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INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET *(To be filled out and retained in files)* 1. Date of Observation: 4 October 1948 Incident 181 2. Time of Observation: Approx 1430 hours, local time 3. Where was Object(s) Sighted: Near Dayton, Ohio 4. Observer's Position: From a C-47 at 6,000 feet. (i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.) 5. Name and Address of Observer: Maj C. M. Smartt, Pilot, 2349 AF Ordnance, Hamilton AF Base 6. Occupation and/or Hobbies: Pilot and Ordnance Officer 7. Attention Attracted to Object(s) by: Came close enough to cause him to duck in order to avoid collision 8. Number of Object(s) Sighted: Three or four 9. Size of Object(s): 1-1/2 feet long and 9 inches across 10. Color of Object(s): silver or silvery white 11. Shape (Sketch if Possible): teardrop 12. Nature of Luminosity: N/S 13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: Seemed fairly close 14. Speed of Object(s): Appeared to be traveling very fast 15. Time in Sight: a second 16. Tactics: Traveled in straight line in gradual descent 17. Sound Made by Object(s): None noticed 18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): East 19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance): Metallic 20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail: No evidence of exhaust except for slight tail on tear-drop object 21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time: heavy visibility for 15 miles 22. Manner of Disappearance: Disappeared under wing of aircraft Peculiarities Noted: (over) 23. Summary of Incident: (Attach a Separate Sheet if Additional Space is Needed)