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of the moon.
8.
9. ject):
ForMof inverted exclamation mark.
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10. Altitude (Angle G2 above horizon horizon,
which object appeared to be):
Unknown
13. it.
. 14. Time in sight: 15 to 20 minutes.
15. (time cover
time per minute.
16. Sound and odor: None.
1 YEARS.
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tions ard ing:
24.
Clear, cloudless; full moon and bright.
Occupa
Comments onnog tor relative to intelligence and character of
Excellent character
Did observer wear glasses at time of
sighting, or was object window. other trans-
parent material?
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DOWNGRADED NTERVA.
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tent with size 0b13 egu-
lar rate:
e. ally?
2.
a. Were there any ndications - cir-
cuits:
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parison
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6. Obtain photographs where
not, secure sketches
a Object
b.. Surrounding bserved
c. Place where object contacted earth happened)
d. Maneuvers
e. Formation (if more than two)
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look carefully to see object move.
8. Color of object: (See attached sh
9. Shape (give graphic descri . A
The shape of a snake.
10. Altitude (Angle elevation above horizon -
o0O
it disappeared.u was headed west of the moon when
14. Ti i sigt : Three hours.
15. Velocity (time to cover None.
16. Sound and
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Name and address ot bsenve S Squadron,
Stewart
Occupa Airman.
Comments of - to intelligence and character of
aool- ieedent EBT 1
Did observer wear asses aroid glasses at time of
sighting, or was object iewed through opy, window, or other trans-
parent material?
Obser ulars.
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fuse mostly with yellow.
(11) Direction from observer:
When first seen appeared to be northwest from the moon
and approximately moved halfway
around i the moon and apreared to be directly west of the moon.
During this time the observer stated he heard a sound as that
of an a airplane and sound similar to a rifle shct imnediately
following the rifle shot sound the object disappeared. There
were no signs of airplane.
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blip on ray well defined and consis-
tent with size of regu-
lar rate:
e.
2. -
a. Were there - cir-
cuits:
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parison
6. Obtain photographs ives
not, secure sketches
a. Object
b. Surrounding terrain ne bserved
c. Place where object ear happened)
d. Maneuvers
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8. Color of object: Y llowish-white.
9. Shape (give graphic descrip ane
Oblong shape.
10. Altitude (Angle L above -
90° overhead):
-050o
13. E
14. Time in sight: Approximately fifteen (15) minutes.
15. - No idea.
16. Sound and dor: No odor or sound that could be letected.
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Balloon

None
24. S
S Mrs Air Base,
San Antonio, Texas.
Occup es
Superior.
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Did observer olaroid glasses at time of
sighting, or was objec window, other trans-
parent material?
No glasses we viewed
through window.
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24. light at
light outside.
Name and address of observer: Lr
Occupa
Comments of to intelligence and character of
Did observer wear glasses at time of
sighting, was object anopy other trans-
parent material?
Observer sses.
E
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d. Was radar blip on cathode vell defined and consis-
tent with size of pulsating
lar rate:
e. ually?
2.
a. Were there on on cir-
cuits:
1. Tele local weather conditions:
2. Winds aloft report:
DOWNGRADED AT : YEA
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5. If object contacted earth, obtain soil samples without
depression or pur naking com-
parison
6. Obtain photographs
not, secure sketches of:
a Object
b. Surrounding object
. c. Place where happened)
d. Maneuvers
e. Formation (if more than two
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DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEARS.
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F. . 4400th A Air DATED 6/30/49
Base Grpup NY No. Incls.
To:
RECORDING DATE
AXT-1 RECORDED 7/7/49OUR 1300
3 DEsk
ROUTED TO - SUSPENSE DATE ESTABLISHED BY LINITIALS) DATE
LAXS
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TRANSMITTAL
AMC FORM NO. 1O·2 29 NOV.47
SEE OTHER SIDE FORRCMARKS
. PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE - TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
1 June 49 02/0215Z Walden, New York
SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian BALLOON
OBJECTS
Yes
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which occurred in this vicinity on 1 investirated i and
the witnesses' reports are inclosed herevith.
2. .hen this report was originally submitted Mrs. Lonte E. Notton was
then Miss Leona Pulver. The statements fron Miss Simumons and liss Roe have
been omitted because this office has been unable to contact these witnesses
- at this time.
Kllole.Wabu
5 Incls. HALLOCK P. M. JALLISLEY
Statements of Lieutenant Colonel, YPAF
1- Mr Commanding.
2-Mr.
4-s/Sgt
5-Mrs.
lst Ind MCIAXS/GNT/amc
TO: CO, Stewar SHY w York
1. A marked similarity exists between the unidentified aerial phen-
omenon described by inclosure basic letter and the apbearance of me teor-
related ght.
2. Our information indicates that Stewart Field are
someti es utilized by the York site for bal-
loons sof this nature. 3
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tent with size ain ilsating egu-
lar rate:
e. Did radar echo signal disappear suddenly or gradually?
2. If airbourne, when object was sighted
a. Were there - - ) cir-
cuits:
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depression or object aking com-
parison
6. Obtain photographs nega yOS e; if
a Object
b. Surrounding terrain served
c: Place where object nis happened)
d Mane
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longer.
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8. Color of object: Yellowish-white.
known bject) :
Shape of First zuarter moon, only longer.
10. Altitude (Angle of elevation above horizon -
900 overhead): Acproximately 850
Directly in the center of
13. Direction of fli object (s):Did not observe the object more than
one or two minutes, th efore, could not determine the direction of ilight.
14. back to work."
15. Velocity (time to cover own
16. Sound and odor: None.
DOWNGRADED AT B YEAR INTERVAIS.
DECLASSIFIED APTER 12 YEARS
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24. Weather - - light ime ting:
Name and address of observer: Street,
:Ialden,
Occups
.
Comments of relative to intelligence and character of
:
Did observer aroid glasses at time of
sighting, was object through window, on other trans-
parent material?
No glasses worn.
DOWNGRADED AT S YAR INTERVAIS:
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severa
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d. Was radar blip on ray defined and consis-
tent with size egu-
lar rate:
.
e. Did radar echo signal disappear suddenly
2. If airbourne, when object was sighted
. a. Were there ndications - cir-
cuits:
' GENERAL
1. of local weather tions:
2. Winds aloft report:
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dolite etc.)
5. If object contacted soil samples within and without
.depression or object naking com-
parison S
6. Obtain photographs lnega
not, secure sketches of
a. Object
b. Surrounding terrain bserved
c. Place where object ntacted ear his happened)
d. Maneuvers
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or fist at arms length):
Answered in (6) above.
8. Color of ob Yellowish-white.
.
Answered in (6) above.
10. Altitude (Angle elevation above horizon
900 overhead):
which object appeared to be): Unknown
13. I Direction of flight of object ( S dowm.
14. Time in sight: 15-20 minutes.
15. Velocity (time to cover gi P Unknown
INTERVAL
16. Sound and odor: None. YEARS.
DECLASSIFIED DOI: I.
UNCLASSIFIED
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