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Incident #159

DATE OF INFO 30 July 1948

LOCATION Worthington, Ohio

SOURCE Male Civilian

DATE IN TO ATIC ---

COLOUR Silver

SPEED Very Slow
Estimated
Measured
Estimated

ALTITUDE Approx 5000 ft.
Measured
4 Moored

LENGTH OF TIME OBSERVED 15 Minutes

TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground

MANEUVERS ---

SEE 155, 156, 157.

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AF NO. ---

REPORT NO. ---

DATE OF REPORT ---

TIME OF SIGHTING 2015

SHAPE Cylindrical

SIZE ---

COURSE Southwest

NO. IN GROUP 1

MOUND ---

PHOTOS --- SKETCHES ---

Temporary ATIC Form 329
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Incident #159 -- Worthington, Ohio -- 30 July 1948

No astronomical explanation is suggested by the description of this incident.

This investigator wonders whether an advertising "slim" might not have been in the neighborhood. The time of observation was just after sunset, and a blimp would probably have given the appearance described.

It should be noted that the size of the object and distance are not stated.

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HEADQUARTERS
AIR MATERIEL COMMAND
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio

MCIAXO-3/MWS/rm
Jan 5 1949

MCIAXO

SUBJECT: Project "SIGN"

TO: Chief, Air Weather Service,
Andrews Air Force Base,
Washington 25, D. C.
ATTN: DSS

1. Project "SIGN" is responsible for the collection, investigation and interpretation of data relative to sighting of unidentified flying objects. Attached Incident Summaries 1 thru 172 from the files of Project "SIGN" are forwarded for study and recommendations as to which of the incidents may be eliminated as balloons released on routine synoptic ascents by the Air W…

Hq AMC, Chief, Air Weather Service, Washington 25, D. C.
Subj: Project "SIGN"

4. The form used in interrogating witnesses to sightings is inclosed as a matter of interest. Comment as to possible improvement of the "Essential Elements of Information" in regard to routine synoptic balloon flights is invited.

5. It is requested that correspondence be forwarded to the Commanding General, Headquarters, Air Material Command, attention MCIAXO-3.

FOR THE COMMANDING GENERAL:

2 Incls:
Summaries 1-172 incl
"EEI"

/s/ W. R. Clingerman, Col, USAF
for H. M. McCoy
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Intelligence Dept

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CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS

Incident #159

1. Date 30 July 1948
2. Time 2015 hours
3. Location Worthington, Ohio
4. Name of observer
5. Occupation of observer N/S
6. Address of observer , Ohio
7. Place of observation Worthington, Ohio
8. Number of objects 1
9. Distance of object from observer N/S
10. Time in sight 15 minutes
11. Altitude Approx 3000 ft
12. Speed very slow
13. Direction of flight SW
14. Tactics None
15. Sound None
16. Size N/S
17. Color silver
18. Shape cylindrical
19. Odor detected N/S
20. Apparent construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails N/S
22. Weather conditions Cl…

Object appeared cylindrical in shape with no apparent wings or tail surfaces. No standard marker lights were displayed and there were no engine noises. The object emitted a steady silver glow.

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

NOTE: An questioned by Maj Campbell of the USAF, but nothing further was gained by this inte…

SUBJECT: Unidentified Airborne Object.
TO: Major H.M. Campbell, U.S. Air Force

1. On the evening of Friday 30 July 1948, from my home at 1000 W. Washington, Ohio, I saw an object in the southwest sky that did not look like any of the aircraft that I am familiar with. I first saw this object at exactly 2015 hours. The object appeared to be cylindrical in shape, with no apparent wings or tail surfaces. There were no standard marker lights displayed, and no engine noises. The object did, however, emit a steady silver glow.

2. I should judge that its altitude was approximately 3000 feet and movi…

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WUE TON LAKERURST NBER AUG 21
CIVT HEADQUARTERS AIR WATERFILL COMMAND ATTN NO. 20-3
WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE
REUR DISPATCH NON RIGID L-TYPE AIRSHIP CAA LIGENCE N31A
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TO 17 AUGUST ADVERTISING WONDER BREAD AND CARRYING
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FORWARDING AIR MAIL ITINERARY THROUGH OCTOBER
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L-TYPE CAA N31A 8 9 17 18 21.

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