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65_HS1-101634279_100-DE-18221_Serial_844

An FBI memo from 1958 reporting a UFO sighting by a Detroit man who described a "circular object with a crystal-type dome," and recommending that the information be forwarded to "proper air force authorities."

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RELEASE-01-FILE-031-65-HS1-101634279-100-DE-18221-SERIAL-844
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2026-05-08
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A Detroit man reported seeing a circular object with a crystal-type dome in the sky.

DWeAVa 15801 Decosta, Detroit, Michigan, Telephone No. KEnwood f-7516, telephonically advised this office at }}:08 A.™., today, that fhe had just seen an object in the sky described as a circular object with a crystal-type dome that reflected lights.

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The object was moving in a northern direction from southwest and crossed the City three blocks south of Six Mile at Lamphere Street.

He said this object was passing in a northern direction from southwest and crossed the City three blocks south of Six Mile at Lamphere Street.

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The man attempted to contact Selfridge Field to report the sighting but was unsuccessful.

WEAVER advised that he attempted to call Selfridge Field to get in touch with the Air Force but his attempts were un- productive.

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The man had previous experience with the Civil Air Patrol but was not too familiar with the identification of aircraft.

NEZAVER said he was 23 years of age, was the son of a Detroit policeman, and that he had previous experience with the Civil Air Patrol (CAP); however, he was not too familiar with the identi- fication of aircraft.

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The report recommends advising proper air force authorities.

RECOMMENDATION Advise proper air force authorities.

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April 17, 1958

UFO sighting reported by Detroit man

A Detroit man reported seeing a circular object with a crystal-type dome in the sky.

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FBI Memo 65_HS1-101634279_100-DE-18221_Serial_844
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