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…,000' - 330°/66 knots (9) 4,0,000* - 320°/52 Inots (10) 50,000" = 3109/36 knots 5- The undersigned officer interprets the sighting as a reflection of man- made light which was suddenly turned off, appeared again and was turned off again. H Drea sete GEORGE H. JANCZEWSKI end Lt. USAF Director of Intelligence NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING …

15 August 1952 About 220 hours, on the evening of 1 August 1952, I and a friend, ~Af/20 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 com…

…ect 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-za…

…t to OPAL MERE Ameria ats Pp aLs eert caus eet sen nop asta AAI tE MIEN dull, the point of the fan shape object was pointed down and it looked like a pillar of light. Object disappeared beyond the horizon. Mr. Rittenhouse stated that the object did not resemble any type of plane. oY E WILLARD L. WORDEN Major, USAF Lt. Gol., USAF Intelligence Officer Commandi…

…r like, and changing from brilliant to biitech Wes nerta ees torte ieee dull, the point of the fan shape object was pointed down and it looked like a pillar of light. Object disappeared beyond the horizon. Mr. Rittenhouse stated He oe Lt. Col., USAF Intelligence Officer | Commanding, that the object did not resemble any type of plane. DISTRIBUTION BY ORIGINA…

…Hunter's Weather, Winds and Visibility at Time and Place of Sighting: Observers Report: The sun was dropping in the West. ceiling was unlimited with sufficient light for good observation. Visibility was good, 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 A…

…nds 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…

…Sq REPORT NO. Presque Isle AFB, Maine PAGE 2 OF 3 PAGES Statement of Fe94B Pilot On 29 Jan 53 I was flying as pileot in a F-94B aircraft on a routine training flight. After making a few intercepts on another F~94, the GCI station vectored us to the Millinocket area to intercept B-29 Nicholson Able~6é. We stayed in the Millinocket area for approximately fifte…

…cy) REPORT NO. 74th Ftr-Intcp S¢ Presque Isle AFB, Maine Statement of Fe9hB Pilot On 29 Jan 53 I was flying as pilet in a F-O4B aircraft on a routine training flight. After making a few intercepts on another F~94, the GCI station vectored us to the Millinocket area to intercept B-29 Nicholson Able-é. We stayed in the Millino

… Shape: Round with trail. Size: Unknowns Color: White with milky white trail. Speed: 2700 MPH (est)e Maneuvers: Traversed from east to west. Appeared to climb slightly in an are toward WNW, ‘Noise: None. Manner of Disappearance: Like a bright light being turned off abruptely. Altitude: Est. - 500~1000 feet above terrain. Range: Este ~ 20 miles. Other Factors…

…ers: Noise: Manner of Disappearance: Altitude: Range: Other Factors: (3) Visual observation, COMMENTS of Preparing Officer: Round with contrail. Unknown. White light with white trail, 500 to 2700 MPH (est). Traversed from east to west, horizontal trajectory, with slight if any change in course, None. Behind clouds; clouds at 30,000 ft. MSL, Above 35, 000 ft.…

…proximately 2130 CST, 23 February 1953, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hilton of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, telephone 141, who were then at approximately 42-08N/88-32W, observed a light yellow ball shaped object in the southwestern sky at an estimated distance of five miles, which they at first thought was an extra brilliant star, Object began to move to the north and gradually…

…? 34,1 CLOUDS (Circle One) a. Clear sky b. Hazy &) Scattered clouds d. Thick or heavy clouds e. Don’t remember 34.3 WEATHER (Circle One) @ Dry b. Fog, mist, or light rain . Moderate orheavy rain . Snow . Don’t remember 34.2 WIND (Circle One) a. No wind 6) Slight breeze c. Strong wind d. Don’t remember 34.4 TEMPERATURE (Circle One) a. Cold CB.) Cool c. Warm d…

RESTRICTED . What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object? 34,1 CLOUDS (Circle One) 34.2 WIND (Circle One) a. Clear sky No wind b. Hazy Slight breeze Scattered clouds c. Strong wind d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Don’t remember e. Don’t remember 34.3 WEATHER (Circle One) 34.4 TEMPERATURE (Circle One) (a) Dry a. Cold b. Fog, mist, or light rai…

…ICATION) AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT REPORT NO. ~ FROM (Agency) F3G, 46024 AISS, PIAFB PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE F3G =T-5A PAGE & of SIGHTING OF UNIDENTIFIED LIGHT VIIs RELATED ACTIVITY OR CONDITIONS: No activity or condition, metorological or otherwise, which might account for the sighting was reported in the area, However, @ similiar object was reported …

…LLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT Oe, | FROM (gency) e REPORT NO. - ‘ j F3G, 46024 AISS, PIAFB PRESQUS ISLE, MAINE P3G -T-5A pace 2 oe PAGES SIGHTING OF UNIDENTIFIED LIGHT VII: RELATED ACTIVITY OR CONDITIONS: - No activity or condition, metorological or otherwise, which might account for the sighting was reported in the area, However, 2@iniliar object was reported…

…AF Base at the time of the observation had been from broken to scattered cumulus between 4000 to 7000 feet. Further out on Long Island the cloud cover was from lightly scattered to clear. te Dre Charles P. Olivier, Flower Observatory, Upper Darby, Pas, received a report of a sighting at approximately the same time which he accepted as a fireball phenomenae S…

…DD. macely the sane time which he accepted as a fireball » 2 GS bes § La rrr. en iieg a oe TRAN AYN BY DOSNnorena.s 8. Negative Ma cen +3 + ys & NCSA UL ve ~O. Light comercial traffic in the New York Metropolitan areae Wo jet traffic, A meme eee! 2 Thid DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF TH…

Declassification Authority: NND 57565 “=, ~ RES--RIC-TED AF FORM 112 ; (CLASSIFICATION) APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY , REPORT NO. (LEAVE BLANK) __ United States” TR-1-53 OO. AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION R RT SUBJECT \* i FLYOBR ja al AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Age - ieapte yen ae 2500th Air Base Wing New York and Pennsylvania Mitchel A DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INF…

…from Hancock 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 …