U.S. Air Force Analysis of Flying Objects in the United States, 101-172

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HEADQUARTERS 28th Bombardment Wing (VH)
Office of the Intelligence Officer
Rapid City Air Force Base
Weaver, South Dakota

26 BGS 2350.09

1 July 1948

SUBJECT: Report of Flying Discs

TO: Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio
ATTN: PROJ. SIGN

1. In compliance with paragraph 3, Regulation No. 45-5, Headquarters Strategic Air Command, Andrews Air Force Base, Washington 20, D. C., dated 19 February 1948, the following information is submitted for your information and guidance.

a. Flying Discs sighted over Rapid City Air Force Base, Weaver, South Dakota at 2130 MST between 15th and 20th of Aug 1947

b. Sky - clear; no clouds, stars visible; visibility 30+; wind - calm.

c. Name, occupation and address of witness:

Major Elmer H. Hammer, Jr. AO-46014
Intelligence Officer
28th Bombardment Group (VH)
Rapid City Air Force Base
Weaver, South Dakota

d. No photographs available

e. See Inclosure Number 1

f. Object sighted: Flying Discs

(1) Number: Twelve (12), (Approximate)

(2) Shape: Oval shaped

(3) Size: Length: One hundred plus (100+) feet (estimate)

(4) Color: Yellowish-white, brilliant

(5) Speed: Five hundred plus (500+) MPH.

Incident 135

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