Evidence Explorer

A pilot's report from 1949 details an encounter with an unidentified light during a weather reconnaissance mission over Shemya Air Force Base. The light was observed to move at high speed and did not resemble a meteor.

AF FORM 112—PART II : (CLAS: A APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 ae AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) REPORT NO. Head quart 36th Divisio Basie seh ikes FB, Th ecger nic | LRP 3-53 PAGE +» 2 Paces 1. On the night of 15 April 1953, fovr unidentified sightings of lights over Tucson, Arizonay were observed and reported, a. The first sighting was orange-red, p…

…JUNE 1948 COUNTRY ! REPORT NO. United States of America t ‘SUBJECT FLYOBRPT AREA REPORTED ON FROM (genet) ommanding Officer Northeast Section, Austin, Texas 3d Air Reserve District, Austin, Tex DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 16 January 1953 14 January 1953 PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE JOSEPH K,. McMAHAN, Major, USAF Verbal report from Lewis L,…

“AE VORB 2 part | \ APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 «& COUNTRY ~~ REPORT NO. (LEAVE Fp ; GERMANY | 962-52 JL? Co RT 4 OMigho hk p/AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPO SUBJECT a FLYOBRPT AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) BERLIN 7350TH BASE C DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 14 AUGUST 1952 12-14 AUGUST 1952 NONE PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE TREFTER L. THOMAS 1ST L…

This document details an encounter involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which reported being followed by an unidentified object while flying over Alaska. The crew observed two lights and later described a large, globular craft that seemed to track their flight path. The FAA and military radar confirmed the presence of an object near the flight, leading to c…

This document details the termination of Project Blue Book, the U.S. Air Force's investigation into UFOs, which concluded in December 1969. It summarizes the findings of the project, stating that no UFOs posed a threat to national security, and that there was no evidence of extraterrestrial vehicles or advanced technology beyond current scientific understand…

This document contains a series of communications and statements from Gerald R. Ford, including a call for a congressional investigation into UFO sightings in Michigan, reflecting public interest and concern over unidentified flying objects.

The original documents are located in Box D37, folder “Ford Broadcasts, 1965-1966” of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material…

This document outlines the U.S. Air Force's early responses and organizational actions regarding unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), particularly focusing on the establishment of Project Sign and its subsequent evolution into Project Grudge. It highlights the increasing public demand for explanations of flying discs and the Air Force's efforts to systematic…

A report from S/Sgt William A. Brown detailing an unidentified flying object sighting at Shemya Air Force Base on March 29, 1949.

ue a % es BE seer : ae a BY be ay i2—PART I J (CLASSIFICATION) io 49 1859 APPROVELZI JUNE 1948 “DATED SEATES — 7S _ | Teak sate | pig [ESET ON Lo = : AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT SUBJECT ie AREX REPORTED ON . | From (dency) 3ht Air Division (Defense) ios Alaaos, Wew Mexican : Kirtland Air Porce Base, Jew Mexico DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION: EVAL…

nF Oem 112 KESTKICTEO (CLASSIFICATION) APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 | “USK-MATS an © TR~4L2-53 Bro? IDG ey G, “AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT SUBJECT Unidentified Flying Object In the Vicinity of Castle AF Base, California AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) Flight Service, MATS, 3800 Newark State of California Street, N.W., Washington 25, D. C. DATE OF REPORT i DAT…

if AF FQ@RM 112s—PART II (CLASSIFICATION) ; Soh oR INTELLIGENCE MIDRMATION REPORT From (amin of Intel, 28th Air Div (Def), Hamilton AFB, Calif. ZG 40 TR5-53 W REPORT NO. 2 | PAGE OF 3 PAGES i. Two crew members of TB~29 4076, 4th Radar Calibration Squadron, Hamilton Air Force Base, California, state that they sighted unidentified flying objects on 20 August 1…

/ "AF F ORM 112—PART | | he (CLASSIFICATION) APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY REPORT NO. (LEAVE B, A A). % eras oH U o Sahe TRe3=53E LS wat —_ a . ee AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION Rl REPORT FLYOBRPT i AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) Long Island, New York 5th Ftr-Intep Sq., McGuire AFB, Trenton, NJ. DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 9 January 1953 29 Oc…

rene AF hedifie?—PART | all r 7 ae aa APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 Sela e oie. TTA | COUNTRY REPORT NO. LEAVE BLAN. if sae GERMANY 1044-52 . ” Qe ly of 5 / ~ AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORK SUBJECT / SEE CONTENTS BELOW } AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) SOVIET ZONE GERMANY 7350TH BASE COMPLEMENT SQUADRON DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 22 SEPTEMBER 1…

The document discusses the lack of substantial evidence for UFOs despite extensive observations by professional astronomers. It highlights the skepticism within the scientific community regarding UFO sightings and mentions government investigations into the phenomenon, including the establishment of investigative panels and the potential for extraterrestrial…

…our. he object was visible from the ground. I first saw this just slightly oO oO & e Kast amd slightly South of mee About 15° East. Iwas at Gate Noe 27, Tinker Air Force Base, when I saw this object. I would say it was at least 35,000 to 40,000 feet high. I have been on the Guard Force at Tinker Air Force Base for eleven (11) yearse During this time I have o…

-~ ~» AF FORM 112 . APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 pimpin titra tiT ws @2 fi <<} =r gare ee } Pee AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION foo . + a i td Reporting of Information on Unidentified Fiying Objects Sh” “AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) _ Washington, D. 0. Director of Intellicenc DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION pal July 1952 20 duly 1202 (nD PREPARED BY (Of…

…P FORM Ti2—PARTE =” Re atentnteee : = OWE ; APPROVED 2 JUNE 19¢2 Bice ee : | Se Ne AE COUNTRY J | : REPORT NO. Mh (LEAVE BLANK) Tited States AFXOI 31-52 WI A/c AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT cing SUBJECT | | wuaeeee | Reporting of Information on Unidentified Flying Objects Seti bare “AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) | a Saige on f eco El “y _ DATE OF INFO…

A pilot's report from 1949 detailing an encounter with an unidentified light during a weather reconnaissance mission over Shemya Air Force Base.