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Seine RESTRICTED ‘c } AF F ORM 112—PART il (CLASSIFICATION) APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 spe ae AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) REPORT NO, Wing Intelligence L¥¥*-1-3 Castle AF Base, California PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES 1, Description of Objects The observers, Aircraft Commander and pilot of a B-29 Air Refueling aireraft, first observed the objects while flying on a heading of 330 degrees, The objects appeared as a formation of lights approaching the aircraft from & northeasterly direction. The lights approached the aircraft with such a rapid rate of closure that the aircraft commander started a turn to the left; suddenly the lights stopped and appeared to hold the same position momentarily and then made a slight rise and disappeared. The lights appeared in a slightly bent V formation and were blue in color. During the interval in which they were observed the lights changed from a bank to a level position, stopped, and banked away immediately before disappearing. No sound was heard. 2. lime: Sighting began at about 1927 PST, with the lights remaining in view for approximately five (5) seconds thereafter. 5. Manner of Observation: Observation was made visually from the cockpit of an airborne B-29 type aircraft; no optical or electronic equipment was utilized. Initial attention was drawn by sight only as these objects apparently were silent. The Air- craft Commander and co-pilot were the only crew members to view the objects. 4. location: The observers were airborne at the time of the Sighting. The air- craft in which they were flying was on a heading of 330 degrees and was over Santa Ana, California (approx. 3345N-11752W). The objects were observed at 2:30 o'clock or north- east of the aircraft. These objects appeared to be on a plane with the aircraft, which was flying at an altitude of 16,500 feet. The speed of the objects or their distance from the observers could not be ascertained. 5. Observers: a. st it. LOWELL D. BRANDT, USAF, Aircraft Commander (1234C) assigned to a combat crew of the 93d Air Refueling Squadron, 93d Bombardment Wing (M), Castle Air Force Base, California. He has been on flying status three and one half years; further, he has not previously observed unidentified objects. b. Ist Lt. CHARLES C. LOVELESS, USAF, co-pilot (1231C) on the same combat crew as Lt. Brandt. Lt. Loveless has been on flying status for two and one half years and has been assigned to the 93d Air Refueling Squadron, 93d Bombardment Wing (M), Castle Air Force Base, California, for three months. He reports that this is the first time he has sighted flying objects. 6. Weather Conditions: Clear skies--the radar winds for the position were 227 degrees at twelve knots. 7. Related Activities or Conditions: None determined, 8. Physical Evidence: None. 9. Immediate Interception or Identification Action: The Aircraft Commander upon first sighting initiated a left turn in an effort to get out of the line of flight of the objects. As both pilots were familiar with the reflection characteristics of the B-29 cockpit, these were checked to insure the lights were not a ground reflection with- in the cockpit. The Los Angeles, California CAA radio was called end informed as to the time, location, and altitude of the objects. 10, Simultaneous Air Traffic: There were no other aircraft observed in the imme- diate vicinity and none were reported by Air Traffic Control and Military Flight Service. 2nd Lt., USAF Asst. Intelligence Officer 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. CTED AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF (CLASSIFICATION) 16—55570-1 YX UU. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, INTELLIGENGE, USAF. SECURITY INFORMATION Declassification Authority: NND 57565