342_HS1-416511228_319.1 Flying Discs 1949

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LOWRY FLIGHT SERVICE CENTER GRR/ wie
Authority: LOWRY AIR FORCE BASE

lcd DENVER, COLORADO

RY 319.1 9 January 1950

SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Objects

Commanding General
4ir Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson Aix Force Base, Ohio

1. Im compliance with Flight Service Regulation 200-4, dated
2 November 1948, Subject: “Unidentified Flying Objects," the follow
ing report is submitted.

2. On the night of 6 January 1950, two objects were sighted over
Kansas City, Kansas, and Olathe, Kansas. ‘They appeared to be motionless
over Olathe for ten to fifteen minutes, then moved off very fast.

3. The weather at Kansas City was clear with twelve miles visi~
bility.

hk. ‘The incident was witnessed by James F. Grey, 6200 Hadley 5t.,
Raytown, Missouri, phone Fl. 2744; and Rebert Van De Vyvere, 5532, Raytown
Road, Missouri. Both are employed at Bendix Aviation, Kansas City, Kansas,
and the former is a pilot.

5. Photos are not available. Sketches are enroute to Lowry Flight
Service and will be forwarded immediately upon receipt.

6. ‘Two objects were sighted, both spherical in shape. They ap-
peared to be the size of old fashioned street lights about two blocks
distant. They were a brilliant white, emanating orange and red flashes,

7. They moved from over Kansas City toward Olathe, Kansas, remained
motionless from ten to fifteen minutes, then moved off very fast in a
southwesterly direction. The estimated altitude was between seven and
eight thousand feet. No sound was emitted, nor exhaust trail apparent.

8. This report was given to Fairfax AFB Operations, Kansas City,
Kansas, and transmitted to Lowry Flight Service.

Lt Col, USAF aa
Copies Furnished: Command ing
C/S, USAF, Wash DC, Attn
Dir of Intelligence ; Bik
Comix, MATS, Wash DC, Attn “3
Chief, Intellicence Div
CO, Flight Service, Wash DC

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HqMAAMA Form No. 7

(Rev. 28 Oct. 48)

OLMSTED FLIGHT SERVICE CENTER
Olmsted Air Force Base
MIDDLETOWN, PENNSYLVANIA

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MOT 000.92 “52 22. Sep 49
Subjt (nidentified Flying Objeate

(3) Clock position of object from observer's aircraft:

Four o'clock, approximately thirty miles to. the right
ond to the rear

(4) Latitude and satis: 45°40" 8 74°65"
(Oe Sea
Not applicable
Humber of objects: One
&» Formation types Fot applicable
Pietance of object from observer: thirty eae,
&- taterally or horizontally: liortzontally
bs Angle of elevation from horizon: level plane

eee Gs Altitudes 20,000 feet letting down alenly unti3 it dtee
appeared inte the overcast at 7,000 fect

6. Time in sights Nob stated

7, — Appearance of objects

fie Color: Silvery or aluminun .

De STA PS 3 Cy Li: drieal

UDOT 000.92
Subje Wnidentified Flying Objecte

GG. Odors Unimown
d, Rate of evaporation:
®,. Does trail vary with sounds
{fect om cloudet Unknown
Lichtes
Supports - Hone
Appeared to be rocket or jet

Propeller or jet: Appeared to be rocket or jet

%

Rooters one

Aerodynamic vanes; None observed

Visible exhaust or jet cpenines: “one observed
Control and.stabiliitys “ene observed

@. Vins: Hone obsérved

be . Stabiligers:. “Yone observed

(1) Siaes Not applicable

(2) Shape: %ot applicable
(3) Lesation: Wot applicable
Air Ducts: et observed
&-- Slote: %ct applicable
be Duct speningss Hot applicable
Speed = HPs. Nigh rate of spes:

founds Sone heard

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WOT 000.52 22 Sep 49
Subj: Unidentified Plying Objeets

19. Was any radio antenna to be observed: one noted
20, Wamoer of disappearances Disappeared inte overcast

&» ‘“xplode: “ot applicable

(1) Possibility ef fragments: ot applicable

(2) Other physical evidence: Not applicable
be Faded from view: “ot applicable
Ge Disappeared behind obstacle: Wot. applicable

RELATIVE Tc

Name of observer: tt Colonel hillip J. Kuhl, 3716a

Air Wateriel Command, AP Procurement Field Office, Redford, Mass,

Occupation, sar

‘lace of business, AP Procurerent Pield fies, Bedford, Mass,

Hobbies: ot applicable

Ability to determine, Unknown

Reliability of observer: fo opinion

‘otes relative to observer on

&. Sightings in seneral s
The aireraft, ar 7il0, was proceeding from Bedford, Mass,
to Griffiss Air Porce ase, Rome, Sew York, The flame
*ppeared more than twice the length of the object. ‘vThe
object finally disappeared into the overcast, reported at
7009 feet at the time. The approximate coordinates of the
Sighted object was 43°40"" 74°55"", The approximate dise
tance of the obtect from the observer wag thirty miles,

b. How attention was drawn to objects: Yormal pilot surveillance

9. ‘itnessess

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HORD FLIGHT SERVICE CENTE
McChord Air Porece Base
Vashineton

23 August 1949

Unidentified Flying Objects

Commanding General

Air Materiel Command
irightePatterson A? Base, Ohio
ATTENTION: MOIAXO<3

le ‘In compliance with Fs Regulation 200<4 the following
reports of sighting of unidentified flying objects are sub-
mitted: .

& Location and time of sighting: Over the city
of Seattle, Washington, 1845P, 22 fupust 1949.4

by Weather at the time: Clear, visibility unre-«
stricted.

Ce Names, occupations, and addresses of witnesses:

(1) Sgt Jack Paullmer, Controller, 143rd
National Guerd Aircraft Control and Warne

ing Squadron, 6756 Yllis Avenue, Seattle
&, Weahington,

T/Sgt T. De Millen, Controller, 143rd
National Guard Aircraft Control and Warn-
ing Squadron, 6736 Hllis Avenue, Seattle
8S, ‘ashingtons

Sgt hoger NH, Studeman, Controller, 143rd
National Guard Aircraft Control and varn-
ing Squadron, 6736 Sllis Avenue, Seattle
S, Washingtons

ad, Photographs of objects, if available: Photo-
graphs of objects are not available,

@, Sketches of object's configuration: Sketches
of object's configuration are not avallables

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TCM 452 25 August 1949
SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Opjects

fe Object sighteds
(1) Number: One,
(2) Shapes Circular,

(3) Sises RBstimated seventy-five (75) to one
hundred (100) feet in diameter with an
estimated depth of ten (10) to fifteen (15)
feet,

Color: Shiny aluminum, Object reflested
the sun's rays.

Speeds: Estimated five (5) to six (6) hune
dred miles per hour,

Heading: From north to south,
Maneuverability: Object did not maneuver,

fltitude:. Estimated ten (10) thousand
feats

Sounds The sound was similar to a jet
aircraft.

(10) Exhaust trail or not: WNo exhaust trail
was noted.

&« Set Studeman first saw the object from his home
in the north end of Seattle, He called Sgt Paullmer who was
on duty at the 145rd National Guard Aireraft Control and Warn-
ing Sqiadron and reported the objects Set Faullmer reported
that after reéeiving the call from Sgt Studeman he stepped
outside of the office and he saw apparently the same ob ject
reported by Sgt Studeman, T/Sget Mullen slso saw the same ob-
ject, Sgt Mallen was at his home in the south end of Seattle
at the time he saw the object and he reported the information
to the CAA Control Tower at Boeing Field, Seattle, Washington,
who relayed the information to the McChord Flight Service
Conter, Both Sgt Paulkmer and Sgt Studeman sew other air-
craft in the air at the same time the circular object was

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M 452 25 August 1949
SUBS: cYTs Unidentified Plying Ubjects

sighted and reported that it bore no resemblance to any air«
craft they had ever seen before,

24 & Location and time of sighting: Approximately
thirty (30) miles west northwest of Seattle-Tacoma Airport,

1920P, 22 August 1949.

b. Weather at the timer Clear, visibility unree
stricted,

Ce Names, occupations, and addresses of witnesses?
(1) Ben Frieman, ARTC Controller, Seattle ‘ir
Route Traffic Control Center, Ps 0, Box
S224, Seattie 14, Washington,
Howard Watson, Senior AMTc Controller,
Seattle Alr Route Traffic Control Center,
Py Of Box 3224, Seattle 14, Washington.

dy Photographs of objects, if available: Photo-
graphs of objects are not available,

@s Sketches of object's configurations Sketches
of object's configuration’ are not avallables

ff. Object sighted:

(1) Number: Ones

(2) Shapet Similar to en F-84,

(3) Sizet Similar to an F-84,
(4) Colors Simtlar to an P34,
(5) Speed: Similar to an F+e84,

(6) Heading: Object was heading from south
to north,

Maneuverability: Object did not maneuver,

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TCM 452 25 August 1949
SUBJECT: Unidentified flying Objects

(S) Altitude: Object was estimated four (4)
to five (5) thousand feet,

(9) Sound: Wo sound was heard.

(10) xhaust trail or nott Wo exhaust trail
was noted,

Ge Mre FPrieman, an Air Route Traffic Controller,
was on duty at the Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center
at the Seattle-Tacoma Airport and noticed what appeared to
be a jet aircraft in the direction of the Olympic Mountains
at an estimated distance of twenty (20) to thirty (30) miles
away. He brought this to the attention of Me. Watson who
was the senior controller on duty, ‘Since they were aware
that no jet units were stationed within this area they noti-
fied the McChord Flight Service Center, The dispatcher on
duty at the McChord Plight Service Center did not have a
flight plan on any jet aircraft or fighter type aircraft in
this area and made a check of all the military bases within
the area to determine if any jet or fighter type aircraft
were flying locally from their bases. A negative report
was received, Mr, Frieman and Mr. Watson both reported
that they were definite that the object sighted displayed
visual characteristics of a jet fighter and that its speed
Was such to lead them to believe it was a jet aircrafts

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MCCHORD FLIGHT SERVICE CENTER
WeChord Air Porce Base
Washington

28 July 1949

General
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ide The followin;

ro] fly-
ing objects is submitted:

and time of gr. 26 seis Over the city

b. Weather at the time: Phe 2050 PST weather report
for Spokane, Geiger Field, estimate : fourteen (14)
thousand feet, merokeat lower brok Visibi isy forty ad
miles, upper broken clouds estin
thousand feet.

Cy Names, occupations, and addresses of witnesses:
Bill Miller, civilian commercial palot, S 411 Cerahan, Spokane,
Washington, Phone Humber Lakeview 793

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zraphs of ebjects were not available.
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Ge Sketches of object's configuration: Sketches
of object's configuration were not available,

ff. Gbhjects sighted:
(1) Number: eight.
(2) Shape: Dish shaped,

(3) Size: Larger than a B29.

