1945 UFO :Tom's River, NJ (Ocean County)

The file in PBB was dated November. 1, 1945. The file has no narrative information or forms, just "3 photos".  As can be seen, however, someone has noted a specific shape in the pale, washed out photos: a oblong "saucer shape" with groups of three small round objects presumed to be lights or landing apparatus." In a addition, one brighter and more clearly defined image shows a distinct saucer like profile. 

Close up of two images from the set. Since no narrative accompanies it may be presumed that in 1945, some in New Jersey captured an image of something that it was believed might fit into the framework of the "flying saucer" craze. But wait, that does not rear its head until June 1947 and the sighting by Kenneth Arnold, right? Or is that just another story. Given the fact that 1947 began with reports from here and there and increased as the year progressed, it is safe to assume that in 1945 there might have been other things being seen as well, with even less understanding. 

The early records of Project Sign were largely destroyed or removed from active inclusion in the PBB. An erratic numbering system of cases is included randomly in the files for 1947, usually the notes submitted by the astronomer consultant (usually Dr. Hynek but others as well due to handwriting and/ syntax and tone variations in their notes).

The search continues...