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DECLASSIFIED Authority: NND 917033 P/S -5 02378 of 5-9-99 SECRET Enclosures to Incident Summary Sheets 173-233 Incl. SECRET R/S S-02378 of 3-9-49 EXHIBIT #529 Hq Air Material Command Dayton Subject: Transmittal of Incident Summary Sheets 173 thru 233. REPORT FILED M-5 AIRCRAFT - UNIDENTIFIED JONES 2-27-50 SECRET 22 MAR 1949 5-20300 UMARY LISTS 422 INCIDENY SUMMARY SHEST (To filled out and retained in files 1. Date of Observation 15 september 1948. Incident # 173 2. Time of Observation 2700 Central Plandari fine SECRET 3. Where was Object(s) Sighted-3-miles-of- 4. Observer's Position.ground (i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.) 5. Name and Address of Observer.Ceorge AS, 256 Columbia-Are., ZETAPORY, IA. 6. Occupation and/or Hobbies 7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) wils scanning, sky, with binoquiars. 8. Number of Objoct(s) Sighted.ans.(1). 9. Size of Object(s) . .Approximately. 12 fest. in dimeter. 10. Color of Object(s) 11. Shape (Sketch if Possible) 12. Nature of Luminosity. 13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer 21/2 miles laterally/.50°. off. harisma 14. Speed of Object(s) ... 100-150 mph... 15. Timo in Sight 10-15 secunde. 16. Tactics.smooth horisontal flight. 17. Sound Made by Object(s) 18. Direction of Flight of Objuct(s) South 19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance) metallic. 20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail .no clouds, visible. 21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time 1/10. cumlons.at 1500.ft, visibility 15 miles, vinds 20 aph at 20,000 ft. 22. Peculiarities Noted Ch jest viewed with Masenlarsalan laterally/.50°. off. harisma 14. Speed of Object(s) ... 100-150 mph... 15. Timo in Sight 10-15 secunde. 16. Tactics.smooth horisontal flight. 17. Sound Made by Object(s) 18. Direction of Flight of Objuct(s) South 19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance) metallic. 20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail .no clouds, visible. 21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time 1/10. cumlons.at 1500.ft, visibility 15 miles, vinds 20 aph at 20,000 ft. 22. Peculiarities Noted Ch jest viewed with Masenlarsalan 23. Summary of Incidente (Attach a Separate Shatar Additional Space is Needed) SECRET 5-20300 INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET Incident No. 174 1. Date and Time of Observation: 1 Oct 48 (Friday morning) 0540 2. Where Sighted: Ascension Parish, Township 10 South, Range 4 East 50 miles from New Orleans, La - ground 3. Observer's Position: ground (1. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.) 4. Name and Address of Observer: B. B. Williams, Pres. United Land Co. 219 Dryades St., New Orleans. RA 0515 5. Occupation and/or hobbies: considerable flying experience 6. Attention Attracted by: R/S 7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1 8. Size of Object(s): Approximately the length of a passenger aircraft 9. Color of Object(s): white-hot 10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) cone-shaped 11. Nature of Luminosity: Seemed to be a white-hot cone. The object dis- (directed beam of light?) played no lights but seemed encased in flame. 12. Altitude of Object: Did not light up the area. (estimated) 1500 to 2000 ft 13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: 3/4 miles away 14. Estimated Speed of Object: Approx 200 MPH 15. Time in Sight: Sufficiently long to enable Williams to make a fairly detailed observation. Approximately 10 seconds. 16. Tactics: Straight and level Nature of Luminosity: Seemed to be a white-hot cone. The object dis- (directed beam of light?) played no lights but seemed encased in flame. 12. Altitude of Object: Did not light up the area. (estimated) 1500 to 2000 ft 13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: 3/4 miles away 14. Estimated Speed of Object: Approx 200 MPH 15. Time in Sight: Sufficiently long to enable Williams to make a fairly detailed observation. Approximately 10 seconds. 