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32. 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 sow it. Place a “B” on the same curved line to
show how high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you last saw ii.

A 5B

33. 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 Jast saw it. Refer to smaller sketch as an example of how to complete the larger sketch.

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34, What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?

34,1 CLOUDS (Circle One) 34,2 WIND (Circla One)
a, Clear sky (a. No wind)
b, Hazy b. Slight breaze
( ¢. Scattered clouds )Girrus c guds_ 20,000fte. Strong wind
d. Thickorheavy clouds OF (2AG00P d. Don't remember

visibility 15 mt.

e. Don't remember

34.3 WEATHER (Circle One) 34.4 TEMPERATURE (Circle Ona)
G, Dry ) a. Cold
b. Fog, mist, or light rain b. Cool
¢. Moderate orheavy rain (c. Warm )
d. Snow d. Hot
e. Don’t remember e. Don't remember

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35. When did you report to some official that you had seen the object?

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bs _liay 1959 as per letter to Secretary, U.S. Air
Day Month Year Pore a,

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36. 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 Piease list their names and addresses:
Will be pleased to furnish their names if I feel this
resort warrants it.

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37. 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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38. In your opinion what do you think the object was and what might have caused it?
in my opinion I saw advanced aircraft of the U, S. Air Foree
or that of the U. S&S. S. Rz
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39. Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
| (Circle One) ( Yes) No
lF you answered YES, then what speed would you estimate? Yell over 1,000 m.p.i.
40. Do you think you can estimate how far away from you the object was?
(Circle One) ( Yes) No
IF you answered YES, then how far away would you say it was? Ws OOO. feat. over

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41. Please give the following information about yourself:

NAME _ © — EE
Last Nome ies? Name

ADDRESS [..ame Downey = Calif, _

Street

City Zone State

Whoet is your present job?

Age ia

Please indicate any special educational training that you have had.

a. Grade school Yes e.e. Technical school alate i
b, High school {es = (Type) — _—
¢. College . ) f, Other special training U. 5S. Air ores
d. Post graduate __ 188 = ” a —_ aicdiactesicboil
42. Octe you completed this questionnaire: 17 a sande 1959...

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ln order that your information may be filed and coded as accurately as possible, please
iat you observed, may re-

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the following space to write out a short description of the event 4 You

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Dect information that you have nreaey @ iven in the questionnaire, and add any further comments
statements, or sketches that you b. love ars important. Try to presert the details of the observa-
tion in the order in which they cccurred. Additional pages of the sane size paper may be attached

ion
if they are needed.

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iy initial reaction of subject obssrvation of aircraft wlth
binoculars was as follows:
I was astonishet and amazed at the fabulous advancement
of observed aircraft, its size, its distinct, sharp, crystal cloar
outlins, its metallic body of lustres of a varied nature, its
eracerul movement at high speed and well controlled flicnt, |
Other odjects, odserved prior to my observation with
binoculars, impressed observers with the erratic maneuvering of
aircraft and the nigh speed of flizgnt. It was these objects that
caused ms to quickly bring out my binoculars and make a more detailed
observation.
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i verified the weather conditions with the U. S. Departmnont |
of Commerce, Weatner Bureau, which indicated ceiling unlinited with |
three tentns of Cirrus clouds, high, thin and scattered, visibility |
15 miles, Cirrus clouds in that arsa are normally 20,000 ft. or hicher,!
Jinds + efternoon were wasterly at 20,000 ft. at about 15 knots. :
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AIR TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER
UNITERB STATES AiR FORCE
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE
OHIO

AYCIN Bh 8 JUL isc.

UPO Sichting Qe,

SAFIS=3 (Major L. J. Tacker)

l. Mr, QED... wcported © UFO sighting to the ATIC on AvIC
Form lir., 164. The date of Mr. Biesichting is 12 April 1959. Clari-
fication of the information submitted as answers to questions of the report

¢ required in order to evaluate tais case. The referenced numbers are
from tae ATIC Form lir. 16):

@. iluaber 10 - Mr. BBchecked "other" as to brightness of the cbjeci,
but failed to be specific.

be Wunber 19 =- Mr. ndicates three objects, but fails to mention
if all three were seen at tne sane time or at different times. If they
were seen at the same time, he fails to mention the arrangement or
formetion.

