PROJECT BLUE BOOK

Multiple (Military)
4 NUMBER OF OBJECTS Automobile headlights on low haze cover going along the highway
One going up and down hills would give the same description indicateq.
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
Several Minutes size of automobile headlight with a
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION yellowish tinge. Round and just above horizon. Object was
duller than star with brightness flashlight overed with
Ground-Visual yellow paper. Object moved and level
7. COURSE flight.
SE, Up & Down

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5. What attracted attention to object. Light
6. I Iumbor of objects 1 (appeared 5 or 6 times) .
7. A Apparent size Between size of r and the ® moon
. Color of object of light bulb
. Shape Round
10. A Altitude on horizon
11. I Direction from observer mostly south
12. D Distance fror observer 2000 to 2500 yds.
13. I Diraction of flight of object(s) straight t up
14. T Time in sight 45-60 seconds
15. S Speed slow
16. Sound and odor None
24. Weather Conditions. Cloar southornly wind.
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S. C Color of object
. Shape Round with edges blurred.
10. Altitude Slightly above horizon
11. I Direction fron observer North to east.
12. I Distance from observer 1 Mile
13.I Diraction of flight c of object(s) South East (inferred)
14. T Tine in sight 1 Minute
15. S Speed Slow
16. Sound d and odor None
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7. A Apparent size Light bulb
8. Color of object of light bulb
. . Round
Shape
10. A Altitude On horizon to height of hand abo horizon
11. I Direction fron observer Southwest
12. D Distance from observer 2000-2500 yds.
13. I Diraction of flight of object(s) s Straight up and down
14. Time in sight I Interaittently some light xaxas seconds
15. S Speed Fairly slow
16. Sound and odor None
21. I Manner of disappearance Behind horizon
22. E Effect on Clouds None
23. Additional Information Concerning g Object-
24. Weather Conditions. Clear
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Amber with gi light
. Shape Round
10. A Altitude 5 miles above horizon
11. I Direction fron observer North
12.D Distance from observer 1500 yds.
13. I Diraction of flight of object(s) East to west then west to east.
14. T Tine in sight 2-3 minutes
15. S Speed Fairly slow
18. I Luninosity Glow
19. F Projections None noticed
20. Haneuvers Level flight
21. I Manner of disappearance Behind horizon
22. Effect on Clouds None
23.A Additional Information Concerning Object-
24. Weather Conditions. Dark olear night, with olouds
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5. What attracted attention to object. Light
6. I Numbor of objects 1 1 (whioh reappeared)
7. A Apparent size 2-3 ft (smallar than moon)
8. Color of object Red when first green
. Shape . Round
10. A Altitude Above then below horizon
11. I Direction fron observer North (a little east)
12.D Distance from observer 1 mile
13. I Diraction of flight of object(s) to east
14. T Time in sight 2 2-3 mimtes
15. S Speed Slow (when r faster).
16 Jon
20. I Maneuvers Level flight
21. I Hanner of disappearance Disappeared ehind d hill
22. Effect on Clouds Hore
23. A Additional Information Concerning Object-
24. Weather Conditions. F Reasonably clear,
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mately two to three seconds, movi very fast. On 13 June, unusual
observers a period
request for assistance of Air Technical Intelligence Crom Head-
quarters Air Materiel Conmand.
RIBUTION ACTION COPY FORWARDED TO FILE STAMP
AlC, Wright-ratterson Commanding General
Att: Dir. Air Materiel Conmand
elligence 2 Wright-iatterson AFB, Ohio
ATT: Director of
ector of Intelligence Technical Intelligence
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Lt. Colonel, USAF
DISTRICT COMMANDER
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Ground
5. What attracted attention to object. the other mer atten
6. I Numbor of objects 1, whioh reappeared imes.
7. Apparent size Half dollar.
8. Color of object of light bulb
9. S Shape Round
10. A Altitude . Slightly above horizon
11. D Direction from observer South
12.D Distance from observer 2000 yds.
13.D Direction of flight of object(s) Up and down with occusional l left
movement.
