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AF FORM 112—PART Il Reskzicted APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 scarica i AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM Agere , 46024 AISS, PIAFS REPORT NO. PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE FOG~T 4A pce | L ne Pacts SIGHTING OF UNIDENTIFIED LIGHT I. DESCRIPTION OF THE OBJECT: One (1) milky-white light alternating in color to pink red for short duration, unspecified shape two (2) to three (3) times larger than the largest star in the area, displaying no aerodynamic features, proceeding at the beginning of observation North and later alternating its ceurse te North-Weste Gradual loss in size and intensity with simultaneous change in color from milky-whiteto dark red during the last stage of observation. See Inclosure # 1, this reports IIe TIME OF SIGHTING: First stationary sighting made at 2055 hre EST. Second stationary sighting conducted at 2100 hrs EST. The third and last stationary sighting took place at 2110 hrs EST. Visual observation from the vehicle in motion conducted during the entire intervals between times indicated above. III. MANNER OF OBSERVATION: Only surface observation conducted. No optical or electronic equptment was used. Motions of the light were established by the observers with the help of stationary objects ( telephone pole ). IV. LOCATION OF OBSERVERS: Initial sightings made from the Eastern outskirts of WESTFIELD, MAINE ( 146034! 67955! Second sighting conducted from the vicinity of i FOUR ORNERS" (N46° 34! w67° 57! ), approximately two (2) miles West of WESTFIELD. During these observations the light was at an azimuth of approximately 275° from the position of observers proceding North. Last observation conducted from the vicinity of AROQSTOOK UNIONGRANGE HALO (N46°3 8! W67°59'), approximately four (4) miles North West on U.S. Highway # 1. During that time a change in light direction from North to North-West was observed. No estimate of distance oraltitude given by the observers. Approximate et a Bei of the light during the inital stage of observation believed to be 25° \°°e Sketch, Inclosure # 2, this report). Ve IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF OBSERVERS: The observers were identified as Mr and Mrs Clarence CAMBRIDGE presently residing at 267 W STATE St., PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE. Mr CAMBRIDGE served as a . T/5 with the 217th AAA Bn during WW II in ETOand possesses a prior knowledge of aerial observation and identification as well as very good knowledge of the area described in thisreport. Both are well educated and of above average intelligence.They appear to be very reliable. VI. WEATHER: Weather conditions were good at the time of the observations. Ceilingand visibility unlimited, wind surface 320 degrees at seven (7) mph, at 10,000 feet 280 degrees at 45 knots per hour. The moon was out and the stars were clearly distinguished. 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. Restere Ze (CLASSIFICATION) 16—55570-1 3X U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE \ Declassification Authority: NND 57565