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DATE . 2. LOCATION 12, CONCLUSIONS |

31 May, 1960 23 mi S of Joliet, [Illinois

DATE-TIME GROUP 4. TYPE PF RASERYATION
Loom XG Ground- Vi suel Probably Aircroft
GMT 01/0002 June 1960 0 Air Vi sual 0 Air-intercept Radar Possibly Aircroft

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LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS | 9. COURSE Other

STILe Visi be Insufficient Data fer Evaluation
20 minutes HeoRL cated Une West Unknown

BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING 11, COMMENTS |

Object with round base and irregulary shape The position of the object for 20
upper portion of brilliant white, like molten minutes in the same relative location

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meta} , intermittantly changing to pale fits that of the planet Jupiter. This |
yellow. From the lower left portion there planet wa: as close to the barth as
aoneared to trail a faint beam of light, it will be this year and is therefore
amber colored. the object appeared to swing at it's brichtest. [t is concluded

to and fro. that the object was the planet Jupiter.

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CHANUTE TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER (ATC)

UNITED STATES AIR PORCE
CHANUTE AIR PORCE BASE, NLINOIS :

SPECIAL OHOERS} 10 June 194
NUMBER A-327 )

1. 1STLT DONALD V HICKS 54570A, 3349th School Sq, ATC, this stn
is hereby appointed to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding
the death of the late A1C JOHN HARTLEY WILBUR AF13507509, formerly assigned
3349th School Sq, ATC, this stn. Documentation to be forwarded in
accordance with AFM 30-), )

2. SO A+322, this Hq, dated 8 Jun 60, relating to CAPT DONALD W
HARTRANFT A03004690, Hq 3345th Maintenance & Supply Gp, ATC, this stn
as reads: "HARTRANFAND", is amended to read: "HARTRANFT".

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3+ CAPT DONALD W HARTRANFT A03004690, Hq 3345th Maintenance & Supply
Gp, ATC, this stn is appointed Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Officer
in accordance with paragraph 6b, ATC Sup-1 to AFR 66-33.

4. A2C DAVID D BLAKE AF11347879
ASSIGNMENT: Assigned USAF Hosp Chanute, this stn (Patient Sq Sec);

will proceed from Chanute AFB, Ill to 138 Cedar St, Fitchburg, Mass and .

remain thereat awaiting further orders in connection with Physical |

Evaluation Board Proceedings. No change in organization of assignment. |
REPORTING DATA: NO DALVP, Airman will proceed on or about 10 Jun 60. |
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Authority: Paragraph 86, AFM 35-). |
TRANSPORTATION: PCS. TDN. 5703500 08-141 P531.11 $503725 020000

030000 & 5713500 148-141 P531.11 S$503725 020060 030000. TPA with 5 days

travel time authorized. If POV is not used travel time will be the time :

waste ps oe * eet cl trae tin will be charged against period awaiting.
5. CAPT ROBERT A FLOWERS A0939189, Hq Chanute Technical Training

Cen, ATC, this stn is hereby appointed as an Investigating Officer to

investigate quarterly cash loss, B5259, in accordance with paragraph 3096

and 30947 AFM 173-10 and Ltr Hq ATC, dated 2 Jun 60. CAPT FLOWERS will report to MAJ

JAMES H SACKETT, SR, Accounting & Finance Officer 0800 hrs 13 Jun 60.
6.. Paragraph 2, SO A-295, this Hq, dated 27 May 60, relating to

reassignment of SSGT DOVER J TOWNSEND AF13378768 CAFSC 2151, relieved

from assignment 335th School Sq, ATC, this stns Assigned Hq 335th

Maintenance & Supply Gp, ATC, this stn with EDCSA 1 Jun &, as reads:

"DOBER", is amended to read: "DOVER",

7. Paragraph 5, SO A-1615 this Hq, dated 8 Oct 59 as amended by
paragraph 5, SO A~105, this Hq, dated 18 Feb 60, relating to SSGT JOHN
R ROLIMAN AF38463237, CAFSC 60350, EDCSA 15 Oct 59, as reads: "Relieved
from assignment Pipeline 3357th School Sq, ATC, this sin, is amended
to read: "Relieved from assignment TDPFO Pipeline 3357th School Sq,
ATC, this stn", Airman is assigned Hq 3505th Maintenance & Supply Gp,
ATC, this stn.

