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PROJECT 10073 RECORD

|  1. DATE - TIME GROUP | 2. LOCATION  |
| --- | --- |
|  10 Jul 49 11/0015Z | Dayton, Ohio 387  |
|  3. SOURCE | 10. CONCLUSION  |
|  Civilian | Other (KITES)  |
|  4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS | 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS  |
|  CNE | Object was yellow and was in the NE sky at a 30-40 deg elev. At first the object appeared to be disc-shaped but after closer observation through a telescope it appeared to be two object connected together. The front object appeared to be diamond-shaped with a black spot in the center. This object was fastened by rope ob cable to a whittish-yell…

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|  UNITED STATES AIR FORCE THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS REPORT OF INVESTIGATION | FILE NO. 5D 24-21X DATE 15 August 1949  |
| --- | --- |
|  TITLE PROJECT "GRUDGE" Incident, Dayton, Ohio 10 July 1949 | REPORT MADE BY JOHN L. BRENNER nlb REPORT MADE AT DO #5, W/P AFB, Dayton, Ohio PERIOD 21, 26 Jul; 1 Aug 49 OFFICE OF ORIGIN DO #5, W/P AFB, Dayton, Ohio STATUS CLOSED  |
|  CHARACTER SPECIAL INQUIRY  |   |
|  REFERENCE None, this is an initial report.  |   |
|  SYNOPSIS This investigation predicated upon Routing and Record Sheet from Analysis Division, Int…

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5D 24-21X
PROJECT "GRUDGE"

DETAILS:

1. This investigation predicated upon Routing and Record Sheet from the Acting Chief, Analysis Division, Intelligence Department, MCIAXS, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, dated 14 July 1949, confirmed telephone call from Mr. [redacted] on 11 July 1949, requesting investigation of the sighting of an aerial object at approximately 1915 hours on 10 July 1949 in the vicinity of 431 East Stroop Road, Dayton, Ohio.

AT DAYTON, OHIO

2. On 21 July 1949, Mrs. [redacted], Dayton, Ohio, was interviewed and stated in substance that at appro…

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Project Grudge - 387
5D0S1 NCIAXS 12 Jul 49 1
ATTN: Mr.

1. Reference is made to telephone conversation of 11 July 1949 between Mr. of 5D0S1 and Mr. of NCIAXS.

2. It is requested your office initiate an investigation and obtain detailed information from each witness regarding the sighting of an unidentified aerial object at approximately 1900 hours, Sunday 10 July 1949 in the vicinity of 431 East 8th Road, Dayton, Ohio.

3. The following names are mentioned as witnesses to this phenomenon:

Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio

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INCIDENT NO. 387

1. Date of Observation 10 July 1949 Date of Interview 11 July 1949
2. Exact Time (local) 1915
3. Place of Observation Dayton, Ohio
4. Position of observer Ground through binoculars
5. What attracted attention to object
6. Number of objects 1
7. Apparent size May have been slightly larger than F-80
8. Color of object Yellow
9. Shape Diamond shape connected to disc or oval object
10. Altitude 30-45° may have been 1000 ft
11. Direction from observer NE
12. Distance from observer may have been 3 Miles
13. Direction of flight of object(s) Stationary
14. Time in sight 15 Minute…

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Name and address of observer, Dayton, Ohio

Occupation and hobbies:
Civilian Chief, Guided Missile Section AMC (MCREON)

Comments of Interrogator relative to intelligence and character of observer(s):
Appeared above average intelligence, sincere, and level-headed.

NARRATIVE SUMMARY:
When interviewed at his office (MCREON) stated that while standing in
his yard at approximately 1915 hours, 10 July 1949 his attention was attracted to a
yellowish object in the N.E. sky at a 30-45 degree elevation. At first the object
appeared disc shaped but upon closer examination thru bino…

Page 2 Incident 307

Name and address of observer: [redacted]

Occupation and hobbies:

Comments of Interrogator relative to intelligence and character of observer(s):

NARRATIVE SUMMARY:
dicating information. Informants advised that the object was observed through high power binoculars and there was no question in their minds that the object was a box kite. According to informants the string and tail were visible. Both agreed as to time and place of seeing the object. Mr. [redacted] added that he observed the same object on 9 July 1949 and it was in the same general direction.

On 1 August 19…