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UNIDENTIFIXD AEKI/L OBJECTS
Incident No. _
Date of Observation 24 Jul 49 Date of Interview_25 Jul oO
Exact time of Observation (locr})_ eppvroxinately 2030 Cor

Plrce of Observation; Over Carswell Air Force Base, Fort forth, Texas,
(Map Coordinates) 32°%7 1 North, 97°27' West.

Position of observer (air, car, bldg, location of - give detrils);
Backyard of home located at rae 6 inctn Eeishts, Fort Worth,

Texas.
Wheat attracted attention to object; Movement of lights in the sky;,.

Number of objects end sketch of formation or grouping: Ceven (7) objects
ina 30° "Vy",
Apparent size (compere to known object, i.,e., sun, moon, thumb or fist

et earns length): The entire formtion was as large as the fist
at arm's length.

Color of object: Dull white (like a fluorescent dial om a clock),

Shepe (give grrphic description - compare with known object):

Unknown.

Altitude (angle of elevation above horizon - 0° rt horizon, 90° overhed );

First seen at 70° moving to 15° almost due North.
Direction from observer (angle clockwise fron liorth):

When first seen? 9 o'clock When last seen? 1) o'clock
Distance from observer (distant to town, bldg, etc,, over which

object epperred to be); 5 miles.

Direction of flight of object (s): From South to North (direction 360°)
Time in sight: seconds.

Velocity (time to cover given rnguler distence); 1000 MPH.

Sound end odor: None.

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17, Trail (color, length, width, persistrnco, etc.) None.

18. Luminosity (visible by reflection, incendescence, other ~ degreo oF
brilliance): Incandescent,

19, Projections (fins, wings, rods, antennee, canopies, etc, ):
Not observed.

20, Maneuvers (turns, climbs, dives, etc, - sketch of flizht prth):
None, straight level flying.

21, Apnner of disepperrrnce; Faded cut gredually.
22. Effect on clouds; No clouds visible.
23. <Additionrl informrtion concerning object; None.

24, Werther conditions rnd lizht rt tine of sighting;
Clear, starlight only.

Neme end eddress of observer; Major Ha & Eq Squadron, Eichth

Air Force, Carswell AFB, Ft Worth; Capt m address, and
Occupation end hobbics:; SEMI residence Fort Worth, Texes.

Capt qr rilot; Mjor @iiprear Observer; Mrco. illum. Housewife.

Comments of Interrogrtor relstive to intelligence rnd cherreter of observer
(check neizhbors, police dept., FBI records, employer, etc, ); (See pece 4).

Me JOng@ggmihas en interim AEC Clearance; he is a Regular Air Force off
and is considered very reliable. Regu orce officer

Capt @aiiiee has & clearance and a position of umsual trust » 18 & pilot
and is considered very reliable. He is also a Reguler Air Force officer,

Mrs Wii, ic considered very reliable.
Did observor weer glesses, especirlly polrroid glesees rt tine of sightinz,

or wrs objoct viewed through canopy, window, or other trrensprrent meterirl?
No glasses. Observers were in the open,

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Reletive to Krdrr Sichtings
1, ke rrdrrs now operating on sround No redar sightings.
nr, Observetions of direction, rrnzse, speocd, nltitude rnd size of terete

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b, Did terzet execute rny turns? If so. wh-+ rngle (180°), etc, rnd
whrt Trdiue ve aurn. If rrdius of earn wes not observrble, how lonz dia the

terget stry in the the varn pnd wirt wes its speod?

c, Note perticulrrly eny seprretion of distent terset into sevorel
tersets upon rpprorch:

ad, Wes redrr blip on crthods rry tubs well defined rnd consistent with
sise of object; frint; frding, pulsrting rt regulrr rrte;

e, Did reader echo siznel disrpperr suddenly or zredurlly?
2. If rirbourne, when object wrs sizhted

ce, Were there rny redrr indications or extre noise on redio circuits;

bv, Give estimrtes of size, speed, neneuvers, etc;

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1, Teletype sequences of locrl werther conditions: None.

2, Winds rloft report: Nome

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3. lLocrl flight schedules of counercial, privrte rnd militrry rircre”s
flying in vicinity rt the tine;

(Check Cenrdirn rctivity if close to bordcr)

None.

