UFO Testimony of Air Traffic Controller Michael Smith

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Dr. Steven Greer
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June 19, 2013
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Tier 1First Person EncounterFirst-Person Account
Experiencer: Michael Smith

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: military encountersEra: 1970s, Cold WarIntel Value: 8/10

Michael Smith

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1

The Encounter

Michael W. Smith served in the Air Force from 1969 to 1973 as an aircraft control operator. In the spring of 1970, while on duty at a radar site, he learned that his colleagues were tracking a UFO. They observed it moving erratically on radar, hovering, and disappearing behind mountains. NORAD was aware of the situation but instructed them not to report it or discuss it. In 1972, while stationed in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, he received frantic calls about UFOs from the state police. He saw them on radar but instinctively reported nothing. After these encounters, he felt a strong desire to share his experiences, but he faced pressure to remain silent. His views on government transparency changed over time, especially after discussing the events with his father.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

Michael W Smith, a former Air Force operator, recounts his experiences with UFOs during his service in the 1970s, highlighting government secrecy and cover-up regarding these encounters. He describes specific incidents involving radar sightings and the instructions given to personnel to remain silent about such occurrences.

Primary Revelation

NORAD was aware of UFO sightings and instructed personnel not to report or document them.

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Michael W Smith
military officialpro disclosure
United States Air Force
Military service from 1969 to 1973First-hand experience with radar tracking of UFOsTestimony regarding NORAD's knowledge of UFOsPromotion to sergeant during service

The government knows about this why why aren't they telling the Press why you know I don't know.

UFO Tracking ProgramCold War (1969 to 1973)alleged

Managed by: NORAD

Tracking unidentified aerial phenomena and ensuring national security

otherspecific
+1 Corroborators

In Spring of 1970, while stationed in Clouth Falls, I witnessed a UFO on radar that displayed erratic behavior, including hovering and rapid altitude changes, which was not consistent with known aircraft capabilities.

Source: Michael W SmithEvent: 1970-03-01 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
coverupspecific
+1 Corroborators

NORAD was aware of the UFO sightings and instructed personnel not to report or document them, indicating a cover-up of information regarding UFOs.

Source: Michael W SmithEvent: 1970-03-01 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
otherspecific
+2 Corroborators

During a second encounter in 1972, I received reports of three UFOs over the North Tower in Michigan, but I was instructed to deny their presence on radar.

Source: Michael W SmithEvent: 1972-10-01 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
coverupvague

The government is covering up information about UFOs and advanced technologies, which could potentially solve energy crises.

Source: Michael W SmithEvent: 2023-10-01 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
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Encounter Context

Factual Details
1970-01-01Year: 1970

radar site in Clouth Falls

united_states

Military Witness
Branchair force
BaseClouth Falls
Dutyaircraft control and early warning operator
Service4
3 witnesses mentioned
Reported to authorities

NORAD was notified but no further action was taken

Connected Events
UFO sightings in MichiganFall 1972

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
physical sightingCE1
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 17/21first person
Detail & Specificity
3/3
Corroboration
2/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
3/3
Perceptual Clarity
3/3
Timely Reporting
2/3
Witness Credibility
3/3

The account provides a detailed first-person narrative from a former Air Force member, including specific radar observations and interactions with NORAD. However, the lack of corroboration and the subjective nature of the experiences limit the overall evidential strength.

initial awareness of ufounknown

Michael learns about a UFO being monitored at the radar site, leading to a sense of urgency and concern about reporting it.

I immediately was stunned and asked if the Pentagon was notified somebody called the president or and they said no they don't do that

monitoring the ufounknown

Michael describes the UFO's behavior on the radar, noting its stationary position and rapid movements that defy conventional aircraft capabilities.

there's no aircraft that can accelerate and decelerate that fast without having the Pilot's face through the windshield

end of observationunknown

The UFO disappears from radar after descending behind a mountain, leaving Michael and his colleagues with unanswered questions.

it would stay down for about 15 minutes and the next thing knew it was right back up there

second encounter notificationunknown

Michael receives a frantic call about multiple UFOs over a nearby bridge, prompting him to check the radar.

there's three UFOs over the North Tower

chasing the ufosunknown

Michael observes the UFOs moving along the highway while receiving frantic reports from law enforcement.

I realized if they keep going this way following the highway they go right by the Radar Site

conclusion of second encounterunknown

The UFOs disappear from radar, and Michael feels compelled to downplay the situation due to prior instructions.

I told them no it's more of a programmed response thinking back to clouth Falls where you're told you don't talk about it

visualextraordinary
8/10

Observed UFOs on radar and visually during the second encounter

auditory
5/10

Heard police sirens during the second encounter

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Colorbright bluish glow with flashing red and blue lights
Luminositynot stated
Soundsilent
Movementhovering, instant acceleration
Five Observables (2/5)
positive lift low observability hypersonic velocity trans medium travel instantaneous acceleration

Michael observed UFOs on radar and noted their unusual movements, including hovering and rapid ascents and descents.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved multiple witnesses and a military context, highlighting a significant cover-up regarding UFO sightings.

✦ AI-extracted phenomenological analysis — verify against source testimony

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: military encountersEra: 1970s, Cold WarIntel Value: 8/10
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Michael Smith

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1