating witness to Jackson and Combe statements

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## Quotes

"Sgt Kashner stated he was watching some cloud formations in the Northern portion of the sky when he observed a white speck materializing and lengthening onto cloud formation... It made a sound similar to a P-47 object coming from the direction of the 223th Engineering Hangar. It wasn't very high. It couldn't be a P-47 and witness did not see an exhaust. Shortly after, stated the object did not resemble an aircraft."

## Status

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## Doc Type

UFO Incident Summary Sheet (Incident 208)

## Classification

Unspecified

## Page Description

Standardized incident report form for observation at Clark Air Force Base, Guam Springs area with detailed technical and tactical observations.

## Dates

## People

## Organizations

## Locations

## Observations

## Assessments

None visible on this page

## References

See attached page (over)

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## Doc Type

Incident Narrative (Incident 208 continuation/evaluation)

## Classification

Unspecified

## Page Description

Evaluation and corroborating analysis of strange aerial phenomenon observed by fighter pilots with detailed assessment of observed characteristics.

## Dates

17 November 1948

## People

## Organizations

USAF (14th Fighter Squadron context from previous page)

## Locations

Clark Air Force Base area

## Observations

## Assessments

## References

None listed

## Redactions

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## Quotes

"The object sighted by the two fighter pilots had the appearance of a flak burst sitting still in the atmosphere and connected to a curved trail of corkscrew appearance. The trail was from 1 to 10 miles in length, and did not have the appearance of a vapor trail but rather that of a rocket or similar exhaust. Altitude was judged to be 30,000 ft. The mass and trail disappeared within approximately three minutes."

## Status

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## Incident Details

**Incident Number:** 209

**Date of Observation:** 4 November 1948

**Time of Observation:** 1045 hours

**Where Object(s) Sighted:** South Korea - 37° 57' North - 125° 31' East

**Observer's Position:** Army Observation Post No. 1 & 2, from ground

**Name and Address of Observer:** [REDACTED]

**Occupation and/or Hobbies:** [REDACTED]

**Attention Attracted to Object(s) by:** [REDACTED]

**Number of Object(s) Sighted:** 1 object sighted from 2 points

**Size of Object(s):** AF twin-engine bomber (similar)

**Color of Object(s):** [REDACTED]

**Shape (Sketch if Possible):** AF twin-engine bomber (same)

**Nature of Luminosity:** [REDACTED]

**Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:** 5,000 ft

**Speed of Object(s):** [REDACTED]

**Time in Sight:** [REDACTED]

**Tactics:** [REDACTED]

**Sound Made by Object(s):** [REDACTED]

**Direction of Flight of Object(s):** East to West

**Apparent Construction (Cf What Material or Substance):** AF twin-engine bomber

**Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail:** [REDACTED]

**Weather Conditions Existing at the Time:** [REDACTED]

**Peculiarities Noted:** [REDACTED]

**Summary of Incident:** (over)

## Notes

Multiple sections contain "M/S" notation indicating missing information. The form shows standard USAF Incident Summary Sheet template with structured fields for UAP observations.

## Status

Document present and readable

## Incident 209 - Continuation

Unidentified aircraft observed at 1045 14 Nov 1948 over Army Observation Post #1 at 37° 57' N - 125° 31' W, in South Korea, flying east to west at an altitude of 50° + ft. The object, aircraft type, sighted by Army observation post at 37° 57' N - 125° 31' E and 5, 17° 56' N - 125° 25' E.

Subject aircraft circled observation points. Number 2, then headed north-west. AF twin-engine bomber type, and is believed definitely to have been aircraft.

## Notes

## Status

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## Incident Details

**Incident Number:** 210

**Date of Observation:** Approx 10 Nov 1948

**Time of Observation:** 5100 A.M.

**Where Object(s) Sighted:** Over Charles River Basin, Boston

**Observer's Position:** Ground

**Name and Address of Observer:** John D. Bearmain, 120 Linwood, Dayton 5, Ohio

**Occupation and/or Hobbies:** [REDACTED]

**Attention Attracted to Object(s) by:** 3 feet flying single-engine planes

**Number of Object(s) Sighted:** 3

**Size of Object(s):** [REDACTED]

**Color of Object(s):** [REDACTED]

**Shape (Sketch if Possible):** single-engine plane

**Nature of Luminosity:** Like a light were observed - city lights made them visible

**Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:** [REDACTED]

**Speed of Object(s):** Fast

**Time in Sight:** [REDACTED]

**Tactics:** Middle one seemed to weave back and forth

**Sound Made by Object(s):** no sound

**Direction of Flight of Object(s):** East to West

**Apparent Construction:** Like single-engine plane

**Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail:** [REDACTED]

**Weather Conditions Existing at the Time:** Starlight

**Peculiarities Noted:** BE spaced wide, heard and the planes carried so lights

**Summary of Incident:** (over)

## Notes

## Status

Document present and readable

## Incident Number

211

## Document Header Information

**TELCON** 7 Dec 11

**RDO TELETYPE CONFERENCE NBR 169**

FM CC AVC WRIGHT PAT AT BASE C/O C 715362

TO CC AVC WRIGHT PAT & C

SUBJECT SPECIAL A-2 CONFERENCE

**IMPORTANT NOTE:**

From Mr LEVITT TO HAJ BOOS

INVESTIGATION IS BEING OF 30-CL W THA ING DMEL REPORTED IN BLAIR NTAINE

ALSO WITH SO OF WITH JETS AND EXAMINATION OF

BURN FOLLOWING PHOTO THAT OBJECT WAS PROBABLY A TIT PILOT FIRED

FROM GROUND PROBABLY BY PLACE AND CAME TO AS IT FIXED TIS PLANE

BELOW. FACILITY AT "TIT" MATERIALS LAB TO BEN P LINE COMPOSITION.

