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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
12. CONCLUSIONS 1
1. DATE 2. LOCATION
0 Was Balloon
Ft Bragg, N.Carolina 00 Probably Balloon
15 May_53 Possibly Balloon
3. DATE-TIME GROUP 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION 0 Was Aircraft
Ground-Visual Ground-Radar 00 Probably Aircraft
Local Possibly Aircraft
16/02577 Air-Visual Air-Intercept Radar
GMT. 6. SOURCE 0 Was Astronomical
5. PHOTOS d Probably Astronomical
Yes 0 Possibly Astronomical
D.No Military & Civilian Other_Satellito
LENGTH OF OBSERVATION COURSE 00 Insufficient Data for Evaluation
7. Unknown
2 mins/5 mins one one North North
BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING 11. COMMENTS of satellite
10. 10. lar- No confirmation No confirmation of satellite
Rnd obj, appeared to be slightly co be slightly sighting is
ars. rs.. nge track; however, however,
ger than the characteristic of characteristic of orbital obser- orbital obser-
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same w/the w/th exception vation. l958 Gamma was visible
both both essential essential. same fm 26 Mar - Jun 28 '58. Case
that one estimates the duration as 2 probable probable 1958 Gamma 1958 Gamma
the other, 5 mins. Both give the other, 5 mins. Both give considered
mins and or Sputnik III. III
the same DTG but no mention is made of
observers being together at the time being together at the time
of observation.
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UNCLASSIFIED
AF FORM 112 (CLASSIFICATION)
APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948
COUNTRY REPORT NO. (LEAVE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IR/UFO-2-58
AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT
SUBJECT
Unidentified Flying Object
AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agrncy)
Fort Bragg, North Carolina Hq 464th Troop Carrier Wing (M), Pope AFB
DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION
19 May 1958 16 May 1958
PREPARED BY (OMfiCEr) SOURCE
RICHARD J. MC GLYNN, Capt., USAF Dr.
REFEReNcCeS (Control number, directire, presious report, eic., Gs applicable)
AFR 200-2, 5 February 1958
SUMMARY: (Enter comcie rumme Give signifieance in fimal one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begim lert of report on AF Fortm 118--Purt II.)
An unidentified Flying Object was observed at O257 hours Z, 16 May 1958.
It appeared to be slightly larger than the planet Mars. The object moved on
a great circle path of 36o degrees and faded from sight into the broken cloud
coverage in the north. Weather at the time was clear with good visibilty.
Observer is a Doctor Observer is a Doctor o American Amar Embassy, The mbassy, The Hague Haguo,
Netherlands. Netherlands.
PaJ.MS dMSh
APPROVED: RICHARD J. M GLYNN
Capt., USAF
Intelligence Officer
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MOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 5O U. 5. C.—
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) 10-66560-2 SOYENNNGNT PRINTINS CFFICE

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UNCLASSIFIED
AF FORM 112—PART II (CLASSIFICATION)
APPROVED I JUNE 1948
AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT
FROM (AgenCy) REPORT NO.
Hq 464th Troop Carrier Wing (M)
Pope Air Force I Base, N. C. IR/UFO-2-58 PAGE 2 OF PAGES
a. Round
Appeared to be larger than planet Mars
Red-Orange
One
N/A
None
None
None
Terrific Speed
b. Lt. Colonel William D. Chrietzberg
900 elevation, 360
600 elevation, 360
Steady 360° path
Faded from sight, obscure cover
5 mimutes
c. Ground-Visual
None
N/A
d. 16/0257Z 16/0257Z May 1958
Night
e. North Carolina Carolina
Bragg, North Bragg,
f. $(2) $(22 Dr. Ican Embassy, Th Hague, Netherlands
N/A N/A
g. (2 ) (2) ) clear, good visibility Clear, good visibility
6,000 ft 6,000 ft 290°/15K
10,000 ft 300°/20K 300°/20K
16,000 ft 2800/25K
20,000 ft 300/25K 300°/25K
30,000 ft ft 300°/37K
50,000 ft 310°/29K 50,000 ft 310°/29K
80,000 ft 80,000 ft Not Available Not Available
(() None
10 miles
Thin broken
None
None
None
Local area. unknown, Northeast; local area, unknown,South
WingI Intol ficer, it appears that a phenomenon existed
None
VLIC
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NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, SO 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, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF
*NTELLIGENCE, USAF.
UNCLASSIFIED
(CLASSIFICATION) 10-66670-1 * U.S.GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICL : 1V/O -916332

