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38 143685 box Incident Summaries 173-233

The released record says b. B. Williams observed a white-hot cone-shaped object traveling approximately 200 MPH. File: 38 143685 box Incident Summaries 173-233. 38 143685 box Incident Summaries 173-233 combines an official, downloadable document, 15 extracted claims, 10 evidence records, and 10 timeline entries across 144 source pages, and file-level provenance that can be compared with related release records.

File
Document · Release 01
Extent
144 pages
Agency
Department of War

Probed Assessment

The released record says b. B. Williams observed a white-hot cone-shaped object traveling approximately 200 MPH. File: 38 143685 box Incident Summaries 173-233.

Key takeaways

  • The released record says a. Ruble Angier observed a perfectly flat object at an altitude of 25,000 to 30,000 feet.
  • The released record says john C. Fairchild observed a bright silvery oblong egg-shaped object.
  • The released record says sylvester Bentham observed a rectangular object with sharp corners.

Why it matters

38 143685 box Incident Summaries 173-233 combines an official, downloadable document, 15 extracted claims, 10 evidence records, and 10 timeline entries across 144 source pages, and file-level provenance that can be compared with related release records.

Corroboration

For 38 143685 box Incident Summaries 173-233, the release establishes official provenance but does not independently verify the record's statement that b. B. Williams observed a white-hot cone-shaped object traveling approximately 200 MPH.

Open questions

  • Which companion records, if any, independently corroborate the source claims extracted from this 144-page document?

Probed separates this editorial assessment from the source claims below. It summarizes what the released artifact supports; it is not independent verification.

Official Description from War.gov

Each of these incident summaries 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.

Preserved verbatim as source metadata. This wording is separate from Probed’s file-specific description and assessment.

File Context

Related entities

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Tracker findings

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B. B. Williams observed a white-hot cone-shaped object traveling approximately 200 MPH

The released document states that b. B. Williams observed a white-hot cone-shaped object traveling approximately 200 MPH.

A. Ruble Angier observed a perfectly flat object at an altitude of 25,000 to 30,000 feet

The released document states that a. Ruble Angier observed a perfectly flat object at an altitude of 25,000 to 30,000 feet.

John C. Fairchild observed a bright silvery oblong egg-shaped object

The released document states that john C. Fairchild observed a bright silvery oblong egg-shaped object.

Col. Horace S. Bakins observed an object resembling an amoeba with appendages

The released document states that col. Horace S. Bakins observed an object resembling an amoeba with appendages.

Sylvester Bentham observed a rectangular object with sharp corners

The released document states that sylvester Bentham observed a rectangular object with sharp corners.

Major Robert O. Drum observed a bright silver disc-shaped object

The released document states that major Robert O. Drum observed a bright silver disc-shaped object.

An unidentified object was observed on radar at Goose Bay, Labrador

The released document states that an unidentified object was observed on radar at Goose Bay, Labrador.

Lt. Martin G. Rubisch observed a metallic shiny object near Turner AF Base

The released document states that lt. Martin G. Rubisch observed a metallic shiny object near Turner AF Base.

An unidentified object was observed by six military personnel at Neubiberg AF Base

The released document states that an unidentified object was observed by six military personnel at Neubiberg AF Base.

Incident summary describes egg-shaped object with no wings or noise

The OCR page describes a silver-colored egg-shaped object resembling a small blimp, moving about 300 mph, with no visible wings, tail, or noise.

Incident summary describes object reacting to landing light

The OCR page states that an object climbed vertically, dropped behind a plane, continued circling the field, and momentarily gave off a full glow when the plane switched on a landing light.

Incident summary places disc below cloud layer

Incident summary places disc below cloud layer. The OCR page states: The disc or discs were moving below this layer of clouds in that it was noted that on two occasions that the bighest formation of clouis ws at a greater altitude than the object.

Godman AFB incident summary gives 30,000-40,000 foot altitude

Godman AFB incident summary gives 30,000-40,000 foot altitude. The OCR page states: Incident: 187 At 1O50R, 19 Aug 1948, the Wright-Patterson Plight Service Center wes notified by Lt Col John Wangh, Brecutive Officer, Godman AY Base, Ky, that an unidentified flying object was visidle from the.

