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In September 1947, police officers in Portland, Oregon, reported sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) that sparked considerable interest and speculation. According to the records, these officers observed bright reflections from metallic objects in the sky, which were described as varying in shape and speed. One officer noted that the object appeared to be traveling at an estimated speed of about 150 miles per hour and was flying at an altitude of approximately 5,000 feet.
Witnesses reported that the object changed shape during its flight, with some describing it as elliptical and larger than conventional aircraft. The observations were made amidst a wave of UFO sightings across the United States during the post-war era, a time when public interest in aerial phenomena was heightened. The officers, who were deemed reliable and responsible individuals, were not alone in their observations; numerous citizens also reported seeing similar objects, leading to a flurry…