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_RESTRIGTED (CLASSIFICATION) APPROVED ” Gndbed States —— pe TR-3-53 ge XI 5. Vo On _AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT Report of the Observation of an Unidentified Flying Object | AREA REPORTED ON ane Eo gia AD A Ne ae SE WD phe ie FROM (Agency) Me Austin, Texas l2th Strategic Fighter Wing RDALEQRREPORT: (60°02, One we tama onaY ee DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 26 January 1953 _ 23 January 1953 B=2 PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE 2/Lt. Eugene F. Redden T/Sgt Gerald V. Kelley AF 1119),087 REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) AFL 200-5 FLYOBRPT 29 April 1952 | SUMMARY: (Enter concise summary of report. Give significance in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form 112—Part II.) _—— While on duty at the GCA station, Bergstrom AFB, Austin, Texas, T/Sgt Gerald V. Kelley reported an unidentified radar return on an AN/NPM-1 GCA set. Set Kelley was operating on both the 30 and 15 mile range setting. The size of the blip was 3/16 inches in width»and 3/l; inches in length with fuzzy edges. This object was observed between 150 and 1559 hours CST. The speed of the object varied from stationary to as fast or faster than jet aircraft. After it disappeared the area where it appeared was kept under surveillance for a period of about 5 mimtes. No further returns were observed. No aircraft were in the vicinity, and no other observations of an object were reported. The observer has not made a report of this incident to any other agency. | « RANKIN USAF Intelligence Officer 12th Strategic Fighter Wing } } *! . ee Statement of Radar Technical Representative 2. Chart of Austin Area DISTRIBUTION BY ORIGINATOR NOTE THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U. S.C.— 31 AND 32,AS AMENDED. 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AE OL) OW, Teer Sa necnre rans mene / Hat ROP PE = seer aeareramsoer CBRE nit ow CN ee a ae nn © ; hy ROOMY ARETE BEI, A EIDE POLI ARI ITA BS IT IE PR CU Soh ps, Cie IRB 1g Ta PE it é F a UE SYREN ath — AF FORM 112—PART II siemiae e AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) REPORT NO. 12th Strategic Fighter Wing Tih 3-S8 PAGE OF While performing the duties of an Aircraft Landing Control Technician; in specific the operation of the Plan Position Indicator portion of ground radar set AN/NPM-1 on the 23rd of January 1953 at Bergstrom Air Force Base, Austin, Texas. T/Set Gerald V. Kelley observed radar returns of an unusual nature under the following circumstances. The first sighting was made at approximately 15)0CST while utilizing the thirty mile range of the Plan Position Indicator in attempt to locate a flicht of F-8), aircraft letting down to Bergstrom AFB and requestine the service of Ground Controlled Approach on arrival. T/Sgt Kelley observed a radar return of unusual proportions moving at a rapid rate of speed from an approximate bearing of 295 degrees in a southerly direction to an approximate bearing of 275 degrees at which time it ceased motion 21 miles from Bergstrom AFB for a short but undetermined length of time. it then moved in a westerly direction for approximately 2 statute miles and again remained stationary. His attention was then diverted by the normal tlow of air traffic necessitating return to the 15 mile range for greater accuracy in control. Jn the interval he had contacted the Bergstrom control tower to advise of returns and request information on any large formation flights in the area, receiving an acknowledgment and a negative report. On completion of pertinent traffic control at approximately 1545CST he returned to the thirty mile range and observed two separate returns in stationary position, 285 derrees and 287 degrees, at 18 and 19 miles respectively for a short interval of time until necessary to return to the fifteen mile range. At this time he contacted Bergstrom control