PROJECT BLUE BOOK

PROJECT OSL RECORD
i. DATE- TIME GROUP _OCATION
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I 9 Oct 67 10/004,021 Tucson, Arizona (itness)
:3. NOUKC: 10. CONCLUSION
Caviiian Other: (HOAX)
- NIMBER OF OBJECTS
Cne See report by the Chio River Division Lacoratory.
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
17 Seconds
6. TYPE OF OSSERVATION hot water heater". painted silver on two iegs. When first
seen the object was on the ground but it then took off and
Ground-Visual ascended vertically. while moving from side to side.
7. .
COURSE .
See Summery
8. PHOTOS
n Yes
XXNO
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE 4 .
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XNo
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your eval-
uation.
2. With reference to the first question concerning a
feasible explanation for the cause of the impressions in the
sand, the following ragraphs describe the limited laboratory
study elevant information.
Site Information
a. These Laboratories have on file numerous Corps
of Engineer Condition Survey or Airfield Pavement Evaluation
reports of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Although the infor-
mainly of sand (SC-SM), gravel (GP), and sandy clay (cL) in
various prop
Sandy clays in many areas to depths o of at least six feet,
and caliche materials, ranging from a loose to medium dense
structure,are of common depths varying from three
to six feet.

near
1/2 inch wh hich implies a material that could be easily dis-
turbed by shovelling. Static loading on a circular footing
failure
including a raised lip outside the footing. However, the cross
section of the lip would show a rounded rather than a sharply
peaked shape.
char-
acteristic of soil failure due either to static surface loads
or impact.
i. Photographs A2 through A6 reveal disturbances
on the inside of the depressions which further rule out static
loading. These disturbances aligned along a diameter of
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in gradation to bank run sands present in the Cincinnati area.
A gravel pit near the Laboratories has sand of similar gradation
for field testing.
1. The ridges in the left-hand depression of Photo-
graph A6 appear to be the result of a rotational digging action.
,
01 and 02 show pattern developed
on edge and forcing it, corner foremost, into the sand and
turning it counterclockwise. The sand was level and smooth
at the start of each test. The raised lip with its sharp crest
was caused by spil lage around the leading edges the plate
and not displacement. The ridge was formed by simply topping
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along the sides of the depression We were unable to obtain photo-
graphs of depressions because of malfunctioning
equipment. Photographs 06, and 07 were, however, made a
week after testing and indicate a softening of the material due
to weathering. Photographs A4, A5 and A6 show some breakdown
in structure along the lip presenting the possibility of the
The bottoms of ma-
terial.
Summary - First Question
. The shape and depth of the depressions rule out
the possibility of either static or dynamic plied
through 24-inch diameter
p. The general app can
be duplicated oriented, flat plate
in loose sand.
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described.
4. The estimated modulus of subgrade reaction of about
100 psi per inch used above was the minimum found for the area
in the site data. The soil sample furnished and assuming a low
moisture content for the soil, based on the phot tographs, would
indicate
range of : 3o0 psi per inch. I The higher the actual modulus, the
pounds. This person equired moderate effort turn and embed
the plate into the soil.
6. With reference to the third
would be feasible for a two-legged object of the shape described
to make the depressions, the object sketched would be inherently
unstable unless it contained some sort of stabilizing mechanism
or the two legs penetrated deeply into the soil.
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of the rator study pro some insight ways the
depressic duplicated. Based on required weight and
stability, does not seem reasonable that a vehicle would
produce Such depressions, however, were re-
produced with little d ifficulty by a single individual.
Fellug Kaelluge
FRANK M. MELLINGER
Director Director
Incl Incl
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Arizona; a copy tached.
8. From the inclosed photographs and soil samples, would it
be possible to give us a statement as to what could have possibly
caused the impressions in the sand?
b. Could you give us information on the weight that would be
s size?
c. Would it be feasible feasib to make this type
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of impression?
d. Would it have been deep
depression and leave a lip like those in the pictures?
2. 2. Your assistance in providing any information on this case will be
helpful in our evaluation and is appreciated. Please return the
attached case and your reply to address:
FTD (TDET/UFO)
Aerial Phenomena Branch
Wright-Patt AFB, Ohio 45433
USAF 1 Atch
Technolo Subsystems Case File, 9 Oct 67,
Tucson, Arizona

