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AF FORM 112 APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 | | ea + eee i iWiitl Saved A /} VCOUNTHY 4 * )” "REPORT NO. (LEAVE BLANK) | United States AFXOI FLYOBRPT 8-52 a : AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT _ Reporting of Information on Unidentified Flying Objects AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) 1G -—~ Michigan Director of Intelligence, Hg Tenth AF DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 19 aug 52 18 Aug 52 0-3 PREPARED BY (Officer) Bp. ALFES G. SMITE - A/2c CLYDE VIERRA 2ND LT GEORGE H, JANCZEWSKI A/ec FRANKLIN D. STEINBERG = Hq 1OAF REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) SELFRIDGE AFB i MICHIGAN AFOIN-C/cG+2, 19 Dec 51 and AFL 200-5; AFXOI 1822 SUMMARY: (inter 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 IT.) This report contains information on unidentified flying objects as observed by AIRMAN SECOND CLASS CLYDE VIERRA, AF 17292192; AIRMAN SECOND CLASS FRANKLIN D. STEINBERG, AF 19362308; and AIRMAN FIRST CLASS ALFES G. SMITH, AF 34816470, HEADQUARTERS TENTH AIR FORCE, SELFRIDGE AIR FORCE BASE, MICHIGAN on 15 August 1952. APPROVED: o Me INE Lt ls USAF Assistant Deputy for Operations Rie De INCLS. 1. A/2C VIERRA'S signed statement Uo) aw 2. A/2C STEINBERG'S signed statement | AiG / “Bw 3. A/1C SMITH'S signed statement | 4. Sketch of observations _-- ———-. DISTRIBUTION BY ORIGINATOR D/I, USAF = original D/I, ConAC - 1 cy ATIC, Wright-Patterson AFB - 1 cy D/I, Tenth AF = 1 cy D/I, ADC - 1 cy NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U. S.C.— , 3] AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW. 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STEINBERG were standing at the east side of Selfridge Air Force Base, near Lake St. Clair, when they observed a lavender colored light, approximately the size of the North Star, appear west of their position approx- imately twenty (20) degrees above the horizon and travel in a northeasterly direction. The light seemed to ascend as it travelled this course and zig-zag from left to right. Both airmen agreed that the light was approximately two (2) miles distant from their position but since it appeared to be at a great altitude, an accurate estimate of the distance was impossible. 2. AIRMEN STEINBERG and VIERRA said that the light travelled to a position which appeared to be over the "JET BAR" located on Highway M-29, at the north- eastern end of SELFRIDGE AIR FORCE BASE, in less than two (2) minutes and hung motionless in the sky for a few seconds. The light then headed east and dis- appeared beyond the horizon. There was no trail or sound and since the object appeared to be at such a high altitude, neither observer could estimate the speed. The light was observed for two (2) minutes. 3. Both observers continued to watch the sky and at 150398, another light of lavender color, approximately the size of the North Star, having no trail or sound, appeared from the west, approximately twenty (20) degrees above the horizon, also travelling in a northeasterly direction. The light ascended while zig-zagging at a tremendous speed until it seemed to be at the altitude of the stars and then stopped in the vicinity of the "JET BAR" for approximately one (1) mimte. The very brilliant, lavender color of the light was in direct contrast with the stars. It then continued to move eastward in a horizontal path until it reached a position ninty (90) degrees above the horizon where it stopped again. lh. At 1503558, AIRMEN VIERRA and STEINBERG notified AIRMAN FIRST CLASS ALFES G. SMITH and two (2) other airmen. They watched the motionless light for about one (1) minute. 5. AIRMEN VIERRA and STEINBERG then reported their observations to the TENTH AIR FORCE STAFF DUTY OFFICER, CAPTAIN V. H. BUSWELL, who returned with them to watch the light which, however, was no longer visible. According to AIRMAN SMITH, the light moved to a position of approximately 30 degrees above the horizon in a period of five (5) or six (6) minutes and grew dimmer as it disappeared from sight at 150,008. This light was observed for ten (10) minutes. TENTH AIR FORCE DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE COMMENTS: 1. ae AIRMAN VIERRA has served twenty-two (22) months on active duty; has no aircraft experience and is considered usually reliable. be AIRMAN STEINBERG has served thirty-one (31) months on active duty; has no aircraft experience and is considered usually reliable. | ce AIRMAN SMITH has seven (7) years active duty service. He is a Senior Aircraft Hydraulic Mechanic and is considered usually reliable. 