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2. LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
1. DATE Was Balloon
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Fitchburg, Massachusetts 0 Probably Balloon
16 Jan 61 0 Possibly Balloon
3.DATE-TIME GROUP 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Was Aireraft REFUGL OP.
Ground-Radar 0
Local Ground-Visual X Probably Aircraft
Air-Intercept Radar 0 Possibly Aircraft
GMT_ 170430Z AirVisual
6. SOURCE 0 Was Astronomical
5. 'PHOTOS 00 Probably Astronomical
Ys Possibly Astronomical
No Civilian
8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS . COURSE Other_ Data for Evaluation
7. LENGTH OF.OBSERVATION 000 Insufficient
Unknown
2 1/2 hrs 4
appeared as 11. COMMENTS Objects were sighted l in area
10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTINGMaiN Object
harge as dime at arms length; three smaller used by SAC on high altitude refueling.
objects appeared pea sized. All four r appeared Maneuvers made by objects are very simi-
and bright silver or aluminum in color. lar to those made by a/c just before,
round refueling operation.
Estimated altitude to 25,000 ft. during, and after
elevation, 290 azimuth. Dis- Duration appear er long; possible 1
Appeared tanker refueled mc than 3 a/c. When
appeared 45°. 360° Larger object would appear
objects hanging back in original witness went inside after watchii
to hover, with 3 smaller first operation to get other witnesses, i
Vee formation. One would approach, appear to
close in, then drop back; then nest would first 3 a/c probably broke off and others
o00 began to refuel. .Second operation was
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Ltr, 3245th Ops Gp (CwOB), 24 Jan 6l, Report of Unidentified Flying Objects
2nd Ind (CWOB) 8 March 1961
3245th Ops Gp, LG Hanscom Fld, Bedford, Mass.
tterson AFB, Ohio
was personally interviewed 7 March 1961
by me.
2. He appears to be a sound and reliable citizen; a father of an airman
stationed in Texas.
3. The amateur astronomer, M has moved and at present his
whereabouts are unknown. Last information available was that he worked
in Worcester, Mass., telephone mumber Plaz This number was
called without s No one kn of him at this number.
Reference par
a. Objects were under constant observation the first one and one-half Objects were under constant observation the first one and one-half
hours, then Mr re-entered his store to call Mr re-entered his store to call Mr the amateur (the amateur
astrologer) and his son. I astrologer) and his son. Together they observed the four objects the Together they observed the four objects the
remainder of the stated period.
b. The main object appeared as large as a dime held at arm's length;
while the three smaller objects appeared to be pea-sized. All four objects
were round and bright silver or aluminum in color.
C. The objects maneuvered in approx imate area
from where the observa took place.
d. From conversation and directions pointed out by Mr. H
find that his direction in both elevation and azimuth to be fairly
accurate to within 5 degrees.
obtained.
6. The
hanging back in Vee formation. First one would approa appear to close
in, then drop back, then the next would approach in Periodically
the large object would dance wildly in the sky and circle back into posi-
tion then all three smaller objects would back off then attack again, one tion then all three smaller objects would pack off then attack again, one
at a time. Suddenly the larger object shot off at a high rate of speed. at a time. Suddenly the larger object shot a high r ate of speed.
In a matter of seconds covering 30 degrees of In a matter of seconds coverir 30 degree3 arc from the northwest toward from th northwest toward
north and disappeared. north nd disappeared. other objects had other objects had disappeared when Mr. disappeared whe
looked for them afte looked for them after the disappearance of the larger object. e disappearance of the larger object.
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HEADQUARTERS
3245TH OPERATIONS GROUP
3245TH AIR BASE WING
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
LAURENCE G. HANSCOM FIELD, BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS
REPLY TO 24 January 1961
ATTN OF: CWOB
SUBJECT: Report of Unidentified Fl ying Objects
TO: Air Technical Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Subject report is forwarded for your information and necessary action
in accordar ce with AFR 200-2.
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RICHARD N. WODA, CaPt, USAF 1 Atch
Asst Base Operations Officer a/s
lst Ind (AFCIN-/E2x) 6 FEB 1961
r.Tright-Patterson AFB Obio
1.
The report indicates that Mr was the only witness inter-
viewed. If this is true, it is requested the other witnesses be
contacted and their impressions of the sighting be forwarded to
this Center.
2. It is also requested the following informetion be forwarded
a. Were ths objects viewed continuously during the 2 hours,
b. Were all four objects of the same color, shape, and size?
c. . In how large an area of the sky did the objects maneuver?
d. How were the elevations and How were the elevations azimuths termined? ermined?
