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AF FORM 112—PART | APPR®VED 1 JUNE 1948 (CLASSIFICATION) COUNTRY REPORT NO. UNITED STATES TRa2053E te a - AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT -_— — —_— — —_— ee SUBJECT PLY OBRPT AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) Southern part of the Séate of New Jersey end & Sth Ptr-Intcp Sqa's McGuire AFB, NJ. —_—— — DATE OF REPORT a DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION Y January 1953 6 December 1952 fin2 PREPARED BY (Officer) ae oe SOURCE 1/Lt Antony Pogrebneak, Intel Officer As indicated in summary REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) VHF contact by Otondo, Robert #,, 1/Lt, Pilot, to GCI (Pursesnatcher) at 1819 Est. SUMMARY: (Z2nter concise summary of report. Give significance in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin tert of report on AF Form 112—Part II.) —_— 1. nis is a combined report by the end and. Sth Fighter=Interceptor Squadrons, of McGuire Air Force Base,’ Trentonyg New Jersey, ian i: to the sighting of an unidentified object on Saturday, 6 December 1952, at 1800 to 2005 EST over 40 desrees Zero minutes North, and 74 degrees 35O minutes West, 2e The information contained in this report was received through statements made by? ae ROBERT F, OTQID0O, 1/Lt, AGL909847, (Pilot) and FIS, McGuire AP, Wed. b, HOWARD R, PERRY, 2/Lt, A0942075, (Rad Obs) 2nd FIS, McGuire AFB, NJ. EDWARD D, SMITH, 2/Lt, A02223430, (Pilot) 2nd FIS, McGuire AFB, 4.3, CHARLES W. BABTER, 2/Lt,; A0Q2224739, (Rad Obs) 2nd PIS, McGuire AFB, NyJ. GHORGE L, SHULSTAD, 2/Lt, A02222603, (Pilot) 5th PIS, McGuire AFB, NiJ. WILLIAM P, MANAHAN, Pvt USA, RAL2424¢71l2,5 6Oth Inf Reg, 9th Div, Ft. Dix, Neds TROT sania | » lh. Ay) Vy, 2.0. 12068, S eCe S-s WILLIAM B, jerome VSAF om VSAF om pan “Lat Captain, Wing meine ice Officer RTE 5S Date 5 INCLS. Overlay as indicated.in. t. Refer to World Aeronautical Chart #357. Chesepeaks Bay) DISTRIBUTION BY ORIGIN Thr ough Channels Tos Ls Director of Intelligence, Headquarters, USAF, Washington 25,’ D.C. an Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center, ATTN: ATIA A-2C, alo gita omg tote 8 AFB, Oe NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT. 50 U. $.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. _ (CLASSIFICATION) AF FORM 112—PART II Beshicctac/ gk Hoeven cin APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) REPORT NO, end PightereInterceptor S wuadron M (1125 a APR Tw TR=2=5 32 Sq McGuire AE Trenton, NJ ae & i’ PAGE 2 OF 3 ron “~~ ir ’ a Atty rs > ; J yy . Fam ? : 1. Robert Fe Otondo, Ist Lt, AO 1 909 347, of the 2nd‘ Ptr-Intep Sq, Med A 7H ( > AFB, Trenton, New Jersey. On 6 December 1952 while on a training fi4¥cht in at approximately 1500 hourse The pilot observed what appeared to be an object or light (round) of varying intensity. ‘he colors of the light Varied in intensity fron white, red and.amber. During these changes the light seemed to expand with flaring NO. pattern in these cenditions were noted. The distance: was difficult determine, but ifthe light were that ef an aircraft using normal navigation the initial observation. would have been estimated ab approximately ten miles, was determined at any time during the chases There were no man- no* sound or exhaust observed All observing. was done visually’ and when radar erative result. The. pilot was at approximately 10,000 feet and 10 miles’éeast of M faking after the light at a. heading‘of 260 dectees’ fer, approximate]; 50 miles and climbing to 22,000 feet he noted, that at initial sicht#ng,:74 degrees zl \ ; 5 we ch i hae . 20 minutes West and 40 degrees Zero minutes Nerth, at: 10,000 feet, the Objcet or 13 : we 7 oe oho a L Named ‘ speared to ‘be lave 1 with him and the reer the climb the objees, appéared to be hesupen reaching 22,000 feet. At one time overtaking object or light at abc 100 knots but The weather during the r yas a Pew. scattered clouds at .d,000 "tect, a Visibility unrestricted. Y There were ; activities meterological..or,otherwise that could have We ets WW — ys 7 > = oe n+ i. P 5 A] AC > Ts - ¥ St 2 . ~ c Ss AG : . oo * 4 ° ‘ YY for the sighting and as no physical evidenee to substantiate same. re | oe ao ane A. u ih, 2 2 m . a, he lh v4.4 ihe sk « Tike . fe? ge a Was madé to overtake this objes light, But results were negs ow eA hniAtiolh | +44 4. rece h Tt) 1) + ee ae ee oe oe nT Phy ty Lve even though pllot was flying the F94 on Mach for a time... No other traffic ” ox 2. las He =~ Ar 4. } 4 4 ad muh eee aetetla re de Ln on i ae ae ° rved during this period of, chase and the pilot returned to the 'base’after the Centroller (Purse’ Smateher ) « 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. (CLASSIFICATION) RCo T 16—55570-1 YX U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE Declassification Authority: NND 57565 AF FORM 112—PART II APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 FROM (Agency) Qnd Fighter#Interceptor Squadron MeGuire AFB, rT 4. VA ft 5 at HCyuUuLre the pr. id BRdward enton, Neds vr Fa at about 5,000 leveled with + ao » am yy) or light seend amber and red in) intensity then returning changes or variation during exhaust Or altitude t up on radar » 4 he 2nd Ftr-Intep ly NG 5 ana sound occasionally. an SECU RELY pee | OTs A + errr ee ee ree PY were sm oe Katy. Lad ii cat —_— (CLASSIFICATION) ae AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT REPORT NO, IR-2=538 Trenton, Nd flight leader in pquadren and Ls not give drama —_ 7 . * a iC ULIS 4. es? bp ba 1 ht substantiates all > 4. LU dn ae ULLO on or Ae) os Yea | oS he > a a eo +. - é aA Ys ULNeGr WLULASSBSSS were gUbiL “ is ~~ & Tren VOL, « - Lmae ana nd > ae a a7) A <n UU L, Y sual CO 1 WW cA re ro GI Q LN ew _ ~ —_ De Smith, end Lt, ; Z | Pap On 6 December 195 feet noticed about 20,000 feet and climhed to to be below his alti The colors ot the tudes A ihe ja] rT) aC (.2s= one time or amother each color predominaz . during ‘the brightness seemed to swell with - + to round when light decreased. minute observation. It was noted a “ rye -l. + O~ ; 4 ¢ | ~ 4. cs ie} VIgFaulon o« Le Hives we normal / 4. Ta la . > Ly -” ee de? hoa to the physical form*or the oo je¢ 7 . heard. It did appear as though the object or 9 CQ a) All the done visually and sighting 1 a Ree Re. ay Beane “1 : ae : ie ee 2 ade provega NeGauly Ce The aoove was noted LUPINE gsion out to sea and upon returning to base location (74 degrees 50 minutés West and alt Ltudee Lt’ Charles We. es on COAG the’ observati 4 ral ~ éeL' DD 9 the’ Pacts: abeve and r+ —_ hte ~y <n ~ as ber . on “inclosure ” . ~ ref V7 re _ Nal We te ts MCY;ULTS a On Wol wh dq idl. . p= = ct as well .a: NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U. S. C.— 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 31 AND 32, AS AMENDED. INTELLIGENCE, USAF. Nested Soe = a me ce ee en (CLASSIFICATION) 16—-55570-1 Declassification Authority: NND 57565 > ve «U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE ~ (CLASSIFICATION) Bide eidaedbince dicta einilecieadlines APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) REPORT NO, TRe2e5 3K : s -. re vs Bom ywn i saireratt Level headed’ and rage and reliable. Ts aA alt © i iY » Obgerve ~ a 2. SPEER, LOWaAr Ca: &n — » >, wy Cae Oxi A . bie - ma 4. ) J rv. RG GO Tadace. once ~ ~ Zi) A) i 10 two #5, on Inclosure 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. 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. (CLASSIFICATION) Hh! mh 16—55570-1 %% UU. &. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE Declassification Authority: NND 57565 ww ’ ~ hen : | —PAR Vastu. | SECURITY IN} ta ng i ie/ ya rr 2 & war. - AF FORM 112—PART II SECURITY INFORMATION | (CLASSIFICATION) Deis APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPOR | REPORT NO. ed FROM (A 1 DS op) Aon) 2nd VFighter-Interceptor squadron,McGuire AFB, Trenton NJ 9) S Rees 3B oe __ PAGE OF PAGES 4. Statement by William P, Manahan, Pvt, USA, RA 124 24 712, stationed at Fort Dix, New Jersey, 60th Infantry Reziment, 9th Division; At approximately 1750-13850 EST, On 6 December 1952 Private Manahan sighted a bright object or light approx imately 15 degrees above horizon insa southwest direction from Mount Holly, New Jersey. With the aid of a@ landmark, the observer was able to discern that the ob- ject flew in a straight course except for one westerly deflection of 3 to 5 devrees,| The object seemed to be revolving from right to left with what appeared to be the tail light intensity, increasing and diminishing, to the observer. The color of the light varied from white to yellow intermitently with no set pattern observed, The size of the object never seemed to change during the hour of observation but the change in intensity seemed to swell the light from 1/8th inch circle (original size)( O ), toa 3/8th inch flared star shaped with an indistinguishable number of flaring edges (Se ). Weather at the time of the sighting was clear and Visibility was unlimited. (See point #4 on Inclosure #1). Distance and altitude ANTONY . ah Pi USAF 1/Lt, | Intelligence Officer not commited, 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. (CLASSIFICATION) r 16—55570-1 3¥ «UU. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE Declassification Authority: NND 57565