PROJECT BLUE BOOK

but did pass yds it.
After this, bi eat maneuvered the obj was new pheno new pher Previously previously
T-33. Pilot also stated that light he had been able identify
was blinding, and that the object his sightings.
was the size of his palm at arms this sighting assign Flt
length. 2-D at 23/1500Z May 56 . Results Results
to be recorde this card upon
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IN
Incl. # i. Source's sketch movement of object.
②
--→
0
3
+ +
--- Path of A/C.
Path of object.
Pt. 1. Rpprox. location Shreveport, La.
Pt.2. A/C at : 18,000 f , first noticed bright object at
1 o'clock.
Pt.3. A/C at 18,000 feet, 050
Pt.40 Position of object at beginn .
Pt. 5. A/C above object.
Pt. 6. A/C level with object.
Pt. 7. A/C below object.
Pt. 8. End of object's path.
Pt. 9. Approx. location or Greerville AFB, Miss.
Pt.10. Approx. location of Vicksburgh, Miss.
Pt.ll. Approx. location of Monroe, La.
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IN.
Q
Incl 2. Top.view Incl #2. Top.view ject, looking down. (Source's sketch) ect, looking down. (Source's sketch)
Legend: Legend:
Pt. 1. Pt. 1. Extension on both sides of object not over Extension on both sides of object not over six feet six feet from
bulk of object. bulk of object.
Pt. 2. Rear of object. object.
Pt. 3. No visible structure from from the rear of the rear of object.
Pt. 4. One steady One steady red red running light, of normal A/c running light, of normal A/c intensity.
Pt.5. More than More one white ht 2+o 3 fant
Pt. 6. Front of object.
Pt. 7.
Pt. 8. Bulk of object egg shaped.
Pt. 9. More 'than one white light 2 to 3 of object.
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↑N.
Toci # 3. Bottom view of object looking up. (Source's sketch)
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3
Sketch #1.
Pt. 1.Lights on sides appeared to be reflected d light from top.
Pt. 2. Front of object.
Pt. 3. Lights on sides appea light from top. light from top.
Pt.4. Ribs.
Pt. 5. Rear of object.
Pt. 6. Bulk of object was egg shaped.
Sketch # 2. Oblique view of object from below.
Pt. 1. Bottom view of object, looking up.
Pt.2. Top of ribs extend 2 to 4 feet from underside.
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reliable.
III. SOURCE's DESCRT OF SIGHTING: SOURCE stated that on 22 May at approx-
imately 2305 CST while flying as pilot in the rear seat of a T-33 aircraft he noted
a bright light on the horizon moving in a westerly direction. SOURCE was flying
on a heading 19.000 feet and an indicated speed of 240 knots. Object
was observed for approximately 15 mimutes. Many stars were visible during the
sighting and moon appeared to b full. Object was brighter than the background
of the sky and resemblad autonocile headlights one-half block away Object appeared
to stand st tuice during +he suiddenly sreed
type of operation. SOURCE stated that if were to construct the object of known
naterials it would be made of a metallic substance ard of circular shape. Object
would be constructed with a greenhouse shaped dome on top and withaa very large
window in the front of the dome. Lizhts reflecting underneath the object gave it
the appea of having wings. SOURCE Was flying over open country during time
of locking in a direction when first saw object.
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(Cont'd)
He was looking towards approximately 3o0o when he last saw the object. Object on
first sighting appeared to be 075 from true north and a little above the horizon.
SOURCE could not indicate the angular directions of the object when he last saw
it. At time sighting there was a light wind from 210 at 19,000 feet, the
temperature was warm, and there high, thin, scattered cloud3. This was the
first tine SOURcE had noted this ty object and in his opinion it was some
type of unorthodox aircraft. Object probably moving faster than 300 knots.
Closast approach to object was approximately 200 yards. SOURCE was particularly
impressed apparent maneuverability object. SOURCE unable to make a
sketch or provide more extensive estimates of the size of object.
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a. Greater Shreveport Municipal Airport. Louisiana
b. Adams Field, Little Rock, Ark.
c. City of Monroe Municipal Field, Monroe,
d.
3. Contact was made with the ACAN Squadrons for aireraft in the
negative results:
a. 703rd AC&N Squadron, Texarkana, Ark.
b. 653rd ACEN Squadron, England AFB, Louisiana
c. - 745tb AC&N Squadron, Duncanville AF Station, Duncanville, Tex.
d. 747th ACGN Squadron, Ellington AFB, Houston, Tex.
8. 741st AC&N Squadron, Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Tex.
f. 683rd AC&N Squadron, Sweetwater AF Station, Sweetwater, Tex.
g. 746th AC&N Squadron, Tinker oma Ci ty, Okla.
4. The following Flight
area
at appro v 2200 CST.
b. Texas AaM U contacted with
negative results.
c. US Weather
resuits,
d. Us Observatory, Houston, :
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sion existed in the area of sighting with the following characteristics: Base
of inversion at the surface with 69oF ard top of the inversion at 2500 feet Mean
Sea Level with 77 It was also indicated that the surface dew point was 65F.
