PROJECT BLUE BOOK

1. DATE· TIME GROUP LOCATION
31 Oct 64 31/2230Z South Charleston, Ohio
. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Photo Analysis
Civilian Photographer
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS Photo analysis indi cates that the most likely cause of the
images was a light bulb and reflector taken at multiple ex sures,
Multi ple See Photo analvsis sheet fcr details,
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
N/A Photo of ying Saucer Tree" submitted for analysis.
6. 6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION
Grourd-Visual
7. COURSE
N/A
8. PHOTOS
XXY..
No
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yes
XXNo
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Provious editiene of thie ferm mey be used.
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FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION,AFSC UNCLASSIFIED
3EENRE TUYT
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MAJOR HECTOR QUEINTANILLA MAJOR  HECTOR QUETNTANIULLA
HDQ.STD BOX 9494
WIRIGHT PATTERSON AIR BASE WIRIGHT PATTERSON AIR BASE
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Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
29 December 1964
Souta charieston, Ohio
Dear Sir,
Evaluation of the negative which you submitted to us for analysis
on 7 Nov 64, has been completed.
Photo analysis reveals that the superimposed image was probably
caused by a reflection from a housed light source. The sharpest
image on the negative and printa is probably cauxed by a light
bulb reflector and a sereen over the reflector, such as is commonly
used for ceiling lighting. We feel the images re caused by a
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PHO REPORT 611-66
NR 22 December 1964
DATE OF REPORT
SUBJECT UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT
LOCATION South Charleston, Ohio DATE 31 October 1964
PHOTOGRAPHY
IR QUALITY
P NRS One negative and three prints provided by TDEW
1. PURPOSE: This I report answers work request #64-109 submitted by Major H. Quintanilla,.
ikely cause of images
2. ANALYSIS: FOreign ANALYSIS: Foreign Technology Division Photo Analysis Photo Analysis and Photo and Photo Processing personnel
viewed the subject negativ print following ollowing results. results.
a. With all respect to Mr. as a free lance photographer, we feel the images
were caused by a series of exposures prior to the film plate loading removing the
film from the film clip holder.
b. This sur Light
source.
c. is probably caused by a light bulb
commonly used for ceiling lighting.
PHOTO ANALYSIS BY: APPROVED BY:
Franke &. Te Feal
FRANK E. MC PEAK WILLLAM L. TURNER
Intelligence Research Specialist Captain, USAF
Chief, Photo Analysis Diyision
ANILBER PRICE, JR. AWILBER PRICE, JR.
Director, Photo Exploitation Directorate Director, Photo ploitation.Directorate
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ATIC FORM 138
(REV 70 AUG 57) SUPERSEOES A7IC FO>M 132 2A 32P (3) EXISTING STOCK WILL *2 USEO.

OFFICIAL FILE
ENGINEERING SUUPORT WORK REQUEST
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS MACHINE UTATION
PPT NUMBER: A68002
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Request analysis of attached photo as to most likely cause
of objects.
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REPERENCE MATERIAL: Negative and two prints and letter dated 7 Nov 64. Request all
materials be returned to this office upon completion.
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REQUES REOU SYMBOL SYMBOL- PHONE 692161
I CERTIFY THAT THIS WORK IS AUTHORIZED BY ME AND THAT IT HAS THE FOLLOWING CERTIFY THAT THIS WORK IS AUTHORIZED BY ME AND THAT IT HAS THE PRIORITY AND
DEADLINE WITHIN MY DIVISION.
7 Dec 64 7 Dec 64
PRIORITY DEADLINE DATE SIGNATURE SIGNATURE OF APPROVING OF APPROVING DIVISION CHIEF DIVISION CHIEF DATE
ENGINEERING SUPPORT MONITOR A3SISTANT
FINAL WORK TO BE IN FORM OF :
ENGINEERING NOTE COMPUTATION PI REPORT PROGRAM
WORX REQUEST APPROVED DEADLINE DATE
PRIORITY NUMBER ONE TWO THREE
WORK ORDER NUMDEA

was
— at same
bree negat Ives are clear of foreign objects.
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yet
will cen mind
If this can
lens was also filter.
P.S. The camera
Sincerely
South Charleston, Ohio.
FREE LANCE PHOTOGRAPHER
L.CHARLESTON- OHIO
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that small of a negative by trick. I think it would be impossible to do so. ia
I thought maybe it could have been done in England where the film was made:
but after chacking the print again I noticed the one ob ject going through
on both sides allo to slide through.
margin.
thing in mind that this is mot trick photography
will be able to clear this thing up. If it c e explained please tell me
I will then release it to news gencys
Sincerely
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According to the photographer, the other three negatives are clear
of foreign objects. of foreign objects.
The strange objects that appear on the film were not visible
- 1 - time exposure.
Photo analysis personnel feel -
a series of after
removing the film from the film clip holder.
This superimposed image was caused by a reflection
from a housed light source.
The sharpest image on the negative and prints is probably caused
the reflector, such as -
is commonly used for ceiling lighting.

SOUTH CHARLESTON, OH1O
31OCT 64. CASE INCCUDES
one (1) 5"x7 photo 1
FOUR (4) 8*×10" FOUR (4) 8×10" photos (dupes) photos (dupe's)
$\frac{ }$ $\frac{ { }$ one (1) one(1) negative negative
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