PROJECT BLUE BOOK

PROJECT 10073 RECORD

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)1. DATE + Time GROUP 2. LOCATION
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17 Jul 49 18/0245Z New Orleqns, Louisiana
3 SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION

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4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
i One

5. LENGTH OF OSSERVATION |11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS

30 sec to 5 min Object was larger than a small airplane. It was a luminous
color, Seemed to be traveling faster than an aircraft.
6. TYPE OF ee a Disappeared behind a building.
Gfound-"isual

:7, COURSE
Southeast
| PHOTOS

O Yes
C- No

°9 PHYSICAL EVIDENCE

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+t us NO

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Essontial Ex,ements of Info UNCLAST.

Projoct "SIGN"

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19. Mannor of disappearance Descended very slowly and faded out,
never reached the earth.

ae Explode
(1) Possibility of fragmonts
(2) Other physical evidonce
be Faded from view x
ce Disappeared behind obstacle

Relative to the Observer

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le Name of observer Mrse hes eae - Age 65

2-e Address Moreauville, Louisiana

3- Oco upation Housewife

lhe Place of business Home OE ELL PTS Moreauville,

Iae, 50! north of Highway 35U.

ae Employer or employee
Se Hobbies None

ae Time engaged in hobby (experience)
Is observer amateur astronomer, pilot, engineer, etc.?

6. <Ability to dotermine Normal
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be Speed of moving objocts
Ce Size at distance
Te Reliability of observer Usually reliable
‘3 Sources
(1) Neighbor x
(2) Police Dept x

t? F3I records
4) Employer

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Besontial Eloments of Info

Projoct "SIGN"

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Notes rolative to observor on

a. Sightings in goneral No reason to doupt ooserver's information.

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How attention was drawn to objoct (s)

(1) Sound

(2) Motion
(3) Glint of light Observer's attention drawn to object by

object's brilliant reflection.

Witnesses Mr. (ETT ser oe RR. son of Mrs .<iiggRe

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Addresses WYoreauville, La.

Occurvation Asst. Mere La. Electric & Ice Coe, Mensura, La.
Reliability Uaually reliable.

Comments of interrogator roe intelligenco and character of person
interrogated Subject apparently physically and mentally alert,

middle class of people, French by nationality, emotionally stable.

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Relative to Radar Sishtings

radars now oporating on ground

Observations of range, spoed, altitude and size of target

Doos target executo any turns? If so, what angle (1°0°), otee, and
what radius of turn. If radius of turn is not observable, how long
did the targot stay in the turn and what was its specd?

Note particularly any separation of distant target into soparation
of a distant target into several targets upon approache Track all
if possiblo.

If airborne when objoct sighted

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Wore there any radar inductions or extra noise on radio circuits

Give estimates of sizo, speod, manouvers, etce

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GENERAL

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UNCLASSIFIED

1. Teletype sequences of local wanthor conditions

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2e Winds aloft roport

%3e Local flisht schedules of comercial, private and militery cireraft
flrring in vicinity at tho time.(Chock Canadian activitv if cinss to thet
border.)

ls Possible rolcases of testing dovices’in vicinity sent aloft by Ordnanco,
Navy, AirtForce, Army, Weather Units, Yosearch Orranizations or eny abhor

5. If object contacted oarth, obtain soil samples within and without do-
pression or spot where obZect landed (and then presumably departed) for
purpose of makings comparison of soils

6e If object came sufficiently near other aircraft or ‘mom objects chock
surfaces with Geicer counters for possible radioaotivity. Wake comnurisons
with other waffected aircra™ objects, otc.

7e Obtain photographs (or oririnal nogatives) where available; if not, secure
sketches of

ae Object
be Surrounding terrain -here observod
Ce Place where it contacted earth (if this happenod)
de Naneuvers
@¢ Formation if objects were more than two
$. Socura sicned statoment
Je Obtain fragnents or physical evidenco where possible

10. was any radio antenna to bo obsorved, iso., (anv projections or oxtonsions
that might presumably be construed as such

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UNCLASSIFIED

INCIDENT No. 402

1. Date of Observation 17 July 199 Date of Interview 22 July luk

2. Exact Time (local) 205

3. Place of Observation Rr ee

lh. Position of observer 2nd Floor allery of housy at above address

5. What attracted attention to object Chance
6. Number of objects 1

7. Apparent size Larger than small airplane
&. Color of object Luminous gray

9. Shape Oblong

10. Altitude | 45°

ll. Direction from observer Northeast
12. Distance from observer 2000 ft.