This case contains 1,
I"xy" photos and 7,425
regatives

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On 12 February l963 we forwarded the copy of our case
We inadvertently forwarded you our only copy of an in-
coning message fron Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. The message message
was unclassified, cite l8o23, 1l Oct 6 was unclassified, cite l8o23, 1l Oct 67. We would We would
appreciate your returning appreciate your returning the original message. If you the original message. If you
wish to make a copy of it wish to nake a copy of it there, go ahead, otherwise, there, go ahead, otherwise,
we will make a I we will make a Xerox here Xerox here and send it to you. and send it to you.
Thank you for your assistance our lost
message.
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TO UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
Interdepartmental
SUBJECT UFO LANDING OF 9 OCT. 67, TUCSON, ARIZ
NO. 18023, 11 0CT 67 Memoraddun
DATE MARCH 5, 1968
RE: YOUR MEMO OF FEBRUARY 17, 1968.
ENCLOSED PLEASE FIND THE ORIGINAL MESSAGE.

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for their commet.

c. Was there any tye oP residue, such as
depressed The hole?
a. was other l00ge area disturbed by
object?
e.
e. Were and teacher of itness consulted as to consulted as to
reliability?
g. was contact made with local police and forest rengers as to
observed
unything unusual?
h. Did radar the area, have any traffic
on time of observation?
i. I Did airport personnel observe any na unusual or have comments
on possible cause or the observation?
2. Responses to the sbove cuestions will be helpful in our finel
evalnation. Any additional information that you can provide will be
appreciated.
FOR ANDER
MANATT, ColOnel, USAF
etor nology and Subsystems

Easter on 9 October 1967.
a Diameter of the holes: Approximately two feet, one slightly
less. Depth of the hole: Both approximately six to eight inches in
depth. Height of lip was estimated to be between two and three
inches above ground level. sample of sand from the center of one
of the impressions wi forwarded by regular mail.
b. The sand did not appear to be packed at the bottom of the
impression.
c.
in the area di disturbed.
e. The bushes and trees in the area did not appear disturbed.
f. Yes, the witnesses school counselor noted tha cer
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dealing with t the incident.
h. There was no other traffic in the area of sighting at that
time, as reported by radar.
unusual at the
ting.
2. The following additional information is forwarded for your benefit.
a. A Geiger counter was used at the scene and no
obtained from it, other than usual background radiation.
Peace....is our Profession

b. There are four small privately owned water towers in the
immediate area of the sighting. These water towers to some degree
1 resemble the witnesses description of what he saw.
C. There is a sizeable amount of ant hill activity in the
immediate area of the sighting (reference previously forwarded
1 3. We would appreciate your forwarding to us, if possible, the
result of your evaluations. This topic may be brought up sometime
in the future since we have a local UFO "expert", a Dr James McDonald
of the University of Arizona who al investigated this reported
sighting.
C CLAUDE S. DEEN, Captain, USAF
Chief, Information Division Chief, Information Division

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TDET/UFO (Maj. Quintanilla/70916/jaf/13 Oct 67) OCT 17 1967
UFO
H: a0
Tucson, zona 85710
1. Reference your
like to have you complete the inclosed FTD Form l64 and also
write in your words any additional info you can remember
about the sighting.
2. Thank Force.
MES MES C. c. MANATT, Colonel, USAF 1 Atch 1 Atch
tor O and Subsystems FTD Form 164

