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CONSENSUS OF IMPRESSIONS CLN THE OBJECT MAS LARGER THAN A FOUR ENGINE
AIRLINER CNA WAS DARK AND SEEN ONLY IN THE LIGHT REFLECTED FROM THE
OVIE SCREEN PD IT WAS ADJUDGED TO BE 200 TO 380 FT OFF THE GROUND CMA
TRAVELING SLOWLY NORTHEAST CMA JUDGED GE MPH AND WAS WITHOUT SOUND OF
OTIVE POWER PD IT WAS REPORTED TO APPEAR AS A "V" SHAPED OBJECT CMA
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IT THAT SEEMED TO DISAPPEAR WHEN IT HAD PASSED ACROSS THE DRIVE IN
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HATFIELD PD QUOTE AT 220S PACIFIC DAYLIGHT TIME A LARGE OBJECT PASSED
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WAS WITNESSED BY THIRTY TO FORTY PERSONS PD THE FOLLOWING IS THE
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IT THAT ALTHOUGH NOT LIT REFLECTED LIGHT AND ALL WITNESSES AGREED THAT
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AF FCRM 112-PART 1 (CLASSIFICATION)
APPROVED 1JUNE 1948
COUNTRY REPORT NO. (LEAVE BLANK)
U.S.A.
AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT
SUBJECT
Sighting of Unconventional Object
AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Ageney)
E.A.D.F. (26th Air Division) 148th Ftr-Intep Sqdn, Dover A.F.B., Del.
DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION
12 Auguat 1952 12 August 1952 A-2
PREPAREO BY (OJR) SOURCE
TheodoreJ. Boluch,2d Lt., Ass't Intell Of
REFERENCES (Controd number, directire, prerfous report, ete., as applicable)
Not applicable
SUMMARY: (Enter concise summary of report. Gire significance in final one-zentence paragraph. List inclorures at lower left. Begin tart of report on AF Form 112-Part 11.)
The following is sumary and narrative of the observing pilot,
"I was retuning to base from a mission and had crossed the "high cone"
at 20,c00 feet at 0543 2. Itold theRader Observer I would contimue south
for five (5) mimites, make a procedure turn and return to the thigh cone"
I made a forty-five (45) degree turn to the right, held course for forty (40)
seconds, then started a turn to the left to roll out on three Imndred sixty
(360) degrees.
Upon reaching a heading of approximately forty-five (45) degrees both
the Radar Observer end myself noticed this bright light approximately forty- ths MeuarOoserver cnn myselr notioed this bright lignt approcimately forty-
five (45) degrees to our left önd slightly below us. Itat optical size five (45) degrees to our left ünd slightly below us. Itat optical size
appeared to be two to three (2-3) inches and it wes between me end the Dela-
ware Bay. I turned toward the object and he started moving away. As it moved,
the light appeared to dim, ond grow smeller in size end then it became station-
ary over the vicinity of Caps May, Ney Jersey. ary over the vicinity of Caps May, NeyJersey.
I attempted to contact the GoI controller on "p" channel but could not I attempted to contact the GoI controller on p" channel but could not
raise him. I contimved on to Base and finally contacted the controller cn "C"
channel at approximately O600 Z and ssked him if he had a target on his weapon channel at approximately O600 Z and asked him if he had a target on his weapon
over Cape May. As I approached the base, the "light" seemed to come up behint
us and increased in size to approximately one and half (l) inches. The us and increased in size to approximately one and half (l☆) inches. The
"light" headed south and finally disappeared. The controller finally told m
he had two targets moving south at appraximately three hundred firty (350) kmots
southof Rehobath Beach.This wes appraximataly at C603 Z. south of Rehobath Beach. This wes approximataly at C603Z.
The "light" was under constant cbservation from 0549 Z until C600 Z. The The "light" wes under constant cbservation from 0549 Z until C600 Z. The
"lichhl sont.avt meo iilo tho. uhightä ame ctotdenon onon "light" went out once while the "light" was stationary over Cape May. This was
only momentary.It disappeered momenterily again while moving to the Morth West
end again momentarily while moving to the South. The "light" finally faded
awey at C600 Z on a Southerly heading.
Our airborne rader was inoperative and we were low on fuel so were not
able to track the object anymore accurately than previously stated. The "light"
did move from its' first pesition to its' staticnery position in less than a
mimute because I was pointed at it whila it was moving end did not stay pointed
long. I say this because I checked my "high Core" time, my procedure turn time,
flew to a position apprmcimately ten (10) miles south of the field at 20,c00 feet
at two imndred forty (240) knots indicated, let down at two hundred fifty(25)
wa knots indicated, and was on the ground at 0606 Z.
