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.
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- Document · Release 01
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- 144 pages
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- Department of War
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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.
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Tracker findings
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
Referenced Timeline
Incident 187
Lt Col John Wangh reported an unidentified flying object at Godman AFB.
Incident 189
Lt. Martin G. Rubisch observed a shiny object near Turner AF Base.
Incident 175
A. Ruble Angier observed a flat object in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Incident 1758
John C. Fairchild observed a silvery oblong object.
LinkedJohn C FairchildIncident 176
Col. Horace S. Bakins observed an amoeba-shaped object.
LinkedHorace S BakinsIncident 190
Unidentified object observed by military personnel at Neubiberg AF Base.
LinkedNeubiberg Af BaseIncident 178
Major Robert O. Drum observed a silver disc-shaped object.
LinkedMajor Robert O DrumIncident 185
Lawrence A. Hansen and Harold Cliver observed an object with orange flame.
Incident 188
Radar sighting of an unknown aircraft at Goose Bay, Labrador.
LinkedGoose Bay, LabradorIncident No. 17%
B. B. Williams observed a white-hot cone-shaped object.
LinkedB B Williams
Source Claims
Claims are attributed to the released source and remain distinct from Probed’s assessment and tracker findings.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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).
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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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