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|  1. DATE - TIME GROUP | 2. LOCATION  |
| --- | --- |
|  October 1951 | Gonzales, Texas  |
|  3. SOURCE Civilian | 10. CONCLUSION TURBINELED  |
|  4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS One | Object resembles wood such as a tumblommed being blown in the air. Description of motion and object lead to this conclusion. No indication that this could NOT have been the cause.  |
|  5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 30 Seconds | 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS  |
|  6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground-Visual | One object observed in front of car as it came over hill. Appeared to be a round object about 6 ft in diameter. Had center of…

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|  UNITED STATES AIR FORCE | FILE NO. 24-39/1  |
| --- | --- |
|  THE INSPECTOR GENERAL | DATE 12 June 1952  |
|  OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS | REPORT MADE BY  |
|  REPORT OF INVESTIGATION | REUBEN STRICKLAND, S/A  |
|   | RO  |
|  TITLE | REPORT MADE AT  |
|  Unusual Aerial Phenomena | DO #10, Kelly AFB, Texas  |
|  Sighted from Gonzales, | PERIOD  |
|  Texas, and Vicinity | 20-21 May 1952  |
|   | OFFICE OF CHRON  |
|   | DO #10, Kelly AFB, Texas  |
|   | STATUS  |
|   | CLOSED  |

CHARACTER
SPECIAL INJURY

DIFFERENCE
None, this is an initial report.

SYNOPSIS

Investigati…

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DETAILS (Cont'd)

5. On 21 May 1952, Mrs. [redacted], Plaza Hotel, [redacted], James Street, Gonzales, Texas, was interviewed in reference to an unusual aerial phenomena she had seen near Gonzales, Texas, approximately in October 1951. The object had been sighted while she and her husband were driving toward Gonzales on Highway #3 approximately one (1) mile north of Gonzales. As they reached the summit of a small hill the object appeared straight ahead and at first it was believed to be a grayish cloud with a white circle around it. Upon closer observation, by both she …

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Q. Altitude (angle of elevation above horizon - 0° at horizon, 90° overhead)?
A. Approximately 30°.

Q. Direction from observer (angle clockwise from north)?
A. Directly south.

Q. Direction of flight of object?
A. Flight was from east to west.

Q. Time in sight?
A. Probably one-half (1/2) minute.

Q. Speed (time to cover given angular distance)?
A. One-half (1/2) minute to cover 15°.

Q. Sound and odor?
A. No sound. No odor.

Q. Distance from observer (distance to town, building, etc., over which object appeared to b…

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DETAILS (Cont'd)

Q. Additional information concerning object?
A. Thought it could have been a cloud at first then decided it wasn't. Finally thought it could have been a "flying saucer" since they had heard and read about them.

Q. Weather conditions and light at time of sighting?
A. Weather clear - sun shining, visibility unlimited.

Q. Name and address of observer?
A. Mrs. James Street, Gonzales, Texas.

Q. Did observer wear glasses, especially polaroid glasses at time of sighting or was object viewed through canopy, window, or other transparent material?
A. Wears g…

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DETAILS (Cont'd)

Mr. [redacted] might relate. Mr. [redacted] advised that he had known Mr. [redacted] all his life and that he believed [redacted] was of good character and trustworthy, however, he had some doubt about the credibility of information received from [redacted]. Mr. [redacted] stated that [redacted] might be inclined to seek publicity. He based this on the way [redacted] would greet him whenever they met, which was quite frequently. [redacted] would greet him [redacted] as if they had not seen each other in months when in…

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 1951 SIGHTINGS

|  CASE | DATE | LOCATION | OBSERVER | EVALUATION  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  1 | Nov | Montreal, Canada |  | Astro (Meteor)  |
|  2 | Nov | Los Angles, California |  | Other (PYSCHOLOGICAL)  |
|  3 | 2 | 47N 57.35W (Atlantic) |  | Astro (Meteor)  |
|  4 | 2 | Rolla, Kansas | Unknown | Astro (Meteor)  |
|  5 | 2 | 49.25N 53.30W (Atlantic) | Civilian (Pilot) | INSUFFICIENT DATA  |
|  6 | 2 | Mojave, California | (Mr & Mrs) | Other (PYSCHOLOGICAL)  |
|  7 | 7 | Oklahoma | Multi | Astro (Meteor)  |
|  8 | 11 | South Wales, New York |  | Other (Control…