PROJECT BLUE BOOK

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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
I.DATE 2LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
About June 1955 KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON 0 Was Balloon
0 Probably Balloon
3. DATE-TIME GROUP 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION E Possibly Balloon
Local 2200 Ground-Visual Ground-Radar 0 Was Aircraft
000 Probably Aircraft
GMT Air-Visual Air-Intercept Radar Possibly Aircraft
5. PHOTOS 6. SOURCE 0 Was Astronomical
Yes 0 Probably Astronomical
No civilian 0 Possibly Astronomical
7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS . COURSE COURSE d. OtherUnreliable Rot d, OtherUnreliable Rpt.
not given given one one (1) not given 0 Insufficient Data for Evaluation
Unknown Unknown
10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING 11. COMMENTS
Large, shiny metal ball appeared low over Object reported lyr after sighting.
observer. Came to a stop, then left with Too old to investigate. Witness
a high rate of speed. States he heard "Saucer" enthusiast. Unreliable "Saucer" enthusiast. Unreliable
"chug chug" sound. Reported to FBI who "chug chug" sound. Reported to FBI who report.
forwarded it to AF OSI.
ATIC FORM 329 (REV 26 SEP 52)

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Hq USAF, 2OD OSI 2h-O-232, 23 Oct 56, Subject: Unidentified Flying
Objects
250DI 1st Ind 25 00T 1956
Headquarters, 25th Air Division (Defense), McChord AFB, Washington
TO: Commander, Flight 1-A, L602d Air Intelligence Service Squadron,
McChord Air Force Base, Washington
Forwarded for your information and necessary action.
FOR THE COMMANDER:
ladake
1 Incl USAP
n/c et Adjutant
Incl # 2
2

CXCURITY CLASS(PICATIOH (AM)
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DISPOSITION FORM
THENO. SUBJECT
AISLA UFCB Report
O FROM DATE COMMENT NO. 1
Gemmandor L6C2d AISS OIC F1t 1-A 4602d AISS 2 Nov 1956
Ent AFB, Colorado MaChord AFB, Washington Capt von Marbod/rdb/116
1. Reference is made to attached correspondence received by
tris Flight. It is recoumended that this Flight be notified whether
or net aeticn ahould be taken to interview Sgt Gordon Richarison.
If an interview is contemelated it is recommended that the under-
siened be put cn orders to accomplish necessary aotion,
ARNOLD F. VON MARDOD, CaptAiN, USAF ARNOLD F. VON MARBOD, Captain, USA
Officer in Cherge. Officer in Charge.
Inel # 1
22 WHIgH VAm2 UOZ 10--5159:-3 4 U GORNT A

AISOC 20 November 1956
SUBJUCT: UPOB Report
TO: Commander
Air Technical Intelligence Center
ATTN: AMIN 4EA
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Onio
1.
2.
livesolgaee cne Doures Ilsued In Cie correspondence.
3. Request you advise 3. Request you advise this his organization of any organization of any action necessary necessary
regarding the inclosed correspondence.
FOR THE COMMANDER: FOR THE COMMANDER:
2 Incls 2 Incls CHARLES W. GODSEY
1. 1. D/2 fr Flt l-A D/ fr Flt l-A Captain, USAF Captain, USAF
2. Ltr fr 20th D, CSI Ti92y20 CST Assistant Adjutant A
w/ind fr 25th AD (Def)
w/l Incl
6402 0313

apot investigation. :
AFOIN-4B b. It appears odd that an objeet as large as described,
And appearing at low altitude over a fairly large town during a
t. was not observs
e. miles
AFOIN-4C northwest of Kennawick, has an established U. 3. weather bureau rAw An
palloon-launching station. Balloons ars launched every six hours,
was east-goutheast. Cur experiapce has shown that although pibal
hany, due to sithas Veakages or wind condi tions, will remain at a
AFOIN-4F low rising again or dropping.
S. "flying saucer
enthusiast." His statanebu that ne has been "intarested in flying
saucers for years dnd has "read everything on the subject confirm PERM
this.
OTHERS TEMP
UNCLASSIFIED 90 DAYS
INITIAL
ATIC FORM H4(REV 20 FEB 56) ROUTING AND COORDINATION SHEET AF-WP-O-29 MA 4 1*1

AFOIN-4A Kennewiek sighting; the information is being used as part of the
jlata in our continuing program for the study and analysis of uni-
pentiried aerial objects; and that his interest in the matter is
aoprociated.
c.
AFOIN-4B that as an officer of the law he is certainly aware that unless any
Incidant is reported immediately it is of limited value for investi-
gation.
d. If desired, itens under bovs
AFOIN-4C be de part of the correspe
e. asandard I USAy UrO questionnaire torether with Form
Cbservers Instruotion Sheet," be Bent to Sgt Richardson
AFOIN-4D some nember of your fiald unit would be desirable in that it will
hecord an opportunity to study or make scme observation of the type
bf personality involved.
ANDER
AFOIN-4E
31 100.56
DI2LVICHED WALLACE W. ELWOOD
In6l 1st Lt., USAF
FBI Rot, dtd 12 June 56
4 a Ajutant
This indorsenenniLs
of SOURG PERM
TEMP
OTHERS UNCLASSI
90 DAYS
SINITIAL
ATIC FORM 144 (REV 20 FEB 56) ROUTING AND COORDINATION SHEET AF-WP-O-29 MAR 56 35M

