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1. DATE - TIME GROUP

21 Mar 64 22/01002
3, SOURCE

civilian

4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS

one
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION

5 minutes

6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION
ground visual

7. COURSE
North

8 PHOTOS
% Yes

0 No
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE

11 Yes
(1 No

FORM
FTD sep 63 0-329 (TDE)

2. LOCATION

Roswell, New Mexico

10. CONCLUSION:}, INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR EVALUATION fans
Photo analysis indicated that the obj reported was Oot at image
on the photo. The image on the photo was probably caused by a
chemical drop on the film at some time during its processing.
Since the photo did not show an image to compere with the
observers descript of the sighting

11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS

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Bright obj like chrome reflecting sunlight. Time indicated 6pm
but bright night listed ss the daylight conditions under which
obj was observed. Flight to North. Initial observation at

70 degrees elevation VhO deg oz. Flight for 5 minutes to hori-
zon at 350 deg az. Observer took picture of obj.

Previous editions of this form may be used.

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TDEW
UFO Sighting, 21 Mar 64, Roswell, New Mexico 19 Jan 65

Air Force Weapons Laboratory (WLF)
Research and Technology Division
Kirtlend Air Force Base, New Mexico

1. Evaluation of the photograph taken by Mr QSpenetrs,

Drive, Boswell, New Mexico and obtained by Captain Frederic J Kruzel,
has been made by the photo analysis branch of this organization.

2. Photo Analysis and Photo Processing persomel viewed the subject
film strip and prints with the following results:

a. We do nct feel that the image is caused by an object observed
at the time of photography.

b. The image was probably caused by a drop of some type of pro-
cessing chemical on the film emilsion during processing.

ERIC T de JONCKHEERE

Colonel, USAF

Deputy for Technology
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Research and Technology Division
Air Force Systerns Command

United States Air Force
Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico 87117

REPLY TO

ATTN. OF WLF

SUBJECT UFO

TO FTD (TDA/Col McDavid)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433

l. An officer recently reporting into this base, Capt Frederic
J. Kruzel, has called my attention to the sighting and photo-
graphing of a UFO in Roswell, New Mexico. The photographer in
this case was standing in his yard in Roswell with a 35 mm
Japanese built camera snapping pictures of flights of birds
when he saw a UFO and photographed it. This was shortly before
the recent flurry of sightings in the Rio Grande valley a few
hundred miles west of Roswell.

2. Capt Kruzel saw the picture which appeared to be a metallic

oblate spheroid but he did not interrogate the photographer about

associated sounds. apparent speed, estimation of size, or other

particulars because he did not wish to plant any ideas in the

observer's mind in the event that an expert wished to interrogate 5
him later. Capt Kruzel plans to secure copies of this transparency.

If the UFO office is interested in following up on this matter,

I will be happy to send them the copies of the print when we are

able to secure them and put them in touch with Capt Kruzel.

FOR THE DIRECTOR

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FRANCIS T. BRADLEY
Colonel, USAF

Ch, Foreign Technology Division

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Air Force Weapons Laboratory

Research and Technology Division
Air Force Systems Command

United States Air Force
Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico 87117

WLF/Col Bradley/2084

UFO 27 August 1964

FID (TDEW/Major Quintanilla)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433

1. Inclosed is a 35mm slide taken at Roswell, New Mexico,

this spring of an unidentified flying object. This was at

about the time that an unidentified flying object was observed
in the Socorro area one hundred miles west of Roswell. This
slide was secured from the photographer by Captain Fredrick J.
Kruzel who was recently assigned to this station. The picture
was taken by Mr. iia ade Roswell,

New Mexico.

2. The observer cescribed the object as a metallic oblate
spheroid but there is no estimation of its size or speed. The
photograpner was facing approximately west when the picture was
taken and the sun was below the horizon. The observer made no
mention of any noise accompanying the sighting. Further information
can be gotten from Captain Kruzel or —

3. Please return the slide to this office or to ee ne
you have finished your evaluation.

FOR THE DIRECTOR

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Colonel, USAF 35mm slide
Ch, Foreign Technology Division

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FTD (TDEW)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Chio 45433
2 September 1964

Richard Bacom
2001 Pulkerson Drive
Roswell, New Mexico

Dear ‘igi

Attached is your 35mm slide taken in the spring of 1964 at
Roswell, New Mexico.