tower and requested that they scan the area with binoculars; a negative report of scan was received. At approximately 1550CST he again returned to the thirty mile range and observed a single stationary return 22 miles from Bergstrom AFB at bearing 310 degrees which remained stationary for the entire interval of observation until return to the fifteen mile range was once more necessary. After discharging traffic duties T/Set Kelley returned to the thirty mile range and observed a stationary return bearing 275 degrees approximately 17 miles from Bergstrom which remained stationary for a short time, then began a rapid movement on a course of O degrees to a bearing of 322 where it again ceased motion and remained stationary for approximately 30 seconds. It then faded and disappeared at approximately 1559CST. He kept constant surveillance from this time until approximately 16),5CST with no further contact. The return was similar to that which is produced by a large formation of aircraft, being of elliptical shape, approximately 3/" in length and approximately 3/16" in width, being bricht in the center and slightly diffused or ragged at the edges. The fast line constant circuit was in operation during all observations, all returns in question appeared to be of similar dimensions. When in motion the return appeared to be moving at a hich rate of speed as the sweep trace was producing a definite advance in position at each revolution which in his experience would indicate sround speeds in excess of 350 mph. He was unable to determine the approximate speed, except that the return traversed a distance of approximately ten miles in a matter of seconds. Constant surveillance was not maintained until approximately 1555CST since T/Set Kelley had not realized the importance of this information and had not been made aware of pertinent regulations. All times are approximate as they were taken at the beginning and end of observations to the nearest five minutes until 1555CST after which the accuracy is to the nearest minute. All bearings were from the AN/NPM-1 unit to the center of the unit and were accurate to the degree of mechanical accuracy of the equipment and his skill at their operation. NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50U.S.C.—_. 31 AND 32, ASAMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW. | IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE, USAF. / (CLASSIFICATION) 16—55570-1 3% U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING orrich. ‘ Declassification Authority: NND 57565 ~ e wo AF FORM 112—PART Il APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 (CLASSIFICATION) AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) REPORT NO. 12th Strategic Fighter Wing LR-3-53 COMMENTS OF THE PREPARING OFFICER T/Set Gerald V. Kelley, AF 1119087, has been performing the duties of AFSC e7e7e Aircraft Landing Control Technician in the Airways and Air Communications service Detachment 1921-1, 192lst AACS Squadron since August 1951 and is stated to be fully qualified by his commanding Officer. The preparing officer does not know the observer personally. EUGENE F. REDDEN rg GE USAF Ass't Intelligence Officer APPROVED: fh Mit hac be- ICTOR W. H. RANKIN Captain, USAF intelligence Officer izth Strategic Fighter Wing NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U. S. C.— 31 AND 32, ASAMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW. IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE, USAF. af {WUE diene Ss (CLASSIFICATION) 16—55570-1 3X U. &. