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DOWJanuary 9, 1950PURSUE Release 01 (May 2026)

342_HS1-416511228_319.1 Flying Discs 1949

Summary

This report from the Department of War contains incident reports on Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) from 1949, compiled under the 1948 Flight Service Regulation. The reports include details from military and Civilian Aviation Authority witnesses, covering aspects like dates, locations, weather, altitude, and descriptions of the UFOs' appearance and movement.

Key highlights

  • Two spherical objects were sighted over Olathe, Kansas, on January 6, 1950.p.1

    two objects were sighted over Kaneas City, Kansas, ani Olathe, Kansas.
  • Witnesses included James F. Gray, a pilot, and Hobert Van De Yyvere, both employed at Bendix Aviation.p.1

    witnessed by Jamos F. Gray, 6200 Hadley St.
  • The objects were described as being the size of street lights and emitted orange and red flashes.p.1

    They were « brilliant wiite, emanating orange and red flashes.
  • The objects remained motionless for ten to fifteen minutes before moving quickly.p.1

    remained motionless from ten to fifteen minutes, then mowed off very fast.
  • No sound or exhaust trails were reported from the objects during the sighting.p.1

    No sound was emitted, nor exhaust trail apparent.

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