UFO News Article: “A Miracle in Georgia”

14 August 1879

(The Intelligencer, Anderson, South Carolina)

Source: Newspapers.com

The whole article:

“William Langley, a cotton planter, of Gwinnett County [Georgia], was standing in a field on his farm. Around him were several men, a woman and three children, all breaking the soil for cotton. The sky was clear and the air quiet, there being about both a hint of sultriness. The children had just stopped work and thrown themselves, tired as tired could be, on top of a pile of guano sacks, when a peculiar roaring was heard in the field. The sound bore some resemblance to that of an approaching train, but as no railroads were near, the workers looked at one another in amazement. In a moment they saw a small column not larger in circumference than a barrel skim rapidly along the ground. The wind column or spout appeared to be filled with dust, and in the centre contained what looked like a ball of fire. The mother rushed towards the children, who crouched low in fright, but before she could reach them the pile of guano bags, children and all, were scattered right and left. In its course, always eccentric, the column struck a stump fairly from butt to roots and tore it from the ground, the wood splitting into three pieces, and dropping twenty or thirty yards away. Mr. Langley was sucked in as the whirling thing bolted by and thrown into a ploughed gully some distance away. In the next instant the strange visitor had gone, passing up over the tops of trees. It was seen plainly by the ladies at the Langley House, appearing to them like the smoke that [rises] up in circular volumes from the smoke stack of a locomotive.”

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2916744/strange_fireball_story_1879/

Wikipedia article: “Gwinnett County, Georgia”:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwinnett_County,_Georgia

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UFO News Article: “WHAT WAS IT? – A Man Descends from a Cloudless Sky.”

2 December 1879

(The South Kentuckian, Hopkinsville, Kentucky)

Source: Newspapers.com

The whole article:
“In this sensational country, when startling events crowd one another thick and fast, what transpired in the presence of some unsophisticated country folk living in the eastern portion of this country a few days since, may not elicit more than a passing notice and, it may be, a sceptical sneer from the worldly reader. But knowing Abe Goodpaster, his wife and his aged mother to be honest, truthful reputable citizens, living a quiet, unpretending life and mixing little with the world, we think their story worthy of more than passing notice and therefore give it to our readers as told to us:

About a half an hour by sun on Friday evening, the 7th inst., Mrs. Goodpaster stepped from her house into the yard to hang out some clothes which she had been washing. The sky was a perfect azure blue and not a cloud was to be seen. Presently there appeared high up in the heavens an object of such unusual appearance that the attention of Mrs. Goodpaster was at once riveted. Slowly it descended to within twenty feet of the earth, seemingly about seventy-five yards distant and directly over a cleared field. Here it assumed the form of a man of majestic and commanding appearance. A series of graceful gesticulations with the hands were first gone through with and then the figure with bowed head assumed a devotional attitude. Somewhat recovered by this time from the wondering surprise which chained her to the spot, Mrs. Goodpaster rushed into the house and called her mother and several children into the yard all of whom saw distinctly that which we have described. The figure then mounted into the heavens and was soon lost from view.

Other persons in different parts of the neighbourhood saw an unnatural object in the sky the same evening, some of whom thought it was a balloon. We did not pretend to have a theory but are firmly convinced that Mrs. Goodpaster, her mother and children honestly believe they saw a man descend from the sky and then ascend again late Friday evening on the 7th of this month [most likely 7 November 1879]. They were so very loth to communicate that which they knew seemed so impossible that the news did not reach this place until a week after the occurrence.”

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/34343656/manobject_in_the_sky_in_1879/

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U.S. Government UFO Document: “Unidentified object …”

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.

http://www.nicap.org/docs/500621misawa_docs.pdf

http://www.nicap.org/reports/500621misawa_report.htm

Wikipedia article: “Misawa Air Base”:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misawa_Air_Base

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Aerial photo of Security Hill at Misawa AB, Japan taken some time during the 1990s. (text by Wikipedia) (wikimedia.org)

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UFO Case Directory (Distant Encounters): “30' Disc Seen From Golf Course June 21, 1950 Misawa, Japan”

(NICAP.org)

The whole UFO case report:

“Dan Wilson:

June 21, 1950, Misawa AFB, Japan (BB)

At 3:05 p.m. local time (0605Z), Capt. Obermiller _ Fighter Bomber Wing on a golf course observed a circular-shaped object estimated to be 30 feet in diameter and 5 feet thick at 7000 feet altitude. Object appeared to be traveling at 650 MPH and parallel to an F-80 aircraft at 1000 feet above. Object rose vertically 1000 feet, seemed to change direction and rapidly disappeared at an estimated 975 MPH. The witness is a rated transport and fighter pilot.”