Japan radar summary says target appeared as one or two aircraft

Japan radar summary says target appeared as one or two aircraft. The OCR page states: and Tine of Otservation: 6 Nov 1948 1157 brs Sighted: Immediately 'above Recor Site at Mekkenai, Japan a/s Radarscope oper tor DLap om the radarscope Target at firet eppeared as single croft and at.

Japan radar summary says unidentified aircraft circled over radar site

Japan radar summary says unidentified aircraft circled over radar site. The OCR page states: Thought to be a Soviet "Ferret" sine the object ws comrute! to have held & speed of 260 MPH and since the size of blip on redaracope was normal for on eirer-ft, The unidentified.

Incident summary describes egg-shaped object with fins

Incident summary describes egg-shaped object with fins. The OCR page states: Allen, 3r4 and Leuf Ave, Crescent City, Calif, Berber Glint of light eggehaped with fins u/s (5,000 to 25,000 feet) - Mr Allen though 2 miles 'tenc dject from Checrv.p: f@ -- was seen.

Incident summary includes large fuselage-length estimate

Incident summary includes large fuselage-length estimate. The OCR page states: Sgt Wright perceived the object six tines thru the cloud formation, in various attitudes - see attached drawings. Sgt wright in hie drawing estimates the length of the fuselage to be 300 feet. owevers.

Fairfield incident summary describes intense circular light

Fairfield incident summary describes intense circular light. The OCR page states: All that could be seen was a circul > fect femeter., Light hid intensity of a Ramp floo thet it blanked out my silhouette (if eny) when si, Weather belloon releared '5 to 35.

Incident summary contrasts cigar shape with later no-wing note

Incident summary contrasts cigar shape with later no-wing note. The OCR page states: Object was first described being cigar-shaped with short etubby wings resend] (Second renort states there were no wings) p in @ signed letter "as the object made its turn, it wes the object didn't.

Incident 201 describes upward-moving white-yellow light

Incident 201 describes upward-moving white-yellow light. The OCR page states: Incident: 201 B Vias described object as a light bulb moving upward and forward at an estimated speed of 25 to 30 KPH. Object was white with a yellowish tint and was proceeding in.

Incident 201 notes no vapor trail and no sound

Incident 201 notes no vapor trail and no sound. The OCR page states: Object was white with a yellowish tint and was proceeding in @ northerly direction and steadily gained altitude, Object Jisuppecred beind a cloud and could not de loc. ted again, No vapor trails moticed.

Release provenance

Release
Release 01
Official ID
release-01-file-009-38-143685-box-incident-summaries-173-233
Cleared
May 8, 2026
Official release source

Referenced Timeline

  1. Page 34

    Incident 187

    Lt Col John Wangh reported an unidentified flying object at Godman AFB.

  2. Page 38

    Incident 189

    Lt. Martin G. Rubisch observed a shiny object near Turner AF Base.

  3. Page 7

    Incident 175

    A. Ruble Angier observed a flat object in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

  4. Page 7

    Incident 1758

    John C. Fairchild observed a silvery oblong object.

  5. Page 13

    Incident 176

    Col. Horace S. Bakins observed an amoeba-shaped object.

  6. Page 40

    Incident 190

    Unidentified object observed by military personnel at Neubiberg AF Base.

  7. Page 17

    Incident 178

    Major Robert O. Drum observed a silver disc-shaped object.

  8. Page 30

    Incident 185

    Lawrence A. Hansen and Harold Cliver observed an object with orange flame.

  9. Page 36

    Incident 188

    Radar sighting of an unknown aircraft at Goose Bay, Labrador.

  10. Page 60

    Incident No. 17%

    B. B. Williams observed a white-hot cone-shaped object.

Source Claims

Claims are attributed to the released source and remain distinct from Probed’s assessment and tracker findings.

Source reportedObservedPage 3

B. B. Williams observed a white-hot cone-shaped object traveling approximately 200 MPH.

Seemed to be a vhite-hot cone. The object dis- layed mo lights but a te + Did not 1 tp the areas ™o“fed 10 flame, 1500 to 2000 ft Approx 200 MPH

Source reportedObservedPage 6

A. Ruble Angier observed a perfectly flat object at an altitude of 25,000 to 30,000 feet.

A& Least 100 to 150 feet in diameter perfectly flat in appearence - compared to dine in sky, 25.000 to 30,000 feet

Source reportedObservedPage 9

John C. Fairchild observed a bright silvery oblong egg-shaped object.