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE Declassification Authority: NND 57565 AIRWAYS AND AIR COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE DETACHMENT 1921-1 1921ST AACS SQUADRON Bergstrom AF Base, Austin, Texas 26 January 1953 SUBJECT: Sighting of Unidentified Targets Base Intelligence Bergstrom AF Base Austin, Texas It is my opinion that the unidentified targets sighted by Tech- nical Sergeant Kelley, Friday, 24 January 1953, was not due to mal- function of the radar set involved. However, I wish to make it clear that I was not present at the time of the sighting and did not ob- serve the targets first-hand. My opinion is based purely on the testi- mony of Technical Sergeant Kelley and past experience with the partic- ular radar set involved. No evidence of malfunction has been found or noted since the incident. Charles G. Reagor ( Technical Representative Gilfillan Bros. Inc SECURITY INFORMATION Declassification Authority: NND 57565 Declassification Authority: NND 57565 A * x hat | : i VISUAL FLIGHT oe ; Qt SEARCH AND RESCUE Search and Rescue Service is a life saving service provided threugh the combined efforts of the CAA, Air Force, and Coast MINIMUM CEILINGS AND DISTANCES FROM CLOUDS ini Guard who are assisted by other organizations such as the Civil Air Patrol, Sheriffs Air Patrol, State-Police, and such other WITHOUT AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CLEARANCE agencies as may be available. It provides search, survival aid, and rescue of personnel of missing or crashed aircraft. IN CONTROL ZONES _IN CONTROL AREAS ee sy ; ~ er ) er Wr), yE=7}),) STs Re are oh. CARE Le Sa a Rae 8 0 4 } 4 é $4, - Y supe AZ A)! Meee a itp eXA < oy A 4). ae a All you need to remember to obtain this valuable protection is: 1. File a Flight Plan with a CAA Airway Communications Station in person or by telephone or radio. 2. File an Arrival Report. 500’ exit | 3. If you land at a location other than intended destination, report the landing to the nearest CAA Communications Lr eS EON Station SF Tah tan RA »,. , : ; ° thy” ZF*; P ah Re ye St, j a Dad py) 2 lA weenie ° 2 . . + If you land enroute and are delayed more than an hour, report this information to the nearest communications station. CONTROL AREAS DO NOT EXTEND BELOW 700’ . Remember that if you fail to report within one hour after your E.T.A., a search will be started to locate you. If THEREFORE: CLEAR OF CLOUDS you fail to report within three hours after your E.T.A., the full facilities of the Search and Rescue Service will be activated. : : Searches are expensive, they inconvenience other people, and on numerous occasions the lives of other pilots are sacrificed when : Ltzzzzz searching for lost or overdue pilots. SO, FILE AN ARRIVAL REPORT! WITH TRAFFIC CLEARANCE IN CONTROL AREAS GROUND TO AIR EMERGENCY CODE DISTRESS SIGNALS y ay ‘W) Panes Aa FATT Bee 2 REQUIRE DOCTOR, SERIOUS REQUIRE SIGNAL LAMP WITH 4 INJURIES : BATTERY. AND RADIO os REQUIRE FUEL AND OIL ——~_~ __ L REQUIRE MEDICAL SUPPLIES __ __ i j INDICATE DIRECTION TO PROCEED — — K ALL WELL LL UNABLE TO PROCEED >< AM PROCEEDING IN THIS DIRECTION — _4 NO an N REQUIRE FOOD AND WATER —~ __ — WILL ATTEMPT TAKE-OFF [> YES -Y REQUIRE FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION He VY AIRCRAFT SERIOUSLY DAMAGED — —_ L “T NOT UNDERSTOOD -_j L REQUIRE MAP AND COMPASS —— [J PROBABLY SAFE TO LAND HERE — —- AA REQUIRE MECHANIC W IF IN DOUBT, USE INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL - CONTROL AREAS DO NOT EXTEND BELOW 700’ S 0 S THEREFORE: CLEAR OF CLOUDS INSTRUCTIONS: LL | 1. Lay out symbols by using strips of fabrie or parachutes, pieces of wood, stones, or any available material. 2. Provide as much color contrast as possible between material used for symbols and background against which sym- bols are exposed. VISIBILITY MINIMUMS | Symbols should be at least 10 feet high or larger,if possible. Care should be taken to lay out symbols exactly as WITHOUT AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CLEARANCE its | shown to avoid confusion with other symbols. IN CONTROL ZONES IN — AREAS ELOGW HERE — . In addition to using symbols, every effort is to be made to attract attention by means of radio, flares, smoke, or 3 MILES AT ALL LEVELS 3 MILES ; | other available means. When ground is covered with snow, signals can be made by dragging, shoveling