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LOWRY AIR FORCE BASE
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9 January 1950
SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Objects
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Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
1. In compliance with Flight Service Regulation 200-4, dated
2 November 1948, Subject: "Unidentified Flying Objects," the follow-
ing report is submitted.
2. On the night of 6 January 1950, two objects were sighted over
Kansas City, Kansas, and Olathe, Kansas. They appeared to be motionless
over Olathe for ten to fifteen minutes, then moved off very fast.
3.
The weather at Kansas City was clear with twelve miles visi-
bility.
4. The incident was witnessed by James F. Grey, 6200 Hadley St.,
Raytown, Missouri, phone FL 2744; and Robert Van De Vyvere, 5532, Raytown
Road, Missouri. Both are employed at Bendix Aviation, Kansas City, Kansas,
and the former is a pilot.
5. Photos are not available. Sketches are enroute to Lowry Flight
Service and will be forwarded immediately upon receipt.
6. Two objects were sighted, both spherical in shape. They ap-
peared to be the size of old fashioned street lights about two blocks
distant. They were a brilliant white, emanating orange and red flashes.
7. They moved from over Kansas City toward Olathe, Kansas, remained
motionless from ten to fifteen minutes, then moved off very fast in a
southwesterly direction. The estimated altitude was between seven and
eight thousand feet. No sound was emitted, nor exhaust trail apparent.
8. This report was given to Fairfax AFB Operations, Kansas City,
Kansas, and transmitted to Lowry Flight Service.
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CONFIDENTIAL
OLMSTED FLIGHT SERVICE CENTER
Olmsted Air Force Base
MIDDLETOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
BAN/1c
MDT 000.92
22 September 1949
SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Objects
TO:
Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio
1. In compliance with FSR 200-4 dated 2 November 1949, and letter,
Headquarters USAF, Subject: "Reporting of Information on Flying Discs'",
dated 6 February 1948, the following information is submitted.
ESSENTIAL BLEMENTS OF INFORMATION
1. Date of Sighting: 20 September 1949
2. Time of Sighting: 09065
3. Where Sighted: Thirty North Sest, Griffiss Air Force Base,
Rome, New York
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(1) Type aircraft, speed, altitude, direction of flights
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160 10,000
250 degrees
(2) Distance and direction from city, town or known land-
mark:
Thirty North Nast, Griffiss Air Force Base, Rome, New
York
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22 Sep 49
Subj: Unidentified Flying Objects
(3) Clock position of object from observer's aircraft:
Four o'clock, approximately thirty miles to the right
and to the rear
(4) Latitude and longitude: 45°40"N 74°55"W
O. Sea
Not applicable
4. Number of objects: One
8. Formation type: Not applicable
5. Distance of object from observer: Thirty miles
a. Laterally or horizontally: Horizontally
b. Angle of elevation from horizon: Level plane
C. Altitude: 20,000 feet letting down slowly until it dis-
appeared into the overcast at 7,000 feet
6. Time in sight: Not stated
7. Appearance of object:
a. Color: Silvery or aluminum
be Shape: Cylindrical
C. Apparent construction: No opinion
discSize: Undetermined due to distance and speed
8. Direction of flight; 250 degrees
9. Tactics or maneuvers. Blow descent into overcast
10. Evidence of exhaust: Yes (flame)
a. Color of smoke: Orange and white flame
b. Length and width: More than twice the length of the object
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Subj: Unidentified Flying Objects
C. Odor: Unknown
d. Rate of evaporation: Unknown
0. Does trail vary with sounds Unknown
11. Effect on clouds: Unknown
12. Lights: None
13. Supporti None
14. Propulsion: Appeared to be rocket or jet
a. Propeller or jet: Appeared to be rocket or jet
b. Roter: None
C. Aerodynamic vanes: None observed
d. Visible exhaust or jet openings: None observed
15. Control and stability: None observed
a. Fins: None observed
b. Stabilisers: None observed
(1) Sizo: Not applicable
(2) Shape: Not applicable
(3) Location: Not applicable
16. Air Ducts: Not observed
a. Slots: Not applicable
b. Duct openings: Not applicable
17. Speed - MPH# High rate of speed
18. Sound: None heard
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MDT 000.92
22 Sep 49
Subj: Unidentified Flying Objects
19. Was any radio antenna to be observed: None noted
20. Manner of disappearance: Disappeared into overcast
B. Explode: Not applicable
(1) Possibility of fragments: Not applicable
(2) Other physical evidence: Not applicable
b. Faded from view: Not applicable
C, Disappeared behind obstacle: Not applicable
RELATIVE TO THE OBSERVER
1. Name of observer: Lt Colonel Phillip J. Kuhl, 3716A
2. Air Materiel Command, AP Procurement Field Office, Bedford, Mass.
3. Occupation: USAF
4. Place of business: AP Procurement Field Office, Bedford, Mass.
5. Hobbies: Not applicable
6. Ability to determine: Unknown
7. Reliability of observer: No opinion
8. Notes relative to observer on
a. Sightings in general:
The aircraft, AF 7110, was proceeding from Bedford, Mass.
to Griffiss Air Force Base, Rome, New York. The flame
appeared more than twice the length of the object. The
object finally disappeared into the overcast, reported at
7000 feet at the time. The approximate coordinates of the
sighted object was 43°40"N 74°55"W. The approximate dis-
tance of the object from the observer was thirty miles.
b. How attention was drawn to objects: Normal pilot surveillance
9. Witnesses:
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MDT 000.92
22 Sep 49
Subj: Unidentified Flying Objects
Major Earl Goodrich, Air Materiel Command, AF Procurement Field
Office, Bedford, Mass. Co-pilot
10. Comments of interrogator ro intelligence and character of person
interrogatod; No opinion
RELATIVE TO RADAR STORTINGS
1. Re radars now operating on ground: No radar sightings
2. If airborne, when object was sighted: Not applicable
GEBERAL
1. Teletype sequence of local weather conditions:
Estimated 4500 feet overcast, 500 broken, 8 miles visibility
2. Winds aloft report: 250 degrees - 40 knots
3. Local flight schedules of commercial, private and military air-
craft flying invicinity at the time: Unknown
4. Possibility releases of testing devices in vicinity sent aloft
by Ordnance, Navy, Air Force, Army, Weather Units, Research Organizations,
or any other: Unknown
5. If object contacted earth, obtain soil samples within and with-
out depression or spot where object landed for purposes of miking com-
parisons of soils: Unknown
6. If object came sufficiently near other aircraft or known objects,
check surfaces with Geiger counters for possible radio-activity. Make
comparisons with out unaffected aircraft objects: Unknown
7. Obtain photographs: None obtained
B. Not obtained.
9. Obtain fragments or physical evidence where possiblet None
Joseph JOSEPH L. MoNEIL
Lt Colonel, USAP
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McChord Air Force Base
Washington
TCM 452
23 August 1949
SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Objects
TO:
Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson AF Base, Ohio
ATTENTION: MCIAX0-3
1. In compliance with FS Regulation 200-4 the following
reports of sighting of unidentified flying objects are sub-
mitted:
a, Location and time of sighting: Over the city
of Seattle, Washington, 1845P, 22 August 1949.
b. Weather at the time: Clear, visibility unre-
stricted.
C. Names, occupations, and addresses of witnesses:
(1) Sgt Jack Faulkner, Controller, 143rd
National Guard Aircraft Control and Warn-
ing Squadron, 6736 Ellis Avenue, Seattle
8, Washington,
(2) T/Sgt T. D. Mullen, Controller, 143rd
National Guard Aircraft Control and Warn-
ing Squadron, 6736 Ellis Avenue, Seattle
8, Washington.
(3) Sgt Roger H. Studeman, Controller, 143rd
National Guard Aircraft Control and Warn-
ing Squadron, 6736 Bllis Avenue, Seattle
8, Washington.
d. Photographs of objects, if available: Photo-
graphs of objects are not available.
e. Sketches of object's configuration: Sketches
of object's configuration are not available.
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f. Object sighted:
(1) Number: One.
(2) Shape: Circular.
(3) Size: Estimated seventy-five (75) to one
hundred (100) feet in diameter with an
estimated depth of ten (10) to fifteen (15)
feet.
(4) Color: Shiny aluminum. Object reflected
the sun's rays.
(5) Speed: Estimated five (5) to six (6) hun-
dred miles per hour.
(6) Heading: From north to south.
(7) Maneuverability: Object did not maneuver.
(8) Altitude: Estimated ten (10) thousand
feet.
(9) Sound: The sound was similar to a jet
aircraft.
(10) Exhaust trail or not: No exhaust trail
was noted.
8. Sgt Studeman first saw the object from his home
in the north end of Seattle. He called Sgt Faulkner who was
on duty at the 143rd National Guard Aircraft Control and Warn-
ing Squadron and reported the object. Sgt Faulkner reported
that after receiving the call from Sgt Studeman he stepped
outside of the office and he saw apparently the same object
reported by Sgt Studeman. T/Sgt Mullen also saw the same ob-
ject. Sgt Mullen was at his home in the south end of Seattle
at the time he saw the object and he reported the information
to the CAA Control Tower at Boeing Field, Seattle, Washington,
who relayed the information to the McChord Flight Service
Center. Both Sgt Faulkner and Sgt Studeman saw other air-
craft in the air at the same time the circular object was
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sighted and reported that it bore no resemblance to any air-
craft they had ever seen before.
2. a. Location and time of sighting: Approximately
thirty (30) miles west northwest of Seattle-Tacoma Airport,
1920P, 22 August 1949.
b. Weather at the time: Clear, visibility unre-
stricted.
C. Names, occupations, and addresses of witnesses:
(1) Ben Frieman, ARTC Controller, Seattle Air
Route Traffic Control Center, P. O. Box
3224, Seattle 14, Washington.
(2) Howard Watson, Senior ARTC Controller,
Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center,
P. O₂ Box 3224, Seattle 14, Washington.
d. Photographs of objects, if available: Photo-
graphs of objects are not available.
e. Sketches of object's configuration: Sketches
of object's configuration are not available.
f. Object sighted:
(1) Number: One.
(2) Shape: Similar to an F-84.
(3) Size: Similar to an F-84.
(4) Color: Similar to an F-84.
(5) Speed: Similar to an F-84.
(6) Heading: Object was heading from south
to north.
(7) Maneuverability: Object did not maneuver.
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(8) Altitude: Object was estimated four (4)
to five (5) thousand feet.
(9) Sound: No sound was heard.
(10) Exhaust trail or not: No exhaust trail
was noted.
E. Mr. Frieman, an Air Route Traffic Controller,
was on duty at the Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center
at the Seattle-Tacoma Airport and noticed what appeared to
be a jet aircraft in the direction of the 01ympic Mountains
at an estimated distance of twenty (20) to thirty (30) miles
away. He brought this to the attention of Mr. Watson who
was the senior controller on duty. Since they were aware
that no jet units were stationed within this area they noti-
fied the McChord Flight Service Center. The dispatcher on
duty at the McChord Flight Service Center did not have a
flight plan on any jet aircraft or fighter type aircraft in
this area and made a check of all the military bases within
the area to determine if any jet or fighter type aircraft
were flying locally from their bases. A negative report
was received. Mr. Frieman and Mr. Watson both reported
that they were definite that the object sighted displayed
visual characteristics of a jet fighter and that its speed
was such to lead them to believe it was a jet aircraft.
EARL J. LIVESAY
Lt. Col., USAF
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16 August 1949
SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Objects
TO:
Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
ATTN: MCIAXO-3
1. An unidentified flying object was sighted over Greenville, S. C.,
at 1930E, 15 August 1949.
2. The 1930E weather for Greenville AF Base was 4000 scattered, 15
miles visibility. Greenville, S. C. Municipal Airport weather at 1930E
was 25000 broken, 9000 scattered, 30 miles visibility, with distant thun-
derstorms in all quadrants.
3. Two witnesses reported the unidentified flying objects. One of
the witnesses was not identified and the other was Mr. Harper of Lensing
Avenue, Greenville, S. C., who is employed at the Greenville Municipal
Airport.
4. No photographs or sketches are available.
5. The unidentified object was described by the witnesses as round,
fairly large, grey, moving in a northeasterly direction at an undetermined
speed. No sound was heard nor was any exhaust trail visible, its altitude
was estimated to be 5000 feet or less. The maneuverability is not known,
but it appeared to be moving at 8 constant speed and altitude.
6. All reports were received via Plen 62 interphone by Maxwell Flight
Service Center from Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center. The Atlanta
ARTC received them from the Greenville Municipal Airport Control Tower.
7. The operations section of the 316th Troop Carrier Wing investigated
this incident further and determined that the unidentified object was a
Geological Weather Service balloon believed to have been released in Tennessee.
Copies furnished:
DECREE G. NEFFINGER
Chief of Staff USAF
Major, USAF
Washington 25, D. C.
Commanding
ATTN: Director of Intelligence
Commander MATS
ATTN: Chief, Intelligence Div
CO, FLIGHT SERVICE, Washington 25, D. C.
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TCM 452
28 July 1949
SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Objects
TO:
Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson AF Base, Ohio
ATTENTION: MCIAX0-3
1. The following report of sighting unidentified fly-
ing objects is submitted:
a. Location and time of sighting: Over the city
of Spokane, Washington, at 2020 PST, 26 July 1949.
b. Weather at the time: The 2030 PST weather report
for Spokane, Geiger Field, estimated ceiling fourteen (14)
thousand feet, broken, lower broken, visibility forty (40)
miles, upper broken clouds estimated at twenty-two (22)
thousand feet.
C. Names, occupations, and addresses of witnesses:
Bill Miller, civilian commercial pilot, S 411 Carahan, Spokane,
Washington, Phone Number Lakeview 7933.
d. Photographs of objects, if available: Photo-
graphs of objects were not available.