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SO A-327, Hq Chanute Technical Training Cen, ATC, USAF, Chanute AFB, Ill
continued, 10 Jun 60

8, A1C MALLORY S GRANTHAM AF12523821, 3359th School Sq, ATC,
this stn is appointed Proficiency Pay Rating P-1 effective 1 Jul 60.
Airman was certified as qualified on 2 Jun 6 in AFSC 25251. Authority:

“9, SSGT CLYDE A MACDONALD AF21287801, 336th Field Training Sq, |
ATC, this stn is appointed to Proficiency Pay Rating P-l effective 1 |
Jul 60, Airman was certified as qualified on 2 Jun 6 in AFSC 3350.

Authority: Paragraph ), AFR 39-5.

10. AC; CHESTER F WILSON AF174,59570 3349th School Sq, ATC, this
stn is appointed te Proficiency Pay Rating P=-1 effective 1 Jul 60. Airman
was certified as qualified on 2 Jun 60 in AFSC 30151. Authority: Paragraph
hk, AFR 39-45.

11. A2C DONALD E MILLER, AF13607126, 505th AF Band, this stn is
awarded the Good Conduct Medal for demonstration of exemplary behavior

efficiency and fidelity for period of 10 Jun 57 ~ 9 Jun 60 in accordance
with AFR 900-10,

12. PERSONNEL DATA: SSGT REUBEN J PETREE AF3414972) CAFSC C3251

ASSIGNMENT: Relieved from assignment Hq 335th Maintenance & Supply
Gp, ATC, this stns Assigned 375lst Field Training Sq, Sheppard AFB, Tex
with permanent duty stn 02S Field Training Det, Forbes AFB, Kan.

REPORTING DATAs NO DALVP. Reporting to permanent duty stn not
later than 3 Jul 6. EDCSAs: 10 Jul &

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Authority: th Ind from Hq Sheppard Technical
Training Cen, Sheppard AFB, Tex dated 21 Apr 60 to Ltr from SGT PETREE, |
Subject: Request for Inatructor Duty and Chapter 7, AFM 35-11, &AFM 35-11. |

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0300 & 5713500 164-3005 P531.(10) 8525900 0200 0300. TPA with 2 days
travel time authorized. If POV is not used travel time will be the time
of the common carrier used.

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ARTCC ON i JUN 60 OF A UFO SIGHTING ABOUT 23 MILFs
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SOUTH OF JOLIET, ILLINOIS, OBSERVER WAS REPORTED AS

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COVERED 20 MINUTES AT ABOUT ©40400Z JUN. OBJECT

BASIC REPORTING DATA OF ONE

In accordance with paragraph 15 of AFR 200-2, the following is submitted:

a. Description of Object(s):
(1) Round base, irregularly shaped upper portion.

(2) Pea held in the hand at about arm's length; like the north star
only approximately 50 diameters larger.

(3) Brilliant white; like molten metal intermittently changing to
a pale yellow.

(4) One.
(5) Not applicable.

(6) From the lower left there appeared to trail a faint beam of
amber light like someone opened a door and light shined out from within.

(7) None.

(8) None.

(9) At times the object was observed swinging to and fro like a

pendulum of low amplitude and slow frequency (approximately 15-20 seconds
per cycle). Then it would stop swinging and appear to close like the aperture
of a camera down to a point and finally black out completely. It would then

appear again as a point, open up again and start the swinging motion.
b. Description of Course of Object(s):

(1) Brilliance.

(2) Angle of elevation was 37° with a horizontal and the aximuth was
120° clockwise from north when first observed at 0310Z hours, | June 1960.

(3) Angle of elevation was 45-50° with a horizontal and the azimuth

150° clockwise from north when the observer stopped looking at the object
at 0920Z hours, 1 June 1960.

(4) Direction of the path of movement was from NE to SW moving. on

an upward slope of about 45°.

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(5) Object was still visible at 0920Z hours, 1 June 1960, when
the observer discontinued his observation but was not visible at 1035Z
hours, 1 June 1960, when the observer checked at that time.

