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INCIDENT SUMMARY REPORT

Incident No. 183

1. Date and Time of Observation: 15 Oct 1945 - night

2. Where Sighted: Fukuoka Area between Enigawa Shima 33° 40' N by 132° 00' E and Fukuoka Shima 32° 45' N - 128° 40' East, Japan

3. Observer's Position: (i. e., ground, air, Control tower, etc.)

4. Name and Address of Observer: M/3

5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Pilot and radar observer

6. Attention Attracted by: Pip of unknown aircraft appearing on airborne radar

7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1 possibly 2

8. Size of Object(s): Could not be estimated

9. Color of Object(s): M/3

10. Shape (Sketch if Possible): Could not be determined

11. Nature of Luminescence: M/3 (directed beam of light)

12. Altitude of Object: M/3 (estimated)

13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: 9 miles to 12,000 ft

14. Estimated Range of Object: Much greater than Y-61.

15. Time in Sight: M/3

16. Tactics: Evasive

17. Sound Made by Object(s): M/3

18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): M/3

19. Apparent Construction: M/3

20. Effect on Clouds: M/3

21. Exhaust Trail Color of): No exhaust flames or trails seen

22. Horizon of Disappearance: Accelerated speed and was lost to airborne radar-scope

23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: Fukuoka Area: Unlimited ceiling,

wind calm, visibility 5 to 6 miles with heavy cloud coverage 12 to 14,000 ft scattered.

24. Peculiarities Noted: High rate of acceleration, vertical ascent, cognizance of Y-61's location at all times.

25. Summary of Incident: (over) (See attached page)