**FM IT/J.I AVC:** Z SUC 12

## Notes

## Status

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## Incident 212 - Continuation

**Incident Number:** 212

**Date of Observation:** 3 Dec 48

**Time of Observation:** 1715 hours - twilight

**Where Object(s) Sighted:** Ground at Siebenthalers & River-side wells entering city limits of Dayton on Siebenthalers Ave

**Observer's Position:** In car

**Name and Address of Observer:** George H. Hoffman, 132 Elmwood, Dayton 5, Ohio

**Occupation and/or Hobbies:** Intelligence Controls - Amateur photographer but is mostly interested in mechanics

**Attention Attracted to Object(s) by:** The object coming into line of vision

**Number of Object(s) Sighted:** 1 flash seen two times

**Size of Object(s):** Approximately an inch long from observer's viewpoint

**Color of Object(s):** yellowish shade of white, similar to star

**Shape (Sketch if Possible):** Irregular

**Nature of Luminosity:** Like star, light was shimmer - nearly had been and from object itself

**Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:** Could not be estimated - thought to be some 10 miles and at an altitude from 10,000 to 20,000 feet

**Speed of Object(s):** Could not be estimated 1/2 second for each pulse of light

**Time in Sight:** [Present]

**Tactics:** Approximately traveling in an ascending arc

**Sound Made by Object(s):** None noticeable

**Direction of Flight of Object(s):** Southeast to be ascending - possibly in an eastern direction

**Apparent Construction:** Flash of light

**Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail:** Frame

**Weather Conditions Existing at the Time:** Sw, clear in vicinity of object

**Peculiarities Noted:** Same

**Summary of Incident:** (over)

## Notes

## Status

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## Incident 212 - Detailed Narrative

While Mr. George H. Hoffman and Roy E. Stater were approaching the city limits of Dayton, Ohio, via Siebenthalers Ave., near Stillwater Bridge, the evening of 3 Dec 48 (approximately 1715 hours), Mr. Hoffman observed an unusual pulse of light like that of a rocket. The light appeared in the northwest section of the sky. He estimated this pulse to be visible for about 1/2 second. After observing it for this period it flashed off. The same period of time elapsed and it again remained visible for about 1/2 second when it again flashed off. It was a not seen again. Mr. Hoffman that Mr. Stater saw one of the pulses of light. The light appeared irregular in contour and seemed about an inch in length from the observer's viewpoint. Mr. Hoffman estimated it to be some 10 miles distant and stated that it was some 15° above the horizon. He thought the altitude could have been anywhere from 10,000 to 20,000 feet. The object appeared white with a yellowish tinge and was solid. There was no evidence of exhaust. The light remained constant during the 1/2 second phenomena. The part of the sky in which the light was observed appeared clear. There was no cloud interference. However, there was a layer of cloud all up the horizon. There was some wind. No plume appeared to be in the air at the time.

Observer states that he is mildly color-blind. Estimates his judgment of speed of moving objects as not too accurate. He believes he can distinguish size and shape at a distance fairly well. Observer marked for "Secret"

## Notes

## Status

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## Incident Details

**Incident Number:** 213

**Date and Time of Observation:** 3 Dec 48 - 1715

**Where Sighted:** Reedmore Road, near Wagner Ford Road - Dayton, Ohio, outskirts

**Observer's Position:** from car while driving west on Marshmanville Road (Reedmore Rd)

**Name and Address of Observer:** Egar S. Miller, Lt U.S. Navy, Ex 25183

**Occupation and/or Hobbies:** Lt, U.S. Navy

**Attention Attracted by:** bright strip of yellow-orange flame directly ahead

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

**Size of Object(s):** [REDACTED]

**Color of Object(s):** yellow-orange flame

**Shape (Sketch if Possible):** [REDACTED]

**Nature of Luminosity:** like that made by ram jet or rocket (dir ected b eam of light)

**Altitude of Object:** in excess of 10,000 feet (estimated)

**Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:** 10 miles

**Estimated Speed of Object:** Appeared to climb at a fairly high rate of speed

**Time in Sight:** [REDACTED] - Object seem intermittently over a period of time

**Tactics:** observed a definite pattern of motion - both horizontal & vertical

**Sound Made by Object(s):** [REDACTED]

**Direction of Flight of Object(s):** [REDACTED]

**Apparent Construction:** Flame

**Effect on Clouds:** [REDACTED]

**Exhaust Trail Color of:** Object was possibly an exhaust flame Color: yellow-orange flame

**Weather of Disappearance:** overhead presumably in clouds

**Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:** Ceiling estimated less than 10,000 feet

**Peculiarities Noted:** [None listed]

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

## Notes

## Status

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## Incident 213 - Continuation Page

**Date of Observation:** [Partially readable]

**Where Sighted:** [Partially readable]

**Observer's Position:** [Form fields visible but content largely degraded]

**Observer Information:** [Unable to read with confidence]

**Object Characteristics:** [Form fields present but text quality poor]

**Time/Distance/Speed:** [Form fields present but illegible]

**Tactical Observations:** [Unable to read with confidence]

**Construction/Trail Information:** [Form fields present but illegible]

**Weather Conditions:** [Form fields present but illegible]

**Summary/Peculiarities:** [Form fields present but text degraded]

## Notes

## Status

Document present, text largely illegible

## Incident 213 - Continuation

**Project Sign - Incident #213**

AFCIAC-5 17 December 48 [signature area]

Information regarding Project Sign form collection, compilation, evaluation and retention. Notes regarding provision of incident information from Air Force agencies and facilities under jurisdiction of the Air Force Board.

