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FBIApril 17, 1958PURSUE Release 01 (May 2026)

65_HS1-101634279_100-DE-18221_Serial_844

Detroit, MI

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

Department of War — PURSUE / FBI
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