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Charles Otis Fifteen-Object Formation over Ann Arbor

July 27, 1952Ann Arbor / Lyon Hill, Michigan, United States

Biologist Charles H. Otis and his wife reported roughly fifteen elongated objects moving south in an organized formation; Otis used binoculars and described one object breaking formation and departing rapidly.

// LINKED CLASSIFICATIONS:Elongated / Cigar / Cylinder(C-000255)→Scientific & Observational Types(P-000101)→
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Encounter · Reported Encounter Observation

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CLAIM-689137reported
“Biologist Charles H. Otis and his wife reported roughly fifteen elongated objects moving south in an organized formation; Otis used binoculars and described one object breaking formation and departing rapidly.”
The UFO Evidence
SRC-002107 · Charles Otis Fifteen-Object Formation over Ann Arbor encounter narrative; uploaded PDF pp. 83-85
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Charles Otis Fifteen-Object Flotilla (1952) · Hall Phase 04 Source Description

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“Otis described elongated rocket-like bodies with bright forward glows and two short constant-length tail-like features; the luminous tails are descriptive and do not establish a propulsion mechanism.”
The UFO Evidence
SRC-002107 · Charles Otis Fifteen-Object Flotilla (1952) source description; uploaded PDF pp. 83-85
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Hall Scientists & Engineers Dossier · Hall Phase 04 Source Description

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CLAIM-689132reported
“Hall opens Section VI by emphasizing reports from professional scientists and engineers and discussing barriers to public reporting.”
The UFO Evidence
SRC-002107 · Section opening and professional-observer discussion; uploaded PDF pp. 81-82
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