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SUB; +. Night Phenonem. eed

T0:- - Firat. Tactical Air! Fores, (Prov, )s APO. 3%, US ARIE

magtiead Air Command throug your Headquartera on tie “sibject: of
“ ‘night phenonema (foofiknter), ond further to” this: Headquarters"

letter -of even. reference anted I pebruary, a veply haa now been.
xeceived fromthe Air Ministry. vio .cay* that Domior Coniind oro
“ Bave apr: some> tine ‘boon. roport ting Oe iiles phononema,

; 2s -Soghe “Air tiniatsy* Vow As, that afew ofthe alleged
airereft tay have been We,262's and for tbe ypat..£loK rockets
are-cugres ted. as the mont: Likely: ¢ planations 3

ok 36°. It's vegrettea that no ‘further, or orb definite,
s infortation can be given.

. a , i for the Deputy 'Suprene Comentier,

CoM ERS
: . 3 Air Coniengre;
; : A.0s. of Se; A-2,

4, With reference to reporta fomvenled Pron the Strih

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Date

Air Ministry, D. Ds dvs a
15th dlarch,\ 1945. f
Ref : vee RARIOAS

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BALIS OF me = a,

The papers dealing with
the abowe subject which you en-
closed With your memo SHAEF Air/
TS.57153/A2 dated llth February,
have been carefully examined and
discussed with the various other
Departments concerned,

Bomber Command crews have
for some time been reporting simi~-
lar phenonema, A few of the
alleged aircraft may have been Me.
262 and for the rest, flak rockets
are suggested as the most likely
explanation,

The whole affair is
still something of a mystery and
the evidence is very sketchy and
varied so that no definite and
satisfactory explanatio can Bess

be given, eK As BS

Fr, 2399 E. D. M. Hophing

Group Captair
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2 SF : SHASF/AIR/S37183/A-2 ; 14 March 1946.

SUBJSCT: Request for Photographs.
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TO b HQ. 1ST US. TAC. A.F. Y
Attontion AC of S. A=2.

Reference your letter dated 12 March asking that
photes be furnished as mentioned in our Signal ~.1.580
Anted 4 March, this office has sine? been informed by HQ.
IX TAC, That tha pictures of "Long oylindrical objects"
claimed by the lO7th P.R. Squadron pilot provétitto be unsuccessful.

For the Neputy Supreme Commander?

Te Ge AM&S,
Lt-Col. AC.
Aew2 RECCE.

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Pilots report the following.

inder sheped object»

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about 12 ft long and 1 ft in diameter was ©
4 & 6,000 ft. It appeared to be suspende vertically with smell

% projecting from the lower end. the. object was &t

deflated, a red flame resuited without smoke.

did not disintegrate.

Photo taken by 107 SQ of 67 WAC/K Group at 011030

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Reference your SHAEF AIR/S.37153/Ae2
dated 1th February 1945 with the attached
CX report, this probably refers to"Flak Bombe"
mentioned in A,D.I.(K) Report No. 562/19k5
paragraphs 128 and 129, \

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; ALLIED RE POI PiCuARY FORCE.

PEP; SHARP ATR/T8.372.53/A~2. 21 Feb
SUBJECT: Night Phenomena.

TO: Headquarters, U.S. S. T.A.F i
| (For ‘attention of Chief Techhicar Intel Ligeree
Officer, Col. etal T

By Attached are copies of papers received from the Virst
Tac. Air Force. (frov), Prom the nusber‘of reports quoted in
the 2né W/Ind. from the 415th Night Fignter Soucdren, it would
seen that there mist be somthing more than mere imagination
behind the matter, and-in view of the fact +hat. pilots and. crews
ere becoming Blightly worried by them, it. is considered that

a possible should be done to “te so the root of the .
motter.

Ze Copies of the reports heve been gent to ‘the Air Ministry
for eheir consideration, and the Scientific Investigation

' Division of this Headquarters (ii. cine bye has alsc been asked.
to, corgicer whe Ah aa . ; 1

Ae in the ‘peontine, it is supgested that i Staats be on well
for an &ir Technical Intelligence Officer to. visit the DTnit
piece a, a pei hy and imprersions at first hand fron
aircrew persomel .

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REF: ~ 3 i 1l February 19.5.

TO:- First Tactical Air Force (Prov.), aPO 3%, U.S. ARMY.

