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…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 …

…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

… 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…

…RT FROM (Agency) 74th Ftr-Intcp 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 Millinoc…

…rned off abruptely. Altitude: Est. - 500~1000 feet above terrain. Range: Este ~ 20 miles. Other Factors: Negatives (2) 2209 MST, 27 December 1952, sighted from aircraft over Borger, Texas. length of Observation: 40 seconds (approximately). (3) Visual observation. (4) Sighted from 500 ft. altitude while airborne above Borger, Texas, Object appeared to the sou…

…he light seemed to expand with flaring ey! )e. No. pattern in these cenditions were noted. The distance was difficult 4 ermine, but ifthe light were that ef an aircraft using normal navigation the initial observation would have been estimated ab approximately ten miles, mi sical form was determined at any time during the chase. There were no man= » no*sound …

… when light decreased. At‘no time was'a pattern noted in changes or variation during the 45 minute observation. It was noted that if the lights were that of an aircraft using normal ‘havigation lights’ the’ observation would have been appreximately 10 miles. There was’no observation as to the physical form*of the object as well.as no exhaust or sound heard, …

…IGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) REPORT NO. 34th Air Division (Defense) TR=1=53W oe a a ran (1) Shape: Radar Blip Size: larger and brighter than average aircraft blip. Color: N/A Speed: Estimated 12~15 MPH, variable. Number? One Formation: Negative Maneuvers: The object first appeared on the PPI scope on an azimuth of 270°, range 9 miles and altitude …

… FILTER CENTMR, BANGOR, MAINE. FIVE WITNESSES SOME WHICH GOC EXPURIENCE CONSIDERED RELIABIR. 6. CLEAR WEATHER, GOOD VISIBILITY. 7. UNKNOWN 8. NONE 9. INTERCEPT AIRCRAFT SCRAMBLED BUT OBJECT HAD MOVED soUTH AND DISAPPEARED BEFORE INTERCEPT COULD BE ACCOMPLISHED. 10. NONE APPROVED (16) idl ieee!) 1s? LT, USAP INTELLIGENCE OFPTCER \ Caen kis hy aan oe N NONE . …

…ET 5, BANGOR FILTER CENTHR, BANGOR, MAINE. FIVE WITNESSES SOME WHICH GOC EXPERIENCE CONSIDERED RELIABIR. CLEAR WEATHER, GOOD VISIBILITY. UNKNOWN NONE INTERCEPT AIRCRAFT SCRAMBLED BUT OBJECT HAD MOVED SOUTH AND DISAPPEARED BEFORE INTERCEPT COULD BE ACCOMPLISHED. NONE APPROVED (16) a Lege Leeda : 1ST LT. USAF INTELLIGENCE OFFICER (15) ners, NONE . DISTRIBUTION…

…e it made when it took off could have been heard ° cocina at his house, if some one had been distening for it, although it was by no means m loud noise like an aircraft of conventional design would have made. : He also debunked any notion that it was a helicopter or any other known type aire craft. "I havé been in helicopters and been in and Le ers and aroun…

…t 25,000", 260 dez., 87 knots 7s No know meteorological conditions existed. &. Ne physical evidence exists such as fraguents, Or photographs. 9. One F+51l type aircraft from Conguree APB, S.C. and one F«@0 type were utilized for attempted interception without success. 10. No known Air Traffic was in the area at the time of sighting. NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTA…

CLA SSIFICATION) ——— ma —e ae COUNTRY REPORT NO. (LEA ERLANK / ‘ (14 "i tad S$ tates of Amer 5.02, Ar 5 29 & _AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT Unidentstied j flying AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) ‘. “9 : f 43 r. ? >” pom % ' ae ee He ’ a. ae, : WORCAPSS par don ve de Oth VEPOLIES pad gH avin Oley 2 DATE OF REPORT EVALUATION 6 March 195: PREPARED BY (Offic…

…GENCE INFORMATION REPORT seaisnesyisentinte FROM (Agency) REPORT NO. CG 10th Air Div (Def) APO 942 10AD~2-53 3 7 PAGE OF PAGES STATEMENT — _— I, Victor Mahler, Aircraft Communicator residing at King Salmon, Alasak make the following statement, On 7 February 1953 at approx 08002 I received a call from the control tower operator at King Salmon CAA control towe…

…ve found < him to be a very reliable and efficient Aipport Traffic Control Chief. He. . has had eight years experience in Air Traffic Control. ~ Victor Mahler, Aircraft Communication also saw this light from the | _ Control Tower. He has held this position since August 1951. I have had no ied previous opportunity to meet Mr. Mahler but he seemed very sincere…