Incident Report — MacDill AFB, 23 July 1952
On July 23, 1952, multiple witnesses and radar units at MacDill AFB tracked unidentified objects. The report concludes the objects were definitely aircraft.
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1952
Spot Intelligence Report — Sighting of Unconventional Aircraft, Nahant, Massachusetts, 23 July 1952
A report detailing a 1952 sighting of two disk-shaped, bluish objects by a Coast Guard seaman in Nahant, Massachusetts. The investigation found no physical evidence and could not identify the cause of the sighting.
Air Intelligence Information Reports: Moody AFB Sightings, July 1952
Personnel at Moody AFB and South Bend, Indiana, reported multiple sightings of unidentified flying objects on July 23, 1952. The reports describe objects with varying colors and high-speed, stationary, and vertical flight characteristics, though investigators noted inconsistencies in witness testimony.
File 1586 — Biggs AFB, Texas, July 24, 1952
This document is a sighting report file from July 24, 1952, at Biggs AFB, Texas, containing a single photograph of an object's reported hover location. It serves as a primary record for an unidentified aerial phenomenon investigation.
AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT - IR-1-52
An Air Force band member reported observing three unidentified objects performing erratic maneuvers near Lakeland, Georgia, on July 24, 1952. Intelligence officers found the witness credible and confirmed no other aircraft were in the area at the time.
Unidentified Flying Object Sighted Near Memphis, Tennessee 24 July 1952
An unidentified white light was observed moving at high speed over Memphis, Tennessee, on July 24, 1952, by an airport traffic controller. The investigation concluded that the object could not be explained by wind-borne balloons or known air traffic.
Air Intelligence Information Report: Unidentified Flying Object (FLYOBRT) - Presque Isle Air Force Base, Maine
Three airmen at Presque Isle AFB reported a hovering, silver, round object on 24 July 1952. Intelligence officers concluded the sighting was likely a misidentified C-47 aircraft.
File 1619 - Osceola, Wisconsin - July 25, 1952
This file contains 13 photographs of radar scope data from an incident in Osceola, Wisconsin, on July 25, 1952. It provides no textual analysis or conclusions regarding the radar returns.
Project Blue Book Record Card — The Dalles, Oregon, 25 July 1952
A Ground Observer Corps member reported a balloon-shaped object near Klickitat Mountain that disintegrated after releasing a secondary object and four parachutes. The report was filed through military channels to the Air Technical Intelligence Center.
Reporting of information on Unconventional Aircraft, Thomaston, Connecticut, 0830 hours, 25 July 1952
Two employees of Technicraft Laboratories reported a cigar-shaped object with a gondola over Thomaston, Connecticut, on July 25, 1952. The Air Force investigation found no meteorological or conventional explanation for the sighting.
Sighting Report: 17 Objects over the Bronx, New York, July 25, 1952
A 16-year-old girl and three others reported seeing 17 reddish-orange, self-luminous objects in the Bronx on July 25, 1952. The Air Force officially classified the incident as 'Light Refraction'.
Tentative Observers Questionnaire and Sighting Reports — Cincinnati, Ohio, July-August 1952
A civilian observer in Cincinnati reported three separate sightings of unidentified aerial objects in July and August 1952. The observer, who considered himself an experienced sky-watcher, concluded the objects were controlled, artificial devices of potentially extra-terrestrial origin.
Incident Report: Four Circular Objects Sighted Near Santa Cruz, California, 26 July 1952
On July 26, 1952, four circular, silent objects were observed over Santa Cruz, California, by ground observers. An F-94N interceptor was dispatched but failed to make contact.
Flying Object Report - San Francisco, California, 26 July 1952
A military report from July 1952 detailing a visual sighting of a bright red, oblong object over San Francisco. The object was estimated to be the size of a B-36 bomber and traveling at 1500 MPH with no sound.
Report of Sightings of Unusual Objects — Spokane, Washington, 27 July 1952
This document is a military intelligence cable reporting multiple sightings of unidentified luminous objects over Spokane, Washington, on July 27, 1952. It highlights observations by both military personnel and civilians, describing various formations and maneuvers of the objects.
