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UFO case file · UFO-31439

Akron reported light formation observation — February 1961

CE1United States1961-02-01

Akron, Ohio, United States

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Case description

On or during February 1961, at or near Akron, Ohio, United States, the source reports the following sequence: COMMENTS: Object sighted within 600' of observer. Air Force as much information as possible concerning the unidentified aerial phenomena that you have observed. Where were you when you saw the object? IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object? (Circle One): a. To your left e. IF YOU SAW THE OBJECT AT NIGHT, WHAT DID YOU NOTICE CONCERNING THE STARS AND MOON? Yes No (Circle One) If you answered YES, then tell what: It moved behind 13. Label and include in your sketch any details of the object that you saw such as wings, protrusions, etc., and especially exhaust trails or vapor trails. (Please do not cover behind the drawing to show the direction the object was moving.) 18. In order that you can give as clear a picture as possible of what you saw, describe in your own words a common object or objects which, when placed up in the sky, would give the same appearance as the object which you saw. Where were you located when you saw the object? (Circle One) a. Flying over a city? f. Flying over open country? g.

Recorded details

Craft description
Light Formation
Coordinate precision
LOCALITY
Date precision
MONTH_ONLY

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