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…s, but the object observed left no vapor trails and showed no signs of pro- pulsion. This ebject performed maneuvers that are impossible for known conventional aircraft to perform. Seth observers agreed that the object seemed to maintain a con- stant speed through such maneuvers. They described the object as climbing, diving, executing right and left angle t…

…ghting was not an illusion, it is » believed that he is a reliable source. The information in his report did not seem to indicate any known type of present day aircraft nor any type of astromomical body. Preparing Officer FRANCIS C. HALL ist Lt, Usar fe: Security Control Officer Comments of approving officer, The information submitted by Patrolman Imtter lea…

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…

…ction of the object seen by Mr. Johnston, south, do not concur and hererore:, are evidently two different objects. The radar target is believed to have been an aircraft head~ ing for Perrin AFB, Texas. No identification can be made on Mr. Johnston's sighting. ‘Mr. Wyle V. Moore at Love Field, Dallas called and gave a brief descrip-— tion of the object. He sa…

…MENT: 1. AIRMAN QF is assigned as DRAFTSMAN for the DEPUTY FOR OPERATIONS and is considsred by his superiors to be both conscientious and reliable. 2. No local aircraft were in the vicinity at the time of sighting. 3. The 66lst AC&W SQUADRON at SELFRIDGE AIR FORCE BASE indicated no unusual ' radar observations. : lh. Weather and winds at time of sightings: &…

…T: 1. AIRMAN DAMON is assigned as DRAFTSMAN for the DEPUTY FOR OPERATIONS and is considered by his superiors to be both conscientious and reliable. 2. No local aircraft were in the vicinity at the time of sighting. 3e The 66lst AC&W SQUADRON at SELFRIDGE AIR FORCE BASE indicated no unusual radar observations. 4. Weather and winds at time of sightings: ae Wea…

…rd. From the time of first sighting ntil the object disappeared approximtely 5 minutes elapsed, Immediately oF observing this object, he noticed a conventional aircraft i orior to in tne imnediate vicinity of where the object was sighted. { t . . :] ° ° ° ° ° H acorn til unknown to this writer. Therefore, the reliability of this se a camot be determined. It …

… It anpeared somewhat brighter and larger than any of - the sters in the area and was of a yellow-orange color. At first I thought it to be a conventional type aircraft headed towards me with its landing a heed on. 3ut I soon realized it was moving broadside to me going south, osity prompted me to hurry into the house for binoculars (82.3 30), and cae securi…

…first sighting until the object disappeared approxim tely 5 minutes elapsed, Immediately “prior to Mr. Stott's observing this object, he noticed a conventional aircraft in the immediate vicinity of where the object was sighted. Mr, Stotts is unknown to this writer. Therefore, the reliability of this report cannot be determined. It is believed that the estima…

…t. It appeared somewhat brighter and larger than any of the stars in the area and was of a yellow-orange color, At first I thought it to be a conventional type aircraft headed towards me with its landing lights on. But I soon realized it was moving broadside. to m going south, My curiosity prompted me to hurry into the house for binoculars (8x30), and after …

…est unpaved road North of Warner Robins, Georgia, he noticed an orangé glowing objset traveling West at a slow rate of speed, slower than a con- ventional type aircraft, Wr, Chandler steted it was visible for approximately 6 oe 7 minutes and that it was a very dark night. Mrs. Chandler duplicated her husband's statement when interviewed. INCLS. >a IN 4 “DIST…

…hat no weather balloons were released on 6 January 1953. 5. Check with Base Control Tower, Robins AFB, Georgia and Cochran Field, Ga. revealed no record of any aircraft in that vicinity at that time. 6. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chandler were not under the influence of intoxicants at ime of observation and were in good health. 7. Wr. and Wis. Robert Chandler have …

…00 to 2500 feet altitude, then moved to NNE position and appeared to be head- ing in SSE direction. + Identifying Inférmation on Observer: Mr. M.F. Fechenbach, Aircraft Traffic Controller at Love Field, Dallas,Texas has had ten (10) years experience in tower and traffic controll Mr. Wyle V. Moore, Airport Traffic Controller at Love Field, Dallas, Texas, has …

…00" = 2909/52 knots (9) ho ,000! 2900/48 knots (10) 45,000' = 290°/57 knots (11) 50,000' = 290°/\2 knots 5. The reporting officer evaluates the sighting as jet aircraft. Director of Intelligence 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 AMEND…

…igence Hq, Tenth Air Force AFXOI FLYOBRPT 8-52 PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES 2. According to the 6lst FIGHTER-INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON, SELFRIDGE AIR FORCE BASE, MICHIGAN, F-9 aircraft were in the vicinity at the time of the sightings. 3e & check conducted by this Directorate revealed that DETACHMENT 12-l,, l2thWEATHER SQUADRON, SELFRIDGE AIR FORCE BASE, MICHIGAN, released …

…drinking. Because of the altitude this object seemed to be at and the distance it travelled, I am certain that it was travelling many times faster than our Jet aircraft can £0 ha A booth ALFES G. SMITH A/ic AF 3)4816)70 Declassification Authority: NND 57565

… high altitude, so high that the object was compared to the flat head of a pin held two feet from the eye. Speed was estimated at four times the speed of a jet aircraft with accompanying 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)…

…ltitude, so high that the object ~~ was compared to the flat head of a pin held two feet from the eye, Speed was if estimated at four times the speed of a jet. aircraft with accompanying 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 …

… cription chon sk Se Silvery, possibly due to reflection of ‘against aircreft-type covering. © Re Great speed. Estimated as 4 times the speed : aN = é of a jet aircraft, eke . ieee its : ‘Se > gamiler to sound of an F-86 at high altitude, b1 ote, Soe ee pe, with no change in tone or volume during man- = The object made three (3), 360° turns to the : faneuver…

…rmation contained in the inclosures was reported by TWX in accordance with AFL 20065, Dated 29 April 1952. ‘The object was also sighted by at least two fighter aircraft from other squadrons, The. convereation among the pilots and R O's was heard by A/1C Ferdinand who was on duty at the ADDC. Not knowing which of the pilots and R O's were talking the conversa…