14. T Time in sight Several seconds
15. Speed slow
16. Sound and odor None
23. Additional Information Concerning Object-
24. Weather Conditions. Clear, light wir outh.
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CONTROL NO.sUBJECT: Ltr LECIMAL TiLe No.. LLOW UP ON
R - 754 identified Aerial Fhenomena
CONF... A-/5 DATE
FROM: 4th Army Ft Sam Houston DATED 6/10/49
TO: IAXS Texas No. IncLs.
RECOrDING AXT-1 DATE
DESK RECORDED 6/17/49HOUR 1300
ROUTED TO SUSPENSE ESTABLISHED BY (INITIALS) DATE
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Behind horizon
22. Effect on clouds:
None
23. Additional infornatio no object:
. : None
240 ng
Dark clear night with a few clouds.
Name a and address of observer:
Lt. Tom S. Groseclose
.
l1y polariod of
sighting, was object hrough
transparent material?
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DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEARS.
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map coordinates: 9140 - 8560 (Incl 1)
b. Observed hours,
map coordinates: 9140 - 8560 .
c. Observed by Pvt James F. ours -
map coordinates: 9140 13)
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One light
7. Apparent size (compare on, thumb
or fist at arms length):
Three feet in diameter.
8. Color of object:
Amber then greenish yellow
. Shape (give g
Round
10. Altitude (Angle horizon,
North
12. Distance from observer (Distance vor
which objcct appeared
1500 yards
13. Direction of flight of object (s):
Eadt to West then West to East
14. Time of sight:
2 or 3 n minutes LS
15. s i
Fairly slow SIFIED 5200.10
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several targets appronch:
ray tube well defined and consistont
with size of , pulsatir rate:
e.
2. If airborne, whon objoct was sighted
a. Wore there ar - noise on circuits:
GENERAL
1.
No Weather Station repor ilable
2. Winds aloft report:
Not available
a. Adiabatic chart
Not available
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comparison of soils.
Point of contact with earth not determined.
6. Obtain photographs (or negativeswher not,
secure sketchos of:
None obtained
a. Object
b. Surrounding tcrrain where objcct was obsorved
c. Place where object contactod carth (if this happened)
d. Maneuvers
e. Formation (if han two)
7. Securesigned statcments.
None obtained
Interviewed bys
SAMUEL T.COOPER
Capt, FA
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. Shape (give gra known object);
Round
10. Altitude (Angle of horizon,
12. Distance from obscrver
which object appeared to bo):
l mile
13.1
From East to West and then from Wes East
14. Timo of sight:
Two or three minutes
15. givon angular distance): IS
Slow, when reappehr traveled somewhat faster
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WELCHER, Ha. 78th AFA Bn, Camp from the patio in the
rear of the Camo Hood Off Observer could not estimate
the size of the object, but stated was round 1 with a tail. Color .
red, purple,
with dark outline. Object was in sight approximately 30 seconds,
determining the nature of the aorial phenomena in Camp
Hood, Texas.
PENDING
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of brilliance):
Glow, like a light through a window
19. Projections (fins, w opios, ctc.):
None noticed .
20. Manouvers (turns, cli path):
Level flight
21. Manncr of disappoerance:
Dissappeared behind hill near the
22. Effect on clouds:
None noticed
23. Additional ornati
None
t haze
Name and address of observer:
Pvt Armored Division, Camp
Did observer wear glassos, especially polariod glassos timc of
sighting, was object viewed through
transparen material?
No
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with size of regular rate:
Did radar ocho
. If airborne, whon objoct was sighted
a Wore there circuits:
GENERAL
1. Teletypo uences of local wenthcr conditions:
Weather St tion n vailable
2. Winds aloft report:
Wind from the south
a. Adiabatic chart for pori
Not available LS:
Incl 3
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determined.
6. Obtain photographs not,
socure sketches of:
None obtained
a. Object
b. Surrounding tcrrain whore objcct WaS obsorved
c. Place where this happoned)
d. Maneuvers
e. Formation Gif than two) -
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6. Mumber of objects and sketch of formation or grouping:
7. known object, i.e. . - , thumb
or fist at arms length):
About the size of lar
8. Color of object:
The color of light bulb.
9. Shape (give graphic descri nown object);
Round
10. Altitude (Ancle of elevtion rizon,
90 dogrees ovorhoad):
South
12. Distance fron obsorver (Distance vcr
which objoct appeared to bo):
About 2000 yards.
