Navy photographer Delbert C. Newhouse on his famous 1952 UFO film + footage breakdown analysis

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July 24, 2025
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Tier 1First Person EncounterFirst-Person Account
Experiencer: Delbert C. Newhouse

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
documentaryTopic: otherIntel Value: 8/10

Delbert C. Newhouse

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1

The Encounter

Delbert Clement New House was driving on US Highway 30 South with his family. They were traveling from Washington DC to Portland, Oregon. About seven miles past Trey Mountain, Utah, his wife spotted unidentified objects in the sky. New House pulled over and observed about 12 objects in a rough formation. He described them as saucer-shaped and metallic. He attempted to photograph them but lost time preparing his camera. One object separated from the group and disappeared. The weather was clear, and visibility was excellent. After reviewing the film, New House was disappointed with the quality. The analysis concluded that the objects were not birds, balloons, or known aircraft. This encounter left New House with a sense of unresolved mystery regarding the objects he saw.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The transcript details a firsthand account of a sighting of unidentified flying objects by Chief Photographer Delbert Clement New House. The analysis of the film he captured concluded that the objects could not be identified as known aircraft, birds, or balloons, leading to an official classification of 'unknowns'.

Primary Revelation

The film analysis concluded that the objects could not be birds, balloons, or aircraft, and the film wasn't faked.

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Delbert Clement New House
witnesspro disclosure
United States Navy
21 years of military serviceCommissioned warrant officerFilm analysis by Air ForceCredible observer of UAP

The official conclusion is unknowns.

UAP Analysis ProgramCold War (1947 to unknown)confirmed

Managed by: United States Air Force

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Encounter Context

Factual Details

US Highway 30 South, near Trey Mountain

Utah, united_states

highwaymountainous
Connected Encounters (1)
Aviation Supply Depot, Naval Supply Center, Oakland, California
Military Witness
Branchunited states navy
RankChief Photographer, Warrant Officer
BaseAviation Supply Depot, Naval Supply Center, Oakland, California
Dutyactive duty
Service21 years
4 witnesses mentionedDelbertwifeson Delbertdaughter Anne
Reported to authorities

film analyzed by Air Force; conclusion unknowns

Connected Events
Washington D.C. SightingJuly 20, 1952

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
physical sightingCE1
High Evidential StrengthScore: 20/21first person
Detail & Specificity
3/3
Corroboration
3/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
3/3
Perceptual Clarity
3/3
Timely Reporting
3/3
Witness Credibility
4/3

The account is provided by a credible witness, a Chief Photographer in the Navy, who describes a detailed observation of unidentified objects with specific characteristics. The presence of corroborating evidence from film analysis and the involvement of military intelligence further strengthens the account, despite some limitations in the film quality.

initial sightingminutes

While driving, the experiencer's wife noticed unidentified objects in the sky, prompting them to pull over and observe.

my wife noticed a group of objects in the sky which she could not identify

detailed observationminutes

The experiencer observed about 12 identical objects in a rough formation, describing their appearance and attempting to photograph them.

They were identical in appearance; like two saucers, one inverted over the other

objects disappearunknown

One object reversed its course and left the group, followed by the rest disappearing over the horizon.

I turned swinging the camera just in time to see the rest of the group disappear over the western horizon

visualextraordinary
8/10

Observed multiple unidentified flying objects in the sky

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

Shapedisc
SizeB29-sized
Colorbright silvery color
Luminosityreflective
Soundnot stated
Movementhovering
Five Observables (0/5)
positive lift low observability hypersonic velocity trans medium travel instantaneous acceleration

The experiencer observed about 12 disc-shaped objects in a rough formation, with one object reversing its course before disappearing.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved a detailed observation of multiple unidentified flying objects, with a focus on their unique disc shape and reflective metallic appearance.

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
documentaryTopic: otherIntel Value: 8/10
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Delbert C. Newhouse

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1