A civilian reported a stationary, round, white object in Santa Margareta, California, on June 5, 1955. Military intelligence linked this to a nearby sighting and concluded it was likely a balloon.
A civilian reported an erratic, multi-colored object near Paine AFB on June 8, 1955. Military investigators concluded the sighting was likely two B-47 aircraft illuminated by the moon.
A civilian sighting of a round, white object with a parachute in Warner Springs, CA, on June 9, 1955, was officially classified as 'probably balloon' due to prevailing wind conditions.
A civilian report of a round, silver object in San Diego on June 9, 1955, was investigated and officially concluded to be a balloon.
A civilian reported a falling, silver, round object with swept-back wings in Ontario, California, on June 10, 1955. The military investigation concluded there was insufficient data and suggested it may have been a balloon payload.
Three personnel at Bryan AFB reported a cylindrical, glowing object on 14 June 1955. Investigation concluded the object was a rawinsonde weather balloon released from the base.
Two UFO sightings reported on 15 June 1955 in Minnesota and Kansas were evaluated by the Air Technical Intelligence Center. Both incidents were officially classified as meteor sightings.
This document records two UFO sightings from 15 June 1955 in Iowa and Kansas. The Iowa case was deemed insufficient for evaluation, while the Kansas case was classified as possibly astronomical.
A civilian pilot reported a whitish blue object descending at high speed near Springfield, Missouri, on June 15, 1955. Although the pilot noted it did not look like a meteor, official records categorized the sighting as a possible meteor.
Two UFOB Index Cards from June 1955 document sightings in Springfield, Missouri. One report was dismissed due to insufficient data, while the second was attributed to a possible aircraft after witness interviews.
This report documents multiple UFO sightings over Dallas, Texas, on June 20, 1955, by several witnesses. Despite extensive investigation by the 4602D AISS, the case was officially forwarded to ATIC as unresolved.
A civilian witness in Glenavon, California, reported a cigar-shaped, reddish object on 21 June 1955. Military intelligence investigators subsequently identified the object as an aircraft.
A 1955 sighting report of a cigar-shaped object in Glenavon, California, which was subsequently identified as an aircraft following radio contact.
A 1955 sighting report from Santa Barbara, California, describing a stationary, silver, oblong object. The military investigation concluded the object was a balloon.
A UFOB Index Card documenting a June 1955 sighting in Santa Barbara, California. The object was identified as a balloon.
A 1955 UFOB Index Card reports a sighting of three oval objects in Poulsbo, Washington, which were officially attributed to balloon characteristics. The report also mentions an ongoing investigation into a potential connection with a submarine sighting in the area.
A sighting of a submarine-shaped object in Chuckanut Bay, Washington, on 22 June 1955 was reported by two witnesses. The military investigation concluded the object was a submarine.
A 1955 report from Samish Island, Washington, documents a sighting of a submarine that was erroneously or procedurally reported as a UFOB. The document confirms the object was identified as a submarine despite its inclusion in the UFOB index.
A correctional officer in Springfield, Missouri, reported a low-altitude, silver, round object trailing smoke on June 22, 1955. Air Force investigators concluded it was possibly an aircraft, despite the lack of a flight plan.
A civilian in Bethesda, MD, reported four glowing elliptical objects at 40,000 feet on June 22, 1955. ATIC concluded the objects were likely USAF jet afterburners.
A civilian reported a round, color-changing object in Maryland on 23 June 1955. The military investigation concluded the object was an Air Force jet, identified as Track P-19.
A civilian student reported a round, color-changing object near Camp Poh-Tok, Maryland, on 24 June 1955. The incident was officially attributed to an aircraft, with thunderstorms noted as a contributing factor to the sighting description.
A civilian reported a round, light green object with an orange trail in Oklahoma on 25 June 1955. Military intelligence evaluated the report and concluded the object was a meteor.
A UFOB Index Card documenting a 1955 sighting in Tussy, Oklahoma, of a green, round object with an orange tail. The sighting was officially attributed to a meteorite.
An amateur astronomer in Fort Worth, Texas, reported a sighting of a silver, elliptical object that hovered and then exploded on June 26, 1955. While the witness remained convinced the object was unidentified, official Air Force records concluded it was a balloon.
A civilian reported three unidentified white lights circling a GOC post in Milford, Michigan, on 27 June 1955. The military concluded the objects were likely F-89 aircraft from Tiptoe Flight operating in the area.
A civilian reported a silver glowing object over the Washington coast in June 1955. The investigation was closed due to insufficient data and the inability to locate the witness.
A 1955 index card documenting a civilian sighting of a silver glowing object near Seattle. The case was closed without investigation due to insufficient data and the inability to contact the witness.
A 1955 UFOB index card documenting a civilian sighting of two gold, oblong objects in Santa Maria, California. The incident was officially concluded to be a balloon.
This document contains a Project 10073 record card for a 1955 Mediterranean sighting and related correspondence regarding various UAP reports. The primary incident involves a cigar-shaped object observed by a Dutch tanker crew, which was ultimately classified as having insufficient data for evaluation.
A military pilot reported a silver object falling near Sacramento on July 1, 1955. Intelligence officials concluded the object was likely a falling weather balloon.