U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION
This questionnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much
information s possible concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try many questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will ,
conclusions, or publications without your permission. We request this parsonal information so
that if it is deemed necessary, we may contact you for further details.
1. When did you see the object? 2. Time of day: 5 40
Hour Minutes
9 10 67 (Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
Day Month Year
. Time Zone: 3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): a. a. Eastern (Circle One): a.Daylight Saving
b. Central b. Standard
C. C. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object? Where were you when you saw the object?
it nlide Jndn Tucsov Tycson MArizona MaArizona
Nea7es! TAddress City or Town State or County
(Total Duration) O Q 17
Hours Minutes Seconds
Certain c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d. Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? _ countid
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes V No.
6. What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright a. Bright
(Cloudy b. Cloudy
7.IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object?
(Circle One): a. In front of you d. To your left
D In back of you e. Overheod
c. To your right f. Don't remember
FORM
FTD OCT 62 164 This form supersedes FTD 164, Jul 61, which is obsolete.

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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):
a. None a. Bright moonlight
b. A fow b. Dull moonlight
C. Many No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember . Don't remember
object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
Clear sky Dry
b. Hazy Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds Moderate or heovy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds Snow
e. Don't remember e. Don't remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One): 10. The object oppeared: (Circle One):
0 Q Solid d. As a light
5. 6. Tronsporent Tronsporent e. Don't remember e. Don't remember
c. Vaoor
1. If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
a. Brighter a. Brighter c. About the same
b. Dimmer d. Don't know d. Don't know
11.1 Compore brightness to some common object:
1.The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other
b. Like a bright stor
@ Sharply outlined
i Don't remember
.Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes ND Don't know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes No Don't know
c. Break up into ports or explode? Yes Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes Don't know
e. Change brightness? Yes 999999 Don't know
f. Change shope? Yes Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes Don't know )
h. Disappear and reappear? Yes Don't know

RESERVED FOR C UNICATION CENTER
JOINT MESSAGEFORM
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION
UNCLAS
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TYPE MSG
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PRECEDENCE
ACTION PRIORIT
INFO DTG
FROM: 12 STRATEGIC DIV, DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB,ARIZ SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
TO: ADC
27AIR DIV LUKE AFB ARIZ
FTD WPAFB
CSAF
OSAF WASH DC
18023
UNCLAS BCKI UNCLAS BCKI _CT 67. CCT 67.
FTD FOR TDETR, CSAF FOR AFRDC, OSAF FOR SAF-OI. REPORT OF UFO FTD FOR TDETR, CSAF FOR AFRDC, OSAF FOR SAF-OI. R REPORT OF UFO
SIGHTING ON 9 OCTOBER 1967. SIGNIFICANT DATA AS FOLLOWS: SIGHTING ON 9 OCTOBER 1967. SIGNIFICANT DATA AS FOLLOWS:
A. I A. DESCRIPTION OF ORJECT. 1. UPRIGHT CYLINDER WITH STILTED LEGS.
2. 4 FEET WIDE AND8" FEET HIGH. ESTIMATED HEIGHT INCLUDES LEGS. 2. 4 FEET WIDE AND8* FEET HIGH. ESTIMATED HEIGHT INCLUDES IEGS.
3. METALLIC EUT WITIUT REFLECTION. 4. ONE. 5. H/A. 6. STILTED LECTION. 4. ONE. 5. H/A. 6. S STILTED
LEGS USED AS LANDING GEAR. LEGS WERE TWO IN NUMBER WITH CURVED PADS TO
ON THE DOTTOM AND A BRACE IN EETWEEN. 7. NONE. 8. HUMING SCUND
*LIKE A TRANSFORMER FOR AN ELECTRIC TRAIN". 9. WHEN UFO TOOK OFF,
WITNESS SAID IT 'LEFT A FUNNY TASTE" IN HIS MOUTH. WITNESS COULD
NOT COMPARE TASTE WITH ANYTHIENG IN HIS EXPERIENCE. B. DESCRIPTION DATE TIME
11
OF COURSE OF ORJECT. 1. WITNESS SAW OBJ JECT FROM TRAIL ON WHICH HE MONTH YEAR
OCT 1967
WAS WHEN WAS CI9 PAGE NO. NO. OF
PAGES
TYPED N PHONE SIGNATURE
ON 3232
AR DONALD G. CHAPLAIN, 2d LT, USAF aJWAW
T OIC, OPERATIONS BRANCH TYPED (Or SOMPODI NAME AND TITLE
CLAUDE S. DEEN, CAPTAIN, USAF
CHIEF, INFORMATION DIVISION
REGRADING INSTRUCTIONS
UNCLAS
DD.FOVM.173 REPIACES EDITION OF 1 MAY 55 WHICH MAY BE USED GPO 1993-208-052