16. Tactics: Straight and level flight 17. Sound/Made by Object(s): soundless 18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) East 19. Apparent Construction: "flame" 20. Effect on Clouds: R/S 21. Exhaust Trail (Color of): red flames 22. Manner of Disappearance: R/S 23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: No clouds with wind fairly calm 24. Peculiarities Noted: Object left no trail of any kind and did not light up the area 25. Summary of Incident: (over) (See attached page) SECRET 5-20300 Incident: 174 At the time of the sighting observer was standing on a little ridge facing south in the midst of a clearing some twenty feet wide. It was too dark for hunting in the woods but was sufficiently light for him to see the time by bis watch. At 0540 hours Williams was looking to the south and saw an object which resembled an ice cream cone traveling east with the larger end in front. The front end appeared white hot (like the mantels in a gasoline lantern) Toward the rear it got gradually darker red. There was no visible metal or other material and no projections of any kind, only fire. The object made absolutely no noise and left no trail of any kind. It was traveling in a straight line from west to east and did not gain or love altitude. There was no visible means of propulsion. It appeared to be about 3/4 miles away and at an elevation of aprox- imately 2500 feet. Kr williams stated he was looking up at an angle of about 30 relative to the ground and observed the object for approximately 10 seconds before it was obscured by some trees. It appeared to be about the size of the average airliner and wes traveling approximately 300 east and did not gain or love altitude. There was no visible means of propulsion. It appeared to be about 3/4 miles away and at an elevation of aprox- imately 2500 feet. Kr williams stated he was looking up at an angle of about 30 relative to the ground and observed the object for approximately 10 seconds before it was obscured by some trees. It appeared to be about the size of the average airliner and wes traveling approximately 300 MB. The larger end of the cone appeared thicker than the average airliner is through the fuselage but it was about the same length. The object displayed no lights other than it appeared encased in flame. It did not light up the area. There was no visible means of support and no control surfaces. There were no clouds and the wind was fairly calm. Williams stated that he was a student pilot but could not get a pilotfs license because of poor muscular coordination in his eyes. His color perception was normal and his hearing is excellent. Investigative personnel stated tast er williams seemed a reliable level headed person. He appeared conscientious and desired no publicity stating that he did not desire his friends and business acquaintances to josh him concerning the matter. Facing South EAST RED FLAME RED FLAME --- OCR Start --- INCIDENT SUMMARY CEY T 1. Date and Time of Observation: 2. Where Sighted: Sante Fe, New Mexico 3. Observer's Position: Incident No. 175 23 Sept 1948 0945 (1. e., ground, aint from Plaza of Santa Fe, N. M. 4. Name and Address of Observer: A. Ruble Angier, 2620 Proctor St, Waco, Texas 5. Occupation and/or hobbies: 6. Attention Attracted by: Neon Sign Manufacturer own employer A pilot since 1928 not a hobby Saw object glint while watching another aircraft 7. Number of Cbject(e) Seen: 1 8. Size of Object(s): At least 100 to 150 feet in diameter 9. Color of Cbject(s): white 10. Shape (Sketch if Porsible) 11. Nature of Luminosity: (directed boom of light?) perfectly flat in appearance - compared to dime in sky. -Sighted in daylight 12. Altitude of Object: (estinated) 25,000 to 30,000 feet 13. Attracted by: Neon Sign Manufacturer own employer A pilot since 1928 not a hobby Saw object glint while watching another aircraft 7. Number of Cbject(e) Seen: 1 8. Size of Object(s): At least 100 to 150 feet in diameter 9. Color of Cbject(s): white 10. Shape (Sketch if Porsible) 11. Nature of Luminosity: (directed boom of light?) perfectly flat in appearance - compared to dime in sky. -Sighted in daylight 12. Altitude of Object: (estinated) 25,000 to 30,000 feet 13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observ r: /S 14. Estimated hard of Object: Stationary at time sighted 15. Time in Sight: 15 or 20 mimates 16. Tactics: Very little movement if any noticed 17. Sound by Objct(s): Ho sound determined at time of sighting 18. Dircetion of Flight of Cbject(s) 19. Stationary Seemed to move in a semi- circle, from S. to E. and finally to HE. May have been optical illusion. Apperent Construction: Not determined 20. Effect