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UFO case file · UFO-30356

8Mi NOf Fairfax reported light formation observation — November 2, 1958

CE1United States1958-11-02

8Mi NOf Fairfax, Oklahoma, United States

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Case description

Object changed direction and speed, and disappeared from sight after a few seconds. INFORMATION ON TRACKS DETECTED BY THIS STATION REVEALS THERE WERE NO TRACKS DETECTED IN THE VICINITY OF FAIRFAX, OKLAHOMA BETWEEN 0620-0750Z ON 2 NOVEMBER 1957. I am investigating an alleged sighting of unidentified flying objects in the vicinity of Fairfax, Oklahoma on the morning of 2 November 1958. The observer states that he saw four orange colored discs in a low formation that hovered and then started to move rapidly. I am investigating an alleged sighting of unidentified flying objects in the vicinity of Fairfax, Oklahoma on the morning of 2 November 1958. The observer states that he saw four orange colored discs in a fast formation headed due south, altitude unknown, at a terrific rate of speed. I would appreciate a possible confirmation of any aircraft under your control that might have passed in the vicinity of ten miles directly north of Fairfax, Oklahoma, 0630 Zulu, 2 November 1958. I am investigating an alleged sighting of unidentified flying objects in the vicinity of Fairfax, Oklahoma on the morning of 2 November 1958. The observer states that he saw four orange colored discs in the sky formation headed due south, and that they passed through his front windshield for about five or six seconds. The objects were first sighted at an altitude of about 40,000 feet and were traveling at an estimated speed of 4,000 mph. Description of course of objects: (1) First attracted attention of observer: Light approaching from straight ahead. (2) Angle or elevation and azimuth of objects first observed: Low on horizon. (3) Angle or elevation and azimuth of objects on disappearance: Lost over top. (4) Description of flight path: Straight south, no turns or changes in flight path. (5) How did objects disappear: Instantaneously over top. (6) How long was object visible: Maximum of 4 or 5 seconds. c. Visibility exceptionally good, temperature cool. (2) Movements: Remained stationary for about 2 minutes, then moved off rapidly, descending at an angle to about 1200 broken, visibility 15 miles.

Recorded details

Local time
1000
Craft description
Light Formation; Reported object in 8Mi NOf Fairfax reported light formation observation — November 2, 1958
Coordinate precision
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Date precision
EXACT_DAY

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