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a AON 7 Ob) y > AF FORM 112—PART Il APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) REPORT NO. 3rd Bomb Wing, Intelligence Div 8 “6753 PAGE Y OF hi PAGES 1. The object observed by S/Sgt Helmer and his wife was round, brilliant white in color and trailed a what seemed to be luminous rocket-type exhaust gases. The object was traveling at one altitude (unestimated by the observer) and appeared to be traveling four to five times faster than a modern jet fighter aircraft. There were no propulsion or exhaust noises and the object seemed to disappear due to distance after about one minute of observation, The luminous trail of the object appeared to vary in length. The color of the exhaust from the object to about three times the length of the object in trail, appeared reddish white and solid. (See diagram). From point #1 (in diagram) to point #2, the exhaust appeared to thin out assume a flame colored hue and was spaced at short intervals much like rocket exhaust. (See diagram). There were no apparent flight control surfaces or silhovette and the object accomplished no maneuvers other than straight line travel from Northwest to Southeast. 2. Time sighted: 19:3) MST 27 January 1953 Length of sighting: Approximately one (1) minute 3. Manner of observation: Visual only 4. Location of observer: 1351 Eastland Street, Tucson, Arizona 32°12'N/110°56'W 5. Identifying information on observer: S/Sgt Helmer has had ; years and 8 months of Military Service with 2 years and 6 months on flying status. He is a high school graduate with some college credits, seems to be of average intelligence. Although, Sergeant Helmer wears glasses for reading, his eyes checked 20/20 on his last physical examination. Sergeant Helmer is well thought of by his superiors and contemporaries and is of above average reliability. 6. Weather and Wind Conditions: Weather - Clear Visibility 50 miles Temperature 60° Humidity 0° Dew Point 36° WNW 12 knots Wind at 20:00 MST 1505/10h/41103/103/62103/2707 83119/3123/0302h/22530/h2hu5 pa aa aes eee ee 52473 7. Activities or Meteorological conditions accounting for sighting: None 8. Physical evidence of sighting: None 9. Interception or identification action taken: None 10. Comments of Preparing Officer: S/Sgt Helmer appeared to be of excellent character and seemed sincere during the rendition of his report. He has never seen a similar object and although he does not know what he saw, he is certain it was not a meteorological or astronomical phenomenon. S/Sgt Helmer's training as a gunner qualifies him as a competent observer. 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. 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. \g a TAA Meo Bint, i ( sfnoonlaraic 16—85570-1 3X UU. 8. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE Declassification Authority: NND 57565