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. bate Rot Se Rae IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF alr Pian | (CLASSIFICATION) 16—55570-1 U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE A AF FORM 1f2—PART II APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 (CLASSIFICATION) AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) REPORT NO. Director of Intelligence Hq, Tenth Air Force |AFXOI FLYOBRPT 8-52 2. According to the 6lst FIGHTER-INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON, SELFRIDGE AIR FORCE BASE, MICHIGAN, F-9 aircraft were in the vicinity at the time of the sightings. : 3e A check conducted by this Directorate revealed that DETACHMENT 12-1,, 12thWEATHER SQUADRON, SELFRIDGE AIR FORCE BASE, MICHIGAN, released a Rawinsonde at 1503008, August 1952. le» The 66l1st AC&W SQUADRON, SELFRIDGE AIR FORCE BASE, MICHIGAN, indicated no unusual radar observations. Se Weather and winds at time of sighting: &e Weathers: (lL) Visibility - 7 miles, clear (2) Clouds - negative be Windss (1) Surface - 190°/07 knots (2) 5,000" ~°230°/19 knots (3) 10,000* ~ 21,0°/12 knots 15,000! = 2609/15 pasts (5) 20,000* ~ 300°/22 knots (6) . 25,000" - 300°/25 knots (7) 30,000" - 2800/70 lmots (8) -40,000' = 2700/80 knots (9) 45,000° - 310°/75 knots 6. ‘The undersigned officer evaluates the sightings as a Rawinsonde. 1 Deeaagpunt GEORGE H. JANCZEWSKI end Lt. USAF Director of Intelligence 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. : 16—55570-1 U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 15 August 1952 | About 2240 hours, on the evening of 1 August 1952, I and a friend, ~A/2c¢ Steinberg, were standing by Barracks T-347 facing the lake. I noticed a light due west coming east and brought it to Steinberg's atten- tion who verified the object. It was as bright as the North Star and it zig-zagged slightly to the left and right as it continued to come east. It paused for several seconds and then headed back on a northwest course and disappeared over the horizon in the vicinity of the Jet Bar. All this took about two (2) minutes. We then waited and watched in the same direction in anticipation of another one. Another approached at approx- imately 2249 hours following the same angle as the first. It was from the direction of due west and coming east. However, this one continued to rise and continue east. It paused two (2) times for one (1) and five (5) min- utes, respectively. When it paused the second time, we called A/1C Smith, who was passing, to watch the object. This was at approximately 2255 hours. After calling A/1C Smith, Steinberg and I reported the incident to the Staff Duty Officer of Hq Tenth AF. He came back with us to see the object. However, by that time (2300), it had faded from view. The Staff Duty Officer stayed until approximately 2310 and then returned to his office. I left approximately five (5) minutes later. At the time of the sighting, the sky was very clear. The object made no sound, and when it paused for the five (5) minute period, it resembled a bright star. I had one (1) bottle of beer at approximately 1930. : he Lone ¢ VIERRA A/2c AF 17292192 AF497'73.6 Declassification Authority: NND 57565 15 August 1952 On the night of i, August 1952, at approximately 22h0 hours, A/2c Clyde Vierra and I were standing behind Barracks 347, near the sea wall talking when Vierra noticed a bright object and brought my attention to it. It seemed to come from the general direction of the Radar Station, which was west of our location. At that time it was at a fairly reason- ably low altitude and then started climbing over the direction of the Jet Bare While on this course, it had manuevers all of it's own. It Zzig-zagged back and forth with a quick movement horizontally but still staying on the same course. It then obtained a pretty good height over the Jet Bar, hesitated a few seconds, and dropped earthward over the Jet Bar until it disappeared from view. We watched awhile longer and at 2249 hours