23 June 1950
(Project Blue Book , U.S. Air Force, Washington , D.C.
Source: NICAP.org
Quote from the document (not written in U.S.
Department of Defense document format):
“At 0605Z on 21 Jun 50, Capt. [Obermiller], [text
unintelligible] Ftr Bomb Wg, on golf course at Misawa AFB, observed circular
shaped object of natural color which appeared when tilted to be of highly
polished silver and metallic construction. Object was approximately 2 miles horizontally from
observer, estimated altitude 7000
feet , angle of elevation from horizon was 60. Object in
view no longer than 20 seconds size estimated 30 feet diameter and 5 feet thick. First observed
traveling parallel to and 1000
feet above F-80, came abreast of F-80 tilted at abut 45
D to horizontal flashed in sunlight and appeared to shimmer, then returned to
horizontal and remained in same place. Rose almost vertically about 1000 feet , seemed to
change direction slightly and rapidly disappeared. No evidence smoke or exhaust
appeared to be spinning. No sound could be detected due to other aircraft.
Speed estimated 650 mph
when first sighted to 975
MPH when leaving.
Observer presently rated with 1100 hours in transport
and fighter aircraft.”
My comment: Project Blue Book listed this case as
“OTHER (REFLECTION).” That means that Project Blue Book was of the opinion that
Captain Obermiller – who had flown 1100 hours in transport and fighter aircraft
– could not distinguish between an unknown flying object and a light
reflection.
In my opinion – this UFO case is a perfect example
that shows how Project Blue Book attempted to explain away as many UFO cases as
possible. Many highly respected, longtime U.S. UFO researchers are of the same
opinion.
Wikipedia article: “Misawa Air Base”:
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Aerial photo of Security Hill at Misawa AB , Japan
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(tageo.com photo)