Air Intelligence Information Reports: Unidentified Flying Objects (July 1952)

This document is an Air Intelligence Information Report (ATI-1125-52) dated 24 July 1952, concerning the observation of unidentified flying objects over Wiesbaden, Germany, on 21 July 1952. The report details the accounts of two USAF officers, Captain Edward E. Dougher and Lieutenant Josephine J. Stong, who were interviewed by the preparing officer, Captain Gerald M. Jones. Both witnesses were deemed 'absolutely reliable' by the preparing officer. Captain Dougher, a pilot not currently on flying status, reported seeing four bright yellowish-white lights of indefinite size traveling from the northwest to the southeast. He observed the lights suddenly 'burst,' with two climbing and disappearing behind trees, while the other two leveled off and traveled in opposite directions. One light disappeared behind a small hill, while the other remained visible for approximately fifteen minutes. Captain Dougher, who was in downtown Wiesbaden, believed the lights were several miles away. No sounds were heard, and the flight appeared straight and level after the initial burst. Lieutenant Stong, a WAF officer, reported seeing two 'reddish' colored lights traveling in opposite directions. She noted that they were initially close together before separating. One light disappeared behind a building, while the other continued for about ten minutes before nose-diving into the clouds. She could not provide an estimate of speed. The weather at the time was clear with visibility exceeding fifteen miles. Although USAF C-47 aircraft were flying in the area, Captain Dougher was certain the objects were not aircraft. The report concludes that the information is presented in accordance with Air Force Letter 200-5 and is of interest to the Air Technical Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.