PROJECT BLUE BOOK

1. DATE

10-12 December 1957
3. DATE-TIME GROUP

Loeel_6:15 to 8:15 CST
Gout_l0/0230Z SS

5. PHOTOS
XIXY es
O Ne

7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION

2 hrs/l104 hours
10, BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING
One object described as

PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD

Duncanville, Texas

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4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION
WXGround- Vi sual 0 Ground-Radar

0 BEV Boit2OSCORG is intercert Radar

Civilian

6. NUMBER OF OBJECTS | 9. COURSE
one E to W

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11, COMMENTS
3 connered

2. LOCATION | 12. CONCLUSIONS

Wos Balloon
Probably Balloon
Possibly Balloon _

Was Aircraft
Probobly Aircroft
Possibly Aircraft

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Was Astronomicel
O<xXP rebably Astronomical
0 Possibly Astronomical

OO TN ne
0 Insufficient Dota for Evaluation
0O Unknown

ATIC conclusion this sighting

star size of grapefruit as seen through probably Venus,
binoculars, color white, green & blue,
Object had points as an antenna,
Object moved 45 dgr. E to W in 2 hrs,

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to some people, was at its peak during hours given, /
Matter considered serious, as large number of UFO accusations

against Air Force generally involve motion picture film, with

charges excl wee: hiding facts or withholding truth of

analyses, In reply refer to Duncansville Case - 12 Dec 57,

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COMDR, 745TH ACW SQDN (ADC), DUNCANSVILLE AFB, DUNCANSVILLE, TEX,
UNCLASSIFIED/AFCIN-hE} a ay he’ Rene?
Reference your basic ltr, 18 Mar 58, submitting color UFO motion :

picture film, and your previous Msg dtd 26 Dec 57, original letter
of transmittal, which did not include film, Request compliance
with USAP Reg. AFR 200-2, dta 5 Feb 58, Film studied, Intelligence
analyst cannot nasties analysis of mere speck against black back-
ground, without UFO report, Data, such as, directions, bearings,
elevations, azimuths of object, smong others, required, Even name |
of source not known, although some name on film box, | |

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UFO report referenced in your 26 Dec 57 Meg not related to this

Sighting, Preliminary review of film leaves some question as to

dcbree's eoekibitty sak/cemGives, for your info only, and not

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to be used in recontact and interview of source.for UFO info

required by this Center: object definitely photographed from moving,

vibrating platform, During that period most U.S, papers reported UaclasSised
that Venus, brightest in years and could appear weird, large to MAR 58

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75TH ACW SQITADPON (ADC) |
United States Air Force
Doneanville Air Foree Station
Duncanville, Texas

INT 28 MAR 1958
SUBJECT: UFOB Report

TO: Commander | |
Air Technical Intelligence Center

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base a 3
Ohio

1. UFO: Reference wmour message AFCIN-4E4 3-572-5 the information
requested is as follows.

a. Descrintion of the Object..

(1) Three cornered star and would chence the mmber of
notints, Closer to earth than star.

(2) Grape oie nate oat. i G.@) |

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(3) White, green and blue; then with binoculars - blues, t hese tons,
sreen and white.

(1) (one).
(5) N/A. ne a

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(6) Has points like antennas. 5 AE : |
(7) No.

(8) Wo,

(9) Object looked like it had antennas which were beins
put out and taken in.

be. Dererintion of course of object.
(1) «a very bricht obiect in the sky. a of wy |
(2) 40? elevation - 1£0° azimth. Tao ey f a |
(3) LN” elevation — 270°? azgimith. z
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(1) Sact to wast. It would float aronnd and then ee ic

world return to oricinal orbit.
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(5) Ohiect became real red and then faded several times
hefore disannearins.

(6) 2 to 3 hours.

ec, Manner of Observation.

(1) Ground visual.

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(2) Binoculars. “S

(3) N/A,

ad. Time and date of sichting.

(1) 12 December 1957, 6:15 PM to 8:15 PM CST. &

(2) Nicht.

@. Incration of Observer.

(1)

f. IRdantifvine Information on Observer.

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g. Weather and Winds-Aloft Conditions at Time and Place of

Sichtine.

(2) Glear,
(2) N/A,
(3) Clear.
(4) 15 miles.
(5) None.
(6) N/A

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ji. Aireraft was below

west of the bricht obiect.
airliner.

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obfect and mich further away. Going
The light from the object lit uw the

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1. Existence of nhvsical evidence, such as materials and
photorranhs,.