(6) Object was visible for 6 hours and 10 minutes plus. Ob-
servation was discontinued at 0920Z hours, 1 June 1960.

c. Manner of Observation:
{l) Ground-visual.
(2) Naked eye and 7X50 binoculars.

(3) Not applicable.

d. Time and Date of Sighting:

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(1) 0310Z hours, 1 June 1960.
(2) Night.
e. Location of Observer(s):

Approximately 3/4 statute mile NW of Braidwood, Illinois.

f. Identifying Information on Observer(s):

(1) Civilian - (ee , 37, Re Braidwood, I1.,

Accountant, Member of Will County Board of Supervisors, Supervisor from

GS Township. Reliability - Sa appears to be a dedicated,

conscientious citizen of sound mind; however, his discussions tend to indicate
a layman's viewpoint. |

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(2) Not applicable. ; |
g.- Weather and Winds - Aloft Conditions at Time and Place of Sightings:
(!) Sky clear with stars and milky way plainly in sight,
(2) through (7) See attachment 8.
h. None,

i. Information not readily available.

a. Description of Object(s):

(1) Circular,

(2) Pea held in the

(3) Bright yellow.

(4) One.

(5) Not applicable.

(6) None.
(7) None.
(8) None.

49) Brilliant.

(3) No appreciable chan

0730Z hours, 1 June 1960.

rotation,

(5) Object was still visible at 07302 hours,
observer discontinued his observation.

(6) See b. (5) above.

hand at about arm's length.

1 June 1960.

ge from position as stated in b.(2) above at

1 June 1960, when the

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k. See FINDINGS in the basic report.

l. None available.

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c. Manner of Observation:
(1) Ground-visual.
(2) 180mm lens on camera.

(3) Not applicable.

d. Time and Date of Sighting:

(1) 0400Z hours, 1 June 1960.

(2) Night. : |

e. Location of Observer(s): . |
Approximately 3/4 statute miles NW of Braidwood, Illinois.

f.. Identifying Information on Observer(s):

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Illinois, free lance photographer. Reliability - very good.

(2) Not applicable.

g. Weather and Winds - Aloft Conditions at Time and Place of Sightings:
(1) Clear, visibility unlimited.
(2) through (7) See attachment 8.

h. None

i. Information not readily available.

j. Information not readily available.

k. See FINDINGS in the basic report.

l. None.

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)

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Illinois.

(2)

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(5)

(6)

a. Description of Object(s):

(3) Same as b. (2) above.

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BASIC REPORTING DATA OF on aS

In accordance with paragraph 15 of AFR 200-2, the following is submitted:

Like a bright star.
Pea held in the hand at about arm's length.

Bluish white; very brilliant.

One. eR :
Not applicable.

Haze about the object.

None.

None.

Twinkled from blue to white to blue, etc.

b. Description of Course of Object(s):

Report ee eg a ee Rey Braidwood, |

Angle of elevation was 30° with a horizontal and the azimuth was

150° clockwise from north when first observed at approximately 0400Z hours,
1 June 1960.

None.

Object was still visible at 0440Z hours, 1 June 1960, when the

observer discontinued his observation.

See b. (5) above.

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c. Manner of Observation:
(1) Ground-visual.
(2) Naked eye and 7X coated lens Navy binoculars.
(3) Not applicable.

d. Time and Date of Sighting:

(1) 0400Z hours, 1 June 1960,

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(2) Night.

e. Location of Observer(s):

Approximately 3/4 statute miles NW of Braidwood, Illinois.

f. Identifying Information on Observer(s):

(1) Civilian - 34, ;
Joliet, Ill., Manager of mvonstruction Company, }

Civil Defense Director. Reliability - good.

(2) Not applicable. :

8- Weather and Winds - Aloft Conditions at Time and Place of Sightings:

(1) Clear; very, very few clouds to the east.
(2) through (7) See attachment 8,

h. None.

i. Information not readily available.

j. Information not readily available.

k, See FINDINGS in the basic report.

l. None.

INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS OF ONE ES, 6 Oe wy,
Sat 0315Z hours, 1 June 1960, set out to obtain

a telescopic picture of the moon. He observed the planet Jupiter to be
very bright and for approximately 45 minutes he studied Jupiter with the
aid of a 120X 4 1/2" reflector telescope. At no time did
observe in the heavens an unidentified flying object; however, he did feel
that to the casual observer, the planet Jupiter could present an optical
illusion, especially when viewed without an appreciable optical aid. The
period of observation was discontinued after 0400Z hours, 1 June 1960,
due to cloud forms obstructing the view. |

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BASIC REPORTING DATA OF ONE (i ON

THE PLANET JUPITER
In accordance with paragraph 15 of AFR 200-2, the following is submitted:
a. Description of Object(s):

(1) Circular with slight flattening at the top and bottom.

(2) Pea to a dime held in the hand at about arm's length.

(3) Yellow orange - very bright.

(4) One with four moons in orbit.

(5) See 15a. (4) above.

(6) Bandings across the surface.

(7) None.

(8) None.

(9) Cloud forms from SW to NE which passed in front of the disc caused
fading and brightening of the original brilliance and for several periods of time
A3-4 seconds) the disc was completely invisible.

b. Description of Course of Object(s):

(1) Intentional telescopic observation.

(2) Angle of elevation was 40° with the horizontal and the azimuth was
120° clockwise from north when first observed at 0315Z hours, 1 une 1960.

(3) Angle of elevation was 60° with the horizontal and the azimuth was

125° clockwise from north when observer stopped looking at the onject at
0500Z hours, 1 June 1960.

(4) None except the change in azimuth and elevation as described in
15b(2) and (3) above, over a time period of 1 hour, 15 minutes.

(5) Observer discontinued telescopic observation at approximately
0445Z hours, 1 June 1960, but object was still visible.

(6) Object still visible at 0500Z hours, 1 June 1960 when the observer
discontinued his observation.

c. Manner of Observation:
(1) Ground-visual.
(2) 120X, 4 1/2" reflector telescope.
(3) Not applicable. |
d. Time and Date of Sighting:
(1) 0300Z hours, 1 June 1960.
(2) Night.
e. Location of Observer(s):
Approximately 4 statute miles west of Joliet, [llinois.

f. Identifying Information on Observer(s):

(1) Civilian - pees 34, seis
Joliet, Illinois, science teacher. Reliability - MeEPeewiies 2p pears to be
a well read school teacher possessing the ability to use technical terminology
with ease. He is a learned physicist with a liberal knowledge of astronomical

phenomenon,
g. Weather and Winds - Aloft Conditions at Time and Place of Sightings:

(1) Clear with some scattered clouds in the higher altitudes; haze
on the horizon; high altitude visibility unlimited.

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(2) through (7) See attachment 8.

h. See attachment 6.

i. Information not readily available.

j. Information not readily available.

k. See FINDINGS in the basic report.

l. None available.

Subject: Planet Jupiter

Reference: Encyclopedia Americanna Vol 16, 1956 Edition and Encyclopedia
Britannica Vol 13, 1956 Edition.

Description: With the exception of the Sun, Jupiter is the largest member

of the Solar System. Since its orbit lies outside that of the earth, itis
possible to be observed above the horizon of the earth all night long.
Jupiter's shape is elliptical with a polar flattening of about 1/15 its diameter.
The albedo of Jupiter is 44% which means a high reflectivity of incident

light making it often the brightest object in the skies. The predominate color
is yellow with several nearly parallel bands of varying widths, which are

at times red-brown, neutral grey or even bluish in color. A slight darkening
of the limb farthest from the sun can be observed.

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DETACHMENT 3
8 WEATHER GROUP (MATS)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
CHANUTE AIR FORCE BASE, ILLINOIS

15 June 1960
Meteorolosical Conditions at Joliet and Braidwood, Tllinois (0310Z
1 June 1960)
Whomever This May Concern

1. The following meteorological conditions were observed and/or are

interpolated from maps and charts for Joliet, Illinois, at 031021
June 1960:

a. Wind direction and speed at altitudes (feet) above sea-level
as indicated:

Altitude Direction Sneed

6000 220 rc)
10000 320 20
16000 300 25
20000 300 25
30000 300 30
50000 290 22

b. Ceilings None

c. Visibility: 10 nautical miles

ad. Cloud Cover: Less than 0.5

e. Thunderstorms: None in vicinity

f. Temperature Gradient:

O to 10000': 2,2°C/1000!