13. Direction of flight of objcct (s):
Straight
14. Timo of sight:
Sevebal seconds.
r distance): AIS
Incl Slow
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21. Manncr of disappoerance:
Dropped dowm below horizon.
22. Effect on clouds:
None noticed.
23. Additional infornat: concerning object:
. None
24. Weather conditions and light at timc of
Clear with a light wind from the South.
Name and address observer:
Armored Division,
Fair observer
Did observer woar glassos, especially polariod glasscs time of
sighting, or was object viewed through
transparent material?
Observer did
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several targets upo apuronch:
d. Was radar blip on cathodo ray tube well defined and consistont
with size of object; faint; rato:
e. Did radar ocho gnal
2. If airborne, when object was sighted
a. Wore there any dar indications
GENERAL
1.
labio
2. Winds aloft report:
Mot atailable
a. Adiabatic chart question: I
Cot available
Incl 3
UNCLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEARS.
DOD DIR 5200.10

comparison of soils.
6. Obtain photographs (or original not,
secure sketchos of:
None obtained.
a. Object
b. Surrounding tcrrain where objcct was obsorved
c. Place where this happoned)
d. Mancuvers
e. Formation (if than two)
7. Securedsignod statoments.
toined
1A
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEA
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FOR THE COLLLNDING
1 Incl LUSTIS L. RLD
As stated Colonel, GSC
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One light t which reappeared five or six times.
7. Apparent (compare . thumb
or fist at arms length):
Between the size a a star 8 and moon. -
8. Color of object:
Color d a light bulb.
9. Shape (give g object);
Bound
10. Altitude (Ancle of clevation abovo horizon . dcgrees at horizon,
South (mostly)
12. Distance from obsorver (Distance
which objoct appeared to bo):
2000 to 2500 yunds
Direction of objeet (s):
Straight up and then down.
Time of sight:
45 seconds to a minute
15. Speod (timo to ivon angular distance):
slow UNCLASSIFIED
Incl DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTERI'
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEAi..
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of Object
was north of the observer a velled from cast from
west to east. Pyt. JD pany "D", L2d AIB, 2d Armored
Division, Camp Hoo ade observation at the same point and at
of observ 330 hours, and the object seen was one light which
re-appeared approximately twenty ti described as being round, about
the size of a half dollar . Color was similar tc that of a light bulb.
several seconds an moved straight up and down
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Straight up and dowm
21. Manner of disappeer
Behind trees
22. Effect on clouds:
Noneon clouds, but before the light t appeared ection
23. A Additional concerning object:
None
24. Weather conditions and light at tir -
Southerly wind and clear
Name and address of observer:
DOWNGRA
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d. Was radar blip on cat ray tube well defined and consistont
with size of object; fain regular rato:
2. If airborne, whon objoct was sightod -
. Wore ther circuits:
Give estimetos C.:
GENERAL
1.
Weather Station reports are not available
2. Winds aloft report:
Not available
. Adiabatic chart for pc stions
Not available YFA.S.
Incl 3 DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12
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None
5. within and without
depression or spot where objoct landod for pw of making
comparison of soils.
6. Obtain photographs (o original nogatives) whore a not,
secure sketches of:
None obtained
a. Object
b. Surrounding terrain where objcct was observed
c. Place where Place wherc objoct contactod oarth (i: object contactod oarth (if this happoned) this happened)
d. d. Maneuvers
e. Formation (if than two) .
7. Securedsignod statements. Securedsigned statements.
None obtained
Obtain fragmonts or Ohysical siblc.
None obtained
Interviewed by:
leopen
SAMUEL T. COOPER
Capt, FA
DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR
DECLASSIFIED AFTER INTERVALS:
DOD DIR 5200.10 YEAkS
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DATE OF REPLYOTHER DISPOSITION: TRANSMITTAL

Por your inform.tion any action deemed necessary.
FOR THE COMEEANDING GENERAL: T E
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As stated Colonel, GSC
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22. D Effect on clouds:
Non
23. 4 Additional infornation concerning objoct:
None
at timo of sighting:
Hood, Texas
.
glasses, espe 11v polariod glasses of
sighting, or object through her
transparent material?
