Air Intelligence Information Report — IR-72-52 (ATRC)

On the evening of 14 September 1952, at approximately 2110 hours CST, a civilian couple observed three unidentified objects while at the De Drive-in Theater on Pass Road in Biloxi, Mississippi. The primary witness described the objects as cigar-shaped and greenish-white in color, noting that they appeared to be roughly the size of the moon. The objects remained in view for approximately 110 minutes. According to the witness, the first object appeared, lost intensity, and assumed a half-moon shape before disappearing. It later returned to its position with a gradual build-up of intensity. A second object appeared in a similar manner, followed by a third object to the east of the first two. The observer reported that the objects did not exhibit any aerodynamic features, trails, or exhaust, and made no sound. The witness remained at the theater until 2300 hours, at which time the objects were still visible. The Air Intelligence Information Report, prepared by Major Eli S. Fowler, Jr. of the Wing Intelligence Office at Keesler AFB, includes weather data for the period, which indicated broken clouds at 14,000 feet and calm surface winds. The report notes that the investigation was hindered by a significant delay in reporting, as the agency was not contacted until 8 October 1952. The official conclusion recorded on the Project 10073 record card for this incident is 'Probably reflection'.