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… surrounding it, travelling in a northerly direction at an estimated approximate speed of 00 mph. From the far (or eastern side) a trail of isolated red lights were visible, The nebula on the object was constant, and had no indication of resistance by atmosphere, The object was visible for approximately three (3) seconds. e. Altitude: At first impression, it…

…surrounding it, travelling in a northerly direction at an estimated approximate speed of 100 mph. From the far (or eastern side) a trail of isolated red lights were visible, The nebulae on the object was constant, and had no indication of resistance by atmosphere. The object was visible for approximately three (3) seconds, ; e, Altitude: At first impression,…

…ct was traveling at one altitude (unestimated by the observer) and appeared to be traveling four to five times faster than a modern jet fighter aircraft. There were no propulsion or exhaust noises and the object seemed to disappear due to distance after about one minute of observation, The luminous trail of the object appeared to vary in length. The color of…

…ct was traveling at one altitude (unestimated by the observer) and appeared to be traveling four to five times faster than a modern jet fighter aircraft. There were no propulsion or exhaust noises and the object seemed to disappear due to distance after about one minute of observation. The lutinous trail of the object appeared to vary in length. The color of…

a ” Ly, eg cee AF FORM 112 : (CLASSIFICATION) APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY USA a k-6 wo SS e S.4 FUR ys L si _ AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT SUBJECT SR Arak FLY OBRPT AREA REPORTED ON FROM (nev Detachment #8, 4672nd Ground l r ” State Of lowa Observer Squadron, Des Moines, lowa DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 2 February 1953 27 January 19…

… OBSERVERS: Capt Harold B. Kinison (this report), Col Wadman (Pentagon), Lt Col | Shockley (Pentagon) and one other Colonel whose name is unknown. All officers were pilots while the crew chief (Sgt) observed the object. Capt Kinison is a Senior Pilot with over 5,000 hours flying time and has served as an Intelligence Officer for six (6) years. ? WEATHER: Sca…

…y. OBSERVERS: Capt Harold B. Kinison (this report), Col Wadman (Pentagon), Lt Col Shockley (Pentagon) and one other Colonel whose name is unknown. All officers were pilots while the crew chief (Sgt) observed

…, 9 ( ccdross: quell reported sighting to (2) disk, Size: same as a fifty cent (50/) pié¢#headinz | “Wik hte. ane toward Seat Pleasant and Andrews APB, Objects were loatiag faster than jets, pn Aieh altitude, One (1y disk travoling straight. | a (CLAS: RCATION). 18—55570-1 Declassification Authority: NND 57565 U. to ro ! . } : * a ‘ ‘ ry \ WIT

…ce of the lights or objects. Tho disappearance of the lights or objects was such as a light being sud- denly turned off. ee ie ea 5. AIRNan @/states that there were no farm houses in the vicinity and no passing motorists to verify his sightings. . - TENTH AIR FORCE DIRECTOR OF INTSLLIGENCE COMMENT: 1. AIRMAN QF is assigned as DRAFTSMAN for the DEPUTY FOR OPE…

…pearance of the lights or objectse The disappearance of the lights or objects was such as a light being sud- denly turned off. 5 AIRMAN DAMON states that there were no farm houses in the vicinity and no passing motorists to verify his sightings. TENTH AIR FORCE DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE COMMENT: 1. AIRMAN DAMON is assigned as DRAFTSMAN for the DEPUTY FOR OPER…

…rs as Rated Crew Member...ccucae 7 "ee 6. Assigned toyecaccedsdendiawecncenaces (499 Comp. Sq,, Webdn, 7. (‘Years In S6rvices wiecccncecescus caus oterrmer> 8. Were Binoculars Usedes.ccecccerceashO 9, Were Pictures TakenessconcucvccscvehO III. RELIABILITY OF SOURCE: Capt. Penix is known to the undersigned and I have confidence in his judgement. He is a matur…

…, Visibility two (2) miles in haze. iI. Unidentified flying activity in vicinity of Potsdam (5224N/1304E), Five (5) unidentified Aircraft, trailing con-trails, were flying at an altitude of approximately 18,000 feet in vicinity of Potsdam. Aircraft appeared to be flying locally. Aircraft were sighted at approximately 12287, 26 December 1952. [Atle ag | poten…

15 August 1952 On the night of 1) August 1952, at approximately 220 hours, A/2C Clyde Vierra and I were standing behind Barracks 37, near the sea wall talking when Vierra noticed a bright object and brought my attention to it. It seemed to come from the general direction of the Radar Station, which was west of our location. At that time it was at a fairly re…

…& First Formation Flying fast Second Formation Flying West, then one (1) climbed upward and disappeared, others continued flying Westward and disappeared. They were white in color and in a way they looked like the moon. They disappeared just blending into the dark sky. I first saw the objects fly over the buildings SW of the base. They were about ten (10) or…

wia.,, rani APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY ~~ REPORT NO. CRRMANY ues 962-52 ifhy OM igho Rk pM AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPOR SUBJECT i FLYOBRPT AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) BERLIN 7350TH BASE COMPLEMEN DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION _ 14 AUGUST 1952 iz-14 AUGUST 1952 PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE TREFTER L. THOMAS 1ST LT. USAF AIRMEN, TEMP…

…panying sound similar to the USAF F-86 jet at high altitude. There was no change in sound tone or volume during maneuvers. Umusual maneuvers made by the object were; (1) - Three (3) 360° tight turns to the right, taking 2 to 3 seconds to complete each turn; (2) - Two (2) right angle (90°) turns, first to the right, then to the left; (3) - The object slowed d…

…ying sound similar to the USAF F-86 jet at high altitude.’ There was no change in sound tone or volume during maneuverss, Unusual maneuvers made ‘by the object were; (1) - Three | (3) 360° tight turns to the right, taking 2 to 3 seconds to complete each turn; (2) .- Two (2) right angle (90°) turns, first to the right, then to the left; (3) - The object slowe…

… WEATHER AND WINDS ALOFT: Cloud condition, 1200 scattered. Visibility, 12 miles, Temperature, 6L2 Dew-point, 59°, Surface winds, 18 knots from the south, There were high scattered clouds at 30,000 feet. Winds aloft were as follows: 16,000 feet 2808 27 knots 18,000 feet 280, 33 knots 20,000 feet 280, 32 knots 25,000 feet 300: 38 knots 30,000 feet 310° 45 knot…

| SCOASSIROD Gap eae a AF FORM .J12—PART | 1.0. 2088, pice SSIFIGATION APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 AE were ae fre [Lo Aiea, 1953 COUNTRY ARS, TNO. * (LEAVE vr ae UNITED starussy WELEWISHIES, PEM Te se coy JA On / AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION ORT SUBJECT FLYOBRPT AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) 2h¢h Air Division (Defense) Albuquerque, N Mex and Amarillo, Texas Kirtla…

… Crew Position this FIL ght chr awscenkserate ee 5. Years as Hated Crew Member.cececcceseee lO Years a Years in BOPVEGe. is tedd hae caked eebaseasuke Years 8. Were Binoculars BOOMS. kd 6 6 bk R OO New ERO 9. Were Pictures TORO Gs 66 bob ds Khaw en esne III. RELIABILITY OF SOURCE: true, accurate statement. IV. INTERVIEWER: A/2e. Jack L. Majors V. REMARKS: So…