No
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or fist at arms length):
Between the size of a I moon
8. Color of object:
Pale yellowish
.
10. Altitude (Ancle of horizon.
North to East
12. Distance from obsorver Distance ver
which objoct appeared to bo):
About one mile
13. Direction of flight.
From left to right
140 Timc of sight:
One minute
15. Speod (timo givon distance):
Slow UNCLASSIFIED TATE
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with size of object; fai regular rate:
sappear
2. If airborne, whon object was sighted
80 on extra noise on circuits:
. Give estimatos
GENERAL
10 Teletypc
Weather Station reports are not available
2. Winds aloft report:
Not available
a. Adiabatic chart for tion:
Not available
Incl
UNCLASSIFIED
DOWNGRADIDD
DECLASSIFIED AFTN  EAN
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5. If object contacted carth, obtain soil samples within and without
depression or spot wherc object Landeo making
comparison of soils.
determined
6. Obtain photographs (or original ncgativos) where not,
secure sketches of:
None obtained
a. Object
b. Surrounding terrain whore objcct was obsorved
c. Place where objoct contacted carth (if this happcned)
d. Maneuvers
e. Formation (if - than two)
7. Securedsigned statements.
None obtained
SAMUEL T. COOPER
Capt, FA
IGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTE ATS.
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEAKS.
DOD DIR 5200.10
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HER DISPOSITION: AMC FORM NO. 1O-2 20 NOV.471
DATE OF REPLY
BEE OTHER SIDE
FOR REMARKS
CONTROL NO.SUBJECT: Ltr NO UP ON
R-272 U-'jentified Aerial Phenomena
CONF.. R/8 DATE
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Scope.
grate into s objects icn disapceared in a fraction of a second.
5 The sky was object was described as being dull as a
flashlight w lack-out disk. No sound or odor was observed.
8. observed BERNARD
5 Observer was l62nd Street, nea Hq.
Avenue, Can Texas, and saw one bright light i
of a round, n colo min: trail,
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7. . , thumb
About the size of a light bulb.
8. Color of object:
The color of a light bulb at a distance.
. Shape (g object);
Round
10. Altitude (Ancle elovation abovo degrocs at horizon,
which objoct appeared to bo):
2000 to 2500 yards
Direction of flight (s):
Straight up and down.
14. Timo of sight:
Sometimes the light up and then immediately retuirned downward.
15. onds.
Incl Fairly s] LOw
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do Was radar blip on ray tube voll dcfined and consistont
with sizc of object; fa regular rate:
e. rpo:
2. If airborne, when objoct was sighted
a. Were there indications or extra noise on radio circuits:
1. Teletype se
Weather Station report available
2. Winds aloft report:
Not available
a. Adiabatic chart for poriod in question:
Not available
Incl UNCLASSIFjED
DOWNGRADED AT 3
DECLASSIFIED
DOD DIR 5200.10
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Point  contact with earth not determined.
6. Obtain photographs negativeswhero not,
secure sketchos of:
None obtained
a Object
b. Surrounding terrain where objcct was observed
C. Placc where this happcned)
d. Maneuvers
e. Formation (if han two)
77 toments.
DOWNGRADED AT3 YEAR INTERVALS:
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEARS.
DOD DIR 5200.10
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One
7. Apparent own object - , thumb
or fist at arms length):
8. Color of object:
Yellowish tinge
. Shape (give gra
Round
Al+itudo
90 dogrees ovorhoad):
Just above the horizon
I 11. Direction from observo ockvisc from North):
North to Northeast
12. Distance from observer (Distance
which objoct appeared to bo):
13. Direction of flight of objcct (s):
Left to right
14. Timo of sight:
one or two minutes
DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTEPVIS.
15. Speod (timo to givon angulor distanco): DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEAI
Slow UNCLASSIFIED DOD DIR 5200.10
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soveral targets appro
d. Was radar blip on cathode ray tube vell defined and consistont
with sizo of object; faint; regular rate:
e. e. Did rad lly?
2. If airborno, whon objoct was sightod If airborno, whon objoct was sighted
. a. Wore there any I Were there any or oxtra noise on radio e on radio circuits:
b. Give estimates o 4
GENERAL
1. Teletype sequences of local
vailable.