on Clouds: No clouds 21. Exhaust Trail Color of): No evidence of exhaust noticed 22. Manner of Discppurrance: Still in view when observer left 23. Woother Conditions at Time of Sighting: CAVU 24. Peculi: ritics Noted: Gave the appearance of being flat 25. Summary of Incident: (over) (See attiched page --- OCR End --- Incident 175 While watching a government plane come in for a landing at Los Alamos at 0940 hours 23 Sept 1948, witness noticed something glint in the sun. Focusing his attention on the object he per- ceived that it was perfectly white, neither transparent or trans- lucent and that it had no metallic sheen. It was perfectly circu- lar, the side visible to him being flat — much as a coin would appear when observed from a distance. It appeared no larger than a dime. Lining it up in relation to the tip of the radio tower he backed off to the north. The object appeared clear out of the picture in relation to the tower. Using this perspective he judged the altitude to be approximately 30,000 and that it had no metallic sheen. It was perfectly circu- lar, the side visible to him being flat — much as a coin would appear when observed from a distance. It appeared no larger than a dime. Lining it up in relation to the tip of the radio tower he backed off to the north. The object appeared clear out of the picture in relation to the tower. Using this perspective he judged the altitude to be approximately 30,000 ft. At this altitude the object would necessarily be some 100 to 150 feet in size in order to be visible at all. There were no projections, air-trails, or exhaust of any kind. He called the object to the attention of Mr Fairchild, his companion. Both men then went into a building, transacted their business and at the end of eight minutes they went outside and perceived the object in approximately the same position. From the time Angier first saw the object to his last observation was approximately 15 to 20 minutes. AGENTS NOTES: Mr Angier is approximately 50 years of age, well settled and conducts his own business. He is an experienced pilot, comes from a middle-class family, is a little above average in intelligence and is a good conversationalist. He told a straight-forward story and did not contradict himself. He appeared honest in his convictions in his belief that he saw an unconventional aircraft. He was convinced that the object was not a weather balloon since he is familiar with weather balloons. CACIDENT SUKHARYT Incident No. 1758 1. Date and Time of Observation: 23 Sept 48 0930 2. Where Sighted: Santa Fe, N. И. 3. Observer's Position: ground (1. e.. ground, wir, control tower, etc.) 4. Name and Address of Observer: Mr John C. Fairchild 5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Building Superintendent drawing, mechanical inclinations also woodworking 6. Attention Attracted by: Glint of light photography 7. Number of Object() Seen: 1 ?. Sire of Object(s): 150-200 feet estimated sire 9. Color of Cbject(s): bright silvery object 10. Shape (Sketch if Forrible) oblong egg shape 11. Nature of Luminosity: saw just a silver streak (Jirected boom of light?) 12. Altitude of Object: 30,000 feet (estimated) tower, etc.) 4. Name and Address of Observer: Mr John C. Fairchild 5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Building Superintendent drawing, mechanical inclinations also woodworking 6. Attention Attracted by: Glint of light photography 7. Number of Object() Seen: 1 ?. Sire of Object(s): 150-200 feet estimated sire 9. Color of Cbject(s): bright silvery object 10. Shape (Sketch if Forrible) oblong egg shape 11. Nature of Luminosity: saw just a silver streak (Jirected boom of light?) 12. Altitude of Object: 30,000 feet (estimated) 13. Estimated Distance of bject from Cheer: 7 miles 14. Estimated Jud of Object: 700 or 800 MPH 15. Time in Sight: /s 16. Tactics: Straight course 17. Sound Made by bj.ct(s): Hone 18. Dircetion of Fligut of Cbject(s) Fortheast - Southwest 19. Apparent Construction: Unknown 20. Effect on Clouds: Clear sky 1. Exhaust Trail Color of): Bluish appearance to rear 22. Wnner of Disapperance: Faded from view 23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: GAVU 24. Peculicritics Noted: Sort of a sunflower shape at the end of object seemed to be apart from object but close on its tail 25. Summary of Incident: (over) (See ottiched page) Incident: 