NICAP.org presents U.S. government (Project Blue Book, U.S. Air Force) documents that pertain to the UFO case.

http://www.nicap.org/500621misawa_dir.htm

Wikipedia article: “Misawa Air Base”:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misawa_Air_Base

Quote from the Wikipedia article:

“Misawa Air Base (三沢飛行場 Misawa Hikōjō) (IATA: MSJ, ICAO: RJSM) is an air base of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and the United States Air Force located in Misawa, Aomori, in the northern part of the island of Honshū of Japan. It is located 3 NM (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) northeast of Misawa railway station,[1] 3 mi (4.8 km) west of the Pacific Ocean, 10 mi (16 km) northeast of Towada, 18 mi (29 km) northwest of Hachinohe, and 425 mi (684 km) north of Tokyo. It is a Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) facility with the 35th Fighter Wing (35 FW, about 48 F-16 aircraft split among the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons)[2] as its host wing. It hosts both Japanese and American troops. [3]”

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Aerial photo of Security Hill at Misawa AB, Japan taken some time during the 1990s. (text by Wikipedia) (wikimedia.org)

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Satellite photo of Misawa, Japan (tageo.com)

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UFO News Article (Blog): “Head ‘n’ shoulders”

By Billy Cox, 17 December 2019

(De Void, Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Florida)

Part of this article focuses on the UFO sighting of flight commander Bud Evans and fellow pilot Clyde Good over Misawa, Japan, in April 1950. Both served in the 9th Fighter Squadron of the 49th Fighter-Bomber Wing in Misawa.

Quote from the article:

“The mystery pinged on ground radar, and flight commander Bud Evans got scrambled upstairs to check it out. By time he reached the target area, the thing was gone. During debriefings, his fellow airmen insisted they had encountered a broad, flat, airborne something-or-other, measuring maybe three times the size of a regulation target, but no more than three inches wide. It looked like a flying window pane – they could see the silhouettes of each other’s planes as they flanked the object. Before either could get a shot off, bingo, ‘it went straight up and out of sight,’ Evans says.

‘It was coming in pretty slow, and at first, we all thought it was a tow target, but we couldn’t see what was holding it up,’ he said. ‘So I’m looking for its power source, and there were no props, no jet engines, no visible means of propulsion, and it doesn’t make a sound. But it was definitely under the control of somebody or something, because then it pulled straight up, like a bat out of hell, and took off. Just disappeared.’ ”

http://devoid.blogs.heraldtribune.com/15909/head-n-shoulders/

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Aerial photo of Security Hill at Misawa AB, Japan taken some time during the 1990s. (text by Wikipedia) (wikimedia.org)

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Satellite photo of Misawa, Japan (tageo.com)

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UFO Video Interview: George Knapp Presents An Interview With David Fravor

Published: 19 December 2019

(Mystery Wire, KLAS-TV, Las Vegas, Nevada)

Source: Mystery Wire (YouTube channel)

George Knapp interviews David Fravor about the UFO incident he witnessed during the November 2004 USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group 11 exercise.

David Fravor, who chased the UFO (resembled a white Tic Tac), was flying his F/A-18F Super Hornet jet fighter.

It was not Fravor who filmed the Tic Tac UFO. The UFO was filmed (by Chad Underwood) a while after Fravor’s incident. Both incidents occurred on 14 November 2004.

At the time of the UFO incident, Fravor was the commanding officer of the VFA-41 Black Aces, a U.S. Navy strike fighter squadron.

“Pilot who saw ‘Tic Tac’ UFO: ‘Technology I saw could change the world’ – Part 1”:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB7OWseP2gs

“Tic Tac UFO: Navy pilot who saw it tells what it was, and what it wasn’t – Part 2”:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E4WET5RcoI

“Navy pilot on Tic Tac details: What was in the water – Part 3 - May 2019”:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwWf8ecaLeU

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Commander David Fravor, U.S. Navy (Ret.)