or tramping the snow. The de- pressed areas forming the symbols will appear to be black from the air. PRU Ea ORS: GEV EES . Pilot should acknowledge message by rocking wings from side to side. VISUAL EMERGENCY SIGNALS | —_re 1 CONTROL AREAS DO NOT EXTEND BELOW 700’ | [NEED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - ] | URGENT Orsay LE ‘Banierrl ie | USED ONLY WHEN LIFE IS AT STAKE NEED MECHANICAL DO NOT ATTEMPT ; ait WAIT IF PRACTICAL sine HADES © TO LAND HERE ; Zjj27°¢7277° hg : LONG DELAY om WAVE ONE ARM OVERHEAD ONE ARM HORIZONTAL js ALL OK - DO NOT WAIT CAN PROCEED SHORTLY - BOTH ARMS HORIZONTAL WITH TRAFFIC CLEARANCE st Fai IN CONTROL ZONES IN CONTROL AREAS { ELSEWHERE LAND HERE 5 ei NEGATIVE (NO) AFFIRMATIVE ; OUR RECEIVER IS WHERE VISIBILITY IS LESS THAN 3 MILES ALL FLIGHTS ARE OPERATING hrs IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES ONLY } USE DROP MESSAGE - . 1 MILE ALL LEVELS ; 3 MILES OR LESS ALL LEVELS aietes aa + - | BOTH ARMS FORWARD HORIZON- | MAKE THROWING MOTION CUP HANDS OVER EARS “| WHITE CLOTH WAVED HORIZONTALLY} WHITE CLOTH WAVED VERTICALLY | TALLY, SQUATTING AND POINTING IN DIRECTION OF LANDING — REPEAT | Ae | We HOW TO USE THEM IF YOU ARE FORCED DOWN AND ARE ABLE TO ATTRACT THE ATTENTION CONTROL AREAS-DO'NOT EXTEND BELOW 700 | et acted OF THE PILOT OF A RESCUE AIRPLANE, THE BODY SIGNALS ILLUSTRATED THEREFORE: 1 MILE ie a ee en crac ea ON THIS PAGE CAN BE USED TO TRANSMIT MESSAGES TU HIM AS HE | amass: : | CIRCLES OVER YOUR LOCATION. STAND IN THE OPEN WHEN YOU MAKE | THE SIGNALS. BE SURE THAT THE BACKGROUND, AS SEEN FROM THE AIR, IS NOT CONFUSING. GO THROUGH THE MOTIONS SLOWLY AND REPEAT | NEGATIVE (NO) EACH SIGNAL UNTIL YOU ARE POSITIVE THAT THE PILOT UNDERSTANDS | BOTH ARMS VERTICAL hears OF PLANE SEVERAL TIMES [ FISHTAIL PLANE YOU. | 6/6/50 AFFIRMATIVE (YES) ' Declassification Authority: NND 57565 | | | aa | . Ba Aca = a ks \ \Marek Soh ool Sys ie Noid Ae F } “ \ # Nan A: ZA . F : \ ~ a S eo a f ; / ; ‘ “ % | — N ke Ben at eat . 7 / 5 f . i \ he a ~ | : : Bia) ita 525 : = at 'F — nnn > y 7 ‘Sp CAMERON i Oo * uckholts. 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L range 2 Ne 340 — — 26 Cy. a ve 97°J 45! 310 320 330 340 350! 360 370 380 390 400 410| 420 430 440 450 460 470 770 180 790 200 210 220 230! 240 250 10 200 210 220 230| 240 250 260 270 280 290 iy the [SAN MARCOS RANG 4 \ mg ite) ite SAT #= 254 SKF im) 15! (Joins San Antonio) 98 ( Joins San Antonio) BLUE TINT INDICATES AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLED AREAS For pilot information see reverse side Victor airway designations are shown along the radials of the omni range stations. Limits of these airways which are not indicated on this chart are 5 miles on either side of the radials. Declassification Authority: NND 57565 y*) AF FORM 112—PART I APPROVED I JUNe 1948 | COUNTRY REPORT NO. (LEAVE Bl Hitec Sta tes ae cai ET Pie 3 vw 5 3 } L x | 5 4 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT Report of the Observation of an Unidentified Flying Object | AREA REPORTED ON r FROM (Agency) Austin, Texas 12th Strategic Fighter Wing ~*~ 26 January 1953 23 Jamary 1953 | DATE OF REPORT _ : DATE OF INFORMATION | EVALUATION PREPARED BY (Officer) | SOURCE REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., a3 applicable) . AFL 200-5 FLYOBRPY 29 April 1952 SUMMARY: (Enter concise summary of report. Give tignificance in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin text of report ow AF Form 118—PartI) |_| While on duty at the GCA station, Bergstrom AFB, Austin, Texas; | ‘reported an unidentified radar return on an AN/NPM~l GCA set. was operating on both the 30 and 15 mile range setting. The size of the blifz SS | 3/16 inches.in widthhand3/ inches in length with fuzzy edges. This object was... | | observed between 150 and 1559 hours CST. The speed of the object varied from = =. j* stationary to as fast or faster than jet aircraft. After it disappeared the area § |. ‘where it appeared was kept under surveillance for a period of about 5 mimtes. No f further returns were observed. Ne aircraft were in the vicinity, and no other observations of an object were reported. | | | <' APFROVED: USAF Captain, Intelligence Officer | 12th Strategic Fighter Wing | 24 “ .. INCLS. “1. Statement of Radar Technical Representative 2. Chart of Austin Area | DISTRIBUTION BY ORIGINATOR NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50U.S.C.