Declassified UFO / UAP Document
UNCONVENTIONAL AIRCRAFT Sighted over Suisun Marsh, Solano County, California 20 April 1952
AI-Generated Summary
A dentist reported a circular, bluish-white luminous object in the sky over Solano County, California, on 20 April 1952. The Air Force investigation concluded the object was not a meteor and closed the case with no further action.
This document is a report of investigation conducted by the Office of Special Investigations (OSI) regarding a sighting of an unconventional aircraft over Suisun Marsh, Solano County, California, on 20 April 1952. The investigation was initiated following a letter from a witness, identified as a dentist, who reported seeing a bright, luminous object traveling across the sky. The witness, who was at his country home near Birds Landing, observed the object at approximately 0300 hours. He described the object as circular in shape, bluish-white in color, and approximately twice the size of the moon. According to the witness, the object traveled in a straight line from the northwest horizon to the southwest horizon over a period of one to two minutes. He noted that the object performed no maneuvers, had no visible aerodynamic features, left no trail or exhaust, and made no sound. The witness further reported that the object disappeared and reappeared abruptly three times during the observation. The sky was described as cloudless with excellent visibility. The witness, who possesses normal vision and does not require glasses, stated he was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs and was not hallucinating. The investigation concluded that the object did not appear to be a meteor. No further investigative action was deemed necessary, and the case was closed by the 19th OSI District. The report includes administrative details, such as the involvement of the Air Technical Intelligence Center and the U.S. Weather Bureau, and notes that the witness had never seen a phenomenon of this type before.
The object was luminous and bluish-white in color. Only one object was seen and no aerodynamic features were observed. No trail or exhaust was noticed, nor was any sound heard.
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Official Assessment
The object did not appear to be a meteor.
The investigation was closed with no further action contemplated. The witness, a dentist, observed a luminous object that did not exhibit aerodynamic features or appear to be a meteor.
Witnesses
- [illegible]Doctor
Key Persons
- CHARLES F. ALBRIGHTSpecial Agent, 19th OSI District
- D. C. NORTHLt Colonel, USAF, District Commander
- T. COLLEYMajor, USAF, District Commander