(4) Colort Not reported,

TCM 452 28 July 1949
SUBJECT: Unidentified F

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Mencuverability: Not. reported,

itude: Estimated fourteen (14) thousand
ve (5) hundred feet,

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formation « jet

Se General remarks Me. Miller reported he was in
his home and was attracted a sound similar to a formation
of jet adreraf te He went outside his home and the only air~
creft in sight was « Bw29 heading from cast to west, At an
estimat sed On id feet above the B29 Mr. Miller ree

: i (8 ) dish shaped objects,
each Larger then a De29, traveling in the same direction as
the B29 : nt a much greate od. The pilot of the B-29,
A¥«7742, stated he was shirteer 3) thousand five (5)
hundred feet at ti sighted anything unusual.
Mr. Miller stated that he hed not been drinking and hed good
visions

he Wi. Miller gave this report to Spokane Radio
who forwardee it to Seattle Air Poute Traffte Cor trol Cen=
ter who in turn forwerded the report to the MeChord Flight
Service Center,

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ACS Detachment 1905-1,

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clear, visibility

a addresses of witnesses:

AACS Air/Ground oper-
irways, address AACS De=
Medford, Oregoric

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Medford Alrways, address
Medford, Oregone

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address AA
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Oregon, address Py, OO»
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Medford,
Medford,

Earl Wescott, Communicator CA/
Medford, Oregon, address ?,
Medford, Oregons

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jecta are not avallable.

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confi,

ob fectts ruyation are not avallables
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f,. Objects sighted:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

Number: Varying from

Shape: Undetermined.

Sice: Undetermined.

Color: Shinys

Speed: Varying from slow
Heading: Objects did not
heading and were last seen
Jb jects
vertically.

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(10)

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Exhaust trall or nots

@e . General remarks: Personnel from
first sighted the objects and notified Medford
ford Radio. rsonnel from Medford Radio used

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to get & better look at ti e ob jects.
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Mnidentified Flying Vbjects

the objects but no further identification could be detected,
The objects would fly formation for a while and then break
off and reform in a trail formetion, They would disappear
for short periods and then reappear in the same general areas
Objects were visible to the unaided eye only when they re-

flected the sun's rayse

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"CM 452 1 August 1949

BJECT, Unidentified Flying Objects

Commanding General

Air Materiel Comaand
Wright-Patterson AF Base, YShio
ATTENTION: .MOIAXO<S

le The following report of sighting of unidentified fly-
ing objects is submitted:

@ Location and time of a In the vicinity
of Portland, Orsgon, Troutdale, Oregon, and Mount Hood, Oregon,
from £100? to #150P% 30 July 1949.

be Weather at the timer Sky clear, visibility un-
limited,

GC» Names, Occupations, and addresses of witnesses:

(1) Captain Thrush, pilot Northwest Airlines,
address Northwest Airlines Digpateh Office,
Portland, Oregorig

(2) Robert meee CAS Tower Operator, Portland

Airport, Box 1607, Portland, Oregons

(3) Penhallegan, Civilian Instructor
Pile Western Skyways, Troutdale, Oregon,
4422 6: Brookland, Portland G, Oregors

(4) Be Je Brasford, CAA Tower Operator, Porte
land Airport, box 15807, Portlend, Oregor.s
Ms Brasford has the nanes and addressed
of four other witnesses of this sightings

Photographs of objects, if available: Photo-
graphs of objects are not availables

1 August 1949

Captein Thrush, the pilot of a Northwest Airline
reported phat while epproaching Portland from the
iced what appeared tobe ar airera! 't displaying
hts 4 one white Light. Since this was nonstand~

lapt Thrush watched th 10 ) object very closely.
object was at 211 at an al ttude or
et and he oy mately five (5) miles
st of Stevenson, Washingt lie reported that th: objoct
was behind hin end ghtly to the left and maintained thet

same position sowehe pe i utdale nen over Troutdale Captain
Thrus) heard Portland Tower giving instructions to other aire
craft ye hoid over ne nirport because of an unidentified

Pi Lyin ; object dropping flare Upon hearing this informtion
Ca tain Thrush turned one tet dred and eighty (160) degrees

end attempted to intercept the flying object displaying the
two red lights and one white Light that had been following
him, He reported that this objoet then turned to the southe
east and appeared to pull away from him quite easily, Captain
Thrush reported that his indicated airspeed was two hundred

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and ten (210) miles por hour while he was trying to inteneept
the object,

Mir, Penhallegan reported that he saw the object
while in the traffic pattern in Troutdale, Oregon, He was
flying at an altitude of one (1) thousand three (3) hundred

feot indicated and reported that the object appeared to be
five (5) hundred to eight (8) hundred feet above him and at
an estimated distance of twenty (20/ miles to the east,

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The o Aly Poree alrersft in the virginity at
the Sime was a Be29, Al 7758, who was over Portland at 2130P
at an altitude of seven (7) thougend five (5) hundred feet,
northbound, The pilet was questioned and stated that he did
not drop any flares and did not circle over Portland and did
not s@e ar vy th ng umusuals

PARL J, LIVESAY

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Command ing

Copies furnished:
Chief of Staff, USAF
Commanderg NATS = we"
Commanding Officer, Flight Service

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MCCHORD PLIGHT SERVICE CENTER
McChord Air Poree Base
Washington

25 July 1949

Unidentified Plying Objects

Commanding Ceneral
Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson AF Base, Ohio

mone owen Peer os. 7.
ATTENTION: MOITAXO#eS

de In accordance with FS Regulation 200-4, subjects
Unidentified Flying Objects, dated 2 November 1948, the follow-
ing report of information received concerning the sighting
of unidentified flying objects is submitted:

&@ Location and time of sighting: Ten (10) miles
northwest cf Mountain Home, Idaho, et 1205 MST, 24 July 1949,

be Weether at the time: As reported by Mountain
Home Air Porece Base for 11350 PST was scattered clouds at five
(5) thousand feet, visibility thirty (50) miles,

CG. Names, occupations, and addresses of witnesses:
The only individuel who reported this sighting was Harry
Clark, occupation Airport Manager of Ritchie Field, Nampa,
Idaho, address Nampa, Idaho.

ad. Photographs of objects if available: Photo-
graphs of objects were not available,

@, Sketches of object's configuration: The objesots
were delta winge with no protrusions, The angle of the apex
as reported by Mr, Clark was between thirty (30) and forty-five
(45) degrees with the base of the triangle being a slightly
curved convex,

f, Objects sighted:

(1) Mamber: Seven (7) objects were sighted
flying in a V formations

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SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Objects

(2)

Gaon

25 July 1949

Shape: In addition to the desorliption in
paragraph le Mr, Clark noted a dark circular
strusture where the pilot normally sits,

The leading edge of this dark circular
structure was approximately one-fourth

(1/4) the distance from the apex of the
delta wing to the rear, This dark circular
structure was noted at the time Mr, Clark
was below the objects,

Size: Larger than an F-5l,

Color: Darker than normal aluminum elkin
and not shinys Mr, Clark reported the
surface seemed to be between a light gray

and a dirty white with no markings or
diffusion of colors

Speeds: Paster than an FP-5]. and estimated
by Mre Clark to be at least six (6) hundred
miles per hours,

Heading: Mr, Clark reported thet when
first sighted the formation was heading
approximately three (3) hundred degrees,
The formation passed by him and then made
a one hundred and eighty (180) decree turn
to approximately one hundred and twenty
(120) degrees,

Maneuverability: Mr, Clerk peported that no
maneuyers were noted other than the one
hundred and eighty (160) degree turn, ‘The
objects did not appear to bank during the
turns When the objects were first sighted
and before the one hundred and eighty (150)
degree turn was made, the outer wing sur-
faces appeared to move slightly.

Altitude: Mr, Clark reported the formation
between eight (S) thousand five (5) mndred
and ten (10) thousand feet, When the for-
mation was first sighted Mr, Clark was
cruising at ten (10) thousand feet and

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SUBJECT: Unidentified Plying Objects

objects were slightly below and one-fourth
(1/4) of « mile to the left of his position,
When the formation made the one hundred

and eighty (160) degree turn Mr, Clorik de-
scended to eight (6) thousand five (5)
hundred feet and was below the formation
when they came bacity

(9) Sound: No sound was noted from the forma-
tlons

(10) Exhaust trail or not: No exhaust trail
was Wisible,

Ge General remarks: Wry Clark was enroute from
Burley, Idaho, to Nampa, Idaho, in a Cub Gruiser when the ob-
Jects were sighted, itihen the formation was first sighted they
were going in approximately the same direction as Mr, Clark snd
were approximately one-fourth (1/4) of « mile to his left and
belows Mr, Clark was cruising at ten (10) thousand feet at
this time, He observed the formation until it made the one
hundred and eighty (180) degree turn at which time Mr, Clark
Gescended in his aircraft and made a ninety (90) degree turn
to the left in an effort to intercept the formation, He was
able to get below the level of the formaticen at eight (8)
thousand five (5) hundred feet at which time he noticed the
dark Gircular bulge on the bottom side of the objects, Be-
cause of their speed the flying objects goon became Lost from
the sight of Mr. Clark who proeeeded on to his destination,
Mre Glark ig known personally by Captain John S, Batie of this
orgenization who states thet in his opinion Mr, Clark is a re-
liable witness,

BARL. J, LIVESAY
Lte Cole, USAP
Commanding
Copies furnished:

Chief of Stuff, USAF

Commander, MATS . :

Commanding BPEA Oats Flight Service

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SUBJECT: Report ef Unidentified Flying O»ject

Camending General

fir Materiel Command :
Wright-Patterson AF Base, Ghie
ATT: wNCIAXKO 3

The follewing repert of an unidentified flying ebject is submitted
in compliance with Flight Service Regulation 2001,

a. LOCATION AND TIME OF SIOHTING: 17508 = 1755H, 26 June i919,
Fairfield, Ohio.

be WEATHER AT THE TiMis 5,000 thin scattered, 10 miles visibility,
temperature 92, dew point 62, wind north-northwest l, altimeter
29 Tt.

HAMES, OCCUPATIONS, AND 2 DORESSES

43 Major 8. L. Long, Wright-Pattersen AFB, Dayten, Ohio,
2) Unidentified Civilian, resident of Fairfield, Chie.

SERTCHES OF OBUJICT*S CONFIGURATION: Hone,
\BISCT SIGHTSDs
(1) Numer: 1.

(2) SHAPE: Long tail of flame accompanied by «a long tail
ef ancke,

(3) SIZk: Undetermined,

(i) COLOR: Flame and amcke,
(5) SPEED: High rete.

(6)

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SURJEGT: Repert ef Unidentified Flying Object (29 dume 199)

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(7) MANSUVERABELITY: Undetermined.
(8) ALTITUDE: Undetermined — very hich.

(9) SOUMDs Undetermined.

(10) EXHAUST TRAIL GH Not: Yea.

@e GRIGRAL SEMARKS: None.

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(Rev. 28 Oct. 48) i :

OLMSTED FLIGHT SERVICE CENTER
Olmsted Air Force Base
MIDDLETOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
PRB /rw
10 Jum 1949

Unidentified Flying Objects

General
iat Pie 1 Command

ight<Patterson Air Force Base
De ay rGon, Ohio

PNT tat TAY
ATTN: MO TAXO8$

1948 and letter, Headquarters WAI, Subject: "Reporting of In-
O42

formation on ‘Flying Dises,'" dated 6 February 1948, the follow-
ing information is submitted,

1. In compliance with FS: Regulatten 200-4 dated 2 November

hy T2T Ta ene <2. Bey; ? OR hs TT
TiAL GLEMBNTS. Gi J ‘ iA

of Sighting: 10 June 1949,
Where Sighted: See Par 3b (2)
&. Ground

Not applicable.

‘

(1) Type aircraft, speed, altitude, direction
fi
light.

