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Sheneman Willoughby Hovering Disc Report

August 1, 1955Near Willoughby, Ohio, United States

W. M. Sheneman reported a large circular object descending and hovering near his home, with a red rim light, two downward light beams, apparent windows and a luminous dome. His wife joined the observation and reported a soft humming sound.

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CLAIM-694031reported
“W. M. Sheneman reported a large circular object with a red rim light descending over a field, hovering, projecting two light beams downward, showing window-like features and later a luminous dome; his wife reported a soft humming sound.”
The UFO Evidence
SRC-002107 · Sheneman close-range disc description; uploaded PDF pp. 217-217
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Encounter · Investigation Source Caveat

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CLAIM-694032disputed
“Hall says an ATIC major later tried to persuade the Shenemans that they had seen a Canadian Avro vertical-lift device and showed an artist's conception; Hall notes the first Avro example was not completed until 1959 and cites NASA technical data on its limited performance.”
The UFO Evidence
SRC-002107 · Sheneman Avro explanation and development-timeline rebuttal; uploaded PDF pp. 217-217
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