PROJECT BLUE BOOK

PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
1. DATE 2 LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
Milan, Indiana 0 Was Balloon
Se. tember 460 wash, DC & Fittsburgh, Pa. 0 Probably Balloon
4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION o Possibly Balloon
3. DATE-TIME GROUP
Ground-Visual Ground-Rodar 0 Was Aircraft
Local 0 Probably Aircraft
AirVisual Air-Intercept Radar 0 Possibly Aircraft
GMT
5. PHOTOS 6. SOURCE XX Was Astronomical Meteor
Yes 0 Probably Astronomical
D Possibly Astronomical
.No Civiliar & Military
7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS 5|9. COURSE Other.
000 Insufficient Data for Evaluation
Unknown
saas one SE to NW
10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING 11. COMMENTS
Obj, about half the size of the moon, In view of all the data in
making whirring sound as of a thrown this case, the logical con-
baseball w/a loose cover. Obj was clusion is that all witnesses
round, white and appeared to be break sighted a meteor which made
ing up. in up. al unusually deep penetration an unusually deep penetration
into our atmosphere. into our atmosphere.
ATIC FORM 329 (REV 26 SEP 52)
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22 How large did the. object or objects appear as compared with one of
and at about arm's length?
(Circle One): a. Head of a pln g Silver dollar
b. Pea h. Baseball
c. Dime i. Grapefruit
d. Nicket i. Basketball
•. Quarter k. Other _
f. Half dollor
22.1 (Circle One of the following to Indicate how certain you are of your answer to Question 22.
a. Cortain c. Not very sure
.Fairly certain d. Uncertain
23. un the
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24. In order that you can give as clear a pleture as possible of what you saw, we would like for you to Imagine that you could
construct the object that you saw. Of what type materlal would you make It? How large would It be, and what shape
would It have? Describe in your own words a common oblect or oblects whlch whon placed up in the sky would give the
seme appearance as the oblect which you saw.
0.0 0'1
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is eat of th htue
following questions:
28.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
a. North c. East .. South g. West
. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
28.2 How fast were you moving? — miles per hour.
28.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object? 28.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) (Circle One) Yes No
What direction were you looking when you first saw the object? (Circle One) -
a. North c. C. East e. South South g. West
b. Northeast Northeast d. d. Southeast f. Southwest h. h. Northwest
What direction were you looking when you last saw the object? (Circle One)
a. North a. North c. East 8. e. South g. West
b. Northeast .Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
. If you are familiar with bearing terms (angular direction), try to estimate the number of degrees the object was
from true North and also the number of degrees it was upward from the horizon (elevation).
31.1 When it first appeared:
b. From horizon2O degrees.
31.2 When it disappeared:
From true North
.From horizon _ 30 degrees.

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.In the following sketch, imagine that you are at the point shown. 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" on the same curved line to
show how high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you last saw it.
C
. In the following larger sketch place an "A" at the position the object was when you first saw it, and a "B" at its en you first saw
position when you last saw it. Refer to smaller sketch as an example of how to complete the larger sketch. position when you last saw it. Refer to smaller ske larger sketch.
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What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
34.1 CLOUDS (Circle One) 34.2 WIND (Circle One)
.Clear sky a. No wind
b. Hazy Slight breeze
c. Scattered clouds Strong wind
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Don't remember
. Don't remember
34.3 WEATHER (Circle One) 34.4 TEMPERATURE (Circle One)
a. Dry a. Cold
b. Fog, mist, or light rain b. Cool
c. Moderate or heavy rain c. Warm
d. Snow Hot
.. Don't remember e.
When did you report to some official that you had seen the object?
30 SEIWt. 1958
Day Morith Year
3 Was anyone else with you at the time you saw the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
36.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too?
(Circle One) Yes No
36.2 Please list their names and addresses:
My WISE
NEIANA DIANA
.
Was this the first time that you had seen an object or objects like this? Was this the first time that you had seen an object or objects like this?
(Circle One) Yes No
37.1 IF you answered NO, then when, where, and under what circumstances did you see other ones?
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In yo inn what o you think the ject was and what miht have cause t?
No oPINION
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41. Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME 11
Last Name Middl Name
ADDRESS MILAN INANN
City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBER
Ago 37 Sex MAlE
Please indicate any special educational training that you have had.
a. Grade school x a. Grade school . . Technical school _
b. High school . High school (Type)
c. College — Other special training training
d. Post graduate. d. Post graduate
4.Date you completed this questionnaire: Gt Get 1958 195 8
Month Yoar Year
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be used for res reh purposes, and wi garded as confidential material. Your name will not
be used in connection with any statements, conclusions, or publications without your pormission.
We request this personal information so that, if it is deemed necessary, we may contact you for
further details.
Caitnme
1.When did you see the object? an M3
SEPT 58
Month Year (Circle One): A.M or P.M.
3. Time zone:
a. Eastern (Circle One): : a... Daylight Saving
b. Central Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
•. Other _
4. Where were you when you saw the object? 4. Where were you when you saw the object?
3aiaatteat dsula (R. 1 INTIAAA
Nearest Postgl Address Nearest Postgl Addreis City or Town City or Town State or Country State or Country
Additiongl romarks: Additiongl romarks: 1u A1a t "t,pe
Lit miore
S. Estimate how long you saw the object. . 5. Estimate how long you saw the object. - 15t 25 15 t 25
Hours Minutes Seconds
of your answer to Question 5. . Question 5.
a. Certain a. Certain c. Not very sure c. Not very sure
Fairly certain Fairly certain d. Just a guess d. Just a guess
6. What was the condition of the sky?
(Circle One): a. Bright daylight d. Just a trace of daylight
b. Dull daylight No trace of daylight
c. Bright twilight f. Don't remember
7. IF you saw the object during DA
the object?
(Circle One): a. In front of you d. To your left
. In back of you •. Overhead
c. To your right f. Don't remember
ATIC fOrM NO. 164 (13 Oct 54)
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(Circle One) a. A mile or more away (a distant car)?
b. Several blocks away?
c. A block away?
d. Several yards away?
. Other
1Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes Don't Know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes Don't Know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes Don't Know
dGive off smoke? Yes 00 Don't Know
. Change brightness? re.tout Don't Know
f. Change shape? Don't Know
g. Flicker, throb, or pulsate? Yes Don't Know
Did the object move behind something at anytime, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes hen tell what
it moved behind:U it moved behind:UK
lulend
Did the object move in front of somothing at anyt .Did the object move in hing at ar ime, particularly a cloud? .
(Circle One): (Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, than tell what
It moved in front of: It moyed in front of: .
Did the object appear: (Circle One): Co. Solld? b. Transparent? c. Don't Know.
Did you observe the objoct through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses Yes •. Binoculars Yes
b. Sun glasses Yes No f. Telescope Yes
c. Windshield No g. Theodolite Yes
d. Window glass Yos h. Other
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silany
The edges of the object were:
(Cirele One): a. Fuzzy or blurred . Other ..
b. Like a bright star Llke a brlght star iithe iithe -
c. Sharply outlined c. Sharply outllned
Don'tromember Don' n'trumombur
19. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there?
Draw a pieture of how they were arranged and put an arrow to show te drectlon that they were travelin. Draw a pleture of how they were arranged, and put an arrow to show the directlon that they were travel Ing.
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28.1 What direction were you movi ing? (Circle One)
a. North C. East . South g. West
. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
28.2 How fast were you moving? miles per hour.
28.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object? 28.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
.What direction were you What direction were you l king when you first saw the object? (Circle One) ing when you first saw the object? (Circle One)
a. North North c. East c. East e. South g. g. West
b. Northeast Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. h. Northwest
30. What direction were you looking when you last saw the object? (Circle One)
a. North East East e. South g. g. West
b.Northeast b. Northeast d. d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
If you are familiar with bearing terms (angular direction), try to estimate the number of degrees the object was
from true North and also the number of degrees it was upward from the horizon (elevation).
31.1 When it first appeared: (200Sidu as)
a.From true North_
b. From horizon..
31.2 When it disappeared:
.From true North

