PROJECT BLUE BOOK

PROJTCT 10073 REd Incident #40
UNCLASSIFIED
ATIC NO. DATE OF INFO 7 July 47
AF NO. LOCATION Phoenix. Arizona
REPORT NO. RFPORT NO. SOURCE male civilian
DATE OF REPORT DATF IN TO ATIC
TRE OF STCHTING TRE OF SICHTING 1600 COLOR grey
Estimated
SHAPE Elliptical SPEED400-600 mph Measure
Estimat.
SIZE 201-301 201-301 ALTITUDE2000-5000 ALTITUDE 2000-50001 Measured M-asured
4 3
COURSE NE to West LENGTH OF TIME OBSERVED
NO. IN GROUP 1 TYPE OF OBSERVATION ground
SOUND tike jet on approach MANEUVERS spiraled down 5000' to 2000'
then ascended at 45° angle
PHOTOS yes SKETCHES none
UNCLASSIFIED PROB Hoax
Temporary ATIc Form 329
(2 Jan 52)

CLASSIFICATION
PROJECT CONTR RECORD PROJECT NO.
6-109
SUBJECT
Declassifying Photographs of Unidentified Plyint Objects
DEADLINE DATE RECEIVED
12 June 10 June
ORIGINATED BY
Deputy Dir of Public Info
ACTION BRANCH BRANCH PROJECT OFFICER
TC
REQUIREMENT
For preparation of reply & return to OIN-23.
PROPOSED APPROACH
Routine Routine
ACTION TAKEN
Prepared Memo For Deputy Director of Public
Information, 16 Jun 52
RECOMMENDED FURTHER ACTION
None
MAN HOURS REQUIRED
Capt Fournet- 1 hour
Miss Guider - 45 minutes
DATE FORWARDED APPROVED BY
AFHQ FORM0-553 PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THIS
28 JUN 51 FORM ARE OBSOLETE. CLASSIFICATION
C1437

5 June 1952
MEMORANDUM FOR: DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE, DCS/O
SUBJECT: Declassifying Photographs of Unidentified Flying Objects
1. This office understands that two photographs of unidentified
flying objects were taken by a Mr. of Phoenix, Arizona,
and that these phot ographs were turned over to Fourth Air Force
Intelligence in July of 1947.
This office has been contacted by Mr. who is recuesting
return of his original negatives.
3. The two photographs were copied by the Photographic Records
and Services Division of the Air Adjutant General's Office at this
headcuarters and are in a confidential file of Unidentified Missiles
as A-34921AC and 34921AC.
4. This office requests that consideration be given to declassi-
fying these two photographs and that the original negatives be sent
to this office for return to Mr.
/s/
ARNO H. LUEHMAN
Colonel, USAF
Deputy Director of
Public Information
Copied 16 Jun/1lg

5D-24-27 UNCLASSIFIED
PANCRAMIC RESEARCH LABORATORY
UNDEVELOPED LEADS
DISTRICT OFFIOE NO. 17, KIRTLAND AFB
AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA
l. Will cheek the below listed organizations to ascertain the standing
of
a Chamber of Commerce.
b. Better Business Bureau.
Credit Bureau
Local Law Enforcement agencies.
FBI.
f. Any other source deemed advisable. Any other source deemed advisable.
2. Will obtain any available information on the type and amount of
business conducted by business conducted by and with whom; and the
social and professional status of SUBJECT.
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PANORAMIC RESEARCH LABORATORY
FUGATE further related that about four months ago, approximately
February, a friend had shown him an artiele in the Question and Answer Section
of a magasine. FUGATE advised that the magazine is titled "Amazing Stories."
The article was based on a letter by a Mr. Rof Phoonix,
Arizona. The article stated that Mr, had been interviewed
by two Federal agenta. That he had turned over two pictures of "fly-
ing dises" to these agents, and that the pictures had never been returned.
近。 desired infonmation as to how he could sue the Federal Government
for these pietures. Mr. FUGATE feels that this individual is the SUBJECT of
this investigation,
PENDING
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5D-24-27 UNCLASSIFIED
PANCRAMIC RESEARCH LABORATORY
DETAILS:
1. This investigation is predicated upon a Routing & Record Sheet,
subject: "Investigation of Flying Dises," dated 2 May 1949, signed by W. R.
CLINGERMAN, Colonel, USAF, Chief, Technical Intelligence Division, Intell-
igence Department, Tright-Patterson AFB.
Colonel CLINGERMAN indicates that he is in receipt of a Memorandum
written by GEORGE FUGATE, JR, Special Agent, CIC-ADC-4AF, in which Mr.
Phoenix, Arizona, hereinafter referred to
as SUBJECT, was interviewed as an observer of a "flying diso." SUBJECT con-
tended that he took a picture of this disc, and two positive prints of these
photos were turned over to the CIC agent. Photographic experta cannot agree
as to whether the photographs mentioned in SA FUGaTE'S report could havs been
taken under the conditions deseribed. The experts do agree that the technique
used in development and printing of the pictures is extremely crude. used in development and printing of the pictures is extremely crude.
Colonel CLINGERMAN requests inquiry to investigate the standing of
the tho and of SUBJECT in the community. It is and of SUBJECT in the community. It is
further desired to know the typs and amount of business conducted by the or- further desired to know the type and amount of business conducted by the or-
ganization and with whom, and the social and professional status of SUBJECT. ganization and with whom, and the social and professional status of SUBJECT.
Colonel CLINGERMAN states that later correspondence from the SUBJECT
implies that he is conneoted with a and Cbserva-
tory in Phoenix, Arizona snd refers to himself variously as Chief of Staff
and President of that organization. He also uses the title "Doctor." Accord-
ing to his letterhead, one of the specialties of ing to his letterhead, one of the specialties of
AT DAYTON, OHIO
2. On 16 May 1949 at the Headquarters 5th District 0SI (1G), the writer
interviewed Special Agent GEORGE FUGATE, JR, previously mentioned in this re-
port, formerly a member of the Counter Intelligenme Corps, Air Defenss Command,
4th Air Fores.
Mr. FUGATE said that the intervisw resulting in the Memorandum pre-
viously mentioned was a bit hazy in his mind. FUGATE said that he had been
instructed to interview SUBJECT in the company of Special Agent BROWER of
the FBI Office, Phoenix, Arizona.
Mr. FUGAtE states thet the thing he remembers most is the fact he
saw a large quantity of expensive looking radio equipment in SUBJECT'S home.
This did not seem to be in keeping with SUBJECT'S station in life. ALS;
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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE FILE NO. DATE
THE INSPECTOR GENERAL 5D-24-27 19 May 1949
OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS REPORT MADE BY
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
THOMAS F. DOYLE, JR
TITLE REPORT MADE AT
DO #5, Wright-Patterson AFB
PERIOD
15, 16, 17 May 1919
OFFICE OF ORIGIN
UNCLASSIFIED DO #5, Wri gh b- Patterson AFB
STATUS
PENDING
CHARACTER
SPECIAL INQUIRY
REFERENCE
None, this is an initial report.
SYNOPSIS
Investigation requested by the Chief, Technical Intelligence Division,
Wright-Patterson AFB, in connection with a "flying diso" report. In-
formation on the status of SUBJECT'S business and the standing of formation on the status of SUBJECT'S business and the standing of
SUBJECT in the community is desired.
PENDING
DISTRIBUTION ACTION COPY FORWARDED TO FILE STAMP
CG. AMC(MCIAXS)(Action Cy)2 CG, AMC
pSI Hq ATTN: MCIAXS
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eng UNCLASSIFIED
THOMAS F. DO YLE, JR
Captain, USAF
Acting District Commander.
AFHQ FORM 0-208 Replaces A FCSI Form 18-57744-1 U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTINA OFFICE
15 JAN 49

