PROJECT BLUE BOOK

second mag star-like
objs in horizontal flight. Approached indication that the objs pre-
& hovere fading into sented a threat to the security
star backgrou shape . Approached of the U.S.
fm 20 dgr where obj s
hovered : Approac nsumed
3-4 mins, epartu sted for
an additional 3-s mins. Depart an additional 3-8 min
Impression that objs were under intell- Impression that objs under intelli-
gent control at ail times. gent control at ail times. Approach Approach )
fm NE.After hover made9( fm NE.after hover made90 turn.
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star-lika lights anich- on aroroecn aod dinios S
staole relative horizcotal fozmatioo. Uoon dee t."'r'y ae5 cove2ing,
relrtlva posieioos eharyed Ln a Teeuneing nireer, 4s oivrereren incraesed
in tance M tn decroa-ed ctaai:yi5d iNa uhte5, et-tmate1 nesge
Lute , Moe ssari/ aovitrrbect sr the i4y.
(U) Ashauga sh wually cieat atht, d speliFi: ohape COL3U53N
cov:0 AstablLahols
(2) Ueo(a) nraduatrd in subtonded stt- (ra aporokibateiy tnat :f 1
3 eli Yeed to tre esd or 3 ratot lat tema leutlal 1n insial aigoeie0 S
dtevelhoriuo. teouat aenroath and heverite 7 400 490 070e
Depatt rry vaxiition was sucstantlally Wieilor: sll retecar cis vre
ov oesemer'3 wuss. to
(3) Star-tike liche, of uscon: ragnitd
cositions along
sighting, during spproach - with an spparent
rreguierly-
controlled sanner.
(6) No other distiaguishing features n91018
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to sighting-

merriny with background of the sky. Reiatlve -1:6.
intecsitles crrroboratad deicriptior of flignt path.:
(5) Rapidiy (3-s rinvtes)a in toutheeslerly diraotion, tocard
wievere 3 4 o'tlocx pisition. Aszingioocervar taclng Norte througtout
ceried.
(6) Total time -stimated betwean il to i3 minatie.
C- Manner of Obsarvetionn
(1)
{2 No optical aids availat obla, or veed.
(3) Otserver in fixed posl
d.
5.
f.
(2) Ra.s
2.

visibility..
Aat
10,000 -290/351 , 20,00' 125,
50,000* 60/40.
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(4) Vissbility note than 152
(5) No clouds.
(6)
(7) Avaraue vertisal 22s 31C se1 1000'
from suriace
8,0001 Mst).
he None.
2. Nons.
j. Tampa Irternationul Airoort (about 20 nd South of obsarver)
released Radiosonde at
147
enier objective conclusions with
sound jodgement a ciarit v siahted some unusuai and
axttaordinary phercmenon. whi ond our capabilities to explain.
Consultation mith local FAA, RApcon, NCaw (manual). Weather, and
identity -
of the sighting.
3.

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for the phenomenon,
infoimation copies of this complete corretpondence been forwarded
as indicated below.
FOR THE COMMANDER:
LOWELL L. SANDERS 1 atch
Lt Colonel, USAF Ltr from Mr. Swindle
Base Director of Oparations Copies to
3201 AB %g
Eglin AFB, Fla
MOADS (MOODC-O)
Gunter AFE, Ala

TON C The three concic: Atop in the Miccle
( -how that thee - 9ky
top, ae T reiated thea io the sky
to a rost on my otserved-in this oxnner for approximately
.:v3 ninctes.. 41. s."the :hrge lignts started
at an extrene yoy-
Tizectier of the Southeast, The
ghts so longer vere tired in nositiou in relsticn to ( the other two
e distance
cgoaeen each othar sODrOrim telv:throe to
:17S ivaly-anazed.
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Dor Coenty midwgy between
irookevtlle ide Ciry.
i it should be withhn your powar to offer some explanetion, wa centaioly
cuid appreciata searihg from you.