All observations can be confirmed by the radar operator."
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AF FORM 112—PART II (CLASSIFICATION)
APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948
AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT
FROm (Agme) A3th Ftr-Intep Squadron, REPORT NO.
Dover Air Force Base, Delaware PAGE 2 OF PAGES
I  DESCRIPTION
(a) Shape - Round (b) Size - Two (2) inches (optical size when first
sighted) Ore half () inch after moving and be-
coming stationary (optical size)
(c) Color - White Light (a) Number of Objects =One (1)
(e) Speed - 950 knots plus (f) Altitude - 18.000 feet
(g) Maneuvers and Course; When first sighted object was stationary, (GECREF-
coordinates GJQJ 4447), pilot turned interceptor toward object, then object moved
to a position over Cape Hay, Hew Jersey, (CECREF coordinates -HJAJ C659), in less
than a minute. Object was stationery over this area (HJAJ 0659) for approximately
two (2) mimutes or better. The object then moved in a North West direction, then
slowly moved Southward.
(h) Nenner of Disappearance: While object wes hovering over Cape May, New
Jersey (HJAJ C659) the light went out temporarily also when moving in a North West
direction and Southern direction the light went cut momentarily. The objectfaded
eway when moving South.
II INITIAL SIGHTING: Time - 0549 Z. 12 Aug 52 (Object was under observation
a11 times unti1 0o00 2, 12 Aug 52.) all times until 0600 2,12 Aug 52.)
III MANNER OF CBSERVATION: Visual III MANER OF CBSERVATION: Visual
IV  LOCATION OF INTERGEPTOR AIRCRAFT WHEN OBJECT WAS FIIST SIGHTED: GJRJ 3040 IV  LOCATION OF INTERGEPTOR AIRCRAFT WHEN OBJECT WAS FIRST SIGIHTED: GJRJ 3940
(CECEF Coordinates
V WEATHER: Ceiling - 25,000 ft scattered Visibility - thirty (30) miles plus
VI LOCATION OF ANY ATR TRAFFIC DI AREA: GOI controller told intercept pilot VI LOCATION OF ANY AIR TRAFFIC II AREA: GOI controller told intercept pilot
that there were two (2) targets moving south approximately 350 kmots at 0602Z, that there were two (2) targets moving south approximetely 350 knots at 0602Z,
location of targets, approximate CECREF coordinates GJDJ 5637.
VII. MAME, ADDRESS,TELEPHONE NO., AND EXIERIENCE OF OBSERVERS: VII. MAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NO., AND EXIERIENCE OF OBSERVERS:
Captain Captain 148th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron. Dover Air
Force Bage. Delaware, Dover Air Force Base telephone extension mimbe Force Bage. Delaware, Dover Air Force Base telephone extension mmbe
Captaint is a F-94B interceptor pilot with 1900 hours flying time, nine (9) is a F-94B interceptor pilot with 1900 hours flying time, nine (9)
menths all-weather experience, end eighteen (18) months interceptor pilot experience
lst Lt , 148th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, Dover Air Force
Base, Delaware, Dover Air Force Pase telephone extension mmbeLt.
is a Radar Cbserver with eight (8) months all-weather experience and eight (8)
months experience in interceptors.
Theadng Boluch
THEODORE J/BOLUCH
2nd Lt., UAFR
Ass'tIntelligence Officer
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IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES. EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF
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on eame deato. In parugraph 4 it is stated local G.C.I. had tso targeta moving south on eame deto. In parugraph 4 it is stated local G.C.I. had two targeta moving south
at 350 knots. Wore these identifiod ns airoraft? at 350 knots. Wore theso identifiod as airoraft?
In renly cits Projeet Blue Book. In renly cita Projeet Blue Book.
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APPROVED I JUNE 1948
COUNTRY REPORT NO. (LEAVE BLANK)
UNITD SPATES P AMRICA 12-6-52
AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT
SUBJECT
BEYORRPT
AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency)
CIPY ÓF BARERSPIMLD, CALIFORSIA INTELL SBOTION, ANTTO, MOMARDS ANB, CALIP.
DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION
1.5 AU0UST 1952 12 AUGUST 1952 C-1
PREPAREO BY (OjCeT) SOURCE
GAPT JOHN R. FIMN, AIR INTELL O CITIZENS OF BAKHRSTIELD. CALLTORNIA
REFERENCEs (Control number, directive, previoua report, ete., as applicable)
APL 200-5, EATTD 29 APRIL 1952
SUMMARY: (Enter concise summary of report. Giee signifcance in final one-sentence paragraph. List incloruree at lower left. Begin tet of report on AF Form -Part II.)