Dé 150 4000 £% $50 degrees

Distanes and direction from city, town or known

20 miles southwest of Boston, Mass,

LDT 000,92

Subj: Unidentified Flying Objects (10 June 49)

Clock Position of object from observer's
aircrafts

1200 hrs, approximately 6 miles in front and
over aircraft,

(4) Latitude and longitude: 42° 71° 30° w
Ce. Sea

Not applicable.
Number of object: One (1)
& Formation type: No formation.
Distance of object from observer: Six (6) miles
&» Laterally or horizontally: Ferpendicular
Angle of elevation from horizon: 45 degress.
Altitude: 306,000 feet,
‘ime in sight: Not stated,
Appearanse of object:
Color: White
Shape: Tubular
Apparent construction: lo opinion
Size: 100 feet long
Direction of flight: 330 degrees - 340 degrees.
Tactics or maneuvers: None
Evidence of exhaust: lone
a. Color of smoke: lone
be Length and width: None
Oder: Unknown
of evaporation: Unknown

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Sub} Unidentif Flying

6. Does trail vary with sound:

pee

Effect on clouds: one

Lights: None

Support: lone

Propulsion: ot observe de

a. Propeller or jet: Unknown

Roter:. Unknown.

Aerodynamic vanes: Unknown

jet openings:

Gontrol and stability: Net observed.

a, Fins: ‘Unknown

be Stabilizers: Unknown

Inknown

(1) Size

Shape: Unknown

(3) Lecation: Unknown

Air Duets: Not observed.

Slots: Unknown

the

b. Duct openings: Unkmown

Speed « WPH: 150 MPH

Sound: Unknown
as any radio antema to be observed:

Manner of disappearance: Not stated.

a. Explode

ibility of fragments:

tai aki z

Poss

Other physica, Tails

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Unknown

Not observed.

Unknown

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Unadentified Flying Objects

Faded from view: Yes

Disappeared behind obstacle: Jo

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RELATIVE .U Tu& OCBSERVER

Name of Observer: ist Lt

Fort Devens, Massachusetts

Occupation:

Place of Business: tSAF

Hobbies: Not applicable

to determine: Unknown
Reliability of observer: No
Notes relative to observer on
@. Sightin; n general: None

attention was

path.

be. How
fligh

(1) Sound: Unknown

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Motion: cionary

light: ¢ lint OL
Witnesses s

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interrogator re intellige

Nie opinion,

10. Comments of
of person interrogated:

Trt HT INGS a

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RELATIVE RADAR Si iL iD

Kirshbawa.

opinion

drawn to objects: -

Re radars now operating on ground:

If airborne, when objec

No radar

Directly in

ight on canopy.

ce and character

sightings.

ot applicable.

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Subj: Unadentified Plying Objects

Teletype sequences of local weather conditions:
' . '
25,9000 overcast «~ 1200 scattered
2. Winds aloft report: Not given,

S$. Local flight schedules of commercial, private and military
@ircraft flying in vicinity at the time: Unknown.

4, Possibility releases of testing devices in vicinity sent
aloft by Ordnance, Navy, Air Force, Army, “eather Units, Research
Organizations or any other: Uninown.

5.. If object con ed earch, obtain soil sampled within and

we id

without depression or | where object landed for purposes of mak-

a

ing comparison of soil Unknown.

6. If object came sufficiently near other aircraf% or known
objects, check surfaces with Geiger cowrters for possible radio-
activity. Make comparisons with other unaffected aircraft objects;
Unknown.

7. Optain photographs:

Not obtained,

*

Obtain fragments or physical evidence where poss

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HAMILTON AIR FORCE BASE

HAMILTON FLELD, CALIFORNIA

9 MAY 1948

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ATTN: “Dir of Intelligence
-€omdr, MATS, Wash 20, DC
ATTN: Chief, Intell Div
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16 JUN 1949
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SUBJECT: Semi-Monthly Intelligence Summary

TO : Commanding General
Military Air Transport Service
Washington 25, D.C.

In accordance with provisions of letter, Headquarters, Air Weather
Service, subject as above, file A-2, WEA 350.05, the following report is
submitted for the period- ending 15 June 1949.

/. Me. During a test hop of an RB 29, a radar operator from the 514th
Reconnaissance Squadron (VER) Weather, made the following observationg/ and

reports pr 9tta Abteoner fier pret ner , AF arwen-otae vy ed,

ft #On Monday, the 2nd of May, 1949, we—took—eff—in aircraft number

"'1,5-21824%for the purpose of test hopping the ship. Take off was made at
approximately 1500K. The radar get was turned on at approximately 1515K
and was tuned in, Guam and RotaVwere picked up by radar and after about
ten (10) minutes of operation some type of interference was noticed on

the scope. It came in in the same form as a regular range marker except
that the pulses were approximately ten (10) miles apart. They only covered
the area covered by Guam plus about five (5) degrees on either side of the
island. The scope was on the one hundred (100) mile range,

As the range, Be ce ed the interference grew larger on the scope.
oS

On an—attached sheet 7there is a sketch of the scope as it appeared
with the interference drawn ing 3ée“Het believelthat what was picked up

on this flight was intentional jamming,®%

COPIA

The operator who made the above observation is one of the 514th Reconnaissance
Squadrons! most experienced radar operators and is very proficient in the
operation of radar equipment. He checked the set after landing and could find
no malfunctions.

Le On the Sth of June 1949, at a position of 12° 25'N and 140° 20'!E
an RB 29 aircraft from the 514th Reconnaissance Squadron made the following
sighting:

At 1109Z while flying a heading of 80 degrees, at 18500 ft ona
routine Vulture Baker weather reconnaissance mission, a white billowing
substance was sighted at an altitude of 30000 to 35000 ft. The sighting
was made by two crew members, lst Lt. Ernest Swanson, weather observer and
M/Sgt Walter Rogers engineer. What appeared to be a traveling contrail was

Classification of

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GN 15-600
Ltr to CG MATS fr Hg, 2143d AW, Subj: “Semi-Monthly Intelligence Summary"

moving from east north east to west south west at an estimated speed of 4200
miles per hour, this speed was determined by means of triangulation, the sub-
stance was observed at a relative bearing of approximately 45 degrees to the
heading of the aircraft at a distance of 30 miles, substance disappeared
from view approximately one minute after first sighting at a relative bearing
of approximately 160 degrees. The substance was traveling in a straight line
and was definitely white, a three quarter moon made visibility excellent. No
sketches or photographs are available.

The above information waa sent by radio from the 514th to the Continental
Weather Wing, Tinker Air’Force Base, Oklahoma.

1 Tuels
1. Radar Scope
Diagram

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Classification of

AS IT APPEARED ON
THE SCOPE

SCOPE WAS ON THE 100 MILE RANGE

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BRIEF. (Here enter careful summary of report, containing substence succinctly stated; Inctude important facts, names, places, Gates, etc.)
POSSIBLE METEOROLOGICAL OR CELESTIAL PHENOMENA.

BRIEFs A manifestation of luminous energy was observed on the night of
8 April 1949 passing over the UcS» Naval Operating Base, Kodiak,
Alaska.

NOTE: This information is as of 8 April 1949.

SPECIAL NOTEs Inasmch as the Intelligence File Index, 1948 Fdition, does
not contain an index relative to celestial or meteorological
phenomena, as related in this report, no Index Guide Number has
been incorporated.

EWCLOSUREs  (A)Photostatic copy of a drawing made by Paul Herring indicating
course of atmospheric disturbance on & April 1949.

1. Deputy U.S. Marshal Paul HERRING, Kodiak, Alaska, reported to the Intelli-
gence Officer on-11 April 1949 that he observod a celestial manifestation cross-
ing the sky above the U.S. Naval Operating Base, Kodiak, Alaska, 8 April 1949 at
approximately 2050 hours. According to Mro HERRING, he saw a flaming greenish-
blue object plummet across the sky at an altitude of 2,500 feet at an estimated
speed of 1,500 miles per hour. This disturbance, stceted Mr. HERRING, was first
observed above Anton Larson Bay, (See Enclosure (A)), moving from West to Gast on
@ course that approximately paralleled the East<‘est runways of the U.S. Naval
Air Station, Kodiak, Alaska, and was visible for approximately 15 soconds when the
flame disappeared in the vicinity of Puffin Island, Chiniek Bay. Im the opinion
of lr. HERRING, the object was not a meteor as it was too large and there were no
sparks which are generally observed associated with such phenomenae He stated
that his first impression was that it was cither a jet fighter or that an aire
craft was on fire. This opinion was dissipated when he

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Called the Naval Air Base and learned there were no aircraft of any description
in the air in tho vicinity of the Naval Air Station.

2. Lieutenant Cormander D. SHEPARD, US™, Operations Officer, U.S. Naval
Operating Base, Kodiak, Alaska, reported that while standing near the NOB Post
Office he had observed “a strange object streaking across the sky, near Old
oman [countain", on 8 April 1949 at approximately 2040 hours. Lieutenant
Commandor SHEPARD described the object as a reddish ball of fire approximately
two (2) feet in diameter traveling from “est to East at an estimated 2,600 feet
altitude. "The object was a brilliant color, without a tail, traveling with a
flat trajectory of decline between 21 and 20 degrees. It seemed to disintegrate
over Chiniak Bay" was Lieutenant Commander SIJEPARD"s report of his observation.

No opinion as to the nature of the object was advanced by Lieutenant Commander
SHEPARD.

3. Lawrence B. SHAW, taxicab driver, Arrow Cab, Kodiak, Alaska, stated shat
he was enroute from the Lnlisted wens Club to the Administration Building on
8 April 1949, when he saw a strange bright blue object streak across the sky at
approximately 2035 hours. To SHAW, the object appeared to be about 1-1/2 fect
in diameter trailed by a three (3) foot streamer which was "pinkish in shading”.
This object, stated SHAW, appeared in the sky over: Old Woman Mountain traveling
on a West to East course at an estimated altitude of 2,500 feet. It was losing
altitude at an estimated 25 degrees and, if it contimed on it's course, it
would have struck Chiniak Bay off Nyman Peninsula. To SHAW, the object appeared
to disintegrate as bright particles flew from the ob:ject as it passed beyond
Nyman Peninsula. SHAii was of the firm opinion that tle object he saw was not a
meteor or shooting ster which he has seen on numerous occasions.

4 Paul KEREUGER, Bus Driver, U.S. Naval Operat Base, Kodiak, Alaska,
reported that he was driving hie bus on 8 April 1949, when at 2045 hours, he
observed a strange creenish=bluo object flash across the sky from the vicinity
of Old Woman Lbuntain to Nyman Peninsula (vest to East direction). KREUGER
described the object as being 1-1/2 fest in diametor and approximately 10 feet
long. le stated the object was approximately 600 feet high av it passed over
hangar #5 of the Air Station and it would have landed in Chinink Bay off liyman
Peninsula but it faded from his view when it passed over the Peninsula. "It
had the appearance of a large greenish tracer shell", stated KRUUGER.

5. U.S. Navy Weather Contral, U.S- Naval Operating Base, Kodiak, Alaska,
reported the weather for 8 April 1949 at 2000 hours as follows:

‘ Ceilings 3,000 feet, scattered clouds, 3/10 coverage.
tys 15 miles.
Winds North-Northwest, 15 knote.

Temperature: 27 degrees.
6. Ho emission of noise by the object was reported by the observers.

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ENCLOSURE (A) TO DIO-17ND PHOTOSTATIC COPY OF A DRAWING MADE '
CONF NNI-96, SERIAL 13-49 BY PAUL HERRING INDICATING COURSE
DATED 23 APRIL 1949 OF ATMOSPHERIC DISTURBANCE ON

8 APRIL 1949.

CARSWELL PLIGHT SERVICE CENTER
Carswell Air FPoree pine
Port Serth, Texas UG: lwd

14 April 1949

JOT:  Keport of Unidentified Flying Objects

Gommanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson A¥ Base, Chio

Attentions MCTAXO-§

1. In complience with FS Regulation 200-4, subject “Unidentified
Fiying Gb jects” dated 2 November 1948, in reference to letter, Headquarters,
DSAP, subject: “Reporting of Information on ‘Flying Dises,'", dated
6 February 1946, the following report is submitted.

