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observationa
in Wiesbaden at the same time and in the same aroa, it can be safely assumed that they
both observed the same demonstration.
3. Tha information in
in Air Force Letter 20o-5.
4. This information will terest to the Air Technical
Wright-Patterse Force,Base, Chio, AITENTION: ATTAA-2C.
APPROVED:
Roluant
ROBERT A. ELDER
Colonsl, USA 77 711
Chisf, ATI Branch
7-3719
DOWNGRADED'AT 3 YEAR INTERVALS)
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 1 YEARS.
DOD' DIR 52U0.10 -
2 INCLS.
1, Statement, Capt Dougher (NOAnCo)
2. Statement, Lt Stong
w/o ATIC
ATISDIB
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DISTRISUTION BY ORIGINATOR
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IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART. AGENCIES, EXCERT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR
INTELLIGENCE, USAF.
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INFC JEDEN/CG ADC ENT AFE COLO
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40 Captain Dougher was dowmtomm Wiesbaden and the initial "burst" appear
ed Nw of this location. The lights appeared to be e several miles away a t an unknown
altitude, but about 15 to the horizontal.
5. Captain Dougher is a pild
sidered to be very re able.
6. The weather at the time of observation was ids repar ted,
5000 feet 1600 5K
servai ion, but Capt Doughar was that this was rcraft.
1O0 ITER IEYEARS.
tanant Stong
. Lt Stong also reported that she saw no
two "reddish" colored lights going in opposite directions. approximately and West
When first sighted they wers close toge ther, but i in about two (2)mimtes the one go
ing East disappeared behind a building. The light going Wast, howaver, continued in
the sane general direction for about ten (lo) mimutes, finally nose-diving over and
disappearing into the clouds Lt Stong would not give an estimate of the speed,
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31AND 2, ASAMENDED ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCCD IN WHOLE CR IN PART, DYC AAUTEO STAIES AIR FORCE AGLNCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DINECTOR OF
INTELLIGUNCE, USAF.
ATI-1125-52
15-55470-1 CNT POENTING LEPICE
UNCLASSIFIED

distance to tho North.
Ths authenticity of this brief
and given by only one sourcs.
This object was: -
Wellan R'Swctre
WILLIAM R. GROSECLOSE
Captain, USAF
. Intelligencs Officer
INCLS.
DOWN DO1115200.10
UNCLASSIFIED
DISTRIBUTION BY ORIGINATOR
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1 cy Hanc stwood Station 6.
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31 AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF
INTELLIGENCE, USAF.
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; Sertes of six nal loons, connectee in
i vrtiedl string, sightad by UslF pilots near
Canadian horder in northern New York State.
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sighted at 18102 and it kept i0 sight for 60 mimutes. The A/C were
vectored into the area and then obser ved it visually. Th drifted
at a 90 degree angle th reported ind. A/C were located at 44degrees
35 mimuted latitude and 75degrees 15 minutes longitude, made
at all anglee Lts. Torres and Babbe have had two years experier and
their reliability is unquestionable. unquestionable. At the time time of sighting ,the of sighting ,th nd.was d.was
3/10 degrees at 60 knots. knots Ther 7as not. activity in in the the area at that area at. that
time that aight otherwise account the sighting. A sighting. A sketch of the object
will be enclosed. Passes wome made at th object,the clo sest being being 30 feet. 30 feet.
There other A/c in tha report.
APPROVED: APPR
bve ledue
DAVID D. MAC ARTHUR
CAPT. USAF
INTELLIGENCE
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12/YEAEG
DOD'DIR 5200.14
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ATISDIB
TOR Washington D.C.
ATIC74830
ce CG, Air Defense Command, Ent AFB, Colorado Springs, Colorado
1 ce CG, Eastern Air Defense Foree, Stewart AF9, NewburghNewyork
l ce CG, 4711 Air Defense Wing, Presque Isle, Maine
NOTS THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED: STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, SO U. S C. -
31 AND 32. AS AMENDEO ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHISITED BY LAW.
IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART. BY OTHER-THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE BRNICIES. EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF
INTELLIGENCE. USAF.
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25 J017 52
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SIGHTED BY TOW EEI TWO PILOTSTHIS SQUADRON ON 25 J LY5
PD SERIES OF 6 INFLATED BALLOONS MOUNTED VERTICALLY AND APPROXTMATE- -
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- PD FOUR TO FI E FEETJJJA
BELOW CONTAINER WAS HALF DIAMOND SAEEEE DIAMOND SHAPE SCREEN PD BELOW CONTAINER WAS HALF DIAMOND SAEEEEE
DRIFTING 25 MILES IN ONE HOUR PD HAD IN SIGHT ALL TIME PD METAL
EOX WAS METALLIC COLLOR PD FRAME WAS WOODISH IN COLOR PD VECTORED
INTO AREA AND THEN VISUAL OBSERVATION CMA BALLOONS DRIFTED AT 93
.
DEGREES ANGLE TO REPORTED WIND PD BOTH OFFICERS HAVE HAD TWO YEARS
FLYING EXPERIENCE AND RELIABILITY IS UNQUESTIONABLE PD OBSERVERS
WERE LOCATED AT 44 DEGREES 35 MINUTES LAT AND S 15 MINUTES
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WIND WAS 310 DEGREES AT 60 KNOTS PD NO CONDITIONS WHICH MIGHT ACC-

