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HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS

UNCLASSIFIED

O00 69 AKADE 2 June 1.)

puUBbUCT: Unidentified Aeriel Phonomena

TO 8 Commanding, General
Air ik.teriel Conunend
wright Patterson +-ir sorce Jese
Dayton, Chio

The inclosed Sumery of Information, Fourth Army Brine) Tntelli-

genee Office, New Crleens iWe subject, “Unidentificd Flying
Object Sishted by lirs. Gated 26 iiey 191:9, is forverded
for your in:oraation.
. FOR THE COMANDING GlsRibs
1 Incl BUSTIS L. POLAND
As stated Colonel, GsC
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HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY
ForT sam HousToN, Texas {INCLASSIF Ice

00009 i.KADB 2 June 19/,9

SUBJECT: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

TO: Comaending General
Air iateriel Comneand
Wright Patterson Air scree 2050
Dayton, Chio
ATTS.TIVNs leCel.

The inclosed Suumiry cf Inform tion, Fourth Army cranch Intelli-
gence Office, New Orleans, Louisiana, subject, "Unidentiiied .lying

Object Sighted by Hrs. MMM," dated 26 lisy 1949, is tomrorded
for your informations

FOR THS COMMANDING G2NGRAL:

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1 Incl LUSTIS Le POLAND

As stated Colonel, GSC
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8 Jun 49

000e9 AKADB 2d Ind
Headquarters Fourth Army, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 1 July 1949

TOs: Conmancing General, Air Muteriel Comucid, Wright Patterson Air Force
Base, Dayton, Ohio ATIN: MeCele

le Par 2, lst Indorsement, complied with.

2e “Guide to Investigation" containing information desired is
forwarded as requested.

FOR THE COMMANDING GENERAL:

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HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY UNCLASSIF
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS

000.9 JADB 8 June 19:9

SU3J ICL: Unidentitied Aeriol Phenomena

TO 3 Commanding Generel
Air ateriel Commend
Wricht Pettorsen Air -orces i6.se
Dayton, Cio
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Te inclosed Suainry of Information, Fourth Amy vrench Intelli-once
Office, lew Orleans, Louisiana, subject, "Unidentified ..crisl Ubject

Sighted by oa oeenaeaitanel dated 2 June 19'.9, re observation at iow
Orleans, Louisian:, on 20 Lay 1919, ics fommrded for your insoraatione

TOR THE COLLIDING G ito: tLe

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As stated

Colonel, CSC

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the inclosed “uide to investication, is desired re-ardin: s?r’uerm of

unidentified serial objects reported oy inclosure to oasic lsuter.

2. Since these objects are allezed to have circled + 2 lew Criesrs
Airport, it is varticularly desired that this airport bea contected ir an
effort to determine if subject objects were roticed or if lmovr obiects
were aloft at this time which would account for this sishting.

FOR THS CO!TIANDING C#HNERALS

H % Mi o NeCOY
“Nolonel, USAF
Ghief, Intellijverce Departaent

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Guide to Investigation

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5D 2hj-21-19 2nd Ind 5D-0S1/JBi/fmn
(27 Jun 49)
Subj: PROJECT"SIGN, " SPDCIAL INQUIRY
Sth OSI District (IG), Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio, 11 July 1949

TO: Commanding General, Air liateriel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force
Base, Dayton, Ohic, ATTN: WCIAXS

Forwarded as a matter pertaining to your Commande

LO ust
SROWE hi. BRAUN
Acting District Commander

CLASSTF Te YRAR
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 5D-0S1/JEM/fmn

WASHINGTON

THE INSPECTOR GENERAL, USAF
STH DISTRICT OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, DAYTON. OHIO

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SUBJECT: PROJECT "SIGN"
SPECIAL INQUIRY

TO: District Commander
Oth OSI District (IG)
Barksdale Air Force Base
Shreveport, Louisiana

le Refereme is made to report of investigation by Special Agent
LOUIS H. COLEMAN, File Noe 32-5, dated 27 May 1919.

2e Reference paragreph 2ea. of details of referenced report, the
Director of Technical Intelligence, Hq AMC, has requested confirmation
of the date of the incident given in the report as Friday, 20 May 1949.

3e The Director of Technical Intelligence has in his possession
@ report of the /th Army Intelligence which states that the date of the
incident was Thursday, 19 May 12X)9.

le It is requested that the correct date be reported to this office
for transmission to the Director of Technical Intelligence, Hq AliC.

(DOIG, ATE
S F, DOYLE, JR
Captain, USAF

Acting District Commander

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UNCLASS::; ... SUMMARY OF INFORMATION 26 May 1949

PREPARING OFFICZ
Branch Intelligence Office, New Orleans, Louisiana
SUBJECT CODE FOR USE IN INDIVIDUAL PARAGRAPH EVALUATION
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT OF SOURCE: OF INFORMATION:
COMPLETELY RELIABLE . ...A CONFIRMED BY OTHER SOURCES . . 1
SIGHTED BY IRS. PTET EI USUALLY RELIABLE. . .. 1... 8 PROBABLY TRUE. ....... 2
FAIRLY RELIABLE .. .. 4... c dy a .
? NOT USUALLY RELIABLE... . . D DOUBTFULLY TRUE. ...... 4
RS one Sc unseace~e-8 E eUNGNTE te. Gs we 9 & 5
RELIABILITY UNKNOWN... . F TRUTH CANNOT BE JUDGED... . 6

SUMMARY OF INFORMATION

1. Date of observation: lionday, 23 May 1949. Date of interview:
25, lay 1949.

2. Exact time of observation: 1850 hours.

3. Place of observation: 1459 Seventh Street, New Orloans,louisiana;s
map coordinates 90,1-30.0,

4. Position of observer: Informant was out of doors in her back
yard.

5. \ihat attracted attention to objects: Her attention was attracted
to the flying object by her l3-year old son, who first noticed it.

