Evidence Explorer

This document reports a sighting of an unidentified flying object by crew members of a reconnaissance squadron in Alaska on March 9, 1949. The object was observed at approximately 4,000 feet with an estimated speed of 200 knots.

This document is a secret report detailing the investigation of approximately 375 incidents related to unidentified aerial phenomena, specifically focusing on 'green fireballs' observed near Albuquerque, New Mexico. The report indicates that many incidents remain unexplored and emphasizes the need for further investigation by scientific agencies.

This document is a communication from Andrews Air Force Base to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base regarding unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and recommendations for improving investigation guidelines.

This document discusses the procedures for interrogating witnesses regarding sightings related to Project 'SIGN' and invites comments on improving the information collection process.

Incident No. 79 -~ April 1947, Richmond, Virginia Ab weather bureau observer at the Richmond Station observed on three dif- ferent occasions, during the six-month period prior to April 19h7, disc~like metal chrome object. All sirhtings were made through a dolite while making pibal observations. On the last reported si the balloon was at 15,000 fest altitude,…

… in a straight line, then it made an approximately 180° turn of radius five to fifteen miles, and proceeded away toward the direction of first appearance. ‘fhe weather was described as “almost cloudless." AMC Opinion: It is difficult to understand why this individual attached any importance to this sighting, and why he did not conclude that the trail was cau…

… copilot was reported to have been temporarily blinded for about & minutes. Several oases of temporary blinding of about 3 minutes have been reported. oe 4 The Weather Bureau has not received any reports of acci- dents in which an airplane Mia said to have suffered contact with "ball lightning. Judging by the phenomenon called by that name and experienced at…

…torms A as ado occurred on the evening of July 9, mi near 6 Towa, gave evidence of a closely related type of display according to the report of Mr. Georze . S. Weather Bureau observer. From the sides boiling, dust-laden cloud a fiery stream poured eon lay 1 a Ronny }. m Ts if a on ory ra water throurh a sieve breaking into spheres ol Q, shape as they descend…

…ally on mountains. Conditions most aldalantng for brush discharge occur during thunderstorms, but the phenomenon may occur even & ' dur ins c lear, ‘ary, dusty weather. iwhen a lightning stroke is apvroaching an object, the brush discharge becomes especially intense.) (2) Intensely ionized, incandescent volume of air forme ing end of lightning stroke and las…

…ot specify the objects! size. Of those who did over half said it was less than 10 feet in its largest dimension, Many compared it with a dime, a lamp, a dot, a weather ballon, a baseball, etce Interpretation of the Common Points of All Reports are tb Rien be ie A 0 The words used by observers to describe the appearances of the unidentified objects fall into …

… accurately € the distance of smll bright objects viewed against a clear sky, unless the object is identified first. If you know beforehand that an object is a weather balloon, an FSO, or a dirigible you oan estimate its speed and distance with some degree of accuracye In such situations distance is judged on the basis of known size, and speed on the basis o…

…struct their observations and then estimate these same factors. It is suggested that instructions for making. such quick and estimated observations be given to weather observers, control tower operators, civil police, forest and fire rangers, and other such people who might have good chance of seeing unidentified flying objects. If any information concerning…

…’ Be a to have seen the last object. No other witnesses could be found, | . i b. Local radar installations report no unusual returns at the time of c. Teletype weather sequence is forwarded as Incl Ho. 6, 7. Comments of Preparing Officer: 2. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram is Fort Worth's leading newsvaper and has od 4 any newspaper in Texas, db. Thorough inves…

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… to have seen the last object. No other witnesses could be found, b. Local radar installations report no unusual returns at the time of sighting. : c. Teletype weather sequence is forwarded as Incl No, 6. 7. Comments of Preparing Officer: a. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram is Fort Worth's leading newspaper and has the largest circulation of any newspaper in Tex…

…ad was 100 feet above and to the left of the Chasrvere, ; Direction . of travel. Ene te: : f Ss te Chberves to be emnsidered as fairly reliable. 2. Minneapolis weather teletype sequences — MSP O 15 278/16/5 = 7/026/607 Ze No activity or condition, meteorological or otherwises was present .. witch might account for the sighting, he Wo physical evidences i ‘Un…

…t at time of sighting was 100 feet above and to the left of the - ° » Direction of travel East. @. Observer to be considered as fairly reliable. f. Minneapolis weather teletype sequence: MSP 0 15 278/16/5 7/026/607 &- No activity or condition, meteorological or otherwise, was present . which might account for the sighting. he No physical evidence. i, After s…

…ar to that of jet aircraft. All sightings visual. Two observers at Evant, Texas, were in RB=26 at 4500' altitude flying South. All others were at ground level. Weather sequence 2028 hours, clouds thin scattered 25,000'; visibility 12 miles, surface winds East at 4 knots. PREPARED BY: APPROVED: a [KK : | WA) rato) put « f hay a > fags W. HENSLEY gre oD Mi NrE…

…t als” ai ty “We. as ae onto nian tverpn nse Tro. observers at Evant, Texas, were in. RB=26 at 4500" altitude - flying Scuth. All others were at genes ‘level. ‘Weather sequence 2028 hours, louie thin scattered 25,000'; visibility 12 miles, surface winds East at 4 knots. PREPARED BY: APPROVED: ese 7h 05 | ESSIEN. HENSLEY Me et ee ptt a [fee ‘wna, USAP (Ht Col…

…ain Woodham, reports that the sky was clear with 1. The Preparing Officer is of the opinion that the object sighted could be any one (1) of the following: | Be Weather balloon be Kite Ce Friendly aircraft ds Sun ratiinted toa distant atopy | ee Sun reflected from Lake Superior > : - i f. Sun reflected from mist formed over St. Mary's River Falls at Sault Sts…