10000 to 20000': 2,38¢/1000!

20000 to 30000': 2.4 C/1000! /
30000 to 34000':\ 2.5°C/1000' (TROP)

314,000 to 40000': 0.5°C/1000!

14,0000 to 45000': 0.2°C/1000!

2. Conditions at Braidwood, Illinois, at the same time were the same
as at Joliet.

3. According to our records there was no meteorological balloon in the
vicinity of either town at tines indicated. The nearest was released
from Peoria, Illinois at avproximately 0000Z 1 June 1960 and sounding
was comnleted before 0310Z.

furnished in compliance with raragraph 15, AFR 200-2,

MARLES H. HARRISON, Major, USAF
Commander

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Joliet Herald-News Wednesday 1 June 1960

Just a Planet

Braidwood Sees Object in Sky

Braidwood was kept awake Tuesday night as residents peered at a bright
object in the southern sky.

An AF jet interceptor from Truax Field, Milwaukee, Wis, was sent to
the area early today to investigate.

It was finally determined that two celestial bodies were putting on their
brightest show of the year.

William Gomora, Reed Township Supervisor and a member of the Will
County Civil Defense Committee, noticed the bright object in the southern

sky first at about 10 P.M. Tuesday. He watched it rise until about 3 A.M,
today.

Gomora called Robert McFadden, Will County Civil Defense Director,
who notified the FAA and the Air Defense Office in Chicago. A call was
put through to Truax Field which telephone Gomora when the jet neared

the Braidwood area. Gomora was on the telephone almost 2 hours while
the plane circled.

Robert F. Price, head of the Physics and Astronomy Departments at
Joliet Junior College, when called early today regarding the mysterious

"flying object", said apparently either Jupiter or Saturn was putting ona
bright show. He said Jupiter was the brighter of the two.

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UFO REVIT 6 Junwarg! 1967

GAT VUE OF SIGTING: Latter pont of rpail on enal; part of ay 1960
exact date unknown) at about 1:.6 pm decal time, Object viewed from
dion ehesd winelow ak dhe Walled Lae Senion tinh School, Walled Lire, lich
MAT AW: 2 to 4 minutes
AUER OF OBSERVERS: One
TYVE OF OBSERVER: © 11th grade high school atulent
AUER OF OBJECTS: One
CBSIVER RELINBILITY
SHE: Object nesenbled a sewing needle
LIVENSFONS: About the sige of a sewing needde held at ann's Length.
CCLUR: Silver metallic (shiny)

KUNA: Ko sound heard,

HITT: Easdimeted at between 5,000 and 8,000 ft.

SPEED: Object nemined stationary throunhout observation.

THT ICS: J was waiting fon the bell to ning 40 J could go on to my C4
hourthaas, FI walked out into the shop work onea to get my books out of
rut dockenr and decided to wait by the uoak bench until the bell nang, J
dooled out the lanze windows on the noath enst aside of the shop to see
what the weather wis Like and found Lie ahy to be clean with only afew
denye write fluffy clouds slowly moving across the aki, J spotted what
{inst aopeaned to be a crock in the window glass but after a closer Look
J found that it was nok a cnack but aciner ar obfect sume distance ava,
Jt was stationary in the oky maintaining a horizontal posltion which did
not. chonge through out the observation noa did the object move during the
entine sighting. J moved from where J uns standing 40 other arers near
the window end the object maintained Li's sane relative position, J was
unable to 90 outside via the chop doon as Lt urs heot Locked rat of the
hime, Ihe I did not call this to someone else's attention J do not hnow
except for the possible neason tiut J did not hrow what I waa loohing at
and J didn't want to Leave the enea to get someone in case the object did
move on deave the cazea in which dé uns ing Cuning a portion of this tine
J observe! a Lanze fluffy white cloud which vas moving et auch an angle
that J knew that Lt would soon block my view of the object and J waa hoping
the object would do something befone thts happened, Unfortunately: the
cloud moved kn between musel? end the object and the object was losk xe
from oy view  Secunds laten the school ball nang and 9 stayed as long ad
J dared without iaking 2 chance of being tote foa m: neaxt class JF have
nox drcunedk anyconclusions a4 to wiat tds object was excert Lé wes unlie
any odject J had seen before on since. nk he tine of my slghting J was

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FE8 - 6 1967

Dear (ie

Reference your letter of January 6, 1967 reporting a
1960. unidentified flying object (UFO) observation.