6. Number of objects and sketch of formation or grouping: One object
was sighted.

7. Apparent size: Informant compared size of object to @ small
observation plane.

8. Color of object: Object appeared grey in color,
9. Shape: Object appeared to be round, such as a weather balloon.

10. Altitudes hen sighted object was at approximately a 45<degree
angle above the horizon.

ll. Direction from observer: Southwest.

12. Distance from observer: Approximately one to one and one-half miles
13. Direction of flight of object: South to northeast.

14. Time in sight: thirty seconds.

15. Speed; Informant compared speed of object to that of a small
observation plane, INTERV AS

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16. Sound and odor: None wNGRA ADED at ArT ' a y
17. Trail: None. D
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nistRIeTION §2 = 112th CIC Detachment
1 - File

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UNCLASSIF IED

Subject: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJEC

SIGETED BY Re An

18. Luminosity: Object was not luminous, but grey in color and no
reflection or brilliance was observed,

1S. Projections: ilone.

20s .aneuvers: The object made no maneuvers ot any kind but traveled
on @& level plane, neither losing nor gaining altitude.

2le -2anner of disappearance: Informant lost sight of object for an
instant and then could not locate it again.

22. %ifect on cloucs: None. There were no clouds in the sky.

25- Additional information concerning object: Informant stated that
she was positive the flying object she had sighted was not a search light from
the airport, but said the pbject could possibly have been a weather balloon.

24, ileather conditions and light at timo of sighting: ‘eather clear;

Name and address of observer: _:s eas we. sata.

New Orleans, Louisiana,

light good.

Occupation and hobbies; Occupation: housewife; hobbies: none.

At the time of observation informant was not Wearing glasses and
viewed the object while out of doors. (Be2 )

BIO COLiaiTs irs. go opeared to be &@ person of average
intelligence and a reliable sort of person, A
neighborhood check revealed that informant is
considered to bea normal person, and is well
thought of in the neizhborhood. irs. @ggiipis
considered to be reliable and not in the habit
of telling falsehoods or exaggerating.

A check of the indices of the following agencies failed to reveal any

record regarding gaya?

Federal Bureau of Investigation, New Orleans, Louisiana,
Police Department, New Orleans, Louisiana

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2h=9 i | PATE 26 Julzr 1949

REPORT MADE BY
R. R. LUMSDEN, S/a

WEADQUAR ERS UNITED STATES alR FORCE
THE INSPECTOR GEWERAL
OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
TITLE REPORT MADE AT

FILE FO.

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DO #10, Kelly AFB, Texas
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UNKNOWN ARIAL PHENOMENA 18 way =- 5 June 19)9
OFFICE OF ORIGIN a dled =
) DO #10, Kelly AiB, Texas
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SPECIAL INQUIRY

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REFERENCE Report, 17 lay 1949, Special Agent R. R. LU SDEN, DO #10, Kelly 4'B, Texas

SYNOPSIS

Reports of sighting of unidentified objects in New Orleans, La. on 15, 19, 23 Lay
1949, submitted lith Army on 9 June. Objects were sighted by three housewives,
Mrs. ALPE. Mrs. , JR., and irs. ‘aE respec-
tively. On eC lav, object was sighted by » Professor, Tulane
sity, New Orleans, La. from beach near lontchartrain Beach, New Orleans, La.
saw a total of six objects for a period of approximately 25 minutes.

is a Lt. Colonel, Air Force Peserve, formerly an Intelligence Officer, and
was interviewed by Branch Intelligence Ufficer, lth Army, New Orleans, La. On
21 May 1949, between the hours of 2045 and 2100 CST, several unusual objects in
the air above Dallas, Texas, were observed by a number of civilian observers, The
number of objects varied from twenty to seventy-five, and were in sight for a
period from three to six secoms. Objects were moving at a high rate of speed,
flying in.a fi curve towards the east, sou S Observations were made

by hire » Mr. and IRS. , and >. .a

all of Dalles, Texas. § On 19 May 1949, thirteen enlisted men sighted an object
in the air sbove Fort Bliss, Texas. Object was in sight for approximately five
minutes. Information received through Lith Army from Hq. Antiaircraft Artillery
and Guided Iissile Center, Fort Bliss, Texas. On 30 May, two enlisted men of
Fort Bliss sighted an object in the vicinity of Fort Bliss, and this was reported
through lth Army, by Hq Antiaircraft Artillery and Guided Missile Center, Fort
Bliss ,Texas. On 5 June, Capt. Post Engineer, Wingate Ordnance
Depot, Gallup, New Mexico observed an object in the air near the Depot. Observa-
tion was made at 1950 hours, ami wes in sight for approximately five seconds. |
This object left a trail of white smoke with the persistence of apnroximately
15 minutes. Report of sighting furnished by lth army. >,