FOR THE FOR THE COMMANDER: COMMANDER:
Rchalo tet Rehalo tiet
PHILIP G. EVANS 1 Atch 1 Atch
Colonel, USAF n/c
Deputy for Seience end Components

7. Mr was queried as to whether the objects were similar to f refueling and
aerial rerueling. He stated that he had seen pictures o
this maneuver did not coincide with maneuvers of known aircraft.
RICHARD N. WODA, Capt, USAF 1 Atch
Asst Base Operations Officer n/c
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Date
REPORT OF UNIDENTIFIED FL YING OBJECTS 18 Jan 1961
The word "negative" in reply to any numbered item of the following report format will indicate that all logical leads were
developed without success. The phrase "not applicab will indicate that the question does not apply to the
sighting being investigated.
IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF OBSERVER(S)
Civilian (Nam mailing address, occupation)
Fitchburg, Mass., Tel No.
Military (Name, grade, gartization, duty, and estimate of reliability)
Shop Owner
LOCATION OF OBSERVER(S)
Exact latitude and longitude of each observer, or Georef position, or position with reference to a known landmark
Address at Fitchburg
TIME AND DATE OF SIGHTING
Zulu time-date group of sighting Light conditions (use one of the following terms: Night, Light conditions (use one of the following terms: day,
17:0430Z thru 17:0700Z dawn, dusk)
Clear night
DESCRIPTION OF THE OBJECT(S)
Size compared to a known object (use one of the following terms: Head of a pin, pea, dime Size compared to a known object (use one of the following terms: Head of a pin, pea, ter, half dollar, silver
dollar, baseball, grapefruit, or basketball) held in the band at about arms length held in the band at about arms length
Dime Size
Shape Color Fiery Number Formation, if more than one
Round Brilliance 1 Plus 3 smaller objects
Any discernible features or details
NONE
NONE L
Sound, if heard, describe sound
NONE
Other pertinent or unusual features
NONE
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE OF OBJECT(S) DESCRIPTION OF COURSE OF OBJECT(S)
What first called the attention of observer(s) to the object(s)? What first called the attention of observer(s) to the object(s)?
Closing his store - called his son and an amateur astronomer to verify his siting.
Angle of elevation and azimuth of the object(s) when first observed
455 elevation(A290 elevation
Angle of elevation and azimuth of the object(s) upon disappearance
45 at 360°
Description of flight path and maneuvers of object(s)
Looped and zigzagged with three (3) smaller objects chasing UFO. Estimated altitude
of objects at 20,000 to 25,000 feet.
AFCRC FORM_0-146 AFCRC CAMBRIDGE MASS.

Manner of disappearance of object(s)
Dimmed from view to the north. 7
Length of time in sight
2 hours 30 min
MANNER OF OBSERVATION
of radar)
NONE
Statement as to optical aids (telescopes, binoculars, and so forth) used and description thereof
NONE NONE
If the sighting is made while airborne, give type aircraft, identification number, altitude, heading, speed, and home station.
N/A
WEATHER AND WINDS-ALOFT. CONDITIONS AT TIME AND PLACE OF SIGHTINGS
Observer(s) account of weather conditions 12 12 17/06392 -X -X J I 6F 6
BED BD 17/04552. 17/04552 M 26 + + 17/0647 CLR 5GF 56
17/0.5552 26 O O 10 10 17/06552 CLR 7
Report from nearest AWS or U. S. Weather Bureau Office of Ceiling Visibility
wind direction and velocity in degrees and knots at surface Amount of cloud cover
6,000' 350 20 30,000' 310/25
10,000' 350 25 50,000' 260/45 Thunderstorms in area and quadrant in which located
16,000' 360 30 80,000'
20,000' 350 30 2
Any other unusual activity or condition, meteorological, , astronomical, or otherwise, which might account for the sighting
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Interception or identification action taken (such action may be taken whenever feasible, complying with existing air defense
directives)
None
know who to report know who to report this info to. this info to.
Location of any air traffic in the area at time of sighting REFUE IN THIS
SAC/TAC HIGH ALTITVO ALTiTUO E REFUELI AREA
VICINITY VICINITY -
Position title and comments of the preparing officer, including his preliminary analysis of the possible cause of the sigh
Richard N. Woda, Capt, USAF, Asst Base Ops Officer. C Checked with Space Track
at LG Hanscom - no information available.
Y
Existence of physical evidence, such as materials and photographs
NONE