PROJECT BLUE BOOK

MULTIPLE si, ITING. PROJECT1 10073
1. DATE 2. LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
28 Sep 60 SW of Wichita Falls, Texas 0 Was Balloon
0 Probably Balloon
3. DATE-TIME GROUP 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION D Possibly Balloon
Local_ 0423 C Ground-Visual Ground-Rodar 0 Was Aiscraft
Probably Aircraft
GMT. 28/1000z AirVisual Air-Intercept Radar D Possibly Aircraft
5. PHOTOS 6. SOURCE Was Astronomical
Yes 080 Probobly Astronomical Meteor
No Military and Civilian Possibly Astronomical
7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS COURSE Other
000 Insufficient Dato for Evaluation
varied fm 2 sec to 30-35 sec one descending Unknown
10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING n. COMMENTS
white light, more brilliant than usual Description is that of classic I meteor.
shooting star, falling to the SW of Wichita Meteor, probably of fireball class, was
Falls, with no noise. very startling and probably a first-time
experience for the witnesses. There was
some material recovered, supposedly in
conjunction with the sighting. The
material has been turned over to the
Smithsonian Institute for analysis, but
as yet no answer. ATIC opinion is that opinion is that
recovered material had no connection with
the sighting.
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vertical edge window, indicating a perpendicular fall of the object and
establishing a direct n of due SW of Wichita Falls Based upon the observer's
position within the restaurant and the existence of an awning on the window,
to 5 elevation),
although the Source estimated a 50 - arc. Total time of sighting was estimated
to be 3-4 seconds. The object was described as circular, like a ball, without
tail, white light with bluish cast similar to phosphorous flare, of an
to light up the sky. No
noise was heard. Source estimated that object fell * mile from his position,
although buildings across the street would have obstructed his view of the
horizon. Source believeg the object t was a flare.
Night Watchman, Robinson Construction Co, Age 48,
RELIABILITY: Fair. While on duty at a construction site approximately 5 miles
SW of the center of Wichita Falls, Mr. stepped out from his guard shack
caused by welders, he turned to face a la rge storage tank NE of his position.
After gazing upon this tank for about 5 seconds and seeing nothing, he turned
to the tank West of him and observed a bright green flash of light which
appeared to be 30-40 feet above the ground. Total time for the observation
was estimated to be 20-25 seconds. No noise was heard. Source stated that
had the flash of light lasted longer it would surely have blinded him./ Source
described the color of the flash to be similar
through blue-green glass. Source believed the object had fallen about - mile
due West of his position. He was met shortly thereafter by Patrolm Miles,
described below.
Patrolman, Wichita Falls Police Department, Age
23, 18 months service with WEPD. RELIABILITY: Good.
while cruising North a MPH on Fairway Boulevard just north of the Wichita
Valley Railway track intersection, Patrolman observed through the glass
of the left rear window of his patrol car a bright blue-white light the size
of a vollay ball held at arms length. The object was seen to turn yellow
before falling behind the weeds along the roadside. Total time of sighting
was estimated at 2 seconds. window was open, but no sound was heard.
Two newsme. and from the Wichita Falls Record News
were in the patrol car and also witnessed the sighting. After reporting the
incident by radio to Police Headquarters, they proceeded to a point SW of
their position and joined Mr. in a search of the area, finding nothing
to establish that an object had landed or crashed.

Falls, Texas. RELIABILITY: Good. At about 0830 A.M. 1ocal, 28 Sep 60, Mrs.
observed from the balcony her apartment large quantity of
billowing matter in long streaks flowing through sky from SW to NE at an
indetermined altitude. piece of the ma terial appeared to break
from the larger mass, taking tring-like streamers.
Mrs watched while the material descended and quantity of the
material falling in her front and back yards as well as on the apartment roof.
She managed catch a piece of the material about 3" x 2" before it hit
the ground. The material had a rubber-like quality and upon contact with her
hand, shrank to the size of a 25 cent piece. Mrs. observed the material
for approximately 45 minutes. Mrs. stated she was unaware of the
earlier sightings of the falling light when the material was observed.
3. A search of the area miles SW of Wichita Falls was conducted
from 4:20 to 6:40 A.M. by Patrolman (par 2c with negative results.