At such a late date, a comprehensive study would be
extremely difficult. Since records of air activity are
normally destroyed several months after their use, there
would 2e practically no records to check in an attempt to
determine the actual Gimilus. The information will be filed
aud added to the present data base.

Your interest in our program is appreciated.

Sincerely, }

GEORGB P. FREEMAN, JR.

Lt Colonel, USAF |
Chief, Civil Branch |
Comaunity Relations Division

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in fact interested in LFO nepoate and had nend several books and articles on
tie subjeck, Since 1960 I have nead as much as J could on the subject both
pro and con J have not yot come to any one conclusiua on the subject buz

J do feel that a mone thonousk and complete investigation could and should

be make on the subject. /iften reading the Junuony 1967 edition of Science

& Mechanics which contained tuo articles on LTO investigation and LEO nepoats
J decided to send a copy of this report 40 the fin Fonce's "Project Blue
Look” and the unofficial oaganigation "WIP", If either onaganipation
should feel Lt necessary to send one of their invesigatons to my hwme for

a personed intenrvies J would be mane then happy to answer any end all of
théln questions to the best of my ability, J an pnesently enrolled of a
berber collese in the Detroit enea but can be reached at tome, ty adtness

is a8 followa: |

Walled Lake, flichigan
4SOSS

I know there La nothing very unusual about m; nevort in relation to others ©
you have necelved, but J thank you for your Lime in neading this report,

\ Very Resnect fully

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Proposed reply to letter — 6 January 1967

Dear QREREa

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) Reference your letter of 6 January 1967 reporting a 1960 UmdonL pu2h
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Liga chou" observation. Fae such a late date, a comprehensive study would

be extremely difficult. Since records of air activity are
normally destroyed several months after their use, there would be
practically no records to check in an attempt to determine the’

actual simulus. The information will be filed #SS—3eiqaeee-n

pampeees and wieleslee added to the present data base.

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siliptioel (or blumt cigarm-ehaped)”
UFO about 9:15 p.e. Four apertures,
like equere lighted windows, were
visible al the side. Faint vert-
ical bande light were aleo noted.

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Sarasota, Florida

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in fact inéenested in i¥0 reports aml had rend sey books and articles on

tne subject, Since 1960 J have nead 20 much asfM could on the suvject both,
prxand con, J have not yet come to uny one fonclusin on the aub fect bus

J da Feel that a mone thonough and complete dnvedtigation could and should
be make omthe subject. /iftern nealing tif Gunuany 1967 edition of Science

& Mechanics my contained ta articles on LEO investigation and UFO neponts
J decided to seria cory of this repost to the Ain Foace's ‘Project Blue
Book" and the unofheial oaganizatig~n "NIP", Gf either oagani zation |
should feel Lt necessary to send ghe of their invesizators 42 my hume foa |
a personal inteavieo J Wyld be one than happy to answer any and all of |
‘hain questions to the: baat ef/my ability, 9 an presently errolled ak a |
berber colleae in the Detnoi a e@ but can be ncached ct home, (e acitneas

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Dear BD:

A check of the files for 13 reveals one TITAN missile was |
fired downrange at 214,02. course would possibly bring it within |
sight of Brasil if it attained sufficient altitude. Unfortunately, we
have no information on course altitudes.

There was another shot on the same day that presents a possibility:
A missile was fired at 2015Z and contact was lost after about 400 miles.
The expected range was fs, O00 miles, but we have no knowledge of where it

ended its sti gnts.

Although we reuelve a , maker of Brazilian sighting reports, our
files contain none for 13 May 1960.

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Telephone: Richmond 2-1410

April 16, 1962

Major Carl R. Hart
Public Information Division
Office of the Secretary

Department of the Air Force
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sirs

Your office has been very helpful in the past and so I
wonder if you could answer this question for me: were an
missiles or rockets launched down the Atlantic Missile Range
) n May 1 1960, between 6:30 and 7:30 p.n.

