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12 January 1947 -
Puerto Rico, USA -
Photo. Explanation: Meteor.
16 January 1947 22:30 -
North Sea -
RAF Mosquito incident. Explanation: Aircraft.
16 January 1947 22:30 -
North Sea -
RAF Mosquito pursued unidentified radar target
18 January 1947 -
Indian House Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada -
A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.
3 February 1947 12:00 -
Frankfurt, Germany -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and aerobatic performance. Three objects were observed by three female military witnesses for 30 minutes (Slack).
In March 1947 -
Los Angeles, California , USA -
A daylight disc was observed by a female witness (Schwarzkopf).
28 February 1947 -
Lake Mead, Nevada, USA -
Formation of discs.
In March 1947 03:00 -
Putnam, Connecticut, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One disc was observed by one experienced male witness for over one minute (Ash).
In March 1947 21:00 -
Alamosa, Colorado , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed in clear weather by two male witnesses, typical age 16, for 12 seconds (Fingado).
9 March 1947 Around 1000 -
Lincolnshire, UK -
Hovered.
In mid-March 1947 Daytime -
Buffalo, New York, USA -
Two objects were observed by three witnesses briefly.
In late March 1947 16:00 -
San Fernando Valley, California , USA -
More than 11 objects were observed by one witness for over one minute.
30 March 1947 11:00 -
Ocala, Florida, USA -
Mother, grandmother, 7-yr-old daughter sight several silvery flying discs. They seemed to appear and disappear as they moved. They did not have time to count number or estimate speed, size.
In April 1947 -
Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada -
Bright metallic discs fly rapidly to the east on edge. Chickens and ducks react.
In April 1947 08:20 -
Col De Serres, France -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, about 40 feet across, was observed by one witness (Orliange).
April 1947 11:00 -
Richmond, Virginia, USA -
Meteorologist saw a silvery disc through a theodolite
5 April 1947 Night -
Santaquin, Utah, USA -
One object was observed by four witnesses briefly.
11 April 1947 15:00 -
Bradshaw, West Virginia, USA -
A flying disc was observed. One silver disc was observed by a female witness for two minutes.
16 April 1947 -
Madison, Connecticut, USA -
An aircraft-like object was observed. One aircraft-like object was observed.
26 April 1947 21:30 -
Rothois, France -
0.6m balls of light follow girls on curving road. Vanish when they approach home.
29 April 1947 13:20 -
Tucson, Arizona , USA -
Objects associated with abnormal cloud. Clear sky except for a steamy cloud. 10 objects up and down in erratic manner, in-and-out of unnatural cloud for 5-6 minutes. as soon as last two emerged from cloud, all rapidly to the northwest
In May 1947 -
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -
A daytime disc was reported.
In May 1947 -
Reseda, California , USA -
A daylight disc was observed by a male witness (Grant).
Late May 1947 -
Beaufort, South Carolina, USA -
Formation of four disc-like objects
In May 1947 05:30 -
Antelope E, Train #8, Saskatchewan, Canada -
A cigar-shaped object was observed. One blue cigar-shaped object, about 300 feet across, was observed by one experienced male witness on a railroad for over one minute (Staysko).
In May 1947 09:00 -
Salinas S, California , USA -
A daytime disc was reported.
In May 1947 Daytime -
Pacific -
A flying disc was observed from the Kon-Tiki. One disc was observed by one witness on the ocean (Heyerdahl).
1 May 1947 13:00 -
Memphis, Tennessee, USA -
Two objects were observed by one witness briefly.
3 May 1947 22:00 -
Boulder, Colorado , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One red ball was observed by one female witness for over one minute (Smith).
5 May 1947 -
Bridger Mtns, Montana, USA -
A daytime disc was reported at a mountain.
5 May 1947 15:30 -
Washington State, Washington, USA -
A mysterious explosion was reported. One object was observed by three witnesses.
In early May 1947 Night -
Weymouth, Massachusetts, USA -
Many objects were observed by one witness for over two minutes.
7 May 1947 -
Serbia -
USAF incident.
10 May 1947 Evening -
Newark, New Jersey, USA -
One object was observed by one witness briefly.
10 May 1947 23:00 -
Chester, UK -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed (Fortt).
17 May 1947 20:30 -
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA -
Frosty white round and flat object
19 May 1947 12:15 -
Manitou Springs, Colorado , USA -
Railroader incident. Explanation: Natural.
In late May 1947 Morning -
St Helena Sound, South Carolina, USA -
Four objects were observed by one witness for 18 seconds.
In late May 1947 Night -
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were observed by one witness.
29 May 1947 Night -
Milford, Iowa, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one witness for over two minutes (Phipps). Explanation: Meteor.
In June 1947 -
New Mexico, USA -
Radio announcement of flying saucer crash retrieval, heard 150 miles from Philadelphia, likely referring to Roswell, New Mexico.
In June 1947 -
Oradea, Romania -
Six UFOs flying in formation, seen from train
In June 1947 -
Oak Ridge Nuclear Facility, Tennessee, USA -
Air space violation. Photos conficated.
In June 1947 10:00 -
Sodra Hammarby, Sweden -
Plain tube-cylinder flies to the north, makes fast 90 degree turn and instantly accelerates rapidly to the east.
In June 1947 13:00 -
Milo, Oregon, USA -
A cigar-shaped object was observed. One aluminum cigar-shaped object, about 40 feet across, was observed by three male witnesses on a highway for several minutes (Wright, R).
In June 1947 Dusk -
Aloha, Oregon, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One disc was observed by one female witness for five minutes (Krause).
1 June 1947 Daytime -
Bakersfield, California , USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. 20 objects were observed by one female witness (Parks).
1 June 1947 Night -
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA -
Numerous luminous objects were observed by more than three witnesses (Nostrant).
2 June 1947 Daytime -
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, USA -
Pilot in aircraft saw a silvery jar-shaped object. Explanation: Rocket.
2 June 1947 20:00 -
Shreveport, Louisiana, USA -
One circular was observed by two witnesses briefly (Achee; Lynch).
8 June 1947 -
Edwards Afb (Muroc Afb), California , USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Six objects were observed at an airfield.
10 June 1947 23:00 -
Douglas, Arizona , USA -
Landed remotely, rose rapidly from ground, vanished in less than 10 seconds among the stars.
10 June 1947 23:00 -
Douglas, Arizona, USA -
A spherical light rose from the ground.
12 June 1947 18:15 -
Weiser, Idaho, USA -
Two high speed round objects glistening in the sun at high altitude. Explanation: Aircraft.
13 June 1947 23:30 -
Fleure W, France -
6m long glowing orange cigar with bright halo. Lands for 5 minutes in a storm. Ascends and away.
14 June 1947 14:15 -
Bakersfield, California, USA -
Ten "almost round" or Flying Flapjack-shaped objects. Explanation: Natural.
15 June 1947 Daytime -
Gering, Nebraska, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One ball was observed by one witness (Ackley).
15 June 1947 14:00 -
Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA -
One object was observed by one witness briefly.
15 June 1947 21:30 -
Lansing, Michigan, USA -
Balls of light jump in and out among clouds "like clay pigeons", not searchlight.
15 June 1947 22:10 -
Declo N, Idaho, USA -
Beam. Nocturnal light zig-zagged, beamed cone of light down. Flew to the north over lava field desert in remote desolate area.
16 June 1947 21:00 -
Valley City, North Dakota, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One red ball was observed by one experienced male witness for over one minute (Lokken). Explanation: Meteor.
16 June 1947 Night -
Buffalo, New York, USA -
One object was observed by one witness (Sheehy).
17 June 1947 10:30 -
Bisbee, Arizona, USA -
A disk-shaped object landed.
17 June 1947 14:00 -
Idaho, USA -
A daytime disc was reported.
17 June 1947 Dusk -
Dubuque, Iowa, USA -
Six objects were observed by two witnesses for over 60 minutes (Korn).
17 June 1947 18:00 -
Bremerton, Washington, USA -
Platter shaped discs seen from afternoon until evening. Extreme speeds rapidly to the west. Waver.
17 June 1947 23:00 -
Madison, Wisconsin, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One luminous round object was observed by one witness in a city (McGilvery).
18 June 1947 13:00 -
Eugene, Oregon, USA -
Photo
18 June 1947 Around 1600 -
Birmingham, Alabama, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One disc was observed by more than three female witnesses for over 15 minutes (Akins).
19 June 1947 22:30 -
Webster, Massachusetts, USA -
Slim man in Navy uniform sat in a UFO that "shot by her window".
19 June 1947 Night -
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than eight discs were observed by one witness (Taylor).
20 June 1947 -
Kelso S, Washington, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than two discs were observed by one male witness (Neels).
20 June 1947 13:00 -
Hot Springs, New Mexico, USA -
Three groups of three discs each, turn into V formation
20 June 1947 23:00 -
Moses Lake, Washington, USA -
Landed remotely.
21 June 1947 -
Titusville, Pennsylvania, USA -
Landed remotely.
