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SECURITY CLASSIFICATION

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ND FORM 1 73 REPLACES OD FORM 173, t OCT 49, WHICH WILL BE USED UNTIL EXHAUSTED
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REPLY TO
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SUBJECT:

HEADQUARTERS

4756TH AIR DEFENSE WING (TRAINING)(ADC) A
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE INS
TYNOALL AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA, 32403 gA

WODC-BO | 19 FEB 1965
Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) Report

Foreign Technology Division (FTD)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433

1. A follow-up investigation was conducted at 0100Z to 0500Z
hours, 10 Feb 65, at Florida State University, Tallahassee, Fla.
Prior to the designated time, the Dean of Students at FSU, a Mr.
Arnold, was contacted for assistance in arranging for the pres-
ence of all known and available witnesses, in the college ballroom.
Mr. Arnold was highly cooperative and, in fact, inserted a promi-
nent notice in the college newspaper notifying the students of the
time and place of the proposed interviews and urging personnel who
witnessed the UFO to appear. In addition, local radio and television
stations informed the public via spot news bulletins that Air Force
investigators were in the area and desired to interview all individ-
uals who could furnish information about the UFO.

2. In spite of the ample means of notification, only one student,
eng appeared for interview. His testimony
appeared to be sincere and reliable; his description of the UFO was that
of the classic "flying saucer" as depicted in movies, TV, etc, Another
alleged witness, Miss (QM, was contacted by telephone. She
declined to appear personally (although she lived only two blocks from
the ballroom), but consented to furnish the requested information via
phone. Her description approximated that Ta: in most
respects. Her manner, however, was rather flippant, and thus un-
convincing. I would be inclined to place less credence in her story

than in Mr. aaa

3. Attempts were made to contact other witnesses listed in the
original message. One source contained a fraudulent address and
telephone number. Another was at work and his mother advised he
would be home shortly and she would send him over to be interviewed;
but that individual did not put in an appearance, All other efforts to
locate witnesses and secure statements were unsuccessful.

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4. In view of the very limited response to our requests for infor-
mation, one receives the very definite impression that the numerous
students who allegedly saw the UFO are reluctant to verify their
original statements. Since the UFO was supposedly observed in a
college area and mostly by college students, there is a good possi-
bility that the entire incident was a hoax of some sort. Otherwise,
it seems likely that more witnesses would have come forward with
information in an official investigation.

9. Because both witnesses who were contacted stated that the
object was travelling from West to East, the connection with the
sightings by the pilot of Eastern Air Lines and by the Tower Opera-
tor at Jacksonville, Fla, cannot be completely discarded. However,
there is at this time, no compelling evidence linking the sightings

in the other areas to the UFO allegedly seen in the Tallahassee area.

6. Tyndall and Eglin AFB‘s reported negative activity of any type
in, Or near, the vicinity of Tallahassee, Fla, at the time of the

UFO sighting.

7. This evidence thus far is deemed very unsatisfactory, vague,
and inconclusive. In the absence of subpoena powers, it would
appear that further attempts to secure statements from alleged
witnesses would be fruitless, and that the results would not justify
the manhours and expenses involved. Itis felt that any attempts
of identification would be pure conjecture, and would be of no pro-
bative value. Therefore, it is recommended that this investigation

be closed.

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WILLIAM D. HARRIS 2 Atch

Colonel, USAF 1. Statement, Mr. <i

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2. Statement, Miss ip

NAME 46RD AGE 21

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ADDRESS aieacsiesi ca jute

OCCUPATION Student - Senior

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a. Description of the object

(1) Shape Round under it.

(2) Size compared to a known object (use one of the following
terms: Head of a pin, pea, dime, nickel, quarter, half dollar, silver
dollar, baseball, grapefruit, or basketball) held in the hand at about
arm's length. Gravefruit.

(3) Color Bluish .

(4) Number 1

(5) Formation, if more than one. N/A

(6) Any discernible features or details. None

(7) Tail, trail, or exhaust, including size of same compared to
size of object: ‘one

(8) Sound; if heard, describe sound. Hum ~ faint,

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(9) Other pertinent or unusual featurss None

b. Description of Course of Object:
(1) What first called the attention of observer to the object?

Just looked upe

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(2) Angle or elevation and azimuth of object when first observed

Ten degree off to right.