2. 4n unidentified flying object was seen over Fort Sorth, Texas,
on 13 April 1949, at approximately 21060, by lst Lt Rebert A. Prancis,
who called it to the attention of Captain Stenley Sorewski. Soth

officers are assigned to tae Carswell Flight Service Center, Cerswell
‘ir Poree Base, Port Worth, Texas.

3. Subject officers had just returned from a logali flight and
were stending by their aircraft on the flicht line. The weather at
time object was sighted reported by Carswell Air Force Sease wes clear
and vieibility of eight miles, Wo photecrephs are available, Gbject
was round end in the shape of a ball, very silver in color. It was
traveling at « tremendous rate of speed, estimated to be over 1600
miles per hour, altitude was very heard to judge and cannot be estimated
correctly; sowever, sbiect seemed to be clearly visiblé. ~ Lieutenant
Freneie saw the object appear om the horizon in the north northwest
direction, it seemed to fly horizontally in the direction of south
southeast. It did not appear to burn out, but suddenly disappeared.

Ho sound was heard, The exhaust trail seemed to bs «o.~oximately three
times the size of the object and alse was silver in evier. The exhaust
consisted of silver streaks and eter shaped figares. Tne object definitely
did sot appear to be a jet or meteor. Lts speed was far in oxcess of

any jet speed witnessed by officors. The ehtire sighting took place

in &@ matter of a few seconds. A cheek of the Carswell Flight Service
flight following racks showed no jet meerery fiying in this area sat

time object was ‘sighted.

POR THE COMMANDIRG OFFICER

. CC: Bq FS, Attn A-2
Vee: C, MATS, Attn: Chief, Intelligence

Section Me. D, GENTRY
C/S USAF, W25,D.C.,Attn: Director Gaptein, USAF
of Intelligence Adjutant

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MARCH FLIGHT SERVICE CENTER
Merch Air Porce Base, Celifornia

DMZ 560,112 i March 1949

SUBJECT, Information of Unidentified Flying Object.

Commanding General,

Air Materiel Commnd,

Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
ATTENTION: MOUIAXO<3.

1. Im accordance with letter, Headquarters, USAF, subjects
“Reporting of Information on “Flying Dises*," dated 6 February 1948
and Flight Service Regulation 200<4, the following information of
wuidentified flying object is forwarded as received by Merch Plight
Service Genter from Air Route Traffie Control, Los Angeles.

“@e Ist Lt. John T. Smith, pilot of Air Force 7346, Teli
on a round robin flight from Fresno Air Terminal, California to Los
Angeles and return, reported that he was circled by a jet propelled
blimp while over Sendberg Pass, about 40 miles south of Bekersfield,

California at 2050 P, 28 February 1949. The speed of the object was
estimated at 500 MPH, flying at an altitude of nine thousand feet.
The object then disappeared on a heading of 180°.

be Weather reported for Sandberg Pass at 2030 P was twenty
thousand feet thin scattered clouds, visibility 10 miles, temperature
36, dew point 54, wind south 7, altimeter 5007, femarks to the se=
quence weather were: Visibility west 1 mile, fog ceiling and visie
bility variable due to scattered strates drifting over station.
Conditions radically changing.

Ge No other information of object's size, shape, speed, or
color, is available.

X

RALPH A. RERVE,
Lt. Colonel, USAF,

Information Copies tos Commanding

Chief of Steff, USAF,
Weshington 26, D.C.
Attn. Director of Intelligence
Commander, MATS, Weshington 25,0.0.
Attn: Intelligence Division
CO, Flight Service, Weshington 25, 9.C.
Attn: A-2

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ATTN: Chief, Intelligence Department

lL. Gm page 46 of the (British) Inter-Services Aircraft
Recognition Journal fer November 1948 (Vol 3 No. 4) appears a
photograph bearing the following caption
Flying Saucer, original, U.S. Navy, for
the use of, The Chance-Vought V-173 or XF5U-1
was designed for speed range from zero to 550
mepeh. -—— ideal for carrier work. There is no
sign of it in service yet."

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distribution is limited to personne. of the Eritish Armed Forces.

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Albrook Air Force Base
Canal Zone

17 February 1949

Unidentified Aerial Objects Vicinity of San Andres Islands,
Caribbean Sea

Commanding General

Military Kir Transport Service
Washington 25, D. C.
ATTENTION: AC/S, A=2

1. In accordance with Restricted letter, Headquarters, 2108th Air
Weather Group, subjects Report on Information on "Flying Discs", dated
24 Warch 1948, the following report is submitted.

2. &t 2030 hours on $ February 1949, Captain McBride of the S. S.
Antigua, & United Fruit vessel, berthed at Cristobal pier area, Canal
Zone, was interviewed by Intelligence personnel, Caribbean Air Command,
concerning three aerial objects sighted by officers of his ship on voy
age to Canal Zone from New Orleans, Louisiana.

3 Captain McBride stated that the first object, which appeared to
be a disc, was sighted at 1630 on 6 February 1949 at 12 degrees 30 minutes
north latitude, 81 degrees 10 minutes west latitude, in the close vicinity
of the San Andres Islands. The S. S. Antigua's course was 152 degrees at
16 knots. When sighted, the object was at an altitude of 60 degrees from
the horizon as determined by the ship's sextant in the direction of 120
degrees. As it passes directly over the ship, several officers described
it as a round, silver-colored sphere. Although McBride had difficulty in
determining its height, he estimated the diameter as 12 to 14 inches. As
it passed overhead, bearing 310 degrees, it changed color from silver to
yellow to red and went out of sight in the dusk at an altitude of 22 dee

grees. The wind at the time was estimated at force four, approximately
290

4. 4t 1700 on the same date two more objects were sighted, one off
the port bow at an altitude between 50 and 60 degrees, and the other off
the starboard bow bearing 201 degrees at an altitude of 47 degrees. Both

disappeared abeam in the dusk. None showed any luminousity or motivating
power.

d- The circumstances described suggest a possibility that these
objects are some type of weather balloons. A study made by this head-
quarters of the prevailing winds at all altitudes during the period 4-6
February 1949 virtually eliminate any possibility of a radiosonde instru-
ment being the object sighted. The only release point which might have

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resulted in a balloon being in the area of the San Andres Islands is that
located at Managua, Nicaragua. However, since no objects were seen to be
attached to the discs, it seems improbable that a radiosonde train might
have beer involved. There is a possibility that a balloon broke free
prior to release and subsequently developed a leak which caused it to
drift into the area of the sighting. However, none of these possibili-
ties account for the sighting of three objects within a thirty minute
period.

6. On 7 February 1949 two Russian 300-ton sloops (Omar and Blesk)
arrived at Colon, Republic of Panama, from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands,
enroute to Valdivostok via Honolulu, Hawaii. The backtrack computation
of wind and course and point of sighting lend a possibility that the
objects were in free flight after release from these ships which followed
a direct course from St Thomas to Colon. These two vessels are present-
ly awaiting repairs at Colon. Two other vessels of the same type are

presently in St Thomas undergoing repairs. Any further developments will
——be reported promptly.
7. ‘The above report has already been submitted to Headquarters

Air Materiel Command and Headquarters United States Air Force by the
Caribbean Air Command.

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SUMUCT: Report of Unidentified Flying Object

Commanding General

iir Hateriel Command
Wright-Patterson A) Base, Chio
ATTNs MCIAKO%§

The following report of an wnidentified flying object is sulmitted
in compliance with Flight Service Regulation 200-1,

@ LOCATION AND TIME OF SIGHTING: Godman APB, Ft Knox, Kentucky,
02508, 7 February 1919.

be WATHER AT THE TIME:

(1) 02508 Weathar: Clear 10 miles visibility, 31.63 mB
2 >

temperature 31, dew point 29, wind i at 7, Koleman
Setting 29.99.

(2) 0530 Weathers Clear 10 miles visibility, 31.69 MB,
temperature 29, dew point 26, wind NW at. Kolsman
Setting 30.01.
HAMNS, OCCUPATIONS, AND ADDRESSES OF WITHESSESs
(1) Sgt Donald B, Ledbetter, Tower Operator, Ft Knox, Kentucky.
(2) PYC Richard 6. Duephy, Veather Observer, Ft Knox, Kentucky.
(3) PFC Richard &, Peterman, Weather Observer, Ft Knox, Kentucky.
(4) Cpl Charles L. Rogers, occupation unknown, Ft Knox, Kentucky.
PHOTOGRAPHS OF OMJECTS, IY AVATLASLEs None available,

SESTCHRES OF OBJECT'S CONFIGURATION: Bone,

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Subjects Report of Unidentified Flying Chject

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f. OBUMOT SIOHTEDs
(2) SMAPS: No report.
(3) Sighs No report.
(4) COLOR: Bright green, yellow, red,
(6) HEADING: SW from Godman Field.

(7) MANBUVERABILITY: Object appeared to be rotating,

(8) ALTITUDE: Horizontal angle 2h2,.5°, vertical ancle 03.6°,
J

(9) SOUND: No report.
(30) EXHAUST TRAIL OR NOT? None.
ge GENERAL REMARKS:

(1) At 02508, bright object sighted SW ef Ft Knox, Kentueky
by weather observers. ‘Traced on Theodolite, Object
appeared to be rotating with green, yellow and red colors.
The ebject was getting dimmer as time passed,

At OFLOBR, object disappeared in SW completely after a
series of bricht flashes,

Copy Purnisheds CLARK L. MILLER
1 = Chief of Staff, USAF, Lt Colonel, USAF
ATIN: Director of Genmand ing
intelligence
i — Comuander MATS, ATTN:
Chief Intelligence Divn
i = CO Flight Service, ATTN: Aw?

QPARTMENT OF THE ARM®
STAFF MESSAGE CENTER

INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE, ivy

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2143D AIR WEATHER WING 149
APO 925 -

Report of Sighting of Unidentified Phenomenon

Commanding General
Far East Air Forces
APO 925

ATTN: AC/S, A-2

le Im accordance with the provisions of letter, Headquarters,
United States Air Force, subjects. "Reporting of Information on ‘Flying
Dises’*, 26 February 1948, the following information is forwarded:

ae Inelosures 1, 2 and 3 are reports received by the Japanese
Central Meteorclogical Observatory in Tokyo. The observations indicated
in these reports were taken by Japanese Weather personnel at the respective
stations.

be Inclosure 4 indicates the location of the stations which
observed the object and it's probable path and point of explosion or
disappearance.

ce Inelosures 5 and 6 are surface synoptic charts showing the
weather existing over Japan at 06002 and 12002 on 25 January, which times
are approximately four and one half (4%) hours before and one and one half
(14) houre after the unidentified object was sighted,

cs. No information has been received other than that reported by
the Japanese,

6 Inclas
1. Rpt = Fukushima
2. Rpt - Iida, Suwa and Nagano
3. Rpt - Takeyama and Gifu
&e Chart - Observation and Path
5. Wx Chart- 2506002 —
6. Wx Chart- 2512002

ec: Commanding General
Military Air Transport Service
Washington 25, DCe
ATTN: Chief, Intelligence Div.