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)

One &mm roll of movie film which you now have.
Wollensak camera — 8mm movie tyme.

Telenhoto.

Kodak tyne "A" outdoor color film,

M/A.

F 1.9.

‘None.

None.

N/A.

Camera pointine un and due south at 40° ancle.

FOR TH! COM SANDER

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CHARLES L. WALKER
lst Lt. USAR
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Request for Copy - Colored Hosson Picture a Toe.

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1, In accordance with a recently released AY Policy, all UFO filn,
negatives, prints and other photographic material mst be returned to the
owners @s scon as possible, Reference AVR 200-2 dated 5 Feb 19538,

2. As a copy of all photographs and film is required in the Air Force
“UFO Case Files,” request a copy of attached film be made and returned to

tiously as possible,

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1 Incl: NICHOLAS POST
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(50 Ft., Colored, Kotak) AFCIN-hB

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a2 July 1958

Dear Mrs. Se

This is to acknowledgs and thank you for your wmi-
dentified flying object report of 12 December 1957 and
the Gum motion picture film you submitted to support
this sighting. I am returning your film herewith.

A careful analysis of the precise data submitted
established that the object was definitely the planet
Vemis. |

For your information I am inclosing a copy of the
latest Department of Defense Fact Sheet, dated 5 November
1957, on wnidentified flying objects, together with copies

of December 1957 news clippings emphasizing the seasonal
brillance of Venus at that time.

Sincerely,

Incls LAWRENCE J. TACKER
Major, USAF
Executive Officer /
Public Information Division
Office of Informtion Services

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Report on, and Return of UFO Motion Picture Film - Mrs, AQUDGinen
Dallas 30, Texas

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COMMENTS (Lise reverse, if neceseary)
PET FC Gxegory/eo/69216
1. Subject film was reviewed by thas Center,

2, Returned to owner through your office, in accordance with paragraph 8 and
19 c, AFR 200-2,

a A careful review of the film, together with the data submitted
establishes that the object was definitely Venus,

b. Significant to note that Mrs, dil observed the object for two (2) | |
full hours, During this period the object moved frem 180 to 270 degrees, at an

elevation of approximately 40 degrees, ‘This is almost the precise track and |
elevation of Venus for that two-hour period, |

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3. The following are submitted to assist you in making a reply: — |

AFHO , vie ke 0-86 previous EDITIONS OF THIS FORM MAY BE USED.

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Cover Sheet, Cat #1, dated 25 June 58to SAFIS-3, or Tacker, Subj: Report on
aud return of UFO Notion Picture F - Mrs, » Dallas 30, Texas
(Continued )

c. Venus vas so bright during the month of December that all of
the major newspapers, as well as scientific journals, commented on its size
ana brilliancy. Press clippings, attached, will emphasize this, Suggest
that clippings with a note of thanks for her precise data which helped us
identify the object, should also be included in your reply.

h, Request copy of your letter to be forwarded to the 745th ACW Sqdn.,
Duncansville, Texas, to indicate that the owmer's request for the return of
the film, has been ccaplied with,

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745TH ACW SQUADRON (adc)
United States Air Force
Duncanville Air Force Station
Duncanville, Texas

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26 Why [sof
SUBJECT: Transmittal of U.F.0.3. Filz.

TO: CGomnander
ATT: Air Technical Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Ghie

fransmitted herewith is fifty (50) feet of undeveloved 5 mm movie
film taken 12 December 6:15 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. Cat, of a U.F,0.3.. This

4s Delieved to be the same U.F.0.3. as reported in unclassified mag,
Int©12-436 SUBJECT: U.F.0.3., dtg. 12 December 1957, If convenient
ve yeu retara film er a copy of at.

FOR THE COMMANDER
sd Se SORES ea sot gage :

brie Take o>
WALTZE B. SERVINS

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745TH ACW SCUADRON (ADC)
United States Air FPorce
Duncanville Air Force Station
Duncanville, Texas

SUBJECT: Transmittal of U.F.O.B. Film

TO: Commander
ATTN: Air Technical Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Ohio

1. Transmitted herewith is fifty (50) feet of developed 8 mm movie
film taken 12 December 6:15 to 6:30 PM cst of a U.F.O.B..

2. Reference your letter 10 March 1958, the film was not included
due to an error in mailing. The film was sent to Eastman Kodak Company
in Dallas by mistake.

ALTER B, ST
ist Lt. USAF
Incl: Administrative Off,
Fifty (50) feet of developed 8 mm film

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