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SAFIS-3, Attn: Maj. Tacker SAFIS-3, Attn: Maj. Tacker 29 October 1958
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COMMENTS COMMENTS (Lise (lise reverse, reverse, if necessary) if necessary) 4E4/T/Sgt Bo1ieu/ac/6-92n6/B1dg 828 4E4/T/Sgt Bolieu/ac/6-9216/Bldg 828
1. The object sighted on the morning of 29 September 1958, at Gatherburg and 1. The object sighted on the morning of 29 September 1958, at Gatherburg and
Washington, D. C. was also seen and reported by witnesses as far west as I Washington, D. C. was also seen ar nd reported by witnesses as far west as Pittsburgh
The description, direction
2. The description of the object and possible sound is typical of a meteor 2. The description of the object and possible sound is typical of a meteor
which has made an unusually deep penetration into our atmosphere. The observatory
at Georgetown University received several reports of this object and their con- at Georgetown University received several reports of this object and their con-
clusion was that it was a meteor. The description given by some witnesses clusion was that it was a meteor. The description given by some witnesses that that
there was more than one object indicates breakup or burnout of the meteor.
3. The ATIC conclusion is that all witnesses saw the same meteor, and that
small differences in the description of the item be attributed to the short time of
observation, excitement of the witnesses, and a change in appearance due to breakup
and the approach of burnout.
DIRDE
HK Mallnt
H. K. GILBERT
Colonel, USAF
AFCIN-4E
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same appearance as the oblect which you saw.
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In the following sketch, imagine that you are at the point shown. 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" on the same curved I'ne to
show how high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you last saw it.
In the following larger sketch place an "A" at the position the object was when you first saw it, and a "B" at its
position when you last saw it. Refer to smaller sketch as an example of how to complete the larger sketch.
EASt EAst
→
NORHA -SoUtH

Clear sky .No wind
Hazy b. Slight breeze
c. Scattered clouds Strong wind
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Don't remember
e. Don't remember
34.3 WEATHER (Circle One) 34.4 TEMPERATURE (Circle One)
a. Dry a. Cold
b. Fog, mist, or light rain b. Cool
c. Moderate or heavy rain C. Warm
d. Snow d. Hot
Don't remember e. Don't remember
35. When did you report to some official that you had seen the object?
30 SEpt.- 58
Day Month Year
(Circle One) Yes No
36.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too?
(Circle One) Yes No
36.2 Please li
my husad.
Was this the first time that you had seen an object or objects like this?
(Circle One) Yes No
Myhdane
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. (Circle One) Yes No
IF you answered YES, then what speed would you estimate? ._m.p.h.
(Circle One) Yes No
IF you answered YEs, then how far away would you say it was? feot.
41. Please give the following i information about yourself:
NAME First Name Middle Name
ADDRESS sulan
Street City Zone State
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Ago 33 sox 7emale
Please indicate any special educational training that you have had.
a. Grade school a.Grade school . . .. Technical school
b. High school ._ V (Type) - (Type) -
c. College 1 1111
1 f. Other special training .Other special training
d. Post graduate d. Post graduate _
Date you completed this questionnaire: 42. Date you completed this questionnaire: 66a 66 Caf 58 58
Year Year
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UFO Sighting (Gatherbure. id.)
SAFIS-3, Attn: Maj. Tacker 29 October 1958
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434/T/3gt Bo11eu/ac/6-92l6/Bldg 828
1.
Washington, D. C. was also seen and reported by witnesses as far west as Fittsburgh.
The description, direction of motion and time were all in agreament.
2. The description of the object and object and possible sound possible sound i8 typical of a meteor typical of a meteor
which has made an unusually deep penetration into which has made an unusually y deep penetration into our atmosphere. our atmosphere. The observatory
at Goorgetown University received several reports of this object and their con- at Goorgetown University received several reports of this object and their con-
clusion was that it was a meteor. The desoription Eiven by some witnesses that clusion was that it was a meteor. The desoription Eiven by some witnesses that
there was more than one objcct indicates breakup or burnout of the meteor.
off
3. The ArIc conclusion is that all witnesses saw the same meteor, and 3. The ATIc conclusion is that all witnesses saw the same meteor, and that
8 anall differences in the description of the item be attributed to the short anall differences in the description of the item be attributed to the short time of
offiaal Fie observation, excitenent of the witnesses, observation, excitenent of the witnesses, and a change in appearance due to in appearance due to breakup
and the approach of burnout.
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REPORT
IARTINSBURG WEST. VA
SIGHTING 29 SErT 958 O452 657
Two BRICHT LIGHTS CROSSFO
AIRPOPT 5E TO NW
NO NOISE.
OBUECT SPLIT INTO 3 016175
AND DISAPPEARED
1ORCONTAL
MTAPPRCx 500
Same as D.C. E PiTTssuRG- D.C.E PiTrssuRG