Number 20 - Did not attempt to draw the apparent path of the

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objectte

a. wtumber 23 - pclae ee states the object disappeared in the distance
and in Number 31 points out that the object was only five degrees from the
zenith when it disappeared. cJowever, there is no mention of radial velocity

in the reporte

e. Number 36(2) - It is the ATIC policy to categorize all cases which
have only one witness as "insufficient evidence". It should be requested
of Mp that he provide the names oi the other witnesses.

f. Nusber 39 - QAM indicates a speed in excess of 1000 MPH.
However, the angular velocity he spells out is only apnroximately 2h0 fH
at 20,000 feete
2 states the object was in sicht from five to ten seconds, but
to get his binoculars for a closer look.

3- Susgest you send nother ouestionnaire as a reference with
your letter reczuesting this clarification.

AARON © tor wMar
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this is to acknowledge receipt of Air Force questionnaire
on your UFO sigating of 12 April 1959. |

In order to complete the evaluation for this sighting,
clarification of some of your answers is neefled. In this regard, :
an additional questionnaire is inclosed for your convenience.

The following questions need clarification:

1. #10 = Since you checked "other" as to brightnesa of the |
object you need to be more specific and explain.

2. #19 - Were all three objects seen at the same time? If
they were seen at the same time, please indicate arrangement
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3 # 20 - Please craw the apparent path of the object.

4h, {23 - You stated the object disappeared in the distance
and in question 31 you stated that the object was only five de-
srees from the zenith when it disappeared. Please give estimated
radial velocity.

5. $365 - Please give the names of other witnesses if any.

6. #39 - You indicated the speed in excess of 1,000 miles
per hour, however, the angular velocity indicates 240 miles ver
hour at 20,000 feet.

You also stated that the cbject was in sight from five
> ten seconds, but indicated at the same time that you were able
o g2t your bincculars for a closer loox.

Please submit the revised questionnaire direct to the ATIC
fo> evaluation.

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Sincerely,

LAWRENCE J. TAiCKE
Executive OfPicer
Public InPormation Division

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O?Pice of InPormation Services

Downey, California

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SAF [S-3/ ri %.J ‘ Vacke C/ OCci ’) 54

23 May 1959

This is to acknowledge and thank you for your letter of 7 Ma;
J mf
1959 concerning Unidentified Flying Oojects you saw recently.

The United States Air Force is charged with the respousivility '
of investisating aad analyzing all cases of unidentified flying object
Sizhtings. Further, it is, and bas been, the policy of the Air Force
to inform the public, through the media of the press, 2il we learn in
pursuit of this program.

To date the Air Force has, in our investigation of many cases,
uncovered no physical evidence which would indicate the presence of
any-extra-terrestriail space vehicles aad/or beings, nor has there been

' any evidence that unidentified flying objects constitute any threas

or Ganger other than the remote possibility of being struck by a meteorite,
etc.

For your information, I am inclosing the latest Departuwent of Defense
fact sheets on this subject. They plainly state the Air Force position
on this matter. I am also inclosing U.S. Air Force Technical Information
sheet which you should fill out aad forward direct to the ir Technical
Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, for
evaluation of your recent sightings. Wnoen they have completed their
analysis of your sightings, we will be happy to forward their evaluation
to you.

Sincerely,
Incls - 4 LAWRENCS J. TACKER
1-3 Fact Sheet - DOD Major, USAF
L-ATIC Executive Officer

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Public Inrorcnmation Divisioa
Yfice of Tnformation Servic

Vice President

SEN Corp orst ion

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Downey, California

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a Same TERMINAL ANNEX

* LOS ANGELES 54, CALIFORNIA

May 7, i959

The Honorable James H. Dougias,

Secretary of the U. S. Air Force

Washington 25, D. C. _ Re: Identity of Unconventional
Flying Ships.

Dear Mr. Secretary:

Congratulations! If these unconventional flying vehicles, I observed

recently, are a part of your Air Force you are certainly to be complimented

on the magnificent job that has been done in their development. As a veteran
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of the Air Force of World War II, I am still aghast at the performance ot these
flying ships!

If they, truly, are not a part of your Air Force, God help us!
certainly, you must be interested in what is going on in our air space; and
if, truly, these are not secret operations of your Air Force, then is there
any section of the AirForce that is set up to handle the evaluation of these
ships performances and missions ? If so, please advise the procedure for

a civilian to report same.