5D-OS1/TFD/flm
UNCLASSIFIED
5D-24-27 19 May 1949
SUBJECT
SPECIAL INQJIRY
TO: Commending General
Air Matorisl Command
Tright~Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio
ATTENTION: MCIAXS
l. Reference is made to Comment 1, R&R from your office, subject;
"Inveatigation of Mlying Discs," dated 2 May 1949. signed by Colonel "Inveatigation of Mying Discs," dated 2 May 1949. signed by Colonel
.R. CLINGERMAN. N.R. CLINGERMAN.
2. Attached for your information are two copies of the report of
Special Agent Thomas F. Doyle, Jr, 5th OSI Distriot, Wright-Patterson
A7B, dated 19 May 1949. A7B, dated 19 My 1949.
3. This is an initial report. The investigation is contimming
in other OSI Distriet offices. Subsequent reports will be forwarded
for your roview.
1 Inel THOMAS F. DOYLE, R
Rpt of SA . F. Doyle Captain, USAF
dtd 19 May 49 (in dup) Acting Distriet Commander
Copy to: OSI Hq
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UNCLASSIFIED
Identification of Subject Matter (as per sample)
MCIT MCLAXS 16 Mar 49 21
ATT: Mr
The results obtained in Comment 1 were made before your office received the
camera in question. It is, therefore, requested that additional comment be forwarded
giving results of the completed examination.
2. Clarification is desired on the following points:
a. Par la Comment l. The conclusion as a result of relations between the
"tail" of the image, distortion due to shutter, speed of object and shutter speed.
b. Par lb Comment l. The subject is stated as having low visual contrast
whereas in the contact print the contrast is very great.
2 Incls 2 Incls A. J. HEMSTRET, R A. J. HEMSTREET, JR OWT/aw
1. Photographs 1. Photographs LtColonel, USAF 6-5310 6-5310
2. Cy of Rpt Actg Chief, Tech Intelligence Div Bldg 288
by S/A Fugate, Jr by S/A Fugate. Jr Intelligence Department Post 201F
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 5D-OSI/TFD/ej
WASHINGTON
STH DISTRICT OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS THE INSPECTOR GENERAL. USAF
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, DAYTON. OHIO
IN REPLY REFER TO: 5D 24-27 UNCLASSIFIED 15 September 1949
SUBJECT: C-166/
TO Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio
ATTENTION: MCIAXS
1. Reference is made to report of Special Agent THOMAS F. DOYIE,
JR. of this office, dated 19 May 1949.
2. 2. Attached for your further information are two copies of the
report of Special Agent LYNN C. ALDRICH, District Office No. 17, Kirt-
land AFB, dated 17 August 1949. With the submission of this report
all logical investigative leads have been covered and reported.
3. In order that OSI records may be complete, it is requested
that this office be advised of any action which may be taken.
uuel
1 Inol (in dup) JEROME M. BRAUN
R/I of S/A ALDRICH, Agting District Commander
dtd 17 Aug 49
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WF-O-5 OCT 48 15M

MCLAXO-3 18
Phoenix, Arizona
Doar Mr.
Recaipt of your letter to Col McCoy is acknowledged. Receipt of your letter to Col McCoy is acknowledged.
A letter has been written to Nr. Lewis Lermore as per your
suggestion in an attempt to secure copies of the photographs suggestion in an attept to secure copies of the photographs
mentioned.
It would be appreciated if you would forwerd any additional It would be appreciated if you would forwerd any additional
information about this or other sightings that may come to your
attention.
Yours very truly.
. M. McCOY
Colonel. USAF
Chief of Intelligence
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HEADQUARTERS 28TH AIR DIVISION (DEFENSE)
HAMILTON AIR FORCE BASE
HAMILTONCALIFORNIA Paeson
03/9/
SUBJECT: Photographs of Unidentified Flying Objects (LIOERPT)
Wright-
THRU: Commanding General
Western Air Defense Force
Hamilton Air Force Base TI20
Hamilton, Califorráa éent er
ATTN: Director of Intelligence ONCLASSIFIED
TO: Director of Intelligence e-e
Headquartors USAF Inte ATTN
Washington 25, D. C. A
éeh 0
Te ir
1. In compliance with letter, Office of Public Information, Depart- Air
ment of Defense, dated 1 August l952, the Historical Officer, this head- menx of Deeime, dated 1 August 1752, tie istorical Oil1cer, tills ne B， B
quarters, forwarded negatives of "Flying Seucers" to the above office on quarters, forwarded negatives of "Flying Sencers" to the above office on 40 4
14 August 1952.
2. Forwarded heremith for information are copies of prints made
from negatives sent to the Office of Fublic Information, Department of from negatives sent to the Office of Fuhlic Information, Department of
Dat'ense. Daf'ense.
3. Photographs of the "Flying Saucera" were taken by 3. Photographs of the "Flying Sancera" were taken by
on 7 July 1947 at Phoenix, Arisona. The first photograph, Inel Mo. 1, on 7 July 1947 at Phoemix, Arisona. The first photograph, Inel Mo. 1,
was reported taken when object was at its lowest point, approximately
2000 ft abeve the tarrain. The secomd photograph, Inal No. 2, was 2000 ft abeve the tarrain. The second photograph, Inal No. 2, was
reported taken when object started its cliab upward. reported taken when object started its cliab upward.
4. Complete information relative to subject photographs may be
obtained from the Director of Intelligenee, Headquarters Fourth Air
Force, this Base.
FOR THE COMANDING OFFIER:
2 Incls
1. Photo taken at lowest JOHN H. HOHT.
altitude CWo
2. Photo taken as object AA
started upward
9 UNCLASSIFIED
CC:
CO, ATIC
TTN: ATIAA-2s