— 31 AND 32. AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW. ° IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE, USAF. 16-—-55569-1 U. 3. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE © ety » Te: we Declassification Authority: NND 57565 AF FORM 112—PART Il APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT | § FROM (Agency) REPORT NO, i 2th Strategic Fighter Wing LiK- 5-53 2 3 . | | | | | PAGE | OF 1 PAGES While performing the duties of an Aircraft Landing Control Technicians in specific the operation of the Plan Position Indicator portion of ground radar set AN/NPM-1 on the 23rd of January 1953 at Bergstrom Air Force Base, Austin, Texas. ee sev“ radar returns of an unusual nature under the ollowing circumstances. | : aa. | The first sighting was made at approximately 15)0CST while utilizing the | : thirty mile range of the Plan Position Indicator in attempt to locate a flight of ... F-8) aircraft letting down to Bergstrom AFB and requesting the service of Ground ~~ | ‘ Controlled Approach on arrival. SE observed a radar return of umusual ~ §. }":| proportions moving ata rapid rate of speed from an approximate bearing of 295-5]. degrees in a southerly direction to an approximate bearing of 275 degrees at which =| * time it ceased motion 21 miles from Bergstrom AFB for a short but undetermined | length of time. It then moved in a westerly direction for approximately 2 statute miles and again remained stationary. His attention was then diverted by the normal flow of air traffic necessitating return to the 15 mile range for greater accuracy in control. In the interval he had contacted the Bergstrom control _. tower to advise of returns and request information on any large formation flights in the area, receiving an acknowledgment and a negative report. On completion — of pertinent traffic control at approximately 1545CST he returned to the thirty ‘mile range and observed two separate returns in stationary position, 285 degrees and 287 degrees, at 18 and 19 miles respectively for a short interval of time ~ until necessary to return to the fifteen mile range. At this time he contacted Bergstrom control tower and requested that they scan the area with binoculars; a necative report of scan was received. At approximately 1550CST he again returned to the thirty mile range and observed a single stationary return 22 miles from — Bergstrom AFB at bearing 310 degrees which remained stationary for the entire interval of observation until return to the fifteen mile range was once more necessary. After discharging traffic duties iy returned to the thirty mile range and observed a stationary return bearing 275 degrees approximately 17. miles from Bergstrom which remained stationary for a short time, then begana .—. rapid movement on a course of O degrees to a bearing of 322 where it again ceased motion and remained stationary for approximately 30 seconds. Jt then faded and disappeared at approximately 1559CST. He kept constant surveillance from this time until approximately 16)5CST with no further contact. The return was similar to that which is produced by a large formation of aircraft, being of elliptical shape, approximately 3/4" in length and approximately 3/16" in width, being brizht in the center and slightly diffused or ragged at the edges. The fast line constant circuit was in operation during all observations, all returns in question appeared to be of similar dimensions. when in motion the return appeared