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EU UNCLASSIFIED
AF FORM 112 (CLASSIFICATION)
APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948
COUNTRY REPORT NO.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IR/UFO-1-58
AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT
SUBJECT
Unidentified Flying Object FROM (Agency)
AREA REPORTED ON Hq 464th Troop p Carrier Wing (M), Pope AFB
Fort Bragg, North Carolina DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION
DATE OF REPORT C-3
19 May 1958 16 May 1958
PREPARED BY (OjiCEr) SOURCE
RICHARD J. MC GLYNN, Capt., USAF Chrietzberg, William D., Lt. Colonel, USA
REFERenCes (Control number, directise, prerious report, ele., as applicabie)
AFR 200-2, 5 February 1958 List inclosures at lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form 118-Part II.)
SUMMARY: (Enter concise nummary Qive significance in final one-sentence puragraph.
An Unidentified Flying Object was observed at O257 hours Z, 16 May 1958.
It appeared as a fire r red light about the size of a baseball held at arms
length. The object moved on a great circle path of 360 degrees and faded
from sight into the broken cloud coverage in the ncrth. Weather at the time
of the sighting was or the signting was C. clear with good visibilty.
Observer is the Executive Observer is the Executive Office h Fiel tillery Group, roup,
Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
RidadMSan RikadMShan
APPROVED: RICHARD J. Mé GLYNN RICHARD J. MC GLYNN
Capt., USAF
Intelligence Officer Intelligence Officer
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DISTRIBUTION BY ORIGINATOR
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INTELLIGENCE, USAF. UNCLASSIFIED
16-66560-2 PRINTING OPFICE
(CLASSIFICATION)

UNCLASSIFIED:
AF FORM 112-PART II (CLASSIFICATION)
APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948
AIR I INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT
FROM (Agency) Carrier Wing (M) REPORT NO.
Hq 464th Troop
Pope Air Forco Base, N.C. IR/UFO-1-58 PAGE OF 2 PAGES
a. Round
2 Baseball
3 Fire Red
One
N/A
None
7 None
8 None
(9) Terrifie Speed
b. Lt. Colonol Chrietzberg's son first saw it and called his attention to it
900 elevation, 360 5
600 elevation, 360
Steady 360° path
Faded from sight, obscure
2 minutes
c. Ground Visual
None
N/A
d. O 16/0257 May 1958
(2 Night
e. 35° 091 35° 091 30"N/78 30"N/78° 591 )"w. mile Eas e US Army Hospital, Fort Hospital, Fort
Bragg, North Carolina
t. $\2$ $$ N/A
William D. Chrietzberg, Lt. Colonel, 56th William D. Chrietzberg, Lt. Colonel. 56th Lery Group, Fort
Bragg, North Carolina, Executive Bragg, North Carolina, Executive
8. g. $$ $2}$ Clear, good visibility Clear, good visibility
6,000 ft 290°15 290°/15 kts
10,000 ft 300/20kts 300/20kts
16,000 ft 280/25 kts
20,000 20,000 ft 300°/25 kts
30,000 ft 300/37 kts
50,000 ft 310°/29 kts 310°/29 kts
80,000 ft Not Available
None
6300 l0 miles
Thin broken
None
None
None
Local area mn local area, unknown, South
Wing Intell henomenon existed
None
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NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES 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 STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF
INTELLIGENCE, USAF. WNCLASSIFIED
(CLASSIFICATION) 16-86870-1 U.S.GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE :1PS0-O-918332
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