Air Intelligence Information Report — Sighting in Baronette, Wisconsin, 26 January 1953

This Air Intelligence Information Report documents a sighting reported by a ground observer in Baronette, Wisconsin, on 26 January 1953. The observer, stationed at a Ground Observer Post, reported seeing a single object at 2345Z. The witness described the object as having no particular shape, noting that it was larger and brighter than a star and varied in intensity. The object displayed multiple colors, including red, green, white, and blue, and was observed for a duration of one hour and 55 minutes. The witness reported that the object was at a very high altitude, moving at approximately 10 mph on a southeast heading, before eventually disappearing into a cloud. Upon its disappearance, the object was described as having a bluish-green color. The report notes that the weather conditions at the time were clear and bright with moonlight, with only a few clouds present. The official conclusion reached by the investigating officer, Major Leland J. Lannoye, is that the object was astronomical in nature, most likely the planet Venus, though the report acknowledges that specific identification was not possible due to a lack of precise positional data. The report also includes a remark that the delay in filing the report was caused by the unavailability of the required AF Form 112. The document was signed by Major Lannoye and Lt. Col. Willard L. Morten.