4, Fossible relerses of testinz devices in vicinity sent rloft by Ordarnce,
Nevy, Air Force, Arny, Werther Units, Aeserrchn Orgenigretions or eny otha;

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obtrin computed or observed trejoctory of device (thedolite, rrdrr rerfinss,

etc,) Carswell Air Force Base Weather at 0857 released one balloon, sounding
type, 6 feet in diameter, natural color, string 100 feet long with a
radio instrument at the end.

5. If object contrcted eorrth, obdtrin soil srmlee within rnc withort ce-
pression or spot where object lnnded for purposes of marking ccomprrison of
soils,

No contact observed.

6, Obtein photoezrrphs (or orizinrl nogrtives) whore rvrilrble; if not, se
cure sketches of; None obtained.

e. Object ;

bo, Surrounding terrrin where object wrs observed

Cc, Plrce where object contrcted crrth (if this hrppened)
ad, Mrneuvers

©. Formrtion (if more thrn two)

7, Secure signed strtements. Attached.

8, Obtain fragments or physicrl evidence whcire possible,
None

Comments of Interrogator:
Report coincides with newspaper wire service story of observation

by pilot of seven objects in V Formtion flying over Boise, Idaho,
the night of 24 July 1949. Do

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HEADQUARTERS EIGHTH AIR FORCE
FORT WORTH. TEXAS

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE

25 July 1949

STATEMENT

On 24 July 1949 at approximmtely 2030 hours, ny wife called
to ny attention a flight of several objects flying almost
directly over our heads at a phenomenal rete of speed. They
were approximately seven in ‘nurber and were emitting a Dluish-
white light. I watched their flight from South to North until
they disappeared.

I certify that the ebove statement is true end correct to
the best of my knowledge;

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE

25 July 1949

STATEMENT

On 24 July 1949 at approximately 2030 hours, I saw what
appeared to be seven dully lighted objects in 4 type "Vv"
formation slightly to the West moving very rapidly from South
to North. The distance between lights apparently did not
change during the time they were visible, which indicated that
they might have all been on a single object. This forration

of lights was visible for only four or five seconds and finally
faded away into the Northern sky.

I certify that the above statement is true and correct to
the best of my knowledge;

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TENTATIVE
OBSERVERS DATA SHULT

Where Choice is Given, Circle Proper
Answers, or Insert Alswer

le Date of your observation: : Le sae 4,4 2
a Day Month Year
2e Date you reported the obServation: ae Eid ‘3° @
Day oo Month Year

3. What time was it when you sighted the object: — ? 7.)
ours ~~ Minutes

Zone: Eastern, (Central) Mountain, Pacific, oe
| Other

he Length of time object was observed. Estimate: 4

Hours Minutes Seconds

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Se Where observed: ( ase e7s  Ovek Crewe Ati)
Of

Bs Pits arrye Ser ae AIS? 4
s City or Town State Country
-6s~there were you at time of observation:
Inside building, In Car, (Outdoors,’ :
1 Other of}.
7+ Were you moving at any time during this sighting: Hie
| Yes or No»
8. Did you stop at any time during this sighting: .
Yes or No
9. If you were moving - give and miles per. hours

“~ Direction § speed

10. How was object observed: ( Naked eye )
Eyo glasses
Other glass (Window or Windshield)
Binoculars, Telescope, Theodolite
Other

ll. How did.you happen to notice the object: PS SoA. AJ tip, fre a>

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Describe what you saw as briefly as possible in the following spaces:

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ce. Color / 7) -¢ Pt Aes a de Size’, + “ ef

6. Number_ Sew ee fe f. Light brightness age

G+» Light color jie 8/4 4 YW He MOU i te
is Speed Ayrenel AN je Other

How did object disappear from view: Suddenl or Gradually )
Circle One

At any time did the object:
ae Change directions bh. Change speede ce Move behind something; Cloud,

House, Tree, de Blend with background. e. Decrease
Sane |); 7S

in sizee f. Decrease in brightness. ge Move in front of something.

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When you first lcoked at the object, what direction were you facing?

When you last saw the object, what direction were you facing?, é
In the following Sketch A, draw lines
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from the observer's eye to the circular
arc to show ths apparent elevation of the

Directly
object in the sky. Overhead
A. When first seen, label a.