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JEPSN 136 ACTION 1952 JUL 26 (
12·21
OPOP JEPHQ (
DE JEPS ^$
OP 261315Z
FM CO 27TH FIGHTER INTCP SQ GRIFFISS AFB ROME NY
TO JEPHQ/DIR OF INTEL HQ USAF WASH 25 D C
JEDWP/AIR TECH INTEL CENTER WRIGHT-PATTERSON DAYTON OHIO
JEDEN/CG ENT AFB COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO (
JEPNB/CG EA
SIGHTED BY TOW EEEE TWO PILOTSTHIS SQUADRON ON 25 JULY
LY 4 DEFLATED BALLOONS ON SAME STRING PD APPROX I FEET BELOW :
COTTOM BALLOON WAS LOCATED AK A METAL CONTAINER PD FOUR TO FIVE FEETJJJA
BELOW CONTAINER WAS HALF DIAMOND SAEEEEE DIAMOND SHAPE SCREEN PD
DRIFTING 25 MILES IN ONE HOUR PD HAD IN SIGHT ALL TIME PD METAL
EOX WAS METALLIC COLLOR PD FRAME WAS WOODISH IN COLOR PD VECTORED
INTO AREA AND THEN VISUAL OBSERVATION CMA BALLOONS DRIFTED AT 93
DEGREES ANGLE TO REPORTED WIND PD BOTH OFFICERS HAVE HAD TWO YEARS
FLYING EXPERIENCE AND RELIABILITY IS UNQUESTIONABLE PD OBSERVERS
WERE LOCATED AT 44 DEGREES 35 MINUTES LAT AND 75 DEGREES 15 MINUTES
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WIND WAS 319 DEGREES AT 60 KNOTS PD NO CONDITIONS WHICH MIGHT ACC- -
OUNT FOR SIGHTING PD PHYSICAL FVIDENCE OF OBJECT CMA ONE DRAWING
PD PASSES WERE MADE AT OEJECT CLOSEST PASS BEING AT 3 FEET PD NO -
AIR TRAFFIC IN GENERAL AREA AT TIME OF SIGHTING PD END (
25/15UOZ JUL JEPSN
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Shartt, gry-wmis oceet ma 1. Tino st firne oigh1ng not oht.
vlolene tanedvors observed ny group e2 Date 13 iketehy.
sivtllans. Sbservoien i Haymard, Calif. at
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XDB147 !
JWPML 212
44JEPHQ JEDWP JEDEN JWPML 444 (
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ATTN ATIAA-2C ATTI
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(8) NONE 7.3719-3
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(10) 04182 ONE JET AIRCRAFT AT 550 AT SPEED OF 300
KNOTS PD C_1
25/1858Z JUL PU7
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JWPML 215Q
RR JEPHQ JEDWP JEDEN JWPML 444
DE JWPML 150A
R 251058Z
FM CG 28TH ADD HAMILTON AFB CALIFORNIA
TO JEPHQ /CG HQ USAF WASHINGTON 25 D C
JEDWP/CG WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB DAYTON OHIO
JEDEN /CG ENT AFB OLORADO SPRINGS COLO
JWPML/CO WADF HAMILTON AFB CALIFORNIA
/280ID 1860 FLYOBRPT
(1) UNUSUAL OBJECT REPORTED TO BE GRAY-WHITE IN COLOR CMA SPHERICAL
SHAPE MADE NO SOUND PD JET SPEED OR GREATER PD OBJECT APPEARED TO BE
HOPPING SIDEWAYS AND MAKING OTHER WISE VIOLENT MANRUVERS PD
(2)·REPORT RECEIVED AT 05Ø1Z CMA EXACT KNOWN PD
(3) VISUAL OBSERVATION FROM GROUND UN
(4) OBSERVERS AND OBJECT AT NH 5832 PD ESTIMATED ALTITUDE OBJCT
15, G00 FT HEADING IN MW DIRECTION PD
(5) OBJECT OBSERVED BY GROUP OF PEOPLE CMA NAMES AND NUMBER O ERSONS
UNKNOWN PD
(6) CLEAR
(.7) NONE 1 T
(8) NONE
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R 251058Z
FM CG 28TH ADD HAMILTON AFB CALIFORNIA
TO JEPHQ /C -
JEDWP/CG WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB DAYTON OHIO
JEDEN /CG ENT AFB OLORADO SPRINGS COLO
JWPML/CO WADF HAMILTON AFB CALIFORNIA
/280ID 1860 FLYOBRPT
(1) UNUSUAL OBJECT REPORTED TO BE GRAY-WHITE IN COLOR CMA SPHERICAL
SHAPE MADE NO SOUND PD JET SPEED OR GREATER PD OBJECT APPEARED TO BE
HOPPING SIDEWAYS AND MAKING OTHER WISE VIOLENT MANRUVERS PD :
(2) REPORT RECEIVED AT 0501Z CMA EXACT T OWN PD
OBSERVATION FROM GROUND UN
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considered to be very reliable.
A. of this rej eport.)
PREPARING CFFICER'S COMMENT:
Lt Stong was i mile closer to the initial "burst" of lights than was
Captain Dougher. Lt Stong's position was almost exactly between Captain Dougher's
original position and the direction in wh observed.
Jon
. GERALD M. JONES
Captain, USAF
ATI Branch
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DOWNGRADED'AT S YEAR INTERVALS;
DECLASSIFTED AFTER 12 YEARS.
DOD' DIR 5200.1D
UNCLASSIFIED
NOTE: THIS LOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, SO U S C -
3I AND 3Z, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED SY LAW.
IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF
INTELLIGENCE, USAF.
ATI-1125-52
13-55570-1 U.N. LOVE*NMENT PMINTIN.OIPICE