1758 Statement of Mr John C. Fairchild does not tally with that of A. Ruble Angier. See Incident 175 Mr Fairchild saw a bright silvery oblong or egg-shaped object which ape red to have a speed of 700 to 800 MPHand which seemed to have a sort of sunflower shape at the end of it but apart from the object and close on its tail. Se perceived a bluish appe, rance to rear of the object which could have been exhaust. To him the object appeared silvery instead of woite and oblong rather than round. Mr Angier thought the object remained stationary. However the dis- crepancy in time could have accounted for this. Apparently or Fair- child observed the object some 15 minutes before Mr Angier observed it. Also it would seem thet he watched it apart from the object and close on its tail. Se perceived a bluish appe, rance to rear of the object which could have been exhaust. To him the object appeared silvery instead of woite and oblong rather than round. Mr Angier thought the object remained stationary. However the dis- crepancy in time could have accounted for this. Apparently or Fair- child observed the object some 15 minutes before Mr Angier observed it. Also it would seem thet he watched it for a greater length of time in that he mentions that it faded from view whereas Mr Angier stated that it was still in view when he left. INCIDENT SCANARY STAT Incident No. 176 1. Date and Time of Observation: 23 Sept 48 Approx 1200 2. Where Sighted: Castro's Ranch - 4 miles due east of San Pablo, Calif and 4.1 miles South of Pinole, Calif 3. Observer's Position: ground (i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.) 4. Name and Alires of Observer: Horace S. Fakins, Col., U. S. Army (RET) 1024 Esther Drive, Walnut Creek, Calif. 5. Occupation and/or hocbies: Retired army colonel formerly a veterinarian presently employed as a Meat Inspector by Calif State Dept of Agr. 6. Attention Attracted by: Was observing an Army bomber when he observed an unknown object flying above the bomber 7. Number of Object() Seen: 1 8. Size of Object(s): About the size of a 4-engine bomber - longer than wide 9. Color of Obket(s): Main part of body translucent and of & dirty gray color 10. Shape (Skaten if Porsible) undulating with center portion appearing spherical having having the shape and depth similar to a globe like amoeba 11. Lature of Luminosity: Did not reflect or give off light of any type (directed tiem of light?? 12. Altitude of Object: Over a mile (ustimated) 13. Estimated Distance of bjst from Cbserver: Over a mile directly above 14. Estimated Speed of Object: very fast speed 15. Time in Sight: Could not estimate 16. Tactics: Appendages seemed to flap or oscillate while center portion remained stable 17. Sound Made by Object(s): Ho noise depth similar to a globe like amoeba 11. Lature of Luminosity: Did not reflect or give off light of any type (directed tiem of light?? 12. Altitude of Object: Over a mile (ustimated) 13. Estimated Distance of bjst from Cbserver: Over a mile directly above 14. Estimated Speed of Object: very fast speed 15. Time in Sight: Could not estimate 16. Tactics: Appendages seemed to flap or oscillate while center portion remained stable 17. Sound Made by Object(s): Ho noise 18. Direction of Fligst of Cbject(s) Yearly due east 19. Apparent Construction: Thought main part of object appeared like canvas 20. Effect on Clouds: /S 31. Exaust Trail Color of): No evidence of exhaust 22. Anner of Disapperence: just disappeared from sight in a very sort time 23. Wonther Conditions at Time of Sighting: Day was rather dull and hazy there were very few clouds in the s 24. Peculicritics Noted: See drawing attached 25. Summary of Incident: (over) (See attached page) Incit: 176 While watching an Aray bomber which was flying rather low, Col Hakins observed above and going nearly due east an unknown object. He asked his companion, Mr Bentham, if he were seeing things. Bentham substantiated the fact that there was an object above the bomber. Col Bakins described the object as being approximately the size of a large four-engined bomber. It appeared undulating in shape resembling an ameeba (See sketch inclosed). The object appeared to have 3 appendages forward and 2 aft which seemed to be flapning or oscillating while the center portion re ained stable. Col Rakins thought it was a mile or more above the bomber. In the center of