8. Sketches of object's configuration: Sketches
of object's configuration were not available.
f. Objects sighted:
(1) Number: eight.
(2) Shape: Dish shaped.
(3) Size: Larger than a B-29.
(4) Color: Not reported.
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(5) Speed: Much faster than 8. B-29.
(6) Heading: From east to west.
(7) Maneuverability: Not reported.
(8) Altitude: Estimated fourteen (14) thousand
five (5) hundred feet.
(9) Sound: Similar to a formation of jet
aircraft.
(10) Exhaust trail or not: Not reported.
E. General remarks: Mr. Miller reported he was in
his home and was attracted by a sound similar to a formation
of jet aircraft. He went outside his home and the only air-
craft in sight was a B-29 heading from east to west. At an
estimated one (1) thousand feet above the B-29 Mr. Miller re-
ported he saw a formation of eight (8) dish shaped objects,
each larger than a B-29, traveling in the same direction as
the B-29 and at a much greater speed. The pilot of the B-29,
AF-7742, stated he was at thirteen (13) thousand five (5)
hundred feet at the time and had not sighted anything unusual.
Mr. Miller stated that he had not been drinking and had good
vision.
h. Mr. Miller gave this report to Spokane Radio
who forwarded it to Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Cen-
ter who in turn forwarded the report to the McChord Flight
Service Center.
EARL J. LIVESAY
Lt. Col., USAF
Commanding
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Washington
TCM 452
10 August 1949
SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Objects
TO:
Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson AP Base, Ohio
ATTENTION: MCIAX0-3
1. The following report of sighting of unidentified fly-
ing objects is submitted:
a. Location and time of sighting: East and south-
east of Medford, Oregon, 1120P to 1230P, 8 August 1949.
b. Weather at the time: Sky clear, visibility
thirty (30) miles.
C. Names, occupations, and addresses of witnesses:
(1) Corporal E. H. Conger, AACS Air/Ground oper-
ator of Medford Airways, address AACS De-
tachment 1905-1, Medford, Oregon.
(2) Staff Sergeant Arthur Paulson, AACS Air/
Ground operator of Medford Airways, address
AACS Detachment 1905-1, Medford, Oregon.
(3) Corporal Frank Bishop, AACS Air/Ground
operator of Medford Mirways, address AACS
Detachment 1905-1, Medford, Oregon.
(4) G. E. Milligan, CAA Tower operator, Medford
Airport, Medford, Oregon, address P. O.
Box 832, Medford, Oregon.
(5) Jack Edmonds, CAA Tower operator, Medford
Airport, Medford, Oregon, address P. O.
Box 832, Medford, Oregon.
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(6) G. W. White, Communicator CAA Range Station,
Medford, Oregon, address P. O. Box 286,
Medford, Oregon.
(7) Earl Wescott, Communicator CAA Range Station,
Medford, Oregon, address P. O. Box 286,
Medford, Oregon.
d. Photographs of objects if available: Photo-
graphs of objects are not available.
0. Sketches of object's configuration: Sketches of
object's configuration are not available.
f. Objects sighted:
(1) Number: Varying from one (1) to seven (7).
(2) Shape: Undetermined.
(3) Size: Undetermined.
(4) Color: Shiny.
(5) Speed: Varying from slow to very fast.
(6) Heading: Objects did not hold any specific
heading and were last seen heading west.
(7) Maneuverability: Objects maneuvered hori-
zontally but not vertically.
(8) Altitude: Very high,
(9) Sound: None.
(10) Exhaust trail or not: None.
8. General remarks: Personnel from Medford Airways
first sighted the objects and notified Medford Tower and Med-
ford Radio. Personnel from Medford Radio used the theodalite
to get a better look at the objects. Personnel from Medford
Tower used binoculars and were able to distinguish wings on
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the objects but no further identification could be detected.
The objects would fly formation for a while and then break
off and reform in a trail formation. They would disappear
for short periods and then reappear in the same general area.
Objects were visible to the unaided eye only when they re-
flected the sun's rays.
EARL J. LIVESAY
Lt. Col., USAF
Commanding
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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE
DAYTON, OHIO
452
4 August 1949
SUBJECT: Report of Unidentified Flying Object
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TO:
Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson AF Base, Ohio
ATTN: MCIAXO-3
The following report of an unidentified flying object is
submitted in compliance with Flight Service Regulation 200-4.
At. 1955E, 1 August 1949, the Wright-Patterson Flight Service
Center received the following information from Lockbourne
Tower, Columbus, Ohio:
At 1955E, Columbus Tower, Columbus, Ohio, reported to
Lockbourne AFB, Columbus, Ohio, the following information:
"a. LOCATION: Over Columbus, Ohio for two (2)
hours - 1900E to 2100E.
be WEATHER: 1930E Columbus Weather: 5,000
scattered clouds 12 miles visibility.
Ce NAME: Mr. Robert J. Andees, CAA Controller,
% Columbus Tower, phone Douglas 1322. Mr.
Robert L. Markwith, CAA Controller, 177 N.
James Road, phone Douglas 5692. Mr. E. J.
Lutz, CAA Controller, 457 Marion Road, phone
Carfield 6726.
d. PHOTOGRAPHS: None.
0. SKETCHES: None.
f. OBJECT SIGHTED:
(1) NUMBER: One.
(2) SHAPE: No shape.
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(3) SIZE: Impossible to identify size.
(4) COLOR: White and then yellowish red
when on the horizon.
(5) SPEED: No estimate in MPH.
(6) HEADING: Northwest 320°.
(7) MANSOVERABILITY: Only observed in
straight line.
(8) ALTITUDE: 30,000 feet or higher.
(9) SOUND: None.
(10) EXHAUST OR NOT: Exhaust trail before a
white light.
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CM 452
1 August 1949
IBJECT: Unidentified Flying objects
Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson AF Base, Ohio
ATTENTION: MOIAXO-3
1. The following report of sighting of unidentified fly-
ing objects is submitted:
a. Location and time of sighting: In the vicinity
of Portland, Oregon, Troutdale, Oregon, and Mount Hood, Oregon,
from 2100P to 2130P, 30 July 1949.
b. Weather at the time: Sky clear, visibility un-
limited.
C. Names, occupations, and addresses of witnesses:
(1) Captain Thrush, pilot Northwest Airlines,
address Northwest Airlines Dispatch Office,
Portland, Oregon.
(2) Robert Henery, CAA Tower Operator, Portland
Airport, Box 1807, Portland, Oregon,
(3) He W. Penhallegan, Civilian Instructor
Pilot, Western Skyways, Troutdale, Oregon,
4422 SE Brookland, Portland 6, Oregon.
(4) B. J. Brasford, CAA Tower Operator, Port-
land Airport, Box 1807, Portland, Oregon.
Mr. Brasford has the names and addressed
of four other witnesses of this sighting.
d. Photographs of objects, if available: Photo-
graphs of objects are not available,
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SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Ob jects
Captain Thrush, the pilot of a Northwest Airline
Martin 202, reported that while approaching Portland from the
east he noticed what appeared to an aircraft displaying
two red lights and one white light. Since this was nonstand-
ard lighting Captain Thrush watched the object very closely.
His sighting of this object was at 2110P at an altitude of
six (6) thousand feet and he was approximately five (5) miles
west of Stevenson, Washington. He reported that the object
was behind him and slightly to the left and maintained that
same position until Troutdale, When over Troutdale Captain
Thrush heard Portland Tower giving instructions to other air-
craft to hold over the airport because of an unidentified
flying object dropping flares. Upon hearing this information
Captain Thrush turned one hundred and eighty (180) degrees
and attempted to intercept the flying object displaying the
two red lights and one white light that had been following
him. He reported that this object then turned to the south-
east and appeared to pull away from him quite easily. Captain
Thrush reported that his indicated airspeed was two hundred
and ten (210) miles per hour while he was trying to intercept
the object.
Mr. Penhallegan reported that he saw the object
while in the traffic pattern in Troutdale, Oregon. He was
flying at an altitude of one (1) thousand three (3) hundred
feet indicated and reported that the object appeared to be
five (5) hundred to eight (8) hundred feet above him and at
an estimated distance of twenty (20) miles to the east.
The only Air Force aircraft in the vicinity at
the time was a B-29, AF 7758, who was over Portland at 2130P
at an altitude of seven (7) thousand five (5) hundred feet,
northbound. The pilot was questioned and stated that he did
not drop any flares and did not circle over Portland and did
not see anything unusual.
EARL J. LIVESAY
Lt. Col., USAF
Commanding
Copies furnished:
Chief of Staff, USAF
Commander, MATS 20 00 ,70
Commanding Officer, Flight Service
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McChord Air Force Base
Washington
TCM 452
25 July 1949
SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Objects
TO:
Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson AF Base, Ohio
ATTENTION: MCIAXO-3
1. In accordance with FS Regulation 200-4, subject:
Unidentified Flying Objects, dated 2 November 1948, the follow-
ing report of information received concerning the sighting
of unidentified flying objects is submitted:
a. Location and time of sighting: Ten (10) miles
northwest of Mountain Home, Idaho, at 1205 MST, 24 July 1949.
b. Weather at the time: As reported by Mountain
Home Air Force Base for 1130 PST was scattered clouds at five
(5) thousand feet, visibility thirty (30) miles.
C. Names, occupations, and addresses of witnesses:
The only individual who reported this sighting was Harry
Clark, occupation Airport Manager of Ritchie Field, Nampa,
Idaho, address Nampa, Idaho.
d. Photographs of objects if available: Photo-
graphs of objects were not available.
0. Sketches of object's configuration: The objects
were delta wings with no protrusions. The angle of the apex
as reported by Mr. Clark was between thirty (30) and forty-five
(45) degrees with the base of the triangle being a slightly
curved convex.
f. Objects sighted:
(1) Number: Seven (7) objects were sighted
flying in a V formation,
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(2) Shape: In addition to the description in
paragraph le Mr. Clark noted a dark circular
structure where the pilot normally sits.
The leading edge of this dark circular
structure was approximately one-fourth
(1/4) the distance from the apex of the
delta wing to the rear. This dark circular
structure was noted at the time Mr. Clark
was below the objects.
(3) Size: Larger than an F-51.
(4) Color: Darker than normal aluminum skin
and not shiny. Mr. Clark reported the
surface seemed to be between a light gray
and a dirty white with no markings or
diffusion of color.
(5) Speed: Faster than an F-51 and estimated
by Mr. Clark to be at least six (6) hundred
miles per hour.
(6) Heading: Mr. Clark reported that when
first sighted the formation was heading
approximately three (3) hundred degrees.
The formation passed by him and then made
a one hundred and eighty (180) degree turn
to approximately one hundred and twenty
(120) degrees.
(7) Mansuverability: Mr. Clark reported that no
maneuvers were noted other than the one
hundred and eighty (180) degree turn. The
objects did not appear to bank during the
turn, When the objects were first sighted
and before the one hundred and eighty (180)
degree turn was made, the outer wing sur-
faces appeared to move slightly.
(8) Altitude: Mr. Clark reported the formation
between eight (8) thousand five (5) hundred
and ten (10) thousand feet. When the for-
mation was first sighted Mr. Clark was
cruising at ten (10) thousand feet and
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objects were slightly below and one-fourth
(1/4) of a mile to the left of his position.
When the formation made the one hundred
and eighty (180) degree turn Mr. Clark de-
scended to eight (8) thousand five (5)
hundred feet and was below the formation
when they came back.
(9) Sound: No sound was noted from the forma-
tion,
(10) Exhaust trail or not: No exhaust trail
was visible.
8. General remarks: Mr. Clark was enroute from
Burley, Idaho, to Nampa, Idaho, in a Cub Cruiser when the ob-
jects were sighted. When the formation was first sighted they
were going in approximately the same direction as Mr. Clark and
were approximately one-fourth (1/4) of 8. mile to his left and
below. Mr. Clark was cruising at ten (10) thousand feet at
this time. He observed the formation until it made the one
hundred and eighty (180) degree turn at which time Mr. Clark
descended in his aircraft and made & ninety (90) degree turn
to the left in an effort to intercept the formation. He was
able to get below the level of the formation at eight (8)
thousand five (5) hundred feet at which time he noticed the
dark circular bulge on the bottom side of the objects. Be-
cause of their speed the flying objects soon became lost from
the sight of Mr. Clark who proceeded on to his destination.
Mr. Clark is known personally by Captain John S. Batie of this
organization who states that in his opinion Mr. Clark is B. re-
liable witness,
EARL J. LIVESAY
Lt. Col., USAF
Commanding
Copies furnished:
Chief of Staff, USAF 100M
Commander, MATS
Commanding Officer, Flight Service
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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE
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DAYTON, OHIO
20-July 1949
SUBJECT: Report of Unidentified Flying Object
TO:
Commanding General
Air Material Command
Wright-Patterson AF Base, Ohio
ATTN: MCIAX0-3
The following report of an unidentified flying object is submitted
in compliance with Flight Service Regulation 200-4. At 22028, 19 July
1949 the Bright-Patterson Flight Service Center received the following
information from Cincinnati Air Route Traffic Control Center:
At 21408, Mr Neinkirchen of 2419 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus,
Ohio, phone Jefferson 2956, telephoned Columbus Chio Municipal Airport
Control Tower to report the following information with respect to un-
identified flying object.
"a. LOCATION: Over Columbus, Ohio at 2135E.
b. WEATHER: Clear sky - visibility 15 miles.
C. NAME: Mr Neinkirchen, 2419 Cleveland Avenue,
Columbus, Ohio, phone Jefferson 2956, photographer
by trade - has worked with jet aircraft and engines.
d. PHOTOGRAPHS: None.