21 June 1947 11:50 -
St Joe River, Idaho, USA -
Eight discs the size of house, seen moving rapidly to the 1000km/h. Falling leaf motion, landed on shore of St Joe River, Idaho.
21 June 1947 11:50 -
Spokane, Washington, USA -
Eight disk-shaped objects the size of a house. Explanation: Balloon.
21 June 1947 12:00 -
Maury Island, Washington, USA -
Maury Island Incident. Official explanation: hoax. Incident was possibly instigated by US government intelligence agents..
21 June 1947 Dusk -
Yukon, Oklahoma, USA -
Salesman saw 6 "washtubs" fly over in formation.
22 June 1947 11:30 -
Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA -
Round polished aluminum, round, irregular shaped UFO, headed straight moving northwest . Explanation: Meteor.
22 June 1947 Daytime -
Tucson, Arizona , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. A daytime disc was observed by one witness (Laos).
22 June 1947 13:00 -
Radium Springs, Or, New Mexico, USA -
"flying pie-plate" disc seen by father-son tourists while swimming.
22 June 1947 13:00 -
Baker Ne, Oregon, USA -
A daytime disc was reported on the plains.
22 June 1947 13:00 -
El Paso, Texas, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One shiny blimp-like object, about 40 feet across, was observed by one male witness for over one minute (Dickson).
23 June 1947 13:00 -
Clayton, Georgia, USA -
Large shiny silver ball hovers for several minutes, then zooms away
23 June 1947 14:15 -
Bakersfield, California , USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Seven shiny discs were observed by two witnesses (Rankin).
23 June 1947 14:15 -
Boone, Iowa, USA -
Two objects were observed.
23 June 1947 21:30 -
Wapakoneta, Ohio, USA -
Disc flies uneven course, leaves luminous trail. Independent witnesses.
23 June 1947 22:00 -
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA -
Railroad Engineer incident.
23 June 1947 Night -
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One luminous disc was observed by two witnesses (Nelson).
23 June 1947 Night -
Hazel Green, Alabama, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Two discs were observed by over 14 witnesses for over 18 minutes (Parks).
24 June 1947 -
England, UK -
Procession of objects. Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Many objects were observed.
24 June 1947 -
Washington, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Nine objects were observed (Arnold).
24 June 1947 -
Diamond Gap, Washington, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. A daylight disc was observed by a male witness (Hubach).
24 June 1947 Around 1000 -
Bremerton, Washington, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. More than two shiny discs were observed by one female witness very briefly (Shingler).
24 June 1947 10:00 -
Bellingham, Washington, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three kite-like objects were observed by two male witnesses in a residential area briefly (Clover).
24 June 1947 Around 1100 -
Whaleyville, Virginia , USA -
One object was observed by one witness briefly (Rogars).
24 June 1947 Daytime -
Ukiah, Oregon, USA -
A daytime disc was observed by one witness.
24 June 1947 13:50 -
Mokena, Illinois, USA -
Nine flat circular discs, flipping motion, straight level course to the south, faster than any plane.
24 June 1947 14:00 -
Salem, Oregon, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation.
24 June 1947 14:00 -
Mt. Rainier, Washington, USA -
Kenneth Arnold Case. A private pilot saw six shiny discs, 80 feet across, 1500 feet away, in clear weather over the mountains for over three minutes. This report sparked the UFO as a media and government phenomenon. Official explanation: mirage.
24 June 1947 14:30 -
Richland, Washington, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three shiny flat objects were observed by more than two female witnesses on a farm for over one minute (Bernier; Stewart).
24 June 1947 15:00 -
Lone Jack, Missouri, USA -
Extremely high, very fast, southeast rapidly to the northwest. White vapor trail.
24 June 1947 15:00 -
Mount Rainier, Washington, USA -
Flying discs were observed. Nine discs, about 150 feet across, were observed by one experienced male witness at a mountain for over three minutes (Arnold, Ken; Gallagher, S; Watkins). Explanation: Mirage.
24 June 1947 Afternoon -
Yakima, Washington, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than two discs were observed by one female witness briefly (Wheelhouse).
24 June 1947 15:00 -
Ukiah, California , USA -
Pilot incident.
24 June 1947 15:00 -
Mt. Adams, Washington, USA -
Prospector incident. Group of 6-7 fast-moving objects; compass wavered.
24 June 1947 15:30 -
Emmett, Idaho, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. More than two shiny comet-likes were observed by one witness for 20 minutes (Whitehead). Explanation: Star.
24 June 1947 18:00 -
Roseville, California , USA -
Tumbling straight course.
24 June 1947 21:00 -
Portland, Oregon, USA -
Object larger than plane, dropped two reddish-white flares, high flying, moving northwest .
24 June 1947 21:15 -
Seattle, Washington, USA -
Disc with two dark bands, disappeared into clouds.
In late June 1947 -
Deschenes Lake, Ontario, Canada -
A daytime disc was reported at a lake (Gauthier).
25 June 1947 03:00 -
Poplar Grove, Pennsylvania, USA -
Hovering objects were observed. 13 discs were observed by one female witness for 12 seconds (Hart).
25 June 1947 08:45 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One gold disc was observed by one female witness in a city for over 12 minutes (Thor).
25 June 1947 12:30 -
Kansas City, Missouri, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nine aluminum objects were observed by one witness for a few minutes (Davenport).
In late June 1947 Daytime -
Le Grand N4M, California , USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed in cloudy weather by one witness (De Arman).
25 June 1947 Daytime -
Teterboro, New Jersey, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. A daytime disc was observed by one male witness at an airport (Hassey).
25 June 1947 15:00 -
Pueblo, Colorado , USA -
Lloyd Lowry sights two oval discs, passed overhead in procession.
25 June 1947 16:00 -
Salem, Oregon, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two discs were observed by one experienced male witness in a residential area for several minutes (Bond, W).
25 June 1947 17:30 -
Alvarado, Texas, USA -
One disc was observed by one witness.
25 June 1947 19:00 -
Newcomb, New Mexico, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One shiny disc was observed by two witnesses in a desert briefly (Tillery).
25 June 1947 19:30 -
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One silver object was observed by one male witness (Duncan).
25 June 1947 20:05 -
Silver City, New Mexico, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One disc was observed by three witnesses at a mountain for six seconds (Sensenbaugher).
25 June 1947 20:15 -
Seattle, Washington, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One fiery ball was observed by one witness for over one minute (Bly).
25 June 1947 22:00 -
Walters, Oklahoma, USA -
Two discs cavort in sky for over 30 minutes. Witness gets bored and goes to bed.
25 June 1947 Night -
Glens Falls, New York, USA -
One disc was observed by two male witnesses (Stebbins, L).
26 June 1947 -
Seattle, Washington, USA -
An unidentified object moving in a straight trajectory across the sky was observed by a female witness (Fay).
26 June 1947 -
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -
A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed.
26 June 1947 02:00 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One fiery shifting-shape object was observed by one female witness (Harrison).
26 June 1947 10:00 -
Grand Canyon, Arizona , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One silver ball was observed by three witnesses for under one minute (Oetinger).
26 June 1947 Daytime -
Cumberland, Maryland, USA -
One object was observed by one witness (Yancey).
26 June 1947 Daytime -
Diamond Fork Canyon, Utah, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One disc was observed by two male witnesses (Freshwater).
26 June 1947 13:00 -
La Grande, Oregon, USA -
Nuns incident.
26 June 1947 19:43 -
Logan, Utah, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One silver object was observed by three male witnesses briefly (Bunting).
26 June 1947 19:45 -
Cedar City, Utah, USA -
Private Pilot incident. Explanation: Meteor.
26 June 1947 20:30 -
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One silver round object was observed by one male witness briefly (Donovan).
27 June 1947 00:30 -
Houston, Texas, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One disc was observed by one female witness briefly (Davidson, L).
27 June 1947 09:50 -
San Agustin Pass, New Mexico, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One flame-like was observed by one female witness in a desert briefly (Cummings; Detchmendy; Shelton).
27 June 1947 09:50 -
White Sands, New Mexico, USA -
Flaming white disc in flight rapidly to the southwest.
27 June 1947 10:00 -
Capitan, New Mexico, USA -
Shiny disc streaks by, lands on hill.
27 June 1947 10:00 -
San Miguel, New Mexico, USA -
(Ambiguous location - more than one place with this name).
27 June 1947 10:30 -
Bisbee, Arizona , USA -
Landed remotely near Tintown.
27 June 1947 Daytime -
Cumberland, Maryland, USA -
One object was observed by one witness (Hitchins).
27 June 1947 Daytime -
Tularosa, New Mexico, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.
27 June 1947 Daytime -
Seattle, Washington, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. More than two oval objects were observed by two female witnesses for five minutes (Peterson).
27 June 1947 13:00 -
Mountain Home, Arkansas, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One shiny round object was observed by three witnesses.
27 June 1947 15:00 -
Woodland, Washington, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. More than nine discs were observed by two male witnesses in a town for over one minute (Homan; Homen).
27 June 1947 20:00 -
Gallup, New Mexico, USA -
Disc sweeps in from northwest .