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that occurred in NE Brazil at that time.

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Ocumare Del Tuy, Venezuela

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On Hay 34 at Ocumare Del Tuy, Venezuela a doctor, a topgrapher

and a policeman watched three UFOs descending in formation with one

of the objects landing on the ground. After the cbjects left the

area, the tall weeds were found flattened and scorched in a Giamond—

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Scott Air Force Base
Belleville, Illinois

Dear Sirs: |

During the past few years, I have been tempted to report a UFO |
which I observed on May 26, 1960 in Kirkwood, Mo. However, I was
afraid that it would simply be filed and forgotten, so I never
filed the report. Recently, though, I read that a renowned pro- |
fessor of physics is going to make an unbiased study of UFO re-
ports with complete access to Air Force files. Because I believe
my sighting may be of value in his research, I have decided to
submit it to you.

At about 4:30 p.m. on May 26, 1960, I was walking east on West |
Maple Avenue near my home. Being an airplane bug at the time and oa
Since planes approaching Lambert Field often pass over the area,
I looked to the south to see if any were coming over. At that ©.
time I observed the UFO illustrated below. It was about 75 feet |

off the ground moving due west about 200 yards from me. I say 200
yards for I thought it was just south the Wilson Avenue, 200 yards
south of Maple. It had a color which I noted to myself at the

time was the same as the silver enamel paint which I used on model
airplanes. I saw no apertures or exhaust from it and could hear

no noise above the background noise of the nearby traffic. My best
estimate was that it was 50 feet long and 30 feet high and had a |
smootn surface. Though I observed it almost directly from the

Side, it did seem circular in shape,even though it appeared oval,

now that I discussed shape distortion with a friend. It moved in

a smooth, steady course at about 15 mph while I observed it. I

watched it for about 20 seconds, making mental notes, and then

ran back to my home about 100 yards away to get binoculars. As I

was running, trees partially blocked my view, but I was still able

to observe its steady flight. When I came back out, though, it was
sone, but I think I should have still been able to see it at the

rate it was going, so perhaps it speeded up when I was inside.

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Unfortunately, no one else that I know of saw what I did, which I'm
more sorry of than you. At the time I had 20/20 vision, so I know
I wasn't just watching a reflection on glass. And since my brother
had been a member of GOC, I was familiar with almost all types of
aircraft from his manuals and this was unlike anything in it, as
you can probably tell for yourself. If you wish any further details, |
you can contact me either at the above address or at my permanent
residence at 144 West Maple, Kirkwood, Mo. on certain weekends,

Sincerely yours,

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, 4 Peace, Puerte Rice we . Astre (VENUS)
oe Salt Lake City, Utah ' Other (REFLECTION)
i 4 ‘ Leadville, Celerade amadiam Teurist (PHOTO) Other (LENS ABERRATION
i=. NW ef Azeres Islands Neen ., ’. Astre (METEOR)
| Springfield, Ohie . gia Balleen |
‘4h 33.50N 144.25W (Pacific) : PAA-Flt 707/Air Red Other (WEATHER)
6 Dayter, Ohie ; | : Astre aren’
6 Beckley West Virginia Are ulti Astro (METEOR
wy Union City, Indiasa ) l.Insufficieat Data —
: 4s) Z| BN, _ 2.0ther (NO IMAGE)
ie Champaign, Illimeis PHOTO) ¥ t Astrea (METEOR
ee Speicher, Germany | Astre (METEOR
T Buffale, New York Insufficiert Date
so Eastlake, Ohie Aircraft
: an Sault Ste Marie, Oatarie, Canada ) Other (LENS ABERRATION)
Bad Gedesberg, Germaay ssy Officer Iusufficieat Date
Couderd, Massachusetts ie Aircraft
Eaglaad AFB, Louisiana : Astre Racoon
Greenville AFB, Mississippi ‘ Cc Astre (METEOR)
Littletea, Colorads Ly “pastre fete |
N ef Biga, Turkey SN Pilot Orie Astre (METEOR
Ceouderspert, Penusylvania ao. SS Aircraft
Oregon Area ti + “ES? Astro a
N ef Corvallis, Cregon anne Astre (MSTEOR)
Nerth Vaceuver Islaad, Camada Militar Insufficiert Data
Corssett, Arkansas - . Astre ees
Leuvisiama Area Astre (METEOR
15 Mi SW ef Lead, South Daketa _Military Iusufficieat Data

