PROJECT BLUE BOOK

PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD

2. LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
6 May 60 Seattle, Washington ety
3. DATE-TIME GROUP 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION G. Fesamy Dateen
Locel ae Of Ground- Vi suel O Ground-Reder hp
GMT 0705302 60 D Air Visual © Air-Intercept Rader |7 Possibly Aircraft
5S. PHOTOS | JOURCE O Was Astronomical
ff Yes 0 Probably Astronomical
CO Ne Civilian 0 Possibly Astronomical
7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS | 9. COURSE IX OrherReflection/ Hoax
O Insufficient Date for Evaluation
n/a four stationary gBseosoy
10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING | 11. COMMENTS
Witness sent in photos of supposed UFO's. Photoanalysis showed reflections of
Photo-analysis showed that they were light street lights as the cause, with intent
reflections obtained by taking a series of to perpetrate a hoax.

pictures through a window and opening the
window more for each shot. Reflections were
of street lights.

ATIC FORM 329 (REV 26 SEP 52)

July 6, 1960

Air Technical Intelligence Center
Wright Patterson air Force Base,
Ohio

Dear Sirs:

May 6, 1960, I saw my first chance to take a photo-
graph of the moon since my purchase of a pair of Taylor
7x50 binoculars to fit my new contaflex I single lens
reflex 35mm camera. “he night (time of shooting was
between 9:50 PM and 10:00 FM) seemed to ve hazy, but,
because we hadn't had clear sky since I bought my camera,

L. tried: 2t anyways -
The we.ither report for thit day was: 62-52 degrees
Fanrenhneit, and 0.61 inches of rain.
Using the Ldmund Scientific Co. binoculur-to-camera
adapter, I set the camera focus at infinity and twisted
( the right eyepiece of the binoculars fully counter-
clockwise (for greater telescopic range). Then, to
focus the moon, I twisted the central focus wheel on the
binoculars until the split image in my rangefinder
indicated correct focus.

Since 1 was beginning to’take photos with such
elaborate equipment, I had always kept records of each
shot.

I took four photos that night with Kodak Tri-xX Pan
55mm films; three of which were of the moon, and one of a
star. The first was shot at P5.6 (F5.6 is required opening
with binoculars) for 1/125th sec., the second was taken
at F5.6 for 1/250th sec., the third was taken at F5.6
for 1/60th sec. The one of the star was blank, so we'll
forget it. ;

The first picture revealed only a very fuzzy image

“,of the moon, thus we miy remove it from discussion along
with frame #4. The second frame sows the moon clearer
(faster speed) amd also reveals 3 positively foreign images
in the shape of cigars. These objects seem to be in flying
formation, the top one being either the closest:or largest.
Another object is possidly shown at the far right of the
second frame. ‘What 1 mean by possibly is that it's so
sm:ll that it could be « seratch‘'or’ I° picture of dust
on the camera lens... I'm certain that the other three
were not ec1iused be defective equipment, for che: don

show up on frames #l or € and they seem to!

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have the sa
texture as th moon, that is, they look like they were

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acout as far away as the moon. | |

The third frame makes me even more positive. The
moon is blur ed (from slow shutter speed and poor focus),
but in the far, lower left of the frame, another object
with the same features as the objects in the second
frame is pictured. This object is much larger, or much
closer, than the rest. All of these objects are not in
exact focus, of course, but, as you can see from the
enclosed pictures and negitives, they are more distinguishable
than a bug would be if it were on the lens.

You'll notice, also, two dots just above the large
object in frame #3 and above a few of the ot!ers; upon
inspecting the negative under maginfication 7 times, I |
found that all of the objects were under 2 dots.

For your convenience, I've included in outline of
the dati and several pictures. I have decided to include
the negative, since I have no further use for it.

I would deeply appreciate a reply as to the validity
of my findings.

Thankyou.

Your's truty,

OUTLI\ fr.

SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFILD FLYING OBJECTS
I. Description

A. Saucer shaped with two dots avsove
B. Main bodies look very much li.e saturn

II. Time

A. May 6, 1960, Friday
B+ 9;30 to 10:00 Pil

III. Day's weather report

A. 62-52 degrees Fahrenheit
B. 0.61 inches of rain

IV. Equipment used

A. Contarlex I. single lens reflex 55m. camera

B. Taylor 7x50 binoculars

C. Edmund Scientific Co. xinocular-to-camera adaptor
D. Edmund Scientific Co. clamp-type tripod

E. Tower's light meter (model 9805 - Sears, $8.95)
F. Kodak Tri-X Pan SSmna film, ASi‘Ind«x: dylt. 200

V. Number of Fhotogriphs & Saucers

\.- 4 photos taken at that time of the heavens
B. 2 photos included moon & UFO's
Ce 4 saucers evident, possibly 5

VI. Exact copy of records kept on each frame.

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rp Kodak Bey, Tri-X Dylt. AS4 200

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1. F5.6 1/125 sec. Moon - Binoculars
1/250 sec. iioon = Bino ~
1/60 sec. lioon - Bino

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6 1/50 sec. Star - Bino

REPLY TO
ATTN OF:

SUBJECT:

TO:

AIR TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER Some
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE < =f
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE he
OHIO rt eon
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AFCIN-,E2/Maj Friend/69216 a
Request for Analysis
13 July 1960

AFCIN-4Dha

Request attached photographs and negatives be analyzed. Copy of

correspondence accompanying photos is also attached to aid in
analysis.

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« SHOOP 1 Atchs:
Colonel, USAF Cy ltr 6 July 60 fr

AFCIN-LE2 See ¥/protos

and negatives
Ltr, AFCIN-4E2, 13 July 1960, Request for Analysis
lst Ind (AFCIN-4D4a) 18 July 1960
TO: AFCIN-4E2 (Col R, R. Shoop)

1. Analysis of the negatives and prints reveals that the objects in

question are apparently a series of street lights similar to those

previously seen with other reports of this nature wherein a light with

a shade, reflecting on a window, creates an elliptical shape with a
strong white "bump" in the central portion, A situation similar to
that mentioned in S3MMiiiEs report was reconstructed and it was
found that by varying the angle of the window through which the

photos had to be taken the street lights would appear as seen in the

three attached negatives, It might also be stated that to get the

images in the sequence in which they appear, the window would have to

be opened slightly more for each subsequent exposure,

Ls TEER PRI 2 Atchs

Chief, AFCIN-ADZ, no change

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AFC IN-l, 32x

UFO Reports

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SAFOI-3d (L/Col Tacker)

1. The photographs of alleged UFO's, submitted i ES a:
were gr meaty and the objects were determined to be reflec- |
tions. liberately took pictures of light fixtures reflecting
on a window, and is attempting to pass them off as flying objects. This
was a poor, but determined, attempt to perpetrate a hoax, as any trained
person would recognize the probable circumstances which gave rise to the
light fixtures appearing as unidentified flying objects.

2. A request was made on 13 July 1960, for an investigation of the Oak
Hill, W. Va. sightings. The investigation was made on 21 July 1960,
and all information will be forwarded to ATIC at a later date.

FOR THS COMMANDER:

PHILIP G. EVANS 2 Atch:
Colonel, USAF 1. Cy ltr 6 J 60 fr
Deputy for Science and Components w/photos

am Sg Oe

non ia ae

asc ‘am returning your photograp
with your letter of 6 July 1960
flying objects.

The Aerospace Technical Intelligence Center has determined
that these are definitely pictures of light fixtures reflecting
on a window.

negatives submitted
to show unidentified

For your information I am inclosing the latest Department
of Defense fact sheet on the subject of unidentified flying

objects. It plainly states the Air Force's position in regard
to this subject.

Sincerely,

2 Inclosures LAWRENCE J. TACKER
i munes Lt. Colonel, USAF
Magazine and Book Branch

Public Information Division
Office of Information

Seattle 33, Washington

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UFO Reports

SAPOI@3a (L/Col Tacker)

1./ The photographs of alleged UFO's, submitted by Hr
— studied and the objects were determined to be re
tions. deliberately took pictures of light fixtures reflecting
on a window, ie attempting to pass them off as flying objects. This
was a poor, but determined, attempt to perpetrate a hoax, as any trained
person would recognise the probable circumstances which gave rise to the
light fixtures appearing as unidentified flying objects.

2. A request was made on 13 July 1960, for an investigation of the Oak
Hill, Ww. Va. sightings. The investigation was made on 21 July 1960,
and all information will be forwarded to ATIC at a later date,

FOR TIS COMMANDER:

PHILIP G. EVANS 2 Atchs:
Colonel, USAF 1. Cy ltr 6 July 60 fr
Deputy Por Science and Components ETS Ey! w/ patos

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