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1. DATE· TIME GROUP . LOCATION
1 Jan 53 2/0345E (
Creig, Eontana
3. SOURCE 1. CONCLUSION
Varied (Civ) "11 (URIDENTIFLLD)
NUMBER OF OBJECTS 10 secord observation possible leteor based on duration and
One speod of fli,ght. But obsoavable charicteristics not in mcord
S. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUNMARY AND ANALYSIS with this evalnation
10 Seconds Objects, 25-40' long ; and lå-25' thick with appearance of two
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION soup bowls put together, was first dbserved to be travaling
relatively slow, then begen to dlinb at a high rate of I speed.J
Ghound-Visual Sources stated I that object was near then at a lar altitude.
7. COURSE Ovject appeared to have several lighted windows in the side.
Speed ontlmated at 3,600 mph. Speed entimated at 3,600 mph.
Northenst. Northenst (It is felt that the observers sihted sighted an object an object
. PHOTOS 8. PHOTOS unidentified to them, probably unidentified to then, probably a kmowm object or object or
phonomenon, which has s bcen exaggerated been exaggerated in their minds). in their minds).
Yes
5No 5No
9. PHYSICA PHYSICAL DENCE
Yes
No
FORM
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Craig, Pontana 3 January 1953
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I. Doscription of Incident
At Oloo a three sources observed an aerial object 25 to L0 feet long and
18 to 25 fost tnick with the appearance soup bowls put together. Thore
ware several lighted windows with what appeared to be a porthole on the side.
The object moved slowly at first, then began a rapid clirb. The manner of dis-
appearance unspecified. The object appeared to 300 yards
distance from the observers n altitude of to 15 feet.
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II.I Discussion of Incident
An investigation of
one caso, relatively experienced persons.
III. Conclusion
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BOWLS PUT TOGETHER. SEVERAL LIGHTED VINDOWS WITH WHAT LOOKED LIKE A BOWLS PUT TOGETHER. SEVERAL LIGHTED WINDOWS WITH WHAT LOOKED LIKE A
PORT HOLE ON THE SIDE. SPEED WAS NOT TOO FAST UNTIL OBJECT BEGAN TO PORT HOLE ON THE SIDE. SPEED WAS NOT TOO FAST UNTIL OBJECT BEGAN TO
CLIMB AND THEN BEGAN TO GAIN ALTITUDE VERY FAST. MANNER OF DISAPPEARANCE
UNKNOWN. ITEM 2. FIRST SIGHTING 2100 HRS MST. ITEM 3. VISUAL WITHOUT
AIDS. ITEM 4. OBSERVERS ON HIGHWAY 91 BETWEEN WOLF CREEK AND CRAIG MONTAN
APPROXIMATELY 112 DEG EAST - 47 DEG NORTH. 0BJECT WAS 20D TO 300 YARDS
FROM OBSERVER RPT OBSERVER WITH ALTITUDE FROM TO 53 FEET AT
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, HELENA, MONTANA, AGE 36, MALE, SALES HELENA, MONTANA, AGE 36, MALE, SALES
MANAGER ENA, MONTANA. EXPERIENCE AS AN AIR CRAFT. NA, MONTANA• EXPERIENCE AS AN AIR CRAFT.
SPOTTER REPORTED AS A RELIABLE PERSON. MRS
HELENA, MONTANA, FEMALE,AGE 55, M HELENA, MONTANA, FEMALE,AGE 35, M MANAGER LADIES
APPAREL HELENA, MONTANA. NO EXPERIENCE RELITIVE TO A ELENA, MONTANA. NO EXPERIENCE RELITIVE TO AIF IRCRAFT CRAFT
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SUMMARY: (Enler comcie mmmary of report.
0.. Shape: Two saucers f face-to-face, a 1ittle higher on top than bottom.
b. Size: 30-35 feet in diameter and 6-8 feet deep.
c. Color: Silver.
d. Mumber: One (1).
e. Formation (if more than one object): None.
f. Aerodynamic features: Unlnown.
Eo Fropulsion system: Unknown.
ho Trail or exhaust: Red glow coming ncreasing climed,
Haze around middle.
i. Speed: Estimated at
j. Sound: None.
k. Maneuvers: None.
1. Manner of appdarance: First sighted above horizon five (5) miles distant.
Dove to about l00-200 feet above river at 50-l00 yards from observers, then
climbed out of sight. Object was in horizoatal position at all times.
m. Time of sighting: 02/0345 Z JAN 1953.
n1 Manner of cbservation: Visual.
Oo Location of observer during sighting: From eutomobile, then outside of
vehicle when object appeared to be 50-100 yards distant.
p. Identifying information on observer and estimate of reliability:
Pand Miss all of Helena, Montana,
are all responsible persons Mr was the only person to sight
object from outside the car, and since he does not drink, his observation
is considered very reliable. He is an omployee of hoto Shop in
r. Existance of physical evidence: None.
3. Known neteorological or other activity at time: None known.
to Interception or ddentification naction taken: Unkmown.
u. Location of air trafeic in general area at time of sighting: Unlenowm.
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approzinately 50 to lco feet above the river. The object was silver
in color, shaped as a saucer, and had a reddish glow from the bottom.
The weather conditions moonlight night, with a
slight wind.
The object appeared from the south-west and headed t towards the
north-east when out of sight. I estimate that I saw the object when
it was five miles in front of me, and kept it in sight until it was
five milea away from me. I estimate that it was in my sight for
approxinately ten seconds, therefore I estimat approxltacery cen Secontis, Cherelore I escinate Cne Speed at Sooo speed at 3600
miles per hour.
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Subscribed and sworn to before me e this Ithar or ou
1953.
Jauld mellhn Jandd melleln
PAUL H. MILLIKIN PAUL H. MILLIKIN
Capt., USAF
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100 to 200 feet over the river and directly opposite it started
to climb rapidly, staying in a horizontal position times. It
continued to
The closest the object came to me was about loo yards away, and
approximately 50 to loo feet above the river. The object was silver
in color, shaped as a saucer, and had a reddish glow from the bottom.
The weather conditions were clear, a bright moonlight night, with a
slight wind.
The object appeared from the south-west and headed towards the
north-east when out of sight. I estimate tlat I saw the object when
it was five miles in front of me, and kept it in sight t until it was
five miles away from me. I estimate that it was in my sight for
approximately ten seconds, therefore I estimate the speed at approximately ten seconds, therefore I estimate the speed at 3600 3600
miles per hour. miles per hour.
Subscribed ard sworn to before
1953.
Monis Manis Sapgell bap
PAUL H. MILLIKIN
Capt., USAF
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came right at me, and when
lo0 to 2oo feet over the river and directly opposite me, it started
to climb repidly, staying in a horizontal position t all times. It
continued to climb until out of sight.
The closest the object came to me was about lco yards away, and
approximately 50 to loo feet above the river. The object was silver
in color, shaped as saucer, and had a reddish glow from the bottom.
The weather conditions were clear, a bright moonlight night, with a
slight wind.
The object appeared from the south-west and headed towards the
north-east when out of sight. I estimate that I saw the object when
it was five miles in front of f me, and kept it in sight until it was
five miles away from me. I estimate that it in my sight for
approximately ten seconds, therefore I estin
miles per hour. miles per hour.
(witress)
Subscribed and sworn to Subscribed I and sworn to before this Z day of June y
1933. Z day ot gu y
Mani boppell. Mani boyell.
PAUL H. MILLIKIN fr
Capt., USAF
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