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8 July 1952 SUBJECT: Aerial Phenomena Lee ys | _ AP4'78145 TO: District Agent, Office of Special Investigation, Pope Air Force Base, Fort Bragg, N. C. 1. At 2015 hours, 7 July, 1952, Capt. Harry D,. Black, USAF, noted an unusual occurrance in the sky over Fort Bragg, North Carolina, The phenomena was also witnessed by Mrs. Clare V. Black. 2. The following information regarding this phenomena are listed for your information: a. Time: 2015 hours, 7 July 1952 b. Places Fort Bragg, North Carolina ¢. Weather condition: Low scattered overcast, d. Incident: A large green light, solid in the center, with a nebula surrounding it, travelling in a northerly direction at an estimated approximate speed of 00 mph. From the far (or eastern side) a trail of isolated red lights were visible, The nebula on the object was constant, and had no indication of resistance by atmosphere, The object was visible for approximately three (3) seconds. e. Altitude: At first impression, it appeared to be approximately 3000 to 5000 feet. This is subject to considerable error since there was no. means of estimating the actual size of the object, or other comparative data. In the momentary view of it, it appeared to be equivalent to the size of the full moon, f. Other data: The nebula was irregular, slightly lighter in color than the core. Its position in the sky was about }5 to 50 degrees, It disappeared behind clouds which were. too dense to permit any further observing. There was no noticeable sound from the object. D. BIACK q in, SAF 37 Dougherty Ave 3250th Tech, Tng Gp Ft Brage, N. C. Scott AFB, Illinois Declassification Authority: NND 57565