Myself and three other responsible, sober citizens (two, ex Air
Force members) observed, in the middle of the day, the pe rformance of three
unconventional airships. The writer observed the performance of one with
binoculars which left nothing to the imagination. Would appreciate an early
reply as to whether these unconventional flying ships are a part of your airforce.
If not what are you doing about it?

i

Most respectfully yours,

Vice Presideat

REGIS ‘Lt b> Riu D MAI L,

REPLY TO:

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owney, California

Telephone: ais lll,

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(uous © eR INAL ANNEX RODly
LOS ANGELES 54, CALIFORNIA

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June 18, 1959

Air Yechnical Intellirence Center,
qigntePatterson Air Force Base,
Onto

Herewith I forward to you ATIC Form No. 16, (13 Oct Sh),
which form was furnished by the office of the Secretary, Denartme--
of Air Force, wiasnington D, C. in respnonce to my communication of
May 7, 1959 to the Secretary of the Air Force, the Honorable Jame:

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Douslas, which office requested that 1 forward it direct to you,

The let

ter received from the office of the Seerstary,
sisned by Lawreancs J. Tacker, Major, USAF, Executive Officer, Pr
Information Division, Office of Information Services, stated Lt )
after vou have completed your analysis of my sightings you would °
hapoy to forward your evaluation to me. Would avorsciate hearing
from you sat your earliest convience. Thank you.
truly yours, :
_ :
» Vice President
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OE aM PI oe eS PT epee me mm ee

U.S AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION SHEEY

This questionnaira has been propared so that you can give the U. S. Air Fores as much
information as possible concerning the unidentified aerial! phenomenon that you have observed,
Please try to answer as many questions as you possibly can. Tho informotion that you give will
ba used for research purposes, and will be regarded as confidential material. Your names wil! nor
be used in connection with any statements, conclusions, of publications without your pormission.
We request this personal information so that, If it is deemed necessary, we may contact you for

further details.

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], When did you see the object? 2. Tims of day: 2. Vy
Hour Minutes
22 April __1959 |
Dey Month Yoor (Circle One): A.M of (P.M, )
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3, Tlme zone:
(Circle One): a. Eastern (Circle One): a, Daylight Saving
b, Central (b, Standard)

c. Mountain
(d. Pacific )
e, Other

4, Where wera you when you sow the object?

Bs OE ann G OD tte web behOrnias i.
arest Postal Addross City or Town Stote of Country

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5, Estimote how long you sow the object, — = - £5 to 10 approximately
Hours Minutes Seconds

5.1 Circle one of the following to indicate how certain you are of your answer to Question 5, |

eo. Certain c. Not very sure
(b. Fairly certain ) d. Justa guess
é&, What wes the condition of the sky? |
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(C ce Ore): (oa, Bri ht daylight) d, Justa trace of daylight |
b. Dull daylight e. No trace of daylight
c. Bright twilight f, Don't remember

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7, IF yes sow the object during DAYLIGHT, TWILIGHT, or DAWN, where was the SUN located as you looked at
thea sz.ect?

(C cle Qne): a. In front of you d. To your left
( b. In back of you ) ea. Overhead
“E. TS your right f, Don’t remember

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| 8, IF you sw theo 8. IF you saw the object at NIGHT, TWILIGHT, or DAWN, what did you notice concerning the STARS and MOON?
| 8,1 STARS (Circle Ona): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):

a. None a, Bright moonlight?
: b. A few b. Dull moonlight

c, Many c. No moonlight — pitch dark
| d. Don't remember d. Don't romember

9. Was the object brighter than the background of the sky?

(Circle One):

(a. Yes ) b. No ¢. Don’t remember

10, IF it wos BRIGHTER THAN the sky background, was the brightness like that of an automobile headlight?:

(Circle One) a. A mile or more away (a distant car)?
b. Several blocks away?

¢. Ablock away?
d. Several yards away?