A helicopter from Fort Sill, Oklahoma joined in the search spending most of
the day (28 Sep) in the general area covered by Patrolman and extending
recording of the sighting b Patrolm upon which the time of the
0424 1oca1, 28 Sep 60. Further,
certain features appear fairly consistently through most witnesses' statements:
a white light, more brilliant than the usua ooting star falling to the SW
of Wichita Falls, with no noise. All report received place the direction at
SW of witnesses'I location, except the report xas (par 2h)
waich could have been in error. The concens re Sw, allowing for
no triangulation. Most witnesses believe allen a short
distance from them, yet the observers were scatterec triangle with
approximately 30 miles to a side. The report from Iowa Park (par 2d)is
especially valuable because of the witnesses experience and because he was
the only person not preoccupied with driving, talking to someone else, etc.
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years, Independent Truck Driver. RELIABILITY: Fair. While hauling a load of
pipe traveling W on US Routes 82/277, 3/4.of a mile W of Mabelle, Texas,
between 4:15 and 4:30 A.M. local, Mr observed through the driver's open
window a bright light falling to the ground. Source estimated the object fell
for 10-15 seconds, hit the ground about 1/2 3/4 mile SW of his position,
burned like a glowing coal on the ground for 20 seconds before going out.
During flight, object was brilliance to light up the fence wires along
the road. No sound was heard. Source believes object fell near the road,
since he was traveling at about 40 MPH had to look progressively more
behind him to see the glowing object on the ground. companion,
view bul nothing on the
ground.
Age 22, Patrolman, Wichita Falls Police Department,
1 years experience. RELIABILITY: Good. had parked his patrol car in
a parking lot on the SE corner of 15th and Lamar Streets, facing south and in
such a manner as to converse with Patrolman who came along side in his
car facing north on left. The object was brought attention
by H. observed a bright white light through his front window
the
building. Source stated the light was "bright as the sun," but white. The
glow was observed for about 5 seconds and was of intensity sufficient to read
a newspaper by. Source observed the glow to fade the end the sighting
period. No noise was heard.
g Age 24, Patrolman, Wichita Falls Police Department,
1years experience. RELIABLITY: Good. was conversing with
through respective open windows of their patrol cars. GRKer viewed the
object in the sky over the roof of car. Object was described as a
white ball, to the Sw of town, falling at a constant rate and angled (7°) to
the West in its fall, about the size finger tips held at arms length,
without tail or smoke. elevation,
watched until it fell behind the building across the street after 6-8 seconds.
A glow was observed around the building, lasting another 6-8 seconds. Source
at first thought his car trembled when the object came down, but at the time
of interview, he was uncertain about this point.
rnon, Texas, operator of furniture
store. RELIABILITY: Unknown. Contacted by phone, Mr. stated that
the object fell perpendicularly due South of Vernon, Texas as he viewed it
through a window of his home. Object was t the color of the moon, much larger
than a star and fell behind some trees after 3 seconds of observation. Source
did not see the ground lit up. Source believes the object fell in the area

duration of sightings was noted.
5. Evaluation:
a. It is the preparing officer's opinion that, based upon analysis
of the witnesses' reports, the object seen was
unusual brilliance which probably burned up completely in the atmosphere, but
possibly could have landed considerably to the SW of Wichita Falls, perhaps
in the vicinity of the Texas/New Mexico border.
b. The material recovered by the Wichita Falls housewife and
attached to this report can only be can only be given given a tentative evaluation: Possibly Possibly
floating floating spider spider web web material. It is felt naterial. It is felt that the material that the material recovered recovered bears no
connection to the meteorite sighted earlier to the meteorite sighted earlier in the morning. in the morning.
lupancler
GREGORY ALEXANDER
Captain, USAF

U. S. National Huseum
Attn: Dr
Washington 25,
1. Attached the Air Force report of investigation of an
unidentified flying object sighting which occurred in the vicinity of
Wichita Falls, Toxns on 23 September l)60. Accompanying the report is
a sample of material which
2. This report is report is being forware being forwarded your analysis in
accorlance with a telaphone
26 October 1960.
3. It is requested It is requested that ATIC be provided with copy of copy of the the results
of your of your analysis analysis and that the sample be returred unless analysis
4. As requested by Dr ATIC will notify y your agency your agency of all
future sightings which give give indication of being meteoritic, and itele- tele-
phone contact will will be be accomplished accomplished in those instances where in those instances where the object
is reported is reported to have struck tmick the ground. round.
PHILIP G. EVANS 1 Atch:
Colonel, USAY Cy AI Rpt #1419297, dtd
Deputy for Sc tents 18 Cct 60, w/1 Atch
COORDINATION:
AFCIN-LE2x Qohtind djn Dato 2s at 960
AFCIN-LE2 Himaitin Date 10/27/00

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Gomething was reported as having g hit the ground a Sheppard AFB.