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GLOW ON CROUND
FOUNO TO DE A Fecovc
ONA BARN.- Ccow
- SEEN ACAIN AND REPBRTED
ON mi nG oF 30 SEDT.
2 DesGeT
FRoM 45-60 56C0N05.
TOWER OPERATOR AT ANOREWS
WAS AOLE TO CACL TUIE ATTE TIO
OfTHE Of THE WEATHEROCEICER TO
THE THE OBVFCT TURN OUT TURN OUT
THE OVERHEAD CLENT CLENT SIT
DOWN AND SCSERUE SCSERUE OCJECT.
IS THAT THE IS THATTHE — OBJECT OBJECT BURNED BURNED
OuT uT COING FROM COING FROM ORANCE ORANGE T0 70
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1. The object sighted on the morning of 29 September 1958, at Gatherburg and
Washington, D. C. was also seen and reported by witnesses as far west as Pittsburgh.
The description, direction l in agreement.
2. The description of the object and 2. The description of the object and possible sound is typical of a meteor
which has made an unusually deep penetration into our atmosphere. which has made an unusually deep penetratior our atmosphere. The observatory The observatory
at Georgetown University received several reports of this object and their con- at Georgetown University received several reports of this object and their con-
clusion was that it was a meteor. The description given by some witnesses Room Thedeeonintdonciyenhy. that
there was more than one object indicates breakup or burnout of the meteor.
3. The ATIC conclusion is that all witnesses saw the e same meteor, and that
small differences in the description of the item be attributed to the short time of
observation, excitement of the witnesses, and a change in appearance due to breakup
and the approach of burnout.
DIEGTLCH
HK Malbnt
. H. K. GILBERT
Colonel, USAF
AFCIN-4E
AFHQ MAY FORM 0-86 PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THIS FORM MAY BE USED. GPO 908344
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tail. Possibly associated
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Direction of Motion SE to NW at high rate of speed.
Satellite:
wo o ta
Astronomical Phenomena
Meteor, Comet, Planet, etc.
Description of object and possible sound points to a meteor which made an
unusually deep penetration into our atmosphere. Observatory at Georgetown
University had several reports of the sighting and their conclusion was that it
was a meteor
tuve:
Radar Analysis (AFcIN-4El) Radar Analysis (AFCIN-4El) No radar data. No radar data.
Natural Phenomena
Ball Lightning, ete. Large area over which this sighting took place, singular
type of occurence, makes it highly improbable that this was a natural phenomenon.
Weather conditions at the time add to the improbability.

Aircraft, Balloons, Airships, etc.. Description of flaming or burning round object
rules out t balloon. Object seen from Washington, D. C. to Pittsburgh at approximately
the same time indicates a speed much greater than any of todays aircraft.
Other: No information concerning an errant missile.
The light which was seen on the ground near Washington, D. C. was definitely
determined to be a floodliaht on a barn.
Evaluation of Source Reliability The number and consistency of reports of this inci-
dent indicate the information to be both relatively accurate and reliable. Twelve
different persons from Washington, D. C. to Pittsburgh, Pa. sighted this object.
.
Analysis and Conclusions:
In view of all the data in this case, the logical conclusion is that all wit-
nesses sighted a meteor which unusually deep penetration into our atmosphere.
The still unoffioiel report sburgh indicates possible the item
on the ground, but as yet discovered.
This object was seen at Washington, D. C. and Pittsburgh at approximately the This object was seen at Washington, D. C. and Pittsburgh at approximately the
same time (possible minute difference depending upon the accuracy_of same time (possible minute difference depending upon the accuracy of witnesses witnesses
in determining the time). The speed necessary to accomplish thisxwould be approxi- in determining the time). The speed necessary to accomplish thisxwould be approxi-
mately 7,ooo knots. The description mately 7,Ooo knots. The description some witnesses that there was more than one witnesses that there was more than one
object indicates the possibility of breakup and burnout of a meteor. object indicates the possibility of breakup and burnout of a meteor.
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HEADQUARTERS
2253D AIR BASE GROUP
United States Air Force
Grcater Pittsburgh Airport
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
BO 27007 1
SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Objects
TO: Com iander
Air Technical Inteliigence Center
right-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio
Transmitted herewith, in accordance with AFR 200o-2, d ted
5 February 1958, aly 1958 and 14th AF Supp-
lement number 1 200-2 as above.
anchel
1 Incl ROBERT E. FANCHER
Ltr, Subj, Unidentified Colonel, USAF
Flying Objects, dtd 23 Oct Commander
58, w/1 incl.
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HEAD JUARTERS
2253D AIR BASE GROUP
United Stotos Air Force
Greater Pittsburgh Airoort
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
2700:5
BO
SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Objects
TO: Commander
Air Technical Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson Air lorce lase
Dayton, Ohio
1. In accordance with AFR 200-2, dated 5 rebruary 1958, A
200-2A, dated 3 Juiy 1958 and 1ltn Air Force Supelement nu iber l to
AFR 200-2, the following is suomitted.
2.On 29 9September 1 1953 between 0925z and O935z, three different
sightings were n made the area rrounding Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanis.
First Report
a. Circular
About size of grapefruit
Pale Blue
Two (2)
In Trail
Negative
7 Negative
8 Negative
(9) Negative
b. b. (1) (1) Motion of bright lights in the dark sky.
(2) Approximately a 450 Approximately a 45 person
reporting. Estimated 2ooo feet altitude.
(3) Same as above. Same as above.
(4) Straight and and apparently apparently level level flight path.
Trailing Trailing objet appeared to overtake lead object objet appeared to overtake lead object then lead object
appeared to increase in speed.
5Disapeared behind 5Disapceared behind a house. a house. Objects were traveling
on an approximate heading of 3100 to 320°. approximate e heading of 3100 to 320°
(6) (5) Two or three3)seconds. Two 2or three3) seconds.
c. (2) ) Ground Visual
Negative
(3) Negative
d. $$ 0925z, 29 September 1958
Pre-dawn
e. (1)