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Ti. Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appecr to stand still at any time? Yes ( No) Don’t Know

b. Suddenly speed up and rush cway ot any time? Yes ( No) Don’t Know
c. Break up into ports or explode? Yos (No) Don’t Know
d. Give off smoke? Yos { No) Don’t Know
e. Changs brightness? Yos ( No) Don't Know
f, Change shape? Yos ( No*) Don’t Know
g. Flicker, throb, or pulsate? ‘Yes ( No) Don't Know

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12. Did the object move bshind something at anytime, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): (Yes) No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what

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it moved behind: _.__ ESF
Cloud ,

13. Did the object move in front of something at anytime, porticularly a cloud?

(Circle One): Yes ( No) Don't Know. IF you answered YES, than tell what
it moved itn front of AUX CXAXXKRKAXKEKMARKKAEKKAKMEXKKEEK -

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14, Did the object appear: (Circle One): (a, Solid?) b. Transparent? ¢. Don’t Know. |

| 15, Did you observe the object through ony of the following?
a. Eyeglasses Yes (No ) ©, Binoculars ( Yes) No

| b. Sun glasses Yes he f, Telescope Yos (No

| c. Windshield Yes No g. Theodolite Yes (No) |

d, Window glass Yos (No ) h, Other ___ el eee ee |

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14. Tall in a few words tho following things abou! the object. |

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b, Color _...._Metallic i etntmsicientessitassnnenall ae kee oe Oe ae
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| Ff, Draw @ picture that will show the shane of the object or objects, Lobel and Include tn your sketch eny details
of the objen? that you saw such os wings, protrusions, ate., and especially exhoust tra!la or vapor tralla, Piaes

en errow beside tha drawing to show the direction tha object waa moving,

| fhe aircraft was dise shaped. Movement was in a southerly
| direction making sharp 5 degree turn including erravic
| maneuvers.

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18. The edges af the obiect were:
(Circle One): a. Furzy or blurred So fe
b, Like a bright star gale oR P <A
(c. Shorply outlined )
4d. Don't remamber

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19, IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how mony were there? | ee, ee

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20. Draw a picture thot will show the motion that tha object or objects made, Placa an “A” ot the baginning
of tha poth, o “B’ at tha ond of the path, and show any changes in direction during the coursa,

See question 1/7.

21. IF POSSIBLE, try to guess or estimate what the real size of the object wos in its longest dimension.
200 feet. Giameter apnoroximately.

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22. How lorge did the object or objects oppear as comnarad with ons of the following objects. haid in the hand
ond at about arm’s langth?

(Circle One): a. Head of a pin g- Silver dollor °
; b, Pea (bh. Baseball) with binoculars
c, Dime i. Grapefruit
d. Nickel j- Basketball
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f. Half dollar

22.1 (Circle One of the following to indicate how certain you cre of your answer to Question 22.

a. Certain c. Not very sure
(b. Fairly certain ) d, Uncertain

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23, How did the object or objects disappeor from view? __3enind cloud and distance,

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24. In order that you con give as clear a picture os possible of what you saw, we would like for you to imagine that you could
construct the object the? you sow. Of whot type material would you make it? How lorge would i? be, and whot shape
would It have? Dascribe in your own words a tommon object or objects which when placed up in the sky would give the

same appearance os the object which you sow.

Construct a 200 foot diameter dise made of aircraft
materials.

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25. Where were you located when you saw the object? 26. Were you (Circle One) |
(Circle One):
a. In the business section of a city? |
a. Inside o building ( b. In the residential section of a city?)
b. Ina car c. In open countryside? |
( c. Outdoors ) d. Flying near an airfield?
d. In an airplane e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country? |
f. Other _ = om ella g. Other | i cae ea
27. What were you doing at the time you saw the i Soni how did you happen to notice it?
Praaio
inspecting a hich frequency/transmitting antenna mounted on pa nola |

approximately 30 feet from ground level, ie were lool:

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28. IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicle at the time, then completa the following questions:

28,1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)

a. North c. East e. South g. West
b, Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
28.2 How fast were you moving? sapvisacnanbeeanes miles per hour.

28.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yes No

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29. What direction were you looking when you first saw the object? (Circle One)
Looking straight up,
ce. North c. East e. South g. West
b, Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest

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30. What direction were you looking when you last saw the object? (Circle One)
Slightly to the South,
a. North c. East e. South g- West
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest

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31. If you cre 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:

a. Fromtrue North VAC iOUS degrees.
b, From horizon _._ 87 degrees. ADDrOXimately

31.2 When it disappeared:

a. From true Norih Various _ degrees.
b. From horizon. U2 degrees. ADMNrTOXImately

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