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DISTRIGUTION TACTION COPY FORWARDED TO F gave
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AFB, Att; Dir. of Tech. Air Materiel Command I) |
Intelligence -2 wright='atterson AFB,Ohio Beko
(2 Incls) ATT: Director of he 2? M
Director of Intelligence, Technical Intelligence ip ee
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Lt.Colonel, USAF | UNCLASSIFIE. |
DISTRICT COMMANDER

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SUMMARY ur INFORMATION UNCLASSIFTEW ovr, Hay 1949

Branch Intellizence Office, New Orleans, Louisiana

— NDIVIDUAL PARAGRAPH EVALUATION

+ stereo. OF INFORMATION:

COMPLETELY RELIABLE . sad Oe CONFIRMED BY OTHER SOURCES .. 1

USUALLY RELIABLE. . . ... . B PROBABLYTRUE. ......., 2

FAIRLY RELIABLE .. ..... Cc POSBIBLV TRUE 4. ke 3

NOT USUALLY RELIABLE ..... D DOUBTFULLY TRUE ......, 4

DNRRUIAMUR en. bw bee B oa!) 5
’ AT ee; 4), ne a a F TRUTH CANNOT BE JUDGED ‘eo.

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PREPARING OFFICE

UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT
SIGHTED BY 12S 7

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SUMMARY OF INFORMATION VERS IDF b

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le Date of observation? Tharste eefrnoon, 19 lay 1949, Vato of
interview: 25 lay 1949.

Ze mxact time of observation: 1615 hours.

3. Place of observation: 3129 Frenchmen Stroet, lew Orleans, Louisiana,
map coordinates 90.1=-30.0,.

4. Position of observer: At time of observation, informant was sittix;
on the back steps of her home.

5. What attracted attention to object: Informant's attention was
attracted to object by its reflection in the sun,

6. Number of objects and sketch of formation or grouping: Ome object.

7. Apparent size: Informant compared size to that of a small airplans.

8. Color of object: Object appeared to be silver and reflected the
sun's light.

9. Shape: Informant compared the shape of the object to a flat rounc
disc, or an ordinary dinner plate.

10. Altitude: Object appeared to be at approximately a 45=cezgres
elevation above the horizon.

ll. Direction from observer: North.
12. Yistance from observer: Approximately one and one-half miles.

13. Direction of flight of object: Ina general east to west direction.

14. Time in sight: Five minutes.

15. Speed: Informant compared speed of object to that of a single-engine
training plane which she has observed before in the air (150 to 170 MPH).

166 Sound and odor: None.

i Ps 17- Trail: None.

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DISTRIBUTION 2 » 112th CIC Detachment

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Subject: UNIDENTIFIED F sles 2
SIGHTED BY sepa mee co eee

18. Luminosity: ‘the object was not luminous but appeared to be silver
and reflected a creat amount of light from the sun.

19. Projections: None.

20. ifaneuvers: The object traveled on a level plane and made no
maneuvers with the exception of traveling in an end over end fashion.

21. idanner of disappearance: The flying object was in sight until a
neighboring house blocked it from view, Informant then ran to the front of the

house but could not sight the object again.

22. Effect on clouds: None. There were no clouds in the path of the
flying object.

25. Additional information concerning object: None,

24. Weather conditions and light at time of sighting: The weather was
Clear and light good,

Name and address of observer: iirs. ‘iT EG i ARETE
ees New Orleans, Louisiana.

Occupation and hobbies: Occupation, housewife; hobbies, none,

At the time of observation informant was not wearing glasses and vieved
the object out of doors. (B=2)

BIO CO.22NT: Mrs. QP appeared to be of above averace
intelligence and impressed the interviewer as ;
being reliable. Urs. QM was at one time
& court recorder at the Naval Repair Base in
Algiers, Louisiana. A neighborhood check
revealed that lLirs. is a person of
excellent character and reputation and was not
known to be a gossiper or a person who would

"see" things.

A check of the indices of the following agencies failed to reveal any
record regarding sqgaae

Federal Bureau of Investigation, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Police Department, New Orleans, Louisiana,

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WL 2 June 1949
PREPARING OFFICE
Branch Intellirence Oftice, New Orleans, Louisiana
SUBJECT CODE FOR USE IN INDIVIDUAL PARAGRAPH EVALUATION
. . sty Ty ‘3 OF SOURCE: OF INFORMATION:
UNIDENT IFIED AiR LAL OBJ LOT COMPLETELY RELIABLE . ee CONFIRMED BY OTHER SOURCES .. 1
SIGHTED BY eae USUALLY RELIABLE. . 2. wee B PROBABLYTRUE. ....... 2
. FAIRLY RELIABLE ....+s.e-s Cc PURMEGL MRE <& 2d % & oo’ 3
NOT USUALLY RELIABLE ..... D BouUsITuUbLY TRUE 6 ¢ 3 6 % 4 4
UNREMIAMU «© 6 ts « 6 © Oe E IMPRUERMUE «si te ewe 5
RELIABILITY UNKNOWN ..... F TRUTH CANNOT BE JUDGED .... 6

SUMMARY OF INFORMATION

On 51 May 194 » Professor, Tulane University, lev
Orleans, Louisiana, was interviewed after it was reported Shat ne had sighted
a "flying disc." Your attention is invited to the attached description of the
"flying disc" sighted by ir...

