331_120752_Numeric_Files_1944-1945_37153_German_Armament_Equipment_Documents
Department of War · 3/18/45 · Germany · Document
331_120752_Numeric_Files_1944-1945_37153_German_Armament_Equipment_Documents is indexed as a Department of War record with incident date 3/18/45 and location Germany. This file contains SHAEF messages and memorandums related to "night phenomena (foofighters)," flak rockets, unidentified cylindrical objects, and blinking lights. The documents include multiple references to the observations of the 415th Night Fighter Squadron.
Notable / anomalous element
- This headquarters has no further information or explanation in connection with these phenomena. (OCR text, page 13)
- We turned port and starboard and the lights followed. (OCR text, page 15)
- Do subject lights cross Allied lines and in what direction are they seen to travel? (OCR text, page 14)
- The lights come very close and fly in formation with our planes. (OCR text, page 14)
Details
- It appeared to be suspended vertically with small fins and a mast projecting from the lower end. (OCR text, page 9)
- This headquarters has no further information or explanation in connection with these phenomena. (OCR text, page 13)
- Since appropriate technical personnel are not available within the First Tactical Air Force, the matter is forwarded for such further investigation as may be advisable. (OCR text, page 13)
- The lights come very close and fly in formation with our planes. (OCR text, page 14)
- They are agitating and keep the crews on edge when they encounter them, mainly because they cannot explain them. (OCR text, page 14)
- It is requested further information be furnished on this subject, such as similar experiences of other night units. (OCR text, page 14)
- There have been no instances reported as above. (OCR text, page 14)
- Before an investigation can be made it will be necessary to have more complete information, such as colors of the lights, their intensity,) size, duration, and at what altitudes seen; also if the lights are observed at any specific hours. (OCR text, page 14)
Tags: War Department, Germany, Air Force, Foo fighters, Lights, Rocket