A UFOB Index Card documenting a July 1955 sighting of a bright light in Manhasset, New York. The case was closed as having insufficient data for evaluation due to the brevity of the report and lack of follow-up potential.
A 1955 sighting report from Penbrook, PA, was classified as an 'Unreliable Report' by Flight 3-F. The investigation concluded the source was not credible after reviewing multiple reports.
This is a UFOB Index Card for a July 1955 sighting in Tampa, Florida. The report was deemed insufficient for evaluation due to a lack of detail in the original AF Form 112.
A Ground Observer Corps member reported a UFO sighting in Hollywood, California, in July 1955. Intelligence officers deemed the witness unreliable, and the witness eventually concluded the object was a meteor.
A July 1955 sighting of an orange and red object in Maine was officially attributed to an aircraft. Headquarters suggested that cloud movement created an illusion of high speed.
A July 1955 sighting of a round, shiny object in Spokane, Washington, was investigated and officially identified as a weather balloon.
This field report documents an Air Force investigation into UFO sightings in Cleveland, Ohio, reported by the UFO Research Council (UFORC). The investigator, M/Sgt Oliver D. Hill, concluded that the UFORC's reports were unreliable and recommended that the public report sightings directly to the Air Force.
This USAF field report (File 3681) documents a 1955 UFO sighting in Mulberry Corners, Ohio. It includes photographs and a map to illustrate the altitude and location of the object relative to local tree lines.
A report on a July 1955 UFO sighting in Georgetown, Massachusetts, by a reliable witness. The military concluded the object was likely a high-flying jet aircraft reflecting sunlight.
A 1955 UFOB index card documents a stationary, multi-colored light observed in St. Marboo, Massachusetts. The investigation concluded the sighting was likely an astronomical observation of the planet Saturn viewed through atmospheric haze.
A civilian report of a 15-foot silver, oblong object in Gulliver, Michigan, on July 6, 1955. The military concluded the object was likely a balloon due to wind patterns.
A civilian reported a spherical, silver object that appeared to be made of soap bubbles landing near Fort Holabird. Air Force investigators concluded the object was a soap bubble and collected physical evidence for analysis.
This file contains reports of multiple UFO sightings by a Ground Observer Corps member in Pennsylvania during July 1955. Military intelligence investigators concluded the witness was unreliable and prone to exaggeration, rating her reports as poor.
This document contains two Project 10073 record cards from Hollywood, California, in 1955. One report was dismissed as unreliable due to a 5.5-year reporting delay, while the other was identified as a meteor.
This report investigates three separate UFO sightings in California on July 9, 1955. Investigators concluded the sightings were likely optical phenomena or meteors, citing atmospheric conditions and witness unreliability.
A 13-year-old Ground Observer reported a bright, multi-colored object traveling in a downward arc over Arlington, California, on July 9, 1955. The Air Force investigation concluded there was insufficient data to identify the object.
A civilian reported a gray-white, rotating 'flying saucer' near Newport Beach on 9 July 1955. The military investigation was closed due to a lack of follow-up information, resulting in a classification of insufficient data.
A 1955 sighting report from Big Foot, Texas, involving six observers who witnessed a round, silvery-white object for three hours. The official conclusion attributed the sighting to a balloon.
Three witnesses at China Lake Naval Air Facility observed an unidentified reddish-orange object for 25 minutes on 11 July 1955. The object performed rapid maneuvers and was briefly tracked by radar, leading the Air Force to classify the incident as 'unknown'.
A UAP sighting report from July 1955 in Maine involving both civilian and military witnesses. The Air Force concluded the object was likely an aircraft due to concurrent air traffic in the area.
A UFOB Index Card from 1955 documenting a sighting in Stockton, California, by military pilots. The object was identified by local intelligence as a meteorite, likely linked to a previous sighting recorded as ATSS-UFOB-208-55.
A 1955 sighting report of a stationary, round, clear plastic object in Newark Valley, New York. The object was intercepted by military fighters and identified as an unusual double balloon.
A sighting of an unidentified object near Stewart AFB on July 12, 1955, was tracked by the GOC and intercepted by two fighter aircraft. The object was subsequently identified by the military as an unusual double balloon.
A sighting of a circular, white object at Stewart AFB on 13 July 1955 was investigated and officially identified as a rawinsonde weather balloon. The conclusion was supported by local wind data and reports from the 28 ADiv.
A 1955 sighting report from Philadelphia involving five unidentified objects observed by two civilians. The military investigation concluded the event was likely a meteor shower.
A civilian witness reported three silver, round objects in a triangular formation over La Canada, California, on July 13, 1955. Military investigators concluded the objects were likely high-altitude jet aircraft leaving contrails.
A civilian report of a red, round object in Long Beach, California, on July 13, 1955. The investigation concluded the object was likely a jet aircraft.
Two UFOB index cards document sightings by a 15-year-old in Glennavon, California, on July 14, 1955. The AISS concluded the objects were likely jet aircraft exhaust.
This document details a July 1955 sighting in Florida initially reported as two unidentified objects, which was later identified by a military witness as a meteor. It includes official record cards and teletype communications between military commands.