NUFORC Sightings Report: 06/1940
A report of a large, illuminated circle observed in the night sky over Elkhart, Indiana, on June 1, 1940. The sighting occurred during the pre-WWII period.
A report of a large, illuminated circle observed in the night sky over Elkhart, Indiana, on June 1, 1940. The sighting occurred during the pre-WWII period.
A report of a circular, blinding light observed in Powell, Tennessee, on August 1, 1940. The data is sourced from the National UFO Reporting Center.
A report of a disk-shaped object sighted in Loutraki, Greece, on September 1, 1940. The sighting was documented via a photograph.
This document lists two historical UFO sightings from June 1941 in Panama and Michigan. It serves as a compilation of reports provided to the National UFO Reporting Center.
This document lists two UFO sightings from July 1941 in Missouri and California. It includes a report of a potential crash in Missouri and a close encounter with beings in California.
A sighting report from the National UFO Reporting Center regarding a bright object observed near Venus in Hapeville, Georgia, on June 1, 1942.
A report of a rectangular object sighted by two children in Oneida, Tennessee, on July 15, 1942. The information is provided by the National UFO Reporting Center.
A report of a disc-shaped craft approaching two men in Montagny, France, on November 7, 1942. The craft was observed to streak away after the encounter.
A 1943 report from the National UFO Reporting Center details an incident where USN personnel observed a reconnaissance plane collide with or enter an invisible object near the Fiji Islands.
A report of four linearly arranged red lights observed over the Bering Sea on April 30, 1943. The data is sourced from the National UFO Reporting Center.
This document is a sighting report from the National UFO Reporting Center regarding a cigar-shaped object observed in Milford, Ireland, on September 7, 1943. It provides a brief account of the witness's observation of the silent, port-holed craft.
A report of a rectangular, silver, low-flying object observed in Owensboro, Kentucky, on October 15, 1943. The sighting occurred during clear weather conditions.
This report lists three UFO sightings from January 1, 1944, including a claim of a military shoot-down and recovery operation in West Virginia.
A report from the National UFO Reporting Center documenting two unusual sightings by a B-17 pilot over Hamburg, Germany, on March 15, 1944. The details of these events are linked to a specific video account.
This document lists three UFO sightings from April 1944 in Ukraine, Canada, and the United States. It includes reports of 'Foo-fighters' in combat footage and disc-shaped objects observed in flight.
This document lists two historical UFO sightings from July 1944 in Florida and Rhode Island. It includes a report of a cylindrical object observed near military aircraft.
This is a NUFORC sighting report from August 15, 1944, documenting a disk-shaped object observed in Sarnesfield, Herefordshire, UK. It is classified as a 'WW2 Saucer'.
A report of a cigar-shaped craft observed from an aircraft over Germany or France on September 9, 1944. The data is sourced from the National UFO Reporting Center.
A report of a multi-colored, cigar-shaped object sighted near an Army base at Ft. Lee, VA, on January 1, 1945. The data is sourced from the National UFO Reporting Center.
A report of a disc-shaped object observed over a ship in the Pacific Ocean near Okinawa on April 1, 1945. The object remained visible throughout the day.
A report of a disk-shaped UFO engaged in a dogfight with three U.S. P-51 aircraft in Denmark on May 4, 1945. The incident was witnessed by a young Danish boy.
This document lists two separate UFO sightings from July 1945 in Dallas, Texas, and Portsmouth, Virginia. The reports describe a spherical object and a fast-moving V-formation of red, flickering crafts.
This document lists two UFO sightings from August 1945 in New Mexico and California. It includes a report of a craft that allegedly crashed and buried itself in San Antonio, NM.
A report of a spherical object sighted in Roswell, New Mexico, on December 15, 1945. The document is a data entry from the National UFO Reporting Center.
A report of a large, silver, disk-shaped object hovering over a residence in Brooklyn, New York, on January 8, 1946. The object reportedly featured writing and emitted a roaring fire.
This document is a sighting report from the National UFO Reporting Center regarding three luminescent spheres observed over Merced, California, on February 1, 1946. It details the objects' appearance and their movement in a 34-mile arc across the sky.
A report of a disk-shaped object sighted in Alice, Texas, on March 15, 1946. The object was noted for being extremely noisy.
A report from the National UFO Reporting Center regarding a 1946 sighting in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The witness describes seeing a man in gray in their bedroom as a child.
This document lists two UFO sightings from July 1946, one in West Germany and one in the United States. It provides basic details regarding the time, location, and physical characteristics of the observed objects.
