Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Sighting Report — Mapleton, Maine, 20 October 1953
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A report of three unidentified objects observed over Mapleton, Maine, on October 20, 1953. The objects displayed unusual colors and movement patterns, and the official investigation concluded the cause was undetermined.
This document is a military teletype report concerning an Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) sighting that occurred on October 20, 1953, in Mapleton, Maine. The report, originating from the 462D AISS at Presque Isle Air Force Base, details the observation of three round objects over the course of one hour. The witness, identified as a student of unknown reliability, reported that the objects emitted a dark green glow that shifted to white with a green-blue fringe. The objects were observed moving in a straight line from South to North with occasional erratic, triangular deviations. One of the objects was noted to have a blue flaming trail and a blue diagonal line across it. The objects were viewed using 8X binoculars. The report notes that there was no sound associated with the objects. Military personnel from Detachment 17 of the 12th Weather Squadron, specifically S/Sgt Fltherston and A/1C Muth, released a 32-grain weather balloon with a flash light battery (BA-253/U) in the area approximately 15 minutes before the objects suddenly disappeared. Despite this activity, the official conclusion regarding the nature of the sighting is that the cause remains undetermined.
Two round objects emitted a dark green glow which changed to white with green-blue fringe. Objects traveled on a straight N course with occasional triangular deviations.
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Official Assessment
Cause of the sighting undetermined
Three objects were observed for one hour moving from South to North. The objects exhibited a dark green glow that changed to white with a green-blue fringe. One object displayed a blue flaming trail. The sighting was observed through 8X binoculars. A weather balloon was released in the area approximately 15 minutes before the lights disappeared, but the cause of the sighting remains undetermined.
Witnesses
- StudentStudent
Key Persons
- S/SGT FLTHERSTONMember of Det 17 12th Weather Sq
- A/1C MUTHMember of Det 17 12th Weather Sq