REPORT ON AN ABNORMAL PHENOMENON

Jane 28, 1949.
GMO. Tokyo

A telegrem was received from the Fukushima Weather Station

(37%5'N, 140°28'E) stating as follows:

At about 730 Dem, a glow pale in colour was seen flying,
from northwest. toward southeast, which fell with a roar like
thunders. The spot. of deacent seema to be Nakagori Village, Tamura
Gounty to the east. of Koriyama: (37°2K,'N, 14,0°23'E). Probably, it

was a meteor. The detailed state is now under investigation.

ADDITIONAL REPORT ON THE GLOW PHENOMENON ON 25TH

Jan. 27th, 1919.
CMO., Tokyo

in addition to the previous report on the glow from the
Takayama Weather Station, we have received reports also fran
the other stations on the same phenomenon, stating as follows:

1. Tida Weather Station.

Last night, we have observed in this district a phenomena,
probably be a fall of meteor. The following is the report for
ite

At Tida, at 19h 46m 30s, @ pale glow was observed in the
direction of Northeast at an altitude of 35° above the harizm,
which moved almost horizontally through north toward west and
then disappeared. This glow was as great as one anda half of
the moon.in diameter with considerable trightness. At about
19h 50m, a heavy sound was heard end doors trembled. ‘This pheno-
menon: have been observed in many places in the district of this
station, of which report will be made after investigation.

2e Suwa Weather Statione

At 19h 50m on 25th, a pale glow like meteor with a sound ‘was
observed at Suwa. This glow appeared in a distance of a few
degree to the north-north-east of Betelguese in the Orion Constel-
lation and moved almost to southeast, attaining its maximm
brightness at an altitude of about 60° above horizon. It shined
with palish white colour, the intensity of which was such. that
objects om the ground near the observer were clearly discernible
fora moment illuminated by it. Thereafter, it became yellowish
in colour, then yellowish red passing a point in the southwest
and at an altitude of about 40°, and finally disappeared. ‘The
time elapsed for the above was 3 or 4 seconds. About 1 minute
thereafter, a sound resembling to a distant thunder was heard,
which continued for about 1 seconds,

3. Nagano Weather Station.

At about 19h 50m on January 25th, a phenomenon, probably be
@ meteor, with a sound Like that of explosion was observed in
many places near thia station. According to the observation taken
by Yasuo Miyamoto, a member of thisstation, a glow appeared
in the direction of easit-south-east and at a point of medium
altitude above horizon, which moved sending out palish white
light. toward oa point in the direction of west-south-west, where
it disappeared below the horizon. This glow continued about
5 minutes. About 3 minutes thereafter, a sound. like that of
explosion was heard in the direction of west-south=west.

REPORT OF AN ABNORMAL PHENQMWENON

Jane 26, 1949.
CMO, Tokyo.

& telegram was received from the Takayama Weather Station
(36°09'N, 137°15'E) stating as: follows:

At about 740 Dem. on 25th, a remarkable glow was experienced
to the southeast of thia station. This glow moved southwest-
wards: and then disappeared followed by a sound like thunder
aftex a few minutes. This sound was rather loud in the vicinity
of Osaka Town near this station. According to a report from
Miya Village, the glow appeared there almost overhead and, a
fem minutes later, a. sound resembling to thunder was heard
from the southe Summing up the reports by eye-witnesses, this

phenomenon might be the explosion of a meteors.

Aliso at Gifu, a glow was seen to the north-north-east at

about: the same instance as aliove, while in the Nagoya District

Central Méteorological Observatory, no such a phenanenon was

observeds.

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LEGEND

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—“"— PROBABLE PATH oF PHENOY

M— PROBABLE AREA OF EXPLOSI0
D1$. APPEARANCE

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STANDARD FORM NO. 64

©
Office Memorandum e UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

TO : MATS A-2, ATTN: Capt. Hathaway DATE: 7 ¥ebruary 1949
AACS/A~2/CCR/m1b/2113
PROM = BAGS hae COMMENT NO. 1

SU CE
BJECT: $3 ehting of Unidentified Air Object

Following information received from the 1810th AACS Group, Hickam AFB, re-
garding the sighting of an unidentified air object, is quoted for your informa-

tion:

"ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO CHECK CHARLIE FIVE FOUR SUSPECTED OF RELEASING
SIGHTED OBJECT BUT NO CHARLIE FIVE FOUR CONTACTED OR IN AREA AT ONE FOUR
ZERO SEVEN LOCAL TIME PD HOWEVER THERE WERE TWO ROGER FIVE DOGS IN AREA
WHICH IS NAVAL DESIGNATION FOR CHARLIE FIVE FOUR PD ONE LANDED AT ONE FIVE
ZERO SIX BEARING NUMBER ZERO EIGHT SEVEN SEVEN AND TAKE OFF HAD BEEN FROM
EWA MARINE BASE PD NOT LIKELY IN THE AREA AT ONE FOUR ZERO SEVEN PD SECOND
ROGER FIVE DOG LANDED AT ONE FIVE FOUR EIGHT PD NUMBER SIX FOUR EIGHT SIX
PD ALSO DEPARTED FROM EWA AND NOT LIKELY IN AREA PD ONLY OTHER CONTACT WAS
CHARLIE FIVE FOUR AT ZERO NINE ZERO NINE LOCAL TIME AND WAS TRANS-PAC SHIP
DEPARTING FOR JOHNSTON ISLAND PD IN VIEW OF LARGE NUMBER OF AIR FIELDS IN
THIS AREA IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT OTHER CONTACTS WITH
OTHER TOWERS WERE MADE AT THE TIME PD HOWEVER HICKAM CONTACTS DO NOT REVEAL

ANY FURTHER INFO."

T S. MOON

Colonel, USAF :
Assistant Chief of Staff
Intelligence & Security

} “STANDARD FORM NO, 64 FEW ibe e
Office Memsarviiion e UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

TO : MATS A=-2, ATTN: Capt. Hathaway DATE: 8 February 1949
AACS/A-2/CCR/m1b/2113
FROM -:- AACS A-2 COMMENT NO. 1
SUBJECT: Sighting of "Flying Discs"
A strong possibility exists that the "flying disc" might have been a piece of
cardboard, or light metallic substance carried aloft by the funneled air currents
over Hickam.

The nearby cane fields give off a considerable amount of moisture, thereby
creating a "dead space." ‘Ihe prevailing winds striking this area are directed up-
ward over the field, and hence could carry inanimate objects up with them.

Then, too, the altitude given could be considerably off, inasmuch as the ob-
ject sighted was thin. Judging heights of such objects is difficult enough, even
if the object were 3 - 4 feet in thickness.

Suggest you check records of Air Weather Service for confirmation of wind
peculiarities over Hickam. oe

2 Incls Mibolyab Iga O \, baba peptide

1. Cy ltr, 1810th AACS Gp, CHARLES C. ropin SON
8 Jan 49, w/2 ind Captain, USAF

2. Cy msg, 71st AACS Gp,
050330Z Jan

AIRWAYS AND AIR COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE
HEADQUARTERS, 1810th AACS GROUP

APO 953, c/o PM, San Francisco, California
C-1/be

AACS 350.09 8 January 1949

SUBJECT: Sighting of "Flying Disc"

Commanding Officer

1808th AACS Wing

APO 925, c/o PM

San Francisco, California
ATTN: A-=-2

Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright Patterson AFB
Dayton, Ohio

ATTN: MCIAXO-3

1. In compliance with directives received from higher headquarters,
forwarded herewith is complete information as received from a witness who
viewed an object presumed to be a "flying disc" over Hickam Field. This
object was first seen by Capt. Paul R. Stoney, AO 36278, on 4& January
1949 at 1407 local time and went out of sight at approximately 1435 local
time. The object was first sighted by Capt. Stoney when it was approxi-
mately 25 miles due east of Hickam. There were scattered clouds at 3500
feet (base) and the visibility at the time was approximately 20 miles plus.
Capt. Stoney is the Assistant S-2 Officer of the 1810th AACS Group located
at Hickam Field, T. H., and is also a twin-engine pilot. No photographs
are available due to the fact that Capt. Stoney was not in possession of a
camera at the time and had no idea that he would have sufficient time to
procure one. In the words of Capt. Stoney, the object appeared to be a
large round piece of flat white cardboard, oscillating continually. The
object sighted was the only one seen and appeared to approximate the size

of an AT-6. Capt. Stoney stated that the object seemed to be extremely
white on the underside, while the topside portion of the object seemed to
have a dark, non-reflecting surface. The speed of the object was approxi-
mated at 85 miles per hour. Capt. Stoney further stated that the object
circled the area, making right circles and left circles at approximately

AACS 350.09
Subject: Sighting of "Flying Disc" 8 January 1949

3000 feet, continually gaining altitude and then suddenly departed, still
climbing on a straight course of 25 degrees magnetic. It is the opinion

of the witness that the object had limited maneuverability, and that no
audible sound emanated from the object. There was no exhaust trail visible.

2. The witness was much impressed by the brilliance of the whiteness
of the underside of the object and stated that prior to the disappearance
of the object at a distance of 40 to 50 miles from Hickam Field, the object
still seemed to give off a blinking whitish reflection and, according to the
witness, this blinking seemed to go on and off with decided regularity.

3. Capt. Stoney reported the presence of a C-54 type aircraft in the
vicinity of Hickam Field at the time of the initial sighting of the object,
and he stated that he was almost convinced that this object was released

from or by this C=-54 aircraft.

4. Capt. Stoney reported that, at all times and during the departure
of the object, the undulation of the object was extremely rhythmical and
that this rhythmical cycle was completed approximately once every second.

5, When object ultimately departed on a straight course, it appeared
to increase speed and also to increase the angle of climb so that the angle
of climb approximated 25 degrees. Witness stated that it was extremely
difficult to approximate the rate of speed during departure due to the dis-
tance involved and the intermittency of the reflection. Witness stated
that it was his opinion that this object was under absolute control at all
times and that definite gyrations were being executed. The turns were ex-

tremely wide and decisive.

6. The opinion of Capt. Stoney on this subject is considered to be
worthy of consideration as this officer is an extremely cool and level-
headed person, who is not given to the making of rash statements or using
poor judgment.

7, In the event that further information is desired by your headquar-
ters concerning the object as reported, this headquarters will be ready to
cooperate in every way possible.

FOR THE COMMANDING OFFICER:

/s/ George E. Murray
GEORGE E. MURRAY
Captain, USAF
Security & Intelligence Officer

BASIC: Ltr frm 1810 AACS Gp, 8 Jan 49, subj: "Sighting of "Flying Disc"!

AACS 350.09 lst Ind C1/dms

HQ 1808TH AACS WING, APO 925, c/o PM, San Francisco, California,
17 January 1949

TO: Commanding General, Airways & Air Communications Service,
Washington 25, D.C., Attn: A/C of S, A-2

This written report confirms information contained in Priority
radio, DTG 050330Z Jan, of the 1810th AACS Group.

FOR THE COMMANDING OFFICER:

/s/ Elton D. Vaughan
ELTON D. VAUGHAN
Major, SIG C (USAF)
A/C of S, A-2

AACS 350.09 (@ Jan 49) 2d ind
SUBJECT: Sighting of "Flying Disc"

Hq Airways and Air Communications Service, Washington 25, D.C.

TO: Commanding General, Air Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson AF Base,
Dayton, Ohio, ATTENTION: MCIAXO-3

1. Foregoing correspondence is forwarded in compliance with Hq USAF
Letter, subject: "Reporting of Information on ‘Flying Dises,'" dated 26
February 1948, as amended by Hq USAF Letter, same subject, dated 26 Feb-
ruary 1948.

2. The attention of the 1808th AACS Wing has been invited to the
above-referenced Hq USAF Letters, with particular emphasis on the correct
routing of information pertaining to the sighting of “Flying Dises."