The Airirome Offieer, Air Force Mlight Tess Center, received a telephone call
from Deputy Sheriff Lerey B. Hatfield, Mrn County Sheriff's Department, Bakerefield.
California, at approximately 2300 Pacifio Daylicht Saving Time on 12 Angust 1952 1n
which Hatfield stated that between thirty and forty patrons of a Drive-In theater had
obearved and raported to Sheriff's officers an unidentified flying objeet which had
been over the theater shortly after 220o PDsf. An initial electrical revort was sub-
mitted by the Airdrome Officer.
Cn 14 Auguat 1952, the underaigned, pccompanied by Captain Curtis L.
vislted Bakerefield, California, and interviewed Deputy d and 1R.
me, a Naval Roserve Lientenané who is preeently employed at Notar ma, aNaval Reserve Lientenané who is preeently employed at Notar
Conter, Bakerefield, as an automobile palesman, who was one of the pereons who sighted
the flying objeet.
Throngh evaluation of statemente made by and and and a roview of
the report submitted by Hatfield to his suveriors, it was concluded that the objeet
observed was not an airoraft or helicopter or other common eirborne object; that the
objeet cighted must have been axeeedingly noticeable to divert the attantion of the
patrons of the Drive-In theater from the movie acrean; end that the reported ections
of the objeot aa observed by Mr: of the objeot aa obaerved by Mr: are not within the capabilities of either
conventional or Jet type aireraft. Further investigation by sither personal contact or conventional or Jet type aircraft. Further investigation by sithar personal contact or
Direct Mail by the Air Technical Intelligence Center ia recommended. Direct Mail by the Air Technical Intelligence Center 1a recommended.
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AF FORM 112—PART II RESTKICTED
(CLASSIICATION)
APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948
AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT
FROM (Agency) REPORT NO.
INTELL SECS., AF7TC, MDMARDS AYB IB-6-52 PAGE 2 OF 6 PAGES
At approximately 2230 PDsT, 12 Aug 52, Deputy Sheriff Lroy. Matfiold, Kern
County Sheriffts Department. Bakersfield, California, received a telephone call from
wstreet, Pakerefield, California, who was, et that time, in
the Ferrace Drive-In theater adjacent to Highway 99 in South Bakerefield.
stated that he had seen an unidentified flying objeot over the theater and that several
other people, slso present at the same location, had observed the pame thing.
Hatfield received several other calls relative to the same subjeet frem the
theater and other locations immediately after the initial call by Eatfield
consequently went to the theater and began intervinwing individuala and making a list
of their names, eddresses and telephone numbers. Inasmuch as Hatfield was elone, he
obtained ahort etatements and identifying data from twenty-three persons although Hat-
field stated that at least three and posaibly four times this mumber of people were
grouped at the theater when he arrived. Many of these pereons departed bafore he was
able to interview them.
Hatfiold stated that further teleohonic reports were received At the Sheriff's
office on 13 Aug 52. many by people who stated that they "thought" thay had seen a Oairce on I Aaug S2"many oy Doooie who svsved thno thay "tnDa-no" thny xd Beon
"flying saucer" ani were calling to find out whather or not their impressions were "flying saucer" ani were calling to find out whather or not their impresslons were
correct. Several of these people refused to give their names. Ratfielda interviews
with pereons at the theater and in telephone convereations seemed to indicate that
the phenomena was observed shortly after 2200 PD5? and that a smaller number of peysons the phenomena was observed shortly after 2200 PD5? and that a smaller number of pegsons
saw a similar object at approximately 2400 PDst 12 Aug 52.
Description of the object by perrons interviowed by Matfield indicated that Description of the object by percons interviowed by Matfield indicated that
all persons sighted either a group of lights or had the impresaion of a large cbject
vhich was variously described as "y" shaped, crencent chaped or triangular. Witneases vhich was variously described as "y" shaped, crencent ehaped or triangular. Witneases
agreed in eubstance that the object moved in a general South to North direetion at a agreed in substance that the object moved in a general South to North direetion at a
modarate rate of spsedgenerally eatimated to have been from 60 to 80 miles per hour, modarate rate of spsed generally eatimated to have been from 60 to 80 miles per hour,
was at a relatively loy altitude (generally conceded to have besn below 20oo feat)
and that it disappeared at a high rate of speed.