27 June 1947 20:00 -
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One silver round object was observed by one male witness briefly (Crodie).
27 June 1947 20:00 -
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One silver disc was observed for over one minute.
27 June 1947 21:45 -
Valois, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed by a group of witnesses for 12 seconds.
27 June 1947 21:45 -
Grand Isle, Vermont, USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses at a lake for 18 seconds (Wheeler).
27 June 1947 21:45 -
Ste-Agathe-Des-Monts, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed by five witnesses for 12 seconds (Divine; Stevens).
27 June 1947 22:00 -
Rutland, Vermont, USA -
Semi-circle to earth.
27 June 1947 22:30 -
North Hatley, Quebec, Canada -
One object was observed by more than three witnesses briefly.
28 June 1947 -
Clarion, Iowa, USA -
Procession of objects.
28 June 1947 -
White Sands, New Mexico, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed near a missile for a few seconds.
28 June 1947 01:30 -
Waterloo, Iowa, USA -
Shiny disc in backyard, less than 25' away. Physiological effect: numbness, chest pain, difficulty raising arm next day. Swishing sound.
28 June 1947 09:50 -
Engle, Alamagordo E 70M, New Mexico, USA -
Private Pilot incident.
28 June 1947 11:30 -
Los Angeles, California , USA -
L formation, closely bunched, flashing.
28 June 1947 13:00 -
Detroit, Michigan, USA -
Straight level course south moving rapidly to the north very high, very fast.
28 June 1947 13:00 -
Appleton, Colorado , USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One disc was observed by one witness briefly (Soule).
28 June 1947 Daytime -
La Grande, Oregon, USA -
Nine disc shaped objects with fins.
28 June 1947 13:15 -
Lake Mead F51, Nevada, USA -
USAF incident. Explanation: Balloon.
28 June 1947 13:45 -
Petersburg, Virginia , USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses (Grammer).
28 June 1947 15:15 -
Lake Mead, Nevada, USA -
Pilot saw a tight formation of 5-6 white circular 3 ft objects. Explanation: Balloon.
28 June 1947 15:30 -
Boise, Idaho, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. A daytime disc was reported.
28 June 1947 15:43 -
Rockfield, Wisconsin, USA -
7-10 saucer-shaped objects fly overhead
28 June 1947 16:00 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
A hovering object was observed. One object was observed.
28 June 1947 17:00 -
Dallas, Texas, USA -
One flame-like was observed by two female witnesses (Johnson, R).
28 June 1947 17:05 -
Seaside, Oregon, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One round object was observed by two female witnesses on the shore for over three minutes (Smith).
28 June 1947 Evening -
Hooksett, New Hampshire, USA -
Zoomed across sky, shot behind mountain.
28 June 1947 21:20 -
Maxwell AFB, Alabama, USA -
USAF incident.
28 June 1947 21:45 -
Maxwell AFB, Alabama, USA -
Bright light just above the SW horizon. Explanation: Balloon.
28 June 1947 Night -
Waterloo, Iowa, USA -
One object was observed by one witness briefly (Trickey).
28 June 1947 Night -
Bath, South Carolina, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One disc was observed by one witness (Reams).
29 June 1947 -
Smyer, Texas, USA -
One disc was observed by two witnesses.
29 June 1947 -
White Sands, New Mexico, USA -
Silvery disc seen by three scientists.
29 June 1947 Around 1000 -
Cliff, New Mexico, USA -
Rancher incident.
29 June 1947 11:00 -
Pendleton S7M, Oregon, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Seven umbrella-shaped objects were observed by one female witness in a forest (Elder).
29 June 1947 Daytime -
East Linthicum, Maryland, USA -
One object was observed by more than three witnesses (Winterson).
29 June 1947 Daytime -
Tucson, Arizona , USA -
One disc was observed by one witness (Laos).
29 June 1947 Daytime -
St Louis, Missouri, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three discs were observed by two female witnesses (Beckmeyer).
29 June 1947 13:00 -
Lake Deschenes, Ontario, Canada -
Stovepipe shaped object.
29 June 1947 13:00 -
Medford, Oregon, USA -
Nine white saucers flying in V-formation, speed 120mph. Spiral over airport, make cloud.
29 June 1947 13:15 -
Organ, New Mexico, USA -
Rocket experts see silver saucer in northwest sky fly rapidly to the north at 9000 feet altitude. Explanation: Balloon.
29 June 1947 13:15 -
Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA -
Naval Research Lab rocket scientists see silver disc
29 June 1947 13:30 -
Moscow, Idaho, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One disc was observed by seven male witnesses (Lark).
29 June 1947 Afternoon -
San Angelo, Texas, USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses.
29 June 1947 15:00 -
Tucson, Arizona , USA -
More than nine discs were observed by two witnesses in a city (Weaver).
29 June 1947 15:45 -
Des Moines, Iowa, USA -
A single file line of four "dirty white" round objects seen
29 June 1947 16:45 -
Clarion, Iowa, USA -
White oval/disc objects. Noise of dynamo heard.
29 June 1947 17:15 -
Sioux City, Iowa, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One disc was observed by two witnesses (Angus).
29 June 1947 21:07 -
San Leandro, California , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One oval object was observed by five male witnesses for 12 seconds (King).
In Mid- 1947 -
Pittsburg, Kansas, USA -
Navy commander sees disc-shaped craft.
In July 1947 -
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA -
Photo. Explanation: Coincidenc.
In Mid- 1947 -
Arcata, California , USA -
An object was tracked by radar. An unidentified object was tracked by radar (Ehlers). Explanation: AnomProp.
In July 1947 -
Pelee Island, Scudder Bay, Ontario, Canada -
A daytime disc was reported (Schramm).
July 1947 -
Roswell, New Mexico, USA -
Alleged UFO crash
In July 1947 00:30 -
Jyvaskyla, Finland -
Amateur Astronomer incident.
30 June 1947 04:00 -
Rogers, Arkansas, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One metallic disc was observed by one witness for a few minutes (Crumpler).
In July 1947 05:30 -
Edinburgh, Portobello Dist, UK -
Domed disc with transparent dome. Inside was occupant wearing dark clothes, standing beside instrument panel. Low hum sound.
In July 1947 Morning -
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA -
Several white objects, "fighting" in sky.
30 June 1947 09:10 -
Grand Canyon, Arizona , USA -
Navy Lieutenant incident. Two gray, circular objects about eight or ten feet diameter. Explanation: Meteor.
30 June 1947 10:00 -
Provo, Utah, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than 12 discs were observed by one male witness for two minutes (Eades).
In July 1947 Noon -
Spokane, Washington, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. More than six objects were observed by ten male witnesses (Tracy).
In July 1947 13:00 -
Jamsa, Finland -
Brown cigar exits cloud. Hovers for 2-3 minutes. Departure not seen.
30 June 1947 14:30 -
Hailey Nw, Idaho, USA -
V formation
In July 1947 14:30 -
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Death: Capt. William Davison killed while pursuing UFO.
30 June 1947 Afternoon -
Spokane, Washington, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One disc was observed by one witness (Allen).
In Mid- 1947 Afternoon -
Concord, New Hampshire, USA -
A daytime disc was reported.
30 June 1947 15:00 -
Astoria, Oregon, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two discs were observed by one male witness at a hospital for over one minute (Hayes; Hayes, J; Mourning).
In July 1947 16:00 -
Vasteras, Sweden -
Round silver metallic ovoid, makes instant 90 degree turn to to the west.
30 June 1947 17:45 -
Boise, Idaho, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One crescent-shaped object was observed by two witnesses for a few minutes (Donofrio). Explanation: Reflection.
30 June 1947 18:00 -
Tupelo, Arkansas, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by three witnesses briefly (Morris).
In July 1947 19:15 -
Svendborg, Denmark -
A daytime disc was reported.
30 June 1947 19:30 -
Albany, Georgia, USA -
Large bright plain metallic top-shaped object hovers 5-10 minutes. Witnesses drive away.
30 June 1947 20:00 -
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One light bulb-shaped object was observed by two witnesses for a few seconds (Bellam; Brehm). A whistling sound was heard.
In Mid- 1947 Evening -
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, USA -
Two objects were observed by one male witness (Larsen, R).
30 June 1947 Evening -
Falmouth, Massachusetts, USA -
Several discs circled in clouds for over one hour.
In Mid- 1947 Evening -
Cashmere, Washington, USA -
It was a clear, summer's evening in 1947 (or 1948 - I can't be sure of the exact year). The sun had just set over the.
30 June 1947 22:00 -
Norwood, Ohio, USA -
Six small discs orbit huge saucer. Several separate observers. News coverage.
30 June 1947 23:00 -
Mozambique -
Llandovery Castle incident. A cylindrical object, about 1000 feet long, was observed by 12 witnesses for a few seconds.
In July 1947 Night -
Teterboro Hwy6, New Jersey, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported at an airport.
30 June 1947 23:00 -
Tucumcari, New Mexico, USA -
Saucer flies east rapidly to the west at high speed for 6 seconds. ".not a meteor."
