38_143685_box_Incident_Summaries_173-233

Text

A machine read this text from the scan. When the text and the image disagree, the image is right.

INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
(To be filled out and retained in files)

1. Date of Observation: 4 October 1943. Incident 181

2. Time of Observation: Approx 14:30 hours, local time

3. Where was Object(s) Sighted: Near Dayton, Ohio

4. Observer's Position: From a C-47 at 6,000 feet. (i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)

5. Name and Address of Observer: Maj C. M. Smartt, Pilot, 2349 AF Ordnance, Hamilton AF Base

6. Occupation and/or Hobbies: Pilot and Ordnance Officer

7. Attention Attracted to Object(s) by: Came close enough to cause him to duck in order to avoid collision

8. Number of Object(s) Sighted: Three or four

9. Size of Object(s): 1-1/2 feet long and 9 inches across

10. Color of Object(s): silver or silvery white

11. Shape (Sketch if Possible): teardrop

12. Nature of Luminosity: N/S

13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: Seemed fairly close

14. Speed of Object(s): Appeared to be traveling very fast

15. Time in Sight: a second

16. Tactics: Traveled in straight line in gradual descent

17. Sound Made by Object(s): None noticed

18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): East

19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance): Metallic

20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail: No evidence of exhaust except for slight tail on tear-drop object

21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time: heavy visibility for 15 miles

22. Manner of Disappearance: Disappeared under wing of aircraft

23. Peculiarities Noted: (over)

Summary of Incident: (over)

(Attach a Separate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)