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John Bean Livermore Brushed-Aluminum Disc

January 27, 1953Livermore AEC research facilities, California, United States

Pilot John B. Bean reported a small round metallic object near the Livermore Atomic Energy Commission facilities. He compared its sheen to brushed aluminum and said it made a steep right turn and rapid climb, disappearing within a three-count.

// LINKED CLASSIFICATIONS:Disc / Saucer(C-000253)→Scientific & Observational Types(P-000101)→
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Encounter · Reported Encounter Observation

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CLAIM-689104reported
“Bean reported that the object changed direction, made a steep right-hand turn, and climbed at a rate he considered far greater than nearby conventional aircraft, disappearing by the end of a three-count.”
The UFO Evidence
SRC-002107 · John B. Bean Livermore narrative; uploaded PDF pp. 57-58
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Encounter · Investigation Source Caveat

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CLAIM-689106reported
“Bean compared the object with a DC-6 and a jet visible in the same general period and concluded that the disc had much greater speed and maneuverability.”
The UFO Evidence
SRC-002107 · Bean relative-performance comparison; uploaded PDF pp. 57-58
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Livermore Brushed-Aluminum Disc (1953) · Reported Craft Appearance

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CLAIM-689105reported
“Bean described the object as perfectly round with a metallic satin/brushed-aluminum sheen and no sharp specular glint.”
The UFO Evidence
SRC-002107 · Bean brushed-aluminum appearance; uploaded PDF pp. 57-58
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Hall Pilots & Aviation Experts Dossier · Investigation Source Caveat

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CLAIM-689087reported
“Hall argues that airline and military pilots are unusually experienced sky observers because their work requires repeated exposure to weather, aircraft, meteors, planets, and aviation hazards.”
The UFO Evidence
SRC-002107 · Section opening: pilot experience and evidentiary rationale; uploaded PDF pp. 52-53
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CLAIM-689088reported
“Hall groups pilot reports into three broad patterns: geometrical objects, maneuvering or gyrating lights, and cigar-shaped or rocket-like objects.”
The UFO Evidence
SRC-002107 · The Patterns: three pilot-report groupings; uploaded PDF pp. 53-53
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Hall Pilots & Aviation Experts Dossier · Government Policy Decision

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CLAIM-689089reported
“Hall notes that airline pilots were included in the CIRVIS vital-intelligence reporting system and cites 1954 meetings between airline representatives and MATS intelligence to speed reporting of unusual aerial objects.”
The UFO Evidence
SRC-002107 · CIRVIS / MATS reporting-system discussion; uploaded PDF pp. 52-53
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John Bean Livermore Brushed-Aluminum Disc (January 27, 1953): Evidence Dossier & Witness Reports | ANOMALY | ANOMALY UAP Archive & Controlled Vocabulary