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Robert Fisher Metallic Oval near Bradford

March 18, 1950Near Bradford, Illinois, United States

Private pilot Robert Fisher reported an oval metallic-appearing disc ahead of his Bonanza near Bradford, Illinois. Hall says the object shone in sunlight and continued glowing beneath an overcast before receding rapidly.

// LINKED CLASSIFICATIONS:Ovoid / Egg / Oval / Football(C-000256)→Scientific & Observational Types(P-000101)→
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Encounter · Reported Encounter Observation

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CLAIM-689092reported
“Fisher reported an oval metallic-appearing disc moving ahead of his aircraft and later receding rapidly; Hall gives a visual speed estimate of roughly 600-1,000 mph.”
The UFO Evidence
SRC-002107 · Robert Fisher near Bradford, Illinois; uploaded PDF pp. 53-53
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Robert Fisher Metallic Oval (1950) · Reported Craft Appearance

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CLAIM-689093reported
“Hall says the object shone in direct sunlight but continued to glow after it passed below an overcast.”
The UFO Evidence
SRC-002107 · Fisher metallic oval appearance; uploaded PDF pp. 53-53
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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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