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… imdicatorg. GCA site louated at Ashiya Air Bese, APO 75, i hag no visual contact (I did not onter the unit until 8150 I after visual contacts had been mate). ‘Weather; Sky clear, visibility 10 miles, winds West 10 knots, alt- ingtar a ‘ No explanation for the objects Ho evidence such as photographa or fragments exist, Gresh beat and interoeptor airoraft sav…

…m redy green and back to yellow. Disappeared after observation of about . - ‘40 mites, The undersigned has been 5, sonar rapt at Aphiye Air Base for 3 months. “Weather at the time of yhdervelitiina Diy clear; — 10 miles; winds were West at 10 mote and altimeter wat 50917, No explanation for the object. Ne evidence such as photographs or fragments exist, Cras…

…served by the C-47 pilots at approximately the same point at which the object disappeared. The duration of the sighting was approximately 15 minutes under CAVU weather conditions. Aurora Borealis illuminated the sky behind the object. The only description of the object was that it was a round, red light, resembling the running lights of an aircraft, However,…

…Billy F. A/lc AF15298169, 3 experience in radar operations. Hetrs ears in radar operations, Gebo, John T/s B 2000ft Overcast 15 Mi Vis. DP 21 Te 2 and 3/2 y 6. Weather 19 Miles fron station, Winds from the North West at 8 Knote. Track no. A-66-T Ident. TCA# 2 ALT. 17,000ft. Time. 01147 Position. Track no. X-12-T Ident. VC1489 ALT. 8,000ft. Tine. 0112Z Positi…

…verage amount of clutter. No other Unknown aircraft were in the area 6. What effects of rain storms and lightning have been observed on this radar? Usual scope weather, Nothern light were clearly visiable during this period. 7. Were any checks made to determine if unknown target could have been one of our own aircraft? Yes. 8. Was any interception attempted?…

… and is a career airman. He is - 24, years of age and appears to have sound and reliable judgement. His observations were also witnessed by his wife. 6. Tucson weather at 2130 was clear - 40/098/68/24/ - - - 8/992. NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U.S. C.

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…sible, distance from ob- ject and an estimate of speed and altitude. We would also like to have the names of the other observers and a brief description of the weather at the time of sight. Kindly include in this report a paragraph of your own describing what you saw and your evaluation of samee Any information in relation to the above may be helpful in dete…

…rs the 7hk/7th AC & i Gs of the 7&47t! “visus: ‘lly “bt Ob15 » e&th hted on the redar screen bout <5 seconds which dj blip. At: 0435.2 4g ea 3G that the object weather balloons at llington AFB, Texas. ey ees os : : + ay & VL ACH Wi tI « \ ee 3000 ft to 23,000 ft track j +3ed small while ligh : approximately ] i a av SL é \ cy fie (7 © pote ct cre Oo cr e+ 2 …

… happenings that occured on the first night I could not a- credit to any source. The happenings that occured on the 23 March I supposed to be the result of the weather station behind the site. oe Ma 7 , Pena EO LEONARD DURESEA JR A/3e 3. AF-18 419 404 Air Policeman NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES W…

…t of me. They were never near the horizon but were sighted at about a 45 degree angle above horizon and disappeared about the same degree on the opposite side. WEATHER: Clear, slight wind from southeast. Observer flew in B-26's during WW II. UNUSUAL: Eight objects passed over in a chain formation evenly spaced. There were sometimes two or three in sight at o…

hee | RESTRICTED AF FORM 142-SOART F cit sald (CLASSIFICATION) APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY . REPORT NO. K) Pas United States tis 53 =. 1 TE S a TS —_——--— AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATI REP SUBJECT FLYOBRPT ag ‘AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) San Antonio, Texas Wing Intelligence Office, Randolph AFB, Tex. ~_—_—_--- ‘DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION | EVALUATIO…

…y, both of whom work at Base Operations; A/1C Thomas R. Moore, A/3C Wanda W. Lyday, A/3C Joan L. Stevenson, and A/3C Marlene R. Jones, all of whom work in Base Weather. The report was received from A/3C Smith and was corroborated by the other five persons. COMMENTS OF S/SGT GRAVITT: 1. A/3C W. C. Smith has 19 months service, is a high school graduate, and co…

…y, both of whom work at Base Operations; A/1C Thomas R. Moore, A/3C Wanda W. Lyday, A/3C Joan L. Stevenson, and A/3C Marlene R. Jones, all of whom work in Base Weather. The report was received from A/3C Smith and was corroborated by the other five persons. COMMENTS OF S/SGT GRAVITT: 1. A/3C W. C. Smith has 19 months service, igs a high school graduate, and c…

…was 2305 Central Standard Time and was reported to TAFB 232) Central Standard Time, Sighting was visual from the ground and length of time observed is unknown, Weather was clear with wind velocity of approximately 15 MPH. lL. Mre Dovborn Spoke very conscientiously and his emunciation was distinct. He was not hysterical and was very much concerned about notif…

…as 2305 Central Standard Time and was reported to TAFB 232); Central Standard Time. Sighting was visual from the ground and length of time observed is unknown, Weather was clear with wind velocity of approximately 15 MPH. l. Mre Dowborn spoke very conscientiously and his enunciation was distinct, He was not hysterical and was very much concerned about notify…

…y fragments. There was one aircraft about 2,000 feet. This aircraft was nowhere near objects Considering the way the object disappeared, I don't think it was a weather balloone STRATTON, Frank E. Jr AF 14))):6808 A/2c Declassification Authority: NND 57565 in

…pes or string appeared to be hanging from the object. I think the last reflections of the sun rays was what made all of us see it so easily. I believe it was a weather balloon, No fragments or physical evidence of the object were observed. ? (7, \ | Laticl A i. Lich hadond RIGSBY, Claude Re Civilian Guard Force Tinker Air Force Base 4 July 1955 Declassificat…

…lly due over the field. I would say it was about 140,000 feet high. I have been employed on the Guard Force at Tinker Air Force Base for eleven (11) years, The weather was very clear and fair, The wind was approximately 15 to 20 mph South Easterly. Around 1900 scattered clouds came up in Southwest. I did not take any photographs and did not obtain any fragme…

… high;I couldn't estimate the altitude. Pa, ae ee a 2 ee ON para Ey a Seana ro ets I have been on the Guard Force at Tinker Air Force Base for es yea ad rm the weather was very clear and there was a slight bre I didn't take any There was no aircraft TARR, Kent C,. Civilian Guard Tinker Air Force Base 6 July 1953 Declassification Authority: NND 57565