23 April 1954 09:30
Pittsfield, Maine, USA
Silver circular saucer shaped object with a dome
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd E. and Rose Belle Robinson saw a silver circular saucer-shaped object with a dome 1/2 the size of the base that was the source of constantly flashing brilliant light, making a loud sound like a swarm of bees, which hovered at about 70° azimuth without tilting, flew horizontally with a whirlwind effect and cold air that moved stones underneath its path, then it rose vertically at 30° azimuth without tilting until out of sight. An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft.One star, about 80 feet across, was observed by two witnesses for four minutes (Rose Belle Robinson).
Hynek rating: DD: Daylight Discs
Vallee rating: CE1: UFO comes within 500 feet of the witness, but no after effects are suffered by the witness or the surrounding area.
Vallee reliability rating: 342: Reliable source, firsthand; site visit by a skilled analyst; natural explanation requires major alteration of one parameter.
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