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JEPHQ A924
P JEDEN JEDWP 222 ACTION
DE JEPHO 03A 27 PI1 :31
P 271743Z P 2717452 .
FM HQ USAF WASHDC .
TO JEDEN/CG ADC ENT AFB COLORADO SPRINGS COLO
JEDUP/CG ATIC WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB OHIO JEDWP/CG ATIC WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB OHIO 4 a
FROM AFOIN 413S7 ATTN CLN ATIAA-2C FOLLOWING MSG FR FLT SVC CENTER FROM AFOIN 413S7 ATTN CLN ATIAA-2C FOLLOWING MSG FR FLT SVC CENTER :
OLMSTED AFB CMA PA. IS QUOTED FOR INFO CLN CIRVIS 1. OBJECT SIGHTED OLMSTED AFB C MA PA. IS QUOTED F IGHTED
WAS ROUND BRIGHT AND SHINY AND ESTIMATED TO BE 1ES TO 2S0 FEET IN WAS. DTe LTNT .
DIANETER. ALT ESTIMATED ATO BE 25 TO 3E,SSD FT. APPEARED TO BE :" .
DRIFTING WEST SOUTHWEST. OBSERVED BEFORE SUNSET 19ES MOUNTAIN TIME.
INDIVIDUAL OBJECT COULD BE SEEN AFTER SUNSET BUT NOT SURE. 2.
AT DOUGLAS WYO.
4.
CITY SOUTH DAKOTA 85E9 SCATTERED 12,S30 BROKEN WINDS ALOFT AT 7-3719
260/25K AT 20,338 260/30K A 9.000 O KNOW AIR TRAFFIC
DURING TIME IN AREA. * : 1
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(8) Negative.
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(10) Negat
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best of his ability and knowledge.
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31 AND 32. AS AMENOED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF
INTELLIGENCE, USAF.
UNCLASSIFIED
(CLASSIFICATION) 10-58670-1 U.S. GOVERNMENY PRINTING OFFICE:19O-O-SIB332

peed.
triangular fo wadge triangle
appearing objects nds.
They seemed t veling from w north of
the observer was locat tely 35038 latitude
and 10636' longitude. the time of this ob ation, ceiling was
unlimited and visibility was approximately 5 winds at this
time were north 16 MPH.
The rel is considered excellent.
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 18 DQD'DIR EZO.IE
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INCLS.
DISTRIBUTION BY ORIGINATOR
CTEL
CECURITY CRMAI
NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES S WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 5O U. S. C.—
31 AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF
INTELLIGENCE, USAF. NCLASSIFIET
(CLASSIFICATION) 10-558 FING OPFICE
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north of my pos -
50 miles. T
UNCLASSIFIED
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34th AIR DIVISION (DEFENSE)
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, NEW MEXICO
OIN 452.1 3 1 JUL 1952
SUBJEC LYOBRPT
TO: Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center
ATTN: ATIAA - 2c
. coe Base
Ohio
l. Air Intelligence 1952, are
submitted in 29 April 1952.
2. Require
July 1952.
3. One information copy of
. VERAL:
Gana Hhath
JAMES H. BARNETT
UNCLASSIFIED

RR JEPHQ JEDWP 222
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DE JWFKD 02
R 260840Z ZNJ A
1952 JUL 26
08'27
TO JEPHQ/DIR ÖF INTELLIGENCE HQ USAF WASH DC
JEDWP/ATIC ATIAA-2C WPAFB OHIO
INFO ZEN/CG ENT ÁFB COLO SPRINGS COLO .
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ZEN/CG WADF ATTN DIR INTELLIGENCE HAMILTON AFB CALIF
FR YAQQ-OIN-10804 PD FLYOBRPT PD /1/ EIGHT ORANGE
FORMATION CMA TRI VELING SPEE MA NEGATIVE
SOUND PD
/2/ 26 JULY 1952 0009 MST CMA LENGTH 0F SIGHTING TWO /2/ MINUTES PD
NEGATIVE : -
797 NEGATIVE ,
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FM CO 797TH ACAW SQ FORDLAND MO 3" -
TO JEPHQ/NA USAF VASHINGTON
JEDWP/URIGHT-PATTERS ON AFB ONIO/FOR ATIAA-2C
JEDEN/CG ENT AFB COLORAD COLO DOWNGRADED AT 8 YEAR NTERVAL
DECLASSIFIED AFTER I2 YEARS. DOD' DIR 6200.1D
JEDKF/CG CADF KSC MO
ZEN/CG53D ADIV T KER AFB OKLANOMA CITY OKLA .
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LYOBRT. /A/ SPHERICAL SHAPED FLYING ODJECT
ZONE/ CMA SIZE OF NOON IS TO THE NAKED EYE THOUGH NOT QUITE AS LARGE
CHA SILVER COLORED WITH YELLOW TINGE CMA LEFT NO-TRAIL OR EXNAUST CMA
1
NO VISIELE PROPULSION SYSTEN CMA DISAPPEARED IN A SWEEP-LIKE MOTION.
/2/ SIGHTED APPROXIMATELY 2958 CST CMA 26 JULY 1352 FOR APPROXIMATELY +
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7.3719-3
UNCLASSIFIED
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NINETEEN MINUTES /A9/ SMCLN LATITUDE SNCLN THIRTY EIGNT DEGREES
/3B/ CMA ZERO FOUR /C47 NUTES. OBJECT OBSERVED AT AN ANGLE ROX-
INATELY THIRTY DEGREES FROM THIS POINT MOVING EASTUARD

