Declassified UFO / UAP Document
UFO Index Card and Field Report — Philadelphia, Mississippi, November 1957
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AI-Generated Summary
A 1957 sighting report from Mississippi describes two bright orange, cigar-shaped objects. Military investigators concluded the objects were likely aircraft.
This document consists of a UFO Index Card and a subsequent military field report regarding a sighting that occurred on November 8, 1957, near Philadelphia, Mississippi. The witness, a 40-year-old female artist, reported observing two bright orange, cigar-shaped objects with pointed tails and contrails. The objects were seen for approximately three minutes, moving from north to south. During the observation, the witness noted that the objects were flying 'wing to wing,' with one object occasionally moving up and down or dropping below the other. The sighting occurred at approximately 2320Z (1720 local time) under clear weather conditions. The report was filed by Lt. Clifford E. McGowan of the 657th ACWRON. Following the initial documentation, the military assessment concluded that the objects were likely aircraft, noting that the description, duration, and flight path were consistent with such an identification rather than an unidentified flying object.
From the description of the object, it appears the woman saw two unidentified acft. instead of a UFO.
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Official Assessment
From the description of the object, it appears the woman saw two unidentified acft. instead of a UFO.
The objects were identified as aircraft based on their description, duration, and flight path.
Witnesses
Key Persons
- Clifford E. McGowanSenior Director, Charlie Crew, 657th ACWRON