CONFISE
24-185
UNCLASSIFIED
(Unclassified) Aerial Fhenomena
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O, Air Intelligence Rqmts
Div, Documents & Dissemination Branch 3 0 N0V 1949 I
Office of Special Investigations, IG Maj Kellerman/1se/72231
AFCSI
AF126292
l. Forwarded herewith for your information is copy of a report of
investigation dated 17 August 1949, subject:
(Incl1).
2. Paragraph 8, above referenced report, states that Subject, on
7 July 1947, had taken photographs of an odd shaped aircraft. Attached
hereto, as Incls 2 and 3, are copies of the photographs mentioned in the
report. report.
3 Incls WILLIAM M. TURNER
1. Cy R/I, 17 Aug 49 Lt. Colonel, USAF
2. Photo re Aircraft Executive, Special Investigations
3. Photo re Aireraft 3. Photo re Aireraft The Inspectar General, USAF The Inspecter General, USAF
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Police Department
Sheriff's Office, Maricopa County
INCLOSURES
FOR CG, AMC, (CLAXS), WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB
Exhibit A, the original copy of credit record as maintained
at the Credit Bureau of Fhoenix, Phoenix, Arizona.
FOR DO #5. WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB
Exhibit A, a carbon copy of credit record as maintained
at the Credit Bureau of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona.
FOR OSI HEADQUARTERS
Exhibit A, a carbon copy of credit record as maintained
at ths Credit Bureau of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona. at ths Credit Bureau of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona.
FOR DO #17, KIRTLAN D AFB FOR DO #17, KIRTLAND AFB 一
Exhibit A, a carbon copy of credit record as maintained at
the Credit Bureau of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona.
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ground; that he fully expected that the object would be light on a dark
backgrcund. He described the light seot wmich appears in the center of the
object (Exhibit II) as being a green house. insisted that the ship
made no noise that was audible to his ear and he was unable to detect the pre-
sence of any propeller. He also related that after the newspaper release over
Radio Station KTAR, wherein statements were made that he, had stated
Army officials were studying the photogra hs, and that it was a top secret, he
attempted to determine the source of this release and the Radio station finally
told hia that it was a United Press release from Washington, D. C.
The following description of was obta ined from observation
and interrogation:
Age 30
Date birth 12-29-13
Place birth
Hei ght 61 3"
Weight 155 pounds
Eyes Blue
Hair Brown
Education Phoenix Union Mi h School
arital status arital status arried - one son
It should be stated that at the time of interview with
Mr. BRonER identified himself as an agent of the Federal hireau of Investigaion Mr. BRonER identified himself as an agent of the Federal hureau of Investigaion
and exhibited his credentials. However, pursuant to a request from Mr. FUGATE,
he was intro duced only as a representative of the United States government.
His exact official connection was not made known to Mr. Agent BROWER
advised that he felt it was a peculiar procedure, but it was not his bus iness. advised that he felt it was a peculiar procedure, but it was not his business.
However, at the conolusion of the interview, Ir. However, at the conolusion of the interview, Ir. requested r.
to furnish him with the negatives and stated he would be lad to do so, stated he would be lad to do so,
but they vere not in his inmediate possession, andhe would deliver them to the
FBI the following morning. r. requested that the negatives be returned
to him. Agent states that to this request, Mr. made no reply.
Agent BRoWER states that after leaving Mr. he asked if the nega-
tives would be returned to Mr. and stated that he doubted very
much that they would be returned. Mr. then advised Mr. FuGarE that be-
fore he, BRoER, would accept these negatives that must be advised of
Mr. FUGaTE's identity and also advised that the negatives, if turned over to
Mr. FUGATE, wauld not be returned to him.
In view of vhich, on the morning of August 30, 1947, when Mr.
called at the Phoenix office to deliver the negatives, they
were accepted only after he was advised that they were being given to Mr.
FUGATE, a representative of the Army Air Force Intelligence, United States
Army, and that there was little, if any, chance of his getting the negatives
back.r. turned the negatives over to this office with the full under-
standing that they were being given to the Aray and that he vouli not get them
back.
0. On 20 June l949, name files of the folloving agencies were checked
with negative results:
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and the clouds were at approximately 5, coo feet, the color of widch was grey
and they rosembled dense cumulus. A fifteen mile per hour wind was blowing.
At appronimately 5 MM on that date, Mr. wes walking fron his home to
the Hobby Chop and he heard a noise resembling a P-30 airoraft, apparently com-
ing in a westerly direction. pon ssrehing the slios he observed to the worth-
east what appeared to be an odd shaped ship. He described this ship as being
possibly 20 to 30 feet in diameter, traveling at an estimated speed of l00 miles
per hour. It appeared to be making a spiral in a small radius of possibly one-
half to three quarters of a mile. stated the sound thich he first heard
was no longer audible; that he hurriedly procured a l2o Browmie Fox Camera from
his shop, and as the aireraft completed the first circle he cbtained a photo-
graph. As the ship started on the second turn, it was in a northwesterly direc-
tion from his place and he again snapped a potograph, wiich more closely re-
sembled the shape of the ship than photograph l, this be ing desighated as Ex-
hibit II, as submitted to the Bureau with letter dated August 4, l947, by the
Office of Assistant Chief of Staff A-2 Intelligence, Iamilton Field, California.
afurther deseribed the direction of the ship by stating that instead of
completing the left-hand dowmward spiral the ship banked to the right and dis-
appeared into the clouds. He stated that just as is banked, he had snapped
the secend photograph, Exhibit II. che secoha phooograpn, xiioio ii.
At the last point, which was at the time the ship male this turn,
Mr. astimated it to be between 1,c00 and 2, 000 feet igh. He further
described the appearance of this ship as closely resembling a picture which
appeared on the front cover of the May le47, issue of the Mechanics Illustrated appeared on the front cover of the May le47, issue of the  echanics Illustrated
Magazine, the only difference noted by r. being that the ship appeared
to be flying backward.
r. r. also related that he did not associate the appearance
of this shin with the numerous reports of flying dises. He related; however,
that after a three minute interview with newspaper reporters the story that ap-
peared in the local papers was "blown up" to the extent that he, peered in the local papers was "hlorm un" to the ertent that he. berely barely
recognized the information furnished by him. r. explained that the
aforementioned dimensions and distances were only estimated, pointing out that
his previous experience pmbably assisted hin in making fairly close estimates.
He related that he had been doing experimental work for the past ten years.
He also stated he was employed at the Naval Crdnance Laboratory, Washington,
D. C. during the early part of World War II and left there the beginning of
1942. Upon his return to Phoenix, he was employed at Falcon Field near Phoenix
which was leased by the British Govemment for training purposes. He instruc-
ted in instrument training, aircraft identification and gunnery practice. He
explained that his hobbies have to do with seience, physics, radio, electronics
and astronomy. He produced a model which he had made of a radio controlled
airplane. e related that mest of his work consists of building transformers
but it is also necessary for him to depend upon his musical ability for his
livilihood.
In etplaining the ros lts of photographing the shipm ir.
stated thwat he wms surprised that the object appeared dark on a ligit back-
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6. sU3JECT's father and mother are presently living with SUBJECT's