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14. Did the obiect disappser whilo you were watching it? If so, how?
I t got out of sight very fast,
15. Did the abiect move bahind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes (N Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
it moved bahind:
16. Did the obiect move in front of something at ony time, perticularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes Don't Know. IF you answered YEs, then tell what
in front of:
17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. Sound a deeppitched hem
. We wish to know the angular size. Hold a match stick at arm's length in line with a known object and note how
much of the obiect is covered by the head of the match. If you had performed this exoeriment at the time of the
sighting, how much of the obiect would have been covered by the match head?
60

(Circle One) Yes No
IF you answered 44 feet
22.V Where were you located when you saw the object? E Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
a. In the business section of a city?
a. Inside a building b. In the residantial section of a city?
b. In a cor In open countryside?
Outdoors d. Near on cirfield?
d. In an cirplane (typa) e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other g.
24. IF you Wer MOVING IN AN AUTOmOBiLE or other vehicle at the time, then complete the following questions:
24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
. North Eest e. South g. Wast
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
Cl large hot wwater
very
silver on two ligt.

when you first saw it. Place a "B'' on the compass where you last saw the object.
90 730 sighed on the
The object wea ferst
G0 at rest I t then teols obb
ground nertiele
45°0ua 2 NW NU
plone.
30°
15 SW 38
28. raw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "A" at the beginning of the
path, a "g" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course., path, a "g" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.
ascended Ascended verticlig while
side to side,
29. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there?
Drow a picture of how they were arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction that they were traveling.

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30. Hava you aver sean this, or a similar object hafore. if so give dato or dotos and locarion.
2o
31. Was anyone slse with you at the time you saw the object? (Circle One) Yes N
Yos No
31.2 Please list thsir names and addressus:
32. Please give the following information about yourself: 32. Please give the following information about yourself:
First Nama Middla Name
ADDRES Tucson ? Arizona
City Zona Zone Stete
TELEPHONE AGE AGE 13 SEX M. SEX M
Indicate ary additiona! information about yoursalf, including any special experience, which might be pertinent.
33. When and to whom did you report that you had sean the object? My mother
a 10 67
Day Month Year

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2-1_.. 10 67
Day Month Yoor
35.I Information which you feel pertinent and which is not adequately covered in the spacific points of the
quastionneire or a narrativs explanation of your sighting.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
12TH STRATEGIC AEROSPACE DIVISION (SAC)
DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZONA, BS707
REPLY TO ATTN OF: BCXI 11 October 1967
SUBJECT: Photographs
TO: FID (TDETR)
Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
Reference our BCxI unclassified 18023 message, this date. Attached
are photographs taker scene of reported UFO.
FOR THE COMMANDER
CLAUDE S. 1 DEEN, Captain, USAF Atch
Chief, Information Division a/s
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Peace....is our Profession.

