A 1958 UFO sighting in Drummond, Wisconsin, was investigated by the Air Technical Intelligence Center. The object was determined to be a bright star, and photographic evidence provided by the witness was found to be of poor quality and inconclusive.
This report documents a 1958 UFO sighting in the Philippines by a Jesuit priest, which was officially investigated and concluded to be a meteor. The document provides both the original record card and the subsequent intelligence report detailing the investigation.
A 1958 sighting of a 'bullet-shaped' object in Illinois was officially dismissed by the Air Force as an optical illusion caused by sun refraction. Later correspondence from a planetarium director provided a more detailed, saucer-like description, which was similarly dismissed by astronomer Donald Menzel.
File 5833 contains photographic evidence of the moon from Trenton, New Jersey, dated May 29, 1958. The document includes annotations regarding photographic flaws and negative specifications.
A 1958 sighting report from Tokmak, USSR, describes a silent, cigar-shaped object with a glowing tail. The US Air Force concluded there was insufficient data to identify the object.
A series of UFO sightings in New Mexico and Texas on June 4, 1958, were investigated by the USAF and officially attributed to a meteor shower.
This document details two UAP sightings in Dayton, Ohio, in June 1958, investigated by the Air Technical Intelligence Center. The military concluded that both sightings were likely caused by jet aircraft operating with afterburners.
A 1958 report of a triangular object sighted in Philadelphia, which was officially concluded to be a balloon. The document includes witness testimony and meteorological data, alongside internal military notes regarding inconsistencies in the report.
A 1958 sighting of a circular, silver object at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, was investigated by the 464th Troop Carrier Wing. Despite thorough checks with local radar and weather units, the object remained unidentified.
Major General Carl A. Brandt reported a brief, brilliant white object in the sky over Tennessee in 1958. ATIC concluded the sighting was likely a meteor, and the General requested no further investigation.
This document is a collection of three photographs taken in Alexandria, Louisiana, on June 23, 1958, documenting an unidentified aerial sighting. The images are labeled with specific times and indicate the use of a filter during photography.
A Louisiana State Trooper reported photographing two unidentified lights that were only visible through his camera viewfinder. The Air Force investigation concluded the lights were photographic artifacts caused by a light leak or internal reflections.
This document is a collection of 26 unclassified photographs documenting unidentified aerial phenomena observed in Northport and Belfast, Maine, during June and July 1958. It is associated with project identifier HJFQ 5722 and was compiled by the Foreign Technology Division of the AFSC.
This archive documents a series of UFO sightings in Belfast, Maine, in 1958. The Air Force concluded that photographic evidence submitted by witnesses was actually the star Arcturus.
A series of UFO sightings in Belfast, Maine, in 1958 were investigated by the Air Force and determined to be the star Arcturus. The perceived erratic movements and color changes were attributed to atmospheric fog and observer error.
A civilian in North Park, Colorado, reported a 25-minute sighting of an elongated, orange, bobbing object on June 30, 1958. The military investigation concluded there was insufficient data for evaluation.
A 1963 report of a 1958 sighting of 20 objects in V-formation over Little Neck, New York. The Air Force dismissed the report as unreliable due to the five-year delay in reporting.
A civilian in Philadelphia reported a yellowish point of light moving across the sky on July 2, 1958. The Air Force investigated the incident and concluded the object was a meteor.
A military witness reported a round, white object resembling a meteor on July 2, 1958, near Columbia, South Carolina. The Air Force concluded the object was likely a meteor.
A 1958 Uruguayan investigation into multiple UFO sightings concluded the objects were intelligently controlled and not natural phenomena. The report highlights similarities to WWII 'foo-fighters' and notes associated electromagnetic effects.
Two UFO sighting reports from July 1958 in Michigan were investigated by the Air Force. Both incidents were officially concluded to be meteors.
A 1958 UFO sighting in Massilon, Ohio, was officially classified as 'Insufficient Data' after investigators determined the witness's account was inconsistent and unreliable.
The Air Force investigated an 8mm film submitted by a witness who believed it showed a UFO related to a 1960 airline disaster. Analysis concluded the film showed only lens reflections from inside a car.
This document contains Air Force investigation records from July 1958 identifying UFO reports in France and Wyoming as Sputnik III and a weather balloon, respectively.
A July 1958 UFO sighting at Randolph AFB was investigated by military intelligence and determined to be the satellite or rocket body of Sputnik III.
These documents record multiple UFO sightings in Michigan in July 1958, which were investigated by the Air Force and largely attributed to the Sputnik III rocket or satellite. The reports highlight the challenges of civilian observation and the military's reliance on orbital tracking data to explain such phenomena.
A series of UAP reports in Dayton, Ohio, in July 1958 were investigated by the Air Force and determined to be a hoax involving local youths. Military jet activity in the area was identified as a likely contributing factor to the confusion.
Multiple green, flare-like objects were sighted by local residents and a USAF KC-97 crew near Bermuda on July 15, 1958. Official analysis concluded the objects were likely meteors or fireballs.
A July 1958 sighting report from Tennessee describes a round, white object observed by an AEC employee. Military investigators concluded the object was likely a balloon or astronomical phenomenon.
A housewife in Oregon City reported a round, color-changing object with a rocking motion on July 16, 1958. The military investigation concluded the case as having insufficient data for evaluation due to a lack of directional information.
