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UNCLASSIFIED
DISTRICT InTElLigENCE OFFICE
Sixth Naval District
U. S. NAVAL BASE
Charleston, South Carolina IN REPLY REFER TO
Code: 0010S-6
REC Serial: 3359
NOVS 3 1958
From: District Intelligence Orficer, SIXTH Naval District
To: Office of Special Investigations, Charleston Air Force Base,
Charleston, South Carolina
Subj: Unidentified Flying Object, reporting of
Ref.: (a) OPNAV Instruction 3820.9
Encl: (1) Memo to DIO-6ND files dtd 31 Oct 58, Same Subj
1. Enclosure (1), self-explanatory in nature. is
information in accordance with refe nce (a
.h Sudlu
H. W. SADLER
R+C
UNCLASSIFIED
DNLY
4: FOR 732-58

estimated the position of unidentified object to be ESE of his position at a
rango of approximately two miles.
Several other workers with observer noted a multi-engine U.S. Air Force
aircraft circling the vicinity of sighting for about ten minutes after
original sighting.
The weather was clear and
October 1958. The observer stated that the object bright although
the weather was clear and sunny.
Mr. also reported that he and his wife had sighted the "missile
part" reported to be "tumbling" t through space in July l958 while driving his
automobile on a local highway. (This "missile" part" is thought to be USSR
Satellite reported to Satellite reporte re-entering earth's atmosphere.)
The observer, M
Charleston, S. s employed as a leadingman shipfitter at the U.s. Naval
Shipyard, Charleston,
drydock noored at . Naval Base, Charleston, S.C.
The observer does not wish his name connected with this ghting in the
event it is made public information.
There was no further evidence conceming an unidentified
flying object.
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28 OcT 58

HEADQUARTERS
(MATS)
Charleston Air Force Base
South Carolina
WPL 1330 20 NOV 1958
SUBJECT: Transmittal of Unidentified Flying Report
TO: Cormmander
Air Technical Intelligence Center
Wright-Fatterson n Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio
1. Inclosed is report requested by the 32nd Air Division Message
INT IN-4EA 11-2728-E.
2. This letter is classified uphold the classifi-
cation of Inclosure No. 1. 1C
FOR THE COMMANDER:
1 Incl W. HUNTER, JR.
Unidentified Flying Unidentified Flying Major, USAF Major, USAF
Object Rept, 1 cy Chief of Administration Chief of Administration
Cy to: Hq EASTAF
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DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12
DoDDRAPatn
VLIC
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UNCLASSIFIED
16000: 477 VC
11252-C C R
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CORU

CLASSIFICATION
COUNTRY OF ACTIVITY REPORTING REPORT NO. (Leave blank)
USA - MATS UNCLASSIFIED
AIR I INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT
COUNTRY OR AREA REPORT CONCERNS DATE OF INFORMATION
USA/Charleston, S. C. 28 Oct 58
ACTIVITY SUBMITTING REPORT DATE E OF COLLECTION SRI STATUS (If applicable)
Hq l608th Air Transport Wing (H) SRI NO.
Charleston Air Force Base, S. C. 28 - 29 Oct 58 CANCELED/COMPLETE
PREPAR ING IND IV IDUAL DATE OF REPORT SRI.NO.
T/Sgt llenry B. Alton CANCELED/INCOMPLETE
NCOIC, Wing Plans/Intelligence Section 18 Nov 58 SRI NO.
NAME OR DESCRIPTION OF SOURCE EVALUATION ACT IVE
T/Sgt J. P. Keel, A/1C A/IC ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON (DBTO)
Civ A-1
REFERENCES (BAIR Subject, preVIOus Feports, etC. as applicable)
1) BAIR 460 T. No previous reports submitted.
SUBJEcT (Descriptive title. Use individual reports for separate subjecla
Unidentified I Flying Object Report, Charleston, S. C. Area, 28/1755z Oct 58.
SUMMARY (Give summary which highlights the selient factors of narrative report. Begin narrative text on AF Form 112a
unless report can be fully stated on AF Form 112. List inclonures, including number of copies)
1. Coordination of this r report has been accomplished by furnishing a
copy to the activities listed under Distribution.
2. This report covers observations of a flaming object falling from
the sky east of Charleston, South Carolina, at approximately 28/1755 hrs
October 1958.
3. This report is classified uphold the classification
assigned to inclosure #2, by Detachment 602, OSI, Charleston Air Force Base,
S. C.
Unclaesifica Unclanesifias APPROVED:
Rte Rte
J. B. HOLLEY
Major, USAF Major, USAF
Intell. Off.
2 2 INCLS
1. 1. AF Form 1l2A, UFO Rept. AF Form 1l2A, UFO Rept.
