Interrogation of Observer of Unidentified Flying Object

This document is an interrogation report dated 22 March 1950, concerning an Unidentified Flying Object sighting that occurred on 20 March 1950. The report details an encounter by the crew of a Chicago and Southern Airlines flight, specifically the co-pilot, who was a member of the 516th Troop Carrier Wing. While flying at 2000 feet in clear weather conditions (CAVU) near Stuttgart, Arkansas, the crew observed an object approaching from the south on a north heading. The object was described as circular with a diameter of approximately 100 feet and a disk-like shape. It featured an extremely bright, rapidly blinking light on its top center and 9 to 12 symmetrical, soft purple-lit portholes on its bottom side. The object was observed for 25 to 35 seconds as it passed within half a mile of the airliner at an altitude approximately 1000 feet higher than the aircraft. The witness, who had experience with various aircraft including the F-86, estimated the object's speed to be at least 1000 miles per hour. The report notes that the object did not appear to be spinning or revolving and showed no signs of exhaust, flames, or jet propulsion. The interrogation was conducted by Major Richard K. Easley and Major Dewey H. Orr of the 516th Troop Carrier Wing. The document concludes with the mention of an attached sketch of the object drawn by the witness.