f. (1
Reliability - good
Second Report
a. Round
About size of frape fruit
Pale Blue
Une (1)
30030s Negative
Ne.ative
Negative
Nerative
Object appeared to de disintegrating - had picces
falling off.
(1) The light noving against a dark sky.
(2) Approximately h and three miles distatt
from observer.
(3) Approximately looo feet high and 5 miles distance.
(4) Appeared on a straight course of 3100 to 320
descending slightly.
(5) Appeared to disintegrate
(6) Three3or four(4) minutes
c. (1) Ground - Visual
(2 Negative
(3) Negative
d. d. (2) (1) 0930Z, 29 9 September 1958 September 1958
(2 Pre-dawn
e. One quarter mile west of the highway 22-30 clover leaf
off the Penn-Lincoln Parkway west. Observer was parked in front oi Observer was parked in front oi
the Tastee-Freeze ice cream stand.
f. I f. I Mr.W Mr.
Works for Pennsylvania Works for Pennsylvania Rail Rail Road as a Pipe fitter.
Reliability - good
Third Report
a. Looked like head of 75 MM shell.
Size of 75 MM shell at arms length.
30030 Enclosed in a blue-green tinted flame.
One(1)
Not applicable
(2)
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(4) Object travelin on a deadin
to 320 degrees.
(5) Object appeared to breax in air into ten (lo) or
twelve (12) pieces.
Three3) to four (4) seconus.
c. Ground - Visual
$3) Negative
Negative
d. $22 0935z, 29 September 1958.
Pre-dawn
e. (1) Three miles east Allegheny Tunnel on the
Pennsylvania Turnpike.
f. Mr
Pa Pa.
Sales-Engineer, Corrosion Engineering Products Division Sales-Engineer, Corrosion Engineering Products Division
Reliability - good Reliability good
Mr. class of 1939. class of 1939.
g. (1)
as clear by as clear by all observers.
United States Weather Pittsburgh
Airport reported the following: Airport reported the following:
0700E surface wind calm 6000-310/10,1 030290/19,
(3) (3) Negative
(4) 15 miles +, zero in fog patches in lower areas.
(63 ) None
None
h. (1) Negative
i. (1) N Negative
j. (1) None reported
(3)

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AF FORM 112 UNCLASS.FTED
APPROVED I JUNE 1948 (CLASSIFICATION)
COUNTRY REPORT NO. BLANK)
United States o Anerica
AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT
SUBJECT
Unidentified Flyin: Objects
AREA REPORTED ON FROM(AgnC2253r sase Grous, re:ter
Greater Pittsburgh Ares, Pittsburgh, Pa.
DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION
23 October 1958 29 September 1958
PREPARED BY (OMCET) SOURCE
DALE J. TROML.Y, Catain, USAF
REFEREnCes (Comtrol number, directise, prcoilous report, ec., a8 epplicable)
ArR 20)-2, dated 5 Feb 58, Ak 203-2A dated.3 July 58, 1lth -F Supo1am t 1  - 20042
SUMMARY: (Enter comeiee summary of report. Give sigmificancs in final ome-sentence paragraph. List imcloruree of lower left. Begin tezt of report on AF Form Ils-Part Il.)
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1 copy to llth Air Force
HOTE THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, SO U. S. 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.
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(CLASSIFICATION) 10-58800 fPRINTIMG OrFICE

AF FORM 112—PART II UNCLASSIFI'D
APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 (CLASSIFICATION)
AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT
FROM (Agm)2253 Air Base Group REPORT NO.
Greater Pittsb urgh Airport Unid ntiried Flying
Coraopolis, Pennsyizania Ubjects PAGE 1 OF PAGES
1. On the morning of 29 September 1958 between 25Z ana 93Z three
sightings were made unident.fied flyin objects.
2. The first reported sighting was nade by 30 2as
reported t.nat he saw two pale blue, circular objects travel n irom t.e sout-
east to the northwest on approxinately a headin of 3lo to 32o aegr-es. e
objects disappeared behind a ncuse and by the tine the observer ran to n
rear of the houses the objects were gone. The objects vere in view ap re. mabcly
2 to 3 seconds. The time of this si-hting w s O92,Z plus or ninus a cou le nin tes.
3. The second reported sightin was nade oy a Fennsylvania cail:c:d orke
who was on his way to werk. de was oarked, awaitin lor s rider wnen he noticn.
the object. He was parked
Parkway west on route 22-3o. Te ooject was round ana pale olve in  lo. and
apceared to be disintegrating with pieces falling oif. it s teadin: r.:
South-east to lorth-west. It was visible for about taree t. fou nin. s. he
sighting vas made at O93oz. The age of the person who si nted sde oui-et r 3.
4. The third sighting was made b a Sales neine r i." th. renns It
Chemical Company of Natrona, Pennsylvania. Tnis sightin was Mde wnile the
observer was travelin vest on the Pennsylvania Turnoike at Os3,2, tiree tlies
east of the Allegneny east of the Allegneny Tunnel, which is Tunnel, which is approximas€ oproximasely p-7o air niles east of niles east of
Pittsburgh, Pa., Fittsburgh, Pa., The ooserver reported apreared to be shaped like the De shaped like the
head of a. 75 M shell. It was enveloped in a olue head of a. 75 M shell. It was enveloped in a olu green tinted ilene the ief't green tinted ilane ah ief't
a fire tail of So-6o feet. The object ap earea to orcak apart in the air. io a fire tail of So-6o feet. The object ap eare. oreak apart in tne air. o
noise was heard. The object was visible tnree to four seconds. The e:uin. noise was heard. The object was visible tnree to four seconds. The e:ain.
of the object was between 3lo to 320 degrees.
5. A field trip was made by nelicopter to the are mentioned in
paragraph #h. The persons living in the imnediate area were contacted
however no one had seen or heard anytning unusal during the period. however no one had seen or heard anything unusal during the period.
6. It is felt by the investigatin orficer that there vas definitel, 6 It is felt by the investigatin orficer that there vas definitel,
something in the area, nowever no guess will be ventured as to waat it was or something in the area, nowever no guess will be ventured as to waat it was or
where it came from. where it came from.
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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
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the object
was seen on the Penna. Turnpike. The spot was located nowever we
Turnpike to talk to the people livin, in
I-2l Helicopter and ve proceeded to the area. Four di ferent families
were contacted with no results. seareh was condueied on foot but
nothing was found.
it is the opinion of the reporting officer tht tere was
definitely a group of unknown objects in the arer, houcver, as to their
Doy oully
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
WEATHER BUREAU
Cincinnati 2, Ohio
October 3, 1958
lana
Dear Mrs.
Thank you for your interesting report on an
unidentified flying object, have no idea what
it could be.
We are forwarding We are forwarding ycur lette yeur letter to the Air Force • to the Air Force
at Patterson Field, where at Patterson Field, where investigations of such objects investigations of such objects
are made. are made.
Yours very truly,
Meteorologist in Charge, Acting Meteorologist in Charge, Acting
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was sighted'in vicinity by his tower personnel..
On 30 September 8 interviewed Tower oporator who described
the object as giving of white light, and traveling at t a height of about 30oo feet
W.S.W. He stated a piec med to drop away from the object which was traveling at a
high rate of speed after which the light vanished. He stated at the time the sky was
clear and there was the vicinity. It was his opinion that the
object was a meteorite.
On 30 September 1958 interviewed an employee the Harris-
burg Yards who o stated at O530 on 29 Sept 58 he saw a lighted object traveling in the
The object was traveling up river and gave off a whitish
light. He described it as being coné shaped with the small end to the rear. He was
of the opinion that he saw the object from two to three minutes. He saw a piece drop
off and the object passed from his view behind several box cars and ine did not sce it
again. He was unable to state the height of the object and stated he heard no unusual
On 1 by
29 Sep 58 about O520 he was driving on the road between Tremont and Pinogrove, Schulykifl
Co., Route l25, when he noticed an objoct in the sky between two mountains. This object
resembled the fuselage of an aircraft with windows along the sido. The front windows
were brighter than the rear windows, and sparks were coming from the rear of the object
He estimated the speed to be the same as a prop driven A/C. The object was traveling
between the two mountains at about the same height as the mountains. He estimated the
time he' saw the objoct was about one minute, and when he stopped his car to alight, he
was betweon some troes and failed to see the object again. Upon alighting from his
car he did not hear any sound resembling a running engine or othor notor. He stated
a vehicle was stopped ahead of him but he did not know who the occupants were. It was
a clear nighc with no cioud md tho moon was in plai The moun wm wost
and west and the objoct was .raveling due north. U. VERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1957 O -442939

