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This Project Blue Book case file, digitized by the Internet Archive, covers Incident 144: two Eastern Airlines pilots reported that a wingless, cigar-shaped object with a flaming exhaust passed their DC-3 about 20 miles southwest of Montgomery, Alabama, on 24 July 1948. The file includes an OSI interview with a Robins Air Force Base employee who saw a similar object, negative aircraft traffic reports from many bases, and later correspondence. A December 1948 intelligence report found fairly consistent descriptions across four related sightings.
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# --- # U. TED STATES AIR FORCE THE INSPECTOR GENERAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS REPORT Office of Origin: Ho. Air Wateriel Commenc, Dayton, Ohio Reporting Office 6th OSI District Date 9 Sep 1948 Period 10 Aug-25 Aug 1948 Special Investigator Walter K. Cassidy Title PROJECT "SIGN" Character of Case Special Investigation ## SYNOPSIS 1. Basis for investigation: At 1020, 8 August 1948, this headquarters was advised by letter, dated 6 August 1948, originating at Hq, Air Meteriel Command, Dayton, Ohio, to conduct an investigation pertaining to an aerial phenomenon reported by various people within Facts: 6th OSI District. At 0945, 10 August 1948, Lt Colonel Cropper interrogated Mr. Robins Air Force Base employee, regarding an aerial phenomena witnessed by while on duty at Robins Air Force Base the night of 23 July 1948. stated the exact time and pertinent facts regarding the phenomena. appears to be a competent and qualified observer. On 19 August 1948, Special Investigator Cassidy contacted Robins Air Force Base Flight Operations and the Base Weather Station. All reports pertaining to weather conditions and relative time substantially support statements made to Lt Colonel Cropper. On 12 August 1948, S/A Montgomery, 111th CIC Det, contacted personnel at the Atlanta Naval Air Base and adjoining municipality regarding a reported aerial phenomena. It was generally agreed that the phenomena resembled a shooting star, despite the fact that course and altitude did not correspond to the characteristics of such an aerial phenomena. During the period, 24-27 Aug 1948, Special Investigator Korrie interviewed seven (7) residents of Augusta, Ga. regarding reported aerial phenomena. It was concluded that objects observed were not aircraft, but probably of meteoric nature. Approved Action copy forwarded to EIGENE C. CROPPER, Lt Col, USAF CG, Hq, Air Materiel Command. Wright-Patterson AFB, Distribution of copies 24-1-1 DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTERNAL; DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEARS. DON DIB 5200 10 UNCLASSIFIED
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