2. Ltr, Det 602, OSI, w/1 Incl
DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTERVALS;
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEANS.
DOD DIR 5200.10
DISTRIBUTION ORIGINA USAF ndicate Dupl M/oz and copies w/o inclosures, if applicable)
HQ EASTAF Jersey
WARNING: This document contains informa ion affecting the national defense of the United States within the meaning of the
Espionage Laws, Title 18. U.S.C.. Section 793 and 794. Its traneminsion or the revelation of its contents in any manner to
an unauthorized person is prohibited by lav. 1
AF IS SOP S 54 112 REPLACES AF FORM 112. I OCT 52. WHICH MA USED
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a squadron aircraft that was to land
on Runway 33, when they first observed what appeared t be a white ball of
fire, about the size of a dime, with orange tail, about the length of a
standard lead pencil held at arns length. The object was first sighted
on an azimuth of l25o and approximate angle of l5, descending and disappearing
on an approximate azimuth of lo5o and approximate angle of 0-15°. Object
when first seen appeared to burn out then reappeared on the same trajectory
briefly before disappearing completely. Total time of observation was l-3
seconds, no visual aids were used and no aircraft were observed in area at
time of sighting.
2. A/1G" , also of the Llilth FIS, reported substantially
the same information with the following variation: After first observing
the object disappear, he never witnessed the secondary appearance, and
although he never checked his watch at the tir the sighting, he believes
it was between l8Oo and l9ooz hours. Airman was in the ramp area of the
44lth FTS at the time of observation and approximately 550 feet NE of
Building S-706, location No visual aids were used
and total time of sighting was 2-5 seconds.
3. Mr. approximate age 30, North
Charleston, S. C., ,who is employed as a teamster with the Overnite Trans-
portation Company, Charleston Heights, S. C., reported while he was driving
on a small rural road, acproximately five miles NW of Harleyville, S. C., on a small rural road, acproximately five miles NW of Harleyville, S. C.,
he observed what appeared to be a burning jet aircraft falling and it he observed what appeared to be a burning jet aircraft falling and it
appeared to be going to crash. appeared to be going to crash. Mr stated that due to the winding
road he could not state definitely what direction he was heading in but felt
reasonably sure it was to the east. Subject described object as having reasonably sure it was east. Subject described object as having
the characteristics of a jet aircraft with approxinately half of the dark
colored fuselage engulfed in flames. He first observed the object to his
right, passing in front of his truck and disappearing behind trees to his right, passing in front of his truck and disappearing behind trees to his
left, and could give no estimate of the distance involved. Mr. Quick also
stated that approximately two hours later he observed smoke rising from a
wooded area approximately two miles west of Cross, S. C., and was under wooded area approxinately two miles west of Cross, S. C., and was under
the opinion that it would have been in the vicinity of the crashed airplane.
Total time of observation was lo-l5 seconds. No visual aids were used and Total time of observation was lo-l5 seconds. No visual aids were used and
no sound was heard.
4 A check with 4A check with the following lowing organizations revealed reveale following llowing
information: information:
a. 16o8th ATG Operations, Base Operations, CRT Section, 4l4th FIS
Operations, CAFB Control Tower and CAA Traffic Officer: A total of 1li
aircraft were air orne in local area, exact positions unknow. No aircrew-
men reported unusual sightings and no explanation could be given. The
44lth FIS was firing air-to-air rockets 30-50 miles east of Charleston Air
Force Base.
b. 792nd.AC&W No radar
DOWNGRADED made
DOD DIR 5200.10
WARNiNG: This document contains inlormation affecting the national_delense of the United States .
Espionnge Laws, Title 18. U. S. C., Sections 793 and 794. Its ttanamission or the revelatiort mienning.df she
unauthorized person is prohibited by law. It may not be reproduced in whole or in part. b manner to an
Agencies, except by permission of the Director of Intelligence, USAF dthdr than United States Air Force
AF I 0OT 2 112a , WHICH MAY BE USED. REPLACES AF FORM 112-PA NFORMATION when filled in)
OFF1CE:1954-387562 16-68470-1

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SUPPLEMENT TO AF FORM 112
ORIGINATING AGENCY UNCERA
1608th Air Transport Wing (H) PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES
Charleston Air Force Ease, S. C.
c. U. S. Weather Bureau and Detachment 52, 9th Weather Group: 1o
explanation for observation. Weather at 28/1700z was as fo1lows:
(1) Winds: Surface 270° 10 knts
6,000 3000 30 knts
10,000 290 34 knts
16,000 2900 82 knts
20,000 280° 79 knts
30,000 280 105 knts
50,000 280° 65 knts
(2) Ceiling: Unlimited.
(3) Clouds: None.