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DATE CASE/COMPLAINT NUMBER
INCIDENT REPORT 29 Sop 58 CR 24-53-281
TO: FROM: (Unit/Headquarters)
Chief, Security Division Investigation Section
1. NAME OF SUBJECT 2. GRADE/RATE 3.RACE 4.SERVICE NUMBER 5.ORGANIZATION AND LOCATION
UFO
6. DESCRIPTION(Complete on all civilians and tho ue military personnel whose identity is in question)
A.COLOR EYES B.COLOR OF HAIR C.COMPLEXION D.AGE E.H"IGHT F.WEIGHT G.IDENTIFYING MARKS Tattoo, scars, etc)
7.HOW DRESSED (Military or civilian, and condition of clothing) 8. UNDER INFLUENCE OF
AL COHOL (Explain
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NARCOTICS in
. OTHER item 14)
9. INCIDENT (Specify type and location) A.HOUR
0530
U F'o Sighting over Harrisburg, Pa. A.DATE
29 Sep 58
10.NAME AND ADDRESS OF COMPLAINANT (1f applicable) 11. METHOD COMPLAINT SUBMITTED
IN PERSON
BY TEL EP HONE
BY MAIL
12. PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR ACTiON (Check applicable box)
INVESTIGATED APPREHENDED BY SURRENDERED TO
NAME GRADE SERVICE NUMBER ORGANIZATION
Security Division
13. 13. WI TNESSES WITNESSES (Attach copies of statements) (Attach copies of statementa)
ADDRESS TELEPHONE
14.DETAILS OF INCIDENT (Who, What, When, Where, How? Include attitude at ititmoof apprehension and give details uncooperative.
Attach atntements of medical personnel. Attach statements of medical personnel. Continue in 'REHARKS' 'REMARKS' on reverse. on reverse, if necessary.)
On 29 September On 29 September 1958 J . reported he had received
several calls several calls regarding regarding a flying object sighted in the flying object sighted in the sky in the vicinity of Harris- sky in the vicinity of Harris-
burg, Pa. burg, Pa. He He requested requested a a preliminary investigation be conducted to determine the
nature and authenticity nature and authenticity of the reports. the reports.
On 29 September 1958 interviewed A/2C I On 29 September 1958 interviewed A/2C Howard Neely, Tower Opezator who stated he Howard Neely, Tower Opexator who stated he
was on tower duty at O53o this date when he noticed a lighted object moving in the
skv travelling wsw in th sky travelling WSW in the general direction of Harrisburg State A/P. He described e general direction of Harrisburr Stete i the
15. EVALUATION (Check applicable box)
UNFOUNDED FELONY MISDEMEANOR TRAFFIC MILITARY OFFENSE
16. EVIDENCE AND ITS DISPOSITION (List and desCribe) 17.DISPOSITION OF OFFENDER
18.INCLOSURES 19.DISTRIBUTION TYPED NAME AND GRADE OF REPORTING OFFICER
CLAYTON A. MC HENRY
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Af $483 WHICH ARE OBSOLETE IN THE USAF.
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C Mysterious bject
Seen F Flying Over
City Early Today
29SUN
At least  score of persons re-
ported sighting a mysterious fy-
jing object in the Harrisburg skies
early today.
But as usual. there was no of-
ficial identification of the object.
nor could anyone determine where
itit came from or where it went.
Olmsted Air Force Base at Mid-
dletown had nine reports of the
brilliantly lighted object, but offi- brilliantly lighted object, but offi-
cials pointed out there were the
usual differences" in describing "usual differences" in describing
its color, shape and direction. In
addition. more than a dozen per-
sons called The Evening News gons called The Evening News
to inquire about it..
According to to most reports, it most reports, it
flew from south to north at about
5:30 a m. Some described it as| 5:30 a m. Some described it as
a blazing, white triangle, trailing
sparks. Others said it had the
ishape of a barrel. Another said
it had no distinguishable shape.
Olmsted officials said it could Olmsted officials said it could
have been a jet or a meteorite.
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As I watched it seemed to divide into two lights and these in turn
divided again with two lights leading the other two. They did not
nor alter course while doing this. When this maneuver was pause
all lights went out. Nothing visible remained. completed
trail and no sound. There was no vapor
The whole sighting did not last over four seconds.
I told the incident to some of the fellows at
and one of them (an ex air force the shop where I work
about it. I have nothing to add pilot) advised me to write to you people
53 years old. work at a small to this account. I am white, male,
airplane parts. shop at Corry. Pa. . which which manufactures
If you should wish to contact me I am usually home should
one home days except Saturday and Sunday. one home days except Saturday and Sunday. . No No
Sincerely yours,
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON I1 -
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Oftice of the secretary
21 October 1958
Dea
This is to acknowledge and thank you for your letter of
2 October 1958 concerning 3 your sighting of an unidentified flying
object on the morning of 29 September 1958 at tely 6a.m.
near Colum us, Pennsylvania.
We have received number of letters concerning this same sight-
ing and the local newspapers featured this ting fro
Maryland, to Pittsbu
An Air Force team has completed their investigation and has
forwarded all the facts concerning this sighting to the Air
Technical Intelligence Center for analysis and evaluation. Prelimi-
nary results indicate the object was a meteorite which broke up in
the earth's lower atmosphere.
Again, thank you for your interest in this matter. Your letter
will be 1ncluded in the case file of this sighting at aee eewa the Air
Technical Intelligence Center Technical Intelligence Center.
For your information, I am inclosing mation, am inclosing Department of Defense Defense
fact sheets on the fact sheets on subject of unidentified flying objects.
Sincerely,
10/
2 Inclosures 2 Inclosures LAWRENCE J. TACKER LAWRENCE J. TACKER
Major, USAF
Executive Officer Executive Officer
Public Information Division Public Information Division
Office of Information Services
Pennsylvania
ATIC