Be. When last seen, label b.

Observer's Herizon
Eye
SKETCH A!

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18. On the following Sketch B, label a at
the apparent position of the object

when first seen and b at point last

Overhead

‘geene Trace the apparent path of

the object between points a and b.

If possibl® label 1, 2, 3, etc.,

along the traced path to show the

successivé ppsitions of the object

Horizon Observer's Horizon’
after equal jntervals of time dur- Bye
ing the sighting. SKETCH B

19. In Sketch C plbase show the yf.
observed features of the object
such as3
A. Apparent shape, (were edges
pointed or rounded), a :
Be. Apparent direction of motion
(show by arrow), and
C. Other details, exhaust, trails,
tails, surfaces, etc. SKETCH C
20. The sun and the moon are shown below as they appear in their correct relati've

sizes In this sketch D, show the apparent size of what you saw.

SUN OBJECT MUON
SKETCH D

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In your «1 words pleasn describe the sighting you observed. Use sketches
Af deelre', All observations from the time of first Sighting to the time
of Absa vithnes are important. Include a description of the weather,
wind, an + lout vonditions at the time of this sighting.
25 duly 1949
STATEMENT

On 2h July 1949 et approximmtely 2030 heurs, ry wifo cnllod
to ry attention ea flight of sevoral objocto flying rlmot
diroctly over our herds at a phenomnnal mte of epood. Thoy
wore approximately seven in nurbor and wero emittine a bluich-
white light. I watched their flight from Sth to North until

they disappeared. e

I cortify that the above stetermnt 4s true and correct to
the Rtg of my knowledos / |

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INCIDENT NO. 411
1. Date of Observation 2 July 19 Date of Interview 25 July 1049
2. Exact Time (local) 2030
3. Place of Observation Carswell,AF3, fort ‘orth, Texas, 32°71 North 97°27' .ust
lh. Position of observer round

5. What attracted attention to object ovement of lishts in sky.

6. Number of objects 7 in 30° y

7. Apparent size Formation as large as fist at urus length.

8. Color of object Dull white (like fluorescent dial on a clock)
9. Shape not stated

10. Altitude First soon at 70° then 15°

ll. Direction from observer First seen 270° then 330°
12. Distance from observer 5 Miles

13. Direction of flight of object(s) South to North

Uy. Time in sight l, Seconds

15- Speed 1000 MPH

16. Sound and odor None

17. Trail None

18. Luminosity Incandescent

19. Projections None

20. Maneuvers None, straizht level flight
21. Manner of disappearance Fuded out gradually
22. Effect on Clouds No clouds

23. Additional information concorning object
2l;. Weather Conditions Clear, starlight only

(over)

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Pago 2 Incident i411

Vame and address of observor; aj pene - & Ky Syd oth Ar, Cursweil 63

Fort orth, Texus
Occupution and hobbivcs; =

Radar observer
Pilot
Housewifo

Comments of Interrogator rolativo te intclligence and character of observer(s) 1

Considered vory reliable

NARRATIVO SUMMARY:

On 2 July 1949 at approximately 2050 hours, wy wife called to my attention
a flight of severul objects flyin- alnost directly over our heads at a phenomenal
rate of speed. They were approximatoly seven in nunber und were emitting a

bluish-white lisht. I watched their flight from South to North until they dis-

appeared.
/e/ CMMMMMnames, 2. tix, USAF

On 24 July 1949 at approximately 2030 hours, I saw what appeared to be
seven dully lishted objects in a type "V" forsation slizhtly to the West moving
very rapidly from South to North. The distanve betwoan lights upparertly did
not change durir= tho tine they were visible, which indicated that they mij;:ht
have all been on a sinzle object. This for:xtion of li.hts was visible for only
four or five seconds and finally faded away into the horthorn siy.

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FORT WORTH. TEXAS .
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SUBJECT: Report of Information Pertaining to Flying Disks

TO; Commending General
Air Meteriel Command
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Wright Field, Ohio
ATTN; MCIAXO

In compliance with current directives the attached reports
and statements of observers are submitted for your inforration.

FOR THE COMMANDING GENERAL;

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Guide to Investigation Lt Colonel, USAF
Unidentified Aerial Director of Intelligence
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