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PL-1952-001Credibility: 5/5

Washington D.C. UFO Incident

July 19, 1952Washington, D.C.Air Force

Multiple unidentified objects tracked on radar over Washington D.C. on consecutive weekends. Objects observed by air traffic controllers and pilots. Fighter jets scrambled but unable to intercept.

Object Description

Multiple luminous objects, varied sizes, capable of extreme acceleration

Observed Behavior

Erratic movements, formation changes, extreme acceleration and stops

Case Details
Shapelight
Duration14400s
Witnesses50
Evidence Indicators
Radar ConfirmedYes
Physical EvidenceNo
Multiple WitnessesYes
Tags
radar-confirmedmultiple-witnessmilitarycapitol
Source Information
Agency: Air Force
Document ID: AF-BLUEBOOK-1952-DC
Classification: declassified