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An observer reported seeing a small object traveling at high speed, accompanied by a throbbing noise. The object was described as black with a silver stripe and was observed from a mountain at a high altitude.

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MTMMOT, QAM TID RTMENT Mt COMMER E ED SO es” FATES DEAR MEN OF us MVERCE wre, (PTT DD TDIA ATT Ve Co BU KAU () Re po rt Laocen aor ott asc information on "Ball Lig *htning" oe oe ers Rt te na A A NRRL NEN I CLS 5 Gh ORO Various theories and suggestions have been proposed to explain ball lightning, most of them being without well-established physical foun- da…

… position of the sun with respect to the unidentified object and the observer, Also determine the approximate time during which the object was in © Sight (this information was not available for more than half the reports). CONFIDENT LAL dy Declassification Authority: NND 57565

… control tower operators, civil police, forest and fire rangers, and other such people who might have good chance of seeing unidentified flying objects. If any information concerning unidentified flying objects is given to the public, instructions for reliable observa- tion should be included. 7. This organizat:on will be pleased to be oi any further assista…

…earance and size of these balloons. The larger photograph shows the typical flight appearance at any altitudes where it would be visible. It is hoped that this information may be of some use to you in identifying future reports of incidents. 2 S =34,560 Declassification Authority: NND 57565

… AHUNTRY REPORT NO. GAP-2-79 AIR INTELLIGENCE ere yee La OF LZ Coss Investigation of Alleg Saucers t YO ipa] worth, Texas oes quarters sine h Air Force DATE OF INFORMATION 9 - Ql April Major Delton Snith ‘ = Pear SAG January IEF ERENCES (Control. nay moder, @ dole, previous re ore 3 4 g 50" as applicable) » sudject: "Reporting of Info 5 smation on Unconventi…

AF FORM 112—PART I valet APPROVED 1 JUNE 1943 (CLASSIFICATION) AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT 37 2,7) 9 Ch FROM (Alyency) REPORT NO. | i eed . Director of Intelligence ‘ Headquarters Eighth Air Force | SAP~2=79 PAGE 5 OF 6 PAGES (4) cea ERE REEEE | (4) MD 2 ives in an upstairs a veteran or 3000 hours of flying Garage rtment at the rear of in the US Air …

AF FORM 112—PART I (CLASSIFICATION) AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT 9. 2,17 | FROM (Agency) REPORT NOL The : Director of Intelligence | FA Headquarters Righth Air Force SAF=2=79 | pace 6 fe PAGES believes to be the result of a Russian atomic blast. He reported the sete: bans intelligence and -—— when no action was taken -- to the F.3.I. in San srancisc .…

…e object through any of the following? . Eyeglasses . Binoculars . Sun glasses . Telescope . Windshield . Theodolite . Window glass . Other RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION Declassification Authority: NND 57565

…engine at night ft was verfectly round and left no trail of fire 1 P * Pre Cee de d sound by ’ Seconds ist 1ma ted range 3 / Oe @) 7 m + Ce RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION Declassification Authority: NND 57565

…. From true North b. From horizon = a 31.2 When it disappeared: ft a. From true North ated degrees. : DO) mae by b. From horizon a degrees. RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION Declassification Authority: NND 57565

…, and a “B” at its position when you last saw it. Refer to smaller sketch as an example of how to complete the larger sketch. PEC THICTErY RESTRICT EW SECURITY INFORMATION 5 Ns GF HN Declassification Authority: NND 57565

…i Trom sien tic operating atv a V eT y =. > *3 ‘ v Al NVWAAO TO A A - , Weta dh OA of cata ct ten jet engine, and . Sat ae ; wove of excess RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION Declassification Authority: NND 57565

…o evidence of malfunction has been found or noted since the incident. Che doe YH. Charles G. Reagor Technical Representative Gilfillan Bros. Inc ee od SECURITY INFORMATION. Declassification Authority: NND 57565

…. ip ") MED yp BeZZL LAB LIE DP DIP ae ye oy} He ia id LD Ape nica. 700' eas) ey, LE? Bie 4. If you land enroute and are delayed more than an hour, report this information to the nearest communications | 00" : & es ao uae a Ln ener Gin mic Ge Mabe te eae “te station. eK pete s ‘ PE ; 2000’ jasc fs CONTROL AREAS DO NOT EXTEND BELOW 700’ 5. Remember that if yo…

…470] 170] 180] 790] 200] 270] 220| 230] 240] 250| I 200] 210] 220] 230] 240 250] 260] 270) 280] 290] BLUE TINT INDICATES AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLED AREAS For pilot information see reverse side Victor airway designations are shown along the radials of the omni range stations. Limits of these airways which are not indicated on this chart are 5 miles on either side…

… ular radar set involved. No evidence of malfunction has been found or noted since the incident. . Technical Representative Gilfillan Bros. Inc Sy Bee SECURITY INFORMATION Declassification Authority: NND 57565 Batis A Qe sae cts 5 SA . aR ee Bo Sees Sake

…0] 130] 140] 160) 170] 1501 1601 170] 180) 190] 2001 VERY HIGH FREQUENCIES (VHF) PRINTED IN BLUE 7 ; BLUE TINT INDICATES AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLED AREAS For pilot information see reverse side a me Sb el aE ies GEOREF 7-51 Consult Coast and Geodetic Survey Radio Facility Charts and Civil Aeronautics Admin- istration Airman’s Guide for changes in aeronautical inf…

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