DOW-UAP-D158, Flying Object Report, Canada, 1953
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A U.S. Air Force Flying Objects Report from November 1953, filed under Air Force Regulation 200-2, on a light that three Air Force servicemembers observed in British Columbia, Canada, on November 13, 1953.
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Short overview
A U.S. Air Force Flying Objects Report from November 1953, filed under Air Force Regulation 200-2, on a light that three Air Force servicemembers observed in British Columbia, Canada, on November 13, 1953.
Why this is interesting
According to the official description, the observers saw a round, blinking white light with a blue hue that at first looked like a falling star. It is said to have descended to an estimated 150 feet, hovered for about 30 seconds, risen vertically to about 300 feet, hovered again for about 10 seconds and then left to the west while gaining altitude. The legible parts of the form record clear, dark conditions without a moon and with stars clearly visible, and answer “None” to the questions about physical evidence, interception or identification action and other air traffic in the area. The scan is in very poor condition, so most details can be checked against the original only in fragments.
Background
This document is a Flying Objects Report prepared in accordance with Air Force Regulation 200-2, which established guidance for reporting unidentified flying objects. This report records a November 13, 1953, incident in British Columbia, Canada, in which three U.S. Air Force servicemembers reported observing a round, blinking white light with a blue hue, initially described as resembling a falling star. The report describes the object’s motion as descending to an estimated altitude of 150 feet, remaining stationary for approximately 30 seconds, ascending vertically to an estimated altitude of 300 feet, remaining stationary for approximately 10 seconds, and then departing the observers’ field of view in a westerly direction while gaining altitude. All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such characterizations should not be interpreted as a conclusive indication of the presence or absence of any intrinsic object features or performance characteristics.