(3) Angle or elevation and azimuth of object upon disappearance:

45 degree buildings cut off view. Bee? f «oe ~

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(4) Description of flight path and maneuvers of object “est to Bast.

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é (5) How did the object disappear? Went from view behind buildings and
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(6) How long was the object visible? A few seconds.

c. Manner of Observation:

(1) { Ground-visual, aindvisual etc) —e a ee
N/Ae

(2) Statement as to optical aids used & description thereof

(3) If the sighting occurred while air-borne, give type of air-
craft, identification number, altitude, heading, speed & home station:

N/As cat Ries Ls

d. Time and Date of Sighting:

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(1) Zulu time-date group of sighting. Avproximately 0130, 2 Feb 45.

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(2) Light conditions. (Use one of the following terms: Night,
day, dawn, (dusk) eeeeoueiaes

e. Location of Observer. (Latitude & long. or geographical position)
ne block “ast of camous.

f. Any other pertinent observations of the witness: Alt - 1000 feet, size -
50 feet diameter, speed ~ slow 100 to 200 mon, no lighting exceot oluisn

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OCCUPATION Student

a. Description of the object

(1) Shape Round

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(2) Size compared to a known object (use one of the following
terms: Head of a pin, pea, dime, nickel, quarter, half dollar, silver

dollar, baseball, grapefruit, or basketball) held in the hand at about
arm's length. Basketball.

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(3) Color Purple Gray.

(4) Number

(5) Formation, if more than one. N/A.

(6) Any discernible features or details. Thick in center of object,

q (7) Tail, trail, or exhaust, including size of same compared to
size of object: ‘N/A.

(8) Sound; if heard, describe sound. No sound.

(9) Other pertinent or unusual features ‘one,

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b. Description of Course of Object:

(1) What first called the attention of observer to the object?

Light in skye

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(2) Angle or elevatinn and azimuth of object when first observed

70 degree angle just above the tops of down town buildings.

(3) Angle or elevation and azimuth of object upon disappearance:

Climbing.

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(4) Description of flight path and maneuvers of object West to Hast,

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(5) How did the object disappear? Climbing to the East at a fast
rate of speed. a i Le

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(6) How long was the object visible? 30 seconds to 45 seconds.

c. Manner of Observation:

(1) Ground-visual, air-visual etc) Ground =

(2) Statement as to optical aids used & description thereof N/A.

(3) if the sighting occurred while air-borne, give type of air-
craft, identification number, altitude, heading, speed & home station:

N/A. — -
d. Time and Date of Sighting:
(1) Zulu time-date group of sighting. 0131 hours. vi

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(2) Light conditions. (Use one of the following terms: Night,
day, dawn, dusk.) Dusk.

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e. Location of Observer. (Latitude & long. or geographical position)
Down towne

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Any other pertinent observations of the witness: No sound, rather larze
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EASTERN AIR LINES

INCORPORATED

MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL SAPETY COUNETL

MIAM! INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33148

April 16, 1965

Mr. Hector Quintanilla, Jr.
Major, USAF

Chief, Aerial Phenomena Branch
FTD (TDEW)

Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Dear Sir:

This will acknowledge your letter of March 8, 1965, received in this
office on March 15, 1965, in regards to your request for information
from EAL crew Flight 641 regarding the sighting of an unidentified
flying object, reported on the night of February 1, 1965, in the
Tallahassee, Jacksonville area,

We have contacted the crew of our Flight and they state they
were not cognizant of any such flying object. EAL Trip i criginates
Philadelphia and leaves there at 11:30 A.M.

It is our belief that you must have been given the wrong EAL trip
number in this instance.

I am sorry we were unable to help in this instance. If there is
anything further we can do, please advise.

Very truly yours,

EASTERN AIR LINES, INC,
H, D. Harmon
Manager - Cperations

THERE'S NO SUBSTITUTE FOR EASTERN’S EXPERIENCE

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EASTERN AIR LINES, Ine.

Miami Internationa! Airport

MIAMI, FLORIDA

33148

Mr. Hector Quintanilla, Jr.
Major, USAF

Chief, Aerial Phenomena Franch
FID (FDEW

Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45):33

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M/R: 3 Feb 65

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At 1500, 3 Feb 65 Major Jacks called Sgt Jones and wanted to know if we
received a message from Tyndall AFB, Florida relating to a UFO sighting
over Jacksonville and I said no, he told me to call Tyndall to find out

what it was or what action they were taking on it.