Co SKETCHES: None
f. OBJECT SIGNTED:
(1) NUMBER: One.
(2) SHAPE: Flying wing type, swept back wings,
tail but no noticeable nose - similar to
present day jet aircraft.
(3) SIZE: Seemed too small for one man aircraft.
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(4) COLOR: Luminous.
(5) SPEED: No estimate in MPH but was traveling
very fast.
(6) HEADING: Due East.
(7) Only observed in straight
line.
(8) ALTITUDE: 3000 to 4000 feet.
(9) SOUND: Humming noise instead of rushing noise.
(10) EXHAUST OR NOT: No exhaust."
Copy Furnished:
Charles CHARLES E. OROGAN E grogan
1 - Chief of Staff, USAF,
Lt Colonel, USAF
ATTN: Director of
Commanding
Intelligence
1 - Commander MATS, ATTN:
Chief Intelligence Divn
1 - CO Flight Service, ATTN: A-2
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SUBJECT: Report of Unidentified Flying Object
TO:
Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson AF Base, Ohio
ATTN: MCIAX0-3
The following report of an unidentified flying object is submitted
in compliance with Flight Service Regulation 200-4.
a. LOCATION AND TIME OF SIGHTING: 1750E - 1755B, 28 June 1949,
Fairfield, Ohio.
b. WEATHER AT THE TIME: 3,000 thin scattered, 10 miles visibility,
temperature 92, dew point 62, wind north-northwest 4g altimeter
29.94.
C. HAMES, OCCUPATIONS, AND ADDRESSES OF WITNESSES:
(1) Major R. L. Long, Wright-Pattersen AFB, Dayton, Chio.
(2) Unidentified Civilian, resident of Fairfield, Ohio.
d. PHOTOGRAPHS OF ORJECTS, IF AVAILABLE: None available.
e. SKETCHES OF OBJECT'S CONFIGURATION: None.
f. OBJECT SIGHTED:
(1) NUMBER: 1.
(2) SHAPE: Long tail of flame accompanied by a long tail
of smoke.
(3) SIZE: Undetermined.
(4) COLOR: Flame and smoke.
(5) SPEED: High rate.
(6) HEADING: West to East
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SUBJECT: Report of Unidentified Flying Object (29 June 1949)
(7) MANEUVERABILITY: Undetermined.
(8) ALTITUDE: Undetermined - very high.
(9) SOUND: Undetermined.
(10) EXHAUST TRAIL OR NOT: Yes.
8. GENERAL REMARKS: None.
Copy Furnished:
Charle CHARLES E. GROGAN Egrogan
1 - Chief of Staff, USAF,
Lt Colonel, USAF
ATTN: Director of
Commanding
Intelligence
1 - Commander MATS, ATTN:
Chief Intelligence Divn
1 - CO Flight Service, ATTN: A-2
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CONFIDÊNTIAL
HqMAAMA Form No. 7
(Rev. 28 Oct. 48)
CONFIDENTIAL
OLMSTED FLIGHT SERVICE CENTER
Olmsted Air Force Base
MIDDLETOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
PKB/vw
MDT 000.92
10 June 1949
SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Objects
TO:
Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio
ATTN: MC IAXO-3
1. In compliance with FS: Regulation 200-4 dated 2 November
1948 and letter, Headquarters USAF, Subject: "Reporting of In-
formation on 'Flying Discs, ⑉ dated 6 February 1948, the follow-
ing information is submitted.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION
1. Date of Sighting: 10 June 1949.
2. Time of Sighting: 0845E.
3. Where Sighted: See Par 3 b (2)
a. Ground
Not applicable.
b. Air
(1) Type aircraft, speed, altitude, direction of
flight.
T-6
150
4000 ft
330 degrees
(2) Distance and direction from city, town or known
landmark.
20 miles southwest of Boston, Mass.
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CONFIDENTIAL
MDT 000.92
Subj: Unidentified Flying Objects (10 June 49)
(3) Clock Position of object from observer's
aircraft:
1200 hrs, approximately 6 miles in front and
over aircraft.
(4) Latitude and longitude: 42°N 71° 30° W
C. Sea
Not applicable.
4. Number of objects: One (1)
a. Formation type: No formation.
5. Distance of object from observer: Six (6) miles
a. Laterally or horizontally: Perpendicular
b. Angle of elevation from horizon: 45 degrees.
C. Altitude: 30,000 feet.
6. Time in sight: Not stated.
7. Appearance of object:
a. Color: White
b. Shape: Tubular
C. Apparent construction: No opinion
d. Size: 100 feet long
8. Direction of flight: 330 degrees - 340 degrees.
9. Tactics or maneuvers: None
10. Evidence of exhaust: None
a. Color of smoke: None
b. Length and width: None
C. Odor: Unknown
d. Rate of evaporation: Unknown
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MDT 319.1
Subj: Unidentified Flying Objects
O. Does trail vary with sound: None
11. Effect on clouds: None
12. Lights: None
13. Support: None
14. Propulsion: Not observed.
a. Propeller or jet: Unknown
b. Roter: Unknown.
0. Aerodynamic vanes: Unknown
d. Visible exhaust or jet openings: Unknown
15. Control and stability: Not observed.
a. Fins: Unknown
b. Stabilizers: Unknown
(1) Size: Unknown
(2) Shape: Unknown
(3) Location: Unknown
16. Air Ducts: Not observed.
a. Slots: Unknown
b. Duct openings: Unknown
17. Speed - MPH: 150 MPH
18. Sound: Unknown
19. Was any radio antenna to be observed: Not observed.
20. Manner of disappearance: Not stated.
a. Explode
(1) Possibility of fragments: Unknown
(2) Other
3
MDT 000.92
CONFIDENTIAL
Subj: Unadentified Flying Objects
b. Faded from view: Yes
C. Disappeared behind obstacle: No
RELATIVE TO THE OBSERVER
1. Name of Observer: 1st Lt Kirshbaum.
2. Fort Devens, Massachusetts
3. Occupation: USAF
4. Place of Business: USAF
5. Hobbies: Not applicable
6. Ability to determine: Unknown
7. Reliability of observer: No opinion
8. Notes relative to observer on
a. Sightings in general: None
b. How attention was drawn to objects: Directly in
flight path.
(1) Sound: Unknown
(2) Motion: Stationary
(3) Glint of light: Glint of light on canopy.
9. Witnesses:
None
10. Comments of interrogator re intelligence and character
of person interrogated: No opinion.
RELATIVE TO RADAR SIGHTINGS
1. Re radars now operating on ground: No radar sightings.
2. If airborne, when object was sighted: Not applicable.
GENERAL
CONFIDENTIAL
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CONFIDENTIAL
MDT 000.92
Subj: Unadentified Flying Objects
1. Teletype sequences of local weather conditions:
25,000' overcast - 1200 scattered
2. Winds aloft report: Not given.
3. Local flight schedules of commercial, private and military
aircraft flying in vicinity at the time: Unknown.
4. Possibility releases of testing devices in vicinity sent
aloft by Ordnance, Navy, Air Force, Army, Weather Units, Research
Organizations or any other: Unknown.
5. If object contacted earch, obtain soil sampled within and
without depression or spot where object landed for purposes of mak-
ing comparison of soils: Unknown.
6. If object came sufficiently near other aircraft or known
objects, check surfaces with Geiger counters for possible radio-
activity. Make comparisons with other unaffected aircraft objects:
Unknown.
7. Obtain photographs: None
8. Not obtained.
9. Obtain fragments 02" physical evidence where possible: None
HOWELL P. McCORKLE
Major, USAF
Commanding
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Commander, MATS
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HAMILTON AIR FORCE BASE
HAMILTON FIELD, CALIFORNIA
4.4
SRF 319.1
2 MAY 1949
SUBJECT: Report on Unidentified Flying bjects
TO:
Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio
ATTENTION: MOIAXO-3
1. Reference Flight Service Regulation 200-4, which directs a
complete report will be rendered.
2. A copy of inclosed teletype report from this center contains
all information available to the Hamilton Flight Service Center on un-
identified flying objects. This report was received from Mr. Marvin L.
Small, a radio operator from the CAA Radio Station at Elko, Nevada, on
2. May 1949.
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Military Air Transport Service
Washington 25, D.C.
In accordance with provisions of letter, Headquarters, Air Weather
Service, subject as above, file A-2, WEA 350.05, the following report is
submitted for the period ending 15 June 1949.
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During a test hop of an RB 29, a radar operator from the 514th
Reconnaissance Squadron (VLR) Weather made the following observations; and
report:
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On Monday, the 2nd of May, 1949, WO took off in aircraft number
45-21824 for the purpose of test hopping the ship. Take off was made at
approximately 1500K. The radar Island set was turned on at approximately 1515K
and was tuned in. Guam and Rotal were picked up by radar and after about
ten (10) minutes of operation some type of interference was noticed on
the scope. It came in in the same form as a regular range marker except
that the pulses were approximately ten (10) miles apart. They only covered
the area covered by Guam plus about five (5) degrees on either side of the
island. The scope was on the one hundred (100) mile range.
As the range was reduced the interference grew larger on the scope.
On an attached sheet of paper there is a sketch of the scope as it appeared
with the interference drawn in. I do not believedthat what was picked up
on this flight was intentional jamming.
COMMENT
The operator who made the above observation is one of the 514th Reconnaissance
Squadrons' most experienced radar operators and is very proficient in the
operation of radar equipment. He checked the set after landing and could find
no malfunctions.
2B. On the 8th of June 1949, at a position of 12° 25'N and 140° 20'E,
an RB 29 aircraft from the 514th Reconnaissance Squadron made the following
sighting:
At 1109Z while flying a heading of 80 degrees, at 18500 ft on a
routine Vulture Baker weather reconnaissance mission, a white billowing
substance was sighted at an altitude of 30000 to 35000 ft. The sighting
was made by two crew members, 1st Lt. Ernest Swanson, weather observer and
M/Sgt Walter Rogers engineer. What appeared to be a traveling contrail was
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miles per hour, this speed was determined by means of triangulation, the sub-
stance was observed at a relative bearing of approximately 45 degrees to the
heading of the aircraft at a distance of 30 miles, substance disappeared
from view approximately one minute after first sighting at a relative bearing
of approximately 160 degrees. The substance was traveling in a straight line
and was definitely white, a three quarter moon made visibility excellent. No
sketches or photographs are available.
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CLASSIFICATION
NAVY DEPARTMENT
INTELLIGENCE REPORT
(Reference to this report must specify Serial No., Place and Date.)
Serial
13-49
at
Kodiak, Alaska Date
23 April
1949
(Start new series each year, i.e, 1-43, 2-43,)
From
DIO=17ND
IFI (See Special Note)
(Ship, fleet, unit, district, office, station, or person)
Make separate report for each main title.
See O. N. 1. Index Guide.
Reference DIO-17ND Secret NNI-96, Serial 4-S-48, dated 13 February 1948
(Directive, correspondence, previous related report etc., If applicable)
Source
Informants named in report
Evaluation
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Alto F-O stc.
Identify when practicable, etc.)
Ref.: A8/EN 3-10; SER.4312416-11-18-42
Subject
US/ALASKA - Esteorological Phenomona = Luminous Energy
(Nation reported on)
(Main title as par index guide)
(Subtities)
(Make separate report for each title)
BRIEF. (Here enter careful summary of report, containing substance succinctly stated; Include important facts, names, places, dates, etc.)
POSSIBLE METEOROLOGICAL OR CELESTIAL PHENOMENA.
Use this form for page 1 (original and copies.) Use the 8by 13 Inches plain fold-over GS supplied for additional pages. Forward to ONI on original and a "Hectograph Mester" copy. Officers
preparing and those forwarding reports sign the last page of original and retained file copy of reports only. Submit copies of clippings, sketches, other when practical, If practicable, prepare sketches
BRIEF:
A manifestation of luminous energy was observed on the night of
8 April 1949 passing wer the U.S. Naval Operating Base, Kodiak,
Alaskað
NOTE:
This information is as of 8 April 1949.
AF69417
SPECIAL NOTE: Inasmuch as the Intelligence File Index, 1948 Edition, does
not contain an index relative to celestial or meteorological
phenomena, as related in this report, no Index Guide Number has
been incorporated.
ENCLOSURE:
Photostatic copy of a drawing made by Paul Herring indicating
course of atmospheric disturbance on 8 April 1949.
do Deputy U.S. Marshal Paul HERRING, Kodiak, Alaska, reported to the Intelli-
gence Officer on 11 April 1949 that he observed a celestial manifestation cross-
ing the sky above the U.S. Naval Operating Ease, Kodiak, Alaska, 8 April 1949 at
approximately 2030 hours. According to Mr. HERRING, he saw a flaming greenish=
blue object plummet across the sky at an altitude of 2,500 feet at an estimated
speed of 1,500 miles per hour. This disturbance, stated Mr. HERRING, was first
observed above Anton Larson Bay, (See Enclosure (A)), moving from West to East on
a course that approximately paralleled the East=Nest runways of the U.S. Naval
on "Hectograph Master," or in @ form suitable for black and white reproductions.
Air Station, Kodiak, Alaska, and was visible for approximately 15 seconds when the
flame disappeared in the vicinity of Puffin Island, Chiniak Bay. In the opinion
of Mr. HERRING, the object was not a meteor as it was too large and there were no
sparks which are generally observed associated with such phenomena. He stated
that his first impression was that it was either a jet fighter or that an air-
craft was on fire. This opinion was dissipated when he
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DIO-17ND, Serial 13-49
23 April 1949
Subject:
US/ALASKA - Meteorological Phenomena - Luminous Energy
called the Naval Air Base and learned there were no aircraft of any description
in the air in the vicinity of the Naval Air Station.
