May 2, 1949. Elko, Nevada (BBU)
11:40 a.m. CAA radio operator Mr. Small using field glasses saw 3
flying discs 30 ft diameter at 14,000 ft moving (heading?) SW at
300-400 mph make a left turn and depart ahead of a United airliner
taking off from Elko airport. (FOIA; FUFOR Index) 3-4 mins
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May 2, 1949. Elko, Nevada (BBU)
Time: 1015 PST
Observer: Mr. Marvin Leroy Small, Airplane Communicator,
CAA
Number of objects: Three
Altitude: 14,000 feet
Shape: Circular and flat, appearance of a pancake
Color: Appearance of oxidized aluminum
Speed: 250 - 300 MPH
Direction of travel: Southwest veering to south southwest
Maneuvers: Straight flight for approximately 2 minutes,
objects then veered
left and appeared to accelerate, tilted.
Comments: Interview indicated that Marvin Small considered
truthful and
dependable
| Page ID (PID)
|
 NARA-PBB88-863 |
| Collection |
National Archives
(NARA) |
| Roll Description |
NARA Blue Book Roll
88 |
| Document Code |
|
Frames 863 - 874