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FBIApril 17, 1958PURSUE Release 01 (May 2026)
65_HS1-101634279_100-DE-18221_Serial_844
Summary
This report is an FBI memo from 1958 detailing a UFO sighting in Detroit, MI. A local man described seeing a circular object with a crystal-type dome and the memo recommends forwarding the information to the appropriate air force authorities.
Key highlights
An eyewitness reported seeing a circular object with a dome.p.1
“circular object with a crystal-type dome that reflected lights.”
The sighting occurred in Detroit, three blocks south of Six Mile.p.1
“crossed the City three blocks south of Six Mile”
The witness, D. Waver, attempted to contact the Air Force.p.1
“he attempted to call Selfridge Field to get in touch with the Air Force”
D. Waver was 23 years old and had experience with the Civil Air Patrol.p.1
“was the son of a Detroit policeman, and that he had previous experience with the Civil Air Patrol”
Source
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