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U.S. Air Force Analysis of Flying Objects in the United States, 101-172
U.S. Department of War · 210 pages · text by OCR, confidence 99%
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From the source:Release of 2026-06-12 Includes a "Check-List - Unidentified Flying Objects" that contains details about the incident. Many summaries also include witness lists or statements and other narrative reports or descriptions.
CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
1. Date 29 July 1948
Incidort # 151
2. Time 0955
3. Location Northeastern part of Indianapolis, Indiana (See attached sketch of location)
h. Name of observers Mr. James W. Toney & Mr. Robert Huggins
5. Occupation of observers Both employees of W. O. Jones Rug Cleaners
6. Address of observer Toney: 235 So Bradley, Indianapolis
Huggins: 5040 Indianaola, Indianapolis
7. Place of observation
(See attached drawing of location)
8. Number of objects 1
9. Distance of object from observer N/S - not over a few hundred feet
16. Time in sight N/S
11. Altitude 30 feet - just above tree-tops
12. Speed 25 to 30 MPH
13. Direction of flight Headed south in bank to left
15. Tactics gliding with no apparent spinning action
15. Sound no discernible sound
16. Size 6 to 8 feet long by 1-1/2 to 2 feet wide (See attach drwg.)
17. Color Aluminum and shiny in color
18. Shape Shaped like a broad short propeller (See attached drwg.)
19. Odor detected N/S
20. Apparent construction aluminium construction
21. Exhaust trails None
22. Weather conditions CAVU - no clouds
23. Effect on clouds No clouds
24. Sketches or photographs 2
25. Manner of disappearance Went down in wooded area (seemingly)
26. Romarks: (over)
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