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UNCLASSI!FIEumMarY OF INFORMATION ® June 1948
PREPARING OFFICE
Branch Intelligence Office, New Crleans, Louisiana

SUBJECT CODE FOR USE IN INDIVIDUAL PARAGRAPH EVALUATION

OF SOURCE: OF INFORMATION:
UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL OBJECT COMPLETELY RELIABLE . 2... A CONFIRMED BY OTHER SOURCES . . 1
SIGHTED BY Spa eee USUALLY RELIABLE. . . . 2 4 B PROBABLYTRUE. ....... 2
FAIRLY RELIABLE . . . wu ue c POSSIBLYTRUE ........ *
NOT USUALLY RELIABLE... . . D DOUBTFULLY TRUE. ...... ‘
UWRELIAIE gk E IMPROBABLE . . 2... 1. 5
RELIABILITY UNKNOWN... . F TRUTH CANNOT BE JUDGED . . . . 6

SUMMARY OF INFORMATION

le Date of observation: Friday, 20 tay 1949. Uate of intervier:

Ze mxact time of observations 1625 hours.

3e Flace of observation: fFontchartrain seach area, ijew Urleans,
Louisiana.

“ 4, Position of observer: iIrformant sighted object while lying on
back, on beach.

Se what attracted attention to object: Bright shiney color,

6- Number of objects and sketch of formation or grouping: At first
only one, later five smaller ones grouped around the larger one.

7. Apparent size: Wo reference points available, so no estimate
was made.

8. Color of object: Silver and shiney.

9. Shape: Flat and spherical.

10. Altitude: 45 to 50-degree angle from the ground.
ll. Direction from observer: East, northeast.

12. Distance from observer: iiould not estimate.

13. Direction of flight of object: ‘est, southwest, generally. ‘ade
large circle over New Orleans Airport.

14, Time in sight: 23 minutes. |

15. Speed; Apparently slow and deliberate.

16. Sound and odor: None.

17. Trail: None
DOWNGRADED AT 8 YEAR INTERVATS:

DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEARS. (CONTINUED )

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DISTRIBUTION = ~ 112th CIC Detachment z
1 - File : UNCLASSIFIED

WD: 568 Nm as <—

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Subject: UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL OBJECT
SIGHTED BY JOHN &. KIEFFER UNCLASSIFIED

18. Luminosity: ixtremely bright.

19. Projections: None.

. 20. Laneuvers: wide circle around iew Orleans Airport.

21. lanner of disappearance: Object rotated on horizontal axis
and then disappeared.

22. Effect on clouds: Object well below cloud level.

23. Additional information concerning object: llone.

24, \ieather conditions and light at time of sighting: eather clears
unlimited visibility.

Name and address of observer: 1 <a frofessor,

Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Occupation and hobbies: Occupation: Professor.

At the time of observation informant was not wearing glasses and
has 20/20 vision.

BIO Comment: Observer is deemed to be highly reliable, being a
lieutenant Colonel, Air Corps Reserve, and was formerly intellisence officer with
the Air Corps, and is known to this office; therefore, no neighborhood, police,
FBI, or employment checks were made. Because of his present association with
the 12th Air Force, Kelley Field, San Antonio, observer requested that a copy of
this Summary of Information be transmitted to that headquarters, ‘or whom an

additional copy is attached herewith,

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veaimtate AFTER 128 YEARS
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UNCLASSIFIED

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‘pers SUMMARY OF INFORMATION

PREPARING OFFICc,
Branch Intelligence Office, liew Orleans, Louisiana
CODE FOR USE IN INDIVIDUAL PARAGRAPH EVALUATION

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SUBJECT

OF SOURCE: OF INFORMATION:
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT COMPLETELY RELIABLE . ... A CONFIRMED BY OTHER SOURCES . . 1
USUALLY RELIABLE. . 1... . B PROBABLYTRUE. .......2
SIGHTED BY ims, pwsisow. FAIRLY RELIABLE . . . «ws ,@-.. @OSSIBLYTRUE . . 2.2 2a 3
NOT USUALLY RELIABLE. . . . Kgis':  pouptruLLy TRUE. . 2 2... ‘
PIER Voce aed ATs apa. sa E RE ros. 3 we se 5
RELIABILITY UNKNOWN... . F TRUTH CANNOT BE JUDGED . . . . 6

SUMMARY OF INFORMATION

l. Date of observation: ‘iednesday, 18 Lay 1649. Date of intervicwis
295 liay 1949,

2e Exact time of observation: 1630 hours.

3. Place of observati cn rea aa acre, lew Orleans,

Louisiana. lap coordinates: 90.1=-50.0.

4. Position of observer: Informant sighted object while sitting on
back stepsoaf her house.

Se What attracted attention to object; Informant's attention was
attracted by the reflection of the suWwon the object in the air.

6. iWumber of objects and sketch of formation or grouping: One object.

7e Apparent size; Informant compared size of object toa single-
éngine twoeseated iliaval Reserve training plane, which she has seen many times in
the New Orleans area,

8. Color of object: Silver.

9. Shape: Informant compared the object to an ordinary cinnser plate,

10. Altitude: The flying object was at anproximately a 45-decree
angle above the horizon and continued at that altitude throughout the time of
observation.

ll. Direction from observer: lorth.