2. Lieutenant Commander D. SHEPARD, USN, Operations Officor, U.S. Naval
Operating Baso, Kodiak, Alaska, reported that while standing near the NOB Post
Office no had observed "a strange object streaking across the sky, near Old
Woman Mountain", on 8 April 1949 at approximately 2040 hours. Lieutenant
Commander SHEPARD described the object as a reddish ball of fire approximately
two (2) feet in diameter traveling from Test to East at an estimated 2,500 feet
altitude. "The object was a brilliant color, without a tail, traveling with a
flat trajectory of decline between 21 and 20 degrees. It seemed to disintegrate
over Chiniak Bay" was Lieutenant Commander SHEPARD's report of his observation.
No opinion as to the nature of the object was advanced by Lieutenant Commander
SHEPARD.
3. Lawrence B. SHAW, taxicab driver, Arrow Cab, Kodiak, Alaska, stated that
he was enroute from the Enlisted Zens Club to the Administration Building on
8 April 1949, when he saw a strange bright blue object streak across the sky at
approximately 2035 hours. To SHAW, the object appeared to be about 1-1/2 feet
in diameter trailed by a three (3) foot streamer which was "pinkish in shading".
This object, stated SHAW, appeared in the sky over Old Woman Mountain traveling
on a West to East course at an estimated altitude of 2,500 feet. It was losing
altitude at an estimated 25 degrees and, if it continued on it's course, it
would have struck Chiniak Bay off Nyman Peninsula. To SHAW, the object appeared
to disintegrate as bright particles flew from the object as it passed beyond
Nyman Peninsula. SHAW was of the firm opinion that the object he saw was not a
meteor or shooting ster which he has seen on numerous occasions.
4. Paul KREUGER, Bus Driver, U.S. Naval Operating Base,, Kodiak, Alaska,
reported that he was driving his bus on 8 April 1949, when at 2045 hours, he
observed a strange greenish-blue object flash across the sky from the vicinity
of Old Woman L'buntain to Nyman Peninsula (Nest to East direction). KREUGER
described the object as being 1-1/2 feet in diamotor and approximately 10 feet
longo По stated the object was approximately 500 feet high as it passed over
hangar 73 of the Air Station and it would have landed in Chinisk Bay off Nyman
Peninsula but it faded from his view when it passed over the Peninsula. "It
had the appearance of a large greenish tracer shell", stated KREUGER.
5. U.S. Navy Weather Contral, U.S. Naval Operating Base, Kodiak, Alaska,
reported the weather for 8 April 1949 at 2000 hours as follows:
Ceiling:
3,000 fest, scattered clouds, 3/10 coverage.
Visibility:
15 miles.
Wind:
North=Northwost, 15 knots.
Temporature:
27 degrees.
6. No emission of noiso by the object was reported by the observers.
COMMENT:
As tho above statements are approximately the same in position, altitude,
course and time of the luminous manifestation, it's oxistence has been evaluated
as probable. However, as the shape, size and color of the object have been
variously doscribed and 0.8 unsuccessful offorts have been made to determine the
nature of the phenomena with no further information available, no valuation of
the nature of the atmospheric disturbance has been made.
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ENCLOSURE (A) TO DIO-17ND
PHOTOSTATIC COPY OF A DRAWING MADE
CONF NNI-96, SERIAL 13-49
BY PAUL HERRING INDICATING COURSE
DATED 23 APRIL 1949
OF ATMOSPHERIC DISTURBANCE ON
8 APRIL 1949.
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AREA REPORTED ON
FROM (Agency)
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Intelligence Division, laskan Air Command
DATE OF REPORT
DATE OF INFORMATION
EVALUATION
28 April 1949
14 April 1949
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Inclosed is Intelligence Report issued by the Office of Chief of Naval Operations
lated 23 April 1940, ject: - Meteorological Phenomera - Luminous
ner
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(CLASSIFICATION)
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and
#66320 1949
OPNAV-N. 1. 96-1943 (Rev.)
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CLASSIFICATION
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CONEIDENTIA
(Reference to this report must specify Serfal No., Place and Data.)
Serial
13-49
at
Kodiak. Alaska Date
23 April
1949
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Make separate report for each mein title.
See O. N. Index Guide.
Reference DIO-17ND Secret NNI-96, Serial 4-S-48, dated 13 February 1948
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Ref.: AS/EN SER.4312416-11-18-42
Subject
US/ALASKA - L'oteerological Phenomena - Luminous Energy
(Nation reported on)
(Main title as per Index guide)
(Subtities)
(Make separate report for each title)
BRIEF. (Here enter careful summary of report, containing substance succinctly stated; Include important facts, names, places, dates, etc.)
Use this form for page 1 (original and copies.) Use the 8by 13 Inches plain fold-over as supplied for additional pages. Forward to ONI en original and a "Hectograph Master" copy. Officers
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POSSIBLE METEOROLOGICAL OR CELESTIAL PHENOMENA.
BRIEF:
A manifestation of luminous energy was observed on the night of
8 April 1949 passing over the UoSo Naval Operating Base, Kodiak,
Alaska.
NOTE:
This information is as of 8 April 1949.
SPECIAL NOTE: Inasmuch as the Intelligence File Index, 1948 Edition, does
not contain an index relative to celestial or meteorological
phenomena, as related in this report, no Index Guide Number has
been incorporated.
ENCLOSURE: (A)Photostatic copy of a drawing made by Paul Herring indicating
course of atmospheric disturbance on 8 April 1949.
10 Deputy UoSo Marshal Paul HERRING, Kodiak, Alaska, reported to the Intelli-
gence Officer on ll April 1949 that he observed a celestial manifestation cross-
ing the sky above the U.S. Naval Operating Base, Kodiak, Alaska, 8 April 1949 at
approximately 2030 hours. According to Mr. HERRING, he saw a flaming greenish=
blue object plummet across the sky at an altitude of 2,500 feet at an estimated
speed of 1,500 miles per hour. This disturbance, stated Mr. HERRING, was first
observed above Anton Larson Bay, (See Enclosure (A)), moving from West to East on
a course that approximately paralleled the East-Nest runways of the U.S. Naval
on "Hectograph Master," or in a form suitable for black and white reproductions.
Air Station, Kodiak, Alaska, and was visible for approximately 15 seconds when the
flame disappeared in the vicinity of Puffin Island, Chiniak Bay. In the opinion
of Mr. HERRING, the object was not a meteor as it was too large and there were no
sparks which are generally observed associated with such phenomena. He stated
that his first impression was that it was either a jet fighter or that an air-
craft was on fire. This opinion was dissipated when he
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DIO-17ND, Serial 13-49
23 April 1949
Subject: US/ALASKA - Heteorological Phenomena 8 Luminous Energy
called the Naval Air Base and learned there were no aircraft of any description
in the air in the vicinity of the Naval Air Station.
2. Lieutenant Commander D. SHEPARD, USN, Operations Officer, U.S. Naval
Operating Base, Kodiak, Alaska, reported that while standing near the NOB Post
Office he had observed "a strange object streaking across the sky, near Old
Woman Mountain", on 8 April 1949 at approximately 2040 hours. Lieutenant
Commandor SHEPARD described the object as a reddish ball of fire approximately
two (2) feet in diameter traveling from Test to East at an estimated 2,500 feet
altitude. "The object was a brilliant color, without a tail, traveling with a
flat trajectory of decline between 21 and 20 degrees. It seemed to disintegrate
over Chiniak Bay" was Lieutenant Commander SHEPARD's report of his observation.
No opinion as to the nature of the object was advanced by Lieutenant Commander
SHEPARD.
3. Lawrence Bo SHAW, taxicab driver, Arrow Cab, Kodiak, Alaska, stated that
he was enroute from the Enlisted Vens Club to the Administration Building on
8 April 1949, when he saw a strange bright blue object streak across the sky at
approximately 2035 hours. To SHAW, the object appeared to be about 1-1/2 feot
in diameter trailed by a three (3) foot streamer which was "pinkish in shading".
This object, stated SHAW, appeared in the sky over Old Woman Mountain traveling
on a West to East course at an estimated altitude of 2,500 feet. It was losing
altitude at an estimated 25 degrees and, if it contimued on it's course, it
would have struck Chiniak Bay off Nyman Peninsula. To SHAW, the object appeared
to disintegrate as bright particles flow from the object as it passed beyond
Nyman Peninsula. SHAW was of the firm opinion that the object he saw was not &
meteor or shooting star which he has seen on numerous occasions
4. Paul KREUGER, Bus Driver, U.S. Naval Operating Base,, Kodiak, Alaska,
reported that he was driving his bus on 8 April 1949, when at 2045 hours, he
observed a strange greenish-bluo object flash across the sky from the vicinity
of Old Woman Libuntain to Nyman Peninsula (Tiest to East direction). KREUGER
described the object as being 1-1/2 feat in diameter and approximatoly 10 feet
longo Re stated the object was approximately 500 feet high as it passed over
hangar #3 of the Air Station and it would have landed in Chinisk Bay off Nyman
Peninsula but it faded from his view when it passed over the Peninsula. "It
had the appearance of a large greenish tracer shell", stated kreuger.
5. U.S. Navy Weather Central, UoSo Naval Operating Base, Kodisk, Alaska,
reported the weather for 8 April 1949 at 2000 hours as follows:
Ceiling:
3,000 feet, scattered clouds, 3/10 coverage.
Visibility:
15 miles.
Wind:
North-Northwest, 15 knots.
Temperature:
27 degrees.
B. No emission of noise by the object was reported by the observers.
COMMENT:
As the above statements are approximately the samo in position, altitude,
course and time of the luminous manifestation, it's oxistence has been evaluated
as probable. However, as the shape, sise and color of the object have been
variously describod and as unsuccessful efforts have been made to determine the
nature of the phonomena with no further information available, no valuation of
the nature' of the atmospheric disturbance has been made.
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ENCLOSURE (A) TO DIO-17ND
PHOTOSTATIC COPY OF A DRAWING MADE
CONF NNI-96, SERIAL 13-49
BY PAUL HERRING INDICATING COURSE
DATED 23 APRIL 1949
OF ATMOSPHERIC DISTURBANCE ON
8 APRIL 1949.
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CARSWELL FLIGHT SERVICE CENTER
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14 April 1949
SUBJECT: Report of Unidentified Flying Objects
TO:
Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson AP Base, Ohio
Attention: MCIAXO-3
1. In compliance with 78 Regulation 200-4, subject "Unidentified
Flying Objects" dated 2 November 1948, in reference to letter, Headquarters,
USAF, subject: "Reporting of Information on 'Flying Discs, dated
6 February 1948, the following report is submitted.
2. An unidentified flying object was seen over Fort Worth, Texas,
on 13 April 1949, at approximately 21050, by 1st Lt Robert A. Francis,
who called it to the attention of Captain Stanley Borowski. Both
officers are assigned to the Carswell Flight Service Center, Carswell
Air Force Base, Fort Worth, Texas.
3. Subject officers had just returned from a local flight and
were standing by their aircraft on the flight line. The weather at
time object was sighted reported by Carswell Air Force Base was clear
and visibility of eight miles. No photographs are available. Object
was round and in the shape of a ball, very silver in color. It was
traveling at a tremendous rate of speed, estimated to be over 1000
miles per hour, altitude was very hard to judge and cannot be estimated
correctly; however, object seemed to be clearly visible. Lieutenant
Francis saw the object appear on the horizon in the north northwest
direction, it seemed to fly horizontally in the direction of south
southeast. It did not appear to burn out, but suddenly disappeared.
No sound was heard. The exhaust trail seemed to be eperoximately three
times the size of the object and also was silver in color. The exhaust
consisted of silver streaks and star shaped figures. The object definitely
did not appear to be & jet or meteor. Its speed was far in oxcess of
any jet speed witnessed by officers. The entire sighting took place
in a matter of a few seconds. A check of the Carswell Flight Service
flight following racks showed no jet aircraft flying in this area at
time object was sighted.
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SUBJECT: Information of Unidentified Flying Object.
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ATTENTION: MCIAXO-3.
1. In accordance with letter, Headquarters, USAF, subject:
"Reporting of Information on "Flying Discs"," dated 6 February 1948
and Flight Service Regulation 200-4, the following information of
unidentified flying object is forwarded as received by March Flight
Service Center from Air Route Traffic Control, Los Angeles.
8.6 1st Lt. John T. Smith, pilot of Air Force 7346, T-11
on a round robin flight from Fresno Air Terminal, California to Los
Angeles and return, reported that he was circled by a jet propelled
blimp while over Sandberg Pass, about 40 miles south of Bakersfield,
California at 2030 P. 28 February 1949. The speed of the object was
estimated at 500 MPH, flying at an altitude of nine thousand feet.
The object then disappeared on a. heading of 180°.
b. Weather reported for Sandberg Pass at 2030 P was twenty
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bility variable due to scattered stratas drifting over station.
Conditions radically changing.
0. No other information of object's size, shape, speed, or
color, is available.
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17 February 1949
SUBJECT: Project "Sign"
TO
: Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio
ATTN: Chief, Intelligence Department
1. On page 46 of the (British) Inter-Services Aircraft
Recognition Journal for November 1948 (Vol 3 No. 4) appears a
photograph bearing the following caption:
"Flying Saucer, original, U.S. Navy, for
the use of, The Chance-Vought V-173 or XF5U-1
was designed for speed range from zero to 550
m.p.h. -- ideal for carrier work. There is no
sign of it in service yet."
2. Reference publication is unclassified, however its
distribution is limited to personnel of the British Armed Forces.
No copies at present are available in this office.