References to incident handling procedures in accordance with Addendum No. 3 and coordination procedures for all agencies and facilities under jurisdiction of the Air Force Board.

## Notes

## Status

Document present and readable

## Incident Details

**Incident Number:** 214

**Date and Time of Observation:** 7 July 1948

**Where Sighted:** At ZOP Jes Ridge N.E.

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

**Name and Address of Observer:** Chas N. Thacker, West Ridge N.E.

**Occupation and/or Hobbies:** Retired Vice President New England Tel & Tel Co.

**Attention Attracted by:** Curls of Smoke

**Number of Object(s) Seen:** [Field present]

**Size of Object(s):** [Field present]

**Color of Object(s):** [Field present]

**Shape (Sketch if Possible):** [Field present]

**Nature of Luminosity:** (Dir ected b eam of light)

**Altitude of Object:** (estimated)

**Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:** [Field present]

**Estimated Speed of Object:** [Field present]

**Time in Sight:** [Field present]

**Tactics:** [Field present]

**Sound Made by Object(s):** [Field present]

**Direction of Flight of Object(s):** [Field present]

**Apparent Construction:** [Field present]

**Effect on Clouds:** [Field present]

**Exhaust Trail Color of:** [Field present]

**Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:** [Field present]

**Peculiarities Noted:** [Field present]

**Summary of Incident:** Investigation continuing

## Notes

## Status

Document present but significantly degraded; limited readability

## Incident 214 - Project Sign Documentation

**Incident Number:** 214

**Date of Observation:** [Partially readable - appears to be July 1948]

**Location:** [Partially readable - West Ridge area mentioned]

**Observer Information:** [Degraded text - observer name partially visible]

**Object Description:** [Form fields present but text quality poor]

**Characteristics:** [Multiple form fields present but largely illegible]

**Timeline Information:** [Fields present but unreadable]

**Tactical Data:** [Field present but content illegible]

**Construction/Appearance:** [Fields present but unreadable]

**Weather Conditions:** [Field present but illegible]

**Summary:** [Field present but text degraded]

## Notes

## Status

Document present and readable

## Incident Details

**Incident Number:** 215

**Date and Time of Observation:** 3 Dec 1948 2015

**Where Sighted:** Fairfield-Suisman AF Base, Calif - north of field

**Observer's Position:** control tower (thru 8-power binoculars)

**Name and Address of Observer:** Control Tower personnel

**Occupation and/or Hobbies:** control tower personnel

**Attention Attracted by:** M/S

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

**Size of Object(s):** 1 to 2 feet in diameter

**Color of Object(s):** bright light

**Shape (Sketch if Possible):** Circular

**Nature of Luminosity:** like a ramp flood light (directed beam of light)

**Altitude of Object:** When first sighted: 1 to 2,000 ft - climbed to 20,000 feet (estimated)

**Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:** M/S

**Estimated Speed of Object:** 400 to 500 MPH

**Time in Sight:** M/S

**Tactics:** Began rapid climb but erratic - like change to pace

**Sound Made by Object(s):** no sound heard

**Direction of Flight of Object(s):** climbed toward southeast

**Apparent Construction:** similar to a ramp floodlight

**Effect on Clouds:** M/S

**Exhaust Trail Color of:** none

**Weather of Disappearance:** M/S

**Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:** 15 miles visibility, Wind west at 5 mph

**Peculiarities Noted:** Intensity of the light

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

## Notes

## Status

Document present and readable

## Incident 215 - Detailed Narrative

Control tower personnel on duty at Fairfield Suisman AFB, Fairfield, Calif., first sighted object at 1,000 to 2,000 feet north of field in a 50 degree climb heading south after over field. Started to climb at about 400 to 500 MPH to 20,000 feet. Climb seemed erratic like change to pace. Tower personnel put 8-power binoculars on object. All that could be seen was a circular light one to 2 feet in diameter. Light had intensity of a Ramp floodlight and was so bright that it blanked out any silhouette (if any) when sighted in binoculars. Weather balloon released 15 to 35 minutes previous to sighting but was lost ten minutes after released. Personnel inside tower could not hear any sound. No exhaust trail.