AFCIN-4E4/T/Sgt Bolieu/ac
6-9216/Bldg 828
Typed 8 Oct 58
AFCIN-4
Mrs.
Milan, Indiana
Dear Mra
Your lotter, dated 3o septexber 1958, addressed to the veather I
his ienter.
The information submitted by 2 linited. Therefore,
it would it would be appreoiated if you and your husband w would fill in the
attacbed rorns in as much detail as possible and return them to this attached rorns in as much detail as possible and return them to this
Center in the inclosed se, -addressed stamped envelope.
Your interes
Sincerely. Sincerely,
2 Inels: H. K. CILBEIT H.K. CILBET
1. 2 cys ATIC Fm 1. 2 cys ATIC Fm Colonel, USAF
lio. 164 Doputy for Soience and Couponents Doputy for Soience
2. Addr Envelope Vdr Envelope
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REMARKS object sighted no doubt
The
the same object sighted in the Washington, D. C.
area.
FROM NAME OR TITLE 8T0t8
T/Sgt James O. Bolieu
AND LOCATION 19216
AFCIN-4E4
DD 95 Forw 12 10 Nov 47. C70:19-0-40361
Mystery Mystery
Bright Object Bright Object
Shooting Flame
Seen In Sky
HARRISBURG (UPI)-Olmsted
Air Force Air Force Base today received
reports of a mysterious object
shooting across the central shooting across the central Penn- 1 Penn-
Ig g sylvania skies early sylvania skies early today. ytoday.
The descriptions from The descriptions from nine in-
dividuals reporting to the base
varied, but most agreed it was
a bright object, emitting sparks
and spouting an orange colored
flame and traveling east to west.
'd The object was seen by five
m. persons at Middletown and four
employes at the base. In addition
ad reports were received by news-
tn- paper and radio stations.
An Air Force spokesman said
no search was instituted at the
base, but the information was
sent on to the Air Force's Air
888 Material Command headquarters
at Dayton, Ohio, for analysis by
a project officer on "unidentified
objects.'

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ORGANIZATION AND LOCATION COORDINATION
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FILE
INFORMATION
NECESSARY
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NOTE AND
RETURN
SEE ME
SIGNATURE
REMARKS
The object sighted is apparently the same one
sighted in the Washington, D. C. area. The object
has all the characteristics of a meteor breaking
apart. If a meteor is close enough to the earth,
as this one was, it will make quite a noise.
FROM NAME FROM NAME OR OR FITLE nIT
Major Robert J. Friend BTOct 88 BTOct 58
ORGANIZATION AND LOCATION TELEPHOME TELEPHONE
AFCIN-4E4 9216 6-9216
DD  95 Replaces DA AOO Form 825, I Apr 48, and AFBQ
Form 12, 10 Nov 47, wblob may be uoed.

airplane.
The weather tran eight thousand
hours, being actively engaged as inst ctor durinr the
last war and since the have bcen empl an instructor in a
corrercial cazacity and for the past vears have held a position
as an executive piiot. ly oldest twenty years old and is
now Working for Caoital Airlines at Washington National Airvort.
a bluish light than an amber one.
Very truly yours
.

1
21 October 1958
Dear M
This is to acknowledge and thank you for your letter of
concerning your sighting of an unidentified flying
29 September 1958 September at imately 6 a.m. near
object on the morning of 2
Frederick, Maryland.
number of letters concerning this SEMG sight-
We have received a from derick,
and the local newspapers featured
ing Pennsylvania.
Maryland, to
team has completed their investigaticl and has
An Air Force this sighting to the Air
forwarded all the facts concerning evaluation. Prelimi-
Technical Intelligence Center for aralysis and in
s indicate the object was a. meteorite which broke up
nary results
the ear th's lower atm osphere.
your interest in this matter. Your letter
Again, thank you for the Air
will be included will be included in the case file in the Cabe Ille Ot viie
Technical Technical Intelligence Intelligence Center. Center.
am inclosing Department inclosing Department of of Defense Defense
For your information, I am rmation, objects. objects
fact sheets on the fact sheets on the subject of unidentified flying
Sincerely,
LAWRENCE J. TACKER LAWRENCE J. TACKER
2 Inclosures 2 Inclosures Major, USAF
Executive Officer Executive Officer
Public Public Inforation Division
Office of Information Services ces
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Radar AnalysisAFCIN-4El) Radar Analysis(AFCIN-4El) No radar data.
Natural Phenomena
Ball I Lightning. etc. Large area over which this sighting took place, singular
type of occurence, makes it highly improbable that this was a natural phenomenon.
Weather conditions at the time add to the improbability.
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Aircraft. Balloons, Airships, etc. Deseription of flaming or burning round object
rules out balloon. Object seen from Washington, D. C. to Pittsburgh at approximately
the same time indicates a speed much greater than any of todays aircraft.
Other:_ No information concerning an errant I missile.
ht which was seen on the ground near Washington, D. C. was definitely
on a barn.
Evaluation of Source Reliability The number and consistency of reports of this inci-
dent indicate the informati on to be both relatively accurate and reliable. Twelve
dirferent persons Irom washington. Pittsburgn, Pa. sicht object.
Analysis and Conclusions:
In view of all the data in this case, the logical conclusion is that all wit-
nesses sighted a meteor which made an unusually deep penetration into our atmosphere.
The still unofficial report fr Pittsburgh indicates possible remains of the item
on the ground, but as yet st on the groun but as yet still undiscovered. discovered.
This object was seen at Washington, D. C. and Pittsburgh at approximately the
same time (possible minute difference depending upon the accuracy of the witnesses same time (possible minute difference depending upon the accuracy of the witnesses
in determining the time). The speed d necessary to accomplish this would be approxi- necessary to accomplish this would be approxi-
mately 7,ooo knots. The description of some witnesses that there was more than one
object indicates the possibility of breakup and burnout of a meteor.

