Declassified UFO / UAP Document
AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT: IR-CHADS-01-61
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A 1961 report detailing a UFO sighting in Edgerton, Wisconsin, by two civilians. The investigation concluded there was insufficient data to explain the event, though it noted a possible misidentification of the star Vega.
This document is an Air Intelligence Information Report (IR-CHADS-01-61) dated 11 May 1961, concerning a UFO sighting that occurred on 30 April 1961 in the vicinity of Edgerton, Wisconsin. The report consolidates accounts from two civilian witnesses: a housewife and a service station operator. The witnesses described a single, round, brilliant blue-white object, estimated to be the size of a half-dollar held at arm's length. The object was observed for approximately five minutes at an altitude between 500 and 1000 feet. There were significant discrepancies between the two accounts; the first observer reported the object flew low overhead and landed, while the second observer reported that the object hovered and then disappeared while he was away attempting to secure a witness. The weather was reported as clear with no clouds. The official conclusion, as noted on the Project 10073 record card, suggests a strong possibility that the witnesses were observing the star Vega. However, due to the lack of sufficient evidence to substantiate this claim, the case was officially categorized as having insufficient data for evaluation. The report was prepared by TSgt G. A. Packard of the Hq Chicago ADS at Truax Field and approved by Colonel Alexander S. Tainsh.
There is a strong possibility that the witnesses were observing the star Vega, however in view of the fact that there is not sufficient evidence to substantiate this the case is listed as insufficient data.
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Official Assessment
There is a strong possibility that the witnesses were observing the star Vega, however in view of the fact that there is not sufficient evidence to substantiate this the case is listed as insufficient data.
The report consolidates two civilian sightings of the same object. While one observer reported the object landed, the other reported it hovered and disappeared. The discrepancy and lack of corroborating evidence led to the conclusion of insufficient data.
Witnesses
- Mrs. [illegible]Housewife
- Mr. [illegible]Service Station Operator
Key Persons
- Alexander S. TainshColonel, USAF, Deputy Commander