13. Direction of flight of object(s) Southeast '

ly. Time in sight 30 Seconds

15. Speed Faster than normal speed of airplane

16. Sound and odor None

17. Trail None

18. Luminosity Shiny but not brilliant

19. Projections Finger-like projections from each end.

20. Maneuvers Object undulated on a straight line of flight.
21. Manner of disappearanco Behind building

22. Effect on Clouds None

23. Additional information concerning object None
2h. Weather Conditions Dark, bright moon and stars

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Name and addross of observer; Dre a a Hew Orleans, La,

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Occupation and hobbics;

| Associate frof. of Amtov, La. ‘ tatu School of !edi -ine
| Collection of werly «american portruits

Comments of Interrogator relativo te intelligence and charactor of observor(s) 3
Excellent charactwr, not one to exarverutes, weurs classes, correcting vision

to 20/20.

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| WARRATIVD SUMMARY; ‘Nore

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INCIDENT NO. LO2A

Exact Time (local) 2030

Place of Observation puis jloxandria, Lousiana

Position of observer Front porch at above address

What attracted attention to object Chance
Number of objects 1

Apparent size l, inches in dianeter

Color of object Amber

Shape Round

Altitude 25°

Direction from observer Northwest

Distance from observer Four Miles

Direction of flight of ebject(s) Northwest
Time in sight Five minutes

Speed Unknown

Sound and odor None

Trail None

Luminosity Very brilliant
Projections Hone

Maneuvers None

Manner of disappearance Hehind clouds

Effect on Clouds None.

Additional information concerning object None

Woathor Conditions Dark, no moon, clear with scattered olouds

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Date of Observation 17 July 19449 Date of Interview 19 July 199

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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE FILE NO, DATE
THE INSPECTOR GENERAL 52-15 8 August 1949
OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS eA mabe - - -- -
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION DONALD V. OWENS
TITLE REPORT MADE AT 7 2 ; = -
DO #9, Barksdale AFB, Lae
PROJECT "SIGN" PERIOD i". =.
UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON 29 July 1949 >

OFFICE OF ORIGIN

DO #9, Parksdale AFB, L&e

STATUS - a

CLOSED
CHARACTER
SUBVERSIVE A TT
REFERENCE
None. This is an initial report.
SYNOPSIS

This investigation was conducted at the request of the District
Commander, 9th OSI District, upon receipt of information that an
unidentified aerial phenomenon was sighted over Moreauville, L&e,

on 18 July 1949.

Investigation at Moreauville, La., revealed that Mrs. <a>
emg, bec, at approximately 0105 hours, 18 July 1949, sighted
an object which she described as being a brilliant, golcen color
and was moving very slowly, even slower than a person could walk,
from east to west and about the size of an ordinary dessert plate.

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DISTRIBUTION = ACTION COPY FORWARDED TO lux sraup oa =p Ten

CG, Wright-Patterson Commanding General

AFB (Action Cy) 3 | Air Materiel Command
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le This investigation was conducted at the request of the
Commanding Officer, 9th District OSI, upon receipt of information
that an unidentified aerial phenomenon had been seen at approximately
0105 hours on the morning of 18 July 1949, at Moreauville, La.

2e On 27 July 1949, Mrs. PSs was interviewed at
her home located three-fourths (5/4) mile southwest of Moreauville,
Louisiana, along State Highway 50. Mrs.-agM related that at
approximately 0105 hours, 18 July 194Y, she arose from her bed and
at the time she stood up by the side of her bed, a very brilliant
light reflected through the south window of her bedroom and attract-
ed her attention. Mrs. @@MMRMMMMBN explained that she observed this
object which appeared to be a very golden color and was moving
from east to west. This object appeared to be- moving very slowly,
as slow as a person could walk or from two (2) to five (5) miles
per hour. This object was observed for approximately four (4) or
five (5) minutes, and in an effort to determine whether or not the

object could have been a _ghooting or falling star, Mrs. <Qgpe
called her son, ee ae from the next room. Her son
immediately arose and came to the window and observed the object
alo with her for approximately five or six minutes more. Mrs.
Sees ts 103 that prior to the object's disappearance it

made a very slight descent and then appeared to fade oute Mrs.
GUEREEEEIS related that at the time she sighted the above opject,
the weather was fair and warm and there were no clouds in sight,
the moon was shining quite brightly. Mrs. ould not
estimate the distance and angle of the object, guratively
speaking, but she was able to thoroughly describe the approximate
location from her bedroom window, Mrs. further stated
that the object she sighted did not perform any tactics or maneuvers

but moved very slowly and did not seem to rotate. This onvject was
about the size of an ordinary dessert plate.

