Sighting of an Unidentified Flying Object by Mr. L.N. Waldron

This document file contains correspondence regarding a sighting of an unidentified object reported by Mr. Lloyd N. Waldron of Roma, Queensland. On September 14, 1959, at approximately 6:15 P.M., Mr. Waldron observed an object 40 miles N.N.W. of Roma. He described the object as an orange-coloured streak appearing about 10 degrees above the horizon, moving mainly vertically but slightly to the East. The object initially disappeared into hazy clouds, only to reappear later travelling horizontally at an elevation of about 45 degrees before vanishing into the light of the moon. During the second phase of the sighting, the object was described as having a trail of white smoke or vapour, similar to a jet trail, with a point of white light at the front, which he compared to burning magnesium. Mr. Waldron noted that he had three other witnesses to the event and explicitly stated he was not in the habit of seeing 'flying saucers.' He further remarked that the object did not appear to be a jet and did not seem to have originated from Woomera. The Department of Defence received this report on September 25, 1959. On October 5, 1959, E. White, a Scientific Assistant to the Defence Scientific Adviser, prepared a memorandum to the Secretary of the Department of Supply, enclosing Mr. Waldron's letter. The Department of Defence informed Mr. Waldron that his report had been forwarded to the Department of Supply, which was identified as the department most directly interested in such matters. The file includes internal routing notes indicating the document was to be linked with other files on unidentified flying objects, specifically referencing file 128.1.21.