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15 Jul 52

28/1000 CST
28/1600 Z

xx 2 civilian women

15-20 seconds 2 300

Two oval-shaped objects about the size of DC-3 a/c observed by two civilian women.

AF FORM 112—PART II
APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948
(CLASSIFICATION)
AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT

|  FROM (Agency) | 138th AC&W Squadron FCAFB, Weaver, S.D. | REPORT NO. | 1R-4-52C | PAGE 2nd OF 2 PAGES  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

1. Description of object
a. Round or oval shape
b. Approximate size of DC-3 aircraft
c. Luminous in color
d. Two objects
e. No exhaust
f. No visible means of propulsion
g. Sound, came from entirely different direction.

2. a. Time, 1000 Central Time
b. Duration, 15 to 20 seconds

3. a. Manner of observation, visual
b. Altitude, high

4. a. Location of observer, …

APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948

|  COUNTRY | United States | REPORT NO. | IR-4-52C | (LEAVE BLANK)  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT  |   |   |   |   |
|  SUBJECT FLYING OBJECT REPORT  |   |   |   |   |
|  AREA REPORTED ON | Bismark, North Dakota | FROM (Agency) | 138th AC&W Squadron  |   |
|  DATE OF REPORT | 2 August 1952 | DATE OF INFORMATION | 28 July 1952 | EVALUATION  |
|  PREPARED BY (Uphot) | ROBERT G. YOUNG, JR., 1st Lt. USAF | SOURCE | Bismark Filter Center  |   |
|  REFERENCES (Control number, direction, previous report, etc., as applicable) FLY. OB. RP…

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DETACHMENT # 1
4672ND GROUND OBSERVER SQUADRON
114 Main Avenue West
Bismarck, North Dakota

30 July 1952

TRUE SHORT STATEMENTS CONCERNING UNIDENTIFIED FLYING AIRCRAFT

On Monday, July 20, 1952, at ten A.M., we observed two silver or luminous objects directly north in the sky which were traveling in an easterly direction. These objects were in formation, appearing to be equidistant from one another, and remaining at the same altitude, approximately a 45 degree angle from the horizon, as long as they were in sight. They were clearly defined and were, in our opinions, no smaller than a D…

DETACHMENT #1
4672ND GROUND OBSERVER SQUADRON
114 Main Avenue West
Bismarck, North Dakota

DET 381 29 July 1952

SUBJECT: Transmittal of Signed Statement

TO: Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center
ATTN: ATIAA-2C
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Ohio

1. The attached signed statements are submitted in accordance with AFL-200-5; Subject: Unidentified Objects Reporting; dated 29 April 1952.

2. These statements are a part of a written report submitted on 29 July 1952, by the 138th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron, Rapid City Air Force Base, Weaver, South Dakota.

3. Reason for report bei…

DETACHMENT # 1
4672ND GROUND OBSERVER SQUADRON
114 Main Avenue West
Bismarck, North Dakota
30 July 1952

TRUE SHOWN STATEMENTS CONCERNING UNIDENTIFIED FLYING AIRCRAFT

On Monday, July 28, 1952, at ten A.M., we observed two silver or luminous objects directly north in the sky which were traveling in an easterly direction. These objects were in formation, appearing to be equidistant from one another, and remaining at the same altitude, approximately a 45 degree angle from the horizon, as long as they were in sight. They were clearly defined and were, in our opinions, no smaller than a DC-3 (if a…

2. ATIA
ACTION 3.C Files

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WPB174
YMX183
JEDKF 060
PP JEDEN JEPHQ JEDWP 333
DE JEDKF 011
PP 292030Z ZNJ
FM B79/CO 138TH ACAW SQ RCAFB WEAVER S D
TO JEPHQ/ DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE HDQ USAF WASHINGTON D C
JEDWP/ AIR TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB OHIO
3TP/CG ADC ENT AFB COLO SPRINGS COLO
NL1/ CG CADF KANSAS CITY MO
OVJ/CG 31ST ADIV FT SNELLING MINN
/ / 138-29-G-11 PD ATTN CLN AT 1AA-2C AIR TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER PD FLY OBRPT PD IN COMPLIANCE WITH AIR FORCE LETTER 200-5 DATED 29 APRIL 52 THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS SUBMITTED
PD 1. DESCRIPTION OF OBJECT CLN
A. ROU…

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2. A PD SIGHTED AT 1000 CENTRAL TIME 28 JULY 52
B.
DURATION OF SIGHTING 15-20 SECONDS

3. A PD MANNER OF OBSERVATION CMA VISUAL

4. A PD LOCATION OF OBSERVER CMA 5 TO 10 MILES NORTH OF BISMARK N. D.
B. DIRECTION CMA FLY NORTH WEST

5. A PD OBSERVER CMA MRS ST BISMARK N. D.

B. WITNESS CMA MRS ON CMA WIFE OF DC-3 PILOT FOR MAGNOLIA
OIL COMPANY PD SPOTTER DURRING WORLD WAR TWO PD

6. WEATHER CMA CLEAR CMA WIDS ALOFT 25000 FT 61 KNTS 300 DEGREES

7. NO METEROLOGICAL CONDITION OR ACTIVITY AT TIME

8. NO PHYSICAL EVIDENCE

9. NO INTERCEPTION ACTION TAKEN

10. AIR TRAFFIC AT TIME C…