mother was born in Russia and came to the United States in 1900. She married
r. a U. S. Citizen, sortly after the start of World ar I. SrBJECT is
an only cili. SUBJECT is divoreed from his first wife, and has the cus-
tody of their seven (7) year old son. married girl from
a prominent Mesa, Arizona family, in 1947. Su BJECT's wife beaches the 4th grade
at school and this is the only source of income the family has,
except when SUBJECT occasionally plays with a dance band. SUBJMCT owns a 1947
Willy's Jeep station wagon as well as his home. and his family are pre-
sently on an extended vacation trip through the western states. SuBJECT is not
a religious man and is a re isbered Democrat, although he did not vote in the
last election. As far as Informants lmow, SuBigCT is honest, truthful, loyal,
dependable and one who has no bad habits. has no close friends or acquain-
tances and Informants kmew of no one else who kmew SUBJECT exeeet rs
a neithbor.
7. On 15 July 1949, rs clerk
for the y was interviewed and related she
had been a neighbor of had been a neignbor oi since 1943, but does not lmow him too well, inasmuch sinoe l94o, but does not lhow im too well, lnasmuch
as she works during the day. tiaJEcT has caused no trouble in the community as she works during the day. giaJECt has caused no trouble in the community
and is a gooi neighbor. stmumot is an inventor and devotes all of his time to and is a good neighbor. stmumot is an inventor and devotes all of his time to
research in electonics, astrmomy, radio and photography. develops and develops and
prints all of his photogre hs, is an exeellent radio repairman and built a small
telescope to stidy astronomy. StU3JECT recently wrote a thesis on astronomy and telescope to stidy astronomy. St3JECT recently wrote a thesis on astronomy and
was offered an honorary scholarship by some big University in the east (name un-
known). StaJEot is a musician by trade and has no steady job. He plays occas- known). StajEot is a musician by trade and has no steady job. He plays occas-
sionally ith a dance band in and around Phoenix. SuBJECT's wife, is
a school teacher at school sni her pay is the ouly source of in- school sni her pay is the only source of in-
come the have. SUEJECT has a seven (7) year old son by his first marriage
and married is present wife in l947. SUBJECT's mother was born in Russia and
came to this country in 19ol. came to this country in 190l. is an only child, is emonionally high is an only child. is emorionally hich
strung and egotistical. stamct's parents are presently living with him and
his mother is an invalid. Informant considers an asset to the neighbor-
hood, as he is community minied and devotes much of his time to community pro-
jects. SUBJECT dislikes cats and dogs and has shot one dog and several cats
which have ccme into his yard. SUBJECT owms his home and a 1947 Willy's Jeep
station wagon. SUBJECT has mo religious belief and Mrs did not know
his political affiliation. is honest, truthful, dependable and a loyal
citizen. S JECT has no close friends or acquaintances and Informant knew of
no other indivi duals who kmew SUBJECT.
8. On 20 June le4s, the records of T-1, a Federal Investigative Agency
were checced and the following information was obta ined:
Phoenix, rizo na owms
and ma in at this address,
and he re
porm had occrred in Phoenin on the afternoon of uly 7, 1947,
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DETAILS: UNCLASSIFIED
AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA
1. On 7 June 1949, the records of the Better Business Bureau, Room
257, Adams Hotel; the Chamber of Commerce, 124 North Second Ave; and the
Arizona Corporation Commission, Capitol Annex, reflected no record concern-
ing SUBJECT or the PANORAMIC RESEARCH LABORATORY.
2. On 7 June 1949, the City Directories revealed the following in-
formation, during the years showm:
1942 No record
1945-46 employee of Wayne's Midway Inn)
1946-47 Research Laboratory, h
1947-48 1947-48
1948-49 1948-49
1949-50 musician,
"NoTE: There no city directories published from 1942 to 1945."
3. On 7 June 1949, the June 1949 telephone directory was reviewed end 3. On 7 June 1949, the June 1949 telephone directory was reviewed end
reflected SUBJECT was listed as: The
classified section of the phone directory failed to disclose SU3JECT's name un- classified section of the phone directoryfailed to disclose SU3JECT's name un-
der Physicians & Surgens (MD), Dentists and Veterinarians. der Physicians & Surgens (MD), Dentists and Veterinarians.
4. On 21 June 1949. record of the Credit Bureau, 1017 N Central Ave, 1∩7 N Con+na1Ao
were checked and a copy of credit record was obtained and is inclosed
as Exhibit A. There was no record of any credit transactions under the name
of
5. On 15 July 1949, Mr and Mrs 。were
interviewed and stated they have been neighbors of SUBJECT since 1943. SUB-
JECT is an excellent neighbor, has caused no trouble in the community and
devotes considerable time to community projects. SUBJECT is emotionally high
strung, egotistical and a genius when it comes to the fundamentals of radio
and electronics. SUBJECT has no real occupation but is a musician by trade.
devotes most of his time to mesearch work in radio, electronics, as-
tronomy, radar and photography. SUBJECT has built a small telescope to
study astonomy, has made a television set and numerous other items.
recently wrote a scientific article for a nationally knowm magazine (name
unlmown) which was read by someone (name unkmowm) at University.As
a result of this article SUBJECT was awarded an honorary Doctor of Seience
degree from University. Informants disclosed that the name
was devised by to impress people and that he con-
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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE FILE NO. DATE
THE INSPECTOR GENERAL 24-23 17 Au ust 1949
OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS REPORT MADE BY
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION LYIN C. ALDRICH
TITLE REPORT MADE AT
D0 #17, Mirtlend AFB
PERICD
7,20,21 June, 15,18,19 July 49
UNCLASSIFIED OFFICE OF ORIGIN
DO #5, Wright-Patterson AFB
STATUS
RUC
CHARACTER
SPECIAL INCUIRY
REFERENCE
Rot of Invest by SA THOMAS F. DOYLE, Jr., DO 5, Wright-Patterson AFB. file #5d-
SYNOPSIS 24-27, dtd 19 May 49.
Better Business Bureau, Chamber of Commerce and Arizcna Corporation Commission
checked with negative results. Credit Bureau record attached as Exhibit A.
City directories and telephone directory checked. r and Mrs. City directories and telephone directory checked. lr and Mrs.
neighbors, stated SUBJECT is excellent neighbor, caused no trouble, is emb- neighbors, stated SUBJECT is excellent neighbor, caused no trouble, is emo-
tionally high strung, egotistical and a genius in fundamentals of radio and
electronies. SUBJECT is musician by trade, has no steady job and devotes all electronies. SUBJECT is musician by trade,has no steady job and devotes all
of his time to research. SUBJECT wrote scientific article for nationally
known magazine and received honorary Doctor of Science degree from
University for this article. was name devised
by SUBJECT to impress people with his importance. SUBJECT conducts no busi-
ness under this name; enjoys a good reputation in community and is a loyal
American. Mrs American. Mrs another neighbor, disclosed SU3JECT is a good neighbor another neighbor, disclosed SUBJECT is a good neighbor
and has caused no trouble in community. SUBJECT is musician by trade, but
devotes his time to research in electronics, astronomy, radio and photography.
SUBJtCT wrote thesis on astonomy and was offered an honorary scholarship by
big University in east (name unknowm). SUBJECT has no close friends or asso-
ciates, and informant lmew no information concerning the origin of
Files of T-l reflected the report of interview and ob-
servations of Agent. Local agencies checked with negative results.
DISTRIBUTION ACTION COPY FORWARDED TO FILE STAMP
CG AIC(MCLAXS) Commanding General
(Action Cy) (1 Incl) Air Materiel Command
CSI Eq (1 Incl) 2 Wright-Patterson AFB, Chio
DO #5, Mright-Patterson ATTN: MCLAXS PONGRADED AT ? VEAR DERVALS: EARS.
DECLASSIFIED ER12
AFB (1 Incl) 2 DOD Din0
File (i Incl) 2
APPROVED
Db UNCLASSIFIED
22
DCYLE REES
Lt Col, USAF
District Commander.
AFHO FORM 0-208 Replaces AFCSI Form 4, 23 16—57744-1U. 5. GOVERNMENT PRINTING CPFICE
15 JAN 49

