1949: Cortez-Bradenton, Florida Sighting

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THINK ABOUTIT SIGHTING REPORT

Date: Jan. 27, 1949    BBU 284

Sighting Time: 2320 hours

Day/Night: Night

Location: Cortez-Bradenton, Florida

Urban or Rural: –

Hynek Classification: NL (Nocturnal Light) Point or extended luminous source observed at night.

Duration: 25 minutes

No. of Object(s): One

Height & Speed: Altitude: 8000 feet at first, Speed: 400 to 500 mph

Size of Object(s): Approx. the length of two pullman cars

Distance to Object(s):

Shape of Object(s): Resembled a cucumber

Color of Object(s): Unusual bright light

Number of Witnesses: Capt. Eckerman Sannes, USAF

Source: Berliner; FUFOR Index

Summary/Description: Capt. Sames [Sannes?], Acting Chief of the Aircraft Branch, Eglin AFB, and wife saw a cigar­ shaped object as long as 2 Pullman cars, with 7 lighted square windows and throwing sparks, descend then climb with a bouncing motion at about 400 mph.