to be moving at a high rate of speed as the sweep trace was | producing a definite advance in position at each revolution which in his experience +0 would indicate gromd speeds in excess of 350 mph. He was unable to determine the approximate speed, except that the return traversed a distance of approximately ten miles in a matter of seconds. Constant surveillance was not maintained until approximately 1555CST since _ had not realized the importance of this information and had not been made aware of pertinent regulations. All times are approximate as they were taken at the beginning and end of observations to the nearest five minutes until L5SSCST after which the accuracy is to the nearest minute. All bearings were. from the AN/NPM-1 unit to the center of the unit and were accurate to the degree of mechanical accuracy of the equipment and his skill at their operation. OTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50U.S.C.— ° 3) AND 22. AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON JS PROHIBITED BY LAW, ; iT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOROF.” - INTELLIGENCE, USAF. Declassification Authority: NND 57565 AF FORM 112—PART I] | ——————— AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) REPORT RO, 12th Strategic Fighter Wing : yd K-3 -33 3 APPROVED 1! JUNE 1948 COMMENTS OF THE PREPARING OFFICER | ae AF 11191087, has been performing the duties ef AFSC 27272 Aircr nding Control Technician in the Airways and Air Communications Service Detachment 1921-1, 1921st AACS Squadron since August 1951 and is stated to be fully qualified by his commanding Officer. [ dvgct: t te Saat The preparing officer does not know the observer personally. * , = a x © » . e 1 : p> ta : 4 " y ' . . ~~ *, ; ‘ ee of ' ; ge Cate. se RS ee ERS aig eo : , 4 . * he : : \ we te . >R. \ : ; : a ee eee ee RIES GESRES PSR: PEP A hie . . . 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IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF "_ INTELLIGENCE, USAF... ‘ P . f s. y, : - , é - 3@—-85570-1 * U. &. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE « - as Dy =] ‘ . < . } s' ie . . ay Oy ne C= te Ke oe Ye } a er EM x } if 3 ~ rm 2 Pa w! és ‘ Po ial a te a i : i a. i id \ a x 2 J — =, e: é o . he Wy) eee , . f ‘. eo -> % ay * eo “2 +e c ye Cat tiny j he ne Se tt . te : { " : : 4 ‘ . By , e is iis : . ve , b star ae SPE Brita ore a ee ria ioe a el es ee eas Bicaiee i. a AES, Pete ee Hage oe oer ep Te are ee ee ee 2d ete» Biehl tern £ae. sh ieee. . Declassification Authority: NND 57565 AIRWAYS -AND AIR COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE DETACHMENT 1921-1 1921ST AACS SQUADRON | Bergstrom AF Base, Austin, Texas 26 January 1953 SUBJECT: Sighting of Unidentified Targets Base Intelligence Bergstrom AF Base Austin, Texas It is my opinion that the unidentified targets sighted by My aaa Friday, 24 January 1953, was not due to mal- function o e radar set involved. However, I wish to make it clear that I was not present at the time of the sighting and did not ob- serve the targets first-hand. My opinion is based purely on the testi- mony — Ree and past experience with the partic- ular radar set involved. No evidence of malfunction has been found or noted since the incident. . Technical Representative Gilfillan Bros. Inc Charles G. Reagor ( | | ATION Declassification Authority: NND 57565 OF RT” onthe ie ihe ap hey he = Bie , C , 6 Warrer 1 y > 4 Te + . “ GUENTHER 40 — —26 Declassification Authority: NND 57565 a VOYLES LAZY -¥ RAN 4100 — — 18 jars “ crue ik Joins San Anto ie a ee BLUE TINT INDICATES AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLED AREAS _ For pilot information see reverse side Victor airway designations are shown along the radials of the omni range stations. Limits of these airways which are not indicated on this chart are 5 miles on either side of the radials. ee a es coe Pe tn ote otk tak ee net al, A a a aa Declassification Authority: NND 57565