ing. The three lights middle of the sky.
I know that they related them in the sky
to a pos approximately
five minutes engt me, th three lights started mov-
ing at oxtremely high speed in the direction of the Southeast. The
lights longer were fixed in position in relation to the other two
lights, but varied slightly in the distance between each other as they
between each other. They were out of sight in approximately three to
five minutes. We were positively amazed.
Our farm is situated between
Brooksville and Dade City
If it should be within your power to some
would appreciate hearing
T
Very
FLS/bb WE SELL DEALERS ONLY Hl

in distance with decreased intensity from the observer, to ultimately merge
into the starry environment he sky.
(1) Although an unusuall tion
could be established.
(2) size from approximately that of
a pin head to the head of a match (at arms length) from initial sighting
20 abovs horizon, through approach and hovering (about 45o above horizon).
Departure variation was substantially similar; all references were corroborated
by observer's wife.
(5) horizontal plane at initial
sighting, during approach with an apparent increase in size, and during
"fixed" oeriod. irregularly-
controlled manner.
No other distinguishing features visible.
(7) No tail, trail, or exhaust visible.
(8) sound or noise audible relative
to sighting.

viewer during 3 - 4 minutes, then hovering
of time at l o'clock/45 elev, en moving toward UFO(s)' southeast in an
irregular "bouncy" formation Disappeared
merging with background che Sky. Relatl he sky. Relative size, elevations, and light
intensities corroborated description of fl intensities corroborated description of f ight path. t path.
(5) Rapidly (3-5 minutes) in Rapidly (3-5 minutes) in southeasterly southeasterly direction, toward direction, toward
viewers 3-4 o'clock position. 3-4 o'clock position. Assuming facing North acing North throughout hroughout
period.
(6) Total time estimated between Total time estimated between ll to 15 minutes. 15 minutes.
c. C. Manner of Observation:
(1) G Ground - visual. (20/20 vision, observer and wife).
(3) Observer in fixed position on ground.
d. Time and Date of Sighting:
(1) 1 18/020oz November, 1962.
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e Location of Observer(s): 28°26'N, 82022'W.
2. Identifying
Tampa, Fla.;
2.
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-230/35;16,000
50,000' 260/40.
Ceiling - clear.
(4) Visibility - more than 15.
(5) No clouds.
(6) No thunderstorms.
(7) Average vertical cemperature gradiant was 3/4°C per 1000'
from surface to 30,000 MSL. (Substance nversion existed from
8,000' MSL).
h None.
i. None.
ack H. Bond. Observer is considered to be
completely believabl his sighting. Of well above average intelligence
and background, well equipped render objective conclusions with
sound judgement and clarity. He obviously sighted some unusual and
extraordinary phenomenon, which is yond our capabiliti to explain.
Consultation with ocal FA A, RAPCON, AC&W (manual), Weather, and
of the sighting. .
3.

Since it is conceivable that certain other agencies in the Southeast U.S.
might have knowledge of activities which could account for the phenomenon,
information copies of complete correspondence have been forwarded
as indicated below.
FOR ANDER:
udlers
LOWELL L. SANDERS 1 Atch
Lt Colonel, USAF Ltr from Mr.
Base Directo of Operations
Copies to:
3201 AB Wg
Eglin AFB, Fla
MOADS (MOODC-O)
Gunter AFB, Ala
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Deerborn Ohservatory
Nortbreetern Univereity
Bvabatontllinois
Dear Ke Eyear:
Your correrpotdence will reveal that you vrote to ne on danuary
7;: lssa, pertaining to ny report of a strangs sightiog in ths
sky./You-nsked that I provide additioral details, or elso phoce
colfectrto your toire. I attempted tc telephone today, but I was
told that you sore out of the stato. aiter dalaying my call tor
threa and a half montha, I decided a letter. would saifiod. Sons
Cce.at your.bons-eupplied -tbe.operator-with-gegr-gddroce irtNem-
Mexioo,, but, I. decided to write. .
I hope ycu nave the zile co,my original report to tho Air vcrco,.
I have not acewered vcur original request for mcre infornaticn
sinply because.A felt inacequate-to explain the cironratances be-
yond Fy original-repcrt.' I. find that it is difficult to bo articu-
late in deeorthing the Cetails.
I am cow proupted by the fact that my wife and I again sew the
same Dstars" in the same tart of the sky, at approxiantely'the
save tioe, while sitting cn the aame front porch..
Prankly, we bad alroet forgotten aboat the matter and it was com
nlatalr obserged agains Ysusethio-farm rc

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