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· . PROJECT 10073 RECORD
I. DATE - TIME GROUP 2.L' TION
24 June 1949 25/0115Z Astoria, Long Island, New York 374
I. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
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Civilian AIRCRAFT
: NUMBER OF OBJECTS
Two
i. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
Three Seconds Object was grayish surrounded by yellow t light). Saucer-shared.
. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Object had a level flight then slight climb. Disappeared into
the haze. Object was first seen in the West, easterly when
Grouni-Visual last seen.
COURSE
Easterly

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 5D-OSI/JEM/elh
WASHINGTON
THE INSPECTOR GENERAL. USAF
5TH DISTRICT OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE. DAYTON. OHIO
IN REPLY REFER TO: 5D 24-21 16 August 1949
SUBJECT : PROJECT GRUDGE
SPECIAL INQUIRY
TO: Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio
ATTENTION: MCIAXS
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l. The inclosed report investigation by Special Agent
WILLIAM . LILE, DO #13, dated for
your information and file.
2. This investigation was not this office and
no investigative action
conducted by this District.
1 Incl EROME M. BRAUN
R/T
DECLADEPID
DOD 1..10
HTED
1 UNCLACS
WF-O-S OCT 48 15M

sighted o Eills
area approrimatel 1949, d oproximately one hundred
(100)feet iameter, either some object
suspended the under sid oproximately n(10)feet
in length. Engineer
for General Mills, I porated nneapolis, Minnesota, as one being
used for cosmic ray research fo Navy Department. Balloon remained
in this area for approximately days. Present
location unknown.
eall eal
DOWNGRANY AT 2 DOWNGRAND AT 2
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for WATTHEW THOMPSON
Lt Colonel, USAF
UNCLASSIFIED
District Commander.
AFHQ FORM 0-208 Replaces AFCSI Form 4, 23 16-57744-1 U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OPPICE
15 JAN 49

Mr. bjec rwying harmless woalc ray
research instruments ($5.00) reward for
renty-five
truments. Mr. KALISZEwSxI described th plastic
tail
was probal Doring rope.
AT RAPID CITY AIR FORCE BASE, WEAVER, SOUTH DAKOTA
30.
A0-45599, and Major r ELMER H. HAMMER, AO-46O14, WaS dispatched
the request of the writer to search the entire Black Hills area for the
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WILLIAM'P."RENNY
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Director ence
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DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTERVALS:
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEARS.
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MOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 5O U. S. C.—
31 AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF
INTELLIGENCE, USAF.
Weol3' (CLASSIFICATION) PRINTING
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Eion of wes a "cloud bank".
The objects appeared horizontal direction for tie
first two seconds t prior to
disappearance. interpretatio Scaife description
of the objects would place th xinately 1 eair.
It must be borne in mind, hc at determination cf altituue witnout
impossible fo average lay person.
Within a minute (estimated) of that the objects were si ghted, a
single engine "fighter type" airplane appeared fro. the south ana was ooserved
at an estimated altitude of l,Ooc feet.
phenomenon reported.
Comments of preparing officer: The observation was made through an open.
wincow, and it is my belief that Mrs clear unoostructed viev of
the area. There are definite points of landscape which an easy method
of orientation. The house is so situated that there is clear unobstructed
view to a clu trees approximately l50 years distant followed by another
grove of mately an additior feet away.
A visit was made to the weather
The following official observations were noted by Mr Morin, observer on
duty at 1l
1723 E.S.T.: Clear, 10 mile visibility,
wind SSE 18 miles an hour light gusts, h
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1745 E.S.T.:
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31 AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS SIN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF
INTELLIGENCE, USAF.
(CLASSIFICATION) NG OPFICE
UNCLASSIFIED

in the vicinity of Guardia Airport or Flushing date
of the 24th.
Attention is invited to the fact
travelling into the prevailing wind.
MAURICE H. SHORAGO
Lt Colonel, USAFR
Investigating Officer
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4. Position of observer 2 2nd floor apartment-house
5. What attracted attention to object Looked out window whilo cookin
6.N Number of objects 2 in echelon
7. Apparent size i
8. Color of object Grayish (surrounded low light)
9. Shape Saucer-like
10. Altitude 45° 100-150 ft
11. D Direction from observer hest when first seen, easternly hen last seen
12. Distance from observer 12. Distance from observer 100'
13. Direction of flight of object(s) N 13. Direction of flight of object(s) N NE
14. Time in sight Three seconds
15. Speed 125-150 MPH 125-150 MPH
16. S 16. Sound and odor Sound and odor None
17. Trail None
18. I Luminosity Glow
19. Projections None
20. Maneuvers Level flight then slight olimb
21. A Manner of disappearance Disappeared into haze
22. Effect on Clouds None
23. Additional information concerning objoct None
24. Neather Conditions At 1745 EST, clear, 10 _ cirrus
(over)
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2 foet in diamoter, gray color. unada by a halo of light and travelling in the
direction of west isappea k".
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to oircle the area and then disappear southernly direotion a an estimated alti-
tude of 1,000 feet.
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