12. Distance from observer: Approximately one and one-half miles,

13. Direction of flight of object: Ina general east to west direction.

14. Time in sight: Ten minutes, Pa

15. Speed: Informant compared the speed of the flying object to that

of the Naval Reserve plane mentioned in item 7 above. meets MLSE
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16. Sound and odor: None. aawNGR ADED fo . o . 3
\ Pat 17. Trail: None. amen een SVCLAS pop DE
Pee? ae (CONTINUED )

DISTRIBUTION 5 . 112th CIC Detachment

1 = File

WD i's 568 noe <2

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Subject: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJSCT | "e
SIGHTED BY LAS. THLODORE MICHEL. UNCLASSIF Ii.

18. Luminosity: The object was luminous but cast a very bright
reflection from the sun.

/ 19. Projections: ilone.

20. .Aneuvers: The object flew on a level plane and made no
maneuverse The object traveled in an end over end fashion. :

21. vanner of disappearance: Informant stated that she took her
eyes off the object for a second and could not sight it again.

22. uffect on clouds: Wone. ‘There were no clouds in the sky at the
time of observation.

25- Additional information concerning object: None.

24. ‘leather conditions and light at time of sighting: ‘ieather clear;

Name and address of observer: u7Se pas oa RE,
ee Orleans, Louisiana.

Occupation and hobbies: Occupation, housewife; hobbies, garcening.

light good.

At the time of observation informant was not wearing glassed and
viewed the object while out oi doors. (B=2)

BIO COihuTs § lurs appeared to be a person or averere
intelligence and reliability. A neishborhood
check revealed that irs, QM is well liked in
' that neichborhood and is considered to be an
average person and not very likely to exagcerate or
A imarine things. The description of the flying

x, . Object by Mrs, is very similar to that
z \ made by lirs. WP SI, this office,
dated 26 Ilay 1949, subject, “Unidentified lying

% Object." irs. GQHBes tates that she had told no

one of her observation until a newspaper article
appeared about irs a inc a "flying disc,"
DOWNGRAD Ie) vr > ne. irs. qin then called iirs. and told her
DECLASSIFIE |) ~ | SWATH&0 had seen a "flying disc." The close

|: \ihilarity of the two descriptions, with the
exception of the dates sighted, may have ben
partly caused by the two informants talking their
observations over on the telephone prior to being
interviewed.

DOD DIk Veuve...

Subjects:

SICHT=D BY 1c, QAO UNCLASSIFIED

A check of indices of the following asencies failed to reveal
any record regarding

Federal Bureau of Investization, New (rleans, Louisiana.
Police Department, iiew Urleans, Louisiana

UNCLASSIFIED

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INCIDENT NO.
Date of Observation 15 May 19,9 Date of Interview — 25 May 19,9

Exact Time (local)

UNCLASSir ror, '
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1630

Place of Observation New Orleans, La.

Position of observer Ground

What attracted attention to object Reflection of sun on object

Number of objects
Apparent size

Color of object

One
Two soat Naval Training Plane
Silver

Shape Dinner Plate

Altitude 45°

Direction from observer North
Distance from observer 2 L/2 miles ~ 2 miles

Direction of flight of ebject(s) hast to West

Time in sight
Speed

Sound and odor

None

Trail
Luminosity
Projections

Level

Maneuvers

Manner of disappearance

Effect on Clouds

10 minutes

of 2 seated plane mentioned abovo
None

Luminous, but cast bright reflection
Nona

flight in end over end fashion
Witness lost sight, by looking avy fron object
Nons

Additional information concorning object

Woather Conditions

Clear, light good

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Name and address of observer: ee eee New Orleans, Lae

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Occupation and hobbics:

Comments of Interrogator rolativo te intelligences and character of observer(s):

Averago intelligence and reliability

NARRATIVG SUMMARY:

irs .q apzcared to be a person of average intwlligence and reliabilitye
A neighborhood check revealed thot loo ABE is well liked in that ncignborhoo,
and is considered to be an averarcc person an) not very licly to capyyerate or inisine

» thingse Tho description of the flying object by lis, is very similar to that
made by lirs. | is office, dated 2b lay 1549, subject,
“Unidentified Flying Object." lMrse stated that slie had told no me of her

observation until a newspaper article appeared about Lirs. QM sighting a "Flying
Disc". lis. (BP then called irs. and told her she too had seen a "I*lying
Disce” The close similarity of the tiwo descriptions, with the exceptimn of the dates
sighted, may have been partly caused by tho two infornants talking tiwir observat:ons
over on the telephone prior to being intervicred.

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DETAILS:

1. Headquarters Fourth Army on 9 June 1919, ftirnished report
of unidentified objects which had been sighted, in New Orleans, La,
Three separate reports were submitted on incidents which occurred

on 18, 19, and 23 May 199.

2. At.1630. hours, 18 May 199, vrs. sai ppenvene

New Orleans, La. sighted one unusual aerial object

/ While sitting on the back steps of her house. Informant compared the
/ ebject to a single engine Naval training craft, stating that it was \e
| silver in color, but resembled an ordinary dinner plate. The object %
was in sight for ten minutes and was approximately l=-1/2 miles distant,
: moving in a generally east to west direction. Object flew at a level

plane and made no maneuvers, but travelled in an end-over-end fashion

at a speed comparable to the Naval training plane previously mentioned,

and which informant advises she ha any times. New Orleans RIO
making report commented that Mrs. report might have been in-
_ fluenced by a discussion with Lirs. which is set forth in the
5 . following paragraph.