3. Outline tracing of the above photo is attached.
FOR THE COMMAND ING GENERAL:
STANLEY Q. WENTZ
Incl
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Note as
Chief, Intelligence Division
described above.
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SUBJECT: Unidentified Aerial Objects Vicinity of San Andres Islands,
Caribbean Sea
TO:
Commanding General
Military Air Transport Service
Washington 25, D. C.
ATTENTION: AC/S, A-2
1. In accordance with Restricted letter, Headquarters, 2108th Air
Weather Group, subject: Report on Information on "Flying Discs", dated
24 March 1948, the following report is submitted.
2. At 2030 hours on 8 February 1949, Captain McBride of the S. S.
Antigua, A United Fruit vessel, berthed at Cristobal pier area, Canal
Zone, was interviewed by Intelligence personnel, Caribbean Air Command,
concerning three aerial objects sighted by officers of his ship on voy-
age to Canal Zone from New Orleans, Louisiana.
3. Captain McBride stated that the first object, which appeared to
be a disc, was sighted at 1630 on 6 February 1949 at 12 degrees 30 minutes
north latitude, 81 degrees 10 minutes west latitude, in the close vicinity
of the San Andres Islands. The S. S. Antigua's course was 152 degrees at
16 knots. When sighted, the object was at an altitude of 60 degrees from
the horizon as determined by the ship's sextant in the direction of 120
degrees. As it passes directly over the ship, several officers described
it as a round, silver-colored sphere. Although McBride had difficulty in
determining its height, he estimated the diameter as 12 to 14 inches. As
it passed overhead, bearing 310 degrees, it changed color from silver to
yellow to red and went out of sight in the dusk at an altitude of 22 de-
29. grees. The wind at the time was estimated at force four, approximately
4. At 1700 on the same date two more objects were sighted, one off
the port bow at an altitude between 50 and 60 degrees, and the other off
the starboard bow bearing 201 degrees at an altitude of 47 degrees. Both
disappeared power. abeam in the dusk. None showed any luminousity or motivating
5. The circumstances described suggest a possibility that these
objects are some type of weather balloons. A study made by this head-
quarters of the prevailing winds at all altitudes during the period 4-6
February 1949 virtually eliminate any possibility of a radiosonde instru-
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attached to the discs, it seems improbable that a radiosonde train might
have been involved. There is a possibility that a balloon broke free
prior to release and subsequently developed a leak which caused it to
drift into the area of the sighting. However, none of these possibili-
ties account for the sighting of three objects within a thirty minute
period.
6. On 7 February 1949 two Russian 300-ton sloops (Omar and Blesk)
arrived at Colon, Republic of Panama, from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands,
enroute to Valdivostok via Honolulu, Hawaii. The backtrack computation
of wind and course and point of sighting lend a possibility that the
objects were in free flight after release from these ships which followed
a direct course from St Thomas to Colon. These two vessels are present-
ly awaiting repairs at Colon. Two other vessels of the same type are
presently in St Thomas undergoing repairs. Any further developments will
be reported promptly.
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WRIGHT-PATTERSON FLIGHT SERVICE CENTER
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE
DAYTON, OHIO
7 February 1949
SUBJECT: Report of Unidentified Flying Object
TO:
Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson AF Base, Ohio
ATTN: MCIAXO-3
The following report of an unidentified flying object is submitted
in compliance with Flight Service Regulation 200-4.
8. LOCATION AND TIME OF SIGHTING: Godman AFB, Ft Knox, Kentucky,
02508, 7 February 1949.
b. WEATHER AT THE TIME:
(1) 02305 Weather: Clear 10 miles visibility, 31.63 MB,
temperature 31, dew point 29, wind VNW at 7, Kolaman
Setting 29.99.
(2) 0330E Weather: Clear 10 miles visibility, 31.69 MB,
temperature 29, dew point 26, wind NW at 4g Kolzman
Setting 30.01.
C. NAMES, OCCUPATIONS, AND ADDRESSES OF WITNESSES:
(1) Sgt Donald E. Ledbetter, Tower Operator, Ft Knox, Kentucky.
(2) PFC Richard 0. Dumphy, Weather Observer, Ft Knox, Kentucky.
(3) PFC Richard E. Peterman, Weather Observer, Ft Knox, Kentucky.
(4) Cpl Charles L. Rogers, occupation unknown, Ft Knox, Kentucky.
d. PHOTOGRAPHS OF OBJECTS, IF AVAILABLE: None available.
G. SKETCHES OF OBJECT'S CONFIGURATION: None.
CONFIDSNTIAL
GONFIDENTIAL
7 Feb 49
Subject: Report of Unidentified Flying Object
f. OBJECT SIGHTED:
(1) NUMBER: One.
(2) SHAPE: No report.
(3) SIZE: No report.
(4) COLOR: Bright green, yellow, red.
(5) SPEED: Unknown.
(6) HEADING: SW from Godman Field.
(7) MANEUVERABILITY: Object appeared to be rotating.
(8) ALTITUDE: Horisontal angle 242.5°, vertical angle 03.6°.
(9) SOUND: No report.
(10) EXHAUST TRAIL OR NOT: None.
g. GENERAL REMARKS:
(1) At 0250E, bright object sighted SW of Ft Knox, Kentucky
by weather observers. Traced on Theodolite. Object
appeared to be rotating with green, yellow and red colors.
The object was getting dismer as time passed.
(2) At 0310E, object disappeared in SW completely after a
series of bright flashes.
Copy Purnished:
CLARK L. MILLER
1- - Chief of Staff, USAF,
Lt Colonel, USAF
ATTN: Director of
Commanding
Intelligence
1- Commander MATS, ATTN:
Chief Intelligence Divn
1 - CO Flight Service, ATTN: A-2
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7 February 9 1949
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AT-542
Unidentified flying object report.
USAF
7 Feb 1949 0250 eastern. Weather at the time: 0230
Location and time of sighting: Godman AFB Ft Knoxist
eastern weather clear 10 miles visibility 1016.3 MB, temp
31, dew point 29, wind west north west at 7, Kolzman
setting 29.99. 0330 eastern weather: clear 10 miles
ACTION
visibility 1016.9 MB, temp 29, dew point 26, wing north
west at 4, Kolzman setting 30.01.
Names occupations and addresses of witnesses:
Sgt Donald E Ledbetter Tower Operator Fort Knox Ky, PFC INFO
Richard G Dumphy Weather Observer Fort Knox Ky, PFC Richard
E Peterman Weather Observer Fort Knox Ky, Cpl Charles L
Rogers occupation unknown Fort Knox Ky.
OIN
Photographs of objects if available: none available.
number: 1. Shape: no report, size: no report,color:
Sketches of objects configuration: none.
green yellow red, speed: unknown, heading: south west from
Godman Field, maneuverability: object appeared to
attitude, horizontal angle 242.5 degrees, vertical
03.6 degrees. Sound: no report, exhaust trail or not: none.
General remarks: at 0250 eastern bright object sighted south
west of Fort Knox Ky by weather observers. Traced on
Theodolite. Object appeared to be rotating with green,
yellow and red colors. The object were dimmer as time
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completely after a series of bright flashes.
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SUBJECT: Report of Sighting of Unidentified Phenomenon
TO
: Commanding General
Far East Air Forces
APO 925
ATTN: AC/S, A-2
1. In accordance with the provisions of letter, Headquarters,
United States Air Force, subject: "Reporting of Information on 'Flying
Discs'", 26 February 1948, the following information is forwarded:
a. Inclosures 1, 2 and 3 are reports received by the Japanese
Central Meteorological Observatory in Tokyo. The observations indicated
in these reports were taken by Japanese Weather personnel at the respective
stations.
CC MATS
b. Inclosure 4 indicates the location of the stations which
observed the object and it's probable path and point of explosion or
disappearance.
C. Inclosures 5 and 6 are surface synoptic charts showing the
weather existing over Japan at 0600Z and 1200Z on 25 January, which times
are approximately four and one half (4) hours before and one and one half
(11) hours after the unidentified object was sighted.
C. No information has been received other than that reported by
the Japanese.
6 Incls:
1. Rpt - Fukushima
2. Rpt - Iida, Suwa and Nagano
3. Rpt - Takayama and Gifu
4. Chart. - Observation and Path
5. Wx Chart- 250600Z
6. Wx Chart- 251200Z
CC: Commanding General
Military Air Transport Service
Washington 25, D.C.
ATTN: Chief, Intelligence Div.
CONFIDENTIAL
REPORT ON AN ABNORMAL PHENOMENON
Jan. 28, 1949.
cMo., Tokyo
A telegram was received from the Fukushima Weather Station
(37°45'N. 140°28'E) stating as follows:
At about 7.30 p.m., a glow pale in colour was seen flying
from northwest toward southeast, which fell with a roar like
thunder. The spot of descent seems to be Nakagori Village, Tamura
County to the east of Koriyama (37°24'N. 140°23'E). Probably, it
was a meteor. The detailed state is now under investigation.
Incl 12
ADDITIONAL REPORT ON THE GLOW PHENOMENON ON 25TH
Jan. 27th, 1949.
cMo., Tokyo
In addition to the previous report on the glow from the
Takayama Weather Station, we have received reports also from
the other stations on the same phenomenon, stating as follows:
1. Iida Weather Station.
Last night, we have observed in this district a phenomenon,
probably be a fall of meteor. The following is the report for
it.
At Iida, at 19h 46m 30s, a pale glow was observed in the
direction of Northeast at an altitude of 35° above the horizon,
which moved almost horizontally through north toward west and
then disappeared. This glow was as great as one and a half of
the moon in diameter with considerable brightness. At about
19h 50m, a heavy sound was heard and doors trembled. This pheno-
menon have been observed in many places in the district of this
station, of which report will be made after investigation.
2. Suwa Weather Station.
At 19h 50m on 25th, a pale glow like meteor with a sound was
observed at Suma. This glow appeared in a distance of a few
degree to the north-north-east of Betelguese in the Orion Constel-
lation and moved almost to southeast, attaining its maximum
brightness at an altitude of about 60° above horizon. It shined
with palish white colour, the intensity of which was such that
objects on the ground near the observer were clearly discernible
for a moment illuminated by it. Thereafter, it became yellowish
in colour, then yellowish red passing a point in the southwest
and at an altitude of about 40°, and finally disappeared. The
time elapsed for the above was 3 or 4 seconds. About 1 minute
thereafter, a sound resembling to a distant thunder was heard,
which continued for about 15 seconds.
3. Nagano Weather Station.
At about 19h 50m on January 25th, a phenomenon, probably be
a meteor, with a sound like that of explosion was observed in
many places near this station. According to the observation taken
by Yasuo Miyamoto, a member of this station, a glow appeared
in the direction of east-south-east and at a point of medium
altitude above horizon, which moved sending out palish white
light toward a point in the direction of west-south-west, where
it disappeared below the horizon. This glow continued about
5 minutes. About 3 minutes thereafter, a sound like that of
explosion was heard in the direction of west-south-west.
Incl
REPORT OF AN ABNORMAL PHENOMENON
Jan. 26, 1949.
cMo., Tokyo.
A telegram was received from the Takayama Weather Station
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Att about 7.40 p.m. on 25th, a remarkable glow was experienced
to the southeast of this station. This glow moved southwest-
wards and then disappeared followed by a. sound like thunder
after a few minutes. This sound was rather loud in the vicinity
of Osaka Town near this station. According to a report from
Miya Village, the glow appeared there almost overhead and, a
few minutes later, a. sound resembling to thunder was heard
from the south. Summing up the reports by eye-witnesses, this
phenomenon might be the explosion of a meteor.
Also at Gifu, a glow was seen to the north-north-east at
about the same instance as above, while in the Nagoya District
Central Méteorological Observatory, no such & phenomenon was
observed.
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STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
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MATS A-2, ATTN: Capt. Hathaway
DATE: 7 February 1949
AACS/A-2/CCR/m1b/2113
FROM : AACS A-2
COMMENT NO. 1
SUBJECT:
Sighting of Unidentified Air Object
Following information received from the 1810th AACS Group, Hickam AFB, re-
garding the sighting of an unidentified air object, is quoted for your informa-
tion:
"ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO CHECK CHARLIE FIVE FOUR SUSPECTED OF RELEASING
SIGHTED OBJECT BUT NO CHARLIE FIVE FOUR CONTACTED OR IN AREA AT ONE FOUR
ZERO SEVEN LOCAL TIME PD HOWEVER THERE WERE TWO ROGER FIVE DOGS IN AREA
WHICH IS NAVAL DESIGNATION FOR CHARLIE FIVE FOUR PD ONE LANDED AT ONE FIVE
ZERO SIX BEARING NUMBER ZERO EIGHT SEVEN SEVEN AND TAKE OFF HAD BEEN FROM
EWA MARINE BASE PD NOT LIKELY IN THE AREA AT ONE FOUR ZERO SEVEN PD SECOND
ROGER FIVE DOG LANDED AT ONE FIVE FOUR EIGHT PD NUMBER SIX FOUR EIGHT SIX
PD ALSO DEPARTED FROM EWA AND NOT LIKELY IN AREA PD ONLY OTHER CONTACT WAS
CHARLIE FIVE FOUR AT ZERO NINE ZERO NINE LOCAL TIME AND WAS TRANS-PAC SHIP
DEPARTING FOR JOHNSTON ISLAND PD IN VIEW OF LARGE NUMBER OF AIR FIELDS IN
THIS AREA IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT OTHER CONTACTS WITH
OTHER TOWERS WERE MADE AT THE TIME PD HOWEVER HICKAM CONTACTS DO NOT REVEAL
ANY FURTHER INFO."
