PROJECT BLUE BOOK

PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE - TIME GROUP 2 OCATION
24June 49 Mesa, Arizona
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian C
4. NUMDER OF 03JECTS Uielisble Report
Four
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
30 Minutes Initally, the four discs observed together were approximately
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION 85 Objects appeared hover around
ax s small cloud, estimated to be at an extremely high altitude.
Ground-Visus1 The fifth disc, which 1 moved fro lower altitude
7. COURSE than the other four but was also extremely high. Observation nwas
sustained for about 30 minutes. The discs were metallic in
W to E composition, steel gray in ,varied m depending on
6. PROTOS position at which viewed Se culars were used for
part of the time.
Y.s
Gurio
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE

gation will be office.
1 Incl M. LYNCH
Rpt dtd Major, USAF
Acting Distric mander

craft or something else
age 7 and 9 duced to make mention of the
alleged unident d objects been threaten-
ed with sever punishmen spoke
of seeing flying discs
y
DOWNGRAN.
DECLASSIF:. ERVALS:
DOD DL. .30.10 12 YEARS.
APPROVED
File 2
DOYLE REES
Lt Col, USAF UNCLASSIFIE
District Commander.
AFHQ FORM 0-208 16-57744-1 U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OPFICE
15 JAN 49
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with two exceotions one was tha
west to east remaine cxactly twen / .iauers inscead
of twent -five (25 seconds. lne otner exceotio:
oproxiately owv-bg-feur
C..io.Jn's an orfer wc.s meco by
.r. mnanufact working ocel or t.ie wn-
identifiable objects.
2. .r. , Supervisor of water Association, esa, ariscna,
was interviewed and stated that on 24 June ls4s he was at the cnis.c.'s
residence and that they were excited about some ocjects in the air; ters
were
3. The two stepchildren
that no amount of questionin_ or
conversation could et then t ntion anythin.; abou t the alleged objects.
The children's mother and fatner had threatened them with so much punish-
ment if they spoke about to anyono that no anount of inducement oitner
UNCLASSIFI

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Dayton, Ohio
ATTN: MCIAXO-3
1. Reference is made to previous reports from th his s district con-
cerning the sightings of unidentified aerial objects.
2. Attached are Report vestigation by
Special Agent Lindell W. Politte
subject as above
3. This district will contimue
of this nature to your headquar ter s.
Daletern
1 Incl. DOYLE/REES .

Arizona CRISMON
SPECIAL INQUIRY
TO: Commanding General
Air Nateriel Command
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio
. ATTN: LCIAXS
1. Reference is made to as
dated 6 0ctober 1949.
2.
investigati ct. date nuary 1950. 40
1T Incl D. M. LYNCH
Major, USAF
Acting Distri onumander
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UN:TED STATES AIR FORCE FILE NO.. DATE
THE INSPECTOR GENERAL FLEA 224-185/1 | 19 January 1950
OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS REPORT MADE BY
REPORT OF I INVESTIGATION FRED T. RAGSDALE lei
TITLE REPORT MADE AT
DO #18
SIGHTING OF FLYING DISCS PERIOD
ON 24 JUNE 1949 AT MESA, 18 January 1950
ARIZONA, BY OFFICE OF ORIGIN
DO #18
STATUS CLOSED
CHARACTER SPECIAL INQUIRY - UNCONVENTIONAL AIRCRAFT
REFERENCE Rpt of SA ELMER M. NEVILLE dtd 27 September 1949 at DO #18
SYNOPSIS
File reviewed and it was found that all logical leads have
been developed and reported. that reason this case is
being closed.
CLOSED
PVALST
DOWNGRAD EARS.
DECLAL DOn
AFHQ FORM 0-208 UNCLASS U. . GOVERNNENT PRINTING OFFICE
15 JAN 49
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four (4)flying discs, later fifth appeared, observation
was sustained for about 30 minutes The discs were metallic
composition varied form depending
on position viewed binoculars were
used for part of the time. There were witnesses, 1
(two (2) adults and two (2) children), addition to
expressed interest in contacting Commanding
General, AMC, for permission to photograph future phenomena
of this type with the object of commercial sale.
DOWNGRADYD
DECLASI
DO.
UI e4
Unauthorized diclosure of information contained Lt Colonel, USAF
in this report wil be considered to be a vlolation al
of AFROS-1. UNCIASS dimd Commander.
AFHQ FORM 0-208 16-57744-1 U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
. 15 JAN 49
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1545 ~ 1630 hours.
5. Where sighted (observers position):
From the ground on izo na.
6 Number of objects:
7. Observable elestial accoun
sighting:
M

about an 82 degree angle.
13. Evidence of exhaust:
None noted.
14e E Effect on clouds:
No effect noted.
15. Lights:
(o) Aerodynamic vanes exter ages and back
of diso could sert as vanes,
(d)
SUNCLASSIFIED

20 Speed:
Speeds var during the 45 minutes of maximum of
400 miles per hour was estimated
21 Sound:
heard.
22. Manner of disappearance:
Faded from view.
23. R Relative to the observer:
Name:
Los Angeles, California
Permanent mailing add: izona.
Occupation: Owner izona.
Reliability:
manner during the two hour interview was direct and
have his ow 9-inch reflector.
UNCLASSIFIED

2 INCLOSURES
FOR COMMANDING GENERAL, AMC, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, DAYTON, OHIC
FOR HEADQUARTERS, OSI, WASHINGTON, D.C.
FOR DO #17, KIRTLAND AFB, ARIZONA
FOR DO #18, MAYWOOD, CALIFORNIA
1. Handdrawn reproduction rough sketch
of view of flying disc from great distance.
2. s Same as 1. above except that view diso range.
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File No. 24=186-, om 27 Sep 49

UNDEVELOPED LEADS

DISTRICT OFFICE NO. 17, KIRTLAND AFB, ARIZONA
AT MESA, ARIZONA

Will interview the four (4) persons listed below to determine the accuracy
of einai a. count of the flying dise incident, to check on his
reliability, and to obtain such other information on the flying discs as they
may be able to furnish.

AEE. (brother of AA oP vese, Arizona.

WEMEEecepervisor of Water Association, Mesa, Arizona.
The two (2) children (aged 7 and 9) ae ee ees
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