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sample. The d eposit on one side was in waves such as would ocour if hot "sm ke"
gases passed over it athigh soeeds. The deposit was gray in color when separated
and powdered. X-ray diffraction methods revealed that conteined one crystalline
material, ectrographic tests indicated that the metallic elements
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A1 matrix Zn, Sn, Mn 0.01 -.10%
Cu 1 - 10% Bi, Ca 0.02 - 0.2%
Fe 0.2 - 1.0% Pb, Ni. 0.05 - 0.5%
Si 1.0 - 2.0% Ti 0.001- 0.01%
Mg 0.02- 0.107 Traces
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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE FILE NO. DATE
THE INSPECTOR GENERAL 24-24 14 Sept t 1949
OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS REPORT MADE BY
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION LOUIS H. COLEMAN
TITLE REPORT MADE AT
SIGHTING OF FLYING DISC DO #9, Barksdale AFB,La.
(Fragment of Metal found PERIOD
on Canal and Bourbon Street 15, 19, 22 August 1949
Intersection, New Orleans, La.) OFFICE OF ORIGIN
On 13 August 1949 DO #9, Barksdale AFB, La.
STATUS
CLOSED
CHARACTER
SPECIAL INQUIRY - UNCONVENTIONAL AIRCRAFT
REFERENCE
None This is an initial report.
SYNOPSIS
on 13 August 1949, at appro 2145 hours, a metal
object allegedly fell to pavement at the intersection of
Canal and Bourbon Streets in New Orleans Louisiana. This
object cis pie-shaped apparently metal alloy const truction.
The exterior is covered substance while under-
neath the metal is 9i1 color. Two (2) sides
of the object are rough, indicating that the metal may have
been broken from larger The rounded edge of the
is is apparently a 8 finished edge. edge. The object varies aries in
thickness thickness from from appro appr oximately ximately one-eighth inch (1/8") to one-
half inch (1/2"). Witnesses to this incident this incident were Patrolman
of the New Orleans City Police,
for the
Illinois Central Railroad, and Mr . news
vendor. Buildings in the vicinity vicinity of alleged incident were
examined with negative results to to determine if the object
fell from build
TAVALSI
5200.10 CLOSED GAT
QDIE DECLASSIFIWD AFTER 12 YEARS.
DQD DIR 52C0.10
DISTRIBUTION ACTION COPY FORWARDED TO FILE STAMP
CG, AMC, Wright- Commanding General
Patterson AFB, Air Materiel Command
Dayton, Ohio Wright-Fatterson AFB
(Action cy) 2 Dayton, Ohio
HQ OSI 2
3d Region Commander 1
DO #5 (Info cy) 1
DO #9, File 1 APPROVED
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EdwandR.7od.
ENDWARD R. FORD {
Major, USAF UNCLASSIFIED
District Commander.
AFHQ FORM Replaces AFCSI Form 4, 23 18-5774-1-1 U. 3. GOVERNMENT PRIN PRINTING OFPICE
15 JAN 49 0-208
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13 Augus t 1949, at the intersection of Canal and Bourbcn Streets.
At this time, heard sharp explosion and after a
lapse of fiv minutes, hirring sound which ended in the
clattering metal the apl xima tely
ten feet from where standing Mr
did not observe th bject unti. t had struck the
pavement, at hich time took the object into custcay, and
also the name one itness, a Mr. OI
Street. to Mr there was no
evidence of exhaust or any odor connected with the object.
Mr. described the whirring noise which he heard as
similar to a scream. Mr checked buildings in the
immediate vicinity to ascertain if the object could have failen
from one (1) ings. but there was no of
such.
Mr.H turned turned this object object over to OSI Agents Agents
and and the object is the object now now in the custody custody of of OSI headquarters, heado uarters
Barksdale Barksdale Air Air Louisiana. Louisiana.
2. 2. Street, Street.
for the Illinois Central Railroad,
revealed on 15 August that on the night of 13 1949,
at at approximately 2145 hours, hours, he and and his wife wife were were sitting in
their car car parked at the intersection of of Canal and Bourbon Streets.
The automobile automobile was parked approxinately approximately four (4) 4 car lengths
from the place of impact of the object Mr. did not
observe the object in flight, but did scene as soon
he heard the clatter of metal on the sidewalk and saw crowd
begin to gather. According to Mr. the first person who
noted the object was a news vendor at the intersection who Was
identified as Etr
related that an unidentiiied cab driver had observed the incident
and urged the news vendor to contact local newspapers and report
the "flying disc" Mr. also stated that the policeman
on duty at the intersection was not aware or the object until
he was called to the scene by a or crowd which gathered.
Mr. did not smok fumes in the vicinity of
the
3. On 22 August 1949, Mre
Street, identified himself as the news vendor who had first
observed the object wnich struck the pavement on 13 August 1949.
Er. was approximately ten (10) to twenty (20) feet from
the point of impact and object which narrowly missed 8
pedestrian. The object came from
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The exterior is covered with sooty substance while under-
neath the metal is silvery-gray color Two (2) sides of
object ough, indicating that the metal may have been
broken from larger The rounded edge of the object
is apparently a finished edge The object varies in thickness
tely -half inch
(1/2"). (1/2")
It should be noted that that the the only information
indicating that the object came the air the air was from Patrolman
which was was reported in Paragraph 1 above above. Contrary to
Patrolman 9 statement, statement, the two two (2) additional witnesses
reported that was not aware the object until until he
was called to the scene from his traffic duties after the dis-
covery covery of of the object. object Mr. Mr. news vendor, ndor, stated that
he did not see the object lest until it had struck hod the pavement ement
and later stated that it had fallen from the air.
INCLOSURES:
FOR COMMANDING GENERAL, AIR MATERIEL COMMAND WRIGHT PATTERSON
AIR FORCE BASE, DAYTON OHIO:
Two (2) each photographs, four (4) views of object.
FOR HEADQUARTERS OSI, WASHINGTON, D. C.:
One (1) each above listed
UNCLASSIFIED
CLOSED
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14 September 1949
13Y>
SUBJECT: SIGHTING OF FLYING DISC
(Fragment of Metal Found
On Canal and Bourbon Street
Intersection, New
On 13 August 1949
SPECIAL INQUIRY AIRCRAFT
TO: Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio
1. Transmitted herewith is Closed Report f Investi-
gation regarding above Subject.
2. 9th District bes any further
action in this case.
EhuandR.7od.
1 Incl: EDWARD R. FORD EDWARD R. FORD
Rpt of Invest (2) Major, USAF
District Commander
24-24 (14 Sept 49) lst Ind a SEP 30 1949 MC LAXS/GWT/amc
Hq AMC, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio
TO: The Inspector Investi-
gations, Barksdale AFB, La.
DOD DIB 5200.10 DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEARS. Request metal fragments mentioned orwarded
OWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTERVALS; this Headquarters, attention: MCIAxS.
FOR THE COMANDI GENERAL:
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Inol: W/D HAROLD E. WATSON F'
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Intell S .
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