R 251620Z
FM. CINCUSAFE WIESBADEN GER
TO JEPHQ/COFS USAF WASH DC ATTN: AFOIN
JEDWP/CO ATIC WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB OHI
85y/E CO 4498 X. REF AFL 200-5. TW0 (2) AIR FORCE
OFFICERS INDEPENDENTLY SIGHTED FROM THE GROUND TWO (2) AND FOUR (4)
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS FOR TEN (15) AND FIFTEEN (15) MINUTES.
RESPECTIVELY NEAR WIESBADEN, GERNANY, AT 1930 ZEBRA HOURS ON 21 JULY.
FROM DESCRIPTIONS GIVEN THE SAME INCIDENT WAS OBSERVED BY BOTH, WHO
CLAIM NO OUTLINE OF THE OBJECT WAS SEEN BUT ONLY LIGHT OF LONG, SLENDER
SHAPE. SPEED APPEARED SLOW, ALTHOUGH UNKNOUN SIZE, ALTITUDE, AND DISTANCE (
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25/1643Z JUL JFPBV ,
UNCLA IED /

CMA A
CMA MISSOURI.
/6/ UNKNOWN. GENERAL WEATHER CONDITIONS FAIR.
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/7/ NONE
16/ NONE
/9/ NONE E INCIDENT REACHED THIS OFFICE CMA 5U JULY 1952.
/1/ NONE. CHECK - JRENCES
EEFORE OR AFTER EQUIPMENT PETURNED TO OPERATIONAL CONDITION.

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objeots flying in a southwest direction. They were very hi flying in
eohalon formation. The lead objeot would draw away and the other two objects
would olose in. They observed the objeots for approximateI inute before
they disagpeared.
4. 15 stated that one of his friends was a man who had a considerable
amount of experience in aviation, having This man
stated that he had like that".
5. Mr. 5. M. staying at aBeach, eaoh,
and will and will be
.
JOHN M SCHMEIZERJR.
Colonel, USAF
Deputy Chiof of Staff. 7-3719
Intelligence 1
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DOD' DIR 62OA.0 RVALS,
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DISTRIBUTION BY DRIGINATOR
UNCLASSIFIED.
NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL I DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, SO U. S. E--
IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES. EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR CF
INTELLIGENCE, USAF.
COvt -918331

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WAS CBJEC THE OROUND? Yos No
Nakod Eye
LJ Binoculars
C Toloscope
Theodolito
5.WAS DAR? 0 Yos
C.J By One Sot
CBy Two Sets
aBy Three Sets
WAS THE AIR? L Yoy OHo
LNC Observed Object
[()Intorception Attempted
CNO Intorcopt Attomptod
7 PT Yes
A/C Scramblad
Visual Contact Mada
CA/I Contact Made
No Contact Mado
NGD NY TIMC? Yes No
CJNormal
!uiolent
. Blinking
[uStoady
10. LENG 1.11-15 Seconds
151-5 Minutes
I"I Over 10 Minutes
11. REPORTING AOEN Number and Nailing Address
m anch thift
II. ASTRON NOMICAL DATA
WAS NOTED?
13. DCD OBJECT APPEAR TO ARCH DOWNAARD? II Yes JNo
4. DID OBJECT HAVE A TAIL? !! Yes CINo
15. DID OBJECT T APPEAR TO DISINTEGRATE? [IYes CTNo
16. TIME OF SIGHTING RELATIVE TO RISE INSET (Data From Air
CNight
C! Day
C Sunrise
Sunset
III. AIRCRAFT DATA
17 NOTED IN AREA? CHies
LcOne Aircraft
lNore Than One Aircraft
I. WAS ANY SOUND HEARD? 1Yes Tho
T9. WERE TIERE TNDICATICNS OF RIGH EACKGROUND NOISE Yas 10
?O. WAS THE OBJECT VIEMED ABOVE L5O ELEVATION? Yes C1No

d.
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V. EVALUATION
21. EVALUATION OF SOURCE: 22. DETAILS( PORT
- Excellent Good
Good K Fair
Fair Poor
Poor . Insufficient to Evaluate
Unreliable
Extremely Doubtful √
Hoax
23.
O Was Balloon Was Astronomical
O Probably Balloon Probably Anconomical
Poasibly Balloon D Possibly Astroncuical
Was Aircraft Others
ATIC Tost Form 331

1. The following information was received from the 25th OST
District, Detroi Revort, dated
4 August 1952:
issue of "The Press", an Oscoda, Michigan weekly newspaoer.
The date of the reported si-hting was 20 July l952.
VAT LONG LAST
FLYING SAUC CODA
disc Sunday ni ):30 p.m.
The white light, when first
from the south and traveling at a high rate of in a 1
northerly direction. It appeared directly over the Tavas
Point licht when first seen and
off and on as it moved through e SKYDECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEAFG
DOD DIE 5200.10
"T ran to the beach for a better view of the diso-like
object and stonoed to d termine if it was makin" any noise,"
Mrs.
flight," sne added.
UNCLASSIFIED
AIR FORCE-WPAFB-L-29 FEB 52 15M

7,000
8,000 65,000
9,000 70,000
10,000 75,000
12,000 80,000
14,000 . 85,000
16,000 90,000
altitude?
6. WERE ANY THUNDERSTORMS NOTED IN AREA?
(If yes, at what quadrant?
8. VISIBILITY WAS
tenths at feet. 5-/5 MILES.
tenths at feet.
.
ATIC Tont Form 333 (13 Aug 52
1

FRANK M. ALLEN
Lt CoLonel, USAV
Intelligence Officer
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DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTERVALS) .
DECLASSIFIED AFTER  YEARS. = '
DOD D1R 5200.10
.
:
Chief, Air Technical Intellignace Center, ATTN: ATIAA-20
UNCLASSIFIED
.
.

