PROJECT BLUE BOOK

ATIO HO. LhA OF Io 11 Ang 1948
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AP 1O. h  ca TOONTION liamel, iinnesota
WKP 11O. il SOURCM Two children
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DATR OF EPOR bot DATE IN TO APEC
Botwoen 1200 and 1215 CST COLOR
Sthit
SHAP Balloon SPIND Mamr
Putint
HIA 1i-Tnick - 2' Gircum. AlriTN Varied M.uut
COURSY IE LINOTH OF THP ORSPAVOD
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NO. IN GOmP 1 TY OFORSEVATON Ground
Londed then chot uo ato helght
sOIRD Whistling Hoice MAVIS of approx. 30 ft. Maneuvered
around trees and again "ghot
PHPOA SKEPCHKS -- , off' in its direction.
Tymporary ArIc Foun 329
(2Jan 52)
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the nertbeast. objest
ly this farmer believea that his sais saw some and
I hav no tson to doubt his word. For your
This mattor is boing you nor what-
madari gahlon. hein ooted
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incidence. Unfortunately, however, since the o to
two or three heavy rainfalls and previcus-
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mads, however, and samples of rocks and earth in the depression were
extracted, This evidence was being forwarded to 5th Army Hq Area as
of Tuesday the 24th and would be forwarded this office (MCIAxo-3)
immediately upon receipt. and should arrive this Hq. by the end of the
week.
Ben,jamin Gordon
Captain, USAF
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T Auguat l3g.
Also inelosed are four (4) pho
before sample
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soil small samle of moil. Thia
wea taken from a decrcesion renuted
by a "elying BEUCer described Cused
in dianeter being two fort
nd oce foot t.ick mich sunposedly eettled
to the ground, rebounded gently
o weicht of bout wenty feet and
then contimed on tt3 houth the
ately covernd declivity irmedi-
tlars terntub eary rain ntlv filled
the depression about one/tnird Oull ter
dirt could be Ken.
In in (fort to aurmacn toia
mina incilent objectiv-ly to deter-
every coasible clne, it has b en decmed a vienble to
this soil snrgle analyzed and teoted. have
recresentotive stated Urcn inguiry your Deyton
Leboratory would
the required tests.
DO WEGRADED AT 3 YEAR
3 DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YAARS.
DOQ DL3 5200.10
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Attention: MCIAXO-3 Re: Project "SIGN"
Exemination of Soil
Dear Sir:
you The Bureau ackmowledges receint of the evidence wnich
FBI Laboratory. have submitted in the above-entitled case for examination inthe
This material is being given appropriate attention
and your office will be subsequently advised.
Assuring you of in these matters,
I am
Sincerely yours,
Incident 162

REFERENCE IS MADE OUR LETTER TBI 9 SEPT REQUESTING SOIL SAMPLE
ANALYSIS RE PROJ "SICN" AND THEIR ACKNONLADGEMENT 17 SEPT. WILL YOU
CALL FBI AND GIVE US STATUS OF ISIS NEXT TELECON. ACKNOWLEDGE E LETER
SIGNED BY HOOVER
CSAF ITM 4 UNCLASSIFIED
MUNNICUTT TO SN ER
REF AMC-3 *
RESULIS OF SOIL ANALYSIS FORUARDED BY FBI ON
7 OCT. IF NOT RECFIVED AS YET DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTERVAIS:
A DUPLICAT WARD. DECLASSIPIED AFTER 12 YRARS DCD DIR 520010
UNCLASSIFIED