ERNEST S. MOON
Colonel, USAF
Assistant Chief of Staff
Intelligence & Security
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STANDARD FORM NO. 64
SEUREI
Office Memorandum
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO
:
MATS A-2, ATTN: Capt. Hathaway
DATE: 8 February 1949
AACS/A-2/CCR/m1b/2113
FROM : AACS A-2
COMMENT NO. 1
SUBJECT:
Sighting of "Flying Discs"
A strong possibility exists that the "flying disc" might have been a piece of
cardboard, or light metallic substance carried aloft by the funneled air currents
over Hickam.
The nearby cane fields give off a considerable amount of moisture, thereby
creating a "dead space." The prevailing winds striking this area are directed up-
ward over the field, and hence could carry inanimate objects up with them.
Then, too, the altitude given could be considerably off, inasmuch as the ob-
ject sighted was thin. Judging heights of such objects is difficult enough, even
if the object were 3- 4 feet in thickness.
Suggest you check records of Air Weather Service for confirmation of wind
peculiarities over Hickam.
2 Incls
1. Cy ltr, 1810th AACS Gp,
CHARLES
C.
ROBINSON
8 Jan 49, w/2 ind
Captain, USAF
2. Cy msg, 71st AACS Gp,
050330Z Jan
Checked with AWS and found updrafts occur
in this area but not of sufficient intensity To induce
movement described in correspondence attached.
Jane
M.H.
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AIRWAYS AND AIR COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE
HEADQUARTERS, 1810th AACS GROUP
APO 953, c/o PM, San Francisco, California
C-1/bc
AACS 350.09
8 January 1949
SUBJECT: Sighting of "Flying Disc"
THRU:
Commanding Officer
1808th AACS Wing
APO 925, c/o PM
San Francisco, California
ATTN: A-2
TO:
Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright Patterson AFB
Dayton, Ohio
ATTN: MCIAXO-3
1. In compliance with directives received from higher headquarters,
forwarded herewith is complete information as received from a witness who
viewed an object presumed to be a "flying disc" over Hickam Field. This
object was first seen by Capt. Paul R. Stoney, AO 36278, on 4 January
1949 at 1407 local time and went out of sight at approximately 1435 local
time. The object was first sighted by Capt. Stoney when it was approxi-
mately 25 miles due east of Hickam. There were scattered clouds at 3500
feet (base) and the visibility at the time was approximately 20 miles plus.
Capt. Stoney is the Assistant S-2 Officer of the 1810th AACS Group located
at Hickam Field, T. H., and is also a twin-engine pilot. No photographs
are available due to the fact that Capt. Stoney was not in possession of a
camera at the time and had no idea that he would have sufficient time to
procure one. In the words of Capt. Stoney, the object appeared to be a
large round piece of flat white cardboard, oscillating continually. The
object sighted was the only one seen and appeared to approximate the size
of an AT-6. Capt. Stoney stated that the object seemed to be extremely
white on the underside, while the topside portion of the object seemed to
have a dark, non-reflecting surface. The speed of the object was approxi-
mated at 85 miles per hour. Capt. Stoney further stated that the object
circled the area, making right circles and left circles at approximately
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AACS 350.09
Subject: Sighting of "Flying Disc"
8 January 1949
3000 feet, continually gaining altitude and then suddenly departed, still
climbing on a straight course of 25 degrees magnetic. It is the opinion
of the witness that the object had limited maneuverability, and that no
audible sound emanated from the object. There was no exhaust trail visible.
2. The witness was much impressed by the brilliance of the whiteness
of the underside of the object and stated that prior to the disappearance
of the object at a distance of 40 to 50 miles from Hickam Field, the object
still seemed to give off a blinking whitish reflection and, according to the
witness, this blinking seemed to go on and off with decided regularity.
3. Capt. Stoney reported the presence of a C-54 type aircraft in the
vicinity of Hickam Field at the time of the initial sighting of the object,
and he stated that he was almost convinced that this object was released
from or by this C-54 aircraft.
4. Capt. Stoney reported that, at all times and during the departure
of the object, the undulation of the object was extremely rhythmical and
that this rhythmical cycle was completed approximately once every second.
5. When object ultimately departed on a straight course, it appeared
to increase speed and also to increase the angle of climb so that the angle
of climb approximated 25 degrees. Witness stated that it was extremely
difficult to approximate the rate of speed during departure due to the dis-
tance involved and the intermittency of the reflection. Witness stated
that it was his opinion that this object was under absolute control at all
times and that definite gyrations were being executed. The turns were ex-
tremely wide and decisive.
6. The opinion of Capt. Stoney on this subject is considered to be
worthy of consideration as this officer is an extremely cool and level-
headed person, who is not given to the making of rash statements or using
poor judgment.
7. In the event that further information is desired by your headquar-
ters concerning the object as reported, this headquarters will be ready to
cooperate in every way possible.
FOR THE COMMANDING OFFICER:
/s/ George E. Murray
GEORGE E. MURRAY
Captain, USAF
Security & Intelligence Officer
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HQ 1808TH AACS WING, APO 925, c/o PM, San Francisco, California,
17 January 1949
TO: Commanding General, Airways & Air Communications Service,
Washington 25, D.C., Attn: A/C of S, A-2
This written report confirms information contained in Priority
radio, DTG 050330Z Jan, of the 1810th AACS Group.
FOR THE COMMANDING OFFICER:
/s/ Elton D. Vaughan
ELTON D. VAUGHAN
Major, SIG C (USAF)
A/C of S, A-2
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2d Ind
SUBJECT: Sighting of "Flying Disc"
Hq Airways and Air Communications Service, Washington 25, D. C.
TO: Commanding General, Air Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson AF Base,
Dayton, Ohio, ATTENTION: MCIAXO-3
1. Foregoing correspondence is forwarded in compliance with Hq USAF
Letter, subject: "Reporting of Information on 'Flying Discs,'" dated 26
February 1948, as amended by Hq USAF Letter, same subject, dated 26 Feb-
ruary 1948.
2. The attention of the 1808th AACS Wing has been invited to the
above-referenced Hq USAF Letters, with particular emphasis on the correct
routing of information pertaining to the sighting of "Flying Discs."
FOR THE COMMANDING GENERAL:
ERNEST S. MOON
Colonel, USAF
Assistant Chief of Staff
Intelligence & Security
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FROM: 71 AACS GP HICKAM AFB
TO : HQ AACS
INFO: 1808 AACS WG, PAC AIR COMD
FOLLOWING REPORT SUBMITTED BY MEMBER OF THIS COMMAND CONCERNING SEEMING
FLYING DISC PD OBJECT FIRST CITED BY CAPT STONEY RPT STONEY THIS COMMAND AT ONE
FOUR ZERO SEVEN LOCAL TIME ON FOUR JAN FOUR NINE PD THE DISAPPEARANCE OF OBJECT
AT ONE FOUR THREE FIVE LOCAL TIME PD OBJECT FIRST CITED SIX MILES DUE EAST OF HICKAM
FIELD WITH SCATTERED CLOUDS AT THREE FIVE ZERO ZERO FEET AND VISIBILITY OF TWO
ZERO MILES PLUS PD OBJECT APPEARED TO BE LARGE ROUND PIECE OF FLAT WHITE CARDBOARD
OSCILATING AND APPROXIMATELY THE SIZE OF ABLE TARE SIX PD EXTREMELY WHITE
UNDERSIDE AND DARD NON REFLECTED TOPISDE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY EIGHT FIVE
MILES PER HOUR PD CIRCLED AREA APPROXIMATELY ONE FIVE MINUTES GAINING ALTITUDE
ALL THE TIME AND FINALLY DEPARTED WHILE STILL CLIMBING ON ABLE STRAIGHT COURSE
OF TWO FIVE DEGREES MAGNETIC PD MANEUVERABILITY WAS LIMITED CMA NO AUDIBLE SOUND
AND NO EXHAUST TRAIL VISIBLE PD WITNESS BELIEVES OBJECT WAS RELEASED FROM CHARLIE
FIVE FOUR AIRCRAFT IN VICINITY OF HICKAM AT TIME OF INITIAL SIGHTING PD OBJECT
UNDULATED RHYTHMICALLY COMPLETING CYCLE APPROXIMATELY EVERY SECOND PD OBJECT
SEEMED TO BE UNDER CONTROL AT ALL TIMES PD DEFINITE GYRATIONS BEING EXECUTED PD
TURNS WERE EXTREMELY WIDE PD NO PHOTOGRAPHS AVAILABLE PD COMPLETE ALSO TO CG
AIR MATERIEL COMMAND WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB DAYTON OHIO ATTN MCIAXO RPT MCIAXO
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HEADQUARTERS, 1501ST AIR TRANSPORT WING
PACIFIC DIVISION - MILITARY AIR TRANSPORT SERVICE
FAIRFIELD-SUISUN AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA
D/AC/dwm
19 January 1949
SUBJECT: Project "SIGN"
TO:
Commanding General
Military Air Transport Service
Andrews Air Force Base
Washington 25, D. C.
ATEN: Chief, Intelligence Division
In compliance with instructions from Pacific Division, MATS, there
is transmitted herewith a report of an unidentified aerial object. The
Essential Elements of Information Form together with three attachments
thereto are enclosed. Copies of the report have been forwarded to:
Headquarters, USAF, Attention: Director of Intelligence
Headquarters, Air Materiel Command, Attention: MCIAXO-3
Headquarters, Pacific Division, MATS, Attention: Chief,
Intelligence Division.
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atten ARTHUR CONRADI Comadign JR.
EEI Form
Major,
USAF
Chief of Intelligence
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# STATEMENT *
12 January 1949
At the request of Chief of Intelligence, the undersigned wishes
to describe as accurately as possible his impressions of the brief ap-
pearance of an unknown illuminated object which appeared over Fairfield-
Suisun AFB at 2015 PST on 3 December 1948. The object first shot into
view about 2 miles north of the control tower, flying at a low altitude
between 500 and 1000 feet, climbing on a low trajectory, with a speed
estimated at something in excess of 400 miles per hour. Immediately
after sighting, this observer rushed to the east side of the tower. By
this time the object was estimated to have not more than 1500 feet of
altitude and its speed had slowed for several seconds to perhaps two-
hundred (200) miles per hour. The observer can recall that at this
stage the object had a very slight undulating or bouncing motion.
When its position oriented with a line between the tower and the air
freight terminal, but a slight distance east of the terminal, the ob-
ject took an almost vertical rise or climb and levelled off again at
an estimated three thousand feet. At that time the other control
tower operator on duty continued watching the object while this ob-
server telephoned the AACS operations officer residing on the base in
hopes he might be able to get a look at it. The other tower operator
reported the object almost immediatly afterwards started a fast climb
toward the south-southeast and reached about twenty thousand feet, at
which point he lost sight of it. The undersigned never saw the object
again after going for the telephone.
Pertinent information is that the light was clearly seen with the
naked eye, brilliant but by no means blinding. In size it was comp-
arable to one of Fairfield-Suisun AFB's high-intensity runway lights.
The observer is convinced it was not an aircraft navigation light. The
night was clear, and the wind was indicating southwest at 10 miles per
hour on tower instruments.
I certify and affirm that the information herein is true and ac-
curate to the best of my knowledge and ability.
CERTIFIED TRUE COPY
/s/ Bruce Earlin McFarland
Cellur ARTHUR CONRADI Camada JR
/t/ Bruse Earlin McFarland
PFC, USAF
1901 AACS Squadron
Fairfield-Suisun AFB, Calif.
Major, USAF
Chief of Intelligence
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OBJECT CAME INTO VIEW AT AN ALT.
OF 500-1000 FEET TRAVE LLING ATAN
ESTIMATED SPEED OVER 400 MPH
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LOCATION OF DIVERSION DAM
WATER WELLS RADIO RANGE
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MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
FAIRFIELD -SUISUN AIR FORCE BASE
NEAR FAIRFIELD, CALIFORNIA
FAIRFIELD
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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION
(Re Sightings of Unidentified Aerial
Objects)
PROJECT "SIGN"
1. Date of Sighting:
3 December 1948
2. Time of sighting
(Zonal by 24 hr clock)
2015 hours Pacific Standard Time
3. Where sighted:
a. Ground:
(1) City, town:
Object was sighted by personnel in the Fairfield-Suisun AFB
Control tower.
(2) Distance and direction from city or town
road, intersections, etc.
Fairfield-Suisun AFB Control tower is located in the center
of the AF Base and 5.5 miles east of the town of Fairfield,
California.
(3) From building (story), yard, etc.
Personnel sighted the object while standing inside the
control tower 50 feet above ground level.
(4) Map coordinates (if feasible) showing
latitude and longitude:
North latitude 38° 16
West Longitude 121° 56°
b. Air
(1) Type aircraft, speed, altitude, direction of flight:
Not applicable
(2) Distance and direction from city or town
or known landmark:
Not applicable
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(3) Clock position of object from observer's aircraft:
Not applicable
(4) Latitude and longitude:
Not applicable
c. Sea:
(1) Latitude and longitude:
Not applicable
(2) Proximity to land!
(Name city, country, etc)
Not a pplicable
4. Number of objects:
a. Formation type (if any)
(sketch if possible)
One object was sighted.
5. Distance of object from observer:
a. Laterally or horizontally:
The object was first sighted at a distance of two miles; it
proceeded toward the observer and passed within 500-800 yards
of the tower, then climbed out of sight.
b. Angle of elevation from horizon:
Approximately 20° when first sighted, then it chimbed out of sight.
C.. Altitude:
Altitude was 500 to 1000 feet when first sighted, then it climbed
out of sight at approximately 20,000 feet.
6. Time in sight:
Approximately 25 seconds.
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7. Appearance of object:
a. Color:
Object was a colorless white light.
b. Shape (sketch if possible):
Round light 30 inches in diameter.