<:
Richardson stated that he had never told anyone about this matter and had
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"never pay any attention to what he says". Gordon prefaced his remarks
by stating that he realizes his information sounds like a "nut complaint"
.but a3sures the writer that this is not so.
Richardson stated that the ball had left a trail of fire until it stopped
and then emitted no fire or smoke. Richardson descrided the ball as per-
fectly spherical and made of shiny metal. I Me stabedr thatrapparenbly thes
ball had at least two different kinds of motors tp:propeh it, because when
it was standing still he could hear the "chag chug" of the enginersounding
like a tractor engine and apparently an intrnal combustion engins. TheiONs
18 JUN 1956

of gravity. He
stated that this fact puts this country in a poor position defensively
as the ball obviously y either came from Russia or some outerspace planet
in which case the Russians might get hold of it first. Richardson noted that
the ball was flying too low for radar detection and too fast for interception
by any known United States device. Richardson commented that the United
States does not have this ball or they would not be producing winged air-
craft, jet planes, nikes, etc. Richardson stated that he theorizes that
whoever built the ball is using the principle of likes attract and positives
repel to defy
other natural phenomena such as light waves. He stated he never saw the
ball again and has not advised other persons other than the FBI. He also
stated that he did not hear of anyone else seeing the ball but commented that
due to his training he is a skilled observer.
The above is for your information and no investigation is being
made by this office. There is no objaction by this office to your investi-
gation of this matter and your interview of Sergeant Gordon Richardson.
. Very truly yours,
.
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5-001 FOR OFFTOTAE
CAFB 161
1NF2=1
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS UNITEDSTATES AIR FORCE ROW/rs
WASHINGTON
THE INSPECTOR GENERAL USAF
2Oth DISTRICT OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS
McCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, WASHINGTON
20D OSI 24-0 19 June 1956
SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Object Observed Approximately 1 June 1955
in Vicinity of Kennewick, Washington
TO: Commander
25th Air Division (Defense)
McChord AFB, Washington
ATTENTION: cer
This office is in receipt of a letter from the Seattle Field Office,
information and ary action you may deem information and ary action you may deem appr riate
1 Incl 1 Incl SPENCER W. RAYNOR
Cy Itr, FBI, dtd Cy 1tr, FBI, dtd Colonel, USAF
12 Jun 56. District Commander
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TURNED OVER To 4602 AISS
FLT 1A PER TELEPHONE
W/SOT FRANCUS
FOROSLLCILY
1-16)
SMAMA-May 55-10M Ip

SECURITY CLANSIPICATION (if nY)
25
DISPOSITION FORM
FILE NO. SUBJECT
AISlA UFOB Report
TO FROM DATE COMMENT NO. 1
Comdr 4602d AISS OIC Flt 1-A, 4602d AISS 21 June 1956
Ent AFB, Colorado McChord AFB, Washington Lt Strasser/
ATTN: AISOC
Forwarded is a copy of a UFOB sighted 1 June l955 at Kennewick, Wash.
The report was initiated by the FBI, sent through the OS: the D/I 25th
Air Division and was received from that office. Due to the age of the
information and the circumstances of sighting, no preliminary investigation
was made by the office of the D/I.
QKiik Kil
LELAND R. KIRK, Capt, USAF
Officer in Charge
TAS 11048
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DD FER S 96 REPLACES NME FORM D6, I OCT. 48, WHICH MAY BE UGED 16-54301-3 U. S. GOVERNNENY PRINTING 1909 -80g9d1

of an unidentified flying of an unidentlfied rlying ol Sgt. Richar Sgt. Riohardson has contacted has contacted
our Senior Resident Agent at Richland, Washington on our Senior Resident Agent Richland, Washingtor number
of times since his original : of times since his original porting of this incident and has and has
stated that he is most anxious to talk to a representative of the stated that he is most anxious to talk to a representative of the
Air Force concerning his observations of this unidentified flying
object. object. Sgt. Richardson stated that he had some new information Richardson stated that he had some new information
which apparently ot a new observation, but some theories on a new observation, but some theories on
his previous his previous sighting, which he desires to pass on to the desin res to pass on to the
Sgt. Richardson
has been advised that his original information was has been advised that his original information was turned over to to
your office and that his subsequent contacts will also be
furnished to you for your information. This matter was discussed This matter was discuased
with Major Russell Womack of your office on Cctober 9, 1956 and
he suggested that this letter be forwarded.
Sincerel
R. D. AUERBACH
Special Agent in Charge
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
THE INSPETOR GENERAL
20dh DISTROT
OFFICE OF SPECLLIY
STIGATIONS
19 007 1956

FOR OFIGLALJSS 1l
"
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON
THE INSPECTOR GENERAL USAF
2Oth DISTRICT OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS
McCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, WASHINGTON
20D OSI 24-0-232 23 October 1956
SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Objects
TO: Commander
25th Air Division (Def)
ATIN: Intelligence Officer
McChord AFB, Washington
1. Reference is made to letter, this office, dated 19 June
Investigation, Seattle, Washington, dated 12 June 1956, concerning Investigation, Seattie, wasnihgeen, da
the above subject.
2. Attached for your information is copy of a letter, copy of a letter, dated
Office of the FBI regard-
ing the reported sighting of an unidentified flying object. flying object.
3. Suggest this matter be referred to the Commander, 4602nd Commander, 4602nd
Air Air Intelligence Service Squadron, in order thet they may contact they may contact
Sgt GORDON RICHARDSON and obtain information he GORDON RICHARDSON and obtain information allegedly possesses.
1. Incl: SPENCER W. RAYNOR
Cy ltr, FBI, Colonel, USAF
dtd 17 Oct 56 District Commander
FOR OFPACIAL USL OMY
(ATR190-13),
SMAMA-May 55-10M tp