FOR THE COMMANDING GENERAL:

ERNEST S. MOON

Colonel, USAF

Assistant Chief of Staff
Intelligence & Security

Co.2'

HEADQUARTERS CR NBR 30/05
MILITARY AIR TRANSPORT SERVICE

DTG__ 0503302

INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGES PRECEDENCE _ PRIORITY.

FROM: 71 AACS GP HICKAM AFB
10...3 HQ AACS

INFO: 1808 AACS WG, PAC AIR COMD

FOLLOWING REPORT SUBMITTED BY MEMBER OF THIS COMMAND CONCERNING SEEMING

FLYING DISC PD OBJECT FIRST CITED BY CAPT STONEY RPT STONEY THIS COMMAND AT ONE
FOUR ZERO SEVEN LOCAL TIME ON FOUR JAN FOUR NINE PD THE DISAPPEARANCE OF OBJECT
AT ONE FOUR THREE FIVE LOCAL TIME PD OBJECT FIRST CITED SIX MILES DUE EAST OF HICKAM
FIELD WITH SCATTERED CLOUDS AT THREE FIVE ZERO ZERO FEET AND VISIBILITY OF TWO
ZERO MILES PLUS PD OBJECT APPEARED TO BE LARGE ROUND PIECE OF FLAT WHITE CARDBOARD
OSCILATING AND APPROXIMATELY THE SIZE OF ABLE TARE SIX PD EXTREMELY WHITE
UNDERSIDE AND DARD NON REFLECTED TOPISDE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY EIGHT FIVE
MILES PER HOUR PD CIRCLED AREA APPROXIMATELY ONE FIVE MINUTES GAINING ALTITUDE
ALL THE TIME AND FINALLY DEPARTED WHILE STILL CLIMBING ON ABLE STRAIGHT COURSE

OF TWO FIVE DEGREES MAGNETIC PD MANEUVERABILITY WAS LIMITED CMA NO AUDIBLE SOUND
AND NO EXHAUST TRAIL VISIBLE PD WITNESS BELIEVES OBJECT WAS RELEASED FROM CHARLIE
FIVE FOUR AIRCRAFT IN VICINITY OF HICKAM AT TIME OF INITIAL SIGHTING PD OBJECT
UNDULATED RHYTHMICALLY COMPLETING CYCLE APPROXIMATELY EVERY SECOND PD OBJECT
SEEMED TO BE UNDER CONTROL AT ALL TIMES PD DEFINITE GYRATIONS BEING EXECUTED PD
TURNS WERE EXTREMELY WIDE PD NO PHOTOGRAPHS AVAILABLE PD COMPLETE ALSO TO CG

AIR MATERIEL COMMAND WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB DAYTON OHIO ATTN MCIAXO RPT MCIAXO

DASH THREE CUT WRITTEN REPORT BEING FORWARDED THRU CHANNELS

3 os

Paraphrase not required. Handle as DEUMET correspondence per
paragraphs 5li and 60a(4), AR 380—5, 15 August 1946.

HEADQUARTERS, 150!1ST AIR TRANSPORT WING
PACIFIC DIVISION — MILITARY AIR TRANSPORT SERVICE

FAIRFIELD—SUISUN AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA
p/ac/dwm

19 January 1949

Project "SIGN"

Commanding General

Military Air Transport Service
Andrews Air Force Base

Washington 25, D. Ce

ATPN: Chief, Intelligence Division

In compliance with instructions from Pacific Division, MATS, there
4s transmitted herewith a report of an unidentified aerial object. The
Essential Elements of Information Form together with three attachments
thereto are enclosed. Copies of the report have been forwarded to:

Headquarters, USAF, Attention: Director of Intelligence
Headquarters, Air Materiel Command, Attention: MCIAXO-3
Headquarters, Pacific Division, MATS, Attention: Chief,
Intelligence Division.

1, Trel ARTHUR CONRADI JR.

EEI Form Major, USAF
Chief of Intelligence

12 January 1949

At the request of Chief of Intelligence, the undersigned wishes
to describe as accurately as possible his impressions of the brief ap~
pearance of an unknown illuminated object which appeared over Fairfield-
Suisun AFB at 2015 PST on 3 December 1948. The object first shot into
view about 2 miles north of the control tower, flying at a low altitude
between 500 and 1000 feet, clinbing on a low trajectory, with a speed
estimated at something in excess of 400 miles per hour. Immediately
after sighting, this observer rushed to the east side of the tower. By
this tine the object was estimated to have not more than 1500 feet of
altitude and its speed had slowed for several seconds to perhaps two-
hundred (200) miles per hour. The observer can recall that ai this
staze the object had a very. slight undulating or bouncing motion,

When its position oriented with a line between the tower and the air
freight terminal, but a slight distance east of the terminal, the ob-
ject, took an almost. vertical rise or climb and levelled off again at
an estimated three thousand feet. At that time the other control
tower operator on duty continued watching the object while this ob-
server telephoned the AACS operations officer residing on the base in
hopes he might be able to get a look at it. The other tower operator
reported the object almost immediatly afterwards started a fast climb
toward the south-southeast and reached about twenty thousand feet, at
which point he lost sight of it. The undersigned never saw the object
again after going for the telephone.

Pertinent information is that the light was clearly seen with the
naked eye, brilliant but by no means blinding. Im size it was comp~
arable to one of Fairfield-Suisun AFB's high-intensity runway lights.
The observer is convinced it was not an aircraft navigation light. The
night was clear, and the wind was indicating southwest at 10 miles per
hour on tower instruments.

I certify and affirm that the information herein is true and ac-
curate to the best of my knowledge and ability.

/s/. Brace Harlin McFarland
/t/ Bruee Earlin McFarland
PFC, USAF
Af 1901 AACS Squadron
ARTHUR CONRADI JR {/ Pairfield-Suisun AFB, Calif.
Major, USAF V/
Chief of Intelligence

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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFOWATION

(Re Sightines of Unidentified Aerial
Objects)

PROJECT "SIGNF

Date of Sighting:

3 December 1948

Time of sighting
(Zonal by 24 hr clock)

2015 hours Pacific Standard Time

Where sighted:

a. Ground:

(1)

City, town:

Object was sighted by personnel in the Fairfield-Suisun AmB
Control tower,

Distance and direction from city or town
road, intersections, etc.

Fairfield-Suisun AFB Control tower is located in the center
pawn AP Base and 5.5 miles east of the town of Fairfield,

From building (storv), vard, et¢..

Personnel sighted the object while standing inside the
control tower 50 feet above ground level.

“ap coordinates (if feasible) showing
latitude and longitude:

Worth latitude 38° 169
West Longitude 121° 569

Type aircraft, speed, altitude, direction of flicht:
Wot applicable

Distanee and direction from city or town
or known landmark:

Wot applicable

MP RLCUONEALTIAL

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Pare 2
FEI Projeet "SIGN"

(3) Glock position of object from observer's aircraft:

Not applicable

(LA) Latitude and longitude:

Wot applicable

Latitude and longitude:

Not applicable

Proximity to land:
Name city, countrv, etc)

Wot a prlicable

Number of objects:

a. Formation type (if any)
(sketch if possible)

One object was sighted.
Distance of object from observer:

a. Laterally or horizontally:

The object was first sighted at « distance of two miles; it
Pp ed toward the observer and passed within 500-800 yords
of the tower, then climbed out of sight.

b. Angle of elevation from horizon:

Approximately 20° when first sighted, then it chimbed out of sight.

c. Altitude:

Altitude was 500 to 1000 feet when first sighted, then it elinbed
out of sight at approximately 20,000 feet.

Time in sicht:

Approximately 25 seconds.

Pare 3
FET Project: "STann

7, Appearance of object:
ae “GOLons
Object was a colorless white light.
b. Shape (sketch if possible):

Round light 30 inches in diameter.

Apparent construction (translucent):
Looked like a searchlight with the light intensity of a
runway light.

Size:

(1) Fstimeted Size:

Approximately 30 inches diameter.

(2) Size as it appeared from observer's view:
(Compared to known object)

About the size of «a 30° diameter searchlicht.

Nirection of flicht:

Mw to SSE

Tactics or maneuvers:

a. Vertical ascent or descent, horizontal, oscillatins, fluttering
evasive, agrressive, erratic, CUCy

over horizon from altitude of 500 to 1000 feet and when te
control peva seemed te slow down then clinbed to about 3, feet,
te againmd then climbed almost vertically out of sight
yr Bian to be 20,000 feet. See description contained
in statenent in paragraph @ of thé General section below.

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10, Fvidence of exhaust:

a. Color .of smoke:
Wo exhaust was observed.
eeneth and width:
Wone observed.
Odor (if anv):
Wo odor was detected by the observers inside the control tower.
Rate of evaporation:

None.

Does trail vary with sound?
(spurts)

Ro trail observed.
Effect on clouds:
a. Opened path thru clouds:
Ho clouds were present where the object climbed.

Formed cloud or mists:

fo eloud or mists were formed.

Reflected on cloud:

fo refleations were observed,
Shown thru cloud:
Wo clouds were between observer and object at any tine.
vi Laentss
a. Reflected or attached:

The object itself resembled a light.

b. Luminous:
cr ghone with the brightness of a high-intensity runvay
ht.

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e. Slinked.on and off in relation to speed:
Object wae a steady light.
Surport:
a. Wines:
Wo wings were observed on the object.

Aerodynanie lift of fuselage:

No fuselage was observed.

Vertical jet:

Wo jet was observed.

‘Rotatine cylinder or cone:

Wo oylinder or cone was observed.
Aerostatic lift (balloon or diripible):
Wo serostetic lift condition was observed.
Propulsion:
a. Propeller or jet:

No propeller or jet was observed.

Rotor:

No rotor was observed.

Aerodynamic, vanes (flapping or oscillatinr)
(Yatzmaver effect):

Wo serodynamic vanes were observed.
‘Visible exhaust or jet openings:
Wo exhaust or jet openings were observed.
Control and stability

a. Fins:

Wo fins were observed.

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b. Stabilizers

Be stabilisers of any kind were observed.
Air Duets:
a. Slots:

Wo slots were observed.

Duct openings:

No duct openings were observed.

Speed—"PF:

Came over the horizon from WWW at approximately 400 MPH slowed to
approximately 200 MPH and then climbed at 400-500 MPH out of sight.

18s Sounds
Ae

Wo sound of any kind wae heard by the observer.

Roar, whistle, whoosh:

Wo sound was heard,

Intermittent:

Ne sound wae heard.

Was any radio antenna to be observed, i.c., (any projections or
extensions that might presumably be constued as such):

fo radio antenna of any description was observed.
Manner of disappearance:
a. Bxplode:

The object did not explode.

(1) Possibility of fragments:

Wo fragnents were observed or could be found from the object.

(2). Other physical evidence:

flo other physical evidence of the object could be found.

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b. Faded from view:

fhe object climbed out of sight.

c. Disappeared behind obstacle:

The object climbed out of sight in a clear sky.

Relative to the Observer

Names of observers:

Bruce Barlin veFarland
Sgt AP 12106504 Pfe AF 16278687
Honorably discharged from the
service 6 December 1948.

Address:

tte weFerland

DelaPaye
R.D. 1, Baliston Spe 190lst AACS Squadron
Wew York Fairfield-Suisun APS, California

Oceupation:

Delafayette - Unknown MeFerland - Control tower operator

4. Place of business:

a, Employer or emplovee:

Delafayette - Unknown

5, Hobbies:

a. Time engaced in hobby (experience)
Is observer amateur astronomer, pilot, engineer, etc.