Was seen all over that area. R Reports coming to ATIC with great - -
frequency. the ll27th Group from Ft. Belvois has been sent to -
First report to ATIC said it was seen in the early morning of September
and that a search would be dtarted by Sheppard at daybreak.
In addition to personnel at Sheppard investigating, press is on
scene, also radio and Tv. Nothing on the space track. ATIC has no
positive information, but does not believe it to be a moon dust item
(this is their vernacular for the refuse of any earth launched satellite,
or what have you). People at Sheppard claim thay know that it fell or what have you). People at Sheppard claim thay know that it fell
in a nearby area. in a nearby area. -- ATIC believes that is meteoric. ATIC believes that is meteoric.
Major Cooper Major Cooper may may contacted contacted Tel 3225621, ext 516.
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THE HORIZON TO THE WEST, APPEARED TO HIT THE GROUND, BRIGHT
FLARE OF LIGHT AND MADE THE GROUND TREMBLE. (6) ONE MINUTE.
C. MANNER OF OBSERVATION: (1) GROUND VISUAL. (2) NONE. (3) N/A.
D TIME AND DATE OF SIGHTING: (1) 28/1000Z (2) NIGHT. E. LOCATION
OF OBSERVERS: EAST AND WEST SIDE WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS; VERNIN,
TEXAS; ARCHER CITY, TEXAS; PAMPA, TEXAS; LAWTON, OKLAHOMA; CLINTON-
SHERMAN AFB, OKLAHOMA. F. IDENTIFYING I INFORMATION OBSERVERS:
(1) FOUR WICHITA FALLS POLICE OFF ND C
MANCHE ROAD, WICHITA : C
FALLS, TEXAS. RELIABILITY: GOO VERNON, TEXAS.
RELIABILITY: GOOD.(2) A2CM 3763RD SCHOOL SQUADRON C
SHEPPARD AFB, TEXAS, USAF• RELIABILITY: UNKNOWN. TOWER OPERATORS, C
CLINTON-SHERMAN AFB, OKLAHOMA. RELIABILITY: GOOD• G• WEATHER AND csition Jman mby okamons
WINDS-ALOFT CONDITIONS: (1) CLEAR. (2) SURFACE 8 KNOTS, 5000-5 KNOTS, WINDS-ALOFT CONDITIONS: (1) CLEAR. (2) SURFACE 8 KNOTS, 6000-5 KNOTS,
10000-20 KNOTS, 16000-15 KNOTS, 20000-10 KNOTS 30000-29 KNOTS,
50000-18 KNOTS, 69000-6 KNOTS. (3) CEILING UNLIMITED. (4) 15 50000-18 KNOTS, 69000-6 KNOTS. (3) CEILING UNLIMITED. (4) 15
MILES PLUS. (5) NONE. (6) NONE. (7) 60 DEGREES F. H. NONE. I. NONE. U
J NONE. K. PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS INDICATES OBJECT SIGHTED TO BE J. NONE. K. PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS INDICATES OBJECT SIGHTED TO BE
EITHER A METEORITE OR METEOR, WITH A POSSIBILITY OF IT BEING A EITHER A METEORITE OR METEOR, WITH A POSSIBILITY IT BEING A
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REENTERING SATELLITE. SIGHTINGS WERE MADE OVER A VAST AREA OF
C
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UNCLAS FROM AG 2684I. UF0. FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS SUBMITTED SUBMITTED
UNDER PROVISIQNS OF PARAGRAPH 15, AFR 200-2: UNDER PROVISIONS OF PARAGRAPH 15, AFR 200-2: ( C
A DESCRIPTION OF OBJECT: (1) ROUND. (2) GRAPEFRUIT/BASKET A DESCRIPTION O BJECT: ROUND. (2) BASKET BALL. ( C
(3) BLUISH, BLUE WHITE, TURNING ORANGE. (4) ONE. (5) N/A.
(5) NONEJM KUL NONE. (8) NONE. (9) ALL OBSERVERS STATED THAT THE C
OBJECT GAVE OFF A BRIGHT LIGHT. B. DESCRIPTION OF COURSE OF C
OBJECT: (1) A BRILLIANT LIGHT. (2) OBSERVERS STATED FIRST SEEN
APPROXIMATELY 60 DEGREES ABOVE H HORIZON TO THE WEST. (3) ZERO
DEGREES TO THE WEST. (4) APPEARED TO GO INTO THE GROUND TRAVELING
EAST TO WEST. (5) THE OBJECT DISAPPEARED INSTANTANEOUSLY BELOW
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TO RJEZHQ/HQ USAF CINIBI C.