At 1510 I called Tyndall and the Operations said they sent it to the Command

N2RAD
Post, in turn. I called Command Post and they said they sent it to #6a5

WoRAD
Section at Gunther. Called M@—™D section and spoke to a sergeat there who said
he would find out all information about this sighting and call us back. When

NoasrD
talking with Bomb, Major Jacks office called and wanted to know what I had

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M¥oRAD
found out. Told them Tyndall sent it on to Mom without taking any action.

She said to call them back and tell them that in accordance with ‘FR 200-2

they are responsible for the investigation.

At 615 recalled Tyndall and spoke to Capt Harshburger who said to call the
Commander of the Command Post, he transferred my call to that office. Spoke
with Lt Col. Middleton, he said it was up to the descretion of the Commander if
he wanted to make the investigation or not, and he would think about it, I
replyed to him that Major Jacks office wants to know what action was being

taken on it before closing time. He said he would call Maj Jackshimself. I then
called SAFOI and told Sara that the Colonel was going to call her before quiting

time.

At 1625 NORAD called me back and CMSgat Whittman from NORAD (32nd Region) read the
message to me which had been “sent to them from Tyndall. Whittman said he didn't
feel that it was there responsibility to take the action since Tyndall sent them
the message and about 9 other stations received it before them Whittman said

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that on the seme day that they received the message they informed Tyndall that

Tyndall should make the investigation. I (Sgt Jones) do not lkmow what Tyndall's

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MESSAGE STARE MESSAGE BRANCH _UNCLASSIFIED
AFIN: 43260(5 Feb65) Pe 20f 5. ‘

(6) GOOD DEPTH, RELATIVELY THICK. GIVING OFF A PHORPHORUS
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(2) NAKED EYE
(3) FIRST SIGHTED BY 32 TO 49 CITIZENS, SOME NAMES KNONW AT

THIS TIME €12-15 PEOPLE CALLED RADIO STATION WTAL AND 29-25 PERSONS

CALLED THE TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRATS NEWSPAPER)

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MESSAGE STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH _UNCLA ASSIFIED

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AFIN: 43260(5 Feb 65) Pg 3 of 5
SIGHTED ALSO BY PILOT OF EASTERN AIRLINES FLIGHT @ ON EAST

COAST OF FLORIDA, AND BY TOWE OPERATOR AT JACKSONVILLE
OD. TIME AND DATE OF SIGHTING

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(1) 02-99582

(2) NIGHT

E. LOCATION OF OBSERVERS

(1).CITY LIMITS OF TALLAHASSEE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

(2) EASTERN AIRLINES FLIGHT @@@% OVER DAYTONA BEACK FLORIDA.

(3) JACKSONVILLE TOWER OPERATOR
F. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ON OBERSVERS |
(1) CIVILIAN, COLLAGE AGE OR OLDER

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FLA. TELEPHONE : QGP <0) GAMMRss, CPR st. TALAHASSEE,3
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(3) MM, «QPP ENSOCOLA ST, TALAHASSEE, FLA.

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MESSAGE STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH __UNCLASSIFIE

AF IN: 43260(5 Feb 65) Pg 4 of 5

(F) PILOT OF EASTERN AIRLINES FLIGHT gp
(G) TOWER OPERATOR, JACKSONVILLE FLA.

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(1) 7/18 CLOUD COVERAGE

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K. POSITION TITLE AND COMMENTS OF THE! PREPAARING OFFICERS COLONEL

ROBERT W. HOLMES, DEPUTY COMMANDER FOR OPERATION AND TRAINGIG.
LACK OF EVIDENCE, !NFORMATION AND PHYSICAL EVIDENCE MAKE THE
ANALYSIS OF CLUSE OR OBJECT IDENTITY IMPOSSIBLE AT THIS TIME.

W'TH THE EXCEPTION OF THE JACKSONVILLE TOWER OPERATOR AND THE

AF IN: 43260(5 Feb 65) Pe 5 of 5
EASTERN AIRLINE PILOT ALL REPORTS COME FROM COLLEGE STUDENTS OR
ADULTS AFFILIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY. THIS LENDS TO THE IDEA
OF A HOAX, HOWEVER, THE INTERVIEWS CONDUCTED BY A NEWSPAPER REPORTER
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GAVE CRDENCE OF RELATED SIGHTINGS.

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SERVICE WILL BE INITIATED UPON REQUEST,

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