331_120752_Numeric_Files_1944–1945_37153_German_Armament_Equipment_Documents
This file contains SHAEF messages and memorandums related to "night phenomena (foofighters)," flak rockets, unidentified cylindrical objects, and blinking lights. The documents include multiple references to the observations of the 415th Night Fighter Squadron.
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- Agency
- Department of War
- Reference #
- RELEASE-01-FILE-022-331-120752-NUMERIC-FILES-1944-1945-37153-GERMAN-ARMAMENT-EQUIPMENT-DOCUMENTS
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- 2026-05-08
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- Pages
- 17
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Bomber Command crews have for some time been reporting similar phenomena.
Bomber Command crews have for some time been reporting similar phenomena.
The alleged aircraft may have been Me. 262 and for the rest, flak rockets are suggested as the most likely explanation.
A few of the alleged aircraft may have been Me. 262 and for the rest, flak rockets are suggested as the most likely explanation.
The whole affair is still something of a mystery and the evidence is very sketchy and varied.
The whole affair is still something of a mystery and the evidence is very sketchy and varied so that no definite and satisfactory explanation can yet be given.
Photos of long cylindrical objects taken by 67th TAC/R pilots were unsuccessful.
PHOTOS OF LONG CYLINDRICAL OBJECTS TAKEN BY 67TH TAC/R PILOTS 911030 VICINITY F-5710 WERE UNSUCCESSFUL.
Pilots report an aluminum colored cylinder shaped object floating in the air.
An aluminum colored cylinder shaped object, 12 ft long and 1 ft in diameter was observed floating in the air.
The object was attacked and partially deflated, a red flame resulted without smoke.
THE OBJECT WAS ATTACKED AND PARTIALLY DEFLATED, A RED FLAME RESULTED WITHOUT SMOKE.
Crews have been followed by lights that blink on and off changing colors.
Crews have been followed by lights that blink on and off changing colors etc.
The lights come very close and fly formation with planes.
The lights come very close and fly formation with our planes.
Pilots and crews are becoming slightly worried by the phenomena.
Pilots and crews are becoming slightly worried by them.
The phenomenon is referred to as 'foofighters' by combat crews.
Foofighters is the name given these phenomenon by combat crews of this Squadron.
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Observation of group of lights
Saw a group of lights flying through the air.
Sighting of Foofighter
Sighted a Foofighter about half way between Weissembourg and Lendau.
Observation of lights in patrol area
Noticed lights suspended in air moving slowly.
Observation of yellow streaks of flame
Saw two yellow streaks of flame flying at same level.
Observation of reddish flames
Observed reddish colored flames at considerable distance.
Patrolling and observation of lights
Observed two lights coming towards aircraft from the ground.
Observation of flashing lights
Observed 5 or 6 flashing red and green lights in 'M' shape.
Observation of large red light
Observed large red light at 2000 ft. going East at 10:40 hrs.
Observation of large orange glow
Observed a large orange glow in sky approximately 5 ft. in diameter.
Observation of Foofighters
Saw Foofighters North of Strasbourg and North of Saverne.
Request for Photographs
Request for photographs related to long cylindrical objects.
Discussion of night phenomena
The papers dealing with the above subject have been carefully examined and discussed.
Letter from Headquarters
Letter of even reference dated 11 February.
Report from 415th Night Fighter Squadron
Crews have been followed by lights that blink on and off changing colors.
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