302549164.pdf

PROJECT 10073 RECORD

|  1. DATE - TIME GROUP | 4 April 66 04/1205Z  |
| --- | --- |
|  2. SOURCE | Civilian  |
|  4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS | One  |
|  5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION | 3 - 4 Minutes  |
|  6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION | G-V  |
|  7. COURSE | W-N  |
|  8. PHOTOS | ☐ Yes ☑ No  |
|  9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE | ☐ Yes ☑ No  |
|  2. LOCATION | East of Haga, Florida (1 Witness)  |
| --- | --- |
|  10. CONCLUSION | INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR EVALUATION Although the report is dubious it is carried in the Insufficient category. If and when more info is presented the case will be reevaluated. Form 164 requested an…

UNCLASSIFIED
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH
INCOMING MESSAGE

AF IN: 32426 (5 Apr 66) N/rph

ACTION: NIN-7
INFO: XOP-1, XOPX-2, SAF-OS-3, JCS/DIA-1 (15) Pg 1 of 5
SMB C176ZCHQD432ZCVJA977 ADV CY DIA VIA JCS

PP RUEAHQ
DE RUCQAQ 39 0952019

ZNR UUUUU
P 052008Z
FM 306BOMBWG MCCOY AFB FLA
TO RUWMFVA/ADC
RUCQAH/73AIRDIV TYNDALL AFB FLA
RUCDSQ/FTD WPAFB OHIO
RUEAHQ/CSAF
RUEAHQ/OSAF WASH DC
INFO RUCSC/SAC
RUEADH/SAF WESTOVER AFB MASS

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UNCLAS FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY DCOI 03022 APR 66.
FOR AFNIN AND SAFOI. INFO DIC. SUBJ: UFO.
A. DESCRIPTION OF THE OBJECT:
(1) SHAPE: ROUND, WITH FLAR…

UNCLASSIFIED
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH
INCOMING MESSAGE

AF IN: 32426 (5 Apr 66) Pg 2 of 5

ONE HALF (2 1/2) FT HIGH. FLARED END LOOKED LIKE EXHAUST DEFLECTOR ON A CARS TAIL PIPE. AS OBSERVER REACHED OUT TO TOUCH IT, OBJECT AS CENDED.

(3) COLOR: GREY, BRUSHED ALUMINUM.

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(4) NUMBER: ONE (1).

(5) FORMATION: N/A

(6) ANY DISCERNIBLE FEATURES OR DETAILS: SIX (6) ROUND PORTS ON THE BLUNT END, THREE (3) TO FOUR (4) INCHES IN DIAMETER, AND FOUR (4) SQUARE PORTS ON THE FLARED END.

(7) TAIL, TRAIL, OR EXHAUST: NONE.

(8) SOUND, IF HEARD, DESCRIBE SOUND…

UNCLASSIFIED
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH
INCOMING MESSAGE

AP IN: 32426 (5 Apr 66) Pg 3 of 5

(3) ANGLE OR ELEVATION AND AZIMUTH OF OBJECT UPON DISAPPEARANCE: ELEVATION 80-100 FT, MOVING TO THE WEST.

(4) DESCRIPTION OF FLIGHT PATH AND MANEUVERS OF OBJECT: OBJECT ROSE SLOWLY FROM THE GROUND TO APPROXIMATELY 80 TO 100 FT; THEN MOVED VERY RAPIDLY TO THE WEST.

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(5) HOW DID THE OBJECT DISAPPEAR (INSTANTANEOUSLY TO THE NORTH, ETC.): DISAPPEARED ALMOST INSTANTANEOUSLY TO THE WEST.

(6) HOW ONG WAS OBJECT VISIBLE: THREE (3) TO FOUR (4) MINUTES ON THE GROU…

UNCLASSIFIED
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH
INCOMING MESSAGE

AF IN: 32426 (5 Apr 66) Pg 4 of 5

GRAVEL ROAD ON (1) MILE SOUTH EAST OF HAGUE, FLORIDA.

F. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ON OBSERVER:
(1) CIVILIAN - MR. [redacted], AGE 40, [redacted], GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA. OCCUPATION: SERVICE STATION AND GENERAL STORE OPERATOR. OBSERVER SOUNDED COMPLETELY HONEST.

G. WEATHER AND WINDS, ALOFT CONDITIONS AT TIME AND PLACE OF PAGE 4 RUCQAQ 39 UNCLAS

SIGHTING:
(1) OBSERVER ACCOUNT OF WEATHER CONDITIONS: RAINING.
(2) REPORT FROM NEAREST AWS OR US WEATHER BUREAU OFFICE OF WIND DIRECTION AN…

UNCLASSIFIED
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH
INCOMING MESSAGE

AF IN: 32426 (5 Apr 66) Pg 5 of 5

J. LOCATION, APPROXIMATE ALTITUDE, AND GENERAL DIRECTION OF FLIGHT OF ANY AIR TRAFFIC OR BALLOON RELEASES IN AREA: N/A
K. POSITION TITLE AND COMMENTS OF PREPARING OFFICER, INCLUDING HIS PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF THE POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE SIGHTING: CHIEF, INTELLIGENCE DIVISION, 306TH BOMB WING. PRESENCE OF SIGHTED OBJECT IS NOT EXPLAINABLE BY THIS OFFICE. TELECON WITH OBSERVER INDICATED THAT HE WAS CERTAIN WITHOUT DOUBT THAT HE SAW THE OBJECT PAGE 5 RUCQAQ 39 UNCLAS AS DESCRIBED.

1.…

7 Apr 66. Ann Elmer spoke with Colonel Crandall of McCoy AFB, Fla. extension 8250 regarding UFO report from 4 Apr 66 (landing) No one went out and investigated the area. The report was taken completely over the phone. They did not go out and investigate because the person calling in said there were no impressions of any sort. Did not leave any trace on the ground. They did not check for radio activity. The Road is sparsely traveled, gravel road, farm road. Nothing was on radar. No photos taken. Person who observed object sounded completely honest. He had heard about weird sightings before but …

Hogg, Fla HAPPER OFFICER

FTD (TDEW)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
21 June 1966

R.R. #3,
Gainesville, Florida

Dear Mr.

Reference your unidentified observation of 4 April 1966. The information which we have received is not sufficient for evaluation. Request you complete the attached FTD Form 164 and return it in the envelope provided.

We wish to thank you for reporting your observation to the Air Force.

Sincerely,

H E M

HECTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr, Major, USAF
Chief, Project Blue Book