Thule Air Force Base Greenland radar-visual unidentified-object report — December 12, 1953

VIS & RADAR CONTACT MADE.FURTHER DESCRIPTION: OBSERVED IN CLEAR WEATHER 1300. FLEW OVER RUNWAY 4500 FT ALT. DISAPPEARED TO SOUTH. OP PERSONNEL ARE CONVINCED UFO OBSERVED. SIMILAR LIGHTING EFFECTS AS REPORTED SUBSEQUENTLY. DISTANCE FROM OBJECT MAINTAINED TILL OBJECT ACCELERATED BLAST FROM JET AIRCRAFT. 3-12-29 SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Objects 13 December 1953 COMMENT & DATA: On 10 December 1953, the 6315th AISS, Thule AFB, Greenland, reported the following: DATE OF INCIDENT: 12 December 1953 TIME OF INCIDENT: 2358 GMT INVESTIGATING OFFICIAL: Harold R. Miller, Captain, USAF SOURCE(S): Eye Witness DESCRIPTION: On 12 December 1953 at 2358 GMT, the control tower operator at Thule AFB, Captain Miller, observed 2 bright unidentified objects in the sky. They were observed for a period of approximately 2 to 3 minutes. As the objects moved away, the light intensity appeared to diminish. Irving, Captain, pilot of F-94 and observer of sighting reported in paragraph 3: 2. The object was first observed at about 43 miles in front of the aircraft, giving the impression of being at a great distance. Supporting case details: Reported special objects or artifacts: Radar system Physical traces or material: Radar data or reported radar return associated with Thule Air Force Base Greenland radar-visual unidentified-object report — December 12, 1953 Electromagnetic or instrument effects: Radar or sensor detection Institutional response / aftermath: Government or official action