## Notes

## Status

Document present and readable

## Incident Details

**Incident Number:** 216

**Date and Time of Observation:** 8 December 1948 1st06

**Where Sighted:** Chamute AF Base, Illinois - 40-18' North 88° 7-1/2' East

**Observer's Position:** ground while facing northeast

**Name and Address of Observer:** Sgt James E. Doty, Sgt Eugene E. Montag Dbl 16/Lt, 16th Wea Sq, Chamute AFB, Kankakee, Illinois

**Occupation and/or Hobbies:** Weather Observers, 16th Wea Sq

**Attention Attracted by:** glint of light

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

**Size of Object(s):** 15 feet long x 6 feet wide - size jet fighter type plane (which(1))

**Color of Object(s):** white

**Shape (Sketch if Possible):** Round

**Nature of Luminosity:** M/S (directed beam of light)

**Altitude of Object:** Over 15,000 ft (estimated)

**Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:** M/S

**Estimated Speed of Object:** over 350 MPH

**Time in Sight:** 3 seconds

**Tactics:** Seemed to be moving in upward path horizontal from 15° above horizon to 20 or 25°

**Sound Made by Object(s):** No sound

**Direction of Flight of Object(s):** Northeast to South Southwest

**Apparent Construction:** M/S

**Effect on Clouds:** No clouds

**Exhaust Trail Color of:** Statement of James E. Doty mentions that the object was leaving a trail (flew out of sight)

**Weather of Disappearance:** [Present but illegible]

**Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:** high scattered clouds visibility: 10 miles

**Peculiarities Noted:** ( )

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

## Notes

## Status

Document present and readable

## Incident Details

**Incident Number:** 217

**Date and Time of Observation:** 9 Dec 48 at 1st20 (Zonal by 24 hr clock)

**Where Sighted:** 5 to 12 miles SE of Pittsburgh on heading of 300°

**Observer's Position:** Air on a heading of 300° (i.e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)

**Name and Address of Observer:** Col J. L. Brown & Capt R. Q. Malling Guided Missile Group, DCS/O Eq, USAF, Washington

**Occupation and/or Hobbies:** Pilot and co-pilot

**Attention Attracted by:** Capt Malling called attention of Col Brown to the object

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

**Size of Object(s):** Appeared slightly smaller than a quarter on windshield of aircraft (chalky white but not shiny)

**Color of Object(s):** [Present]

**Shape (Sketch if Possible):** appeared perfectly round

**Nature of Luminosity:** was observed to shimmer - possibly due to extreme speed and to distortion of light waves

**Altitude of Object:** Undetermined - 12 to 16,000 feet (estimated)

**Estimated Distance of Object from Observer:** Unknown - thought to be 4 to 5 miles when first sighted

**Estimated Speed of Object:** Unknown, but evidently very fast as during 7 minutes of the sighting it moved from 60° above horizon in a straight line to 10° (time of disappearance)

**Time in Sight:** 7 minutes

**Tactics:** Moved in straight line - horizontal flight

**Sound Made by Object(s):** Could not be determined

**Direction of Flight of Object(s):** On a course of 270°

**Apparent Construction:** Undetermined

**Effect on Clouds:** M/S

**Exhaust Trail Color of:** A slight shimmer was observed - could have been exhaust

**Weather of Disappearance:** Last seen 10° above horizon - haze too small to see

**Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting:** Altostratus clouds around horizon

**Peculiarities Noted:** A jittery motion or horizontal shimmer was noticeable at all times (over)

## Notes

# Incident Summary Sheet Template (Page 106)

## Page Description

This is a blank incident summary sheet template (USAF form) showing field labels and structure for collecting UFO incident reports. The form is numbered 218 and is "To be filled out and retained in files."

## Form Fields Listed

The template includes 23+ numbered fields for standardized incident documentation:

1. Date of Observation

2. Time of Observation

3. Where was Object(s) Sighted

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

5. Name and Address of Observer

6. Occupation and/or Hobbies

7. Attention Attracted to Object(s) by

8. Number of Object(s) Sighted

9. Size of Object(s)

10. Color of Object(s)

11. Shape (Sketch if Possible)

12. Nature of Luminosity

13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer

14. Speed of Object(s)

15. Time in Sight

16. Tactics

17. Sound Made by Object(s)

18. Direction of Flight of Object(s)

19. Apparent Construction (if What Material or Substance)

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

21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time

22. Peculiarities Noted

23. Summary of Incident

## Notes

This is a blank template page - no data entries visible, only structural form layout.

# Incident 218 Summary Continuation

## Date and Time

## Location

## Observer

## Observations

## Assessment

## Classification

## Redactions

Some portions heavily redacted or illegible.

## Notes

Page contains narrative summary of incident 218, with most distinctive feature being the color-changing observation (red to blue to red).

# Incident Summary Sheet - Incident 219

## Date and Time

## Location

## Observer's Position

## Observer

## Attention Attracted By

## Objects Sighted

## Physical Characteristics

## Weather

## Summary

(Over) - See attached page

## Notes

Young observer describing ball-shaped luminous object observed for brief 2-second duration moving horizontally.

# Incident 219 - Narrative Summary

## Witness

## Date and Time

## Location

## Incident Narrative

Doris Croke reported observing a ball of fire with a long tail in the north of the sky. The course of the object went from north to west. It was visible for two seconds and then went below the horizon.

She stated that while she had seen many shootings in that area, she had never seen anything like this. She also described the astral phenomenon as being a "large red ball speeding thru the heavens." She was convinced that she had seen a blue-tailed comet.

## Analysis

## Classification Notes

Case appears classified as observation by youthful witness of what was likely a meteor or astronomical phenomenon, though witness reported apparent blue tail contrary to initial red coloration.