In Mid- 1947 23:30 -
Bay City, Michigan, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Boughton).
In Mid- 1947 24:00 -
Lubbock, Texas, USA -
5-yr-old playing in grandparent's peanut field; object descended to one feet above ground with "hum sound almost like musical tone." Entity called him telepathically by name. He rose up into doorway.
1 July 1947 -
Arkadelphia, Arkansas, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three discs were observed by one witness.
1 July 1947 -
White Sands, New Mexico, USA -
Listed for-the-record only - has been declared a hoax.
1 July 1947 07:45 -
Monterey, California , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One disc was observed by one female witness for 12 seconds (Goldstein).
1 July 1947 09:30 -
Chandler E, Arizona , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One silver disc was observed by one male witness for 2.5 minutes (Johnson; Nunn).
1 July 1947 11:00 -
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed by two witnesses (McKinsey).
1 July 1947 11:45 -
Portland, Oregon, USA -
3, then 10-12 silent discs tip side to side, follow river rapidly to the west northwest .
1 July 1947 Noon -
Madras, Oregon, USA -
Saw six discs maneuvering in the sky over Madras
1 July 1947 12:45 -
Dallas W Hwy183, Texas, USA -
Flat balloon disc flies to the southwest at cloud level for 14 seconds.
1 July 1947 12:50 -
Fort Stevens Annex, Oregon, USA -
Extremely bright disc maneuvers for 15 minutes. Flies to the north toward Columbia River.
1 July 1947 Daytime -
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. More than 60 discs were observed by one witness (Wallace).
1 July 1947 15:00 -
Pendleton, Oregon, USA -
6-9 shiny platters whiz overhead heading rapidly to the south.
1 July 1947 15:00 -
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -
Woman sees silver colored object 3' diameter, rapidly to the northeast with waver in motion. Not globe shaped.
1 July 1947 17:00 -
Bedeque Bay N, Prince Edward Island, Canada -
Object at 10,000 feet altitude flew rapidly to the south, dove earthward at one point, left contrail.
Mid- 1947 18:30 -
St Maries, Idaho, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Eight objects were observed by 15 witnesses (Johnson).
1 July 1947 Around 1900 -
Detroit, Michigan, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One oval object was observed by two female witnesses (Holson).
1 July 1947 19:30 -
Morrisonville, Wisconsin, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One oblong object was observed by one witness.
1 July 1947 20:00 -
De Kalb, Texas, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One disc was observed by three male witnesses briefly (Carson, W).
1 July 1947 20:45 -
Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One disc was observed by one male witness briefly (Stevens).
1 July 1947 20:45 -
Louisville, Kentucky, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One luminous disc was observed by one witness (Laemmle; Unger).
1 July 1947 21:30 -
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation.
1 July 1947 21:58 -
Charleston, South Carolina, USA -
Red disc flies north rapidly to the south extremely fast. Seen at Wilmington North Carolina at 2130h.
1 July 1947 Night -
Lincoln, Nebraska, USA -
Three objects were observed by three witnesses (Dodds).
1 July 1947 Night -
Buffalo, New York, USA -
One object was observed by one witness (Engelder).
1 July 1947 Night -
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One luminous disc was observed by four witnesses for over 15 minutes (Holbrook).
1 July 1947 23:00 -
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA -
13 silver discs fly to the south, to the east, then to the west. Blue disc zig-zags in northwest sky.
1 July 1947 23:30 -
Roxbury, Washington Park, Massachusetts, USA -
One saucer-shaped disc, straight level course moving rapidly to the W
2 July 1947 08:15 -
Lewiston, Idaho, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Four propeller-shaped objects were observed by five witnesses in a residential area (Bergh).
2 July 1947 Morning -
Springfield, Ohio, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Four round objects were observed by two male witnesses (Polan; Polen).
2 July 1947 Daytime -
Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One disc was observed by more than three witnesses.
2 July 1947 14:15 -
San Francisco, California , USA -
Highway Patrol incident.
2 July 1947 Afternoon -
Bedford, Virginia , USA -
One object was observed by more than four witnesses (Overstreet).
2 July 1947 15:00 -
Royal Oak, Michigan, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One ball was observed by one male witness in the suburbs (Trezise, S).
2 July 1947 16:30 -
North Bend Ese Us10, Washington, USA -
Washtub-shaped object.
2 July 1947 18:30 -
Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA -
Man and son watched daylight silver sphere move rapidly rapidly to the northwest, duration 3-4 minutes. "Definitely not an airplane."
2 July 1947 19:10 -
Burbank, California , USA -
Searchlights
2 July 1947 Evening -
Sioux City, Iowa, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three discs were observed by one female witness (Morrison; Smith).
2 July 1947 20:00 -
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA -
Two shiny 1' diameter silver discs hover, then leave slowly.
2 July 1947 20:00 -
Denver, Colorado , USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than two discs were observed by two male witnesses briefly (Martin).
2 July 1947 Evening -
De Kalb, Texas, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentified object at close range was observed by three male witnesses (Carson, W).
2 July 1947 20:50 -
Laurel E, Oregon, USA -
Three metallic discs play tag and circle very fast. Size of planes, high altitude. Shoot rapidly to the east.
2 July 1947 21:30 -
Rutland, Vermont, USA -
Fiery bright round object with cluster of lights, about three feet long, moved at terrific speed.
2 July 1947 21:50 -
Roswell, New Mexico, USA -
Large, glowing tub-saucer flies rapidly to the northwest overhead, at 800 kph, 450m altitude. (MUFON Journal).
2 July 1947 22:20 -
Lansing, Michigan, USA -
One object was observed by one witness (Marshall).
2 July 1947 22:55 -
Buckeye Lake, Ohio, USA -
One sparkler like object divided into 2.
2 July 1947 Night -
Nashville, Indiana, USA -
One object was observed by several witnesses.
2 July 1947 Night -
Texarkana, Texas, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One disc was observed by two witnesses (Robertson, W).
2 July 1947 Night -
Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness.
3 July 1947 -
Boone, Iowa, USA -
A daytime disc was reported.
3 July 1947 -
St. Maries, Idaho, USA -
Landing, seen by a family of ten in Northern Idaho, of eight huge objects
3 July 1947 03:30 -
Omaha, Nebraska, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Three discs were observed by one female witness for a few seconds (Nelson).
3 July 1947 06:00 -
Texarkana, Arkansas, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One football-shaped object was observed by two witnesses.
3 July 1947 07:00 -
Gainesville, Georgia, USA -
Man and boy watch three shiny silver saucers moving fast in formation.
3 July 1947 08:55 -
Denver, Colorado , USA -
Made 45 degree turn.
3 July 1947 Morning -
Magdelena, New Mexico, USA -
Barney Barnett finds crashed disc in arroyo.
3 July 1947 09:00 -
Corona Se, New Mexico, USA -
Max Brazel finds debris field with unusual wreckage, unknown symbols.
3 July 1947 09:30 -
Conowingo Dam, Maryland, USA -
Fishermen at dam watch 8 objects flying in string formation, hover. String would break up as 1-2 would leave and move on different course.
3 July 1947 10:30 -
Lockland, Ohio, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One round object was observed by one witness in a town.
3 July 1947 12:00 -
Keokuk Apt, Iowa, USA -
Flight Instructors incident.
3 July 1947 12:35 -
Nampa, Idaho, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by two male witnesses in a residential area (Hughes).
3 July 1947 13:00 -
San Diego W20M, California , USA -
Three discs rapidly to the east at 400mph, circle and fly back rapidly to the west. Wire service report.
3 July 1947 14:30 -
Brooksville, Maine, USA -
Astronomer saw about ten very light colored 50-100 ft wide
3 July 1947 Afternoon -
Walkerton, Indiana, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. More than two objects were observed by two female witnesses for over 25 minutes (Dixon).
3 July 1947 Afternoon -
England E6M, Arkansas, USA -
One object was observed by one witness (Hampton).
3 July 1947 Afternoon -
Asheville, North Carolina, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by four witnesses (Norwood).
3 July 1947 16:50 -
Santa Rosa Nas, California , USA -
50 feet diameter silver disc flew to the north, 1000 feet over runway, turned rapidly to the east toward town.
3 July 1947 17:00 -
Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by three witnesses for 2.5 minutes (Boyle).
3 July 1947 17:30 -
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three discs were observed by one witness at a park.
3 July 1947 17:45 -
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada -
Black cigar with flame from rear, left contrail. Flew rapidly to the south at 3km altitude.
3 July 1947 17:45 -
Augustine Cove, Prince Edward Island, Canada -
Farmer incident.
3 July 1947 Evening -
Corona, California , USA -
Dipped and turned, flew jagged zigzag course, southeast moving southwest
3 July 1947 Evening -
Redding, California , USA -
Large bright, fast triangle flew rapidly to the north. Silent. 7 discs seen north of Alturas the same day.
3 July 1947 21:00 -
Mendon, Vermont, USA -
Tubular (like flashlight) object with white head and green body moved at low altitude, moderate speed over meadow, moving southwest .