49 Phodnis Phodnis AZ HZ

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. UNCLASSIFIED

MEMORANDUM FOR TEE CFFICER IN UHAgcs

On 29 Auzust 1947 in the presence of S/A Brower (FBI Office, Phoenix,
Arizona) was interviewed at his residence at
Phoenix, arizona, in conacotion with investizsation

of she "Flying Dises". Ur. Rhotes states that on the afternoon of 7 duly

1927 ismediately followings a loca thunderstorm, at nbout 1.00 hrs., he

YRS valcins from his home toward his workshon (loc: ated acproximatoely LOOft.
direc Ly sheet of ne house) when he heard a noise in the east which sounded

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tS him very mach like the aporoach of a jst airplane, possibly a PecOQ. Ze
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stonns pet! looked es the east but saw nothinn for severesl sesonts. A few
seconds later, however, an object spoeared from the north-east, The object
seemed elliptical in sispe with a liameter of 20-30f+%. a Sirs Sizht, it
apneared to be at about SOOOft., traveling about 400 to GOOMPH. Its color
was srov, whieh made it blend into the clouds and aiff “othe. to see at a dise-
tancs, As soom as it anoscared in the north-sast, the sb jeet spiraled down-

ward reaching a level of about 2000ft. at the end of its second spiral, and
then started upward into tha tres} at an oucle of +5 desrees, disappearing
into the eumulus clouds which appeared to be at about SO0OfS. at that time.
he objeset was visidle from the time of its anpearancs in the sorth-east to
its disavvearanse into the west adout 60 seconds. In snite of the fact that
a moise was heard prior to the anpcaranee of the object, while im view, it
produced mo audible sound, The tail of the otjeet had tro points on the out-
Sides areaa, visible as it made its two left-to-riszht eirecles, which aot an
spproximate radius of 1/4 to 1/2 miles. The object had what looked Lil

2.
cockoit scamopy in the center extendins toward the back and under the abiset.
The coolkmit did not protrude from the surface but was clearly visible with
the maked eye. The ees was mot revolvinz on its om axis, it had n
discernible landings 23 mor propellers. I+ pueusiacio have an excellent

air foil (tapered from wike tip to wins tip). Mr. stated that it is
possible that he did not hear the object while it was in sizht because of

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the rustling of tree leavos sst up by a wind velocity of 10-1L5MPH. He also
stated that the first sizht of the object caused him to think it mishv De:

oa el
—

Wy the Navy's'new Flapjack plane illustrated on the cover of the May 1947 is

of "Mechemix Illustrated", He later altered his opinion bseause the obj

ry
a 03
ck

io. appeared to have mo landing zears and no propellers, andi the Navy ship a
illustrated as having both. Payee stated that immediately after the object
had started into its first spiral he ran to get his camera, which he kept
loaded and set at all times for the purpose of taking cax nadia action shots of
his family amd whieh he kept richt inside the door of the workshop. iy the
time ne retursed with it, the obieet had completed one sircle and had started
on its second. At the same time ho salled to his wits who iwas in the housoa,

ut oY the time she arrived in the back yar the object had disappeared.
Fl tated that he mamas od to take one pnotorrapn of the object while it
vas at its lowest point (about 2000ft.) (Exhibit I) and another just as it
turned out of its second spiral ana started umvard. (Exhibit II). The second
Gesorts Susati Special 3 +, CIC-ADC-4ar re
ss0r7s Tusate, dr., Special Agent, CIC-ADC-4Ax UNCLASSIFIED
wNORADED er 3 YRAP neue soeiets ‘ :
DECLASSIFIED AFTER Cornea
DOL DIR avg "fine SS

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AF HQ-33 . (20 May 44)

HEADQUL, éRS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

ROUTING AND RECORD SHEET

SUBJECT:
Negatives of UFO's Taken By

f Phoenix, Arizona in 1947

TO: Air Technical Intelligence Center " DATE 19 Jan 54
ATIN: Capt Hardin

ima oe

COMMENT NO. i
FROM: Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O AFOIN-X/Lt Col Smith/tJe/71092

These negatives and explaining letter were brought to this office for
i ‘final ee ee therefore, we are Ease Ae you.

_2 Incls « SMITH

1. Ltr to PIO dta Le Colonel » USAF
14 Aug 52 fr Capt

Philip Hiaring, PIO
2. Negatives a/s

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PAGE | U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE . 1991--O-972582 16—54288-1

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH AIR FORCE
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL

HAMILTON FIELD. CALIFORNIA

earcien
AA 7DA P UNCLASSIFIEL SAUG 1047
$33.5/ ID

SUBJZCT: Investigation of "Flying Discs*

TOs Commanding General, Army Air Porces, Washington 25, Del.
ATTENTION: AC of AS@2

Attached MOIC is forwarded your office in compliance with

letter Negdquarters Air Defense Command, Mitchel Field, New York,
subject as above, dated 7 duly 47«

FOR THE COMMANDING —

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MOIC Aldrich 14 dul 47 (dup)

DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTERVALS}
DECLASSIFIFN APTER 12 YEARS,
DOW DIR “s200.10

UNCLASSIFIED,. |

Ady, NG ‘
4 * q ‘ vw

UNIDENTIFIABLE OBJECTS,
UNCLASSIFIED = atittaus FIELD, CHANDLER,

ARIZONA.

ly July 197

MEMORANDUM FOR THE OFFICER IN CHARGE:

On 8 July 1947, this Agent obtained pictures of unidentifiable
objects, (Exhibits 1 and 2) from the managing editor of the Arizona
Republic newspaper. The picthres were taken by Mr. ggg,
eres cee Phoenix, Arizona, at sunset, on 7 July 1947. The
Subject objects flew at unconceivable speeds, making three circles in
the vicinity of Mr. QB home. The pictures were taken with
a box camera, size 620. The photograph (Exhibit 1) was taken as the
object passed in front of Mr, @@QBMMBRand Exhibit 2 as the object
turned towards Mr. @§QQM The height of the object was estimated at
1000 feet.

AGENT'S NOTES: See Exhibits 1 and 2, pnotographs of unidentifiable

objects, enlarged approximately 20 times. No further reports have been
received by this office of objects seen by military personnel.

