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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD ../.
. DATE 2. LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
14 Aug 61 New York, New York o Was Balloon 4
00 Probably Balloon
3. DATE-TIME GROUP 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Possibly Balleon
Local1200 mxGround-Visual Greund-Rader Was Aircraft
000 Probably Aircraft
GMT141700Z AinVisual Air-intercept Radar Possibly Aircraft
5. PHOTOS SOURCE Was Astronomical
KIXY. 000 Probably Astronomical
XD No Civilian Possibly Astronomicel
7. LENGTH OP OBSERVATION NUMBER OF OBJECTS 9. COURSE ex Other Poor Photo Processin
0 00 Insufficient Data for Evaluation Insufficient Data for Evaluatien
N/A n/a n/a Unknown
10. BRIEF SUMMARY oF SIGNTINOReceived letter with 10. BRIEF sUMMARY oF SIGNTINOReceived letter with I1. coMMENTs FTD photO-analysis 1I. coMMENTs FTD photO-analysis s examined examined
photo of UFo. Not observed while taking pic- prints and negatives and concluded that
tures. the alleged objts were caused by poor photo the alleged objts were caused by poor photo
processing. Objts were not observed during processing. Objts wen not observed during
exposure, only after film was processed. exposure, only after was processed.
There have been several photographs sub- There have been several photographs sub-
mitted for analysis which are supposedly mitted for analysis which are supposedly
UFO's. In every case where objts were not
observed until after film processing, cbjes
turned out to be a reflection unseen by
photographer of damaged emulsion fm being
scratched, or foreign material adhering
to emulsion during processing.
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HEADQUARTERS
FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION *
AIR FORCE SYSTEMS COMMAND
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: TD-E/Major Friend/vw/69216
SUBJECT: Request for Photo Analysis 30 Aug 61
TO: TD-D4a
l. It is requested that an analysis be made of the attached photo-
graphic prints ar ives to determine the nature of the images.
2.It is 2. It is requested that the negative and prints be forwarded to requested that the negative and prints be forwarded to
TD-E upon TD-E upon completion completion of the analysis in order that they may be re- f the analysis in order that they may be re-
turned to turned to the witness.
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DWARD H. WYNN DWARD H. WYNN 2 Atchs 2 Atchs
Colonel, USAF 1. Ltr fm NYoIN dtd 28 Aug 61. 1. Ltr fm NYOIN dtd 28 Aug 61.
Deputy for Science Deputy for Science 2. Photos, negatives and ltrs
and Components received from Mr. Misajet.
lst Ind (TD-D4a) 2 Oct 61
TO:·TD-E
1. The photographic prints and negatives have been examinied,
with the following results:
a. Photo Nr. l; the image marked as a sea gull is a break
or scratch in the negative emulsion while the other objects are
the result of foreign matter accumulating in the film's proc-
essing and drying.
b. Photos 2 and 3; the white objects indicated by arrows
are again the result of emulsion damage at e time of processing.
C. Photo Nr.4; on
sharp sharp while the rest while the rest of the photograph is of the photograph 1S focus. No
corresponding images corresponding images can be seen on the negative, and the white seen on the negative, and the white
objects must have been caused objects must by the presence the presenc of foreign matter ign matter
during the printing during the printing cess.
2. The unidentified objects The unidentified objects are the result of poor quality
photo laboratory work. work
2 Atch
Chief, Photo Exploitadion Div. no change
Deputy for Engr Support
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UNITED STATES AIR PORCE
NoOmire Air ew Jereey
ATTMOP SEPLY TO NYOIN 28 AUG 1961
weren Submission of Photographs (UFO)
Air Technical Intelligence Center (AFCIN-4E4g)
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
1. 1. Under the provisions of AFR 200-2, paragraph 19a, the attached the provisions of AFR 200-2, paragraph 19a, the attached
physical physical evidence evidence (photographic) of a UFO (photographic) of a UFO sighting is forwarded. sighting is forwarded.
Subject photographs Subject photographs were taken by a Mr.
Brooklyn, New York at the Statue of Brooklyn, New York at the Statue of Libere Libere
in New York Harbor on 14. in New York Harbor on 14 August 196l. August 1961.
2. Further information received 2. Further information received via G-2, First Army, Governors
Island, New York is as follows: Island, New York is as follows:
a. Type and make of Camera: Kodak Brownie,
b. Type, focal length, and make of lens: Kodak, over 10 feet, Kodak.
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c. I Brank and type of film: Kodak Panchromatic.
.s Shutter speed used: Pre-set, only 1 speed.
e. Lens opening used: Pre-set, only one ope ing.
f. Filters used: None.
h. No panning used.
i. I Direction camera pointed: See attached drawing and map.
3. Captain William S. Barnett, Chief, Intelligence Captain William S. Barnett, Chief, Intelligence Division, Division, this this
headquarters has not been able to effect contact headquarters has not been able to effect contact with
If any further evidence is submitted, it will be If any further evidence is submitted, it will be forwarded under
the provisions of the regulation. the provisions the regulation.
FOR THE COMMANDER FOR THE COMMANDER
Hosd a. spoder Atchs:
Hayd a. Yoder Photos, negatives and
letters received from
FLOYD A. YODER
CWO (W-3), USAF
Asst Dir of Administrative Services
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HEADQUARTERS
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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
WRIGHT ERSON AIR FORCK BASE, OHIO
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: TD-E/Mjor Friend
SUBJECT: Analysis of Photos and Negatives 24 OCT 1961
TO: Hq USAF (SAFOI-3c - Major Coleman)
The photographic prints and negatives attached hereto have been examined
with the Lowing results:
a. Photo Nr. l: the image marked as a sea guil Is a break Or scratcd Photo Nr. l: the image marked as a sea gull l is a break or scratch
in the negative in the negative emulsion while emulsion while the other objects are the result of foreign
matter accurmulating in the accumulating in the ilm's processing and drying. processing and drying.
b. Photos 2 and 3: the white objects indicated by b. Photos 2 and 3: the white objects indicated by arrows arrows again
the result of emulsion damage at result of emulsion damage time of processing. of processing.
c. Photo Nr. 4: on this photograph the white images are sharp while
the rest of the photograph is out of focus. No corresponding the rest of the photograph is out of focus. No corresponding images can images can
be seen on the negative, and the white objects must have been caused by be seen on the negative, and the white objects must have been caused by
the presence of foreign matter during the printing process.
EDWARD H. WYNN 1 Atch
Colonel, USAF Packet of Photos and Negatives.
Deputy for Science
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TD-E/Ma.jor priend/vw/69216
24 0CT 1961
Analysis of Photos and Megatives
Hq USAF (SAPOI-3c  Major Coleman)
Th photographie prints and negatives attached bereto have been examined
with the following results:
Photo Nr 1: the image merked as a sea gull is a break or scratch
in the nesntive emulsion vhile the other objects are the result of foreign
matter aeculating in the film's processing and drying.
b. photos 2 and 3: the white objects indicated by arrovs are again
the result of emilsion dammge at the time of processing.
C photo br. h: on this photograph the white images are sharp while
the rert of the photograph is out of focus No corresponding images can
be seen on the negative, and the white objects must have been caused by
the presence of. foreign matter during the printing process,
COORDINATION: TD-E DATE 23OtCI
Major Robert J. Friend

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