1949, at 1615 hours, irs. aaa,
New Orleans, La. sighted one object iff the sky.
er attention was was attracted to thecabject by the sun's reflection

from it. The object anpeared to be a flat. round disc, comparable
in size to that of a small airplane. irs Se saw the object for h l/
approximately five minutes, during which time it moved in a direction
from east to west. Informant believed the object to be between 150
a and 170 miles per hour in speed, and object travelled on a level plane
and made no maneuvers, In both of the above incidents the weather
was clear and the light conditions were good, Both interviews were
conducted on 23 May 19,9, and reports were submitted directly to ALC.
Copies of original "guide to Investigation = Unidentified Aerial]. Objects"
on file at DO #10.

4. On 23 May 1949 at 189 hours, Mrs, qaayuqeeeeeeaaaayy,

New Orleans, La. observed on object at a distance of approximately
, =1/2 miles. Informant's thirteen year-old soon first noted the object
and attracted his mother's attention. The object appeared to be round,
compared to a weather balloon, grey in color, and was moving from south h, (/

3 to north-east. Object was in sight for approximately 30 seconds, and oy

informant compared the speed to that of a small observation plane. No
maneuvers were noted. Mrs. :: considered to be reliable, and not
in the habit of telling falsehoods, or exaggerating. Report furnished
directly to AMC by Fourth Army. Copy is on file at DO#10.

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HEADQUARTERS UNITED STA . Alk FORCE
THE INSPECTOR GENERAL *

OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS | {\\\Li_s \}-REPORT WADE BY
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION LOUIS He. COLSMAN, S/A

TITLE

PROJECT "SIGN"
UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL OBJ=CT
NEW ORLEAIUS, LOUIST..NA

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SUBVERSIV:; ACTIVITIES _
REFERENCE

SYNOPSIS

This investisation was initiated by the District Commander.
9th OSI Dist (IG), BSurksdale Ais, Lae, upon riceipt of inforna-
tion that unidentificd aerial objects hai been sichted in the
Vicinit. of New Orleans, La.

Investipation revealed that two persons sighted what
appeared to bs a diskelike objeet tarnin); end over end, truvel-
lin;; in a northenorthwestcrly direction across the outskirts
of New Orlcans, La.

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(Action Copics) Air Matcrial Command

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Major, USAF Ema ee

DISTRICT COMMANDER

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23 JULY 1948

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ETAILS:

1. This investisation initiated by the District Commander
9th OSI District was upon receipt of information which indicated
that unidentificd aerial objects had bocn siyhted in the vicini-

t-- of New Orlcans, Lae

2e On 25 May 19-:9, this agent, in company of Special A;::ents

Bellman and Koster of the Fourth Arny Branch Intelligence OPriice,
by OF

Now Orleans, Las, intervicwed MHS aque
SAE New Orleans, Lae The following information
pertaining to the alluied sightin; of the object by NAS Qyymyr

was obtaincd in the course of this interviews

Qe Dute of sishtin:;: Friday, 20 May 19:19.
be Time of sightinz;: iolo hours.

Ce ‘here sighted: The object was sichted fron ayy
| » New Orleans, Lae, which is the residence of

Mn The object appeared to be passin;: ucross the out-
skirts of the cit; near Lake Fontchartrain.

de Number of objects; Only one (1) object was noted.

Ce Distance of obj-ct from observer; The object appeared
to be approximatel-: one and one-half (1g) miles from the place
of observation. The observer estimated the clevation of the
object alonz her line of vision above the horizon to be

approximately 45°,

*. Time in sight: The object was within viow of
MRS for approximately five (5) minutes.

Se Appearance of object: The odject appeared to be
luminous and silver in color, The shape was that of a disk
and the observer comparcd it to an ordinary dinncur plate.

The size was cstimated as appre:.inutel; that of a small train-

ing type aircraft.

he Direction of flight: The object appeared to be travel-
ding from cast to a north-northwesterly direction,

1. Tactics or maneuvers: The object travelled in a
horizontal line throujshout the period of observution. The
object was turning, in an end-overe-end fashion. ©

Sm Evidence of exhaust: The object gave off no apparent
smoke, odor, or vapor trail.

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k. Effect on clouds: The odject was not observed to pass
through any cloud layers during the period ol abservution.

le Lights: No lights were observed inasmuch as the object
was noted in the day light. However, the object itself appeared
very luminous and reflected the sunlijht.

We Supports The object tuud no apparent control a;paratus,
but was a plain disk in appearance.

He Propule@ion: The object had no apparent method of
power suc.: as propellers, rotois, or jet openings.

O. Control and stability: The object had no apparent
stabilizing apparatus,»

De Air ducts: Wo air ducts were observed.

Ge Speed - MPH: The sreed was estimated at approximately
120 to 140 mphe This was established on a relative basis by
the .observer as compared to that of a medium training plane.

re Sound: lIjo sound oi any nature was evident.

Se Manner of disappearance: The object passed f'rom view
behind a residence and the observer was unable to locate the
object after changing; positions.

t. Weather: The weather at the time of the sighting was
clear, sunny and bright witl a few scattered clouds.

The following information pertaining to 1iis qq
=m: submitted as backzround information to be used in
e uating the information above.

a, Occiipation:; Housewii., formerly stenographer and
court reporter.

be Hobbies: None.

