Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Sighting Report — Dayton, Ohio, 27 January 1965
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AI-Generated Summary
A civilian report of three objects in Dayton, Ohio, on 27 January 1965, was investigated and identified as F-101 and F-102 aircraft creating vapor trails.
On 27 January 1965, at approximately 2050Z, a civilian witness reported observing three objects flying in formation to the west of Dayton, Ohio. The observation lasted between two and three minutes. The witness contacted the authorities at 1600 hours on the same day, and the report was received by Sgt Moody. The witness described the objects as leaving vapor trails behind them. Following the report, Base Operations was consulted. They confirmed that F-101 and F-102 aircraft were operating in the area at the time of the sighting. Consequently, the official conclusion reached was that the observed objects and their associated vapor trails were the result of these high-flying military aircraft. The weather conditions at the time were reported as clear with no cloud coverage, and the elevation of the objects was noted as being less than 45 degrees.
The vapor trails were caused by high flying aircraft (F-101 & F-102s) flying in formation.
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Official Assessment
The vapor trails were caused by high flying aircraft (F-101 & F-102s) flying in formation. Aircraft were West of Dayton during time of the sighting, confirmed by Base Operations.
The sighting was identified as military aircraft creating vapor trails.
Witnesses
Key Persons
- Sgt MoodyReceived the call from the witness