S/Sgt. Donald E. Jenkins

S/Sgt. Donald E. Jenkins was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the early 1950s, involved in radar operations amid heightened UFO investigations. His primary role centered on tracking unidentified aerial phenomena, as documented in historical UFO report compilations from Project 1947. Jenkins recounted a key incident at sea where his unit investigated a sighting, approaching within 15-20 miles of the object. It then accelerated northward at approximately 5,000 mph, evading pursuit. This testimony highlights radar confirmation of high-speed maneuvers unexplained by conventional aircraft, contributing to the era's military UFO inquiries like Project Blue Book.