‘Ce Neighborhood Check: Neighbors of MRS SMM believed
her to be a person of food character and a high degree of
intelligence,.

de Agency Checks: The records of the FI Field Office and
the Police Department of New Orleans, Lae, contained no record

of MRS agiiy.

@. General: To the intcrvicwing arent, Fae cree} appear -
ed to be very intelligent and not the type of individual who
would put forth such ideas with the hove of publicity. MRS

WP also appeared to be normal in every respect including

eyesic There were no other witnes se ec sightin; to
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<t On 23 May 1949, this reporting agent and 8/A Koster of
Fourt {interviewed MAS ousewife,

» New Orleans, Lae was contact-
ed after this agent ascertained from MRS that MRS

had called MRS husband on Saturday, 21 May 199,
to report that she, too, had scen the flying disk. However,
es a sighted the disk on the day previous to J{iS <q.

The following information was obtained from TRS ame Tots tive

to the sighted object:

MRS

2. Date of sighting: Wednesday, 18 May 19:9.
be. Time of sighting: 1650 to 16:5 hours.
Cc. Where sighted: The observer was at her home at Se?

a New Orleans, La., at the time of sighting.
The object appeared to be on the outskirts of the city in the
vicinity of Lake Pontchartrain, which is approximately two (2)

miles from MRS home, in a western direction. At the
time of sighting, MRS was Watering her lawn and working

in the garden.:

Ge Number of objects: MikS sighted only one (1)
object. No other craft of any type were in the sky within her
line of vision.

@€e Distance of object from observer: The object appeared
to be approximately one and one-half (1%) miles to two (2)
miles from the observer at an angle of elevation of approximutely
45° from the horizon. MkS — was unable to judge the

altitude, but stated that it was relatively high.

f. Time in sight: The object remained within MRS qe
view for approximately ten (10) minutes.

Be Appearance of object: The object was silver in color
and luminous and had the shape of a disk and was likened to a
dinner platee The size was indicated as being approximately
eight to twelve inches (8" to 12%) in diameter when viewed at
the stated distance. The informant compared this to the
relative size of a small training type aircraft when viewed at
the stated distance,

h. Direction of flight: The object appeared to be travel-
‘ling from the east to a north, northwestern direction.

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1.2. Tactics or mancuvers: The object appeared to be ascend-
ing at a gradual pace. However, the object did not swerve from
its direct upward line of flight. No tactics or maneuvers |
other than these were evident. The object was turning in an
end-over-end fashion.

je Evidence of uxhaust: No smoke, fumes or odors were
apparcnte

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ke Effect on clouds: Tho object did not puss neur or
through any clouds during the time of observation.

le Lights: No lights were evident. However, the object
in itself reflceted considerable sunlight duc to its silver
Luminous appcarancc.e

me Support: No support or control apparatus such as
wings or rotating propellers were noted.

Me Propulsion: No means of propulsion was apparcnt.

Oo. Control and stability: No evidence of any means of
control or of maintaining stability was observid.

Pe Air ducts: No air ducts, slots or ject openings were
observed.

Ge Speed =- MPH: The informant compared the speed of the
craft to that of a small training type plane.

re Sound: No sound of any sort was heard.

Se Manner of disappearances: The informant stated thut she
removed her sight from the object for an instant und when she
again sought to observe, could not locate this objcct.

te Weathers: The informant stated that the weather at the
time when sighting occurred was very cluar, sunny und bright.

The following background information is submitted concerning
informant to assist in ocvaluating the information given;

Qe Occupation: Housewife.
be Hobbies: Gardening and pets.

C. Neighborhood check; Interview of neishbors of MRS
W@ulmmss revealed that she is woll liked, of good character, and
of average intelligenco.

@e Agency check: The records of the FBI Fivld Office and
the Police Dupartment of New Orleans, Lae, contained no record

of MRS gins

The intervicwing agent found MRS QM to be very cooper-
ative and not at a loss to ear,.ess herself concerning: any
question regarding instances indicating that, unless the story
had been well planned before hand, she had actually observed the
object as described by her. MRS me does not wear glasses
and appoars to have excellent sight and be in satisfactory
physical condition otherwiso.

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INCL ASSIFIED

»- On® May 199, object was sighted at 1620 hours by Mr.
ettpiesmenen, Professor, Tulane University, New Orleans, La.
was interviewed on ‘ay by a member of the Branch Intellizence “fifice,
New Orleans, La. a ae that at 1625 hours on 20 May, he was
lying on his back at the beach in the Pontchartrain Beach area, New

Urleans, La. and sighted an unusual aerial object. QQMMMMPic alt.
Colonel in the air Force heserve and was formerly an Intelligence Offi-
cer. He stated he first saw only one object, but later five smaller
objects grouped around a larger one. All were bright and shiny, teing
Silver.in color. Shape was flat and spherical. wvistance from the ob-
| server could not be estimated, but objects were in sight for approxiima-
_tely 23 minutes. The weather was clear with urlimited visibility.
Object moved in a large circle over New Orleans Airvort. No sound or
‘odor was noticed, and after rotating on a horizontal axis, the object
disappeared. Re cort furnished by Fourth Army dir:ct to AMC. Copy

retained in File DO# 10.