Air Intelligence Information Report: Flying Object Report - Bismarck, North Dakota
Two civilian women observed two luminous, oval-shaped objects near Bismarck, North Dakota, on July 28, 1952. The objects, estimated to be the size of a DC-3, moved at high speed for 15-20 seconds without visible propulsion or exhaust.
Air Intelligence Information Report — St. Paul, Minnesota, 28 July 1952
A civilian in St. Paul, Minnesota, reported two bright, orange-white objects on July 28, 1952, which were also tracked by military radar. The report suggests a possible correlation with meteor showers, though the nature of the visual sightings remains documented as an unexplained aerial phenomenon.
Incident Report — Miami, Florida, 28 July 1952
A civilian witness in Miami reported two bright red, high-speed objects on 28 July 1952. The witness, familiar with aircraft and astronomical phenomena, asserted the objects were neither meteors nor aircraft.
Unidentified Flying Objects Sighted Over Burley and Paul, Idaho 28 July 1952
On July 28, 1952, twenty oval-shaped objects in a V-formation were sighted over Burley, Idaho. The Air Technical Intelligence Center investigated the report (IR-469-52) but found insufficient data to reach a conclusion.
UAP Sighting Report — Phoenix, Arizona, July 1952
A civilian woman and her son reported a bat-shaped, flying-wing object with orange lights over Phoenix, Arizona, in July 1952. The military investigated the report but concluded it held no significance, noting the witnesses' familiarity with contemporary UFO publicity.
Report of Unusual Flying Objects — Chicago, Illinois, 28 July 1952
A civilian woman in Chicago reported seeing ten blue-green disc-shaped objects on July 28, 1952. Military radar and ground observers reported no corresponding activity, and an inquiry to Yerkes Observatory provided no explanation.
Air Intelligence Information Report — Unidentified Flying Objects (Short Title: FLYOBRPT) — 28 July 1952
Two civilian observers at a Ground Observer Corps post in Novato, California, reported a reddish-yellow, star-shaped object on July 28, 1952. The Air Force concluded the object was likely a Navy fighter aircraft known to be in the area at the time.
File 1710 — Jersey City, New Jersey, July 28, 1952
File 1710 documents a 1952 sighting in Jersey City, New Jersey, through a collection of four photographs. The file contains no textual analysis or witness reports.
File 1729 — New York, New York, July 28, 1952
This document is a file record from July 28, 1952, containing three photographs of an unidentified aerial phenomenon in New York City. It provides no descriptive text or analysis beyond the date and location.
Incident Report: Unidentified Aerial Object Sighting, San Antonio, Texas, 28 July 1952
On 28 July 1952, military personnel at Randolph AFB and a C-97 flight crew observed an unidentified light. After an intercept attempt and investigation, the object was officially identified as the planet Jupiter, with atmospheric conditions contributing to the unusual visual and radar reports.
Minutes of Press Conference Held by Major General John A. Samford, Director of Intelligence, U.S. Air Force, 29 July 1952
This document is a transcript of a 1952 Air Force press conference regarding unidentified aerial phenomena. Officials attributed recent radar sightings to atmospheric temperature inversions and emphasized the lack of scientific data to support claims of extraterrestrial or foreign vehicles.
Air Intelligence Information Report: Unidentified Flying Objects, Osceola, Wisconsin, 29 July 1952
On 29 July 1952, the 674th AC&W Squadron in Osceola, Wisconsin, tracked numerous unidentified radar targets and received visual reports of flashing lights. Despite an F-51 interceptor mission and subsequent analysis by ATIC, the phenomena remained officially unexplained.
Air Intelligence Information Report: Compilation of UAP Sightings (July 1952)
This intelligence report resolves multiple UAP sightings from July 1952 by attributing them to weather balloons and aircraft maneuvers. It highlights the Air Force's investigative process for civilian and military reports of aerial phenomena.
Compilation of Unidentified Flying Object Reports - July 1952
This document is a collection of Air Intelligence Information Reports from July 1952 detailing numerous UFO sightings across the U.S. It includes witness statements, radar data, and internal correspondence regarding the investigation and classification of these events.