Mr Fairchild saw a bright silvery oblong or egg-shaped object which ape red to have a speed of 700 to 0 MPHand which see have a sot of cumflowr shape .t end of it but apart from the object and close on ite tail.

Source reportedObservedPage 13

Sylvester Bentham observed a rectangular object with sharp corners.

To Bentham the object appeared to have a regular rectangular outline with sharp corners. It was buff or gray in color with several darker vertical lines like ribs.

Source reportedObservedPage 17

Major Robert O. Drum observed a bright silver disc-shaped object.

The object or object(s) appeared bright silver in color and circular or elliptical in shape.

Source reportedObservedPage 36

An unidentified object was observed on radar at Goose Bay, Labrador.

Sighting occurred at 08122 29 Oct 1948 when an unidentified object appeared on Ground Control Approach.

Source reportedObservedPage 38

Lt. Martin G. Rubisch observed a metallic shiny object near Turner AF Base.

Lt Rubisch stated that the object appeared about the size of a radio controlled model airplane (5 to 10 ft). He could not determine the shape but said he could not observe wings or rudder, it could give no other description other than it was…

Source reportedObservedPage 40

An unidentified object was observed by six military personnel at Neubiberg AF Base.

On 11 October 1948 at approximately 1300 hours an unidentified object was observed by six military personnel of 86th Fighter Wing Neubiberg AF Base, Neubiberg, Germany.

Source reportedObservedPage 11

Col. Horace S. Bakins observed an object resembling an amoeba with appendages.

Col Bakins described the object as being approximately the size of a large four-engine bomber. It appeared undulating in shape resembling an amoeba (See sketch inclosed).

Source reportedAssertedPage 73

The document records that regul.r flying activities, Porser Capt, USAFR, Was preparing to scan the sky when edject was _ observed 1 Seme relative diameter as the moon but with little ¥ or no depth (thickness) pale luminous.

Regul.r flying activities, Porser Capt, USAFR, Was preparing to scan the sky when edject was _ observed 1 Seme relative diameter as the moon but with little ¥ or no depth (thickness) pale luminous

Source reportedAssertedPage 115

The document records that capt Slater called Base Operations from his barracks and they notified Racecard OF Station who reported nothing on the scope Dut st.ted they would look, Raceoard Station then called Base Operations to report am unidentified object 27,000 ft up some 30 miles south of Munich.

Capt Slater called Base Operations from his barracks and they notified Racecard OF Station who reported nothing on the scope Dut st.ted they would look, Raceoard Station then called Base Operations to report am unidentified object 27,000 ft up some 30 miles south of Munich.

Source reportedAssertedPage 48

The document records that speed was estim ted to Le abont 2 mph, Heading aporoximately 5° Miret report by Strategic Air Commend identified the object tentatively as a heavenly body.

Speed was estim ted to Le abont 2 mph, Heading aporoximately 5° Miret report by Strategic Air Commend identified the object tentatively as a heavenly body.

Source reportedAssertedPage 86

The document records that combe sighted an object flying on a 360* from West to Rast over Andrevs AF Base, The object had one contiguous Glowing wiite light.

Combe sighted an object flying on a 360* from West to Rast over Andrevs AF Base, The object had one contiguous Glowing wiite light.

Source reportedAssertedPage 127

The document records that although Lt Clerk stopped the car the moment fireball disappecred and the occupants then stood outside the oar and listened for meteoritic detonations or rumbl inge, nothing was beard, To ¢ guards at los Alamos had also witnessed the phenomena simul.

Although Lt Clerk stopped the car the moment fireball disappecred and the occupants then stood outside the oar and listened for meteoritic detonations or rumbl inge, nothing was beard, To ¢ guards at los Alamos had also witnessed the phenomena simul

Source reportedAssertedPage 128

The velocity determined for the fireball of Decemb.r 12 is much less than the velocities determined from typioul meteors (and yet is con siderably greater than the speeds of the V-2 Rockets or jet planes or of conventional flares).

The velocity determined for the fireball of Decemb.r 12 is much less than the velocities determined from typioul meteors (and yet is con siderably greater than the speeds of the V-2 Rockets or jet planes or of conventional flares).

Source Material & Evidence

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Incident 175

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Incident 1758

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Incident 176

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Incident 178

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Incident 185

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Incident 187

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Incident 188

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Incident 189

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Incident 190

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Research Map

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