1. Reference to your 3rd Indorsement on the subject of
night phenomenon originated by the 415th Night Fighter
Squadron, there is nc information 4t this Headquarters
which might explain the nature and cause of the lights
ami other phenomena described by the pilots of this

2. The matter ‘is, therefore, being referred to the
Air Ministry in order to find out whether any further also

information can be, dbiaived EP°a., he AWRRea1 Intelligence
Officer from USSTAF to visit the Unit concerned,

For the Deputy Suprem Comender,

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C.U. GRIERSOK,
Air Commodore,
A.C. of S., Am2.

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HEADQUARTERS XII TACTICAL ATR COMMAND (ADV), APO #574, U.S. ao
4 February 1945. Cle! te

TO: Commanding General, roe Tactical Air Force a heeeailky
UeS. Army. Attn: A/C of S, A-2.
A iss

Attention is invited to 2nd W/Ind.
LEAVITT CORNING, JR.,
Lt. Colonel, Ge Se Ge,
A/C of S, A-2.

3rd Inde plo
HEADQUARTERS, FIRST TACTICAL AIR FORCE (PROV), APO 374, US Army, 5 February 1945.

TO: Chief Intelligence Officer, Air Staff SHAEF, APO 757.
le Forwarded for your information.

2. This headquarters has no further information or explanation in connection
with these phenomena.

3- It is believed that further investigation is warranted. Since appropriate
technical personnel are not available within the First Tactical Air Force, the matter
is forwarded for such further investigation as may be advisable.

Lele =)

ra one, 40,
AC of 8S,
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#1 - lst & 2nd W/Ind, 23 Jan 45

and 30 Jan 45.

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sDate: 16/Jan 1945

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HEADQUARTERS XII TACTICAL AIR COMMAND (ADV) D-CG-1
Office of the A/C of S, A-2

APO 374, US Army,
16 January 1945.
SUBJECT; Night Phenomenon.
TO

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Commending General, First Tactical Air Force (Prov),
APO 374, US Army. Attn: A/C of S, A-2.

1. The following is quoted from training and tactical
information supplied by the 415th Night Pighter Squadron for sel
the month of December 1944;

"We have encountered a phenomenon which we cannot
explain; crews have been followed by lights that blink on and
off changing colors etc. The lights come very close and fly
formation with our planes. They are agitating and keep the
crews on edge when they encounter them, mainly because they
cannot explain them. It is requested further information be
furnished on this subject, such as similar experiences of other
night units",

2- Further information is requested, ~

LEAVITT CORNING, JR.,
neo Conoaail, ©5 65 Gs)
A/C of S, A-2.

1st Ind D-B-1
HEADQUARTERS, FIRST TACTICAL AIR FORCE (PROV), AG of S A-2, APO 574, US Army,
20 Januery 1945

TO: ACG of S A=2, XII Tactical Air Command, APO 374, US Army

1. There have been no instances reported as above.

2. Before an investigation can be made it will be necessary to have
more complete information, such as colors of the lights, “their intensity,
size, duration, and at what altitudes seen; also if the lights are observed
at any specific hours. Do subject lights cross Allied lines and in what
direction are they seen to travel? Also, has it been noted on whet part of
the aircraft are they carried, i.e. wing, tail, prop; and how close do they
approach our aircraft?

For the Assistant Chief of Staff A=2: os \\
a ar? Ved oN ae
2 A405 Wes 4395 S V BOYKIN
cy aa Major AC
SECRET Executive Officer
lst W/Ind. D-We2
HEADQUARTERS XII TACTICAL AIR COMMAND, APO #574, UsS. Army, 25 January 1945,

TO; S-2, 415 Night Fighter Squadron.
Forwarded for compliance with paragraph 2 of lst Inde

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EAVITT CORNING, JR.,
Lte Colonel, Ge S.- Ces
A/C of S, Ane

2nd. W/Ind.
415th, NICHT FIGHTER SQUADRON, APO #374, U. S. Army, 30 Jamuary 1945,

TO: AC of S§ A-2 XII Tactical Air Command, APO 374, U. S, Arny.