Reques* you fill out the attached FID Form 16% to assist us
in evaluating the photograph. Please return the form to
Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr, FID (TDEW), Wright-Patterson
AFB, Ohio 45433. Im addition, data regarding the camera,
such as shutter speed, lens used, type of camera, etc would
be helpful.

If you camnot recall the exact date, an approximation will

be sufficient. Of particular importance is the elevation and
azimith of the object. This should be obtainable since a tele-
phone pole is visible in the lower left corner of the photo.

You will be informed of our evaluation upon comletion.

Sincerely,
HECTOR QUIITIANILLA, Jr 1 Atch
Major, USAF 35 om slide
Chief, Aerial Phenomena
Branch cc: Col Bradley

Kirtland AFB,
New Mexico

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U.S. AIR FORCE TECHHICAL INFORMATION

This questionnaire has been prepared so that you cen give the U.S. Air Force as much
information as possibie concerning the unidentified ceria! phanomeran thet you nave ebserved.
Please try to answer as many questions as you possibly can, The informaiion that yau give will
be used for research purposes. Your name will noi be usad in connection with uny starements,
conclusions, or publications without your permission. We request this personal information so
that if it is deemed necessary, we may contact you for further details.

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2. Time of dey: _ 4. Lm. *-.
Hour Minutes
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3, Time Zone:
(Circle One’: ao. Eastern (Circle One); a, Daviignt Savine {
b. Central & Standard ;
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| 4, Wnrere were you when you saw the object?

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Nearest Posto! Address City of Town siete ao Corte
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5. How long was object in sight? (Totai Duration) Pere oe Oe MIR a, aplnes ;
Hours Minutes Seconds ’
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(a. Certain c. Neo? very sure
» Fairly certain (4. Just a quess ;

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5.1 How was time in sight determined?

5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes X__ No

6. What was the condition of the sky?

DAY NIGHT
a. Bright a> Bright
b, Cloudy . Cloudy

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7. IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN locoted 03 you looked at the objscr?

(Circle One): a. In front of you d. To your left
b. In back of you e. Overhead
c, To your right #. Don’t remember
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8. IF you saw the object at NIGHT, what did you notice concerning the STARS and MOON?

8.1 STARS (Circle One): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
(@,' None a. Bright moonlight
b. A few b. Dull moonlight
c. Many ¢. No moonlight — pitch dark
d, Don't remember d. Don’t remember

What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?

CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):

@., Clear sky @, Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain

c. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain

_ a. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow

e. Don’t remember

10. The object appeared; (Circle One):
(Solid G, Asa light

b. Transparent e. Don't remember
c. Vapor

11. If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stors? (Circle One):

(a. Brighter c. About the same
b. Dimmer d. Don’t know |
11.3 Compare brightness to some common object:
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12, The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other aoe accor nenanirsaaeaascots wns
b. Like a bright star cet ees 2
(E> Sharply outlined Sh nat ae Albee Sree tects absorendnd
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13. Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes (No: Don't know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at ony time? Yes (No Don't know
c. Breck up into parts or explode? Yes No> Don't know j
d. Give off smoke? Yes lo> Don't know 4
e. Change brightness? | Yes No Don't know
f, Change shape? Yes is Don't know 3
g.- Flash or flicker? Yes No Don't know

h, Disappear and reappear? Yes “No Don't know | 4

20. Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) Yes Qo

IF you answered YES, then what speed would you estimotu? _.

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21. Do you think you can estimate how far away from you the obiect was?

(Circle One) Yes Qo”
IF you answered YES, then how far away would you say it was? Li =
22. Where were you located when you saw the object? 23. Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
a. !n the business section of a city?

2. Inside a building G) in the residential section of a city? |
b. Ina cor c, In open countryside?
Ce. Outdoors d, Near an airfield?

d. In an airplane (type) e. Flying over a city?