DOWNGRADE!) AT 3 YEAR INTERVALS:
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEAKS.
DOW DIR 5200. 10

Lynn. Ce Aldrich, Special Agent, EIC — AAF, FDTRC

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CHECK=LIST = UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS

Date { July 1947
Time 1600

Incidont # O

UNCLASS)> IKD

Location Phoenix, Arizona

Name of observor SNORE Ra

Occupation of obsorvor y/s

Address of observor sgn

Placo of observation I ig 27" N 112° + W

Number of objocts 1

- ca”
Distance of object from obdgerver n/S

fey0 NE ye ry -
Time in sight y/S

Altitude 2,000 ft to 5,000 ft
Speod 400-600 MPH

Direction of flight MASK NE to West

Tactics Spiraled down from 5000! to 2000 ft and then ascended at
45° angle
Soumd Noise like jet on approach — no sound heard while in view

Sizo 20-30 ft

Color grey

DOWNGRADED AT $3 YFar INTERVALS:

Shape elliptical DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEARS

DOD DIR 4v00.10

Odo¥ ‘dotectea 38/8

Apparent construction N/S
Exhaust trails n/S

Woather conditions Oumlus clouds

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Bffoct on clouds n/s

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Sketches or photographs Photos (2)

4
Manner of disappearance N/S

Romarks : (Over)

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Object appeared elliptical

in shape and hed a diameter of 20-30 feet, When
first seen it was at ebout 5,000 ft end traveling from 400 to 600 MPE, Its erey
color rendered it difficult to perceive at a distance as it blended with the
clouds, Although ae jet-like noise wes heard prior to the object's appecrance

no audible sound was produced while it remained in view, The tail of the cbject
had two points on the outside area, visible as it made its two left-to-right
circles which had an approximate radius of 1/4 to 1/2 miles, The object had
whet sppesred to be a cockpit canopy in the center which extended towerd the
back and beneath the object. The "cockpit" did not protrude from the surfece
but wes clearly visible with the naked eye. The object did not revolve on its
own axis. It had no discernible landing gears nor propellers, It appeared to
have en excellent air foil (tapered from wing tip to wing tip). Mr, Sia
thought thet the 10-15 MPE wind velocity which caused a rustling of tree leaves
might have made it impossible for him to hear any noise connected with the object.
He also stated that he thought the object wes the Nevy's new "Flapjack Plane"
but eltered his opinion since the object seemed to have no lan gears and no
propellers. (The Navy ship is illustrated as heving both). ed to

take one photograph of the object at its lowest point (about 2000 ft) end
enother as it turned out of its second spirel and started upwerd.

Request for Additional Information on Camera (ggg Eocident #40)

MCIAXD —MCIA 27 Feb 48 1
lL, Peference is nade to inclosed copy of "Memorandum for the Office Charze”,
| dated i4 July 1947, pertaining to pictures ‘taken by «are b

It 4s requested that action be taken to obtain the information listed below
so thas it will be possible to determine the size of the object:

a» Name of the camera used,
be Tne exact frame size.

rr Pua

c» Focal length of lens an 7" value used.

1 Inel A. C. LOEDDLING SuL/anb
Meno. dtd 14 Jul 47 (in dup) fechnical Assistant 22-5236
Analysis Division Ra 252

Intelligence Department Bldg lA

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ASO IN~233
1 Capt Fournst /lis/,
yrtn 15 Jun 52

AFOIN=233
UNCLASSIFIED JUN 18 1952

WEMORANDUM PCRs DBPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC: DIFORMATICN
SUBJECT; (Unclassified) MDeclassifiention of Unidentified Flying
Coject Photographs

1. In accordance with recwesat contained in your senoren chum

of §$ 1552 tecraphs 34921 A. Ge and Aw34922 A. C. taken by
‘Ae eal Phoenix, Arizona in July 1947 have been rom
viewed by office and an attempt has owen made to locate. the
original negatives, ee

2e The ariginal necatives are not on file in this Directorate
nor at the Air Techmical Intelligmce Center, SrichtePatterson AFB,
If it is detormined thet the “hotezraphic Resords and Services
Division here dees not have them, it is sugessted that ir,
be asked to furnish swficient data to facilitate tracer action.
Such information should include the name and rmk of the officar
to whom the negatives were submitted as well as the organiszatian,
lecation and date, All ofthis data should appear on tin receipt
obtained by #r, | }

a

3e If, upon completion of the action mrested abovs, it is
established that thw original nesatives have ever been returned
te Mr, Speier it ie rmcoumnided that this ba dene as men m they
can be located since current pelisy 1s to retain permnal photo=-
graphic negatives of unidentified flying objects only as long as
ia recuired to analyze and duplicates them for USAF use Such action
would sutematically declassizy the photographs,

he IB 4s also reconmended that the letter acsompmying the
original negatives upen their return to Mr. QggPinclude an oe
pression of spclogy. This should atate cur regret that, becauos
of an over mich, the nsgatives were ret returned premptly. ‘Such a
statement will poesibly eliminate any sir af sacrecy which may hays
became aseociated with them ac a romilt of their prolonged retention
by the USA?, In this mamer, it is hoped that ur; and the
orese will not accord thes my unwarranted attenti

EAS“NIOUV 02 LdoQ yoeqetog

5. Althousn the photographs would be on file th this Hande
uaréers as unclassified following the action sugysytad.in parasrahs

UNCLASSIFIED.

Incident Noe LO — 7 July 1947, 1600 hours, Phoenix, Airzona.
One observer witnessed an elliptical, flat, gray ooject, measuring 20-50
ft across, flying 00-600 iPH, spiraling dovmmai to C000 ft from (00 ft,
then ascending at a 5° angle into an cvercast. Ovserver ran into a garaj:e
where he obtained a Kodak Brownie a box camera, and snapped tro pictures;
one negative, and a print of tile other, ure “@untained in project files,
The nerative dis:lays a saall piesa ntiy flat object rounded on one end,
and pointed on the other. Tie object apyears to have a hole in the ccnter,
The Amare is in stark contrast with the background of clo abs Fron the pri
the object ap ears to be jet black with snarv ovtsines. frour expert moto=
frapners concur in the opinion that the isaase is ae ue 1000" yepAic Nat Lre «

wonn
However, they disagree with each otner as to the Sibility of ra. ining such
an occurrence under the conditions descridecd. Canbidersiis the onsect was prey
as described, and at a distance of QUucO fect, ib scuns wuniikely that it would
avnear pure SP chon tanec print. in subsequent correspomicnce to true reportcr
of this incident, the observer ‘pofses to hiasel? as ee a EE oe
RITE BLE! the letterhcad of tiuich lists photosrumiy among one =i its
specialities. Yet, tne ne ats ro Was CS rotessly cw. and faultily develope It
is covered with stroais and over & y;erlod of Sis: monels, has faued very notice=

ably. An OoI asoat discov.red trat a ictier by this ovseiver was jwolisied by
Anazing Stories magazine early sds care iIn this letter he stated that he
had seen intervicwed by tito Federat ues had given then pictures o
discs” and that the pictures iiad not been returned. lie requested the
the :.aragine as to how to proceed “ps sue tne Governnent. This individual is
avare of the whereabouts of these pictures, but has never requested the
There are other undesirable aspects to this case. The observer's character and
business affiliations are presently under investijation, the results of
are not yet known. Dr. aS Langmuir Studied subject ASOT SPS y and
learning of the prior passage of a tmmderstorn, discounted the photographed
object as being mercly paper sifept up by the winds.

AIG Opinions In view of the apparent character of the witness, the cch=
clusion b. Dr. Lan mir seens entirely probable.