Flight Service Center by the AnTc Center at 19o5psT. Tolatype FLYOBRY T Wes submitted
by March Flight Service Conter 2l2l2lp July via Flight Sorvice Com Ications Systam.
Comments of Proparing Officer:
.
saucer, pos
two" is unknorm. Report does not otherwise indicate moro than one object.
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Weather observer
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roud, stlver objeet at 20,O0o'
:: Observer

was thoroughly familiar with planes, weather balloons, etc.
Object covered of approximately 1 seconds,
had no visible erodynanic features, had a bright afterglow and
a gyrating movement Object seemed to climb higher
every second d move from in front of a cumulus cloud to in back
of it, thus ving some estimate of distance. Object observed in
broad daylight. is too bad that this one was not much more
thoroughly investigated since there were two adult witnesses and
one 14-year old witness. It must be carried as unknown. I have
rated it as ∑4 C7.

was thoroughly familiar with planes, weathe lloons, etc.
Object covered oproximate scconds,
had no visible aerodynamic features, had a bright afterglow d
a gyrating movement. No sound Object seemed to climb higuer
every second and move from in front of a cumulus cloud to in back
of it, thus giving some estimate of distance. Object observed in
broad dayliaht otmouehtoro

abeeed 60 clinb hid
betore it Arge cumlus clond. The obwerver did not see the
objeet again.
The observer was located at 29 degreas mimuces 93
tomperature =
24 1, BRAr ONCL Ls Co1 USAP
Chief, vislon Wing Operations
DISTRIDUTION BY ORIGINATOR 87 021
Girsutor Intolligence,
Ghiof, Air Technical Intellt 5.0
Gulfport, Miss.
1 DOWNGRADED AT
DVOL WADI
NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WIJUNTHD MRANING OFTHE ESPIONAGE ACT. 5O U. S. C.--
31 AND 32. AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF
INTELLIGENCE, USAF.
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JEDEN/CG ENT AFB COLO
JEDST/ATRC SCOTT AFB ILL
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AERODYNAMIC FEATURES, HAD VERY BRIGHT AFTER-GLOW, GYRATING MOVEMENT, .
TREMENDOUS SPEED, PROPULSION SYS NOT VISIBLÉ, NO AUDIBLE SOUND. OBJ
TVL FR E ABOUT 4 DEG FR HORIZON TO SW, SEEMING TO CLIMB HIGHER EVERY
SEC. OBJ WAS IN VIEW ABOUT 45 SEC, BLOCKED FR VIEW BY LARGE CUMULUS
CLOUD. SIGHTED AT 1446, 22 JUL 52. SPEED EST OVER 1,030 MPH. ALT .
MIN 36 SEC. OBJ SIGHTED BY WVPOMOY, WEA OBSR FOR TRANS-TEX AIRLINES
AND ONE PSGR IN TICKET OFFICI CE. WEA COND AT UVALDE AT TIME OF SIGHTING'
CLOUD COND SCATTERED, CLOUD BASE 3,300 FT, VISIBILITY 15 MILES,
TEMPERATURE 96 DEG, DEW POINT 65 KNOWN ACFT IN AIR IN AREA. IND (
TOO STRONG FOR CROP DUSTERS.
28/2216Z JUL JWFYD . ONCLASSIFTED
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SECTION A
. When did you see the object:
Lul
Month 195
-
14:86PM (Circle One)
1.2 Time of day:
Hrs. Min.
Eastern d. Pacifio
Central e. Other
.c Mountain
(Circle One): Daylight Saving
Standard +
1.4 Circle one of following to indicate how certain you are
of your answer to above question l.2:
. : 3. @ Certain c Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d. Just a guess
f. Flying over
g. Other
.

saucers" on a nation wide scale.'
. "Confirmation has been made that thore are parties in Detroit
who are vacationing at or near Cscoda, lfichigan, with the above-
mentionod names. The home addresses are: lrs.
troit."
. any action
deemed appropriate. No further investigative action is contem nolated by
the Orfice of Special Investigations in this matter.
Kainls
JAMES H. CUNN
Lt Colonel, USAF
GREVED/ GRIAM02

Day .
SECTION B
6. What were you doing at the time
6.1 What had you been doing for the 30 minutes fore you saw the
objeot? Try to list the activity or activities, and the
approximate amount of time spent on each.
FaTlaa oin 2
. x.

