Air Intelligence Information Report: Unidentified Flying Object (FLYOB) - Goose Air Base, Labrador

This document is an Air Intelligence Information Report (IR-27-53) dated May 22, 1953, detailing a series of unidentified aerial phenomena observed near Goose Air Base, Labrador, on May 1 and 2, 1953. The report consolidates statements from military and civilian personnel regarding multiple sightings. The primary military incident involved an F-94 aircraft piloted by Captain Embery, who reported visual contact with a luminous object for approximately 30 minutes. The object, described as moon-shaped and emitting a white light, demonstrated significant maneuverability and evaded the F-94, which was unable to achieve radar contact. Captain Embery estimated the object's speed at 6,000 knots. A second observation was reported by the crew of a Maritime Central Airways commercial flight, who sighted two luminous, moon-shaped objects approximately 500 feet off their starboard wing while flying 130 miles southeast of Goose Bay. Tower personnel at Goose Air Base also reported observing an object moving at a 'terrific rate of speed' and noted it emitted a purple light. The report includes comments from the investigating officer, who noted that the objects could not be identified as known aircraft due to their excessive speed, lack of visible exhaust, and the inability of radar to track them. The official evaluation concluded that the sightings remained 'unidentified' due to the inability to correlate them with known flight plans or aircraft configurations, compounded by the darkness of the night. The document also contains internal administrative notes questioning the delay in reporting and suggesting that a more comprehensive 'Form A' report was required for further investigation.