Air Intelligence Information Report: Unidentified Aerial Object Sighting, Greenville AFB, Mississippi, 27 August 1953

This Air Intelligence Information Report details a sighting of an unidentified aerial object near Greenville Air Force Base, Mississippi, on the night of 27 August 1953. The report compiles statements from three primary witnesses: M/Sgt T. O. Cooper, A/1C A. E. Arceneaux, and Capt. William D. Lehman. The object was first sighted at 2145 hours by M/Sgt Cooper from his residence and remained visible until 2235 hours. Subsequently, it was observed from the Greenville AFB control tower by A/1C Arceneaux and Capt. Lehman between 2230 and 2300 hours. Witnesses described the object as circular in shape, resembling a large star, and emitting alternating red, green, and white flashes of light. It appeared to be rotating and moved slowly in a westward direction. While the object was initially viewed with the naked eye, the control tower personnel later utilized 7x50 binoculars to observe it. The witnesses estimated the object's altitude to be between 5,000 and 6,000 feet. Memphis Control was notified during the event and confirmed that no aircraft were in the vicinity. Weather conditions were reported as VFR with broken clouds at 5,000 feet and eight miles of visibility. The report explicitly states that no meteorological activities or known aircraft could account for the sighting, and no physical evidence was recovered. The document includes memory sketches provided by the witnesses to illustrate the object's movement and appearance relative to the base. The investigating officer, Major Joseph H. King, noted that the lack of investigative capabilities at the local level prevented a definitive conclusion, leading to the case being classified as 'Unidentified'. The report was forwarded to the Air Technical Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for further review under Project Blue Book.