30"
c. Apparent construction (translucent):
Looked like a searchlight with the light intensity of a
runway light.
d. Size:
(1) Estimated Size:
Approximately 30 inches diameter.
(2) Size as it appeared from observer's view:
(Compared to known object)
About the size of a 30" diameter searchlight.
8. Direction of flight:
NNW to SSE
9. Tactics or maneuvers:
a. Vertical ascent or descent, borizontal, oscillating, fluttering
evasive, aggressive, erratic, etc.
Came over horizon from altitude of 500 to 1000 feet and when opposite
the control tower seemed to slow down then climbed to about 3,000 feet,
seemed to hesitate again and then climbed almost vertically out of sight
at an altitude estimated to be 20,000 feet. See description contained
in statement in paragraph 8 of the General section below.
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10. Evidence of exhaust:
a. Color of smoke:
No exhaust was observed.
b. Length and width:
None observed.
c. Odor (if any):
No odor was detected by the observers inside the control tower.
d. Rate of evaporation:
None.
e. Does trail vary with sound?
(spurts)
No trail observed.
11. Effect on clouds:
a. Opened path thru clouds:
No clouds were present where the object climbed.
b. Formed cloud or mists:
No cloud or mists were formed.
c. Reflected on cloud:
No reflections were observed.
d. Shown thru cloud:
No clouds were between observer and object at any time.
12. Lights:
a. Reflected or attached:
The object itself resembled a light.
b. Luminous:
The object shone with the brightness of a high-intensity runway
light.
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c. Blinked on and off in relation to speed:
Object was a steady light.
13. Support:
a. Wings:
No wings were observed on the object.
b. Aerodynamic lift of fuselage:
No fuselage was observed.
c. Vertical jet:
No jet was observed.
d. Rotating cylinder or cone:
No cylinder or come was observed.
e. Aerostatic lift (balloon or diriçible):
No aerostatic lift condition was observed.
14. Propulsion:
a. Propeller or jet:
No propeller or jet was observed.
b. Rotor:
No rotor was observed.
C. Aerodynamic vanes (flapping or oscillating)
(Katzmayer effect):
No aerodynamic vanes were observed.
d. Visible exhaust or jet openings:
No exhaust or jet openings were observed.
15. Control and stability
a. Fins:
No fins were observed.
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b. Stabilizers
No stabilizers of any kind were observed.
16. Air Ducts:
a. Slots:
No slots were observed.
b. Duct openings:
No duct openings were observed.
17. Speed-MPF:
Came over the horizon from NNW at approximately 400 MPH slowed to
approximately 200 MPH and then climbed at 400-500 MPH out of sight.
18. Sound:
a. Continuous whine or buzz:
No sound of any kind was heard by the observer.
b. Roar, whistle, whoosh:
No sound was heard.
C. Intermittent:
No sound was heard.
19. Was any radio antenna to be observed, i.e., (any projections or
extensions that might presumably be constued as such):
No radio antenna of any description was observed.
20. Manner of disappearance:
a. Explode:
The object did not explode.
(1) Possibility of fragments:
No fragments were observed or could be found from the object.
(2) Other physical evidence:
No other physical evidence of the object could be found.
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b. Faded from view:
The object climbed out of sight.
C. Disappeared behind obstacle:
The object elimbed out of sight in a clear sky.
Relative to the Observer
1. Names of observers:
Joseph Don Delafayette
Bruce Earlin McFarland
Sgt AF 12106504
Pfc AF 16278687
Honorably discharged from the
service 6 December 1948.
2. Address:
DelaFayette
McFarland
R.D. 1, Ballston Spa
1901st AACS Squadron
New York
Fairfield-Suisun AFB, California
3. Occupation:
DeLafayette - Unknown
McFarland - Control tower operator
4. Place of business:
a. Employer or employee:
DeLafayette - Unknown
McFarland - USAF
5. Hobbies:
a. Time engaged in hobby (experience)
Is observer amateur astronomer, pilot, engineer, etc.
DeLafayette - Unknown
McFarland - Pfc McFarland, prior to
military service, was for three years
a radio announcer and was well trained
as an announcer of sporting events.
No other hobbies are engaged in by Pfc
McFarland.
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6. Ability to determine:
a. Color:
Both observers are required by high physical requirements to know
colors.
b. Speed of moving objects:
Observers are constantly required to estimate the spped of moving
aircraft in the course of their normal duties.
c. Size at distance:
Observers are constantly required to estimate the size and distance of
objects in the course of their normal duties.
7. Reliability of observer:
a. Sources:
(1) Neighbors:
Both observers are considered fully reliable, competent airmen
by their fellow NCO's.
(2) Police Dept:
No police record on the observers.
(3) FBI records:
No FBI records on the observers.
(4) Employer:
AACS officer in charge of the observers consider them high type
individuals fully qualified both mentally and physically for
control tower duty; they are considered competent, reliable
observers psychologically stable.
E. Notes relative to observer on:
a. Sightings in general:
Both observers are considered competent, reliable and psychologi-
cally stable.
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b. How attention was drawn to objects:
(1) Sound:
No
(2) Motion:
Yes
(3) Glint of light:
Yes
9. Witnesses:
a. Addresses:
No other witnesses could be found. The object was in view too short
a time to obtain the observations of other personnel.
10. Comments of interrogator re intelligence and character of person
interrogated:
Both observers are considered competent, reliable and psychologically
stable. Pfc McFarland has a General Classification Test Schore of 143.
Relative to Radar Sightings
No radar sightings of the object were made or could be obtained.
GENERAL
1. Teletype sequences of local weather conditions:
3 December 1948 at 2030 Pacific Standard Time, Fairfield-Suisun Air Force
Base, Ceiling 3000 feet scattered 15 miles visibility, 1014.6 millibars,
temperature 44°, dewpoint 32° F, wind 10 MPH from the west, Altimeter
setting 29.95 inches.
2. Winds aloft report:
Winds aloft sequence for 0323158 December 1948 follows: SUU 21 02312
2513 22809 3109 43213 3016 63017 3019 82920 2923 03022 23017 42823.
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3. Local flight schedules of commercial, private and military aircraft
flying in vicinity at the time:
No flying was scheduled or observed in the vicinity of the Fairfield-
Suisun Air Force Base at the time of the observation.
4. Possible releases of testing devices in vicinity sent aloft by Ordnance,
Navy, Air Force, Army, Weather Units, Research Organizations or
any other:
A winds-aloft balloon was released 35-45 minutes prior to the sighting
and was lost from view 10 minutes after release.
5. If object contacted earth, obtain soil samples within and without
depression or spot where object landed (and then presumably departed)
for purposes of making comparison of soils:
Object made no apparent contact with the earth and no contacts
could be found.
6. If object came sufficiently near other aircraft or known objects, check
surfaces with Geiger counters for possible radioactivity. Make com-
parisons with other unaffected aircraft, objects, etc.
Object did not come sufficiently near known objects to obtain
radioactivity readings.
7. Obtain photographs (or original negatives) where available; if not,
secure sketches of:
a. Object:
Object appeared to be a round light 30 inches in diameter.
30"
b. Surrounding terrain where object was observed:
Annotated photographs and diagrams of the Fairfield-Suisun Air Force
Base are attached as enclosures 1 and 2 to this report.
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c. Place where object contacted earth (if this happened):
Object did not contact the earth.
d. "aneuvers:
The object maneuvered as described in statement contained in
enclosure #3 and indicated in enclosures #1 and #2 to this
report.
e. Formation (if more than two):
One object was sighted.
8. Secure signed statement:
Statement attached as enclosure #3 to this report.
9. Obtain fragments or physical evidence where possible:
No fragments or other physical evidences of the object were obtained.
attleus ARTHUR CONRADI JR.
3 Incls.
1. Photograph
Major, USAF
2. Diagram
Chief of Intelligence
3. Statement
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STANDARD FORM NO. 64
COME UDGN 4
Office Memorandum
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO
: Chief, Intelligence Division, MATS
DATE: 24 January 1949
ATTN: Capt. Hathaway
AACS/A-2/CCR/m1b/2113
FROM : AACS A-2
COMMENT NO. 1
SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Object
1. The following information is transmitted for such action as you may
deem necessary. Source is the 1805th AACS Group, located in Newfoundland; New-
foundland Base Command has already been notified:
"OBSERVED ONE EIGHT ZERO TWO TWO ZEBRA JAN FOUR NINE WAS UNIDENTIFIED
OBJECT FLYING OVER INDIAN HOUSE LAKE CANADA PD BRIGHT LIGHTS WAS
EMITTED FROM OBJECT PD LIGHT TRAVELLED EXCEEDINGLY FAST AND WAS ONLY
PART SIGHTED CMA NOT OBJECT ITSELF PD SHOOTING STAR OR METEOR WAS
DEDUCTION OF INDIAN HOUSE PERSONNEL WHO PASSED FOREGOING INFO TO THIS
HQ VIA GOOSEBAY AACS SQUADRON WITH FURTHER STATEMENT THAT OBJECT OR
LIGHT WERE NOT SIGHTED AGAIN.'
2. Paraphrase is not required. Handle as CONFIDENTIAL correspondence per
paragraphs 51i and 60a, AR 380-5.
6harles folines
CHARLES C. ROBINSON
Captain, USAF
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RESTRICTED
WEATHER DETACHMENT 26-4L
26th Weather Squadron
Hawkins Field
Jackson, Miss.
BHC/1kt
5 January 1949
SUBJECT: Reporting of Information on Flying Discs
TO:
Commanding General
Air Nateriel Command
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Chie
ATTN: TSDIN
1. In compliance with Group letter 205-3, dated 22 September 1948,
the following information is submitted.
so (1) Object was sighted two (2) miles East of Jackson,
Mississippi at 17000, 1 January 1949.
b. Weather at the time: See inclosure number one (1).
c. Names, occupations, and addresses:
Thomas 4. Rush
Airport Manager, Dizie Airport
402 Mitchell Ave.
Jackson, Mississippi
Mrs. Thomas A. Rush
402 Mitchell Ave.
Jackson, Mississippi
lire. T. A. Deolittle
Housewife
3777 Kings Hiway
Jackson, Nississippi
d. Photographs of objects None
e. Sketches of objects: See inclosure number two (2).
f. Object sighted:
1. Number: One (1).
2. Shape: Cigar like. Not unlike sleeve target.
3. Size: Approximately 60 feet long and 10 feet diameter
at the front tapering to the rear.
4. Color: Dark blue or black
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3. Speed: Approximately 200 MPH when first sighted,
then accelerated to approximately 400 to 500 EPH.
6. Heading: Nest, turning to South to Southwest,
7. Naneuverability: Not noticed.
8. Altitude: 1500 to 1600 feet, then gradual climb.
9. Sound: Roar.
10. Exhaust trail: None.
g. General remarks: The persons who sighted the above
described object were enroute fron Gulfport, Miss. to
Jackson, Miss. in a private aircraft and were making an &-
pprosch for a landing at the Dixie Airport when the object
was first sighted. After landing, Mr Rush called the control
tower at Hawkins Field to find out if the objectchad landed
there and if so to find out its identity. The control tower
reported the incident to Base Headquarters.
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1. Weather Report
Captian USAF
2. Siretch of Object
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CONTINENTAL DIVISION, MATS
EDMONTON ALBERTA CANADA
19 Nov 48
SUBJECT: Observation of an Object in the Atmosphere
Maj Sun May Such
TO:
Commanding General
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Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
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ATTENTION: MCIAXO-3
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1. The following report of an object observed by 1st Lt. James
Toomey is submitted in compliance with Secret Letter dtd 20 Oct 48 from
MATS Headquarters, subject: Reporting of Information on "Flying Discs".
a. Location and time of sighting - 117° 30' W Longitude
56° 10' N Latitude
1418Z 17 November 1948
b. Weather at the time - Weather at the time was overcast with
tops at approximately 4500' MSL with a high deck of thin broken stratus clouds
at approximately 12,000 ft.
C. Names and occupations and addresses of witnesses - s/Sgt Onno
C. Blink, AF 20715676, Radio Operator on the crew and stationed at Edmonton,
Alberta, Canada.
d. Photographs of objects, if available. No photographs available.
e.
One
f. Object sighted:
(1) Number - One
(2) Shape -
Egg shaped with a tail
(3)
Size
- Approximately 50' in height tapering to a point
at the tail.
(4) Color
- Bright flaming orange
(5) Speed -
Unknown
(6) Heading- South West
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OLMSTED FLIGHT SERVICE CENTER
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MIDDLETOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
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MDT 000.9
13 December 1948
SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Objects
TO:
Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio
ATTN: MCIAXO-S
1. In compliance with F8 Regulation 200-4 dated 2 November 1948 and
letter, Headquarters, USAF., Subject: "Reporting of Information on 'Flying
Discs, dated 6 February 1948 the following information is submitteds
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION
1. Date of Sighting: 11 December 1948
2. Time of sighting: 2245E
3. Where sighted: See Paragrah 3b (2)
a. Ground
Not applicable
b. Air
(1) Type aircraft, speed, altitude, direction of flight.