Air Intelligence Information Report: Unexplained Lighting - Ashiya, Kyushu, Japan
This document contains intelligence reports regarding UAP sightings in Japan and Texas in July 1952. The reports describe luminous, large objects exhibiting rapid, non-conventional flight characteristics, which were officially classified as unexplained.
File 1731 — Osceola, Wisconsin, July 29, 1952
This document is a collection of 11 radar scope photographs from July 29, 1952, in Osceola, Wisconsin. It serves as visual evidence of a radar contact without providing any accompanying narrative or analysis.
Project 10073 Record Cards and Air Intelligence Information Reports (July 1952)
A collection of 1952 Air Force intelligence reports documenting various UAP sightings across the US, most of which were officially attributed to weather balloons, temperature inversions, or conventional aircraft.
File 1768 - Passaic, New Jersey - July 31, 1952
This file documents an investigation into five photographs of a 'spinning hat' shaped object taken in Passaic, New Jersey, in 1952. ATIC investigators concluded the photos were highly suspicious and easily faked, noting a lack of independent witnesses.
Project 10073 Record Card — Lancaster, California, August 1, 1952
Two sheriff's deputies observed two unidentified, elliptical, brilliant red/yellow lights hovering and moving in formation over Lancaster, California, on August 1, 1952. The Air Force investigation found no correlation with local military flights or radar data, leaving the incident officially unexplained.
Project 10073 Record Cards and Related Correspondence — Washington D.C., August 1952
This document contains three Project 10073 record cards and a military teletype reporting orange-red circular objects sighted over Washington D.C. in August 1952. The reports were investigated by the Air Technical Intelligence Center, which concluded there was insufficient data for identification.
Project 10073 Record Card — Yokota Air Base, Japan, 1 August 1952
Two USAF pilots in a C-47 aircraft reported a blue-white object with a trail near Yokota Air Base on 1 August 1952. The object was observed for two seconds and officially suggested to be a possible comet.
Report on Unidentified Flying Object - Brooks Air Force Base, Texas - 1 August 1952
Two airmen at Brooks AFB reported a white, disc-shaped object moving at high speed and altitude on 1 August 1952. The official report concluded there was no known meteorological or other explanation for the sighting.
File 1779 — Bellafontaine, Ohio, August 1, 1952
This document is a file record (File 1779) from August 1, 1952, documenting a sighting in Bellafontaine, Ohio. It includes a single photograph with handwritten annotations regarding the visual characteristics of the subject.
Project 10073 Record Card — Harrisburg, PA, 1 Aug 52
A civilian in Harrisburg, PA, reported a brief sighting of a brilliant white, grapefruit-sized object moving rapidly upward on August 2, 1952. The report was filed under Project 10073 and noted as consistent with other regional sightings.
Project 10073 Record Card — San Francisco, Calif. 2 Aug 52
A civilian witness reported a stationary, bright light over San Francisco on August 2, 1952. The Air Force investigation concluded there was insufficient information to identify the object.
AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT: Unidentified Flying Objects (Short Title: FLYOBRPT)
A GOC observer in Chico, California, reported a glowing light moving at low altitude on August 2, 1952. Air Force intelligence concluded the object was likely a weather balloon.
Project 10073 Record Card and Air Intelligence Information Report — Lubbock, Texas, 2 August 1952
A civilian witness in Lubbock, Texas, reported a 6-minute sighting of a spherical, metallic object on 2 August 1952. The Air Intelligence Information Report concludes there was insufficient data for evaluation and no physical evidence was found.
Report of Sighting of Unidentified Flying Object — Keesler AFB, Mississippi, 2 August 1952
An Airman First Class at Keesler AFB reported a two-second sighting of a white, round object moving at high speed near a C-47 aircraft. Intelligence officers were unable to identify the object due to the short duration of the sighting and lack of corroborating evidence.
Project 10073 Record Card and Air Intelligence Information Report — Marietta, PA, 2 August 1952
A civilian pilot and former radio operator reported a brilliant, silent, high-speed white light over Marietta, PA, on August 2, 1952. The Air Force intelligence report concluded the sighting could not be explained by aircraft or astronomical phenomena.
