65_HS1-101634279_100-DE-18221_Serial_844
Official description
An FBI memo from 1958 reporting a UFO sighting by a Detroit man who described a "circular object with a crystal-type dome," and recommending that the information be forwarded to "proper air force authorities."
✦ AI summary
A single-page FBI Office Memorandum dated 17 April 1958, from SA Robert Ross Reynolds to SAC, Detroit (file 100-DE-18221, serial 844). It records that a caller, Weaver, of Detroit, Michigan, telephoned the FBI office at 4:08 that day reporting he had just seen an object in the sky described as circular with a crystal-type dome that reflected light, passing in a northern direction from southwest and crossing the city three blocks south of Six Mile Road at Lamphere Street. Weaver said he tried unsuccessfully to reach Selfridge Field to contact the Air Force before calling the FBI. He identified himself as 23 years old, son of a Detroit policeman, with prior Civil Air Patrol (CAP) experience but not well versed in aircraft identification; he was driving home from work in Detroit when he observed the object. The memo instructs to advise the proper Air Force authorities. Stamped received/serialized by FBI Detroit 17 April 1958 (NW 90288, DoclD:34715588).
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▸Transcript(1 of 1 pages legible)
[PAGE 1] Office Memorandum — UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. TO: SAC, DETROIT. DATE: April 17, 1958. FROM: SA ROBERT ROSS REYNOLDS. SUBJECT: [redacted/illegible case number]. [Weaver], [address], Detroit, Michigan, telephone No. [redacted]-7546, telephonically advised this office at 4:08 [p.m.] today, that he had just seen an object in the sky described as a circular object with a crystal-type dome that reflected light. He said this object was passing in a northern direction from southwest and crossed the City three blocks south of Six Mile [Road] at Lamphere Street. WEAVER advised that he attempted to call Selfridge Field to get in touch with the Air Force but his attempts were unproductive. He then called the office to furnish the above information. WEAVER said he was 23 years of age, was the son of a Detroit policeman, and that he had previous experience with the Civil Air Patrol (CAP); however, he was not too familiar with the identification of aircraft. WEAVER stated he was on his way home from his employment in Detroit when he observed the instant object. Advise proper Air Force authorities. RRR/mac (1) SERIALIZED... FILED... APR 17 1958 FBI — DETROIT. NW 90288 DocId:34715588 Page 1
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Source: U.S. Department of War / AARO — public domain · war.gov/ufo