May 3, 1949. Sidney, Ohio (BBU)
9:00 a.m. Store owner Wilford and Sprague saw bright shiny disc
high overhead at about 85° elevation heading NE wavering, climbing
and descending slightly on a straight path. (FOIA; FUFOR Index) 2 mins
May 3, 1949. Sidney, Ohio (BBU)
Time: 0900
Observers: Mr. E. E. Wilford
Mr. Vorest Sprague
Number of objects: One
Shape: Disc
Color: Bright, shiny silver
Size: Apparent size 5 inches in diameter
Altitude: High, 85 degrees
Speed: Fast
Direction of travel: Northeast
Maneuvers: Wavered, climbed and descended slightly
Time in sight: 2 minutes
Comments: Mr. Sprague said the object was leaving a
grayish trail
behind.