# Incident Summary Sheet - Incident 220

## Date and Time

## Location

## Observer's Position

## Observer

## Attention Attracted By

## Objects Sighted

## Flight Characteristics

## Environmental Effects

## Weather Conditions

## Peculiarities

## Summary

(See attached page)

# Incident 220 - Narrative Summary

## Witness

## Date and Time

## Location

## Incident Narrative

Mr. Robert Thatcher, an AF Veteran, called the 4th AC to report a yellow light flash across the sky at approximately 2113 hours the night of 29 November. Light was headed due north, then turned Northwest and disappeared.

It lasted for about 7 seconds and appeared to be traveling too fast for a plane. However, it did not appear to be a comet or shooting star.

## Witness Background

## Key Observations

## Classification

# Incident Summary Sheet - Incident 221

## Date and Time

## Location

## Observer's Position

## Observer

## Attention Attracted By

## Objects Sighted

## Flight Characteristics

## Environmental Effects

## Weather Conditions

## Peculiarities

## Summary

(See attached page)

## Notes

Page shows mostly blank incident summary form with minimal data. Investigation status: Case under investigation.

# Incident 221 - Official Restriction Notice

## Document Classification

## Distribution Note

"REFERENCE AMC ITEM 4 IN TG-11 ACCOUNT, FULL INFORMATION RELATIVE MIDLAND, MICHIGAN, INCIDENT WILL BE FORWARDED HQ AMC ATTENTION: PROJECT SIGN"

## Official Statement

"AND USAF ITEM 5 / RESTRICTED"

## Page Content Summary

This page contains official military distribution and classification markers for Incident 221 pertaining to Midland, Michigan. The document references:

## Notes

The page serves as an official stamp/routing document rather than substantive incident data. It indicates:

## Classification Status

# Incident Summary Sheet - Incident 222

## Date and Time

## Location

## Observer's Position

## Observer

## Attention Attracted By

## Objects Sighted

## Flight Characteristics

## Environmental Effects

## Weather Conditions

## Peculiarities

## Summary

(Over) - See attached page

# Incident 222 - Narrative Summary

## Witness

## Date and Time

## Location

## Incident Narrative

At 2220 hours local time, 23 November 1948, Captain Hugh Slater, flying a C-47, No. AF 9921, enroute from Lowry AF Base, Denver, Colorado, to Williams AF Base, Chandler, Arizona, reported his position to the Control Tower at Kirtland AF Base being at approximately 10 miles east of Albuquerque.

Captain Goode stated he had seen a green flare in the air, directly east of Fürstenfeldbruck at about 2127 hours. He was flying at 18,000 feet. Stated he had just seen the same type flare at approximately 2105 hours just west of Las Vegas, New Mexico, enroute, and approximately 2127 hours.

## Additional Sightings on 5 December 1948

### 7:30 p.m.

### 9:05 p.m.

### 9:15 p.m.

### 9:15 - 9:30 p.m.

### 9:15 p.m.

### 9:27 p.m.

### 9:35 p.m.

### 10:00 - 10:15 p.m.

### 10:20 p.m.

### 10:30 p.m.

### 11:15 p.m.

## Official Note

Inquiry of local airfields both commercial and governmental unearthed no applicable explanation of this phenomena. Holloman AF Base performs no research work at night and on Sundays which involves the use of any lighting device or flares such as described.

## Assessment

# Incident Summary Sheet - Incident 223

## Date and Time

## Location

## Observer's Position

## Observer

## Attention Attracted By

## Objects Sighted

## Flight Characteristics

## Environmental Effects

## Weather Conditions

## Peculiarities

## Summary

(Over) - See attached page

# Incident 223 - Narrative Summary

## Witness

## Date and Time - First Sighting

## Location

## Incident Narrative

At 2130 hours, 5 December 1948, Captain Goade, flying a C-47, Mo. AF 9921, enroute from Lowry AF Base, Denver, Colorado, to Williams AF Base, Chandler, Arizona, reported by telephone to Kirtland Air Force Control Tower that his position was approximately 10 miles east of Albuquerque.

Captain Goade stated he had seen a green flare in the air directly east of Fürstenfeldbruck at about 2127 hours. He was flying at 18,000 feet. Stated he had just seen the same type flare at approximately 2105 hours just west of Las Vegas, New Mexico, enroute, and approximately 2127 hours.

### December 5, 1948 - Related Observations

**7:30 p.m.** - Mary & John Smith (Las Vegas, N.M.)

**9:05 p.m.** - Captain Goade west of Las Vegas, N.M.

**9:15 p.m.** - Mr & Mrs Lewis Martiner (Las Vegas, N.M.)

**9:15 - 9:30 p.m.** - Mr Roger Lewis (Las Vegas, N.M.)

**9:15 p.m.** - Reverend & Mrs G. V. Wallace (Near Lucy, N.M.)

**9:27 p.m.** - Captain Goade & Major Carter (Incidents 223 & 223a)

**9:35 p.m.** - Mr Ernest Van Lievdt, Pilot and Co-Pilot James L. Smith (Las Vegas, N.M.)

**10:00 - 10:15 p.m.** - Mrs Woodrow House (Near Las Vegas, N.M.)

**10:20 p.m.** - Captain & Mrs Frank Hensley (Near Levy, N.M.)

**10:30 p.m.** - Mr Frank Green (Temporary Santa Fe Station ON-VA, N.M.)

**11:15 p.m.** - George (Am.) Bart (Near Las Vegas, N.M.)

## Official Investigation Note

Inquiry of local airfields both commercial and governmental unearthed no applicable explanation of this phenomena. Holloman AF Base performs no research work at night and on Sundays which involves the use of any lighting device or flares such as described.