R. Naval Eeserve Lieutenant who is presently en employee MaalEoaazo tiontanant bo 1a azaoaatln an smnlovao
of the Notor Center, Bakersfield, and a member of the Kern County Sheriffts Feaerve,
was intervieved. atated that he wae seated in his l950 Cadilleo at a point
to the left of the center line of the Terrace Drive-In theater with the automobile
headed spproximately South-Southeast. He etated that the scrsen of the theater is
directly Sontheast of the theater parking area.
Mhile eeated in the car with hie vife, Jenkine caid that he noted two lichts
moving in general Mortheasterly direction from a location directly to the South-Sonth-
east of the theater.  Fould not estimate the distance the lichte were from the
theater but etated that thay appeared to be not more than two thoueand feet above the
gronnd and appeared to be moving at about the speed of a light aireraft anch as a
Piper Cub or Tayloreraft. otated that his initial impression wae that it was
a crop-duster's helicopter and that this illusion vas helghtened when the lishts re
mained stationary for a short space of time before beginning to move again.
contiuued to idly watch the lishts, being forced to stoop dowm in the driver's seat
of his car in order to continue watchinr as the lights progregsed toward the Wortheaet.
At a point approximately Southeast of the Drive-In theater screen the lighte
elther stopped or the object took up  Southeast heading without even momeatary hesi-
tatioa or rednction in speed in accomplishing the 90-degree turn after which the lights
again roenmad a Northeaaterly couree which curved to the East and aseended aharply at
an extreme speed which mirikened to that of a Jet fighter which has accomolished
à high-soped, low-altitude pass and chandelled to the left. Jenkins was of the opinion
that en instantaneons turn was actually acsomollahed by the object inasmmch as he noted
HOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, SO U. S. C.—
31 AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, E/CEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF
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INTELL SEOT., AFTTC, EUWARDS AFB IB-6-52 PAGE 3 OF 6 PAGES
the lights, which had previously appeared to have been ssperated by thirty to fifty
feet, appeared to fade into one light and then reappear as two lights as the sharp
climbing turn was accommliehed. lost sight of the object at about the time it
was on an Easterly heading and was of the opinion that it had disappeared due to tha
great distance it had covered
estated that the front light of the objeot wes brirht ani aimilar to
looking in a brightly lighted window on a dark night while the rear licht wes wore dim
and had a bluish-orangs color which appeared hazy and similar to the glow of a Jet
fighter atnight. iee was emphatic in stating that he heard no sound from the ob-
ject at any time and that it definitely was not a helicopter. is familier
with licht aircraft and with Armed Foroes aireraft of both conventional endjet types.
A written report was prepared by Deputy Sheriff Hatfield and aubmitted to
Captain Johna of the Rern County Shariff's Office. The identifying data relative to
pereons who witnessed the phenomen and short stataments which were taken down by
Daouty Hatfield while he interviewed witnesses have been exbrected from the official
Smeriff's dopartment report as follows:
Bakerafield Phone Bakarafield Phone
Says that he say a triangular shaped object, browmish in color, larger than an Says that he say a triangular shaped object, browmish in color, larger than an
airliner, surrounded by either dim lights, or running lighte turned off reflecting
light from the ground. The object was flying at an altitude of 200 or 300 feet very light from the ground. The object was flying et an altitude of 200 or 300 feet very
slowly---60 miles or less per hour. Object disappeared suddenly after traveling
Northeast away from the theater. There was no sound of operation from the aireraft.
Bakersfield, California
She was in the eame car with She states that the aircraft was crescent
shapedand that ths lights were dimly lit.
Taft,California.
Saw something. looked triengular.
Bakerefield, California
(California Car Company)
Eay what appeared to be a group of dim lights floating slovly above and acgoss
the theater.
Bakersfield Phone
Seamed to be a group of dim lights going from South to North in formatioa, not
very high.
HOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 5O U. S. C.—
31 AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF
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Pekerafield Phone
Looked like a sempelin that was lit up feintly with ligchts eround the sides.
Crossed directly in front of the theater from South to Morth.
Bakorefield Phona
Aoveared to be a lot of little glows arranged in a circle, at about a hundred
Zeet of altitude. When it want out of sight it did so very auddealy.
Eakersfield Phona
One big object with siz or eeven lighte inside. Faded sway slowly. One big objest with siz or eeven li hte inside. Faded mway slowly.
Eakersfield Phone
Several opague objecte, dimly lit. Paded away slowly.
Pakersfield Phone Wakerefield Phone
Appeared oblong end hed a group of six lizhts surrounding it. It faded away
rapidly. Didn't apnear to be very large.
