DOW-UAP-D088, U.S. Air Force Analysis of Flying Objects in the United States, 101-172
WAR.gov / Department of War PURSUE Release 03
Official WAR.gov Release 03 pdf record DOW-UAP-D088: DOW-UAP-D088, U.S. Air Force Analysis of Flying Objects in the United States, 101-172. Agency: Department of War; incident context: not specified, not specified.
Document Highlights
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Short overview
This document continues the Air Force analysis of early unidentified-flying-object reports, here covering cases 101–172. The candidates show checklists and narrative descriptions from 1948 with location, time, and observer information. The reports document perceptions and interviews, not final identifications.
Why this is interesting
- Extends the early case series with additional numbered incidents.
- Contains multiple standardized “Check-List” pages.
- Narrative passages describe luminous or oval objects, light trails, and witness statements.
- OCR errors are evident, so statements should be read cautiously.
Selected passages
- p. 0: The title names “U.S. Air Force Analysis of Flying Objects in the United States, 101-172.”
- p. 103: A checklist for 28 May 1948 lists time, route, and positions near Selfridge Field and Monroe, Michigan.
- p. 186: A narrative passage describes a luminous oval object, a light trail, and multiple witnesses; the OCR text is noisy.
- p. 190: Witness statements describe a strange light, clear weather, no sound, and calls from several local residents.
Background
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.