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1 - 13 OCTOBER 1958 SIGHTINGS
DATE LOCATION OBSERVER EVALUATION
Oct Columbus, Ohio Insufficient Data
1 Bell Buckle, Tennessee Astro METRR)
Foxholm, North Dakota Astro (ARCTuRus)
Stroudsbourg, Pennsylvania UNIDENTIFIED
Deming, New Mexico Other (REFLECTION)
Warren, Ohio Military Astro (METEOR)
Norton, Connecticut Astro METEOR
Xenia, Ohio Aircraft
Alexandria, Virginia Other REFLECTION)
Pleasant Hill, California AircraftHELO
Gulf of Campeche, Mexico Coast Guard (PHYS s) Other (WEATHER BUOY)
Groveland, Massachusetts Aircraft
Barahona, Dominican Republic Multi Astro (METEOR)
9 Green River Lakes, Wyoming Astro FOMALHAUT)
10 Temple, Oklahoma PHYSICAL S) Other (HOAX)
10 Holloman AFB, New Mexico Aircraft
11 Laredo, Texas Military (RADAR) Astro (METEOR)
12 Valparaiso, Chile Multi Astro (METEOR)
12 Uruguay CIOVI Insufficient Data
12 Elkhorn,Williams Bay, Wisconsin Balloon
12 New Jersey Aircraft
DR13 Northern Ohio PHYSICAL S Other (CHAFF)
13 Kleinostheim, Gemany Astro (METEOR)
13 Uruguay + CIOVI Aircraft
13 Cameron, Arizona Military Astro METEOR) (METEOR)
13-31 Mar 59 Black Sea Turkey missing Military (RADAR) Other CHAFF Other (CHAFF)
! ADDITIO PORTED ORTED SIGHTINGS (NOT CASES)
DATE LOCATION SOURCE EVALUATION
Oct Eastern Oregon Eastern Oregon Newsclipping Newsclipping
Oct Salem, Oregon Newsclipping
Brooklyn, New York Ltr, Newsclipping
mo6 m66 Cliffucle Park, Mew Cliffucle Park, New Jersey Newsclipping
Stephensburg Stephensburg, Kentucky entucky Newsclipping

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TD-E/Major Friena/vw/69216 11 SEP 1961
Request for onmation
Mr
Columbus 13, Chio
Dear M
sightings of unidontified f flying objects are filed by
Case files the USAF requesting information on
dute and location, and your letter to this essential information. If
a sighting made by you did not include your sighting, we will
you will provide us wlth the date and location of regarding the case.
be happy to send you information as to
Sincerely
nost11.
EDWARD H. WINN
Colonel, USAF Colonel, USAF
Deputy for Science Deputy for Science
and Components and Components
COORDINATION: TD-E COORDINATION: TD-E
Major Robert
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Please try to answe many questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research ourposes, and wi regarded as confidential material. Your name will not
be used in connection with any statements, conclusions, or publications without your permission.
We request this personal information so that, if it is deemed necessary, we may contact you for
further details.
1.When did you see the object? 30
29 SEpt. 1958
Day Month Year (Circle One): A.M. 8 P.M.
Check date oN 1oiter weton by
3. Time zone:
(Circle Ono): (a. Eastern (Circle One): a.Daylight Saving
b. Central .Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
: •. Other
Where were you whon you saw the object?
MILAN Indinne
Nearest Postal Nearest Postal Address Address City or Town City or Town State or Country State or Country
AddItional remarks:. Additional remarks:
5. Estimate how long you saw the object. 15 t0:5 15 to:5
Hours Minutes Minutes Seconds
5.1 Circle one of the Question 5.
a. Certain a. Certain c.Not very sure
Fairly certain Fairly certain d. Just a guess
What was the conditic What was the condition of the sky? of the sky?
(Circle One): a. Bright daylight d. Just a trace of daylight d. Just a trace of daylight
b. Dull daylight Notrdce of daylight
c. Bright twilight Don't remember
7IF you saw the object during TWILIGHT, or DAWN, where was the SUN located as you looked at S
the object?
(Circle One): a. In front of you d. To your left
b. In back of you e. Overhead
c. To your right f. Don't remember
ATIC FORM NO. 164 (13 OCT 54)
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nonO.F.O's. Since

- SAFOI-3a/MHBur d/72291
20 October 1960
Dear Mr.
I refer to your recent letter to the Aerospace Technical
Intelligence Center regarding the sighting of a UFo you reported
to the Air Force 1958. Since you did not include any other to locate
information (such as date and Therefore, we ask that you forward
the case in the ATIc files. it occurred.
to ATIC the date of
In the event you did not fill out the Air Force Questionnaire
I am inclosing one which I Buggest you fill out to the best of
memory and forw the completed document to the Aerospace
your Center, Wright-Patterson Air F orce Base, Oh1o
Technical Intelligenc
for their analysis and evaluation.
For your information I am inclosing the latest Department of
Defense fact sheet on UFOs which clearly ystates the positio on of the
Air Force and the Department of Defense on this subject.
Bincerely,
2 Inclosures LAWRENCE J. TACKER
a/s a/s Lt. Colonel, USAF
Public Information Division
Office of Information
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AEROSPACE TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER CLA:CEL
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE
OHIO
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: AFCIN-4E2x
SUBJECT: Request Information (M
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TO: SAFOI-3d (L/Col Tacker)
1. Mr wrote to ATIC and requested information concerning
a sighting he reported to the Air Force in l958. Mir Israel did not
include the date, or any other information concerning his signting
and therefore it was impossible to locate the case in our file.
Suggest you request the witness to forward the date of the sighting
and the name of he place where it occurred to the Air Force.
2. s Suggest the latest Sheet"
3. The address is: tsral
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Columbus 13, Ohio
FOR THE COMMANDER:
Leto
PHILIP GAVANS dutu
Colonel, USAF Colonel, USAF
Deputy for Science and Components
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6 Oct. 1960
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In yau reply to unidentifuld flying objet
sighting
ing analyars"
Could you please send me
have rlead snce Sept. 58n thes unalyeis oron
infomation releared since Sypt., 58 on ufo's.
Jhank you ung m much