the object there appeared a round, dark circle which, in Col Eakins' opinion, seemed to be above the main body of the object. Further it appeared that the main part of the object was translucent and of a dirty gray color and that the dark, circular portion appeared to grow more dense in color as it approached the center. From this observation Col Bakins concluded that the dark portion was spherical having the shape and depth of a globe. He further stated that the main part of the object appeared like Eakins' opinion, seemed to be above the main body of the object. Further it appeared that the main part of the object was translucent and of a dirty gray color and that the dark, circular portion appeared to grow more dense in color as it approached the center. From this observation Col Bakins concluded that the dark portion was spherical having the shape and depth of a globe. He further stated that the main part of the object appeared like canvas. He could not estimate the speed of the object but said it was traveling at a far greater speed than the bomber or anything else he had ever seen. There was no noise of any type and no evidence of exhaust or trail. The object did not reflect or give off light of any type. Col Eakins prior to his retiresent in 1948 was on duty in Panama as a veterinarian with the Army mission. He retired because of personal reasons and not because of physical defects. However, Col Racine is far-sighted and has to wear glaeres. Neighbors and business ansociates established the fact that he is highly thought of and is reliable in all his dealings and associations with them. He impressed the investigator as being stable, intelligent and above average in common sense. INCIDENT SUMNART ST Incident No. 1768 1. Date and Time of Observation: 23 Sept 48 Approx 1230 2. Where Sighted: Castro's Ranch 4 miles due east of San Pablo, Calif & 4.1 miles south of Pinole, Calif. 3. Observer's Position: ground (i. e., ground, air, control tower. etc.) 4. Name and Address of Cbserver: Mr Sylvester Bentham, 2655 Dam Road Richmond, Calif. 5. Occupation and/or hobbies: retired butcher 6. Attention Attracted by: Col Rekins calling his attention to the object 7. Number of Object() Seen: 1 8. Size of Object(s): Appeared from observer's viewpoint to be 2 inches by 1 inch by 1 inch. 9. Color of Clject(s): Daff or gray in color 10. Shape (Skotein if Possible): rectangular outline with sharp corners (See attached drawing) 11. Nature of Luminosity: /S (directed boom of light?) 12. Altitude of Object: Very high (estimated) 13. Estimated Distance of bject butcher 6. Attention Attracted by: Col Rekins calling his attention to the object 7. Number of Object() Seen: 1 8. Size of Object(s): Appeared from observer's viewpoint to be 2 inches by 1 inch by 1 inch. 9. Color of Clject(s): Daff or gray in color 10. Shape (Skotein if Possible): rectangular outline with sharp corners (See attached drawing) 11. Nature of Luminosity: /S (directed boom of light?) 12. Altitude of Object: Very high (estimated) 13. Estimated Distance of bject from Oberer: /S 14. Estimated Speed of Object: faster than any plane he had ever seen 15. Time in Sight: At least 3 minutes 16. Tactics: horisontal flight 17. Sound a b Cbjct(s): no noise 18. Dircetion of Flight of Cbject(s) northwest then turned north 19. Apparent Constructiin: Seemed to be covered with a translucent material 20. Effect on Clouds: 1/8 21. Exhaust Trail Color of): Left no exhaust or trail 22. Anner of Disappoerence: flew out of sight gradually fading from view. 23. Wurther Conditions at Time of Sighting: 1/3 24. Peculi: ritics Noted: Seemed like a vegetable crate flying thru the air 25. Summary of Incident: (over) (Sce attached page) Incident 176~ On 23 Sept 1948 Mr Sylvester Bentham was talking to Col Eakins when the Colonel called Bentham's attention to a single object in the sky. Object first appeared in the northeast and was moving faster than any airplane that Bentham had ever seen. Object appeared very high. Both Eakins and Bentham watched it for at least 3 minutes. It moved toward the northwest in a straight line at a constant speed finally turning to the North and faded from view. To Bentham the object appeared to have a regular rectangular outline with sharp corners. It was buff or gray in color with several darker vertical lines like ribs. (See drawing attached.) Object