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INCLOSURES ;

FOR COMMANDING GENERAL, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE,
DAYTON, OH1O:
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Two (2) copies of Form 8-3801 TC, Subject, Project "Sign".

FOR DISTRICT OFFICE NO. 5, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE,
VATION, VELV:

One (1) copy of above listed inclosure.

FOR HSADQUARTERS OSI, WASHINGTON, D. C.:
Two (2) copies of above listed inclosure.

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ESSENTI ACER You ON

(Re Sighting(s) of Unidentified Aerial
Object (s)
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PROJECT "SIGN"
Date of sighting 18 July 1949

Time of sighting 0105 to 0117
(Sonal by 2, hr clock)

Where sighteds

ae Ground

(1) City, tom Moreauville, Lae, 12 Mie SW from
Mearksville, Lae
(2) Distance and direction from city or town,
road, intersections, etc. 3/4 Mie SW of Moreauville, La.
(3) From building (story), yard, etc. South window, ground floor.

(4) Map coordinates (if fe-sible) showing Not available
latitute and longitude

be Air
(1) Type aircraft, speed, altitude, direction of flirht
(2) Distance and direction from city, tovm or known landmark
(3) Clock position of object from observer's aircraft
(4) Latitude and longitude
c. Sea

(1) Latitude and longitude

(2) Proximity to land
(Name city, country, etc.)

Number of objects One (1)

ae Formation type (if any) (Sketch if possible)
Distance of object from observer 2000 = 5000 feet
ae Laterally or horizontally

be Angle of clevation from horizon 25° to 35° from horizontal
ce Altitude 500 = 800 feet

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Essential E sents of Info

Project "SIGN" ae
PW od oh SE me.

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6. Time in sight 10 - 12 minutes UNCL:

7e Appearance of object Round and thin
ae Color Glittering golden to point of hurting observer's eyes.
be Shape (sketch if possible)

ce Apparont construction (translucent) Solid

de Size Approximately 7 inches in diameter, 1/2 inch to l
inch thick.
(1) Bstimated size

(2) Size as it appeared from observer's view
(Compared to Imown object) Size of dessert plate

8. Direction of flight From east to west

9. Tactics or maneuvers None

ae Vertical ascent or descent, horizontal, oscillating, Very slight de-
fluttering, ovasive, aggressive, erratic, ctc.e scent just prior to

fading out of sight.

10. Evidence of exhaust None

ae Color of smoke None

be Length and width None

*f Odor (if any) None

ad. Rate of evaporation None

ee Does trail vary with sound? (spurts) None
ll. Effect on clouds No clouds

&- Opened path thru clouds

be Formed cloud or mists

Ce Reflected on cloud

de Shown thru cloud

12. Lights Entire object luminous
&e Roflectod or attached Reflected
be Luminous

AoE or”

ce Blin’sed on and off in relation to specd No

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Essential Ej .ents of Info

Project "SIGN" IMCLASS Wi
136 Support None apparent

ae Wings

be ecsaeubaté lift of fuselage

Ce Vertical jet

de Rotating cylinder or cone

ee Acrostatic lift (balloon or dirigible)

tlie Propulsion Unknown
ae Propeller or jet None visible
be Rotor

ce Aerodynamic vanes (flapping or oscilleting)
(Katzliayer effect)

de Visible oxhaust or jet openings None visible
15« Control and stability Object moved very slowly and smoothly
ae Fine
be Stabilizers (horizontal or vertical) None visible
(1) Size
(2) Shape
(3) Location
16. 4ir ducts None visible
ae Slots
be Duct openings
17+ Speed - M.Pelle 2-5 M.P.H.
1S. Sound None
@e Continuous whine or buzz
be Roar, whistle, whoosh

Ce Intermittent

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