@. At sea f, Flying over open country?
f. Other a nee Os. OMG? Pentre reer nare

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24, !F you were. MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicle ot the time, then complete the failowins questions: {
24.) What direction were you moving? (Circie One)

a. North c. East e, South g. Wes?
b. Northeast d, Southeast f, Southwest h. Northwes?

24.2 How fast were you moving? miles per hour,

24.3 Did you stop at any time while you were lcoking at the object?

(Circle One) Yes No

25. Did you observe the object through any of the following?

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a. Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculars Yes No
b. Sun glasses Yes No f. Telescope Yes Ne
c. Windshield Yes No g. Theodolite Yes No
d. Window glass Yes No h. Other C477 r 43 ce

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26. in order that you can give as cleor a picture as possible of what you saw, describe in your own words o commen

object or objects which, when placed up in the sky, would give the same appeorance as the oduct which you soe

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14. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?

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15. Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?

(Circle One): Yes NO Don’t Know. IF you answered YES, then te!! what
it moved behind: ___

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16. Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud?

(Circle One): Yes o> Don't Know. IF you answered YES, ther teil whar
in front of:

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17. Tell in a few words the following things about the objec::

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18. We wish to know the angular size. Hold a match stick at arm's iength in ling with a known object and mela how |
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much of the object is covered by the head of the match. if you had performed this excerimani at thy tine of the 3
sighting, how much of the objec? would hava been covered by the match head?

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19, Drew a picture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label ond include in your sketch ony cernils
of the object that you saw ‘such as wings, protrusions, etc., and especially exhaust trai!s or vapcr rrai!s,

Place on arrow beside the drawing to show the direction the object was moving.

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27. in the following sketch, imagine that you are at the point shown. Place an “A*’ cn tha curved tine to show how
high the object was above the horizon (skyline) whe you first sow it, Place o “A” on the sane curved line to
show how high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you Jost saw it, Place un ‘‘A’’ on the compass
‘when you first saw it. Place o '’B”’ on the compass wheve you last saw the cbjert.

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28. Draw a picture that will show the motion thot the object or objecrs made. Place an 4” ut the beginning of the
path, a. ‘'B’’ at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.

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29. IF there wos MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? oo te
Drow a picture of how they were arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction tna? they were traveling.

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DATE OF REPORT=o December 196),

POTS ANALYSIS REPORT

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| susvscrT UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT
LOCATION Roswell, New Mexico DATE Spring 1953
PHOTOGRAPHY

IR QUALITY
One 35 MM film strip and prints provided by TDEW

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1. PURPOSE: This report answers work request #64-82 submitted by Major H. Quintanilla,
TOSW/UFO. The request forwarded one 35 MM film strip and four prints for evaluation of
imege on the film strip and prints.

2. ANALYSIS: Foreign Technology Division Photo Analysis and Photo Processing personnel
Viewed the subject film strip and prints with the following results.

&@. We do not feel that the image is caused by an object observed at the time of pho-
tography. hs

db. The image wes probably caused by a drop of some type of processing chemical on
tae film emulsion during processing.

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DRANK B. MC PEAK WILLIAM L. TURNER
intsiligence Research Specialist Captain, USAF

Chief, Photo Anal scale se

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Director, Photo Exploitation Directorate

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30. Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location,

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31. Was anyone else with you at the time you saw the object? (Circle One) Ges: No
31.1] IF you answered YES, did they see the object too? (Circie One) Yes) No

31.2 Please list their names and addresses:

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32. Please give the following information about yourself;

oat Name First Name Middle Nome :
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Street City Zone State

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indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special experiance, which might Se cartinent,

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33. When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?

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ENGINEERING SUPPORT WORK REQUEST

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PPT NUMBER: A63002

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: REQUEST EVALUATION OF 35MM SLIDE AS TO MOST LIKELY
CAUSE OF IMAGE.

REFERENCE MATERIAL: ENLARGEMENTS OF SLIDE AND COMPLETED FTD FORM 164.

REQUESTED sy-MAJ HECTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr symeou TDEW/UFO Ss pooner 69216/66373

I CERTIFY THAT THIS WORK IS AUTHORIZED BY ME AND THAT IT HAS THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY AND
DEADLINE WITHIN MY DIVISION.

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