Tacoma flying discs sighting
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Fred Chrisman and Harold A. Dahl of Tacoma, Washington reported sighting flying discs. According to an August 14, 1947 FBI teletype, Dahl later stated he would claim the story was a hoax if questioned by authorities, and indicated he and Chrisman may have contacted the press anonymously to build publicity for a potential profitable deal with a fantasy magazine.
“FLYING DISCS SIGHTED BY FRED CHRISMAN AND HAROLD A. DAHL, TACOMA, WASHINGTON, SM X. REURTEL INSTANT DATE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT DAHL DID NOT ADMIT TO SMITH THAT HIS STORY WAS A HOAX BUT ONLY STATED THAT IF QUESTIONED BY AUTHORITIES HE WAS GOING TO SAY IT WAS A HOAX BECAUSE HE DID NOT WANT ANY FURTHER TROUBLE OVER THE MATTER.”
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Case details
- Precision
- unknown
- Location
- Tacoma, Washington
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Washington
- Branch
- FBI
- Unit
- FBI Seattle
- Sensors
- eyewitness
Resolution
Likely hoax; Dahl and Chrisman allegedly sought publicity for possible deal with Fantasy Magazine, Chicago
Source document
Agency: FBI
File: 65_HS1-834228961_62-HQ-83894_Section_1
Case ID: UNDATED-FBI-852DE7
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