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UFO case file · UFO-31360

Akron reported aerial observation — January 6, 1961

CE1United States1961-01-06

Akron, Ohio, United States

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Case description

REPORT SUBJECT SIGHTINGS OF UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 7 January 1961 SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECTS SIGHTED OVER AKRON, OHIO 1. On 6 January 1961, at approximately 2030 hours, several unidentified objects were sighted over the Akron, Ohio area. The objects were observed by a number of witnesses over a period of approximately 15 minutes. No aircraft were reported in the area at the time of the sighting. This incident is being reported in accordance with Air Force Regulation 200-2. Supporting case details: Institutional response / aftermath: Government or official action

Recorded details

Local time
2030 hours
Coordinate precision
LOCALITY
Date precision
EXACT_DAY

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