East g. West
Southeast h. Northwest
8.1 What direction were you facing when the object disappeared?
(Circle One): a. North South
b. Northeast Southwest
C. East g. West
d. Southeast h. Northwest
8.2 Circle one of the following to indicate how certai
your answer to the above two questions. (8 and 8.1).
(a) Certain c. Not very sure
b.I Fairly certain d. Just a guess
.Were you wearing object? Circle One):
Yes or (No)
10. How was the object seen?
(Circle One): a. Through window glass 6 Through theodolite
b. Through windshield f. Through sun glasses
c. Through binoculars Through open space
d. Through telescope Other
the object?
u.1 CLOUDS (Circle One) 11.3 WEATHER (Circle One)
a. Clear sky B Dry
b. Hazy light rain
C Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
. Don't remember e. Don't remember
11.2 WIND (Circle One) 11.4
No wind a. Cold
Slight breeze b. Cool
c. Strong wind C. Warm
d. Don't remember d. Hot
July 82 0. Don't remember
14:3
UVA 30 5 96/95 K16/000/TWRS GU

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SECTION C
12. Estimate how long you - object? 450.
Hours Minutes Seconds
12.1 of
your answer to Question 12:
@ Certain o. Not very sure
b. Fairly sure d. Just a guess
13. Did the object look: (Circle One) Solid or Transparent?
14. Die ne
(Circle One for each question)
14.1 Change direction? Yea Don't know
14.2 Change speed? es Don't know
14.3 Change size? Yes Don't know
14.4 Change color? Yes 9999 :9 Don't know
14.5 Break up into parts or
explode? Yes Don't know
14.6 Give off smoke? Les Don't know
14.7 Change brightness? es Don't know
Y

18.3 Blend w (Circle One)
19. Which of the following objects same actual ze as the
object you saw? (Circle One):
@ Pea f. Automobile
b. Baseball g. Small airplane
c. Basketball h. Large airplane
d. Bicycle wheel 1. Dirigible
e. Office desk j. Other
19.1 following to
of your answer Question 19.
Certain Not very sure
t Doid W
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SECTION D
22. In the following sketch, imagine your eye at the point shown. Place an
"A" on the curved line to show how high the object was above the horizon
when you first saw it. Place a "B" to show where it was when when you
last saw it.
Overhead
T
Horizon
.
23. In the following sketch place an "A" at the position eobject was
when you first saw it, and a "B" its position when you last saw it.
12000 Overhead
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did you see nes?
1 27. In your
caused it?
28. Give the following information about yourself:
NAME Lasc Name FirstM Middle Name
ADDRESS Zone
Street City State
TELEPHONE NUMBER
What is your pr
Last School Attended
X
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Fuszy, ghostly, sperkling objeet ths
sise'of the moon, observed moving and hover-
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and addresses not available.
3. Description of object: Fuzzy, gho ling
4Altitude of object: Unknown. .
5. s Speed of object: Unknown.
6. T Time of observation: 220355z July 1952
7. Total of observation: 5 to 7 minutes.
8. Course taken by object: Firat sighted eight miles north of Dalles,
Oregon, heading south. After pausing ov
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 1£ YEARS.
DOD'DLR 5200.1Q
DISTRISUTION BY ORIGINATOR
DI HQ USAF
UNCLASSIFIED
HOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT.50 U.S.C.-
31 AND 32, AS AMENDED. TRANSMISSION OR THEF REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART. BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF
INTELLIGENCE, USAF.
(CLASSIFICATION)
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AIRI INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT
SUBJECT
vicinity of Manchester, New Harnoshira
AREA FROM (Agency)
Manchester, New Hampshire Grenier Air Forces Base, New Hampshire
DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION
21 July 1952 18 July l952
PREPARED BY (O/NCET) Oper & Train- SOURCE
Waltor E. Cook, Major USAF intOfricer Witness Obgervations
REFErences (C.hntrol nsmber, directine, prerioua report, ete., as appliceble)
FLYOSRPT Dated 21OOZ 14 July 1952
SUmMArY: (Enter comciee summery ofreport. Oive significance in final ono-sentence paragray inclorures at lower left.
.
Visible - 5 to 7 seconds
Tail appeared pi
object. .
Weather at time - 10,000 scattered
-
20,000 thin broken
20 miles visibility
Winds aloft 27 rees at
1
.
1. Statoment by Major Fisher
2. Statement by lst Lt. Feustal
3. Statenent by S/Sgt Schehl
4. Sketch of area
DISTRIRUTION BY ORIGINATOR
Original and 4 through channels to Director of Intelligence, Headquarte SAF,
Washington 25, D.C and ons direet to Chief, Ai ical
ATTN: ATIAA-2c, Vright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
NOTE THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNUTED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 5O U. S. C.—
3I AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS'IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, KIR EORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF
INTELLIGENCE, USAF.

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2. Object was traveling from vest to east at extreme high rate of speed.
red
to burn out.
The tail appesred
pink and blue with shades of yellow throughout entire object.
6. Weather at time 10,000 scattered, 20, 000 thin broken, V 20
knots.
.
ROTE; THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTINGEME CAT VOMALDERENSEOR-THEUNITES ATES WITHIN THE MEANING G OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 5O U. S. C.—
AND 3,AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THS-AEVCLATION-OR-FIS CONTENTS LZ.ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PRONIBITED BY LAW.
" NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN-UNITED STATESAIR FORCE AGENCIES EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF
USAF.
(CLASSIFICATION) 0-918332

one to two seconds, then suddenly faded on sight. Asswning
that this mass was in the imnediate vicinity of Manchester,
I would estimate its speed at two thousand miles per hour.
If this mass were at a greater distance the Speed would be substantially increased..
Sketch below is mass:
busTiit
(5-Buant uhit
COURIA HNPORAATION .
RESRIOFED
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later the main body of the objoct faded before reaching the earth,
probably about two or three thousand foet. This estimate of
altitude would seem close if the object was the size of an air-
craft or siniler size.
1
In conclusion
similar heavenly body.
Hill -
stil
WILLIAM L. FEUSTEL
1st Lt, USAF
: mE

