DOWMay 8, 2026PURSUE Release 01 (May 2026)

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Summary

This report, produced by the Department of War, summarizes various UAP sightings from July 1947, primarily around Muroc Air Field in California. It is interesting due to the detailed accounts from military personnel and police officers describing unidentified flying objects.

Key highlights

Captain John Paul Strepp described an object resembling a parachute canopy, moving slowly at 20,000 feet.p.11
“assumed ovaler shepe”
Patrolman Kenneth A. NeDowell witnessed five objects flying at great speed over Portland, Oregon.p.13
“Dipped wp end down in oscillating motion at grest specd”

Outliers

Witnesses included police officers and military test pilots, indicating a diverse range of observers.p.13
“Patrolman, Portland City Police”

Source

Department of War — PURSUE / DoW
Public domain (US Government work)
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