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RJEDSQ/ATIC AFCIN 4A WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB OHIO RJEDSQ/ATIC AFCIN 4A WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB OHIO
RJEXDH/ SPACE TRACK HANSCOM FLD MASS
INFO RJEDAA/HQ AWS AWSSS SCOTT AFB ILL INFO RJEDAA/HQ AWS AFB ILL
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MILES SSW SHEPPARD WILL BEGIN
AT DAYBREAK.
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SECURITY ON
JOIN FORM UNCLASSIFLED
SPACE BELOW RESERVED FOR COMMUNICATION CENTER
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PRIORITY. 2923×52
PRECEDENCE 1960 SEP-29 ACCOUNTING CLASSIFICATION
SYMBOL ORIG. OR REFERS TO OF REFERENCE
ACTION PRIORITY BOOK MULTI SINGLE
INFO AF ORIG
FROM: SPECIAL
ATIC, W-P AFB 17
TO: ZNR
1127 USAF FLD ACTY GP RHEPBL
FT BELVOIR VA
AFGRNC
7UNCLAS/FROM: AFCIN-4E2X Z= 2 720 -E /UNCLAS/FROM: AFCIN-LE2x 9-2920-E
CONFIRMING TELEPHONE CONVERSATION BETWEEN MAJ FRIEND, ATIC AND
CAPT ALEXANDER, 1127TH ON 28 SEP 60. ON 28 SEP 60, AN UFO WAS CAPT ALEXANDER, 1127TH ON 28 SEP 60. ON 28 SEP 60, AN UFO WAS
RPTD TO HAVE FALLEN IN THE VICINITY OF SHEPPARD AFB, TEX.
MAJ COOPER, PROVOST MARSHALL, CALLED ATIC TO RPT THAT THE INCIDENT
WAS GETTING OUT OF HAND AND TO REQ AID IN THE INVESTIGATION. IT WAS GETTING OUT OF HAND AND TO REQ AID IN THE INVESTIGATION. IT
IS REQUESTED THAT THE 1127TH INVESTIGATE THIS SIGHTING IN TS TPHAT TH1 TNAIESTTCATE THES SIGHTING TN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS PAR #6c OF AFR 200-2, DTD
14 SEP 59.
DATE TIME
29 1015
MONTH YEAR
SEP 1960
SYMBOL SIGNATURE
AFCIN-LE2x fur 1 uss
TYPED NAMCAN TαPED_(or amped) NAME AN TLE
3--10 tezMajor Robert J. Friend
PHONE 69216 NH. PAGE 1 NR. OF PAGES PHILIP G. EVANS
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION Colonel, USAF
Deputy for Science and Components
DD 173 REPLACES DD FORM 173. 1 OCT 49, WHICH WILL BE USED UNTIL EXHAUSTED

Fort Belvoir, Virginia 29 Sep-3 Oct 60 CANCELEO/COMPLETE
PREPAR ING IND IVIDUAL DATE OF REPORT SRI NO.
18 Oct 60 CANCELED/INCOMPLETE
Captain Gregory Alexander SRI NO.
NAME OR DESCRIPTION OF SOURCE EVALUATION ACTIVE
ADDITIONAL InFORMATION ON (DaTe)
(See contents of report) (See report)
REFEReNCEs (BaIR Subject, previous reports, etc.. as applicable)
TWX AFCIN-4E2X
SUBJEcT (Descriptive title. Use individual reports for separate subjects)
(UNCL) Unidentified Flying Object Observed West of Wichita Falls, Texas on
28 September 1960
SUMMARY (Give summary which highlights the salient factors of narrative report. Begin narrative text on Form 112a
unless report can bef fully stated on F Form 112. List incloaures. including number of copies)
I. Summary: This report is on an Unidentified 1 Flying Object UFO) observed
by many persons on 28 September 1960 at 4 A.M. (local time) in the vicinity West
of Wichita Falls, Texas. Attached as inclosure is a sample material which
floated down floated down from the from the sky sky into Wichita Falls at into wicnita Falls ac Oooo on the same day. Evaluation 0800 on the same day. Evaluation
of the UFO: Probably meteorite. Evaluation of meteorite. Evaluation of the material: material: Possibly Possibly spider spider
web, having no no connection with earlier sightings. connection arlier sightings.
II. Distribution: ATIC ATIC
APPROVED:
P Shbunr wreol P Shbun- wrol
ALBERT L. BETZ
Colonel, USAF Colonel USAR
fr.
Chief, Operations Branch
1 INCLS
Spider web like material
DISTRIGUTION BY OMIGINATOR (Except USAP and iil- indicate (Duipl M/oz and copins w/o inclosures. if applicable)
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