3 July 1947 21:30 -
Washington, District Of Columbia, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects were observed by two female witnesses at a lake for several minutes (Landry).
3 July 1947 21:30 -
Springfield W, Illinois, USA -
Four discs shoot across sky. Seen later in Decatur, Illinois.
3 July 1947 21:45 -
South Plainfield, New Jersey, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than four objects were observed by one witness for 30 seconds (Kronyak).
3 July 1947 21:45 -
Seattle, Washington, USA -
A hovering object was observed. One object was observed by two female witnesses (Lynn).
3 July 1947 22:00 -
Oakland, California , USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. A group of objects was observed by one witness in a city (Devaughn).
3 July 1947 22:30 -
Sioux City, Iowa, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by three male witnesses in a residential area (Kriv).
3 July 1947 Night -
Meriden, Connecticut, USA -
Several objects were observed.
3 July 1947 Night -
Buffalo, New York, USA -
One object was observed by one witness (Sheehy).
3 July 1947 Night -
Tiona, Pennsylvania, USA -
One object was observed by two male witnesses (Betts; Lavery).
3 July 1947 Night -
Crawfordsville, Indiana, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Five objects were observed by one male witness (Stanford, K).
3 July 1947 Night -
Decatur Hwy36, Illinois, USA -
More than two objects were observed by more than three male witnesses on a highway (Price, Claude).
4 July 1947 -
Kinport Range, Idaho, USA -
A daylight disc was observed by a male witness (Seymour).
4 July 1947 02:30 -
Redwood City, California , USA -
One object was observed by one witness for six seconds.
4 July 1947 04:40 -
Alexandria, Virginia , USA -
Writer incident.
4 July 1947 09:12 -
Emmett, Idaho, USA -
Five disc-shaped objects with flat bottoms and rough tops.
4 July 1947 10:30 -
Moscow E, Idaho, USA -
CAA incident.
4 July 1947 11:00 -
Redmond, Oregon, USA -
Multiple witnesses see four discs flying past at high speed. Explanation: RadarChaff.
4 July 1947 11:45 -
Clifton, Colorado , USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Two objects were observed by 12 witnesses on a farm (Burks).
4 July 1947 12:00 -
Tonopah, Nevada, USA -
Private Pilot incident.
4 July 1947 Daytime -
Borger, Texas, USA -
One object was observed by one witness (Maddox).
4 July 1947 13:00 -
Bakersfield, California , USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by one witness in a city (Culver).
4 July 1947 13:00 -
Troutdale, Oregon, USA -
Viewed through binoculars. V-shaped object flies rapidly to the northeast over Columbia River. Dips durng flight.
4 July 1947 13:00 -
Richland, Washington, USA -
A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by more than two female witnesses in a residential area for over one minute (Nordman).
4 July 1947 13:05 -
Portland, Oregon, USA -
Deputies incident. Explanation: RadarChaff.
4 July 1947 13:05 -
Portland, Oregon, USA -
Many over a wide area saw five large discs moving at high speed. Explanation: Debris.
4 July 1947 14:30 -
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness in a city briefly (Lawless).
4 July 1947 14:50 -
Twin Falls Park, Idaho, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Seven objects were observed by eight witnesses in a city briefly (Mitchell).
4 July 1947 Afternoon -
Fort Worth, Texas, USA -
Young woman driving on outskirts of Fort Worth, saw 25' diameter disc. She got out of her car and waved. Object tipped, occupants waved to her, then disc flew away in silence.
4 July 1947 Afternoon -
Little Rock, Arkansas, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness (Clayton; Parsel).
4 July 1947 Afternoon -
La Porte, Texas, USA -
Unidentified but otherwise conventional objects were sighted. 15 objects were observed by four female witnesses on the shore for a few minutes (Parchman).
4 July 1947 Afternoon -
Pocatello, Idaho, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Seven objects were observed by one witness (Seymour).
4 July 1947 15:00 -
Craig Ne, Montana, USA -
String of 12 silver plates went over couple while out fishing on bridge. Tumble and waver, vly rapidly to the northwest.
4 July 1947 16:00 -
Colorado Springs, Colorado , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness at a military facility briefly.
4 July 1947 16:00 -
Highland, California , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one female witness (Edwards).
4 July 1947 16:00 -
Roswell, New Mexico, USA -
Crash/retrieval of UFO wreckage and bodies, taken later to Roswell AFB. Body features: bald head, small sunken eyes, small nose, no ears, only four long slender fingers, long forearms. Explanation: Hoax.
4 July 1947 16:30 -
Brooklyn, New York, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted by mutliple independent witnesses, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation.
4 July 1947 Around 1700 -
Tacoma, Washington, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Six objects were observed by one witness (Oakley).
4 July 1947 17:00 -
Pattonville, Missouri, USA -
Aircraft Spotter incident.
4 July 1947 17:00 -
Seattle, Washington, USA -
Frank Ryman case
4 July 1947 17:20 -
Los Angeles, California , USA -
Pilot incident.
4 July 1947 17:30 -
Lake Jackson, Texas, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one female witness on the shore (Jacobs).
4 July 1947 17:30 -
Seattle, Washington, USA -
USCG incident. Explanation: Balloon.
4 July 1947 18:00 -
Elliott, North Dakota, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by three male witnesses briefly (Been).
4 July 1947 19:00 -
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects were observed by two female witnesses for two minutes (Dangerfield; Ellis; Welsh).
4 July 1947 19:00 -
Hauser Lake, Idaho, USA -
Shot straight up.
4 July 1947 20:00 -
Casper, Wyoming, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one female witness briefly (McLeod).
4 July 1947 20:00 -
Kansas City, Kansas, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Several objects were observed by three witnesses (Gustavson).
4 July 1947 20:30 -
Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Three objects were observed by one male witness (Seay).
4 July 1947 20:30 -
Malibu Beach, California , USA -
Flying discs were observed. Several discs were observed by one witness on the shore (Chester).
4 July 1947 20:30 -
Akron, Ohio, USA -
Two BF Goodrich executives and families. Round silver object to the east. Self luminous.
4 July 1947 Around 2100 -
Dubuque, Iowa, USA -
Six objects were observed by two witnesses for over 60 minutes (Korn).
4 July 1947 21:00 -
Elmira, Missouri, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Eight objects were observed by three female witnesses (Bisbee; James).
4 July 1947 21:00 -
Delaware, Ohio, USA -
Farmer and AAA official. 5 reddish saucers flies rapidly to the west fast. Slow and low trajectory. Explanation: Debris.
4 July 1947 21:12 -
Emmett, Idaho, USA -
UAL incident.
4 July 1947 21:20 -
Ontario, Oregon, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Four objects were observed by three witnesses for a few seconds.
4 July 1947 21:30 -
Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA -
Orange ball of light, "as big around as a barrel" scared woman, resolves into disc. Moved fast across sky, back again for 10 minutes, vanished suddenly.
4 July 1947 21:36 -
Texarkana, Arkansas, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two male witnesses briefly (Baird; Cannon; Morel; Pappas; Stone).
4 July 1947 22:00 -
St Paul, Minnesota, USA -
8cm disc flies low and slowly toward Holman Airport, to the ESE. Glowing.
4 July 1947 22:00 -
Utica W4M, Michigan, USA -
Zigzag maneuvers.
4 July 1947 22:00 -
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness (Jordan).
4 July 1947 Around 2200 -
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by three witnesses in a city for six seconds (Laviolette).
4 July 1947 Around 2200 -
Detroit, Michigan, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Two shifting-shape objects were observed by two male witnesses (Jeffers).
4 July 1947 22:30 -
Port Huron Sw, Michigan, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. 24 objects were observed by 14 female witnesses (Warner).
4 July 1947 Night -
Park Lake, Michigan, USA -
One object was observed by one witness.
4 July 1947 Night -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than two objects were observed by one female witness on a road (Bauer; Wolfe, Andrew).
4 July 1947 Night -
East St John, New Brunswick, Canada -
One object was observed by two male witnesses (Falkjar, P).
4 July 1947 23:00 -
Denver, Colorado , USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than two objects were observed by two female witnesses for a few minutes (Perrin; Walgren).
4 July 1947 23:30 -
Datil Se, New Mexico, USA -
Silver disc crashed in arroyo, three alien bodies recovered. Explanation: Hoax.
4 July 1947 23:45 -
West Trenton, New Jersey, USA -
Doctor incident. Explanation: Meteor.
In early July 1947 -
Nashville, Tennessee, USA -
Disc landed on flying field, two strange little men, "all heads, arms, and legs, and glowing like fireflies" emerged from it and gestured toward the witness.
5 July 1947 -
Waterbury, Connecticut, USA -
More than one, silvery blue discs, seen in defined orbits over and over, by three independent witnesses.
5 July 1947 -
Lowell, Michigan, USA -
One object was observed by one witness.
5 July 1947 -
Beaver, Utah, USA -
One object was observed by one female witness (Osborne).
