5-11-50 McMINNVILLE OREGON
The “McMinnville Photos” (also called the Trent photos) refer to two black-and-white images taken on May 11, 1950, by farmer Paul Trent after he and his wife Evelyn reported seeing a bright, disc-shaped object near their property in Yamhill County, Oregon. The Trents said the object appeared metallic, largely silent, and moved slowly before accelerating away; Paul captured two frames in quick succession. The photos were published locally on June 8, 1950 and then circulated nationally, becoming a cornerstone case for debates about photographic UFO evidence and investigative methodology.
- May 11, 1950 (evening, reported ~7:30–7:45 p.m.) — Evelyn observes a metallic disc-like object; calls Paul outside.Â
- Minutes later (same event) — Paul retrieves a camera and takes two photographs; witnesses estimate both shots occurred within ~30 seconds.Â
- May 14, 1950 (approx.) — Roll of film finished/used for other family photos; development occurs later after the roll is completed (reported in multiple historical summaries).Â
- June 8, 1950 — Local publication of the photos and story in the McMinnville paper; wire services help spread the images.Â
- June 26, 1950 — National magazine reprint (cropped versions) further amplifies public exposure.Â
- 1967–1968 — A major university-led, Air Force–funded study includes the case as a photographic study, documenting witness narrative elements and investigative considerations.Â
- Disc/saucer-like form; “silvery” metallic appearance, sometimes described with a bronze tint.Â
- No reported engine noise; no smoke; no visible flame.Â
- Motion described as initially slow/gliding, then accelerating rapidly away.Â
- Report of a brief gust/breeze associated with departure in some witness descriptions. Reported in later retellings.
- Size/distance/altitude uncertain; witnesses offered rough estimates but did not claim precise measurement.Â
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