appeared like a "vegetable crate" flying thru the air and seemed to be covered with a translucent material. It made no noise and left no exhaust or trail. Apparent the northwest in a straight line at a constant speed finally turning to the North and faded from view. To Bentham the object appeared to have a regular rectangular outline with sharp corners. It was buff or gray in color with several darker vertical lines like ribs. (See drawing attached.) Object appeared like a "vegetable crate" flying thru the air and seemed to be covered with a translucent material. It made no noise and left no exhaust or trail. Apparent size was approximately 2 inches by 1 inch by 1 inch. Mr Bentham's description as to the shape, direction and over- all appearance of this object is in direct contradiction with statements made by Col Horace Eakins. Mr Bentham further stated that neither he nor Col Eakins were wearing glasses at the time and that he wears glasses only for reading. Mr. Bentham is 70 years of age. He is a retired butcher. INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET Incident No. 177 1. Date and Time of Observation: 5 Sept 48 between 3:00 and 3:30 P. M. 2. Where Sighted: Kentwood, La. 3. Observer's Position: ground (i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.) 4. Name and Address of Observer: Mrs Elma McDaniel & daughter Mildred 5. Occupation and/or hobbies: N/S 6. Attention Attracted by: Tangipahoa, La. 7. Number of Object(s) seen: Object not seen 3. Size of Object(s): N/S 9. Color of Object(s): N/S 10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) N/S 11. Nature of Luminosity: N/S (directed beam of light?) 12. Altitude of Object: very high altitude (estimated) 15. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: N/S 14. Estimated Speed of Object: terrific 15. Time in Sight: Object not seen 16. Tactics: N/S 17. Sound made by Object(s): Unlike any made by known aircraft 18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) west 19. Apparent Construction: N/S 20. Effect on Clouds: N/S 21. Exhaust Trail Color of): N/S 22. Manner of Disappearance: N/S 23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: N/S 24. Peculiarities 12. Altitude of Object: very high altitude (estimated) 15. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: N/S 14. Estimated Speed of Object: terrific 15. Time in Sight: Object not seen 16. Tactics: N/S 17. Sound made by Object(s): Unlike any made by known aircraft 18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) west 19. Apparent Construction: N/S 20. Effect on Clouds: N/S 21. Exhaust Trail Color of): N/S 22. Manner of Disappearance: N/S 23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: N/S 24. Peculiarities Noted: Unusual sound 25. Summary of Incident: Object was not perceived as it was too high and going (See attached page) (over) Inc. ant: 177 at a terrific rate of speed. Witness states she has heard many planes but could not describe the sound. Subsequent investigation of this incident reveals that according to. neighbors Mrs McDaniel possesses a vivid imagination and that the daughter was inclined to take after the mother. Neither of the neigh- bora heard any unusual noises in the vicinity. INCILENT SUMMARY ST Incident No. 178 1. Date and Time of Observation: 1705-1715 HST 15 October 1948 2. Where Sighted: Honolulu, T. H., 158° W 21° 5' N 3. Observer's Position: Ground (i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.) Robert e Drum 4. Name and Address of Observer: 2737 Pacific Egts Rd, Honolulu 5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Major, USAF - rated pilot 6. Attention Attracted by: H/S 7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1 seen intermittently 4 times or 4 separate sighting 8. Size of Object(s): Appeared 4 or 5 inches in dia from observer's viewpoint Estimated size: 10 to 15 feet in diameter 9. Color of Object(s): bright silver - comparable to aluminum in aircraft 10. Shape (Sketch if Possible): round or elliptical 11. Nature of Luminosity: H/SX No flame or lights observed (directed beam of light?) 12. Altitude of Object: 10,000 to 14,000 feet (estimated) 13. 7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1 seen intermittently 4 times or 4 separate sighting 8. Size of Object(s): Appeared 4 or 5 inches in dia from observer's viewpoint Estimated size: 10 to 15 feet in diameter 9. Color of Object(s): bright silver - comparable to aluminum in aircraft 10. Shape (Sketch if Possible): round or elliptical 11. Nature of Luminosity: H/SX No flame or lights observed (directed beam of light?) 