While walking on U. S. Highway #92 7 July 47, at approximately 1 mile east of Lakeland, Fla., between 1300 and 1400 hours observer's attention was attracted skyward by a swishing noise which seemed to sing with a shrill whine. He saw 5 shiny objects going upward from 5,000 ft to approximately 7,500 feet in just a few seconds (between 15 - 30). They were traveling northeast and in an upward direction as they disappeared in flight. He thought they were a mile from him when first sighted. Griffin observed 2 spots on either side of the missile and an additional spot in the center which he believed to be the tail. The objects did not have wings and the witness thought they were jet jobs. It appeared to him that the leading jet (of plastic appearance) was towing the four other shining objects.
NOTES: Griffin made a model of what he saw and forwarded it as an exhibit. (See file)
RELEVANT FACTS: He is a very excitable person, very talkative possessing an exaggerated imagination and inclined to impress people with his continuous verbal chatter. Questioning of neighbors & associates disclosed that he belonged to no subversive organization.
Evaluation of source: "B"; of information "3"