UFO case file · UFO-32451
Arlington Heights reported disc saucer observation — May 9, 1963
Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States
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On or during May 9, 1963, at or near Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States, the source reports the following sequence: CONCLUSIONS: ALTHOUGHT DIRECT COMPARISON, THE DESCRIPTION AND REPORTED MOTION, AND THE ABILITY TO FADE ON MOTION CONFIRM THE CASE AS BALLOON. 8/23/15 72 NAY RUCDAH The UFO sighted at 1:15 a.m. on 5 May 63 over Arlington Heights, Illinois, was observed by two witnesses, Mr. and Mrs. The object was first observed through a window of their residence. The object hovered for about 15 minutes, then began moving at a rapid rate of speed to the east. When the object moved away, it appeared to diminish in size. They had no explanation for what they had observed. The weather was clear at the time, and no other aircraft were observed in the area. GQKK.NQHIO DECKHD437 RUEDO 43 DE RUCHO 137 0922372 TO INSPECTOR TJUA PLE DISC TO RUGGLEVADE IST APR 63 RELEASE MCDC/AFSC FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION WPAFB OHIO LANGLEY AFB WASH DC BRAG/GEAR CIRCULAR CHECK SHEET FOR SAFO, ADIN, AND INTELLIGENCE OFFICER, UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT REPORT (1) DESCRIPTION OF OBJECT: (2) VERY SMALL (3) SILVER (4) ONE (5) NOT APPLICABLE (6) NOT APPLICABLE (7) NONE PAGE THE RUBBAR IS: (2) NONE (3) NONE DESCRIPTION OF COURSE OF OBJECT: (2) NOT GIVEN (3) 75-80 DEGREES (4) SAME AS NO.2 (5) NOT GIVEN (6) FADED (7) 45 MINUTES C.
Recorded details
- Local time
- 1:15 a.m.
- Craft description
- Disc / Saucer
- Coordinate precision
- LOCALITY
- Date precision
- EXACT_DAY