5 July 1947 -
Bellefontaine, Ohio, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses (Mifflin).
In early July 1947 -
Albert Lea, Minnesota, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One round object was observed by one experienced male witness on a railroad (Schultz, W).
5 July 1947 05:00 -
San Pedro, California , USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Three objects were observed by one male witness for several minutes (Dwiggins; Freeman; Hix; Levine).
5 July 1947 08:00 -
Toledo, Ohio, USA -
One object was observed by one witness for a few minutes (Rex).
5 July 1947 08:00 -
Sacramento, California , USA -
Two discs zoom in from west, one banks sharply over city, headed moving rapidly to the north, vapor trails. "Seemed to stand on one edge as it turned."
5 July 1947 08:30 -
Dana Point, California , USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Two objects were observed by two male witnesses (Street).
5 July 1947 Morning -
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA -
More than two objects were observed by two witnesses.
5 July 1947 09:00 -
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA -
Five discs fly to the east, one circles city. 5 witnesses in afternoon see orb fly in-and-out of clouds.
5 July 1947 10:00 -
Denver, Colorado , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness (Zimmerman).
5 July 1947 10:45 -
Spokane, Washington, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed by two male witnesses (Gregg).
5 July 1947 11:00 -
Mountain View, California , USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by four male witnesses briefly (Fernandez; Sigala).
5 July 1947 11:10 -
Blanchard, Louisiana, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Four objects were observed by four witnesses (Young).
5 July 1947 Noon -
Walnut Hills, Ohio, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects were observed by two witnesses (Taylor).
5 July 1947 12:40 -
Seattle, Washington, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Two objects were observed by one female witness at a park for five minutes (Cain; Frye; Larson; Meisenbach).
5 July 1947 13:00 -
Fort Collins, Colorado , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one female witness at an oil field for five minutes (Mason).
5 July 1947 Daytime -
Woodland, California , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one female witness briefly (Cavalli).
5 July 1947 Daytime -
Portland, Oregon, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than two objects were observed by two female witnesses (Anderson).
5 July 1947 13:00 -
Tacoma, Washington, USA -
Two "spools" connected by rod.
5 July 1947 13:00 -
Payette, Idaho, USA -
Surveyors incident.
5 July 1947 13:15 -
Augusta, Maine, USA -
12 discs seen moving rapidly in a straight line by program director of WRDO to the north northeast toward Bangor.
5 July 1947 13:45 -
Shreveport, Louisiana, USA -
Trucker incident.
5 July 1947 15:00 -
Covington, Kentucky, USA -
Circular object with legs on underside flies overhead. Same seen in Chicago.
5 July 1947 15:00 -
Santa Rosa, California , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two male witnesses (McEntire).
In early July 1947 15:00 -
Amfreville, France -
Woman on motor scooter saw 10 feet long oval object in road, got to within 100m. two little beings, 3' tall, dressed in gray with gray headgear, busied about. When she blew horn they rushed back inside, rose.
5 July 1947 15:00 -
Anaconda, Montana, USA -
Man saw 6 silver objects fluttering at they traveled to the east. Woman saw three fluttering object that disappeared to the east. Clear sky. Both called police.
5 July 1947 15:10 -
Camden, New Jersey, USA -
Teens incident.
5 July 1947 15:20 -
Albany, Oregon, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by two male witnesses for 18 seconds (Tannich).
5 July 1947 16:10 -
Boise, Idaho, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Three objects were observed by over 11 male witnesses for over one minute (Baker, D; Vanderhoef).
In early July 1947 Around 1700 -
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -
July 1947 around 5 pm I saw a gray disc-like object in the sky which newscaster Cedric Adams mentioned later
5 July 1947 17:30 -
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness briefly (Anderson).
5 July 1947 Dusk -
El Dorado, Arkansas, USA -
One object was observed by one witness (Boyland).
5 July 1947 18:20 -
Charleston, South Carolina, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by more than four witnesses for two minutes (Babson; Cameron; Cothran).
5 July 1947 19:00 -
Neapolis, Ohio, USA -
TWA flight crew see propeller-shaped object. It rotates slowly beneath the airliner flying at 200mph.
5 July 1947 19:00 -
Pond Lake, Michigan, USA -
Zigzag maneuvers.
5 July 1947 19:00 -
Walnut Grove, California , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by more than three female witnesses for 18 seconds (Capitola; Nelson).
5 July 1947 19:00 -
Dell Rapids, South Dakota, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses (Dahl).
5 July 1947 19:30 -
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, USA -
Flying discs were observed. Numerous blue discs were observed in rainy weather by one female witness in a residential area for a few seconds (Willis).
5 July 1947 19:45 -
Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, USA -
One object was observed by one witness briefly (Tucker).
5 July 1947 19:45 -
Omaha, Nebraska, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by more than three female witnesses for over three minutes (Bauer).
5 July 1947 Evening -
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one female witness (Hamal).
5 July 1947 Evening -
Aberdeen, Idaho, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Numerous objects were observed by one male witness (Smith, J).
5 July 1947 20:00 -
Meeker, Oklahoma, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by two witnesses (Hall).
In early July 1947 Around 2000 -
Maywood, Illinois, USA -
1947 UFO sighting: sometime in early summer Time: after dark (between 7 - 9 pm) Place: Maywood Illinois not far from O'hare Airbase (n
5 July 1947 20:30 -
Birmingham, Alabama, USA -
Procession of objects. Photo
5 July 1947 20:30 -
Norfolk, Virginia , USA -
Several objects were observed by two witnesses (Owens; Taylor).
5 July 1947 20:50 -
Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Three objects were observed by one witness briefly (Alexander; Seay).
5 July 1947 20:55 -
Zanesville Apt, Ohio, USA -
Two silent ovoid objects fly just under clouds rapidly to the northeast fast.
5 July 1947 21:30 -
Wenham, Massachusetts, USA -
Two or three white, illuminated saucer-shaped discs seen moving, speed of aircraft, by anonymous Wenham woman.
5 July 1947 22:00 -
Bedford, New Hampshire, USA -
One object was observed by one witness for over one minute (Wiggin).
5 July 1947 22:00 -
Norwalk, Ohio, USA -
Six objects were observed by four witnesses (Baker).
5 July 1947 22:00 -
Valdosta, Georgia, USA -
Woman sights small aluminum plates, it flies behind treeline.
5 July 1947 22:30 -
Dallas, Texas, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects were observed by four male witnesses briefly (McEwen; Mead; Reeder; Saunders).
5 July 1947 22:30 -
Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Numerous objects were observed by over 40 witnesses.
5 July 1947 22:45 -
New Milford S, Pennsylvania, USA -
Two objects were observed by one witness (Horton).
5 July 1947 22:45 -
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA -
Two objects were observed by two male witnesses (Mossbaugh).
In early July 1947 Around 2300 -
Llandovery Castle, Wales, UK -
An object was observed from a car. One object was observed by more than five witnesses.
5 July 1947 Night -
Chester, Indiana, USA -
Three objects were observed by more than six male witnesses (Kramer, R).
In early July 1947 23:00 -
Straits, Madagascar -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 300 feet across, was observed by more than five witnesses for two minutes (King).
In early July 1947 Around 2300 -
Madagascar Straits, Mozambique -
An object was observed from a car. One object was observed by two female experienced witnesses on the ocean for a few minutes (King).
5 July 1947 23:35 -
Janesville, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal light flying in ovals, rapidly to the northwest at terrific speed, growing tails as it disappeared from view.
5 July 1947 23:40 -
Detroit, Michigan, USA -
Six objects were observed by two witnesses for five minutes (Behen).
6 July 1947 -
USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.
6 July 1947 -
Reno, Nevada, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness.
6 July 1947 -
Economy, Nova Scotia, Canada -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by one witness (Berry).
6 July 1947 00:20 -
Paterson, New Jersey, USA -
Object shape "of the full moon" from southeast rapidly to the northwest.
6 July 1947 00:30 -
Eugene, Oregon, USA -
Big bright shiny disc flies slowly. Line radiate outward from it. Cloudy night.
6 July 1947 02:00 -
Flint, Michigan, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Thompson).
6 July 1947 05:00 -
Pocatello, Idaho, USA -
Father and son in car driving through city at dawn, see 3' disc with bulge land on street, made jerky movements, then shot straight up.
6 July 1947 06:00 -
Hollywood, Florida, USA -
A flying disc was observed. One disc, about 20 feet across, was observed by four witnesses in a swamp for over one minute (Walsh, F).
6 July 1947 06:40 -
Ashland, Oregon, USA -
Doctor and two families camping at McKee Bridge. Silver disc at 7000 feet altitude, overhead.
6 July 1947 07:10 -
Spokane, Washington, USA -
Two objects like aluminum toy propellers fly to the south, stop, rise vertically until gone.
6 July 1947 Morning -
Tatnuck, Massachusetts, USA -
Numerous objects were observed by three witnesses.
6 July 1947 Morning -
Cody, Wyoming, USA -
Four objects were observed by one female witness (Walters).