C-45F
150 9500 ft
125 Degrees
(2) Distance & Direction from City, town or known landmark:
40 miles northwest of Martinsburg, West Virginia
(3) Clock Position of object from observer's aircraft:
12 o'clock., approximately 20 miles in front of aircraft
(4) Latitude and longitude: Approximately 39°58'N 78°20'W
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5. Distance of object from observer: Twenty miles in front of
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a. Laterally or herizontally: Laterally
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13. Support: Not visible
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b. Reter: Unknown
Co Aerodynamic vanes: Unknown
d. Visible exhaust or jet openings: None visible
15. Control and stability: Unknown
a. Fins: None visible
be Stabilisers: Unknown
(1) Size: Unknown
(2) Shape: Unknown
(3) Location: Unknown
16. Air Duets: Unknown
a. slots: Unknown
b. Duot openings: Unknown
17. Speed - MPH: Appeared to be stationary
18. Sound: Unknown
19. Was any radio antenna to be observed: None observed
20. Manner of disappearance: Similiar to a flare burning out
a. Explode
(1) Possibility of fragments: Unknown
(2) Other Physical evidence: Unknown
be Faded from view: Yes
0. Disappeared behind obstacle: No
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3. Occupation: USAF
4. Place of Business: USAF
5. Hobbies: Not applicable
6. Ability to determines Unknown
7. Reliability of observer: No opinion
8. Notes relative to observer on
&. Sightings in general: None
b. How attention was drawn to objects: Directly in Flight Path
(1) Sounds Unknown
(2) Motion: Stationary
(3) Glint of light: Brilliant
9. Witnesses:
a. Capt R. H. Cassidy
Headquarters, Air Reseue Service
Washington 25, D. C.
be s/Sgt T.P. Turner
Air Reseue Service
Fort Bragg, N. C.
10. Comments of interrogator re intelligence and character of person
interrogated: No opinion
RELATIVE TO RADAR SIGHTINGS
1. Re radars now operating on ground: No radar sighting
2. If.airbourne, when object was sighted: Not applicable
GENERAL
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Clear sky - 7 miles visibility
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HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON
6 February 1948
SUBJECT: Reporting of Information on "Flying Discs"
TO
: Commanding General, Strategic Air Command
Commanding General, Air Defense Command
Commanding General, Tactical Air Command
Commanding General, Air Training Command
Commanding General, Air University
Commanding
General, Alaskan Air Command
Commanding General, Air Transport Command
Commanding General, Air Materiel Command
1. Any information pertaining to the sighting of so-called flying discs,
which is secured by or comes to the attention of Air Force installations with-
in the United States and Alaska, will be forwarded direct to the Commanding
General, Air Materiel Command, Wright- Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio,
Attention: TSDIN.
2. Such reports will be sent direct, and not through ordinary channels,
but copies of all such information may be supplied the Command Headquarters of
the installation concerned.
3. In observing the above procedure for reporting information on flying
disc sightings, every effort will be made to include the following items:
a. Location and time of sighting
b. Weather at the time
C. Names, occupations and addresses of witnesses
d. Photographs of objects, if available
e. Sketches of object's configuration
f. Object sighted:
(1) Number
(5) Speed
(9) Sound
(2) Shape
(6) Heading
(10) Exhaust trail or not
(3) Size
(7) Maneuverability
(4) Color
(8) Altitude
g. General Remarks
4. A copy of all reports or summaries of information sent to Air Materiel
Command in accordance with the above provisions will be forwarded at the same
time to this Headquarters, Attention: Director of Intelligence.
5. Headquarters, Air Materiel Command is authorized direct contact with
installations of the addresses of this letter in connection with the development
of information on flying discs.
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dtd 6 February 1948, cont'd
6. The Air Materiel Command will furnish this Headquarters with such reports
as are called for by paragraph 4 of this Headquarters letter dated 30 December
1947, subject: "Flying Discs".
BY COMMAND OF THE CHIEF OF STATF:
/s/ C. P. Cabell
C. P. CABELL
Brigadier General, U.S.A.F.
Chief, Air Intel. Req. Div.
Directorate of Intelligence
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MAXWELL FLIGHT SERVICE CENTER
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE
MONTGOMERY. alabama
SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Objects
2 January 1949
TO:
Commanding General, Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson AF Base, Ohio
ATTN: MCIAX0-3
1. Reference letter, Headquarters USAF, subject: "Reporting of
Information on "Flying Dises." dated 6 February 1948 and Flight Service
Regulation 200-4 dated 2 November, subject: "Unidentified Flying Objects,"
the following information is submitted:
&. Location and time of sighting: Two (2) miles east of
Jackson, Mississippi at 17000, 1 January 1949.
b. Weather at time: The 16300 weather sequence from Jackson,
estimated 18,000 feet, broken clouds, visibility 15, temp-
erature 53, dew point 35, surface wind south-southwest at
7 mph, altimeter setting 3003, remarks, estimated 35,000
feet thin broken.
The 17300 weather for Jackson was ceiling measured 16,000
feet, overcast, visibility fifteen(15) miles, temperature
52, dew point 29, wind south at one (1) mph, remarks,
breaks in the overcast.
C. Names, Occupations and addresses of witnesses:
Mr. Tom Rush, 402 Mitchell Avenue, Jackson, Mississippi
Employed by Dixie Air Service at Jackson, Mississippi as
a pilot. He is on ex-AAF pilot. Telephone Jackson- Miss-
issippi 5-1064.
Mrs. Willette Rush, 402 Mitchell Avenue, Jackson, Mississippi,
wife of the above, housewife and private pilot.
d. Photographs, if available: None available.
e. Sketches of objects configuration: To be forwarded.
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Ltr fr Maxwell Flight Service Center, Maxwell AF Base, Ah dtd 2 Jan 49
Subj: Unidentified Flying Objects
f. Object Sighted, description:
(1) Number: One.
(2) Shape: Cigar-shaped, with short stubby wings, resembling
a rocket, also reported later as resembling a sleeve tow-
target.
(3) Size: Estimated sixty (60) feet long.
(4) Color: Dark Blue or black.
(5) Speed: Initially estimated as 200 mph, then increasing
to 5-600 mph.
(6) Heading: West when first sighted, then southwest when
last sighted.
(7) Maneuverability: Apparently very maneuverable.
(8) Altitude: 1500 feet.
(9) Sound: Similiar to a helicopter.
(10) Exhaust trail: None visible.
E. General remarks:
(1) When the object was first sighted and reported to
Flight Service at Maxwell AF Base at 17350 by the
Jackson Operations Office, an attempt was made to
investigate the object by calling all military
airfields in the area from which a jet or rocket
flight may have originated, or at which the object
may have been sighted.
(2) The following stations were contacted:
(a) Eglin AF Base, Florida
(b) Pensacola NAS and Chevalier Field NAS, Florida
(e) Whiting NAS, Florida
(d) New Orleans NAS, Louisana
(e) Memphis NAS, Tennessee
(f) New Orleans Air Route Traffic Control Center was
also contacted.
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MDT 000.9
SUBJ: Unidentified Flying objects: 13 December 1948
3. Local flight schedules of commercial, private and military aircraft
flying in vicinity at the time: Unknown.
4. Possibility releases of testing devices in vicinity sent aloft
by Ordnance, Navy, Air Force, Army, Weather Units, Research Organizations
or any other: Unknown.
5. If object contacted earth, obtain soil sampled within and without
depression or spot where object landed for purposes of making comparison
of soils: Unknown.
6. If object came sufficiently near other aircraft or known objects,
check surfaces with Geiger counters for possible radioactivity. Maleo com->
parisons with other unaffected aircraft objects: Unknown.
7. Obtain photographs: None
8. Not obtained.
9. Obtain fragements or physical evidence where possible: None
JOSEPH L. MC NEIL
Lt. Col., USAF
Commanding
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(3) No information was available at any of these stations.
2. The object was sighted by the witnesses from a Stinson civilian
aircraft, and no photographs were. taken because no camera was available.
At the time of sighting, the Stinson was 3 or 4 miles east of Jackson,
Mississippi on the east leg of the Jackson radio range at approximately
1200 feet altitude.
3. At 18400 on 1 January 1949, New Orleans Air Route Traffic
Control Center reported to Maxwell Flight Service Center that the Ass-
ociated Press had advised them that the above mentioned object had been
sighted 40 miles south of Jackson, Mississippi. This second report was
evidently the same as the above because the reporting pilot was the same,
i.e., Mr. Tom Rush. Maxwell Flight Service contacted Mr. Rush, who is
preparing sketches of the object he reported. He also advised that he
saw the object only once.
FOR THE COMMANDING OFFICER:
Copies furnished:
HAROLD 3. ETHERIDGE
Chief of Staff, USAF
1st Lt., USAF
Washington 25, D. C.
Adjutant
ATTN: Director of Intelligence
Commander, Military Air Transport Service
Washington 25, D. C.
ATTN: Chief, Intelligence Division
Commanding Officer, Flight Service
Washington 25, D. C.
ATTN: A-2
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USTACHMENT NO. 1
16th Weather Sqdn.
Chanute Air Force Base
5/H/a
Obanute Field, Illinois.
9 December 1948
SUBJECT: Reporting of Information on *Flying Discs"
TO:
Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio
ATTN: TSDIN
1. In compliance with 21020 Air Weather Group TWX 464 dated 19
November 1948 and letter, Headquarters, United States Air Force,
subject 88 above, 6 February 1948, the following report is submitted:
8. Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois, 0900452.
b. High scattered clouds, visibility ten miles.
C. Sgt. James E. Doty and Sgt. Dagene 3. Montag, Weather
Observers, Det 16/11, 16th Weather Squadron, Chanute
AFB, Illinois.
d. Photographs of objects - none available.
e. Sketches of objects $ None available.
f. Object sighted:
(1) One
(2) Round
(3) Undetermined sise
(4) Bright white color
(5) Two tenths of distent sky within two to three
seconds.
(6) Heading from north east toward south south west.
(7) Undetermined mansuverability.
(8) Undetermined altitude.
(9) No sound
(10) Exhaust trail undetermined.
E. General remarks:
Object sighted to north east moving to south south west
that resembled a skyrocket or meteor but was moving up-
ward fifteen degrees. Object was described to be about
thirty five degrees above the horizon and traversed
across thirty five degrees of the horizon within three
seconds and disappeared.
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9 Dec 48
Subj: ROIOFD
2. Statements of observers are inclosed herewith.
Ruch *Killey
2 Incls.
RUSH T. KELLEY
1. State Sgt. J. S, Doty
Captain, USAF
2. Stat Sgt. S. B. Montag For CHARLES K. TAYLOR,
Major, USAF
Station Weather Officer
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STATEMENT
9 December 1948
I, James B. Doty, Sergeant, USAF, AF 17171864, Weather Observer,
16th Weather Squadron, Chanute Air Force Base, Chanute Field, Illinois,
do hareby make the following statement to Captain Rush T. Kelley,
Assistant Base Weather Officer.
On 8 December 1948 at approximately 1846 hours, I was walking
with Sgt. Sugars S. Montag towards the Base Weather Station when 1
happened to look up at the sky and notice what appeared to be either
a sky rocket or meteor. I tapped Sgt. Montag on the arm and called
his attention to it.
The object did not appear to be a star because it was three or
four times as large as a star and it seemed to be closer to us than
a star would be. It was heading from the north east toward the
south south west and was moving upwards at about 15 or 20 degree angle.
As it moved it seemed to get larger, and it was leaving a trail. In
about two or three seconds it disappoared. The object was round, white
and moved very fast.
No went into the libather Station and reported this to the Duby
Forecaster whose name is M Sgt. Robert W. Fillman.
January E.
Serguant, USAF
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STATEMENT
9 December 1948
I, Sugens S. Montag, AP 16208708, Sergeant, USAF, am a Weather
Observer assigned to the 16th Weather Squadron, Chanute Air Force
Base, Chanute Field, -1linbis, and do hereby make the following
statement to Capt. Rush T. Kelley, Assistent Base Weather Officer,
Chanute AFB:
On 8 December 1948 at approximately 1846 hours, I was walking
with Sgt. James E. Doty, also of the 16th Weather Squadron, towards
the Bane Weather Station when I notiesd what appeared to be a sky
rocket or meteor. This object was heading upwards about a 15 degree
angle, moving from the north sast to the south south west, The
object was white in color, very bright and moved about two to three
tenths of the sky and than disappoared.
This object did not appear to no to be 6. falling star.
I in ediately went to the Daty Forecaster at the Base Wonther
Station and reported seeing this.
Englue. AUGENE B. E. MONTAG Montay
AF 16208708
Surgeant, USAF
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SUBJ: Observation of an Object in the Atmosphere
(7) Maneuverability - Appeared to be in a shallow dive.
(8) Altitude - Approximately 18,000 feet.
(9) Sound - None
(10 Exhaust trail or not - Yes
g. Remarks: Object was sighted on the first leg of a flight from
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to Kittigasuit, N. W. T. Canada while flying at
7,000 ft. MSL on top of an overcast. The object was momentarily sighted
above a deck of broken status clouds. It seemed to be a bright flaming
orange object and illuminated the sky momentarily behind it.
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Dist:
GEORGE P. BRENNER,
Capt. USAF
Hdqs.MATS Attn: Dir.of Intelligence
Commanding
Cmdr.MATS Attn: Chief, Intelligence
Division
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SUBJECT: Reporting of Information on Flying Discs
26 OCT 1948
TO:
Commanding General
Airways and Air Communication Service
Washington 25, D. C.
ATTN: AC/S, Intelligence and Security
1. The following TWX received from Headquarters, USAF is quoted
for your information and necessary action:
"REFER TO THIS HQS LETTER OF SIX FEB ONE NINE FOUR NIGHT CMA
SUBJ SMCLN REPORTING INFORMATION ON FLYING DISCS PD RESEARCH
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REVEALS GROUPS OF SIGHTINGS OCCUR AT PERIODIC INTERVALS WITH
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3. Paraphrase of the above message is not required when handled
as secret correspondence.
3. The above referenced USAF letter of 6 February 1948 in quoted
TWX is further modified to include reporting of all sightings of flying
discs whether they occur within or outside the United States and Alaska.
BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL KUTHR:
JAMES F. RHODES
Major, USAF
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