Bakersfield Phone
Six fairly bright lishts, no color or shape, which appeared to be very high.
Bakerafield Phone
Long, elender, hazy, possibly orange color. Crossed directly in front of the
theater, moving from South to North.
Bakerefield Phone
First saw it on the Morth sida of the theater. It had a checkerboard apoearance
of light and dark. It digappeared immediately.
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IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF
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Bakerafield Phone
Liko a formation of lights which were low and faded sway to the North. The
lichts were "fluorescent" looking.
Bakerefield, California
Home Phone Business Phone
Looked like a round object or reflection. It disappeared in the North.
Bakerefield, California
Phone (Sister)
The objeet was long, thick, dull-colored and square. To her it looked lower
than the movie sereen.
Bakersfield, California
Phons (Sister)
Small white objects or one large dark object with light spots
3.
kerefield Phone
Looked like a formation of white ducks or some large bird.
kerafield Phone
A large plane, orange color, like a squashed ovel ("like a squashed orange")
She could see it head directly away with no lirhts visible.
akerafiald Phone
A lot of lights, followed by a trail, seen twice travelling frem East to West.
THE ABOVE REPORTS WERE RECEIVED BY THE KERN COUNTY SHERIEP'S OFEIOE ON 12 AUGUST
252. THS FOLLOWING RNPORTS WERE RECEIVED ON 13 AUGUST 1952:
NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, SO U. S. C.— 31 AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF
INTELLIGENCE,USAF.
ESTRICTED
(CLASSIFICATION) 10-35370-1☆ v.8.covEN RINTING OFFICE

AF FORM 112—PART II TESTRICTED
APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 (CLASSIFICATION)
AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT
FROM (Agency) REPORT NO.
INTELL SEOP., AFFTO, EDWARDS AFB IR-6-52 6 6
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Bakersfield R
Saw 1t from the Terrace theater on south Righway 99 on August 12th ofter 2200
PDST but before 23oo PDsT. Is looked like a rectangle with lights.
Bakerefield Phone
Saw the object while on South Chester street ness Us Righway 99 around midnight
on August l2th. It appeared to bs s atrange light in the sky, hanging almont motion-
less. It disappeared and then roappeared. It would fede in and out and left viey
on a Southwest heading.
Palkerafiold Phone
Saw the object from in front of his house sometime after 2200 PDSf on Auguat 12th Saw the object from in front of his house sometime after 2200 PDsf on Auguat 12th
It was a bricht, atrange looking, oblong light. It moved slowly northward at about
80 miles per hour and at about 2ooo feet altitude. He watched it for aeveral mimutes. 80 miles per hour and at about 20oo feet altitude. He watched it for aeveral minutes.
It dieappeared to the North.
The Air Foree Flight Test Center weather atation was contacted end from them The Air Foree Flight Test Center weather atation was contacted end from them
the folloving weather information was obtalned: the folloving weather information was obtalned:
Weathersequences: Weether sequences:
Bakersfield, 2130pnst, 12 Aug 52:Clear, visibility nore than 15 miles, wind Horth Bakersfield, 2130pnst, 12 Aug 52: Clear, visibility nore than 15 miles, wind Horth
at six kmots.
Dakorsfield, 2230 PDsT: Missing
Dakerafield, 2330 PDsT: Clear, vicibility more than 15 miles, wind MMy at 8 knots. Dakerafield, 2330 PDsT: Clear, vicibility more than 15 miles, wind MMy at 8 knots.
Vinda Aloft: Iight, variable and pnder 5knots to 6o00 feet above aurface. Winds Aloft: Iight, variable and under 5 knots to 6o0o feet above aurface.
From 7000 to30000 feet above the surfece the winds veried from South
to South-Southwest at 5 to 10 knots. At 3000o feet above the aurfacs winds were
from 200 degrees at 15 knote; 35-40000 foet 2rom 200 dagrees at 20 knota; 40-45000
foet sbove the surface from 200 degrees at 30 knots.
WOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 5O U. S. C.—
3I AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF
INTELLIGENCE, USAF.
RESTRICTED
(CLASSIFICATION) 10-85570-1

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LTR 20O-5 THE FOLLOUING INFO IS FORWARDED CLN INFORMATICH WAS RECEIVED EY
TELEPHONE FROM BAKERSFIELD CMA CALIFORNIA CMA SHERIFF LEROY E PD
HATFIELD PD QUOTE AT 2223 PACIFIC DAYLISHT TIME A LARGZ ODJLCT PASSED