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F/A-18F Super Hornet (wikimedia.org)

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Freeze-frame of the Tic Tac (FLIR1) UFO (filmed from a

U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet jet fighter (piloted by
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UFO Short Film: “The March of Time” – Interview With Dr. Walter Regal

1952

(Time Inc., New York City, New York)

Source: GettyImages.fi

Text by GettyImages.fi:

“1952: PROGRAM EXPOSITION: Anchor Frank Blair sitting behind desk w/ cityscape BG, SOT saying photo just arrive, presenting for what it’s worth, there have been unexplained in sky. Dr. Walter Regal joining Frank at desk, Frank saying let’s check Washington.”

https://www.gettyimages.fi/detail/video/anchor-frank-blair-sitting-behind-desk-w-cityscape-bg-sot-news-footage/513284973?adppopup=true

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“1952: PROGRAM EXPOSITION: Anchor Frank Blair sitting behind desk w/ Dr. Walter Regal, SOT asking if all can be explained, Dr. Regal saying No, [convinced] that visitors from space, comparing shape V-1 rocket, A-4 cigar shape, or A-9 swept back wings.”

https://www.gettyimages.fi/detail/video/anchor-frank-blair-sitting-behind-desk-w-dr-walter-regal-news-footage/513284979?adppopup=true

Text by GettyImages.fi:

“1952: PROGRAM EXPOSITION: Anchor Frank Blair sitting behind desk w/ Dr. Walter Regal, SOT Regal answering haven’t had enough time yet, we could do it, takes time, money. They may land, or might not be ready to let us know. Frank back to DC.”

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“1952: PROGRAM EXPOSITION: Anchor Frank Blair sitting behind desk w/ Dr. Walter Regal, SOT Regal saying today’s rockets not maneuverable, still convinced that some are visitors from another planet, Blair asking why we haven’t gone to another planet.”

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UFO Short Film: “The March of Time” – The July 1952 Washington, D.C., UFO Incidents

1952

(Time Inc., New York City, New York)

Source: GettyImages.fi

Text by GettyImages.fi:

“1952: ROUTE CONTROL CENTER: CAA radar expert James Richey w/ LIFE Military correspondent Clay Blair Jr. SOT saying he hasn’t talked to [Samford, not Sanford], however, they’re going to try to explain it, Blair saying military says light refraction.”

Transcript of CAA radar expert James Richey’s statement:
“I haven’t talked to General Samford. I am sure he knows a lot more about this stuff than I do. However – I can’t think that that explains the lights that we see appearing across the sky – that these pilots have reported – the pilots seeing lights. However, I have no doubt that it can be explained as some kind of weather phenomenon, too. I am sure the Air Force is gonna try to do it. They are gonna try to point things out – and make everybody satisfied that that’s what they’re seeing – something caused by weather inversion.”

My comment: The important sentences here are: “However – I can’t think that that [weather inversion] explains the lights that we see appearing across the sky – that these pilots have reported – the pilots seeing lights.” “They are gonna try to point things out – and make everybody satisfied that that’s what they’re seeing – something caused by weather inversion.”

On top of that – one can see from Richey’s body language (my interpretation) that he does not buy the “weather inversion” explanation for one second. It is always good to see an honest person.

https://www.gettyimages.fi/detail/video/radar-expert-james-richey-w-life-military-correspondent-news-footage/513284989?adppopup=true

Wikipedia article: “1952 Washington, D.C. UFO incident”:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1952_Washington,_D.C._UFO_incident

Quote from the above Wikipedia article:

“The 1952 Washington, D.C. UFO incident, also known as the

Washington flap, the Washington National Airport Sightings, or

the Invasion of Washington, was a series of unidentified flying

object reports from July 12 to July 29, 1952, over 

Washington, D.C. The most publicized sightings took place on

consecutive weekends, July 19–20 and July 26–27.”

Wikipedia article: “The March of Time” [Time Inc. short film series]:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_March_of_Time

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The Washington Post headline, 28 July 1952:

“ ‘Saucer’ Outran Jet, Pilot Reveals”
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Aerial view of Washington, D.C. (2.bp.blogspot.com)

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Satellite photo of Washington, D.C. (tageo.com)

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