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UFO case file · UFO-29638

3Mi Wof Canadian reported disc saucer observation — November 1957

CE1United States1957-11-01

3Mi Wof Canadian, Texas, United States

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Case description

Approached to be a white flat disc or being held by a figure standing by the object. It appears to be a scanned page of a Project Blue Book document, specifically an "Air Intelligence Information Report" dated November 2, 1957 regarding an unidentified flying object sighting near Canadian, Texas. Calvin SUMMARY: (1) At approximately 1900 hours, 2 November 1957, the witness, while driving alone, sighted an object approximately 1000 yards distant. The object was observed for approximately 2-3 minutes. (2) The object was described as approximately 100 feet in diameter, circular in shape, emitting a reddish-orange glow on its underside. It was approximately 50-100 feet above the ground and was traveling in a straight line at an estimated speed of 300-400 mph. (3) No sound was heard. (4) The object was observed to be a white light extending from the top, projected downward. (5) Object on the ground when sighted. (6) Witness was unable to identify the object. (7) N/A (8) Object was observed to rise from the ground and proceed on a flight path, the road when his headlights picked up an object meeting in a field just off the road. It climbed approximately 100 feet, hovered momentarily, then continued on its flight path and disappeared from view. Supporting case details: Witnesses / participants: John F. Stanley Witness context: John F. Stanley Reported craft or object: Light Formation; Disc / Saucer

Recorded details

Local time
1900 hours
Witnesses
1
Craft description
Light Formation; Disc / Saucer
Coordinate precision
LOCALITY
Date precision
MONTH_ONLY

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