of the
BI
. ABORATORY
WASHINGTON D. C. October 7, 1948
To: Commanding Ceneral
Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson AF Base
Dayton, Ohio Attention: CIAXO-3
There follows the report of the FBI Laboratory on the examination
of evidence received from your office on September 17, 1948.
:
e
d John Edgar oover, Director
Re: Project "SIoN"
Examination of Soil
YOUR FILE NO.
FBI FILE NO. 62-83894
Examination requested by: Addressee LAS NO. PC-23142 CO
Reference: Letter dated September 9,1948
Examination requested: Microscopic (Petrographic-Geologic)
Specimens:
Ql Sample of soil.
Results of
The sample of soil designated as specimen Ql consisted of various sized
pebbles, sand and dirt. This material was examined for the presence of unusual
elements or alloys adhering to the surface of the articles, evidence of intense
heat and radioactive substances.
Mothing unusnal was noted on the peboles or in tie sand and dirt that
would indicate a netallic object had rubbed or scraped against this sample, No
abnormality was noted in the structure of the various pebbles and rocks, nor
was there any indication of extreme heat or the presence of radioactive sub-
stances.
The specimen designated as ol vill be returned to ynur uftiea under
supnte cover raristerad rail,
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15 Oct 1948
Federal Burean "ON
U. 3. Deot. of Justice of Investigation
WOh N. Y. BLdg C. A. GRIT L. R. CLINGFRMAN, COl, US.P
St. Paul, Minn. Chief
Operations Section Actg Ohf. Intelligence Dept.
RRS/aw 6-5310
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CAPT CHAS LOVE VICTOR CNA APEA INTILLIGANCE OFFICKA QMA OFTICE OF ACTG CEP OF STAFP
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CONCERMING QUOTE ALIISG SAUCER UNGUOTR INCIDENT OMA REQUEST YOUR COCPERATIOR AT
BARLIEST MOMENT IN DETTRMINING HE FOLLOVING COLON POSSIBILITY OF COMMUNIST INSPIRED
HOAX ONA AFFLLIATICN AND ACTIVIPIES OF SUBJEOTS VHICH MOULD SUPPORP COMMONISTIO
OBJECTIVES CMA OTER INPORMAPION TO ISTABLISH OR DISCREDIT ORIOINAL REFCRT PD
REUSST RAPLY DIECT T BQ ANC APTN MIKE CHARLIE INSM ABLD KRAY OBOE DASH TRAI PD
eld utoe
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ities of subjectn whioh rould npport coamniatie ohdeosives, and
to establiah or discredit facts oo ntained in orignal rogort.
son A? Dase, Da MOIATO3.
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Captain Charles L, Victor, Area Intelli-
gence Officer, St. Paul, Mr innesota.
As pointed out in
L. Victor, this matter was referred for informative s only and
we are unable to make any investigation.
Very truly yours

the
Special c09 initial
roport.
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atatewent received from Special Agent Coarles L. Victor, ll3th Cic De-
tacbment, in rgvort of investigation dated 16 ogust 1ghs, See
inclosure 2
TOH IS COMMANDIG GENERALI
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Diregtor of
is forwarded for necessary eetion.
2. It is requested that reply be made direct to: Director
Chief, Plans
& Gollection Branch.
BY COMMAND HE CHILF
ROEET ird
2 Inols: Colonel, Us
Ltr Chief, Colleotion Branch
DOD DIR 5200.10
UNCLASSIFIED

1 This office has recently reviewed intelligence report
by the Area cer, St. Paul, Minnesota, dated
regarding the investigation of a
reported "flying saucer he vicinity of Hamel, Minnesota.
2 The report has aroused the interest of some of our
sclentists who would like t etails ported
ocourrence.
3 Photographs of the spot where the alleged "flying saucer"
desired if practical to obtain them at this time.
4 Request photographs and samples be sent office
for axamination and analysis..
COPY
DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTERVALS)
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 FRARS
DOD DIR 6200,10
UNCLASSIFIED
ONFDERES