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| Cs @ppreximete ts + inthes ani the imase of the bet and ball ere in convesci. in th
case of the Rotery type shutter another type cf distortion is introduced cue to ti
wiping action of the ehutter averture, This distortion rea it quite probabie for th

elonration of the tail as shown on one of the exnibitse of the attaches report. The
cemere which tock this photegranh beine a box camera hat a rotery wipine trpe miutter.

| 6. In clarificstion of comment in sul paerserent b, pareacrenh © Commer’ |}.
| ¢, he felieting | explanétion is given: in the photegraphic Drocesset it is ouite poss:
to increase the contrast of the f inighed product ever the original visuse) contrest of

the original object by increasing developing tims of the negative and printing that ner

| ative on a hard or contrasty paver, As stated in the report by Mr alle the object |

: being grey blended with the grey overcast clouj. It also appears that the underneat)

: | side of the aircraft or object in ouestion not being liehte’ by the stn is, therefore,
in shadow and would not reflect as much light to impress it's image on the film‘as. woul:

| the clouds which ere diffusing the light from the sun, The 56g pa sees contrast is

obtained through the processing meane outlined oa

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| 1. In reference to sub-paragranch a of paraezranhn 2, Comment No, 2, tha following
| explanation is given: — |

a, There are various types of shutters utilized in cameras, ‘the three (3)
orsasent types are the Between thea Lens type, Focal Plame type and Rotary type. The
distortion produced by these respective snutters are indicative of the type with wnich
the camera is equipped, In the case of the Between the Lens tyre snutter, wnich starts |
ovening from the center to the maximum anerturse and closes in the rayerse manner, che
distertion would be only along the axis of travel of the object veing choterraphed. in
other words blur resulting from this tyve of shutter would produce no distortion alenz

‘ce axia normal to the direction of travel of the sbiact. In the case of che Facal
lane sMutter, for an odject traveling in toe same direction 24 toe apercirs or the
curtain, the distortion can be alither that of salonzation or for shortanine of the imaes
dua to the traveling of the averture with the direction of the imaze or a-ninst *he |

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iirection of the travel of the imeze, or an vdject travaling at on angls to the 7irec-!

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tinn of travel of curtain anerture, the 71 storéion becomes two-fold along the axis of
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‘iraction of the sdject and also am axis normal to tha ‘ravel of cha 9oject, isasic |

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camplag ot “hie are the cistortion of s*raiant crave! Lear afjea ynen TAN nzrannaa wo>

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altitude and azimath ir, QM camora was pointod at tne time of
his two exposures and the avproximate tine interval between exposuré6se

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drawings b incident #17). ‘the two incidents are sepa~
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rated by slishtly more than two woeks, and, of course,

in ditferent localities. It is, nedever, perhaps mors

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that these two best-attested, entirely indspondant cases should asres

so closaly concerning tha shape of the objoct ond its maneuverability.

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The pressnt investisator would like to suggest

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of tnesea

objects, be reopened for investigation. The actual cansra used by irs

the photo ,scraphis

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from tne size of the imar-sa on the photorranh, we can have an accurate
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‘estimate of the ancle subtended by the object, tnia i

what appears to be a fairly reliable astinats of the diets
us an estimate of the forces and aceslerations raved
jsot ory described ov Lz» oD ee { c+ 18 Unf orviunat Tne
invostirator was not dispatchsd at onss to "reaonact the c

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Use this form for inter-office correspondence Use authorized $6 NERASSIEY Place initials of dictator and typist, telephone

within headquarters, addressor and addressee, number and location to right of signature,

~se entire widtn of sheet, hoth sides, Number all comments consecutively. Separate comments by horizontal lines across paze,
SUSIECT 2

Identification of Subject Latter (as per sample)

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io MOT: FROM NCIT DATE L3 Fad 48 COMMENT NO, 1

1, Aeference is made to the films taken by Mr. RM (Incident 440) which were
r examination. The following data were derived from a study of the specimen:

| a. it is concluded that the imaze is of true pnotosraphic mature, and is not

| due to imperfections in the baton: or lack of develovment in the section in question.
The image exhibits e “tail” indicating the proper type of distortion dus to the type of
snutter used, the speed of tne object and the fixed a Athi of the shutter. This trail-
ing ofr conforms to the general information civen in the report.

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b. The report states the object was seen at approximately 2000 feet at the
f exposure, The observer also reports being able to see clearly a canopy or en- |
sures ‘The visual acuity of an average person would allow for tnis percaption, but
tainly not much further ag the subject had low visual contrast, being gray against
a gray sky. If we can establish the distance from camera to subject, we will have

quantity j7Fl. ne report statas that a 620 camera was usad, indicating saveral vos3i-
bilities, sincs the 620 is nomenclature for the spooling and width of the Pilm we may

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haves negatives 2+ x 23g", 2: x 34" and 27 x 4g". ‘the samole submitted had been cut and

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it was not possible to establish the exact frane siza, The 2+ x Pa size was ruled out,
leaving 2¢ x 34" and 24 x 4)", If it were the former, then the focal length of the lens|
would be 4", and using 2000 fest as the approximate subject distance and the image size
at 7/64", we have an approximate size of 44 feet as the diazonal of the object. Now if
72 choo3e the latter value of 5" for focal length, we have an approximate value of 55°

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perature, exposure time, focal length of lens and F value used. |

(2) If possible, the camera should be aimed to include some ground and
horizon as this will help fix the distance from camera to subject by
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Form No, 10-3
(19 tae 43)

ROUTING AND REC ORE

AIR .ATERIEL COMMAND

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Use this form for inter-office correspondence Use authorized $f mM GeA SSL LRP Place Initials of dictator and typist, telephone
within headquarters, addressor and addr syee, number and location to right of signature,

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entire width of sheet, both sides. Number all comments consecutively. Separate comments by horizontal lines across pare,

su ; , Picat of :
aca Identification of Subject hatter (as per sample)

le Reference is made to the films taken by Mr, QF (Incident #4(}) which were
forwarded for examination. The following data were derived from a study of tne speciaen:

a, It is concluded that the imaze is of trus photosraphic miturs, and is not
due to imperfections in the emulsion, or lack of development in the section in questi
The image exhibits a “tail” indicating the proper type of distortion cus to the type
shutter used, the speed of the object and the fixed speed of the shutter. This
ing off conforms to the general information given in the report,

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a

b. The report states the object
me of exposure. The observer also repor
sure. Ths visual acuity of an averaze
certainly not much further as the subdjs
a gravy skye If we can establish the dist
quantity #1. ne report states that a 620 camera was usad, indicating several possi-
Cnn: sinca the 620 is nomenclature for the spooling and width of the film we may

on 1 ly : . wind
v3 negatives 2¢ 22", 2h x 34" and 2; x 4g". ‘The sample submitted had besn cut and
P. . . ery . { s ’ 1. 2 ’ a
it was not possible to eatablish the exact frame siza, the ey x 25" size was ruled out,
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saying 25 X 35" and Q+ x At If it were the former, then the focal length of ths lens

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would be 4", and using 2000 feet as the approximate subject distance and the image size
at 7/64", we have an approximate size of 44 feet as the diagonal of the object, No
wa choose the latter value of 5" for focal length, we have an approximates value of

» , . . + 7
for the diazonal, Points of measurement are indicated from x to xX on exhibit "40.

