342_HS1-416511228_319.1 Flying Discs 1949

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Cont'd SUBJ: Report of Information on Flying Drones

5. Speed: Approximately 200 MPH when first sighted, then accelerated to approximately 400 to 500 MPH.

6. Heading: West, turning to South to Southwest.

7. Maneuverability: Not noticed.

8. Altitude: 1500 to 1600 feet, then gradual climb.

9. Sound: Roar.

10. Exhaust trail: None.

g. General remarks: The persons who sighted the above described object were enroute from Gulfport, Miss. to Jackson, Miss. in a private aircraft and were making an approach for a landing at the Dixie Airport when the object was first sighted. After landing, Mr Rush called the control tower at Hawkins Field to find out if the object had landed there and if so to find out its identity. The control tower reported the incident to Base Headquarters.

2 Incl

1. Weather Report

2. Sketch of Object

BENJAMIN H. COLE

Captain USAF

Commanding

DISTRIBUTIONS:

cc Chief of Staff
United States Air Force
Washington 25, D. C.
ATTN: Director of Intelligence

cc Commanding General
Military Air Transport Service
Andrews Air Force Base
Washington 25, D. C.

2cc Commanding Officer
2059th Air Weather Wing
Tinker Air Force Base
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

cc Commanding Officer
2104th Air Weather Group
Robins Air Force Base
Robins Field, Georgia

cc Commanding Officer
26th Weather Squadron
Brookley Air Force Base
Mobile, Alabama

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