DeLafayette ~ Unknown MeParland - Pfo MeFarland, prior to
military service, was for three years
& radio ennouncer and was well trained
as an announcer of sporting events.
Wo other hobbies are engaged in by Pfe

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Ability to determine:

an COLOR:

Both observers are required by high physical requirements to know
colors.

b. Speed of moving objects:

Observers are constantly required to estimate the spped of moving
aircraft in the course of their normal duties.

ec. Size/at distance:

Ovservers are constantly required to estimate the size and distance of
objects in the course of their normel duties.

Reliability of observer:
a, Sources:

(1) Neighbors:
Both observers are considered fully reliable, competent airmen
by their fellow Hoots.

(2) Police Dept:
No police record on the observers,

(3) FBT records:

Wo PRT records on the observers.

(4) Emplover:

AACS officer in charge of the observers consider them high type
individuals fully qualified both mentally and physically for
control tower duty; they are considered conpetent, reliable
observers psychologically stable,

Notes relative to observer on:

a. Siphtines in general:

Both observers ere considered competent, reliable and psychologi-
eally stable.

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b. How attention was drawn to objects:
(1) Sound:
No
(2), Motion:
Tes
(3) Glint of licht:
Yes
9. Witnesses:
a. Addresses:

Wo other witnesses could be found. The object was in view too short
a time to obtain the observations of other personnel.

10, Comments of interrogator re intelligence and character of person
interrogated:
Both observers sre considered competent, reliable and psychologically
stable. Pfe McParland has a General Classification Test Schore of 143.

Relative to Redar Sichtines

Wo radar sightings of the object were made or could be obtained.

Teletype sequences of local weather conditions:

3 December 1948 at 2030 Pacific Standard Tine, Yairfield-Suieun Air Force
Base, Ceiling feet scattered 15 miles visibility, 1014.6 millibars,
temperature 44°, dewpoint 32° P, wind 10 MPH from the west, Altineter
setting 29.95 inches.

Winds aloft report:

Winds aloft nee for 0323153 December 1948 follows: SU 22 02312
2513 22809 3109 43213 3016 63017 3019 #2920 2923 03022 23017 42823.

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15)

flyine in vicinity at the time:

Wo flying was scheduled or observed in the vicinity of the Pairfield-
Suisun Air Yoree Base at the time of the observation.

Possible releases of testine devices in vicinity sent aloft by Ordnance,
Navy, Air Force, Army, Weather Urits, Research Organizations or
any others

A winds-aloft balloon was released 35-45 minutes prior to the sighting
and was lost from view 10 minutes after release.

If object contacted earth, obtain soil samples within and without
depression or spot where object landed (and then presumably departed )
for purposes of makine comparison of soils:

Object made no apparent contact with the earth and no contacts
could be found.

If object came sufficiently near other aircraft or known objects, check
surfaces with Geiger counters for possible radioactivity. “ake com-
parisons with other unaffected aircraft,objects, etc.

Object did not come sufficiently near known objects to obtain
radicactivity readings.

Obtain photorraphs (or original nesatives) where available; if not,
secure sketches of:

a. Objects
Object appeared to be a round Jight 30 inches in diameter.

b. Surroundine terrain where object was observed:

Annotated photographs and diagrams of the Pairficld-Suisun Air Force
Base are attached as enclosures 1 and 2 to this report.

PORSCHE

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ec. Place where object contacted earth (if this happened):

Object did not contact the earth.

d. "aneuvers:

The object maneuvered as desoribed in statement contained in
enclosure £3 and inéfeated in enclosures #1 and #2 to this
report.

€. “ormation (if more then two):

Qhe object was sighted. .

8, Secure signed statement:
Statement attached as enclosure #3 to tais report.
9. Obtain fragments or physical evidence where possible:

No fragments or other physical evidences of the object were obtained,

uf
3 Imcls. ARTHTR CONRADT oR, /]
1. Photograph Major, USA?

Chief of Intellirence

3. Statement

. STANDARD FORM NO. 64

Office Nicaea e UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

TO : Chief, Intelligence Division, MATS DATE: 24 January 1949
ATTN: Capt. Hathaway AACS/A=2/CCR/m1Lb/2113
FROM -: AACS A=2 COMMENT NO. 1

SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Object

1. The following information is transmitted for such action as you may
deem necessary. Source is the 1805th AACS Group, located in Newfoundland; New-

foundland Base Command has already been notified:
"OBSERVED ONE EIGHT ZERO TWO TWO ZEBRA JAN FOUR NINE WAS UNIDENTIFIED
OBJECT FLYING OVER INDIAN HOUSE LAKE CANADA PD BRIGHT LIGHTS WAS
EMITTED FROM OBJECT PD LIGHT TRAVELLED EXCEEDINGLY FAST AND WAS ONLY
PART SIGHTED CMA NOT OBJECT ITSELF PD SHOOTING STAR OR METEOR WAS
DEDUCTION OF INDIAN HOUSE PERSONNEL WHO PASSED FOREGOING INFO TO THIS
HQ VIA GOOSEBAY AACS SQUADRON WITH FURTHER STATEMENT THAT OBJECT OR
LIGHT WERE NOT SIGHTED AGAIN."

2. Paraphrase is not required. Handle as GONFIBENTIAE correspondence per
paragraphs 51i and 60a, AR 380-5.

CHARLES C. ROBINSON
Gaptain, USAF ~

WEATHER DRTACHMERT 26-41.
26th Weather Squadron
Haxkine field
Jackson, ties. eac/ixt

§ January 1949
SUBJECT: Reperting ef Information on Flying Discs

Commanding General
Air Kateriel Command
Wight-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayten, hie
ATivs TSOTR
le Ja-Cémpliance with Group Letter 205-3, dated 22 Septeaber 1948,
the following information is submitted.

ae (1) fect was sighted tro (2) wiles East of Jackson,
Wiesissipri at 17000, 1 January 1949.

b. Weather at the tine: See inclesure suuber ane (1).
@. %anes, occupations, and addreases:

Thomas 4. Rush

Airport Manager, Dizie Airport

402 Witehell ave.

dactson, Nisgissipp’

re. Thomas A. Rush

Jackson, Vissiseippl

tre. T. Ae Doolittle

Housewife

3777 Sings Hiway

dacreon, Mississippi

Photographs of objects None

Sketches of objects: See inclesure number two (2).

Gajeet sighted:

lh. Mumber: Gee (1).

2. Shaper Gigar like. Hot unlike sleeve target.

3. Siset Approximately 69 fect leng and 10 feet diameter
at the front tapering to the rear.

& CGoslere Dark dliue or black

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Gont’a subs: id tativenshan ei Mite

Speed: Approximately 200 "iti when first sighted,
thee accelerated to approxiuately 409 te 599 BPH.

6 Heading: West, turning to South te Southvest,
7. Waneeverability: Hot netiesd,

@ Altitude: 1500 to 1600 feet, then gradual climb.
9. Sounds Roar.
10, Uxhauet trails Sone.

g. General remarks: The persone who sighted the abeve
deseribed object were enroute fron Gulfpert, Miss. to
Jackeon, Biss. in a private eiroraft and were saking an a-
prreach for a landing at the Dixie Airport when the object
was firet sighted. After landing, Mr Hugh called the eontrok
tower at Hawkine Field te find out if the objectched landed
there and if so te find out ite identity. The contre] tower
reperted the incident to Base Headquarters.

2 Inet BERTEVIE KH, OE
1. Weather Seport Captian USAF
2. Mreteh of Object Sommand ing

DISTAIRUTI Ss

ec Chief of Staff
United States Air Force
Washington 25, B, %.
ATTR: Director of Intelligence

ye Commanding Gereral
Wilitery Air Traneport Service
Andrews Air Force Base

Commanding Uffieer
2059th Air Yeather Wing
Tinker Air Poree Base
Oklahoma City, Glabona

Commanding Officer
2194th Air Weather Group
Rebine Air Force Base
Robins Pield, Georgia

Commanding Officer
26th Weather Squadron
Greokley air Poree Base

Bokile, Alabama
. RESTRICTED

JACKSON WEATHER

1630€ JACKSON WEATHER
E180-@@ 15¢ 173/ 535/35177/003/E350-@

1730C JACKSON WEATHER
N160@ 15¢ 169/52/2971/002/BINOVC

WINDS ALOFT

2000 FEET DEGREES KNOTS
4000 FELT DEGREES KNOTS
6060 FEET DEGREES KNOTS
8600 FEET DEGREES KNOTS
TOSOOFEET DEGREES KNOTS
T2CG0FEET DEGREES KNOTS
14Q00FEET DEGREES KNOTS
16G00FEET DEGREES KNOTS
20000FEET DEGREES KNOTS

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DETACHMENT, 1701ST AIR TRANSPORT WING
CONTINENTAL DIVISION, MATS
EDMONTON ALBERTA CANADA

SUBJECT: Observation of an Object in the Atnosphere

Commanding General

Air Materiel Gomand
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base .
Dayton, Shio

ATTENTION: MCIAKO~S

le The following report of an object observed by lst Lie Janes
Toomey is submitted in compliance with Secret Letter dtd 20 Oot 48 fron
MATS Headquarters, subsect: Reporting of Information on "Flying Discs".

a Location and time of sighting ~« 117° 30' W Longitude
56° 10° W Latitude
1418Z 17 November 1948

be Weather at the time - Weather at the time was overcast with
tops at approximately 4500 MSL with a high deck of thin broken stratus clouds
at approximately 12,000 ft.

@. Hames and occupations and addresses of witnesses « 8/Sg% Onno
C. Blink, AF 20715676, Radio Operator on the crew and stationed at Edmonton,
Alberta, Canada.

d. Photographs of objects, if available. No photographs available.

Ge

Object sighted:

(1) Mumber - One

(2) Shape = Egg shaped with a tail

(3) Size Approximately 50° in height tapering to a point
at the tail.

(4) Color Bright fleming orange

(5) Speed Unknown

(6) Heading- South West

HqMAMA Form No. 10-530

"“(Revi-as Apr. 48) s ty Caf

OLMSTED FLIGHT SERVICE CENTER

Olmsted Air Force Base ——
MIDDLETOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Operating Location 33-8
PrB/bem
se s ; 13 December 1948

SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Objects

TOs Commanding General
Aig Meteriel Command
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohie

ATTNs MOIAXOs§
1. Im compliance with FS Regulation 200-4 dated 2 November 1948 and
letter, Headquarters, USAP,, Subject: "Reporting of Information on *Plying
Dises,'™, dated 6 February 1946 the following information is submitteds

ESSERTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION

1. Date of Sighting: 11 December 1946
2. Time of sighting: 22452
3. Where sighted: See Paragrah 3b (2)
a+ Ground
Kot applicable
be Air
Q) Type aircraft, speed, altitude, direction of flight.
C=45F 160 6.9500 f% 125 Degrees
(2) Distance & Digection from City, town or mow landmark:
40 miles northwest of Martinsburg, “est Virginie
(3) Cleck Position of object fram observer's airgraft:
12 otclock., approximately 20 miles in front of aircraft

Latitude and longitudes Approximtely 39°69" 78°20"W

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OSLIINSNVUL

ET 600.9

Subje Unidentified Flying Objects
| Ce Sen
‘Net applicable
Number ef objects: One (1)
Qe Formation type: Uo formtion
Distance ef object from observer: Twenty miles in front of
airoraft.
@- laterally o herisontelly: laterally
be Angle of elevation from herison: 6 degrees
CG. Ailtitudes 16,000 « 11,000 fest
Time in sight: one (1) minute
Avpearance of object:
Se Color: Red to Blue te Red
be Shapes Resexmbled to paractute flare
@e Apparent construction: We opinion
d@. Sizes undetermined
Direction of flight: ‘Appeared te be stationary
Tactics or maneuvers: None
Bridence of exhaust: None

&. Color of anokes None

be Length and width: Fone

Ge Oders Unimowm

a, Rate of evaperation: Unimown

@e Does trail vary with sound: Nene

Bffect om clouds: Noe clouds = wmilimited ceiling

Lightes Object appeared as a brilliant flare in the sky.