6. On 21 May 1949, between the hours of 2045 and 2100 CST,
several persons observed unusval objects in the air above Dallas,
Texas. The weather report for this period was as follows:

mMyeather Report: 21 May 19L9, U. S. Department of Commerce,
Weather Bureau, Dallas, Texas: 2030 hours clear sky, visibility
15 miles, pressure 1005.l/; milbars, temperature 75°, dew point 62,
NNE wind two miles per hour, 29.69 altimeter, frequent cloud to
cloud lightning.

"213C hours, clear sky, 15 miles visibility, 100¢.4 milbars,
75° temperature, 56 dew point NINE wind at five miles ver hour,
altimeter 29.72, frequent cloud to cloud lightning SE.

"2230 hours, clear sky, 15 miles an hour wind, 1007.5 miltars,
77° temperature, dew point 52, SSE wind at ten miles per hour,
29.75 altimeter re:ding, occasional lightning in the East. "

In an interview on 25 May, | REET,
Dallas, Texas, stated substantially as follows: He is a constructim

and labor foreman, and at 2100 hours in the front yard of his home, he
happened to see a long irregular line of about 75 to 100 objects in

the sky. These objects were flat, circular in shape like a smoke ring,
were smaller than a man's fist held at arm's length. Objects appeared
to be approximately 1-1/2 miles away and were moving from east towest.
They were in sight for approximately three seconds, moving at a speed
estimated to be S00 to 1,000 miles per hour. stated that they
were very dim, just enough to see, about like a 5 watt light globe. No
maneuvers were observed and no sound or odor noted. Interrogator stated

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TCL:

ll. On 16 June 1:19, this office received through Gece, rourth
Army, copies of letter dated < June o$49 from Fort Eliss, reporting
another unconventional aircraft observed on 30 May 1549. Copies of

this report are also attached.

12. On 16 June 1949, this office received through Fourth Army, |

/ copies of "Guide to Investigat on = Unidentified Aerial Objects".

Object was observed at 1950 hours, 5 June 19,9, at Wingate Ordnance
Depot, Gallup, New Mexico, by Captain MMMM, Post ingineer
of the Ordnance Depot. Object was in sight far approximately five

secomis and appeared to be 50 miles away fran the observer. It appeared

to be a spheroid in shape and was described as being orange in color as
seen against the deen blue sky. The brilliance was that of a 20 watt
light bulb at 100 yards, with the object being about 1/8" in diameter
at arm's length. In this instance a trail of white smoke with the
persistence of approximately 15 minutes was observed emanating from
the object. Copy of the report furnished directly to AMC by Fourth .

\ Army, and a copy is on file at DC #10.

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INCLOSURES VAICLAGe sn

FOR COMMANDING G#KEiAL, ANC, WRIGHT<PATTERSON AFB, DAYTON, OHIO,
ATTENTION: olaacTOn OF TeCKNICAL TNTsLAIGENCe

FOR DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE, Hy, USAF, WASHINGTON, D.C.

le. Copy of letter from Headquarters, Antiaircraft Artillery and
Guided Missile Center, Fort Bliss, Texas, Subject: Unconventional Aircraft,
To: Commandi.ng General, Fourth Army, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, ATIN: AC of

S, G2, 23 May 1949. (Dup.)

2. Copy of letter from Headquarters, Antiaircraft Artillery and
Guided Missile Center, Fort Bliss, Texas, Subject: Unconventional Aircrart,
To: Commanding General, Fourth Army, Fort Sam Houston, lexas, ATTi: aC of

S, G-2, 2 June 1949. (Dup.)

FOR HEADQUARTERS, OSI, WASHINGTON, D.C.
FILE

le "Guide to Investigation = | Aerial Objects", 24 May
1949 = MRS. t, New Orleans, La.

2. "Guide to Investigati - Vfied Aerial Objects", 23 May
1949 = ARS. | 5, New Orleans, La,

46 "Guide to Investigation - Unidentified Aerial Objects", 25 May

1949 = Lo OR lagi aieaeee Orleans, La.

4. "Guide to Investigation - Unidentified Aerial Objects", 31 liay
1949 - MR. a, Professor, Tulane University, New Orleans, La.

Be "Gui ati - Unidentified Aerial Objects", 25 May
1949, - iR ,» Dallas, Texas

6. "Guide to Inve tion = Unidentified Aerial Objects", 2) May
1949 = MR. | » Dallas, Texas

7- "Guide to Investigation = Unidentified Aerial Objects", 25 May
1919 - RS. » Dallas, Texas.

&. "Guide to Investigation — Unidentified Aerial [pjects", 25 May
1949 = MR. » Dallas, Texas.

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9. Copy of letter from Headquarters, Antiaircraft Artillery and
Guided Missile Center, Fort Bliss, Texas, Subject: Unconventional Aii-
craft, To: Commanding General, Fourth Army, Fort Sam Houston, Texas,
ATIN: AC of S, G2, 25 May 1949.

10. Copy of letter from Headquarters, Antiaircraft Artillery and

Guided Missile Center, Fort Bliss, Texas, Subject: Unconventional dir-
craft, to: Commanding General, Fourth Army, Fort Sam Houston, Texas,

ATTN: AC of S, G-2, 2 June 1919.

ll. "Guide to Investigation - Unidentified Aerial Objects", 6
June 1919, Captain cna, Post Engineer, Wingate Ordnance
Depot, Gallup, New hiexico,