A government employee reported two stationary, baseball-sized, white or silver discs over Oklahoma City for over an hour. Official investigation concluded there was insufficient data to identify the objects, suggesting they may have been sun reflections.
Three brothers in Detroit reported a round, light-gray object with two lights on 18 July 1958. The Air Force investigation concluded the object was likely a balloon.
A sighting of a round, white object in Midwest City, Oklahoma, on July 18, 1958, was investigated by the 33rd Air Division. The object was officially identified as a weather balloon based on local release schedules and wind data.
This document collection contains correspondence between the Air Force and civilian researchers regarding UFO sightings in Chicago and Italy. The Air Force consistently attributed these sightings to satellites or balloons, citing a lack of sufficient data for more precise identification.
An unidentified object impacted a lake in Michigan on 20 July 1958, causing a loud sound and sizzling. The military investigation concluded it was not a UFO as it was never seen in the air.
A 1958 sighting of a small, round object in Nunica, Michigan, was officially evaluated by the Aerospace Technical Intelligence Center as likely being a balloon. The file includes internal critiques regarding the poor quality of the initial report and subsequent correspondence with a Congressman regarding the case.
A US Naval aircraft crew and ground observers in Norway reported two rocket-shaped objects on July 20, 1958. ATIC concluded the objects were likely meteors.
A 1958 sighting of a large, bright object in Midwest City, Oklahoma, was officially attributed to the refraction of the planet Jupiter. The report includes internal military correspondence questioning the reliability of the witness and noting the concurrent release of a weather balloon.
A 1958 report from Riga, USSR, describes a witness sighting of a pipe-shaped object emitting exhaust. The US Air Force intelligence assessment concluded the object was a meteor.
A civilian witness in Portland, Oregon, reported nine bowl-shaped objects in a V-formation on July 24, 1958. The military investigation concluded the objects were aircraft participating in maneuvers.
A 1958 UFO sighting report from Alexandria, Louisiana, involving a pilot and a civilian witness. The investigating officer suspected aircraft navigation lights but could not reach a definitive conclusion.
A 14-year-old girl reported a round, flat object hovering over San Antonio on July 29, 1958. Military investigators concluded the object was likely an aircraft.
A North Dakota State Highway Patrol officer reported a UFO sighting on July 30, 1958. The Air Technical Intelligence Center concluded the object was the planet Venus.
This is an unclassified sighting report from the Foreign Technology Division regarding an event in Phoenix, Arizona, in August 1958. It includes a single photograph of the sky.
A 1965 USAF photo analysis report evaluating two slides from 1958 and 1959. Both images were determined to be natural phenomena or photographic artifacts rather than unidentified aerial phenomena.
A 1958 sighting of a silver, foil-like object in New Jersey was reported over two years late. Due to the delay and lack of detail, the Air Technical Intelligence Center classified the case as an unreliable report.
A 45-minute UAP sighting in Tacoma, Washington, on August 1, 1958, involving multiple witnesses and radar tracking. Despite the object's balloon-like characteristics, the 1110th Balloon Activities Group confirmed no balloon activity in the area, leaving the incident officially unexplained due to inconsistent data.
An airline pilot and stewardess reported a round, white, spinning object in Las Vegas on 1 August 1958. Intelligence officers concluded the object was likely a weather balloon launched from Nellis AFB.
A civilian report of falling silver objects in Salamanca, New York, was investigated by the Air Force. The material was identified through spectrographic analysis as radar chaff, likely originating from military exercises.
A 1958 sighting report from Spring Lake, Michigan, involving a small, round, yellow object observed by a civilian. The military investigation concluded there was insufficient data to identify the object.
A 1958 sighting of a spherical object in Tioga, North Dakota, was investigated by the USAF. The report concludes the object was likely the planet Mars or a balloon, posing no security threat.
This document contains a series of UAP sighting reports from Dayton, Ohio, in August 1958. Most reports were officially identified as weather balloons, test missiles, or astronomical objects like Sputnik III and Arcturus.
A 1958 sighting report from Houston, Texas, describes a white light observed by a civilian. The military concluded the object was likely an aircraft due to heavy air traffic in the area.
A witness reported four green flashes of light in the sky over New York on August 3, 1958. The Air Force recorded the incident but concluded there was insufficient data for analysis.
This document compiles two UAP sighting reports from Ponca City, Oklahoma, in August 1958. One report remains officially unexplained, while the second is attributed to a probable meteor.
This document details a 1958 UFO sighting in Rapid City, South Dakota, involving a disc-shaped object. Military investigators concluded the sighting was likely a distant aircraft reflecting sunlight.
A civilian reported a cigar-shaped, stainless steel object moving westward near Port Lavaca, Texas, on August 4, 1958. Military authorities found no radar confirmation and concluded there was insufficient data to identify the object.
A civilian in Marlboro, New York, reported a starlike object on August 4, 1958. Military investigators concluded the object was likely an aircraft or a searchlight reflection.
A civilian reported two brilliant, elliptical objects in New Jersey on August 4, 1958. The Air Force investigated the incident, ultimately attributing the sighting to potential natural phenomena or local military testing.
A 1958 UFO sighting at Malmstrom AFB led to an administrative reprimand from ATIC because the local squadron failed to follow intercept protocols despite radar contact. The object was officially dismissed as a likely F-100 aircraft.