65 HS1-834228961 62-HQ-83894 Section 004
The released record says a flying object was observed over Portland on September 11, 1947. File: 65 HS1-834228961 62-HQ-83894 Section 004. 65 HS1-834228961 62-HQ-83894 Section 004 combines an official, downloadable document, 15 extracted claims, 5 evidence records, and 5 timeline entries across 214 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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- 214 pages
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Probed Assessment
The released record says a flying object was observed over Portland on September 11, 1947. File: 65 HS1-834228961 62-HQ-83894 Section 004.
Key takeaways
- The released record says chief of Police Leon V. Jenkins observed a round silver object traveling at high speed.
- The released record says a flying object was observed near Bethel, Alaska, in July 1947.
- The released record says the Air Force is responsible for investigating flying disc incidents.
Why it matters
65 HS1-834228961 62-HQ-83894 Section 004 combines an official, downloadable document, 15 extracted claims, 5 evidence records, and 5 timeline entries across 214 source pages, and file-level provenance that can be compared with related release records.
Corroboration
For 65 HS1-834228961 62-HQ-83894 Section 004, the release establishes official provenance but does not independently verify the record's statement that a flying object was observed over Portland on September 11, 1947.
Open questions
- • Which companion records, if any, independently corroborate the source claims extracted from this 214-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
The FBI's 62-HQ-83894 case file includes investigative records, eyewitness testimonies, and public reports concerning Unidentified Flying Objects and flying discs documented between June 1947 and July 1968. The records include high-profile incident accounts, photographic evidence from sites like Oak Ridge, TN, and technical proposals regarding potential propulsion systems. Additional topics include convention programs, researcher accounts, and extensive media coverage from the period. This file is partially posted on FBI vault with more redactions and some pages missing. Included here is the complete case file with several newly declassified pages and only minor redactions.
Preserved verbatim as source metadata. This wording is separate from Probed’s file-specific description and assessment.
File Context
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Tracker findings
Unidentified flying objects and flying discs were documented between June 1947 and July 1968
The released document states that unidentified flying objects and flying discs were documented between June 1947 and July 1968.
A flying object was observed over Portland on September 11, 1947
The released document states that a flying object was observed over Portland on September 11, 1947.
Robert D. Adair observed sunlit silvery metal object over Portland
The released document states that robert D. Adair observed a bright reflection of the sun on a silvery metal object over Portland.
Chief of Police Leon V. Jenkins observed a round silver object traveling at high speed
The released document states that chief of Police Leon V. Jenkins observed a round silver object traveling at high speed.
A flying object was observed near Bethel, Alaska, in July 1947
The released document states that a flying object was observed near Bethel, Alaska, in July 1947.
Section 4 gives weather-balloon explanation for Atlanta pilot report
Section 4 gives weather-balloon explanation for Atlanta pilot report. The OCR page states: Both sources sug- gested that the Atlanta pilots had flown past air radar weather observation balloon. Those things, they explained, are 10 feet in diameter and have square, tinfoil boxes fastened to them. 'The.
Section 4 account describes unusual vapor trail formation
Section 4 account describes unusual vapor trail formation. The OCR page states: He observed the vapor trail while it was in the process of formation and states that it was completely unlike any vapor trail he had ever observed before in all of his experience with.
Section 4 account says vapor trail extended horizon to horizon
Section 4 account says vapor trail extended horizon to horizon. The OCR page states: He stated that he himself observed,on one occasion, & single vapor trail coming from some type of aircraft at unbelievably high altitudes, which vapor trail extended from horizon to horizon in a perfectly straight.
Release provenance
- Release
- Release 01
- Official ID
- release-01-file-018-65-hs1-834228961-62-hq-83894-section-004
- Cleared
- May 8, 2026
Referenced Timeline
Flying object sighting near Bethel, Alaska
A flying object was observed by JACRYPECK and VINCE DALY.
Flying object sighting over Portland
Unidentified objects were reported in flight over Portland.
FBI memorandum on flying discs
A memorandum was sent to the FBI Director regarding flying discs.
FBI communication on flying discs
A letter was sent regarding the investigation of flying discs.
Source Claims
Claims are attributed to the released source and remain distinct from Probed’s assessment and tracker findings.
A flying object was observed over Portland on September 11, 1947.
Records of the Radio Dispatcher, Portland Police Department, reflect that first notice of unidentified objects in flight over the city on September 11, 1947 was received from officers in District 18.
Chief of Police Leon V. Jenkins observed a round silver object traveling at high speed.
in District 18. JENKINS observed what appeared to be a round silver object, about 10,000 feet high, travelling northeast to southwest. It was
A flying object was observed near Bethel, Alaska, in July 1947.
It had been reported to Military Intelligence that Mr. PECK and his co-pilot VINCE DALY had observed some flying object near Bethel, Alaska, in July, 1947.