. watched by tho tover. At this time an object appoare in the sky
moving at a fast rate from the west towards the east,
3. The object ves at about goo or ggo I feet when it first
appeared and descended before it Lew over Nanchester. .
The object seemed to be a brilliant yellow vss about 2o0 fect
in dianeter. , Estimated speed le object wes in excess of lnoo
mites per hour.
from west to east on a downhill course, It was blue, yellow and
pink in color and seened to have a bail the a comet. The objeet
a
312-4 SECURHPATTRGRMAHON

Ie. Miiliast. Schunleht, atlas Construction Coging guerir, Franch Horocco toyee, at 3en-
a BRTEF OF O TICTS A white cloudy
affect wos sem ou the rizon about ths siz of ordinirg white ep
sol would appear on the horizon. broalters. it ws aroxtmatoly ao tines us lor Is as an oceen going vas-
this object moved toward ths witnesues from bhe horizon. As it noved Ori inating from a southwost diraotion,
toward the witnesses, there onanated fros it an orange colored bell like
1 a large sxarohlight apprordoataly l/s thn size of tho sun. The ball wopearad above the horizo
the horizon could just be saen bohind Lhe object. Movetent, was very slow-
-n-at auprotinataly tho same soued a vessel aight move in fron the hor-
icon. It then disdo,eared inte the wat r at a repid rabs of descent. Ts
horison was elaarly viadbla bahind the sintding object during this' tine.
botve. D 7930 hours on
nutes.
nuked eye.
DOWNGRADED AT DG UNCLASSIFIED
DECLAS 7-3719 -1 77234
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Walshington 440 Hocunton PEMORC 1410 Northwood
LOpen ai 320
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AF FORM 152-PART I UNCLASSIFIED (CLASSIFICATION) (35)
APPROVED1 JUNE 1948
COUNTRY JAPAN REPORT NO.
IR 32-52
AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT
SUBJECT
FLYOBRPT D.1
AREA REPORTED ON FROM(Ayracy) Deputy for Intelligence, Japan
North Honshu, Japan Air Defense Force, APO 710
DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION
13 August 1952 23 July 1952 F-3
PREPARED DY (OEFP) Captain John H. Sidenberg SOURCE
Winz Intelligenca Officer 35th Fighter-Int
REsEPencIs (Cbnerol numbrr, directiee, previose report, re., as eppiicable)
AFL 200-5, 29 Apri1 1952
SUMMARY: (Eniet coMeia ruMmaT t inclosuree af lower
The following licht sighted F-94
pilot near Misawa Air Base, Japa The light approached the aireraft from behind,
maintained its position for a few seconds and then disappeared downwerd out of
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This Light had no strange glow nor
and I was indicating about 285 light on
another aircraft flying 5oo feet n my aircraft. No other aircraft were reported
in my immediate vicinity. Visual contact was not made after its erratic maneuver.
I am sure it was not a reflection from/or in my eircraft. Weather was Cavu. The
entire incident lasted not more than 15 seconis.
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D/1 FEAF Comment:
The "strange phenomena" referred to in the statemtak by Captain Lamb was
a very bright light which appeared to be located along the coast of Hokkaido
at
The radar directing his attention to the scope at the
time of the encounter. The object dove out of sight juat a l0okred cut, The
pilot rolled hard toward the object and tried to follow it but reported
that it disappeared very rapidly. A search of the araa showed nothing unusual
after the brief observation.
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CHARLES Y. BANFILL
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Fort Knox, Ky. 7-25-52
Air Foroe Intell igencez
Dear Sirs:
I want to report a strange object I saw at ll:00 p.m.
on the night of July 23-52. Also I have a rough sketch o the objeat
and will enclose with this letter. Below is how I saw it.
7-23-52 I went outside about the sky, for I had read in the
after that I begin looking for ther, for I had previously saw
them in 1948 & 1949. I live in Russel Co. which is located in
time I saw objee
while I velwed it, It moved in a boumeing lise to the North for
what I thought to be 5 to 10 miles, then it seemed to make a
xxx slight swinging motion, and then it begin a dive toward the
earth for what seemed to be 5oo ft. and it looked as if it just
it, It
looked about 2 to 3 aross it.
sketch I have IED
submited resemb - here in
Russel Springs, and st ave
read quite a lot about Flying Saucers, and so I duty
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had no visible aerodynamic features, had a bright aftergiot and
. a gyrating movement. Object seemed to climb higie.
every second and move from n front of a cumulus cloud to i.: back
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e. Flying g over a city?
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doing at th the object?
6.11 the object?
Try to list the activity or activities and the approximat e amount
of _time spent on each.
b. Northeast f. Southwest
. c. East g. West
d. Southeast h. Northwest
7.2 H How fast were you moving? miles per hour.
7.3 Did you stop at any time while you were lookin object?
(Circle One): Yes or No
first saw the object?
(Circle One): a. North e. South
b. Northeast f. Southwest
c. East g. West
= d. Southeast and up. h. Northwest

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10. How was the object seen?
(Circle One): a. Through window glass e. Through theodolite
b. Through windshield f. Through sunglasses
C. Through binoculars g• Through open space
a. Through telescope h. Other
11. What do you rem saw the
object?
. 11.3 WEATHER
a.Clear sky a. Dry)
b. Hazy Fog, Mist, or light rain
C. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. e.I Don't remember
11.2 WIND (Circle One) 11.4
a. No wind Cold
b. Slight breeze b. Cool
Strong wind C. Warm
Don't remember d. Hot .
e. Don't remember
SECTIONC
12. Estimate how long you saw the object? 4-5
Hours Minutes Seconds

