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…f two (2) F-9hA at 28,000 feet over Hempstead, Long Island and o a heading of 270 degrees, I sighted a white light moving in the opposite direction at the same altitude and first thought it to be another F-9hA because Pinkerton was work~ ing intercepts with F-9's in the area, I was number 2 in the flight and the flight leader advised that he was advancing to…

…wo (2) F-9hA at 28,000 feet over Hempstead, Long Island and on a heading of 270 degrees, I sighted a white light moving in the opposite direction at the — same altitude and first thought it to be another F-9hA because Pinkerton was work~ ing intercepts with F-9's in the area, I was number 2 in the flight and the flight leader advised that he was advancing to…

…W). 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 …

…n made a slight rise and disappeared. The total time of sighting was approximately 5 seconds. I immediately called Los Angeles radio and informed them of time, altitude and position of the objects. The weather was clear in the vicinity at: the time of the sighting. As both pilots were familiar with the reflection characteristics of the B-29 cockpit,. these w…

… four (4) or five (5) times larger tham any visible star, displayed no aerodynamic features, Path of flicht was either in a westerly direction or descending in altitude, The light lost some of its intensity, but did not seem to change in size before disappearing below the hill, (See Inclosure 71, this report). II, TIME OF SIGHTING: “Sighting was made between…

… four (4) or five (5) times larger tham any visible star, displayed no aerodynamic features, Path of flicht was either in a westerly direction or descending in altitude, The licht lost some of its intensity, but did not seem to change in size before disappearing below the hill, (See Inclosure #1, this report). II, TIME OF SIGHTING: ‘Sighting was made between…

…proximately twenty (20) miles from the observers, Its brightness was greater then the star Sirius and had a steady brilliance, There was no manuever or loss of altitude in its 90 degree azimuth, The object approached from 130 degrees and proceeded in a straight and level flight, (2) The observation was made visually from the ground at 0600 hours Central Stan…

… above a tangent extending from the earth's surface at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and above normal surface haze which would have obliterated it at the minimum altitude. Significance: Due to the pre-eminence of Dre Olivier in the field of meteor study it is felt that his statement that the object was a "bright fireball which is a perfectly normal body" may b…

…k Field, (no direction given), at approximately 205 EST, March 1953. The object was of dirigible type, with holes in the sides and flashing a yellow light. The altitude was given as tree- top level. No other information was given as to description, speed, or direction. Observer, Mrs. Gohn, stated that this is the third time that she has seen this ob- ject, o…

Pty Qisisss: us LAY) ~ CONFIDENTIAL~ ar Fon fan GIES EALS EE PT be SECURITY INFORMATION | COUNTRY | REPORT NO. ue (LEAVE B a ame a n MLZ FESO Blue Book AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT ‘SUBJECT Reman rm Report of Unidentified Flying Object AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) Horry County, South Carolina Commanding Officer, Pope AFB, N. C. DATE OF REPORT DATE O…

…, JR, AF 12 342 976, The object is described as a large red light, estimated to be thirty-six (36) inches in diameter froma distance of 3/8ths of a mile and an altitude ef 1500 feet. Its shape was not clearly defined, but appeared to be round. It emitted no sound nor were there any discernible trails of exhaust patterns, Weather at the time of the sighting w…

… JR, AF 12 342 976, The ebject is described as a large red light, estimated to be thirty-six (36) inches in diameter from a distance of 3/8ths of a mile and an altitude of 1500 fect. Its shape was not clearly defined, but appeared to be reund. It emitted no sound nor were there any discernible trails of exhaust patterns. Weather et the time of the sighting w…

… New York, Phone 3951, observed an unidentified fly- ing object at approximately 2105 EST, 19 March 1953. Object was reported as Northwest of observer at a low altitude, no distance given. Object was described as a ball of fire with an orange border at a low altitude. Object seemed to hang in the sky and to move in a northernly direction. Object was observed…

…, Phone 3951, observed an unidentified fly- | = “Ang object at approximately 2105 EST, 19 March 1953. Object wes reported as Northwest | _ of observer at a low altitude, no distance given. Object was described as @ ball’ of © [fire with an orange border at a low altitude. Object seemed. to hang in the sky and “s “to move in anarthernly direction. Object was …

…ather conditions at the time unidentified target was observed? 28 visibility, snow, overcast. om nearby U.S. weather stations is available on temperature vs vs altitude, and wind velocity vs altitude? E 2000 Overcast, 15 Mi. Vis. DP. 21 Temp. . inds W 8 . observed by any other nearby radar equipments? If SO, give und the supervisor familiar with the effects …

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…raight again, One neighbor is known to have noticed this zig-zagging. DISAPPEARANCE: The objects had a very brilliant light until just before they disappeared. ALTITUDE AND DIRECTION TRAVELED: Altitude from 30 to 40 ,000° feet. Objects traveling from southwest to northeast. | Zi: was in back yard facing east as objects traveled by to the east of me. They wer…

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…nd your air field at Marfa. JI at first thought it may have been a balloon released by the plane that made the vapor trail, as it appeared to be about the same altitude, but was not of a spherical shape like an ordinary balloon, and perhaps larger, somewhat oblong in shape, The object then appeared to descend somewhat and resemble an eagle or buzzard sailing…

…and your air field at Marfa. J at first thought it may have been a balloon released by the plane that made the vapor trail, as it appeared to be about the same altitude, but was not of a spherical shape like an ordinary balloon, and perhaps larger, somewhat oblong in shape. The object then appeared to descend somewhat and resemble an eagle or buzzard sailing…