Ellsworth AFB
This UFO incident allegedly occurred at Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota.
About 7 miles southwest of Nisland, Dakota.
The following is from a FOIA request.
At 2059hrs., 16 Nov. 1977, Airmen 1C Phillips, Lt. A.Lims Security
Control, telephone WSC. and reported an O2 alarm activation at L-9 and that
Lims SAT #1, A-1C Jenkins & A-1C Raeke were dispatched, (Trip #62, ETA
2135hrs.)
At 2147hrs., A-1C Phillips telephones WSC and reported that the situation at
L-9 had been upgraded to a COVERED WAGON PER REQUEST OF Capt. Stokes, Larry
D., FSO.
Security Option 11 was initiated by WSC and Base CSC. BAF(Backup Security
Force) #1&&2, were formed. At 2340hrs., 16 Nov. 77, the following
information was learned: Upon arrival (2132hrs.) at Site #L-9. LSAT.
Jenkins & Raeke, dismounted the SAT vehicle to make a check of the site
fence line.
At this time Raeke observed a bright light shinning vertically upwards from
the rear of the fence line of L-9. ( There is a small hill approximately 50
yards behind L-9 )
Jenkins stayed with the SAT vehicle and Raeke proceeded to the source of the
light to investigate. As Raeke approached the crest of the hill, he observed
an individual dressed in a glowing green metallic uniform and wearing a
helmet with visor.
Raeke immediately challenged the individual, however the individual refused
to stop and kept walking towards the rear fence line of L-9. Raeke aimed his
M-16 rifle at the intruder and ordered him to stop.
The intruder turned towards Raeke and aimed a object at Raeke which emitted
a bright flash of intense light. The flash of light struck Raeke's M-16
rifle, disintegrating the weapon and causing second and third degree burns
to Raeke's hands.
Raeke immediately took cover and concealment and radioed the situation to
Jenkins, who in turn radioed a 10-13 distress to Line Control. Jenkins
responded to Raeke's position and carried Raeke back to the SAT vehicle.
Jenkins then returned to the rear fence line to stand guard.
Jenkins observed two intruders dressed in the same uniforms, walk through
the rear fence line of L-9. Jenkins challenged the two individuals but they
refused to stop. Jenkins aimed and fired two rounds from his M-16 rifle.
One bullet struck one intruder in the back and one bullet struck one
intruder in the helmet. Both intruders fell to the ground, however,
approximately 15 seconds later Jenkins had to take cover from a bolt of light
that missed him narrowly.
The two intruders returned to the east side of the hill and disappeared.
Jenkins followed the two and observed them go inside a saucer shaped object
approximately 20' in diameter and 20'thick. The object emitted a glowing
greenish light.
Once the intruders were inside, the object climbed vertically upwards and
disappeared over the Eastern horizon. BAF> #1 arrived at the site at
2230hrs., and set up a security perimeter. Site Survey Team arrived at the
site (0120hrs.) and took radiation readings, which measured from 1.7 to 2.9
roentgens.
Missile Maintenance examined the missiles and warheads and found the nuclear
components missing from the warhead. Col. Speaker, Wing Cmdr. arrived at
the site and set up an investigations. A completed follow-up report of this
incident will be submitted by order of Col. Speaker.
Raeke was later treated at the base hospital for second and third degree radiation burns to each hand.
Raeke's M-16 rifle could not be located at the site.
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