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Unidentified Flying Objects

Director of Intelligence
ATTH: AFOIN-V/TC
Headquarters iSsAPF
Washington 25, D.C.

1. ‘he attached revort, together with photographs, are forwarded
for your information. These photograohs were analyzed by two photo~
graphic analysts at this Command and (iecussed with an astronoze.

2. It was concluded that the a ject which can be seon in the sky
on these photogr: ahs is the moon, the unusual shape being caused by
the movement of the noon, during the time exposure (probably five to
ten minutes). The variation in brilliance along the imaze probatly
was caused by clouds dimming the moon during portions of the time.

‘3. <A new moon cane up on 18 March 190. On 20 March 199, at
the time of the evening indicated (1730 and 1690 hours), a sharply
defined crescent would be the only portion of the moon illuminated.
This further confirms the above conclusion.

lk. In addition, a close look at the photorraph (see lower ri-ht
hand corner) shows a streak of light which is typical of thet caused
by a moving ground vehicle on a time exposed photograph.

5. Wo further action on this incident is contenpiated by this
Command.

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The attached copy of letter dated & December 1950 with inclosures is forwarded as a
matter of information to your office.

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Unidentified Flying Objects | /

Director of Intelligence
ATTN: AFOIN-V/1C
Headquarters USAF
Washington 25, D. C.

1. ‘the attached report, together with photographs, are forwarded
for your information. These photograohs were analyzed by tao photo-
graphic analysts at this Command and (iecussed nith an astrononer.

2. It was concluded that the aject. which can be seen in the sky
on these photogrephs is the moon, the unusual shape being caused by
the movement of the moon, during the time exposure (probably five to
ten minutes). The variation in brilliance along the image probatly
was caused by clouds dimming the moon during portions of the time.

3. A new moon came up on 18 March 190. On 20 March 199, at
the time of the evening indicated (1730 and 1600 hours), a sharply
defined crescent would be the only portion of the moon illuminated.
This further confirms the above conclusion.

lk. In addition, a close look at the photograph (see lower ri7ht
hand corner) shows a streak of light which is typical of that caused
by a moving ground vehicle on a time exposed photograph.

5. Wo further action on this , incident is contemplated by this
Command. :

FOR THE COMMANDING GENERALs

lk, Incle: # a: Vices E. VATSON

1. Ltr fr Underhill, 12- Colonel, USAF

2. Ltr fr 2d istrict vit Chief, Intelligence Department

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE |
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON

THE INSPECTOR GENERAL USAF
2D DISTRICT OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS

= 67 BROAD STREET
NEW YORK 4, NEW YORK

IN REPLY :
REFER TO: 2);0176 : 8 Necember 1950
SUPJECT: UNYRRHTLI. STUDIO
17 Park ‘Place | /3 él
New York 7, New York : IC
SPECIAL INQUIRY , a2 ~~
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TO -s Director of Special Investications g 3 o f
Headquarters United States Air Force

Washington 255 De Co

le On 2 Necem ffice recoived a letter from JAI
Studio, photo:ranhors New York 7, ". Ye, which contained

an inquiry concerning the identity of an obje covered on a photo-
graphic print. The letter, signed by » Manager, advised:
that the picture had been taken 20 May 1950 (later determined to ta 20

“March 1950), but that the negative had just recently been printed.

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2. On kh Decamb cial Agent CNITH, this office,
interviewed Mr and Mr. » owner of the
Underhill Studio. In a joint interview, the following information was

obtaineds

The photograph, a nirht view of Marhattan, was taken on
20 March 1950 (not on 20 May 1950 as stated in letter from
FFULNFR dated 1 Decomber 1950) at some time between 1730 and
1200 hours. Photorraph was taken IE Lookin southe
west from a pedestrian walk near the ¢ side of the Queens-
boro Pridce. The Queensboro ridge extends across the Fast
River and Welfare Island, fron Fast 59th Street in Manhattan
Porouvh of New York City, to Queens Foulevard in Qucens Porough
of Yew York City. Photorvraph was taken with an Cx10 view
camera with medium lens, butgigggewas not suro if he
used an Instantareous Shutter or a Cap (Tine) Fxposure,
Another photorraph taken immediately prior to the one in
question did not reveal ary object such as shown on the print
in question. The photorraph titlod "!irht Lirhte from Quecnge
boro fridre" was taken for uso as a postcard view, requested
by arid delivered to Mr. of the Herbert F. Covert Creet-

ing. Cards Company, t, Kew York, '. Y. <n

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Ltr. 2D OSI, file 2h-178, Subdje™qQP STUDIO, to Hq OSI, dtd 6 Dec 50.

advised he telieved that the object on the photograph was
brushed out prior to delivery to Mr.

ated that he did not notice any object in
the air whatsoever prior to or after takin- the questioned
photorraph, but that he does not believe that the olject is
a film or lens defect,

“WEMastated that he intended to send the photograph
to the Air Force some months ago, but becare so busy that

he had forgotten atout it until a recent date,

3. Inclosed for your information are copies, in duplicate,
of the letter from Underhill Studio, a reprint of the original
photograph and an enlargement of a portion thereof, No further in-
vestigative activity is contemplated by this office unless requested

by your Headquarters.

3 Incles (in dup) HS 4

Aa indicated above, Colonel, USAF
District Commander

a cc: CG, AMC, Wright-Patterson AFB,
Dayton, Chio (MCIS) w/3 Inols
(in dup).

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