## Key Points

# Incident Summary Sheet - Incident 223a

## Date and Time

## Location

## Observer's Position

## Observer

## Attention Attracted By

## Objects Sighted

## Flight Characteristics

## Environmental Effects

## Weather Conditions

## Peculiarities

## Summary

(Over) - See attached page

# Incident 223a - Narrative Summary (1st Report)

## Witness

## Date and Time

## Location

## Incident Narrative - First Report

At 2120 hours 5 December 1948, Captain VAN LLOYD, pilot of Pioneer Airlines Flight 463, reported by telephone to Kirtland Air Force Base Control Tower that his position was approximately 10 miles east of Albuquerque.

That he had been a green light that just went west of Las Vegas at approximately 2105 hours, and in a northeasterly direction. Approaching Las Vegas first believed the light was a shooting star. But upon questioning thought it was too near the ground.

Thought he could have been a Very Pistol flare, only higher - about 500 feet, then observed the light while she had been seen many days or was described.

## Incident Narrative - 2nd Report (Later Interview)

Later Captain VAN LLOYD and his co-pilot James L. Smith were interviewed by S/A ELGIN S. NICF at Pioneer Airlines Operations, Kirtland Air Force Base, Kirtland Air Force Base, Kirtland Air Force Base. Both reported that at 2135 hours, 5 December 1948, they were approaching Las Vegas, N.M. in a C-47 type plane at altitude of 9,000 feet (compass heading of 272°). They observed directly ahead and slightly above their altitude - in the vicinity of Montezuma Mission a phenomena which first appeared as a bright white light. Their plane then arched downward and disappeared from sight. The only in sight for a few seconds and no estimate could be made of size or distance.

## Notes

# Incident Summary Sheet - Incident 224

## Date and Time

## Location

## Observer's Position

## Observer

## Attention Attracted By

## Objects Sighted

## Flight Characteristics

## Environmental Effects

## Weather Conditions

## Peculiarities

## Summary

(Over) - See attached page

## Notes

# Incident Summary Sheet - Page 121

**status:** readable

**doc_type:** Incident Summary Sheet (USAF UFO Checklist Form)

**classification:** Unclassified (declassified)

**page_description:** Narrative incident summary for Incident 224. Typed text on standard form with printed heading.

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# Incident Summary Sheet - Page 122

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**doc_type:** Incident Summary Sheet (USAF UFO Checklist Form) - Part of Incident 225

**classification:** Unclassified (declassified)

**page_description:** Continuation of incident form showing fields 1-25 (latter part of 47). Structured checklist format with typed entries.

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# Incident Summary Sheet - Page 123

**status:** readable

**doc_type:** Incident Summary Sheet narrative continuation for Incident 225

**classification:** Unclassified (declassified)

**page_description:** Detailed narrative account of observations by Col Hayes during late 1947, describing multiple sighting episodes with fiery phenomena.

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# Incident Summary Sheet - Page 124

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**doc_type:** Incident Summary Sheet (USAF UFO Checklist Form)

**classification:** Unclassified (declassified)

**page_description:** Standard incident form with structured checklist entries and narrative. Form fields 1-25 visible with typed responses.

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# Incident Summary Sheet - Page 125

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**doc_type:** Incident Summary Sheet narrative continuation for Incident 226

**classification:** Unclassified (declassified)

**page_description:** Detailed narrative account of observation by Mr Joseph Toulouse at Sandia Base. Typed text describing greenish flare phenomenon.

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# Incident Summary Sheet - Page 126

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**doc_type:** Incident Summary Sheet narrative continuation for Incident 226

**classification:** Unclassified (declassified)

**page_description:** Continuation of narrative for Incident 226, describing observation in detail with emphasis on flare characteristics and timing.

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# Incident Summary - Incident 227

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**doc_type:** Incident Summary/Technical Analysis - Green Fireball Observations

**classification:** Unclassified

**page_description:** Extended technical analysis of December 1948 green fireball observations with detailed investigation by Dr. Lincoln La Paz and military personnel. Includes trajectory analysis, meteor radiant evaluation, and path reconstruction.

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# Incident Summary Sheet - Page 128

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**doc_type:** Incident Summary Sheet - Detailed technical analysis and narrative for Incident 227

**classification:** Unclassified (declassified)

**page_description:** Extensive technical analysis comparing December 1948 fireball observations with typical meteor phenomena. Contains detailed physics analysis and observations from expert personnel.

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**doc_type:** Incident Summary Sheet - continued technical analysis and comparative findings for Incident 227

**classification:** Unclassified (declassified)

**page_description:** Technical analysis section comparing luminous phenomena characteristics between December fireballs and typical meteors. Includes discussion of observations from expert witnesses.

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# Incident Summary Sheet - Page 130

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**doc_type:** Incident Summary Sheet - Technical analysis continuation for Incident 227

**classification:** Unclassified (declassified)

**page_description:** Continued technical and scientific analysis of December 1948 green fireball phenomena, comparing with known meteor shower characteristics and radiation signatures.