12. Altitude of Object: 10,000 to 14,000 feet (estimated) 13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: H/S 14. Estimated Speed of Object: 200 MPH 15. Time in Sight: Observed intermittently, one time for 4 seconds, another for 10 seconds, the longest period. 16. Tactics: No maneuvering - observed horizontal flight 17. Sound Made by Object(s): No sound noticed 18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): Northeast on steady course 19. Apparent Construction: metallic 20. Effect on Clouds: cloud formation blocked vision of observer as object was at an altitude between the two cloud formations (See attached drug) 21. Exhaust Trail (Color of): No exhaust trail 22. Manner of Disappearance: H/S 23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: High broken clouds 3,500 ft; 3/10s cumulus bases 3,500 ft; 2/10 alto cumulus 14,000 ft; 5/10s cirrus est, 30,000 f Visibility: 15 m. 24. Peculiarities Noted: Was not conventional craft 25. Summary of Incident: (See attached page) Incident: 178 On the afternoon of 18 October 1948 at approximately 1705 hours Maj Robert C. Drum stated that he had observed a strangely shaped glistening object in the north sector of the sky which was moving in a northeasterly direction at an estimated altitude of 10,000 ft. A stratus layer of clouds was situated above the object at an approximate altitude of 14,000 feet. The disc or discs were moving below this layer of clouds in that it was noted that on two occasions that the highest formation of clouds was at a greater altitude than the object observed and that the lower cloud formation object in the north sector of the sky which was moving in a northeasterly direction at an estimated altitude of 10,000 ft. A stratus layer of clouds was situated above the object at an approximate altitude of 14,000 feet. The disc or discs were moving below this layer of clouds in that it was noted that on two occasions that the highest formation of clouds was at a greater altitude than the object observed and that the lower cloud formation blocked the vision of the observer thus placing the object between the two cloud formations or levels. Because of this lower broken cumulus clouds at a very low altitude which was moving in a southwesterly direction, the Major could not ascertain whether he saw the same disc four different times or four different discs. Over a period of 10 minutes the disc or discs were sighted four times. The longest period of observation was estimated as 10 seconds. The object or object(s) appeared bright silver in color and circular or elliptical in shape. No vapor or exhaust was present and no flame or lights were observed. No sound was heard. Speed was estimated as 200 MPH by using an estimated 140 M factor in the swirling build-up of cumulus clouds. Maj Drum compared the discs with a silver dollar slightly turned from a flat position, giving the object a disc-shape when held at arms length at a 450 angle above eye level. Maj Drum thought that the elliptical effect could have resulted from the angle at which the observer and object were located. Maj Drum stated that he was certain the object was not a conventional craft. One B-26 and one B-17 and one PBM-5 were flying in the vicinity during the period 0230/2 to 0330/2. The above sighting was also observed by Mrs. Drum (Maj Drum's wife) and by his 8-yr old daughter. Both repeated precisely the same observations stated by the Major. I CIDENT SUMMARY SHEET (Tew filled out and retained in files) 1. Date of Observation. Around Oct 1947 2. Time of Observation . N/S. 3. Where was Object(s) Sighted San Francisco, Calif. 4. Observer's Position . ground - 1/2 mile from the great highway, and playgrounds (i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.) 5. Name and Address of Observer John E. Pruitt. 6. Occupation and/or and by his 8-yr old daughter. Both repeated precisely the same observations stated by the Major. I CIDENT SUMMARY SHEET (Tew filled out and retained in files) 1. Date of Observation. Around Oct 1947 2. Time of Observation . N/S. 3. Where was Object(s) Sighted San Francisco, Calif. 4. Observer's Position . ground - 1/2 mile from th