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MIFPW Subject: The Testimony of Mr. V. L. Black Regarding Unidenti- fied Citing QUESTION: Where was the location of your point of observation? ANSWER: I was at that time on my own property which I was clearing for a house to be built. This property is located on the south side of Otter Creek on Otter Point. Otter Point is almost four miles north of Hau Gallie, Florida. This prop- erty is on US Highway 1, east side and west bank of the Indian River, QUESTION; What was the distance, direction, and altitude of the craft? ANSWER ; I had walked to my car and was facing approximately south. I glanced to the right and upward. This unidentified ob- ject came into my line of view over my right shoulder. It appeared to be lower than 500 feet, and the bottom outline was reflected in the neon lights of the Westchester Motor Court which lies directly west of the position described, about 250 to 350 feet away. I estimated the speed to be 500 miles an hour or excess, QUESTION; What was the condition of the evening? ANSWER: This was the evening of 4 January 1953. The atmospheric condition was exceptionally clear. It was quite cold, the temperature being about 509 F, There was little or no wind; in fact, it was calm, QUESTION: Would you please state what background and knowledge you have with regard to aircraft. ANSWER ; I have, over the past six years, done a great deal of travel by airplane. In fact, while living in Puerto Rico it was my main mode of transportation. I have flown at the rate of 20,000 to 30,000 miles a year. Too, I have been on Patrick over one and one-half years during which time I have observed the movement of aircraft to and from the Base, I have also been at Hglin Air Force Base where I observed B-36's daily. I do not fly any type of aircraft myself. "T certify that to the best of my knowledge, the above is true and correct," ee 1 BLACK Declassification Authority: NND 57565