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**doc_type:** Incident Summary Sheet (USAF UFO Checklist Form)

**classification:** Unclassified (declassified)

**page_description:** Standard incident summary form with largely blank/incomplete fields. Form structure visible but most data fields are empty or marked as "M/S" (missing/insufficient).

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# Incident Summary Sheet - Page 132

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**doc_type:** Incident Summary Sheet (USAF UFO Checklist Form)

**classification:** Unclassified (declassified)

**page_description:** Incident summary form with structured checklist entries. Form fields 1-25 visible with mix of typed and handwritten responses.

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# Incident Summary Sheet - Page 133

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**doc_type:** Incident Summary Sheet (USAF UFO Checklist Form)

**classification:** Unclassified (declassified)

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# Incident Summary Sheet - Page 134

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**doc_type:** Incident Summary Sheet - Detailed narrative continuation for Incident 230

**classification:** Unclassified (declassified)

**page_description:** Extended narrative account of observation by J. B. McCullough traveling in automobile south on U.S. Highway 30 near North Powder, Oregon. First-person detailed account of fireball encounter.

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## Incident Number

231

## Dates

1 January 1948

## Times

1125 A.M. and 1130 A.M.

## Locations

Abilene, Texas

## Observer Position

Ground

## Observer Name and Address

Mr. A. Schroeder, 1109 Highland Ave, Abilene, Texas

## Occupation and/or Hobbies

N/S (redacted)

## Attention Attracted By

Glow on the horizon - due west of Abilene, Texas (direction of White Sands Proving Grounds)

## Number of Objects Seen

1

## Size of Objects

N/S (redacted)

## Color of Object(s)

Bright blue green

## Shape (Sketch if Possible)

Like bell with a fan-shaped glow surrounding

## Nature of Luminosity (directed burn of light)

Like flare

## Altitude of Object (estimated)

N/S - observed on the horizon

## Estimated Distance of Object from Observer

N/S - could not be estimated

## Estimated Speed of Object

No apparent speed

## Time in Sight

2 seconds

## Tactics

## Sound Heard by Object(s)

No sound

## Direction of Flight of Object(s)

No flight perceived

## Apparent Construction

Flare-like

## Effect on Clouds

Clear sky

## Exhaust Trail Color of

Fan-shaped glow seemed to surrounded object

## Manner of Disappearance

N/S (redacted)

## Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting

Clear sky

## Peculiarities Noted

See

## Summary of Incident

(Over) - See attached page

## Incident Report Header

## People

## Locations

## Dates

## Observations

## Assessments & Notes

## Page Description

Document appears to be explanatory text/summary section of an incident investigation form, with narrative description of sighting and possible explanations provided by witness.

## Document Header

## Sighting Details

1. **Date of Incident**: 16 May 1948

2. **Time of Incident**: 1315 Hours

3. **Place of Observation**: Somerset N.D. (25 miles NW NTO) (House)

4. **Name of Observer**: Marie S. Green

5. **Occupation of Observer**: Housewife

6. **Address of Observer**: County Rd., Somerset N.D.

7. **Number of Objects Observed**: 1

8. **Distance of Object from Observer**: [Not filled on visible portion]

9. **Time in Sight**: 1 min.

10. **Altitude of Object**: 1800 ft.

11. **Speed**: [Not clearly visible]

12. **Direction of Flight**: North to South

13. **Tactics**: [Form field]

14. **Lights**: [Form field]

15. **Sound**: [Form field]

16. **Size**: [Form field]

17. **Color**: Aluminum or silvery with dark color mixed in

18. **Shape**: Ball like

19. **Odor Detected**: [Form field]

20. **Apparent Construction**: Metallic

21. **Exhaust Trails**: [Form field]

22. **Weather Conditions**: [Form field]

23. **Effect on Clouds**: [Form field]

24. **Sketches or Photographs**: [Form field]

25. **Manner of Disappearance**: [Form field]

26. **Remarks**: No further investigation being made by this office due to fact only one person witnessed phenomena

## Page Description

Standard USAF UFO investigation checklist form (Page 1) documenting incident 232 with observer Marie S. Green from Somerset, North Dakota. Form shows partially completed fields with focus on object characteristics: metallic, ball-like, aluminum/silver with dark coloring, moving north to south at 1800 feet altitude.

## Status

Significant portions of this page are degraded and text is fragmented. Only partial information is legible.

## Visible Text Elements

## Page Description

This page appears to be a continuation of the UFO checklist form from page 137. The document quality is poor with significant fading and illegibility. Most structured data fields are not clearly readable. Cannot reliably extract specific information due to document condition.

## Redactions

No deliberate redactions noted, but degradation of original document prevents accurate extraction of specific details.

## Incident Header

## Dates & Times

## Locations

## People

## Objects Observed

## Observations & Maneuvers

## Witness Characteristics

## Additional Notes

## Page Description

Standard USAF incident summary form (Secret classification, now declassified) documenting incident 233. Tom and Martha Rush observed a dark metallic object during flight near Jackson, Mississippi on January 1, 1949. Object exhibited unusual flight characteristics including rapid acceleration and close approach to the Stinson aircraft. Form includes detailed observational data across multiple fields of the checklist.