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from camera to subject, we will have

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c. It should be pointed out, the need for more detail in repor%s is brought
sunt in this report. A summary would suggest the following points:

(1) Name of camera, type of film used, developer as well as time and tem-
perature, exposure time, focal length of lens and F value ussde

(2) If possible, the camera should be aimed to include some ground anda
horizon as this will help fix the distance from camera to subject by
imaging reference points. These raierencs points can be referred to
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15
Analysis
Preliminary analysis of the negative and prints leads me to doubt the story
told by Mr.
Judging from the dimensions, the negative was exposed in a simple camera of the
box type, which usually hes a fixed focus (about 10 feet), fixed shutter speed (about
1/25 of a second) and a simple lens of the Meniscus type. Because of the above
mentioned fects, it is unreasonable to assume that sharp outlines such as appears on mentromeaos
the negative, could be secured from an object at 2,000 feet, treveling 400 to 600 mph.
Furthermore, according to the story the object (flying craft) was peinted gray
to blend in with the clouds. But, even if the object would be painted jet black,
under the ciroumstances described, to obtain a contrast such as appears on the negative under the circumstances described, to obtain a contrast such as eppears on the negative
is elso very doubtful. is elso very doubtful.
On all of the prints, excepting the print marked "exhibit A", judging from the
outlines, the object has a rotating motion (revolves around its center) insteed of a
forward motion, contradicting the version stated by Mr.
hadin
John A. Clinton.

RESTRICTED
3 and 4, it is requested that no attention be directed to them, parti-
cularly that of press reprosentatives, for the same reason as stated in
paragraph 4.
UNCLASSIFIED
Williom W. Wilcoy, Col. UsA7
EDWARD H. PORTER
Colonel, USAF
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligencs
DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTERVALS: DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEARS.
DOD DIR 5200.10
UNCLASSIFIED
AFOIN-2B AFOIN 2 AFOIN

This CASE INCLuDES
Two (2) negatives and
FOUR (4) prints. 8"X10"
1 2

Exaluation - Hoax
MR. ALSI
YEARS
thoemix 3
DQD DIR 5200.10
UNCLASSIFIED

147
160 OCAL

- Object observed at Phoenix, Arizona.
11 July 1947 2
2

CONFIDENTIAL UNGIASSINED

TELECONFERENCE MESSAGE FORM
(See.. tructions on reverse side of page)
1. ITEM NO. 2. SECURTTY CLASSIFICATION 3. DATE TRANSMITTED
11 June 1952
4. FROM: (Name & Sy)ASSIFIED 5. TO: (Name & Symbol)
Lt . J. Rlt, Capt Fournet, AFOI2B3
Seourity Information. Roforence TT 143 dated 10 June 52, CSAF Item 4. ATI0
has no negatives of the unidentified object that were taken by Mr.
in July 47. In addition, thero is no information available as to whether
or not ever sent his negatives to the Air Force or whether he just
sent prints. We de have some rather poer quality prints of the object. As
you know, we have coneluded that these photos were probably not authentio.
It seoms ss if Nr. It seoms ss if Nr. attempted to get on the "picturo selling band wagon"
and if he can prove he sont the negatives to ATIC or to the Air Force and they and if he can prove he sont the negatives to AtIC or to the Air Foroe and they
were never returned, it mey lead to a touchy situation. Will you enswer Mr. were never returned, it mey lead to a touchy situation. Will you enower Mr.
Yor do you requost that we ansuer? Gopy nogatives of the prints can be
made if you so desire, however, the originals are not hore. mede if you so desire, however, the originals are not hore.
DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTERVALS;
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEARS.
DOD DIR 5200.10 IR 5200.10
TT-143 E588424
CSAF Itam 4 GUSPENSE DATE 13 Jme 52 NUMBER
SUBJECT NAME DATE TYPE
FROM
10 ma 52
AFOIN-233 Fournet FILE DESIGNATION
(If more space is ne
SUMMARY
7. ORIGINATED BY: (N.
Lt E. J. Ruppelt,
9. AUTHORIZED BY: TO ATIAA-20 TO TO TO
Ruppelt DATE DATE DATE
10 me 52 FILED (Place) OTHER ACTION
REPLIED OR INDORSED TO
Air Adjutant General, ATIPA
SECURITY STAMP UNCLASSIFIED
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B..
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1. Su mit ONE copy of the completed form to ATIPA by lO0O hours of day
message is to be sent. Unless special arrangements are made with
ATIPA for late submission, messages received after l000 hours will
not be sent until the following conference.
2. Complete form as follows:
Block l. Preparing office omit. Will be completed by telecon operator.
Block 2. If a classified message, stamp in security classification. If
not a classified message, enter "Unclassified".
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CSAF ITEM 4 (UNCL) T243
10  52
TO ATIAA2C RUPPELT
FROM AFOIN-2B3 FOURNET FROM AFOIN-2B3  FOURNET
REF PHOTOS OF U/I OBJECT TANEN BYW REF PHOTOS OF U/I OBJECT TANEN BYV
OF PHOENIX, ARIZONA IN JULY 47.
USAF OPR HAS REQUTST FROM USAF OPR HAS REQUEST FROM FOR RETURN FOR RETURN
aI
OF MIS NECATIVES AS REF ABOVE. REQUEST
YOU SEARCH YOUR YILES FOR THESE AND, I5
7OUND, FORWARD THEM TO US SOONEST. VE
WILL ENSURE THAT DUPLICATE NGEATIVEES ARE
MADE FOR YOU BEFORE RETURN TO
PLS ADVISE SCONEST ACTION BEING TAKEN.
END CSAF ICTM 4 (UNCL)
UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED
ITÉM 3 AMC
FROM LT E J RUPPELT ATIAA-2C T7 244
TO CAPT FOURNET AFOIN-2B3 22 Jum 52
TION
REFERENCE TT 143 DATED 10 JUNE 52,
CSAF ITEM NO 4. ATIC HAS NO NEGATÍVES OF INFGRMATION
THE UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT THAT WERE TAKEN
BY MR. IN JULY 47. IN ADDITION,
THERE IS NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE AS THERE IS NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE AS
TO WHETHER MR. EVER SENT HIS NEGATIVES TO
THE AIR ORCE OR WHETHER HE JUST SENT PRINTS.
WE DO HAVE SOME RATHER POOR QUALITY PRINTS WE DO HAVE SOME RATHER POOR QUALITY PRINTS
OF THE OBJECT. AS YOU KNOW, WE HAVE CONCLUDED THAT THESE
PHOTOS WERE PROBABLY NOT AÚTHENTIC. IT
SEEMS AS IF MR. IS ATTEMPTING TO
GET ON THE "PICTURE SEELING BAND WAGON" CET ON THT WRICTURE SEEL ING BAND WACON"
AND IF HE CAN PROVE HE SENT THE NEGATIVES
TO ATIC OR TO THE AIR FORCE AND THEY WERE NEVER
RETURNED, IT MAY LEAD TO A TOUCHY SITUATION. WILL
YOU ANSWER MR. OR DO YOU REQUEST THAT WE UNCLASSIFIED
ANSWERT COPY NEGATIVES OF THE PRINTS CAN
EE MADE IF YOU SO DESIRE, HOWEVER, THE
ORIGINALS ARE NOT HERE.
END TEM 3 AMC
UNCLASSIFIED