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RESTRIGTED=—2. (CLASSIFICATION) AF FORM 112—PART Il APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT vay Ha, MAF, Hamilton AFB fies: ; Hamilten, Calif IR-1-5W co tA Mt RCE, PAGES when it seemed ‘ slew down to a itep ‘but that he oa ee seriously. deubted it). The 360° turns were said Uk ko de very. tight turns, about one-eighth Se agb. : ees gee ‘of area required for jet sircraft. | See = Trails or Exhaust: None obparved. Propulsion System: Not reported. Number: ef, Objects: .. Qne (1) Manner of Disappearance: Object rose vertically and disappeared from view to the northwest. Other Pertinent or The glinting did ae iis during the maneuvers. Unusual Features: 2e Time of Sighting: Lecal Time: Between 1545*hrs and 1600 hrs, 10 Jan 63 Zebra Time: Between 2345Z and 2400Z, 10 Jen 53 Length of Time Observed: From 60 to 75 seconds by Colonel McNab. Mr Hunter saw object 10 seconds later when Colonel McNab pointed it out to him, due to the objects terrific speed and high altitude. reported no radar contacts with this object during the time and date reported. 4. Location of Observers During Sighting: Eight (8) miles northwest of Sonoma, California, from a knoll in the hills northwest of Sonoma Valley near the crest of Trinity Road’ connecting the Senema and Napa Valleys. The object was sighted at: a 45° angle northwest of position ef the observers, Distance of object from observers was undetermined, flying at a very high altitude in a northwest direction. Altitude was determined to be greater than that normally flewn by jet sircrafte 2 4 5. ck tunatedannd a of Information: Celonel McNab stated he had a total of over 1,000 hours Piyise time and is familiar with various types of aircraft. However, he stated that Mr. Hunter's background does not indicate much familiarity with aircraft. 6. Weather, Winds and Visibility at Time and Place of Sighting: Observers Report: The sun was dropping in the West. Visibility was neon ceiling was unlimited with sufficient light fer good observation. 3. Manner of Observation: Visual without sids.” The 28th Air Division (Defense) MOTE: 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 FO 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. » REGFRIOTED™'SECORTTY TRFORMETTON 36—BE570-1 x @. ©. Costnnaney Fesntene Orvete, - ink Sustains ue en le SO Giles bititbaconiia 28 Declassification Authority: NND 57565 4 a