THINK ABOUTIT UFO SIGHTING REPORT
Date: May 1952
Sighting Time: 2250
Day/Night: Night
Location: Prospect Heights Illinois
Urban or Rural: Rural
Hynek Classification: CE-III (Close Encounter III) Close observation with animate beings associated with the object.
Duration: 3-5 minutes
No. of Object(s): 1
Size of Object(s): n/a
Distance to Object(s):n/a
Shape of Object(s): disc
Color of Object(s): luminous
Number of Witnesses: 1
Special Features/Characteristics: 3 Humanoids
Source: Bob Runser for Cufos
Summary/Description: Mrs. Ann Sohn looked out the window and saw a luminous disc shaped object hovering over the vacant lot beside her house. Along its side ran a row of square windows, and on top was a transparent dome; beneath it was a cloud of green glowing vapor. The body of the craft was white luminous, the windows dark, except for the last 3, inside which was a very intense white light. In each of these windows a man was visible, 2 facing Mrs Sohn and the 3rd in profile. They were wearing parka like coveralls with hoods or headpieces. She watched for 3-5 minutes, then the men were seen to move levers; the ship became a brilliant red orange, and then departed at fantastic speed.
This 1952 case is remarkable for the level of detail visible through the craft’s windows. While many sightings from this era describe distant lights, Mrs. Sohn’s account provides a rare “look inside” at the technology—specifically the use of mechanical levers—and the mundane, almost utilitarian “parka-like” clothing of the occupants. The transition of the craft from white luminous to red-orange upon departure is a common physical characteristic reported in high-acceleration UFO cases, often associated with shifts in the propulsion system’s energy output.
