Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Report of Unidentified Aerial Object by Major General Walter G. Farrell, U. S. Marine Corps, Retired, 22 July 1954 at Coronado, California
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AI-Generated Summary
A retired Marine Major General reported hearing an unidentified object moving at extreme speeds over Coronado, California. The investigation concluded there was insufficient data for evaluation as the object was never visually observed.
On 22 July 1954, at approximately 0841 hours, Major General Walter G. Farrell (USMC, Retired) was standing in front of his home at 1132 Glorietta Boulevard in Coronado, California, when he heard a distinct sound. The sound originated from above an overcast layer, which he estimated to be at 1500 feet, and appeared to be moving in a southwesterly direction. Based on his 26 years of experience in Marine aviation, General Farrell was familiar with the sounds of jets, rockets, and artillery shells; however, he stated that the sound he heard did not resemble any of these. He estimated the object's speed to be three to four times that of a jet. He did not visually observe the object. Following the event, he contacted the Duty Officer at the Naval Air Station to report the incident. The Office of Special Investigation (IG) USAF, 18th District, conducted an inquiry into the matter. Special Agent James H. Menevin interviewed General Farrell on the same day. The final assessment concluded that because the object was not observed and the report was based solely on sound, there was insufficient data for evaluation. No further action was taken by the District Office regarding this report.
the sound he had heard did not seem to be any of these and appeared to come from an object travelling as fast or faster than an artillery shell.
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Official Assessment
Object not observed. Report of sound only. Insufficient data.
The witness, a retired Major General with extensive aviation experience, reported hearing a sound he could not identify as any known aircraft or projectile. No visual sighting was made, and no further action was taken by the District Office.
Witnesses
- Walter G. FarrellMajor General, U. S. Marine Corps, RetiredU. S. Marine Corps
Key Persons
- James H. MenevinSpecial Agent, District's San Diego, California, Detachment