UFO seen for 13 hours in Westland

Summary

An unusual UFO event was reported in Westland, Michigan, on August 21, 1969. According to the records, an unidentified object was observed over a long period of 13 hours, which drew the attention of local authorities and the military. The report indicates that the object was seen by multiple people, including police officers, who had enough time to obtain binoculars for a closer look. Although no physical evidence was found, the duration and consistency of the observation generated interest.

The official report, though incomplete and with OCR errors, mentions that the case was classified as a "probable asteroid (Capella)", but the possibility of an unidentified aerial phenomenon was not ruled out. Local police and the military collaborated in the investigation, though no definitive conclusion was reached. Police Chief Garrison E. Clayton of Westland even wrote to the military requesting more information about the incident, showing his concern over the lack of clear answers. This case remains an unsolved mystery in the history of UFOs in the United States.