6 July 1947 Morning -
Pasco, Washington, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Two objects were observed by one male witness near a nuclear test site (Isaacson).
6 July 1947 09:30 -
Tampa, Florida, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by one witness for over three minutes (Kleiser, E).
6 July 1947 10:00 -
Lake Lotawana, Missouri, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by 11 female witnesses on a farm for over one minute (Chiddix; Long; Peterson).
6 July 1947 10:00 -
Tioga, Louisiana, USA -
A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by four witnesses for over one minute (Lacroix).
6 July 1947 12:42 -
Portland, Oregon, USA -
Shot straight up.
6 July 1947 Daytime -
Oakland, Iowa, USA -
One object was observed by one witness briefly (Cooper).
6 July 1947 Daytime -
Amarillo, Texas, USA -
More than two objects were observed by four witnesses (Hoover).
6 July 1947 Daytime -
Bozeman, Montana, USA -
A group of objects was observed by one witness.
6 July 1947 Daytime -
Pathfinder Dam, Wyoming, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two male witnesses at a lake (Browder).
6 July 1947 Daytime -
Kansas City, Kansas, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by one witness briefly (Mehner).
6 July 1947 13:00 -
Logansport, Indiana, USA -
Farmer incident.
6 July 1947 Daytime -
Lewiston, Idaho, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Numerous objects were observed by 200 witnesses.
6 July 1947 13:00 -
Boise Se10M, Idaho, USA -
Airline passenger watches disc flash by rapidly to the southwest. Stewardess rushes to look.
6 July 1947 13:30 -
Idaho Springs, Colorado , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses (Price).
6 July 1947 13:30 -
Mill Valley, California , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation.
6 July 1947 13:45 -
Clay Center, Kansas, USA -
Silvery circular object 30-50 feet diameter pacing the aircraft. Explanation: Reflection.
6 July 1947 14:00 -
Memphis, Tennessee, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One disc was observed by two witnesses briefly (Conrow; Leatherwood).
6 July 1947 14:00 -
Eagle, Idaho, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two male witnesses for a few minutes (Frost).
6 July 1947 14:45 -
Encampment, Wyoming, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by three male witnesses for under two minutes (Kenney, D).
6 July 1947 14:45 -
South Central, Wyoming, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by three witnesses for under two minutes (Kenney).
6 July 1947 15:00 -
Bartlesville, Ok, Kansas, USA -
Phillips Petroleum incident.
6 July 1947 Afternoon -
Charleston, South Carolina, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by four witnesses for over one minute (Brown; O'Brien).
6 July 1947 Afternoon -
Tempe, Arizona , USA -
Landed remotely.
6 July 1947 15:00 -
Glenrock E1M Hwy87, Wyoming, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness briefly (Drury; Gibson).
6 July 1947 Afternoon -
Santa Cruz N, California , USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness (Mayberry).
6 July 1947 Afternoon -
Meridian, Mississippi, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Five objects were observed by four male witnesses (Fleming).
6 July 1947 Afternoon -
Sioux City, Iowa, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Verzani).
6 July 1947 15:00 -
Acampo, California , USA -
Objects were observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. A daytime disc was observed by more than three female witnesses (Smith; Spotts).
6 July 1947 15:00 -
Clearwater, Florida, USA -
Flying discs were observed. More than two discs were observed by two female witnesses in a residential area for over one minute (Park).
6 July 1947 15:00 -
Casa Grande E, Arizona , USA -
Two discs converge here, one from west, one from northeast, play tag, shoot rapidly to the south.
6 July 1947 15:00 -
Fairfield-Suisan AFB, California , USA -
Highly reflective round flat object having no wings or tail, confidential pilot
6 July 1947 15:30 -
Freeport N, Illinois, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two male witnesses for over ten minutes (Schirmer, Elmer).
6 July 1947 16:00 -
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -
A daytime disc was observed by six witnesses in a residential area for over three minutes.
6 July 1947 16:00 -
Savannah, Georgia, USA -
1, then two more, metallic ovoid objects fly to the ESE, descriptions differ.
6 July 1947 16:30 -
Hagerstown, Maryland, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Five objects were observed by one witness briefly (Ganoe). Explanation: Aircraft.
6 July 1947 17:10 -
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA -
Three shiny discs in delta formation fly rapidly to the north high and fast, enter cloud.
6 July 1947 17:15 -
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA -
Silver orb shoots rapidly to the southwest faster than any plane at 10,000 feet altitude. Rod sticks through center.
6 July 1947 17:30 -
Darlington, South Carolina, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. More than 10 objects were observed by one male witness (Howle; Watts).
6 July 1947 17:30 -
Emporia, Kansas, USA -
Low flying shiny circular object, floated like dirigible near ground over wheat field, veered slowly moving southwest over hill.
6 July 1947 17:45 -
Seattle, Washington, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One shiny disc was observed by one female witness on a highway for six seconds (Amber; Haarval; Panzler; Quinn; Toner).
6 July 1947 18:00 -
Boise, Idaho, USA -
Silver discs whirls and changes directions several times in several minutes, as if searching for something.
6 July 1947 18:00 -
Terrace Park, Ohio, USA -
"Shiny silver plates" travel north moving rapidly to the south at high rate of speed, gain altitude.
6 July 1947 Around 1800 -
Norman, Oklahoma, USA -
University dean of engineering and four others, watch 1, then two more UFOs rapidly to the west at very high speed, 20,000 feet altitude.
6 July 1947 18:00 -
Mora, New Mexico, USA -
Classic disc flies north rapidly to the south fast. Letter to Albuquerque Journal 1947-07-09
6 July 1947 18:00 -
Richmond Nw, Virginia , USA -
12 shiny metallic discs wave and flip, rapidly to the north at 500 feet altitude, below clouds.
6 July 1947 18:30 -
Conroe, Texas, USA -
More than five objects were observed by seven female witnesses (Cooley, J; Marshall; Reid, A; Shelansky).
6 July 1947 18:30 -
Anadarko, Oklahoma, USA -
Round object flies rapidly to the west "awfully fast."
6 July 1947 18:45 -
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses briefly (Davis).
6 July 1947 19:00 -
Portsmouth, Virginia , USA -
Black disc flew rapidly to the northwest. Silent flight "as if towed."
6 July 1947 Around 1900 -
Wenham, Massachusetts, USA -
Caretaker of Kimble Estate saw more than one disc pass at a low altitude, appeared to crash but no traces.
6 July 1947 19:00 -
West Hartford, Connecticut, USA -
Three families including a physician see reddish brown disc moving at great speed in a straight line rapidly to the northwest.
6 July 1947 19:00 -
Londonderry, New Hampshire, USA -
Two large discs at 2000-3000 feet altitude, moving fast northeast moving southwest, made whistling noise.
6 July 1947 19:00 -
Edgewood, Texas, USA -
Light colored 40 feet diameter disc, flew faster than a plane, just below clouds. Rises rapidly to the northwest.
6 July 1947 19:00 -
Faucett S Us71, Missouri, USA -
Starlike silver disc dips and climbs again, shoots rapidly to the northeast very fast.
6 July 1947 19:05 -
Gretna, Nebraska, USA -
Aluminum sphere "went straight east rapidly to the west" at very high altitude, fast.
6 July 1947 19:30 -
Havelock, Nebraska, USA -
One object was observed by four witnesses (Darlington; Goldfein; Serb).
6 July 1947 19:45 -
Ferguson, Missouri, USA -
Silent disc flew rapidly to the east.
6 July 1947 Evening -
Rock Creek E5M, Minnesota, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness for two minutes (Dion).
6 July 1947 20:25 -
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation.
6 July 1947 20:30 -
Shreveport, Louisiana, USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses briefly (Ayers; Davis).
6 July 1947 20:30 -
Edgewood Lake, Alabama, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. More than two objects were observed by one male witness (Miz; Plumstead).
6 July 1947 20:30 -
Rochester, New York, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, in a residential area for six seconds (Ohley, K).
6 July 1947 20:45 -
Birmingham, Alabama, USA -
Photo. Up to 11 discs and 40 nocturnal lights sighted. Discs whirl, fly rapidly to the west. Bluebook report. Explanation: Flare.
6 July 1947 20:56 -
Dallas, Texas, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two male witnesses in a city briefly (Lovelace).
6 July 1947 21:00 -
Copenhagen, Denmark -
A daytime disc was reported in a city for two minutes.
6 July 1947 21:05 -
Denver, Colorado , USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation.
6 July 1947 21:30 -
Hollywood, California , USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. 10 objects were observed by one female witness briefly (Becker; Corey; Harris; Shriver; Thompson).
6 July 1947 21:30 -
Kankakee, Illinois, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Five objects were observed by two witnesses for a few seconds (Hendrickson).
6 July 1947 Around 2200 -
Walkerville, Ontario, Canada -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness for a few minutes.
6 July 1947 22:20 -
Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA -
One object was observed by one witness (Fenstermacher; O'Connor).
6 July 1947 22:30 -
Woodlawn, Maryland, USA -
Four luminous discs drift to to the west at cloud altitude.