This case contains 7
8×10" photos
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then the investigation personnal arrived. This Impressfons word covered as shown here
of the Univarsity of Arizone ofter hoce took cover wes pleced ar such by Dr. Jones MeDonald
picturers on the night of 9 October, lo67.
A-1

View of the impression from where the
withness said he first saw the object ( approx.
30 fost from the impressions)
1.2

ABBREVIAT/ JOINT MESSAGEFORM SECURITY CLASSIFICATION
and/or CUNTINUATION SHEET UNCLAS
PRECEDENCE RELEASED BY DRAFTED BY PHONE
ACTION PRIORITY C. S. DEEN, CAPT 3232
INFO
ON THE GROUND IN THE SAND OF A DRY WASH. 3. NEAR ZENITH. 4. 7
OBJECT TOOX OFF STRAIGHT UP, ALTHOUGH IT WOBBLED SLIGHTLY IN ITS
COURSE. 5. OBJECT CONTINUED ITS STRAIGHT-UP COURSE UNTIL
VANISHING, 6. SLIGHTLY LESS THAN ONE MHUTE. C. MANNER OF
OBSERVATION. 1. GROUND-VISUAL. 2. NONE. 3. N/A. D. TEME AND
1967. 2. EUSK. E. LOCATION OF OBSERVER. 32 DEGREES 15 MINUTES
NORTH, 110 DEGREES 49 MINUTES WEST. NEAR SPEEDWAY BLVD AND HARRISON
ROAD, TUCSON, ARIZONA. F. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ON OBSERVER. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ON OBSERVER. CIVILIAN CIVILIAN
AGE EAGE
STUDENT, JUNTOR HIGH SCHOOL, RELIABILITY CONSIDERED GOOD AS WITNESS STUDENT, JUNTOR HIGH SCHOOL, RELIABILITY CONSIDERED GOOD AS WITNESS
APPEARED SURE OF HIMSELF AND SEEMED TO KNOW WHAT HE WAS TALKING
ABOUT. G. WEATHER INFORMATION. 1. CLEAR. 2. WIND DIRECTION AND AEOUT. G. WEATHER INFORMATION. 1. CLEAR. 2. WIND DIRECTION AND
- VELOCITY SURFACE 310/4K, 6000--330/7K. 10000-230/17K. 16000--270/18K. VELOCITY SURFACE 310/4K, 6000--330/7K. 10000-230/17K. 1 16000--270/18K.
20000-280/19K. 30000-270/35K. 50000-290/40K. 80000--260/8K. 3.
UNLMITED. 4. 50 MILES PIUS. 5. 7/8 of THIN CIRRUS. 6. NONE.
7. NORMAL TEMPERATURE CURVE. H. OTIER UNUSUAL ACTIVITY; NONE.
I. INIERCEPTION OR IDENTIFICATION ACTION. NONE. J. AIR TRAFFIC
OR BALLDON ELEASES. NONE. K. COMMENTS: REPORT PREPARED BY 2D LT
DONALD G. CHAPLAIN, OIC, OPERATIONS BR, INFORNATTON DIVISION.
SIGHTING PART
CONTROL NO. TOR/TOD PAGE NO. PAGES NO OF MESSAGE IDENTIFICATION INITIALS
2 3 BCXI
REGRADING RU SEC URITY CLASSIFICATION
DD FORM 173-1 REPLACES EDITION OF I MAY SE WHICH MAY ECE USED

View of the impression looking south along
the dry wash were the impressions were found.
A.

Viow of the impressions taken from where
the witnuss said the object took off in
straight up flight.
A-3

