Multiple aerial phenomena sightings in New Mexico area, December 1948 - May 1950
A compilation of 175 reported aerial phenomena sightings occurring mostly in the New Mexico area from December 1948 through May 1950, including green fireballs, discs, and probable meteoric events, observed by military personnel, scientists, and civilians.
“In a liaison meeting with other military and government intelligence and investigative agencies in December 1948 , it was determined that the frequency of unexplained aerial phenomena in the New Mexico area was such that an or ganized plan of r eportin g t hese observations should be undertaken.”
Verbatim from DOW-UAP-D017.pdf · View original on war.gov
Case details
- Date
- December 1948 - May 1950
- Date exactness
- Not exact
- Location
- New Mexico area
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New Mexico
- Branch
- USAF
- Unit
- 17th District Office of Special Investigations
- Sensors
- eyewitness
Resolution
Compilation of 175 sightings classified into three categories: green fireball phenomenon, disc or variation, and probably meteoric.
Source document
Agency: Department of War
File: DOW-UAP-D017.pdf
Case ID: UNDATED-USAF-D62925
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This sighting
New Mexico area / 1948
- DOW-UAP-D017.pdf — Written report of this sighting