6 July 1947 22:30 -
Preston, Ontario, Canada -
A flying disc was observed. One red disc was observed by one female witness in a town for over one minute (Smith).
6 July 1947 22:31 -
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA -
One object was observed by four witnesses.
6 July 1947 22:36 -
Palmdale, California , USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. More than four objects were observed by one female witness (Herdliska).
6 July 1947 23:00 -
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by three female witnesses (Marshall; Oliver).
6 July 1947 23:00 -
Waterloo, Iowa, USA -
One object was observed by one witness briefly (Denning).
6 July 1947 Night -
Stratford, Connecticut, USA -
Spinning in air.
6 July 1947 Night -
Fremont, Ohio, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed by two witnesses, a married couple (Jenck).
6 July 1947 Night -
Covington, Kentucky, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Rolfes).
6 July 1947 23:15 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness (Carlin; Wilkinson).
6 July 1947 23:30 -
East Providence, Rhode Island, USA -
Disc with maltese cross, straight northerly course.
6 July 1947 23:50 -
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one female witness in a residential area (Lasseson, C).
7 July 1947 -
Great Pond, Maine, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Williams).
7 July 1947 -
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico -
Flying discs were observed. Two discs were observed.
7 July 1947 -
Athol, Massachusetts, USA -
Falling leaf motion.
7 July 1947 -
Dayton, Ohio, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than two objects were observed by two witnesses (Miller, Ed).
7 July 1947 -
South Bend, Indiana, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One copper object was observed by two male witnesses (Kuritz).
7 July 1947 -
Phoenix, Heard Bldg, Arizona , USA -
A daytime disc was reported.
7 July 1947 -
Mexicali, Mexico -
Radio announcer station XEFI reported 5 discs sighted over Mexicali and two over Ciudad Juarez.
7 July 1947 -
Orchard Lake, Michigan, USA -
A daytime disc was reported.
7 July 1947 -
Haw Creek, North Carolina, USA -
A daylight disc was observed by a male witness (Meekins).
7 July 1947 -
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness.
7 July 1947 -
Eagle Se, Wisconsin, USA -
One object was observed by one witness (Southey, R).
7 July 1947 -
Phoenix, Arizona, USA -
Rhodes photos
7 July 1947 00:10 -
Huntington, West Virginia, USA -
4-6 orange glowing saucer-shaped object flew in zig-zag path moving rapidly to the northeast from east over city.
7 July 1947 01:35 -
Beverly Shores, Indiana, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.
7 July 1947 02:00 -
Columbia, Missouri, USA -
50-60 luminous discs in V formation. Whirl, honk like geese, rapidly to the north. Explanation: Birds.
7 July 1947 02:00 -
Walnut Hills, Ohio, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than three objects were observed by one witness briefly (Smith).
7 July 1947 02:05 -
Rutland Power Plant, Vermont, USA -
Hovered.
7 July 1947 02:30 -
Milton, Massachusetts, USA -
Hovering objects were observed. Four objects were observed by four male witnesses at a factory for over one minute (Irwin, E; Stewart, J; Wilson).
7 July 1947 05:00 -
North Buffalo, New York, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by four witnesses in a city (Amerati).
7 July 1947 Dawn -
Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness.
7 July 1947 06:12 -
Riverside, California , USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Numerous objects were observed by one witness on a highway (Allen; Stell).
7 July 1947 06:30 -
Greensboro Sw, North Carolina, USA -
Zigzag maneuvers.
7 July 1947 06:45 -
Rockford, Illinois, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness briefly (Luckey).
7 July 1947 07:00 -
Brazel Ranch, New Mexico, USA -
Major Jesse Marcel, Cav Calvert and enlisted man gather two carloads of strange material at Brazel ranch crash site.
7 July 1947 08:00 -
Charleston, South Carolina, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness briefly (Kornahrens; Oltman; Strickland).
7 July 1947 08:00 -
Shreveport, Louisiana, USA -
Remnant trace. Hoax. Mysterious tube inside 16" disc remnant was a fluorescent light starter. Explanation: Hoax.
7 July 1947 08:15 -
Pacific Grove, California , USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses (Rahm).
7 July 1947 Morning -
Spokane, Washington, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by four female witnesses (Reehl).
7 July 1947 09:00 -
Gretna, Nebraska, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses for over one minute (Reibold; Sniffen). Explanation: Debris.
7 July 1947 Morning -
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA -
Hovering objects were observed. Two objects were observed by more than three witnesses at a school for ten minutes.
7 July 1947 Morning -
Pocatello, Idaho, USA -
More than two objects were observed by six witnesses.
7 July 1947 09:00 -
Lakeview, Oregon, USA -
Four discs weave about in sky. All rapidly to the south.
7 July 1947 09:00 -
Hickam Field, Hawaii, USA -
A bright silver object about the angular size of the moon. Explanation: Balloon.
7 July 1947 09:25 -
Okauchee, Wisconsin, USA -
Instructor incident.
7 July 1947 09:55 -
Reno, Nevada, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by four witnesses at a mountain for under two minutes (Brackett; Rose).
7 July 1947 10:00 -
Culver City, California , USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Two objects were observed by 15 witnesses (Keel).
7 July 1947 10:00 -
Santa Rosa, California , USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than eight objects were observed by four witnesses.
7 July 1947 10:00 -
Springfield Ne, Missouri, USA -
Three friends watch a flat, shiny disc follow a private plane. Appeared to be rolling over steadily.
7 July 1947 10:10 -
Edwards AFB, California, USA -
A yellowish-white sphere about 5-10 ft diameter oscillating. Explanation: Balloon.
7 July 1947 10:20 -
Peavine Foothills, Nevada, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Three objects were observed by four male witnesses briefly (Giusti).
7 July 1947 10:35 -
San Carlos, California , USA -
30 round silvery objects circle over one spot at 2000 feet altitude.
7 July 1947 11:30 -
Seattle, Washington, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation.
7 July 1947 11:30 -
Elkhorn 10M, Wisconsin, USA -
White ball at 3000 feet altitude.
7 July 1947 11:55 -
Kansas City, Missouri, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness (Schniderman).
7 July 1947 12:00 -
Towanda, Pennsylvania, USA -
Two 20cm discs with intense light, bob and weave 5m from house, soar up and gone.
7 July 1947 Daytime -
San Agustin, New Mexico, USA -
Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. They were observed by several witnesses on the plains (Anderson, Buskirk).
7 July 1947 13:00 -
Glasgow, Illinois, USA -
Amateur Astronomer incident.
7 July 1947 13:00 -
Enid, Oklahoma, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness (Herbig).
7 July 1947 Daytime -
Phillipsburg, New Jersey, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses (Isarek).
7 July 1947 Daytime -
Dos Rios, California , USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed by one female witness briefly (Garner).
7 July 1947 13:00 -
East Point, Georgia, USA -
Featureless bright silver disc flies by for 10 minutes.
7 July 1947 13:00 -
Cicero, Illinois, USA -
Very large silver disc, four small discs follow.
7 July 1947 13:05 -
Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two male witnesses (Henderson; Johnson, I).
7 July 1947 13:30 -
Malibu Beach, California , USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Four objects were observed by three witnesses on the shore (Chase).
7 July 1947 14:00 -
Duluth, Minnesota, USA -
One object was observed by more than four witnesses for 18 seconds (Singpiel).
7 July 1947 14:00 -
Lakeland, Florida, USA -
Five round shiny objects in the northeast climbing at 7,500 ft; shrill noise heard. Explanation: Psych.
7 July 1947 14:20 -
Coldwater Canyon, California , USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses (McAdams).
7 July 1947 14:30 -
East Lansing, Michigan, USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses briefly.
7 July 1947 Afternoon -
McAlester, Oklahoma, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Alexander).
7 July 1947 15:00 -
Sarasota S, Gulf Of Mexico, Florida, USA -
Round flat silver "blimp" flew rapidly to the southwest. Vanished and reappeared.
7 July 1947 15:00 -
Amfreville-la-Mi-Voie, France -
Disc landed on banks of Seine R. two short humanoids, 3' tall, reboard. UFO lifts off silently, rapidly to the southeast.
7 July 1947 15:10 -
Hollywood, California , USA -
Hovering objects were observed. Six objects were observed by one male witness.
7 July 1947 15:15 -
Berkley, Virginia , USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses briefly (Greang; Kelly; Patterson; Pillow; Webster).
7 July 1947 15:20 -
Memphis, Tennessee, USA -
6m coin-shaped discs fly rapidly to the southwest in diamond formation, play tag, starts and stops.
7 July 1947 15:30 -
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Physiological effects were noted. More than 10 objects were observed by 16 male witnesses for a few seconds (Toms).
7 July 1947 15:30 -
St Louis, Missouri, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Less than seven objects were observed by one male witness (Emert; Hooley; Tanner).
7 July 1947 16:00 -
Phoenix, Arizona , USA -
Photos (2). Heard whoosh, grabbed camera, from backyard too |