(Circle One for each question)
14.1 Change direction? Yes No Don't know
14.2 Change speed? Yes No Don't know
14.3 Change size? Les No Don't know
14.4 Change color? Les No Don't know
14.5 Break up into parts or Yes NO Don't know
explode?
14.6 Give off smoke? Yes No Don't know
14.7 Change brightness? Yes Don't know
14.8 Flicker, throb, or Yes No Don't know
pulsate?
14.9 Remain motionless? Yes NO Don't know
15. I Don't know
telvery hiy
16. Tell in a few words the following th
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17. there? 6 -7
Draw a picture of how they were arranged an arrow to show the
direction they were traveling.
18. Did the object at any time:
18.1 Move behind something? (Circle One) Yes No Don't know
IF you answered YES, th S l behind.

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18.21 Move in front of something? (Circle One) Yes (No) Don't kuow
IF you answered YEs, then tell what front of.
18.3 E Blend with the background? (Circle One) Yes N Don't know
19. Which of the following objects e object
you saw? (Circle One):
a. Pea f. Automobile
b. Baseball g. Small airplane
fee c. Basketball h. Large airplane
d. Bicycle wheel i. Dirigible
pzq 8. e. Office desk Other
19.1 Circle one of the following to in your
answer to Question 19.
. Certain Not very sure
a. c.
b. Fairly certain d. Uncertain
20. nings about the object:
20.1 How high above the earth was it? feet.
20.2 How far was it from you? feet or feet or miles.
20.3 How fast was it going? miles per hour
20.4 Circle one of the following to indicate how certain: Circle one of the following to indicate how certain you ar your
answer to the above questions: answer to the above questions:
a. Certain Not very sure
b. I Fairly certain Just a guess
21. How did the object disappear . from view?
(Circle One): Suddenly C. Other
b. Gradually d. Don't remember ugrtherm
tarigon
SECTION D
22. In the following sketch, imagine your eye at the point showm. Place an "A"
on the curved line to show how high the object was above the horizon
(skyline) when you first saw it. Place a "B" to show where it was when
you last saw it. Overhead
SOUTH
NORTIt ..Horizon
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28. Give the following information about yourself:
NAME Last Name First Name Middle Name
Sex _M
S the object?
(Circle One): No
(Circle One): Yes or
29.2 Please list their names and addresses:
MisS ABERDEEN, S.D.
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Lave been tromelin af 2000 -3000

me with your letter of August 28th which I
have comple ted to the best of my ability.
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Lotitions in Welsbaden. Objeets Were "bright
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(1) OBJECT APPEARD SEVERAL MILES IN LENGTH. SILVER ON TIP CMA
BLACK ON BOTTOM. OBJECT APPEARD CMA DISAPPEARED AND REQPPEARED
SEVRAL TIMES. OBSERVER RELIEVED BY SEVERAL PEOPLE WHO ALSO REPORT
SIGHTING OF OBJECT. ONE HALF OF PEOPLE REPORT IT AS A SUNSET PLAYING (
ON CLOUDS. OTHER HALF UN ED. ALTITIDECAND NOWN.
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(I) ONE OBJECT APPEARED AS BRIGHT RED LIGHT, APPEARING STATIONERY FOR
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OBJECT CHANGED FROM BRIGHT RED TO BLUE
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(3) VISUAL FROM GROUND
(4) SIGHTED FROM ATOP MT TAMALPAIS NH 235B. 0 OKLAND
AREA AT ESTIMATED ALTITUDE OF 1Z-15,SED FT.
(5) OBJECT OBSERVED BY CAPTAIN CONREY, 66STH AC&W SQ MT TAMALPAIS AND 7-3719.
FOUR OTHERS OF 66STH AC&W SQ, NAMES UNKNOWN. CAPT ONREY 1
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28 0ID 1883 FLYOBRPT
CORRECTION T0 MSG 28 0ID 1862 FLYOBRPT PAR CHANGE 051OZ 24
JUL 1952 T0 READ 05102 25 JUL 1952 PD
CORRECTION T0 MSG 28 0ID 1861 FLYOBRPT T PAR TWO CHANGE 0405Z 24
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elx (26) nlnutes, and twenty (Go) seends gest.
2r0 (2) Bircrart Cron the U3th Fighter :ramblad
to intarcept this objeeb. Tha Pilots alghtod this a objaet burb estinated the altitaude to
be far boyoud the capoblllty of slreraft, She flrob ioprogalan by the Pilots vas chnts
thls obgees was a 9tEr,
feding telllanc viowly in thlo report.
Aefando WarEllhaneyp:
AACAMP MEII NACELIAAY
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DOWNGRADED'AT 3 YEAR INTERVALM
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 1R YEARS.
DOD' DIR 5200.10
7 ENCLS.
2. Sbatemen, A/1c7 Reld, dtd 26 dul 52
3. Statament, A/ic 0'Hourta, dtd 26 Jul 52
Statement, A/1c Sorrell, dtd 26 Jul 52
scatarent, Aic Lesko, dtd  Jul S2 UNCI SSIFIED.
Stataent, A/AC 111l, dtd 26 Jul 52
DISTRIBUTION BY ORIGINATOR
Laro ey CG, AD 3. Into cy 2 cy3t
Lafo ey CO, KADB Chiet, Air Teclnleal Intell Dr Dntell
C7 NDC Lenter, ArTl ATLAA-20 Ig UBAW
1n Woah 25 nO
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