Close-up of the imoretstons leoking
south on the dry wosh.
A

overhead. View of the iupressions taken from directly
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Ant hills found in imodiato aree of
impressions. Note tho similerity between
the improssions and these structures pictured
here.
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ABBREVIATED DINT MESSAGEFORM ECURITY CLASSIFICATION
and/or CONTINUATION SHEET UNCIAS
PRECEDENCE RELEASED BY DRAFTED BY PHONE
ACTION PRIORITY
INFO C.S. DEFN, CAPT D.G. CHAPLAIN,2D LT 3232
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OF WITNESS. IT SHOULD EE NOTED THAT TWO DAYS PREVIOUS TO THE
SIGHTING, A SPEECH ON THE SUBJECT OF UFOS HAD BEEN DELIVERED IN
TUCSON EY DR JAMES MCDONALD OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA INSTITUTE
OF ATNOSPIERIC PHYSICS. DR MCDONALD HAS BEEN HIGILY CRITICAL OF
AIR FORCE INVESTICATION OF UFOS, AND IS IN ADDITION A FRIEND OF THE
WITNESS'S PARENTS. DR MCDONALD WAS CALLED BY WITNESSES FATHER AND
HAS VISITED THE SITE OF TAKEOFF AT LEAST TWICE. PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE
AREA FROM WHICH THE OBJECT TOOK OFF WERE NADE AND WILL BE FORVARDED
BY LETTER MAIL TO TDETR, SAF-OI, AND UNIV BY LETTER MAIL TO TDETR, SAF-OI, AND UNIV OF COLORADO. COLORADO.
CONTROL , NO. TOR/TOD PAGE NO. OF MESSAGE IDENTIFICATION INITIALS
NO PAGES
3 BCXI
REGRADING SECURITY CLASSIFICATION
.NONE UNCLAS
DD NOV  O 173-1 REPLACES EDITION OF 1 MAY 5S WHICH MAY BE USED
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Tucson, Easter.
2. The soil samples and photographs that you sent to us were
forwarded to the Ohio River Division Laboratories at Cincinnati,
Ohio, for their comments. As you csn see by reading the attached
report, they show that the "landing" is almost undoubtedly a
hoax. nodx.
3. 3.0 Thank you for Thank you for your assistance and efforts in providing a com- com-
prehensive report prehensive report on this alleged landing. Your report has enabled
the Ohio River Division Laboratories us with their
comments on this incident.
DO PILE IIDO (OSY FOR IDER DER
DO P IO I) IA
ECTOR ECTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr, Major, USAF TANILLA, Jr, MajOr, USAF 1 Atch
Onief, Aerial nenomena moxo Office Ohio River Div Lab Ohi O River Div Iak
Aerospace Technologies Division Rpt on sighting 9 Oct 67
Production Directorate

report of 17 January 1968 which you submitted to the Aerial
Phenomena Office. Your comprehensive report has enabled
my UFO Office to properly evaluate the alleged son UFO
incident as a hoax. incident as a hoax.
Once again, thank you for the assistance you have - given to
the Foreign the Foreign Te echnology Division.
Sincerely
EPOD P
RAYMOND S. SLEEPER, ColOnel, USAF
PPOD PP  LP Commander

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STAFF SUMMARY SHEET
TO ROUTE DESIRED ACTION SIGNATURE DATE
TDPT COORDINATION 26 Jan 68
TDP COORDTNATION lhil S0n%
TDGS COORDINATION 0 OFFICE OF PREPARATION
TDG SIGNATURE TDPT (UFO)
GRADE - SURNAME PHONE
MAJ QUINTANI LLA 70916
SUBJECT
Letter of Appreciation
SUMMARY
Upon our request, the Ohio River Division Laboratories provided pertinent
Tucson, Arizona It was necessary
to obtain the additional i information onthe sighting since Dr. James McDonald "private
UFo investigator" of the Universyty of Arizona also investigated the report and to
back up our belief that the sighting was a hoax. The report is one of the most com-
prehensive and scientific reports that has been presented to the Aerial Phenomena
Office on a UFo sighting. For this reason, I feel that a Letter of Appreciation
should be sent to Mr. Mellinger of the Army Engineers Division to express our
ithanks as for a Jos welr done. for a job well done.
2
Do not forward to Cemmand Section until this block has been signed and dated by the appropriate OPR. This block, when signed,
signifies completed coordination and that the OPR is aware of concurrence, non-concurrence and either resolution of difference
or why the non-concurrence should be overridden.
Signature Date
AFSC FORM 149 PREVIOUS EDITION OF THIS FORM MAY BE USED. AFSC (AAFB) 1953
OCT 63