## Incident Reference

## Narrative Summary

### Witness Information

### Detailed Observation Account

#### Initial Encounter

Mr Tom Rush, a pilot with Dixie Air Service, Jackson, Mississippi, and his wife (a private pilot), sighted an unidentified aerial object while coming in for a landing at the Dixie Airport. Object was first described as being clear-shaped with short stubby wings resembling a rocket. (Second report states there were no wings.) Mr Rush specifically states in a signed letter that "the object made its turn, it was then I noticed the object didn't have wings." Object was first thought to be a large tow target, about 50 feet long and about 10 feet in diameter at one end and about 4 ft in the trailing end.

#### Flight Characteristics & Maneuvers

The tail even fluttered like a target but there was nothing towing it and the object moved at greater speed than tow targets. When the object turned to the southwest it accelerated its speed and flew out of sight. Object seem for some 10 to 12 seconds. Color was dark blue or black. Speed at first sighting - 200 miles per hour, later thought to have accelerated to between 400 to 600 mph.

#### Closest Approach

Object was sighted by the above persons who were passengers in a Stinson civilian aircraft. No photographs were taken since a camera was not available. The Stinson was flying at about 1,800 feet. Investigation of flight schedules of adjacent airfields could throw no light on the incident.

## Page Description

Continuation narrative of incident 233 providing detailed first-person account from pilot Tom Rush and his wife. Describes object initially appearing as rocket-like with short stubby wings, then second report clarifying no wings were present. Notable observation that object made sharp turns at high speed with no visible means of propulsion or towing mechanism. Aircraft was Stinson civilian aircraft at 1,800 feet altitude.

## Document Header

## Incident Identification

## Sighting Details

1. **Date of Observation**: [Blank] **Date of Interview**: [Blank]

2. **Exact Time of Observation (Local)**: [Blank]

3. **Place of Observation**: (Map Coordinates) [Blank]

4. **Position of Observer** (air, car, bldg, location of - give details: [Blank]

5. **What Attracted Attention to Object**: [Blank]

6. **Number of Objects and Sketch of Formation or Grouping**: [Blank]

7. **Apparent Size** (compare to known object, i.e., sun, moon, thumb or fist at arms length): [Blank]

8. **Color of Object**: [Blank]

9. **Shape** (give graphic description - compare with known object): [Blank]

10. **Altitude** (Angle of elevation above horizon - 0° at horizon, 90° overhead): [Blank]

11. **Direction from Observer** (Angle clockwise from North): [Blank]

12. **Distance from Observer** (Distance to town, bldg, etc., over which object appeared to be): [Blank]

13. **Direction of Flight of Object(s)**: [Blank]

14. **Time in Sight**: [Blank]

15. **Speed** (time to cover given angular distance): [Blank]

16. **Sound and Odor**: [Blank]

## Page Description

This is a blank/unfilled standard USAF unidentified aerial objects investigation form (GI Form 7, Restricted classification). All data fields from items 1-16 are empty with no incident information completed. This appears to be a template or blank form page included in the incident summary series.

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## Field Items & Guidance

17. **Trail** (color, length, width, persistance, etc.) [Blank]

18. **Luminosity** (visible by reflection, incandescence, other - degree of brilliance): [Blank]

19. **Projections** (fins, wings, rods, antennae, canopies, etc.): [Blank]

20. **Maneuvers** (turns, climbs, dives, etc - sketch of flight path): [Blank]

21. **Manner of Disappearance**: [Blank]

22. **Effect on Clouds**: [Blank]

23. **Additional Information Concerning Object**: [Blank]

24. **Weather Conditions and Light at Time of Sighting**: [Blank]

## Observer Information Section

## Investigator Notes Section

## Page Description

This is page 2 of the standard USAF unidentified aerial objects investigation guide form (GI Form 7, Restricted). It provides fields 17-26 for detailed sighting characteristics and investigator notes. All fields appear blank/unfilled. This is the continuation page of the template shown on page 141.

## Document Header

## Section: Relative to Radar Sightings

### Part 1: Re Radars Now Operating on Ground

**a. Observations of Direction, Range, Speed, Altitude and Size of Target**: [Blank]

**b. Did Target Execute Any Turns?** If so, what angle (180°), etc. and what radius of turn. If radius of turn was not observable, how long did the target stay in the turn and what was its speed: [Blank]

**c. Note Particularly Any Separation of Distant Target Into Several Targets Upon Approach**: [Blank]

**d. Was Radar Blip on Cathode Ray Tube Well Defined and Consistent with Size of Object; Faint; Fading, Pulsating at Regular Rate**: [Blank]

**e. Did Radar Echo Signal Disappear Suddenly or Gradually?**: [Blank]

### Part 2: If Airborne, When Object Was Sighted

**a. Were There Any Radar Indications or Extra Noise on Radio Circuits**: [Blank]

**b. Give Estimates of Size, Speed, Maneuvers, etc.**: [Blank]

## Section: General

1. **Teletype Sequences of Local Weather Conditions**: [Blank]

2. **Winds Aloft Report**: [Blank]

## Page Description

This is page 3 of the standard USAF unidentified aerial objects investigation guide form (GI Form 7, Restricted). It focuses specifically on radar-related observations for both ground-based and airborne radar detection scenarios, plus general meteorological data collection guidance. All fields are blank. This section provides detailed guidance for investigators on what radar data to obtain and how to document it.

## Status

This page contains only archival markings and stamps with no substantive investigation content.

## Visible Elements

## Page Description

Back cover or final page of the incident summary binder/collection. Contains only archival and classification processing marks. No incident data or investigation content present.