2. Winds aloft report:
Light Southerly wind
a. Adiabatic chart for question:
Not available
Incl 3 YEAR8.
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12
DOD DIR 5200.10
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comparison of soils.
Point of contact with earth not determined.
6. Obtain photographs negatives) wher not,
secures sketchos of:
None obtained.
a. Object
b. Surrounding terrain whore objcct was obsorved
c. Place where this happoned)
d. Mancuvers
e. Formation (if than two)
7. Securer'sianod statements.
None obtained.
Interviewed by:
SAMUEL T. COOPER
Capt, FA
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DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTERVALS:
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or fist at arms length):
About the size of a
8. Color of object:
Amber
9. Shape
Round
Altitude (Ane horizon.
90 degrees ovorhead):
Slightly above the horizon
11. Direction from observor (Ang) from North):
Southwest
12. Distance fron obsorver (Distance
which objoct appeared to bc):
4000 yards
Direction of flight of objcct (s):
Straight up and down
Time of sight:
Less than a minute
Incl Slow UNCLASSIFIED DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTERVAL
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soveral targets upo
d. Was radar blip nou tube woll defined and consistont
with size of object; fa rogular rate:
e. Did radar ocho sig
2. If airborne, whon objoct was sighted
Wore there any Wore there extra noise on ra circuits: circuits:
. Give estimates ctc.:
GENERAL
weathcr conditions:
Weather Station reports available
2. Winds aloft report:
Southerly wind
a. Adiabatic chart for poriod in question:
Not available
Incl UNCLASS!FIED
DOWNGRADED AT 8 YEAR INTERVATS
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEARS
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comparison of soils.
6. Obtain photographs (or origincl negativeswhere - not,
secure sketches of:
Mone obtarnod
a. Object
b. Surrounding terrain where objoct was observed
c. Place where this happened)
d. Maneuvers
e. Formation (if than two)
7. Securedsignod statoments.
esfd
BAMUL T. OOPEN
Capt, XA
DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTERT
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Disappeared behind horizon =
22. Effect on clouds:
None
23. Additional ormation object:
None
24. Woather conditions sighting:
4
Hazy - cloudy
Name and address of observer:
Prt. Murray Texas
sighting, was object rough other
transoarent material?
No
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HENK, "D' Company, L2 Cam and Pyt. IVAN E. FISCHER,
L2nd ATB, Hood, Texas Object then re-appeared
several Describe a5 being light bulb when held
at arm's round shape. color of ' that
bulb a minute.
enroute from Paris in plane developed engine
trouble requiring him to make an landing. The plane was
searched thoroughly meras or explosives determined.
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Disappeared behind trees.
22. Effect t on clouds:
Nons
23. A Additional object:
None
24. ting .
Name and address of observor:
PFC Join T. Owens, " Co. St Hood. Texas
transparent material?
No UNC
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deemed necessary.
FOR THE COMMANDING E
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As stated Colonel, GSC
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None
23. Additional inf
None ng object:
24. Weather .
Clear light
.
Fut. Lvah L. F
transparent materi.it hrough other
No
NCLA DOWNGRADED AT S YEAR INTERVAIS:
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEALS.
DOD DIR 5200.1A
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Camp Hood, Texas, on by Pvt Ivan L. Fischer,
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FOR THE COMANDING
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As stated Colonel, GSC
AC of S, G-2
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10. Altitude Just above horizon
11. I Direction fron observer North to Northeast
12.I Distance from observer Several miles
13. I Diraction of flight of object(s) Southeast
14. Tine in sight 1
15. 9 Speed slow
16. Sound d and odor None
21. I Hanner of disappearance Behind trees
22. Effect on Clouds
23. Additional Information Concerning Object-
24. Weather Conditions. Clear, light wind from south
(over) Otherrou
. 1 able its
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6.I Humbor of objects *
7. Apparent size Light bulb
8. C Color of object Amber
. s Shape Round
10. A Altitude Slightly above horizon
11. I Direction fron observer Southwest
12. I Distance from observer 4000 Yds.
13. I Diraction of flight of object(s) Straight up and down
14. Tine in sight Less than minute
15. S Speed Slow
16. Sound d and odor None
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