1. Your attention is invited to attached latter from Chief, Chemical Corps,
United States Army, dated 29 October 1948. Copy of intelligence report mentioned
in paragraph August 1948.
2. Chemical which
to base reply-
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1 Incl: For C. V. BROMLEY C. V. BROMLEY
Ltr fm Ch, CML, Colonel, GSC
dtd 29 Oct 48 Chief, Plans and Collection Branch Chief, Plans and Collection Branch
TO: Chier, Plans & Chief, Plans llection FROM: Hq, USAF, FROM: Hq, USAF, DATE: NOV 19 1948 COMMENT COMMENT No.2 No.2
Branch. CSGID Branch, AFOIR-CO.
1. Basic letter inclosed with Comment I has been
Air Materiel Command, for action.
2. F Command fice.
FOR THE CHIEF
Raatialn3
ROBERT TAYLOR 3rd
DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTER Colonel, UGAF
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEARS. Cvier, Collection Branch
DOD DIR 5200.10 Alr t telligence Requirements Diviaiee
Direotorate of Intelligencs
UNCLASSIFIED
2 Is
WD AGO FORM 897 U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE:13-6 O - 723358
MAY 1948

surrounding area for purposes of cumparison wns not taken.
to Coomanding General , Air Uateriel Command, Trighs-Patterson
Air Force Base, D
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FOR THE COMMANDING 9 GINERALI
She .
L Inela H. M. HoCor
Cheok List Colonel, USAF
2. Soil Sampls Chief of Iatelligonce

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few feet away, ono would think that
known whother the childron
vision, even a buzzard or
strango object.
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probably vortl noe hrvo boon donsidered tmusnal or ragorts
vonno publicity.
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Projoos Gatgo
seavordBautos gmeidgnorto
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inotdent (Iaoidont lio. I7). Kost vore distributod vithout patter
Vhroughout the United States. A few nere outsire the th. C." No two
Vesdriotidns of appoarence or perfomance rere exnctlv alike. The ro-
portsd sighsin d ocourred at variots tinas of day and yeir.
APEEIDNI
In the follaing sootion of this roport, each ronsining whingir
Roddant is ccnsidored separately, It is not tho intont to gonerelly
ie charector of obsorvsrs, tit eash case has undesirable elonents, S2
3 not be disregarded. Tho nuneridal dasighation is meroly the cate
or of the ireidont Ln tho project Iilos.
L 13, 136, 135, 151, 153, 154,(162) 158, 176, 133, 185, 193, 208, 213, 360
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11, Altitude reste
12. Speod M/s
13. Diroction of flight Aftar resting on ground it ascended to a height of
northeasterly direction Ct. halted
14. Tactics span once , made whistling noise, shot straight up
15. Scurd whiatling noise - lika steam whistla wires.
16, Sizo ide
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25 Mpnner of disappearance into cortheast
26, Romarks: (over)
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ACENTS NOTES: Agent noted that the ing saucer"
had landed was auproximately 2 feet in diameter and appeared as though
some heavy object had landed there or had been set down - as the ground
was dented MLS covered by
a washtub.

Dayton, Chio Wrignt-Patterson Airforce Base
ATTH: MOI
in vieinity of Hamel, Finnesota. 1. Attached is Speciel Agent's report re rep rted flying saucers
ligence. 2. Attached information hia been forwarled to Director of Intel-
FOR TIE COMANDING GENIRAL:
1 Incl. WILLIAM B. ALLISOH
Report, subj as above Lt. Colonel, GSC
Executive Officer -G-2

feet, and, in cent, maneuvared belent about thirty
On reaching a height of around and telephone wires,
northeasterly roximately the object snot off in a
direction. The object roached from the northwest.
The boys described the object as aurroximately one foot
wide, and round." The object had no windows, wires, thick. two feet
The object was a dull gray in or any visible apcurtenances.
clanking noise, uch color, and wnen it hit the ground, it nade a slight
as metal hitting against metal.
ande2e and the boys vere vieibly
into the house' and were afraid to tell what frigntened when they ran
the boys related they had seen. Unon close questioninga
Mr. advised that he then notified Mr. B. R.
ame
the matter confidential.
2 On 13 Augist lghs, this Agent
interviewed Mr. e. R. Sheridan, Postmaster,
no reason to doubt the story of the boys or hir. and Mrs.
Sheridan reported the matier to the Federal Buregy of Im Leuer, For tois reeson
Minnesota. DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTERVATS,
DECHASSIFIED AFTER IE YEARS.
JOaNe'S DTES: Pols gant Lanxed ar. Jueriian Eor dls DOD DIR S200.
FED icerost in the gactar
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