Birmingham flying disc photograph and sightings
1947-07-06·Birmingham, Alabama and vicinity (Edgewood, Mountain Brook, Avondale, Southside, Fairfield, Pratt City, West End, Central Park, Bessemer)·USAF·unresolved
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Numerous residents of Birmingham, Alabama reported seeing flying disc-like objects on July 6, 1947, including sightings by military personnel and photographs taken of the objects.
“Robert Crossland, Age-Herald copy reader, rushed for his camera when the objects passed over his residence on 29th Street and Highland Avenue. His developed film revealed two round, white spots on the black, close together, one larger than the other. He said he gave the picture a 15-second exposure.”
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Case details
- Date
- 1947-07-06
- Precision
- day
- Location
- Birmingham, Alabama and vicinity (Edgewood, Mountain Brook, Avondale, Southside, Fairfield, Pratt City, West End, Central Park, Bessemer)
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Alabama
- Branch
- USAF
- Unit
- Birmingham Army Airfield
- Sensors
- eyewitness, photo
- Shape
- round, saucer-like
- Size
- varied reports; some described as large as tables or automobile tires
Source document
Agency: FBI
File: 65_HS1-834228961_62-HQ-83894_Serial_130
Case ID: 1947-USAF-6B90
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