This document lists two UFO sightings from September 1946 in Arizona and Illinois. It details descriptions of a bright flash and a V-formation of silver disks.
A report of a disk-shaped object sighted in Yokohama, Japan, on December 25, 1946. The document is a follow-up to a previous report and references an article about the Brazilian Air Force.
A report from the National UFO Reporting Center detailing a February 1947 sighting of multiple disk-shaped objects over Syracuse, New York. It serves as a historical record of a 1947 aerial observation.
This report lists two UFO sightings from April 15, 1947, in San Diego, California, and north of Miami, Florida. It describes the physical characteristics of the objects observed in both locations.
A report of a cigar-shaped, lighted object observed near Whitmore Lake, Michigan, on December 24, 1947. The sighting occurred at 21:00 hours.
A sighting report from April 30, 1948, in Kelseyville, California, involving a disk-shaped object. The witness claims this event initiated a series of lifelong UFO encounters for their family.
This document is a sighting report from the National UFO Reporting Center regarding a round, red, glowing object observed in Scipio, Indiana, on May 10, 1948.
This document records a UFO sighting in Ojai, California, on July 15, 1948. The object is described only as a light.
This document lists two UFO sightings from August 1948 in Pennsylvania and New York. It details witness observations of oval and circular aerial objects.
A disk-shaped UFO was reported in Brownstown, Indiana, on November 7, 1948, during the local Centennial Parade. The report is documented by the National UFO Reporting Center.
A 1948 sighting report from Sharpsburg, MD, describes a small, silent, circular UFO at 100 feet altitude. The witness reported seeing a crew wearing white uniforms.
This document is a brief sighting report from the National UFO Reporting Center regarding a disk-shaped object hovering over Seattle on April 10, 1949.
This document is a compilation of three UFO sightings reported in July 1949 across Mississippi, Alabama, and Alaska. It records descriptions of unknown craft, formations, and metallic discs.
A summary report of six UFO sightings occurring in the United States during August 1949, as compiled by the National UFO Reporting Center. The report includes descriptions of various shapes, including disks, cigars, and cylinders, and notes one instance where a photograph was taken.
This document lists two UFO sightings from September 15, 1949, in Post, Texas, and Mt. Gilead, Ohio. It serves as a summary record of these reported aerial phenomena.
This document lists three separate UFO sightings reported in October 1949 in Maryland and Texas. The reports describe various aerial phenomena including cigar and cylinder-shaped objects and lights performing rapid maneuvers.
A report of a disk-shaped UFO and three entities on the ground in Moody, Texas, on December 23, 1949. The witness is identified as a medical professional.
This document lists two UFO sightings from May 1950 in New York and Washington state. It details the physical characteristics and behaviors of the objects observed.
A report of a silent, huge, oval-shaped object with faint lights observed in Cook, Minnesota, on September 10, 1950. The object was seen hovering before moving rapidly to the left.
A 1950 sighting report from NUFORC describes three radar blips near Half Moon Bay, California, that moved away when approached by military aircraft.
A report of a cigar-shaped, bluish-white object observed for 90 minutes in Palm Springs, CA, on January 20, 1951.
A 10-year-old witness reported seeing a large, silvery, cigar-shaped craft in Espanola, Ontario, on March 15, 1951. The report is documented by the National UFO Reporting Center.
A report from the National UFO Reporting Center detailing two sightings from April 1951, one in Kansas and one in the Marshall Islands.
A report of an oval-shaped object with flight lights observed over Fort Sill, Oklahoma, on May 15, 1951, at 03:00.
This document is a brief sighting report from the National UFO Reporting Center regarding a disc-shaped object observed in Jacksonville, Florida, on October 15, 1951.
A report of a green fireball sighting at Holloman AFB on November 15, 1951. The object was observed at a very low altitude over the proving grounds.
This document lists two separate UFO sightings from December 1951, one in Roswell, New Mexico, and one in Crewe, England. It provides basic details regarding the date, time, location, and physical description of the objects observed.
A NUFORC report documenting a witness's account of seeing two UFOs over the Wasatch Mountains in Salt Lake City, Utah, in the early 1950s.
This document lists two UFO sightings from April 15, 1952, in Greenville, Texas, and Chicago, Illinois. It details the physical descriptions and behaviors of the objects reported.
This document lists two UFO sightings from May 15, 1952, in Washington and Pennsylvania. The reports involve a disk-shaped object with a reported physical examination and a cylinder-shaped object observed by flight crew.
This report lists two UFO sightings from January 1953, one involving a copper cigar-shaped object and the other an unknown shape reported via hearsay.