1. In compliance with paragraph 2 of lst. Ind., the following extracts from
the Sortie Reports of various pilots who have encountered the Night Phenomenon
are submitted for your information,

Night of 14-15 December 1944 - "In vicinity of Erstein (V-9381) flying at
1000 ft. observed large red light at 2000 ft. going East at 18:40 hrs.
fravelling at approximately 200 MPR"

Nyght of 16-17 December 1944 - "20 miles North of Breisach (W-0173) at
800 ft. observed 5 or 6 flashing red ond green lights in "I" shape,
Thought they were flak. About 10 minutes later saw the same lights mich
closer end behind me. We turned port and Starboard and the lights
followed. They closed in to about 8 O'clock and 1000 ft. and remained
in that position for several minutes and then disappeared."

Night of 22-23 December 1944 - "Patrolling at Angels 10 from Sarrebourg

to Strasbourg North and South of highway, At 06;00 hrs. saw two lights
coming towards A/@ fron the ground, Upon reaching eltitude of plane,

they leveled off ond stayed on my tail for epproximately 2 mimites,

Lyeate appeared to be a large orance glow. After staying with a/e for
approximately 2 minutes, they would peel off end turn away, fly along
level for a few mimutes and then go out. They appeared to be under perfect
control at all times. Ljghts were seen somewhere in vicinity of Nagenau."

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2nd. W/Ind., 415th. Night Fighter Squadron. 30. January 1945 con't.

Night of 23-24 December 1944 - "Observed reddish colored flames at
considerable distance and at approximately 10,000 ft."

Night of 23-24 December 1944 - "Approximately 10 miles South of Point x (6745)
noticed to NE approximately 5 miles a glowing red object shooting straight

up. Ghanged suddenly to plane view of A/G doing a wing over and going

into a dive and disappearing."

Night of 26-27 December 1944 - "At 01:45 hrs. saw two yellow streaks of
flame flying et seme level at approximately 3000 ft. off port side. We also
saw red balls of fire that stayed up for 10 seconds approximately 45 miles
avay. After seeing yellow streaks, made starboard vector lost altitude
and streaks disappeared from view. Called GCI Blunder and asked if any B/A
were in vicinity. They answered No. Instruded to return to Angels 10. :
Ye f@1t what was thought to be prop wash; very distinct. Noticed several
groups of lights off port while patrolling in vicinity of Q-9050 and R-1556
Lights made distinct lines somewhat like arrows,"

Night of 26-27 December 1944 - "Vihile on vector 090 near V-7050 during
patrol we observed airborne white lights. They were stageered evenly

vertically and we could see from 1 to-4 swing at once. They appeared

stationery at 10,000 ft."

Nyght of 26-27 December 1944 - "Observed light at same altitude while in
vicinity of Worms Observer saw light come within 100 ft. Peeled off and
took evasive action but light contimed to follow for 5 minutes. Light
then pulled up rapidly and went out of sight."

a
N ght of 27-28 December 1944 - "While on North heading in patrol area
noticed in vicinity of Q-1378 lights suspended iff air moving slowly and
would then disappear. Were orange in color’. Lights appeared singly and in
pairs. Observed these lights four or five times during period."

Night of 27-28 December 1944 - "Bight miles NE of Luneville at 19:10 hrs,
saw three sets of three lights (red and white) one on starboard and one on
port from 1000 ft. to 2000 ft. to rear and clasing in at Angels 10. Pulled
up to Angels 8 and lights went out. Gealled Churchman to see if there was
anything in area, Received a negative reply."

Nyght of 30-31 December 1944 - "Saw a group of lights flying through the
air 30 or 40 miles Hast of base while flying at Angels 9 - 10."

Night of 1-2 January 1945 - "Saw*Foofighters North of Strasbourg and North
of Saverne". { 4} 4

Ngght of 14-15 January 1945 - "Observed a large orange @low in sky approx.
5 ft. in diameter in vicinity of Ingweiller at 6000 ft. at 20:00 hrs."

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2nd. W/ind., 415th. Night Fighter Squadron, 30 January 1945 Con!t.

Night of 29-30 January 1945 - "At about 00:10 hrs. sighted a Foofighter
about half way between Weissembourg and Lendau. Foofighter was off to
the starboard and rear at Angels 2. Lights were amber and one wag 20 =
50 ft. above the other and of about 30 seconds duration. Foofighter was
about 1000 ft. away and following. The lights were about a foot in
diameter. Lights disappeared when Travel 34 turned into them."

2. In every case where pilot called GCI Control and asked if there was a
Borey Ale in the srea he received a negative answer.

| . B. RINGWALD,

Captain, A. 6.,
Intelligence Officer.

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% Foofighters is the mame given these phenomenon by combat crews of this
Squadron.