DECLASSIFIEDUSAF PROJECT BLUE BOOK · NARA T-1206
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

PROJECT BLUE BOOK

UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT CASE FILES · 1947 – 1969
CASE REFERENCE6781453
DATE OF SIGHTINGMay 1954
REPORTED LOCATION44 54N49 30W Atlantic
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10. CONCLUSION
SURFACE VESSELS
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS Identified by tele msg to be surface vessels. Further
eight definitely identified as fishing boats.

11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
Two V formations covering 24 sq mile area.

5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION
not reported

6 TYPE OF OBSERVATION
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7. COURSE
South

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