Project 10073 Record Card — Ashiya AB, Japan, 2 August 1952
A 1952 Air Intelligence report from Ashiya Air Base, Japan, documents a one-second sighting of a white, bulb-like object. The military investigation concluded the object was likely fireworks from the nearby town.
Project 10073 Record Card — Houlton, Maine, 2 August 1952
A civilian witness reported 21 light-green, disc-shaped objects flying in formation over Houlton, Maine, on August 2, 1952. The official military conclusion for the 35-minute sighting was 'insufficient data for evaluation'.
Project 10073 Record Card and Related Correspondence — Luke AFB, Arizona and Puna Island, Ecuador
This document compiles multiple 1952 UAP sighting reports from Arizona, New Mexico, and Ecuador. The reports include witness testimonies, sketches, and official Air Force evaluations.
Chron. 24-185-359x — Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, August 3, 1952
This document contains three long-exposure photographs taken in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, on August 3, 1952. It serves as a record of visual evidence associated with reference number 24-185-359x.
Project 10073 Record Cards and Air Intelligence Information Reports — Sacramento, California, August 1952
This document contains multiple Air Intelligence Information Reports from August 1952 regarding UAP sightings in Sacramento, California. Military personnel reported orange, flare-like objects, which the Air Technical Intelligence Center officially concluded were likely flares or astronomical phenomena.
Project 10073 Record Card — Chico, California, 3 August 1952
A report of a large, silent, white glowing object observed over Chico, California, on August 3, 1952. The sighting was made by a Ground Observer Corps member and lasted for 2-3 minutes.
Project 10073 Record Card and Related Correspondence — Sighting of 3 August 1952, Michigan
Airman Third Class Gary L. Damon reported seeing two circular, reflective objects while driving in Michigan on 3 August 1952. The military investigation concluded the objects were likely reflections of man-made light.
Project 10073 Record Card - Fort Bragg, Calif. - 3 Aug 52
A forest lookout in California reported multiple flat, four-foot-wide objects on August 3, 1952. Military aircraft were scrambled but found nothing, and the objects were officially attributed to weather balloons.
Project 10073 Record Card — Highland Park, California, August 1952
A Los Angeles Police Department officer reported a bright object that fragmented into 6-8 pieces and descended rapidly over Highland Park, California, on August 3, 1952. The report was processed through military intelligence channels, including the Air Technical Intelligence Center.
Project 10073 Record Card — Placerville, California, 3 August 1952
This document is an Air Intelligence Information Report regarding a 1952 sighting of two unidentified bright objects by a GOC observer in Placerville, California. It concludes that there was insufficient data to identify the objects.
Air Intelligence Information Report: Unidentified Flying Objects (FLYOBRPT) — Richmond, California, 3 August 1952
A Ground Observer Corps member reported two star-sized objects moving in trail formation over Richmond, California, on August 3, 1952. Air Intelligence concluded the objects were likely aircraft due to heavy local air traffic.
Project 10073 Record Card and Air Intelligence Information Report — Hamilton AFB, California, August 1952
On August 3, 1952, multiple experienced Air Force pilots at Hamilton AFB observed eight silver, circular objects performing complex maneuvers. Official intelligence reports concluded these were likely weather balloons.
Project 10073 Record Card and Air Intelligence Information Report — Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, 3 August 1952
A civilian witness reported observing three elliptical, light-emitting objects hovering and maneuvering near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, on August 3, 1952. The Air Force investigation concluded the lights were possibly associated with a local airport beacon.
Project 10073 Record Card — Point Reyes, California, 4 August 1952
This document is a Project 10073 record card detailing a visual sighting of a red, flare-like object with a tail by a Ground Observer Corps post in Point Reyes, California, on August 4, 1952.
Project 10073 Record Cards and Air Intelligence Information Reports
This document contains a series of 1952 Air Force sighting reports and record cards detailing various UAP observations, including disc-shaped objects and green lights. The reports were processed by the Air Technical Intelligence Center under Project 10073.
Project 10073 Record Card — Santa Rosa, Calif., 4 Aug 52
A round, silver, ball-like disk was sighted three times over Santa Rosa, California, on August 4, 1952. Air Force intelligence concluded there was insufficient data to identify the object.