Aircraft, Balloons, Airships, etc -•--.
Other Insuff data (old report) Insuff data (old report)
Evaluation of Source Reliability_ Unknown
Analysis and Conclusions: This report was sent in two (2) years after the
incident occured. It is possible that it could have been a light on an
acft or balloon, but due acft or balloon, but du the lapse of time an investigation of the the lapse of time an investigation of the
incident is impracticl is impracticle
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90°
Zenith
A te B about 15 MIN.
60°
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225 270
SW W 315
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TELEPHONE NUMBER_
Age 18 M
Indicate any.additional Information about yourself, Including any education, which might be pertinent. -.
AM PRESENTLY ERe1GD its A fesshuItn xt OSU
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with The The NORTh AND DEGRESS
Date you completed this questionnaire: 42. Date you completed I I this questionnaire: 21 10 400 60
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. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One) WEATHER (Circle One) /
Clear sky Q Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don't remember
35. When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object? Mcthelatak 10 s
SUN ? od 18
Day Month Year
(Circle One) Yes N0
36.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too?
(Circle One) Yes No
36.2 Please list their names and addresses:
(Circle One) Yes (No
OUSIDE of AKRON, OHO - AbOUT 195-3IN SUMMEI
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. In the following sketch, imagine that you are at the point shown. 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" on the same curved line to
show how high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you last saw it.
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. In the following larger sketch place an "A" at the position the object was when you first saw it, and a "B" at Its domowmg uagotJkeue!Paeeant ,.
position when you last saw it. Refer to smaller sketch as an example of how to complete the larger sketch. position when you last saw it. Refer to smaller sketch as an example of how to complete the larger sketch.
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c.
thee wae of Soveral yards away?
The stey. . Other .
Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes Don't Know
Yes Don't Know
No Don't Know
d. Give off smoke? Yes Yes No No Don't Know
•. •. Change brightness?- u disguan Yes Don't Know Don't Know
f. Change shape? Yes Yes 2②8 Don't Know
g. g. Flicker, throb, or pulsate? Yes Don't Know Don't Know
Did the object move behind something at anytime, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
it moved behind:. it moved behind:
Did the object move in
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. Don't Know. IF you answered YES, than tell what IF you answered YES, than tell what
it moved in front of: _ it moved in front of: _
Did the object appear: (Circle One): a.Solld? . Transparent? c. Don't Know.
1.Did you observe the object through any of the following?
Eyeglasses Yes No •. Binoculars Yes
b. Sun glasses Yes f. Telescope Yes
c. Windshield Yes S g. Theodolite
d. Window glass Yes h. Other

1. Other ACKYAFD g. Other_
What were you doing at the time you saw the object, and how did you happen to notice it?
DONE CARRYING fAPIRS OCKED hrCCL SK.
IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or oher vehicle at th tim, then completethe following questions:
28.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
.North c. East South g. West
.Northeast d.Southeast Southwest h. Northwest
28.2 How fast were you.moving?_ miles per hour.
28.:3 Did.you stop at any time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
29. What direction were you looking when you first saw the object? (Circle One) w the object? (Circle One)
g. West
.North c. East c. East Q South h. Nothwest
. Northeast d. Southeast 7. Southwest i. Overhead
0 What direction were you loc saw the object? (Circle One) saw the obiect?
g. g. West
.North East •. . South h. Northwest Northwest
. Northeast Southeast f. Southwest I, I, Overhead
I yo fmiar wih bear terangulardectiontystiat the numr f rees the was If you are familiar with bearing terms (angular direction), try to estimate the number of degrees the object was
from true North (thru east) and also the number of degrees it was upward from the horizon (elevation).
31.1 When it first appeared:
b. From horizon35degrees.
31.2 When it disappeared:
b. From horizon _45 ..degrees.

woulD bisn (OUiK'ED.
23. Did the oblect disappear w If so, how? Y8s, PHDED oT
1to sky
In order that you can give as clear a picture as possible of what you saw, describe in your own words a
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IF you saw the object at NIGHT, what did you notice concerning the STARS and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle One): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
a. None a. Bright moonlight —
b. A fow Dull moonlight
Many c. No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember a. Don't remember
The object appeared:
(Circle One): (a. As a light b. Shiny c. Dark d.Don't remember
as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? 7T u175 leightr Thine
WAS not As bR1t As Thre birg tos
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Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes No Don't Know
b. Suddenly speed. up and rush away at any time? Yes Ne Don't Know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes No Don't Know
d. d. Give off smoke? Give off smoke? Yes No No Don't Know
e. Change brightness? Change brightness? Yes No No Don't Know
f. Change shape? Change shape? Yes No Don't Know Don't Know
g. Flash or flicker? Flash or flicker? Yes No Don't Know
h.Disappear.and reappear? Disappear.and reappear? Yes Yes No Don't Know
Did the object move behind something at any time particularly a cloud? Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): (Circle One): Yes CNo CNo Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what IF you answered YES, then tell what
it moved behind:
Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): (Circle Pnoh Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
in front of: _
14. Did the object appear: (Circle One): . Solid b. Transparent c. Vapor d.Don't Know
a. Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculars Yes No
b. Sun glasses Yes No f. Telescope Yes No
c. Windshield Yes No g. Theodolite Yes No
d. Window glass Yes No h. Other lust
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16. Tell in a few words the following things about the object.
a. Sound No tound
b. Color Gright whit
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Draw a plcture that wil show theshape of the object or objects.Label ond include In your sketch any details
of the object that you saw such as wings, protrusions, etc., and especially exhaust trails or vapor tralls.
Place an arrow beside the drawing to show the direction the object was moving.
MOUING EAST S alnist ROUAD
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The edgas of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred (Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred . Other
6. Like a bright star
c. Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember
a 19. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? 19. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there?
Draw a pictur o how they were arangedand tn arrow o show te direction that thay were traveln. Draw a picture of how they were arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction that thay were traveling. S
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be used in connection with any statements, conclusions, or publications without your permission.
We request this personal information so that, if it is deemed necessary, we may contact you for
further details.
1. When did you see the object?
O 58 Minutes
Sun.-At?? (Circle One):
Month Year (A.M.) or P.M.
(Circle One)(a. Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
Central b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4. Where were vou when you saw the object?
Colembes oleMbus li 1U
Nearest Postal Addre Nearest Postal ddress City or Tqwn State or Country State or Country
Additional remarks:
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How long was object in sight? How long was object:in sight? 15
Hours Minutes 1 )
5.1 ight determined? Herdsace Studies erdsace Studies
axwall AFB, Alaboma axwall AFB, Alaboma TTiN: Archives Brahch TTN: Archives Branch RETURN
Certain Not very sure Not very sure
Fairly certain Just a guess TQ: TQ
snst
. What wqs the condition of the sky? What wgs the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright Bright
b. Cloudy b Cloudy
(Circle One): In front of you 1340 d. To your left 1003513
b.In back of you e. Overhead
c. To your right. f. Don't remember
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18. The edges of the object were: 18. The edges of the object were:
(Clrcle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred (Clrele One): a. Fuzzy or blurred Other •. Other
b. Like a bright star
s.Sharply outtined s.Sharply outlIned
d. Don'tremember Don'fremember
IF there was MORE THAN ONE oblect, then how many were there?
Draw a pleture of how