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CSLLINSNVUL

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SUBJ: Unidentified Flying Odjects,, 13 December 1948
13. Supports fet visible
145s Propulsion: Object appeared te be stationary.
&= Fropelier or jets Unimewn
De Roters Uninewm
Ce Aerodynamic venes; Unknow
ad, Visible exhaust o jet openings: None visible
Control and stebility: Unimew
a Pins: Nene visible
be Stabilizers: Unknow
(1) Size: Unknom
(2) Shape: Unlmowm
(3) Lecation: Unknow
Air Ducts; Unlmom
&. slots: Unknown
be Duct epenings: Unkheown
Speed = MPH; Appeared to be stationary
Seund: Unknown

Was eny radio antenma to be obgerved: one observed |

Manner of disappearance: Similiar to a flare burning out

és RBxplede
(1) Possibility of fragments: Unknown
(2) Other Physical evidence: ‘Unimown
Faded from view: Yes
Disappeared behind obstacle: Wo

RELATIVE TO THE OBSERVER.

le Wame of Observer: Capt 0, M. Legg

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MDT 000,98

SUBJ:
be
Se
4o
Se
be
T°

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Unidentified Plying Objects., 13 December 1948

Headquarters, Air Rescue Service

Scoupations USAF

Place of Business: USAF

Hobbies: Het applicable

Ability to determine: Unknown

Reliability of observer: We opinion

Yebes relative to observer on

&. Sightings in general: None

be dow attention was draw to objects: Directly in Plight Path
-(1) Seunds Unknom
(2) Wotions Stationary
(3) Glint of light: Brilliant

Witnesses:

@ Capt Ry H. Cassidy
Headquarters, Air Resoue Service
Washington 25, De Ce

Air Reseve Service
Port Bragg, Ne Ce

Comments of interrogator re intelligence and character of person
interrogated: Ho opinion

RELATIVE 7) RADAR SIGHTINGS

Re radars now operating on ground: Wo radar sighting
If.airbourne,;. when object wns sighted; Wet applicable
GENERAL
Teletype sequences of local weather conditions:
Clear sky - 7 miles visibility

Winds aleft report: Not given

BreWd ess 1 90

OILLIWSNVEL

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON

6 February 1948
a

SUBJECT: Reporting of Information on "Plying Discs"

TO : Commanding General, Strategic Air Command
. Commanding General, Air Defense Command

Commanding General, Tactical Air Command may
Commanding General, Air Training Comman 14
Commanding General, Air University \
Commanding General, Alaskan Air Comma 4 ‘ Uo z \
Commanding General, Air Transport Comman
Commanding General, Air Materiel Comm r er }

1. Any information pertaining to the sighting of so-called flying discs,
which is secured by or comes to the attention of A¥r Force installations with
in the United States and Alaska, will be forwarded direct to the Commanding

General, Air Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio,
Attention: TSDIN,

2. Such reports will be sent direct, and not through ordinary channels,
but copies of all such information may be supplied the Command Headquarters of
the installetion concerned.

3. In observing the above procedure for reporting information on flying
disc sightines, every effort will be made to include the following items:

a. Location and time of sighting

be Weather at the time

ce. Names, occupations and addresses of witnesses
ad. Photographs of objects, if available

@. Sketches of object's configuration

f. Object sighted:

(1) Number (5) Speed (9) Sound

(2) Shape (6) Heading (10) Exhaust trail or not
(3) Size (7) Maneuverability

(4) Color (8) Altitude

@ General Remarks

4. A Govy of all reports or summaries of informatien sent to Air Materiel
Command in accordance with the ebove provisions will be forwarded et the same
time to this Headouarters, Attention: Director of Intelligence.

Be Headquarters, Air Materiel Command is authorized direct contact with
installations of the addresses of thie letter in connection with the development
of information on flying discs.

RESTMGTED

@

Ltr to CG, Major Commands, Subject: “Reporting of Information on "Viying Disca",
ata 6 February 1948, cont'd

6. The Air Materiel Command wil: furnish this Headquarters with such reports
as are called for by paragraph 4 of this Headquarters Letter dated 30 December

1947, subject: “Miying Di SC8" «

BY COMMAND OF THR CHIEF OF STAITs

/s/. cS. P. Cabell
Brigadier General, U.SsA.F.
Chief, Air Intele Req. Dive
Directorate of intelligence

MAXWELL FLIGHT SERVICE CENTER Y
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE

MONTGOMERY. ALABAMA

SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Objects

Comuanding General, dir Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson AP Sase, Ohio
ATTN: MCIAL0-3

le Reference letter, Headquarters USAF, subject: “Reporting of
Information on ‘Flying ises.'" dated 6 February 19448 and Flight Service |
Regulation 200); dated 2 November, subject: “Unidentified Flying Cbjeots,

the following information is suomitted:

Be

be

Location and time of sighting: Two (2) miles coast of
Jackson, Mississippi at 1700C, 1 Jammry 199.

Weather at time: The 1630C weather sequence from Jackson,
estimated 16,000 feet, broken clouds, visibility 15, temp-
erature 53, dew point 55, surface wind south-southwest at
7 mph, altimeter setting 5003, remarks, estimated 55,000
feet thin brokene

The 17300 weather for Jackson was ceiling measured 15,000
feet, overcast, visibility fifteen(15) miles, temperature
52, dew peint 20, wind south at one (1) mph, romarks,
breaks in the overcast. 4

Memes, Occupations and addresses of witnesses:
Mr. Tom Rush, 102 Mitchell Avenue, Jackson, Mississippi
Euployed by Dixie Air Service at Jackson, Mississippi as

@ pilot. He is om ex-AAF pilot. Telephone Jackson- Miss-
issippi 5-106).

Mre. Willette Rush, 402 Mitehell Avenue, Jackson, Mississippi,
wife of the above, housewife and private pilot.

Photographs, if available: None available.

Sketches of objects configuration: fo be forwarded.

Ltr fr Maxwell Flight Service Genter, Maxwell AF Base, Ah dtd 2 Jan ly
Subj: Unidentified Flying Objects

f. Object Sighted, description:
(1) Number: One.
(2) Shape: Cigar-shaped, with short stubby wings, resembling
&@ rocket, also reported later as resembling a sleeve tom
target.
(3) Sizes Metimated sixty (60) feet long.
(4) Coler: Dark Blue or black.

(5) Speed: Initially estimated as 200 mph, then inereasing
to 5-600 mph.

(6) Heading: “est when first sighted, then southwest when
last sighted.

(7) Meneuverability: Apparently very maneuverable.

(8) Altitude: 1500 feet.

(9) Sound: Similier to a helicopter.

(10) =xhaust trail: Mone. visible.

ge General remarks:

(1) "hen the object was first sighted and reported to
Plight Service at Maxwell AF Base at 1735¢ by the
daskson Operations Offieo, an attempt was made to
investigate the object by calling all military
airfields in the area from which a jet or rocket
flight may have originated, or at which the object
may have been sightede
The following stations were contacted:

(a) Bglin AF Base, Florida

(e) Pensacola WAS and Chevalier Field HAS, Florida

(eo) Waiting NAS, *lorida

(a) New Orleans NAS, Louisana
(e) Memphis NAS, Tenucsses

(f) New Orleans Air Route Traffie Control Center was
alse contacted.

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wT 000.9 ®
SUBGs Unidentified Plying ebjects: 15 Secember 1948

5. Local flight schedules of commercial, private and military aireraft
flying in vicinity at the time: Unknow,

4 Possibility releases of testing devices in vicinity sent aloft
by Ordnance, Navy, Air Force, Army, Weather Units, Research Organizations
or euy others Uninowm,.

S. If object contacted earthy obtain seil sampled within and without
depression or spot where object landed for purposes of making comparison
of soile: ‘nknom,

S. If object came sufficiently near other aireraft or known, objects,

check surfaces with Geiger counters for possible radioactivity. Make com
parisons with other unaffected aircraft objects: Unkiewn,

7e Obtain photographs: None
8. Wot obtained,
9. Obtain fragements or physical evidence where possible: None

JOSEFPE L. MC WEIL
Lt. Col., USAF
Comnanding

DISTRIBUTION s
c/o to Ch of Staff, Hq USAF

Commanders, MATS
co, ¥s

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Ltr fr Maxwell Plight Service Center, Maxwell AF Base, Ale dtd 2 Jan Lo
Subj: Unidentified Flying Objects

(3) No information was available at any of these stations.

@. The object was sighted by the witnesses from a Stinson civilian
airereft, and no photographs were taken because no carmra was available.
At the tine of sighting, the Stinson was 3 or miles east of Jackson,
Mississippi on the east leg of the Jackson radio range at approximately
1200 feet altitude.

3, A& 1900 on 1 January 19/9, New Orleans Air “oute Traffic
Control Center reported to Maxwell Flicht Service Conter that the Asse
ociated Presa had advised them that the above mentioned object had been
sighted 0 miles south of Jackson, Mississippi.s This second report was
evidently the same as ths above because the reporting pilot was the same,
ic@., “re Tom Rugh. Maxwell Flight Service contacted Mr. Aush, who is
preparing sketches of the object he reported. He aieo advised that he
saw the object only once.

FOR THE COMMANDING OFFICER -

Copies furnished: HAROLD 3S. STHGRIDGE
Chief of Staff, USAF lst Lt., USAF
Washington 25, De Ce Adjutant
ATT; Direetor of Intelligence

Commander, Military Air Transport Services
Washington 25, D. ©.
ATTN: Chief, Intelligence Division

Commanding Officer, Flight Service
Washington 25, BD. C.
ATTN: Aw?

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Ghamate Air Perce Base 5/usa
Ghamute Field, Tllineie,

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9 December 104g

SURJEGTs Reporting of Information on "Flying Diees"

Commanding Tenerst

Air Materiel Gemeand

Wright-Patterson Air Poree Bese

Dayten, Chie

ATT! : TEDIE pene,

ee,

. 4, Im Gompliange with 2102) Air Weather Group 7K 86% dated 19
November 1946 snd letter, Meatquarters, United States Air Pores,
subject as sbove, 6 ¥ebruary 1946, the following repert is wmbeittea:

® Ghamate Air Yoree Base, Illincis, cooks,

Be High seattored clouds, visibility ten miles,

S et. Jemen f. Doty and Set. Basene %, Hontag, weather
Obeervers, Yet 16/11, 16th Weather Squadron, Chanute
APR, Tilineis.

& Photographs of objects - none eved ledie,

@. etches of objeete - Gone available,

f. jeet sighted:

'. (2) Ome

(2) Reund .

(3) Undetermined sise

(4) Bright white coler

(5) tee tenths of @iatent sky within two te three

eeconde.

(6) Seeding from north east toward south south weet.
(7} Undeternined naneuverabi lit.

(8) Undetermined altitude,

(9) %@ sound Q
(10) xheust treil undeterzined,

A eis
4 fo
&. General remarke: Ww 4) VG

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