(4) Visibility: 15+
(5) Thunderstorms: None.
d. U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Charleston,
S. C.: No information of alleged nusual incident in Cross, . C.
area.
Heny. B. Cllon
HENRY ALTON
T/Sgt, USAF
NCoIc, Intell, Section
DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTEIVALS: AM
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 DOD D1R 5200.10
WARNING: This document contains information affectil United States within the meaning of the
Espionage Laws, Title 18. U.S.C.. Sections 793 and 794. Its trans YEvelation olits contents inany manner to an
unauthorized person is prohibited by law. It may not be reproduced in whole or in part, ofh States Air Force
Agencies, except by permission of the Ditector Intelligence, USAF
AF FOT  2 112a WHICH MAY BE USED. REPLACES AF FORM 112-PART 11. 1 JIIN L
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/UNCLASSIFIED/FROM: AFCIN-4E4 11-2728-E
REF YOUR TT MSG INT 7985, DTD 28 OCT 58, REPORTING SIGHTING OF
UFO'S IN GA, FLA, S. C. AREA. YOUR MSG STATES OTHER AGENCIES WILL
SUBMIT REFORTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AFR 200-2. REQUEST YOUR ORGANI-
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COORDINATION:
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MONTH YEAR
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30-H-WR Maj. R. J. Friend CW lAnWE
PHONE 69216 PAGE NR. PAGES NR. OF 1 JOHN C. MeNEILL
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION Captain, USAF Asirtant Administrative Omeer
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FAAGRAPH FRAGRAPH 15, AFR 200-2.
A A iv ROUND, 2. SIZE OF DIME, 3. ORANGE BALL OF FIRE, 4. ONE,
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UNCLASSIFIED MESSAGE
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FIRST OBSERVATION, 4. 0 OBJECT DESCENDED STRIGHT
VERY RAPIDLY T0 THE EAST, 6. 2-5 SECONDS
C. 1. GROUND VISUAL, 2 NONE, 3. H-19, NUMBER 53-4424,
700 FEET, 090 DEGREES, 60 KNOTS, HUNTER AFB GAo
D. 1. 1744Z/28 OCT 58, 2. DAY.
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UNCLASSIFIED
6D INV 24-0, Dept of the e Air Force, HQ USAF, Washington, 5 Nov 58,
Subj: Reported Sig of an Unidentified Flying Object, Charleston,
South Carolina
1st Ind 1620 6 NOV 1958
ABGOT
HQ CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE (1608TH AIR BASE GROUP, MATS), Charleston
Air Force Base, South Carolina
TO: ComDr, 1608th ATW, ATTN: WPL
1. Forwarded fo nformati and required action.
2. This letter is classified CONFIDENTIAL to uphold classification
assigned by Detachment 602, 6th OSI Dist: this base.
FOR THE COMMANDER:
.
1 Incl THOMAS R. WISER
n/c Major, USAF
Chief of Administration
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 1E YEAKS.
DOD DIR 5200.10 2L 732-5-8
UNCLASSIFIED 1608th ATW
2
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DEPARTMENTCE/ATBSATR-FORCE
HEADQUAR RTERS UNITED STATES FORCE
WASHINGTON
THE INSPECTOR GENERAL USAF
6TH DISTRICT OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS
BOBUESXAIBEORCEBASEXEEDRGIA
DETACHMENT 602, CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE
SOUTH CAROLINA
5 NOV 1958
FILE NR: 6D·INV 24-0
Reported hting of an Unidentified Flying Object,
SUBJECT: South Carolina
Charleston,
TO: Commander
Charleston Air Force Base
ATTN: 1608th Air Base Gr perations
and Training
Charleston Air Force Base
South Carolina
Transmitted herevith is a report from the District Intelligence
1. Charleston, South
Office, SIxTH Naval District, U. S. Naval Base, sighting of .
Carolina, dated 31 October 1958, concerning the reported
an unidentified flying object, on 30 October 1958. This report is sub-
bJecu,onJo by this by this
mitted for your information, and no action is contemplated
office. office. 0 XC
2. This letter is classified This letter is classified CON in in accordance with accordance with
paragraph 30, AFR 205-l, to protect official Air Force interest in paragraph 30, AFR 205-l, to protect official Air Force interest in 2.
the recovery of reentered Soviet Sputniks, or Sputniks, or their the: rockets, ockets, from un-
the recovery of reentered Soviet
authorized disclosure.
1 Incl Incl VINCENT NOBILE
1 Detachment Commander Detachment Commander
a/s
cC: Dir OSI
DO #6 OSI
DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTEIVALS; is. 62ov58
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 DOD DIR 5200.10
1608th ATW
UNCLASSIFIED
FOR OT PL 732-58
AF RAFB DA 15 APR 53-15,000