Vicinity Asceasier Ialend - Other (FLARS)

Broekley AFB, Alabama — Astro (METEOR)
West Iadies Vicinity Other (MISSILE)
Hopetewa, Seuth Africa US Naval Attache Astre (METEOR)
Syracuse, New York (Specimen (h155/nqAAEL PSTCAL S) Other (FURNACE)SLAG)
Leoag Island Seund, New York A ell [nies NG) Aircraft’
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Viciaity Midway Islazds Military ' Astre (MSTEOR
Palm Spriags, Califermsia Balleen
20 Mi S ef Battle Creek, Michigau s) Aircraft

27 Daavers, Massachusetts Other (AFTER IMAGZ)
2T Palm Beach, Flerida aast Guard Other/{MISSILE)

27 Claremeat, New Hampshire Iusufficiest Data
27 Springfieid, Ohia Aircraft

25 Deaver, Colerade Astre (METEOR)

29 Altus, Oklahema Aircraft

29 Niloingtes, Massachusetts Ballosa

29 Newtea, Ohie

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1 SEPT 59. REQ CONTACT BE MADE WITH AS MANY WITNESSES AS POSSIBLE.

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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
CHANUTE AIR PORCE BASE, ILLINOIS

Aten of: O 17 June 1960

SUBJECT: Report of Investigation, UFO Sighting

To: ATIC, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

The attached report is submitted in accordance with AFR 200-2.

FOR THE CO ER
gut ®. O. MOSHER Ke Cot 4 S.AF. 1 Atch
Colonel, USAF As Stated

‘Operations Officer

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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7. Reporting Data oF 5 eae ie ile ip,

8. Weather and Winds Report

9. Exerpts from Encyclopedia References
10. News Item

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION OF UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT SIGHTING

BRAIDWOOD, ILLINOIS |

AUTHORITY: AFR 200-2, unclassified message DAOIO 2000, 3 June 1960,
from Detroit ADS and Special Orders A-322, 8 June 1960, Hq Chanute
Technical Training Center (ATC).

PROCEEDINGS OF THE INVESTIGATION: On 9 June 1960, Captain Donald W.
Hartranft, AO3004690, 3345th Maintenance and Supply Group, Chanute Techni- |
cal Training Center YATC), appointed by Special Order A-322, Hq CTTC, |
8 June 1960, proceeded to Braidwood, Illinois to investigate the reported

sighting of an unidentified flying object. During the course of this investigation,

the following persons were contacted and interviewed in accordance with para-
graph 15, AFR 200-2:

» Braidwood, [llinois
t. Joseph Awe., Joliet, Illinois
pencer Road, Joliet, [Illinois

Tree. SBP Rowell Ave., Joliet, Illinois

FINDINGS: After careful evaluation of facts disclosed by the persons contacted
and encyclopedic research, it was found that:
a.

, in company with [ie
and Mr. 1} observed a brilliantly lighted object in the SE

quadrant of the sky at 0400Z, 1 June 1960.

b. Simultaneously, Mr. Sri | amateur astronomer,

observed a similar object at somewhat the same azimuth and elevation.

c. The two observation points cited ina. and b. above are some 32 statute
miles apart.

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d. The Encyclopedia Americanna and the Encyclopedia Britannica sub-
stantiates the data reported by the persons interviewed to be that of a natural
phenomenon, probably the planet Jupiter.

RECOMMENDATIONS: In view of the above findings, the investigating officer
Ҥ recommends that no further investigation be conducted.

hugh Vege Ar

R. O. MOSHER 10 Atch
prado \ olonel, USAF 1, SO A-322, 8 Jun 60, SO A-327, 10 Jun 60
j Operations Officer 2. Msg ADOIO 2000, 3 Jun 00
3. Reporting Data of Mr. William E.
Gomora

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