A full n moon was visible during the period of sighting. The following wind con-
ditions existed in the area during time of sighting:
4,000 feet 200 20 knots
6,000 feet 230° 25 knots
6. I Following contac
ings or Occurences with negative results:
a. Shreveport, Louisiana
b. Little Rock, Ark.
c. Jackson, Miss.
7. The astronomical observatory, Louisiana State University. Baton Rouge,
Louisiana, was contacted for reports
phenomena movement of solar bodies wi negative results.
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radiosonde balloon laumched from the U.S. Weather Cbservatory at
22/2100CST May 1956. (See para 5a, page 9). The following data is given in support
of the above hypothesis:
.a. The investigative unit placed a 5o0 gram radiosonde
the balloon, other than above it.
e. At the time of the sighting there was a three-quar - er moon in the
southern sky which would have illuminated the white bal oon, creating the dome effect.
f. The red 1 light SOURCE could have been the white
running light as seen through the red parachute attached to the suso train.
(See attached
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AF FORM 112—PART II UNCLASSIFIED
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Flt 2-D, 4602d AISS 2D-UFOB-2-56 PAGE 12 OF 15 PAGES
CC of Approving Officer (cont'd)
g. One SOURCE estimated the object to be lo above the horizon at
initial contact and 25 above horizon at last contact, indicating that the object
was slowly ascending.
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h.
1. ---Ref Incl 2, attached
- ner balloons, that the train
is not of sufficient weight to remain suspended directly the balloon in winds of
relatively high velocity, (not over 5 pounds, including parachute, transmitter and
light). Therefore, the light might be, at tines, in any position in relation to
the balloc than above it.
in absencez LOUIS MONROE
Incls: Capt., USAF
1. Sketch of 500 gram Radiosonde Balloon OIC, Flt 2-D
and train at 19,000 ft
2. Sketch of Battery and light on train
of 500 Radiosorde weather ballcon
.
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Pt B---Train (Waxed elac. cord--
diam approx 1/8 A inch)
Pt C--Parachuts (red)
A
(no light)
Pt E---Small Battery (Power 12' 14′
Supply for light)
Bulb (Rag Flash-
light size)
⊥
1
B
*
C
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E- +oa$
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of 500 gram Radiosonds weather balloon--
Actual size)
Pt B-Bulb (screws
8
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A . 1
3 .
I
1
I
I
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I
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B
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tween 2305 and 2315 CST of an unidentified object described as egg-shaped, resem-
bling a bulky cross, solid, eaitting an intense white light, capable of high speeds
and extremely Supplementary investigative research seems to indi-
cate that the characteristics of optical phenomena.
III. INVESTIGATOR: In. I INVESTIGATOR: CAPT LOUTS LOUTS MONROE 4170
LIBRARY SUBJECT
5-01 5/56
LOUIS MONROE LOUIS HONROE
603 603 √ Captain, USAF Captain, USAF
Officer in Charge
FOR AND Y TRE ABSENCE OF
JOHM MSTTE JR
Colonel, USAF majn
Commander
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northwest or Monroe. La. (Georef FJNC . 5329), his attention was attracted to a
bright object in the easterly portion of the sky. SOURCE's courSe time of
sighting was 0500 at 18,000 feet. At 2315 the object apparently
was mada to investigate, since the possibility of the
object being a planet appeared doubtful. SoURCE stated he 'peeled off"
to the south and moved in trail of object, which at that time appeared to be in
the southeast, (See sketch, Incl fi, path and movement of object). The object
appeared to be a great distance away fram the aircraft. when suddenly it came straight
SOURCE nOted one red light, resembling an aircraft running light on top of the dome.
However. the brightest light eminated from the high windshield type observation
glass in the front or the dome. SOURCE obtained a good iaw of underneath side
of object surface of object
was of steel construction, and had a rib-like appearance with the ribs extending
2 to 4 feet and creating a wave-like impression. (Incl #3. sketch of under side
of ohject). During the 15 mimutas duration of sighting SOURCE noted that there
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from true north and 10 above horizon when he first saw it, and 225 from true
north and 25 above horizon when he left the area. There were thin, and very
scattered clouds during the s sighting. The weather was dry and cool. A 20 knot
wind at 260 was wind at 260o was indicated. indicated. SOURCE stated SOURCE stated this was the first time he had seen
this type of object, and could this type object. and could not give an not give an opinion as to what it might be. s opinion as to what it might be. Spoed
of object ranged from hovering to velocities in excess' of the to velocities in excess' of the 300 400 knots his 300_400 knots his
aircraft was flying at aircraft was flying at the time. time. Closest and farthermost points of observation observation
were 75 yards and 6o miles approximately. were 75 yards and 60 miles approximately. SOURCE was quite disturbed SOURCE vas quite disturbed by the occur-
ence and did not attempt radio contact ence and did not attempt radio contact with any sir base or with the object during with any air base or with the object during
the period of sighting. the period of sighting. SOURCE C was tremely impressed by the maneuverability of
the object.
3/ Incls:
1. SOURCE'S sketch of path and movement of object
2. SOURCE'S sketch of object
3. SOURCE'S sketch of under side of object
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