The Air Force is responsible for investigating flying disc incidents.
The numbered air forces of this command are responsible for the prompt investigation and reporting of incidents relating to 'flying discs'.
The document records that COURTNEY PARKER at his resi= dence in South Royalton, Vermont and he stated that all the information he has con= cerning the flying discs he saw, is set forth in the letter that he sent to the Bureau dated September 17, 1947.
COURTNEY PARKER at his resi= dence in South Royalton, Vermont and he stated that all the information he has con= cerning the flying discs he saw, is set forth in the letter that he sent to the Bureau dated September 17, 1947.
The document records that houston, Texas, Lecember 27, 1918 SYNOPSIS OF FACTS: Object deseribed by complainant as possible flying dise determined to be a model tow target or kite which had been abandoned after unsuccessful tests.
Houston, Texas, Lecember 27, 1918 SYNOPSIS OF FACTS: Object deseribed by complainant as possible flying dise determined to be a model tow target or kite which had been abandoned after unsuccessful tests.
The document records that march 31, 1949 a lighted object about the size of a basketball, reddish white in color, followed by a fire trail, was observed southwest of No Killeen Base, adjacent to Camp Hood, Texas.
March 31, 1949 a lighted object about the size of a basketball, reddish white in color, followed by a fire trail, was observed southwest of No Killeen Base, adjacent to Camp Hood, Texas.
The document records that sincerely yours, John Edgar Ho Director Wren NOTE: Correspondent reports correspondence she has had with the Ziff-Davis Publishing Company itn connection with the "flying saucers” which were observed by her brother.
Sincerely yours, John Edgar Ho Director Wren NOTE: Correspondent reports correspondence she has had with the Ziff-Davis Publishing Company itn connection with the "flying saucers” which were observed by her brother.
The document records that SAC Willis stated he had informed Lieutenant Robert Fleming of the AAF, Ellington Field, and Captain Bush, the Army representative in Houston, of this object and that Noack would be interviewed that morning in the Houston Office with Lieutenant Fleming being present.
SAC Willis stated he had informed Lieutenant Robert Fleming of the AAF, Ellington Field, and Captain Bush, the Army representative in Houston, of this object and that Noack would be interviewed that morning in the Houston Office with Lieutenant Fleming being present.
The document records that colonel Gasser stated that he knew nothing of an official nature concerning "Flying Discs" other than the fact that they are believed by Air Force Intelligence officials to be man-made missiles, rather than some natural phenomena.
Colonel Gasser stated that he knew nothing of an official nature concerning "Flying Discs" other than the fact that they are believed by Air Force Intelligence officials to be man-made missiles, rather than some natural phenomena.
The document records that it was further determined from Colonel Gasser that most all of the flying discs seen by persons in the United States approached this country from a northerly direction and returned in the same direction, ndicating the strong possibility that they are coming from Russia.
It was further determined from Colonel Gasser that most all of the flying discs seen by persons in the United States approached this country from a northerly direction and returned in the same direction, ndicating the strong possibility that they are coming from Russia.
The document records that JOHNSON that he had heard that an individual had reported seeing a "flying disk" to the Intelligence Office at the Base but that the Intelligence Officer had not furnished the information to him.
JOHNSON that he had heard that an individual had reported seeing a "flying disk" to the Intelligence Office at the Base but that the Intelligence Officer had not furnished the information to him.
The document records that bailey Brower (Bureau Agent) and George Fugate, Jr., A-2 representative from Hamilton Field, California, The purpose of the interview was to secure from Mr, Rhodes information and photographs of a flying disc, which had been sighted and photographed by Rhodes.
Bailey Brower (Bureau Agent) and George Fugate, Jr., A-2 representative from Hamilton Field, California, The purpose of the interview was to secure from Mr, Rhodes information and photographs of a flying disc, which had been sighted and photographed by Rhodes.
The document records that well ‘Looks Like Flying Seegars Now Flying saucers are passe, | Pulaski radio reported two seen Now people in Bristol are see- there.
Well ‘Looks Like Flying Seegars Now Flying saucers are passe, | Pulaski radio reported two seen Now people in Bristol are see- there.
In February 1948, the FBI told its San Francisco office that Bureau policy remained not to investigate flying-disc reports, while it would exchange relevant information with the Air Force.
The Bureau is conducting no investigations concerning flying discs. We will, however, give the Air Forces any information which comes to our attention.
robert D. Adair observed a bright reflection of the sun on a silvery metal object over Portland.
Upon looking at the sky ADAIR observed the very bright reflection of the sun on some object which was apparently made of silvery metal.
Source Material & Evidence
Portland Police Department Radio Dispatcher Log
Page 2
Testimony of Robert D. Adair
Page 2
Testimony of Chief of Police Leon V. Jenkins
Page 4
Testimony of JACRYPECK and VINCE DALY
Page 5
Air Defense Command Letter
Page 37
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