another bright object of the very same nature, following the very same course, came from the same direction, zig-zagging also, only this time it did not drop, but kept climbing at a tremendous height and speed right up among the stars and stopped, completely motionless for about one (1) or two (2) minutes just past the Jet Bar. It then started moving again with the same actions as before, very bright, distinctive from any star. It stopped at twelve (12) o'clock, straight up, and became motionless among the stars at which time Vierra and I called over three (3) other airmen. One was A/1C Smith, the other two (2) were unknown to me. The five (5) of us watched it for about one (1) minute, during which time it re- mained motionless. It was then that Vierra and I went to get the Staff Duty Officer. The three of us then returned about 2300 hours and A/1C Smith was still watching it, only by that time it had moved from it's position to five (5) o'clock where we lost track of it. The Staff Duty Officer left, telling us to come over and make a report in the morning. He had been gone about five (5) minutes when we heard a F-9l; make a quick warm-up and take off immediately. The F-94 had it's After-burner going and it climbed straight up at a pretty high altitude and followed the same course as the object had taken. He circled twice and then landed. I don't know if the Staff Duty Officer notified them or not. The reasons I don't think this was a star or any type aircraft ares 1. It acted like it had a mind of it's own, zig-zagging and suspending itself in mid-air for a period of time. 2. When it moved at such a great height as the stars, it moved with: incredable speed, far more than any known aircraft. It was impossible to even estimate it's rate of speed. Declassification Authority: NND 57565 3e It had a rather lavender color at times, then at times crystal white, like the North Star, only much brighter and sometimes closer. 4. It had no sound or any visible trail. A/2C Vierra left the scene around 2315 hours. A/1C Smith and { sat there about 45 minutes to an hour longer but saw no more. I had not been drinking that night. FRANKLIN D. STEINBERG © A/2C AF 19362308 Declassification Authority: NND 57565 15 August 1952 At 2255 hours, 14 August 1952, I had just finished work and was on my way to my barracks when an A/1C and A/2C called to me to observe & moving object in the sky. They were standing, facing towards the lake, between buildings 4347 and 348. At about a twelve o'clock position, I immediately picked up the moving object which somewhat resembled a star and to the eye it seemed to be about the same distance in altitude. It was much larger than the average star and cast off a light of lavender color. About half a minute after I first saw the object, it came to a complete stop and was motionless for about a minute. It then started moving again, leaving no trail, in a zig-zag manner but at the same time moving from the twelve o'clock position to about a two o'clock position. There again it came to a complete stop and just seemed to hang among the stars for almost a minute. At this time, or just before, the two (2) airmen who called my at- tention to this object went to notify the night Duty Officer. When he arrived at the scene, the object had moved in a north-eastern direction to about five o'clock and to the eye it seemed to have grown much dimmere Shortly after the arrival of the Duty Officer, the object disappeared completely. This object travelled from a twelve o'clock position (where I first observed it) to a five o'clock position in a period of five or Six minutes. During the movement of this object, I saw it pass between me and a star for just a few seconds. The ster was completely blocked from view. | There was no sound coming from this moving object and I feel sure that it was not a plane of any kind because of the Zig=-zag movements and its stopping completely and just remaining motionless. This statement is true and as I had just finished work for the night I had not been drinking. Because of the altitude this object seemed to be at and the distance it travelled, I am certain that it was travelling many times faster than our Jet aircraft can ZO» G. doth ALFES G. SMITH A/1c AF 34816170 Declassification Authority: NND 57565 Declassification Authority > NND 57565