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|  1. DATE - TIME GROUP | 2. LOCATION  |
| --- | --- |
|  4 January 1965 | Bethel, Vermont  |
|  3. SOURCE | 10. CONCLUSION  |
|  Civilian | Other (TRACER BULLETS)  |
|  4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS |   |
|  Three |   |
|  5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION | 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS  |
|  3 Seconds Ex Each | SEE CASE FILE  |
|  6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION |   |
|  Ground-Visual |   |
|  7. COURSE |   |
|  E to W |   |
|  8. PHOTOS |   |
|  ☐ Yes ☑ No |   |
|  9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE |   |
|  ☐ Yes ☑ No |   |

FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editions of this form may be used.

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DEARBORN OBSERVATORY
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS 60201

A report on the Bethel, Vermont, sighting of 4 January 1965.

This case was investigated by Dr. J. Allen Hynek who visited Bethel, Vermont and Birlington, Vermont, to interview Doctor [redacted], and [redacted]. After an essentially all day investigation, the conclusion of the interviewer is that, with a high degree of probability, the sighting was that of tracer bullets fired over the highway from a wooded elevation immediately adjacent to the road and rising from it. Statements of the two Randolph men, [redacted] and M…

FTD (TDEW)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
29 July 1965

Dr J Allen Hynek
Harvard College Observatory
60 Garden Street
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Dear Allen,

This is to confirm discussions during your recent visit regarding the Bethel, Vermont observation by Dr [redacted] and NICAP data relating to his observation. [redacted] [redacted], forwarded limited data for evaluation. Of particular interest is the data given [redacted] by additional witnesses as indicated in the Burlington Free Press news article. The reports for additional witnesses have not, as yet, been received by the Air Force. I…

15 April 1965

Mr.
Wenham, Massachusetts

Dear Mr.

The Air Force has asked my opinion of their evaluation of the Bethel-Randolph sighting of 4 January 1965. I regret that it has taken me this long to get to this particular case.

As so frequently happens, I need more information before coming to any conclusions. While there is a strong similarity of this sighting to that of 1913, nothing definite can be said until we have some idea of the distance of these three objects. Dr. [redacted] indicated that in his opinion the objects passed between him and the distant hills. If so, this would set an…

FTD (TDZW)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
19 Feb 65

Dr J Allen Hynek
Dearborn Observatory
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois

Dear Allen,

Reference the attached information which is self explanatory. We request your evaluation on the observation and any ammunition for our reply to . Since he is one of our most prolific pen pals a reply is in order without undue delay.

The information regarding the size of an object which would subtend an arc of a football at arms length, is desired.

Sincerely,

HECTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr
Major, USAF
Chief, Aerial Phenomena Branch

OFFICIAL FILE COPY
4 Jan 65

TDEW

Reported UFO
22 Jan 65

Hq USAF SAFOI FB
Wash D C 20330

1. We have received a reported sighting by [redacted] and a Vermont State Trooper from [redacted], Wenham, Massachusetts.
2. The Air Force evaluators regard this sighting as a probable observation of meteors. The attached sheet indicates that the Quadrantids meteor shower was occurring during this period. This is one of the more active meteor showers.
3. It is suggested that [redacted] forward a report to [redacted] of the American Meteor Society, since he maintains a card file on observations of this n…

DECLASSIFIED
CONFIDENTIAL
WOMAN, Massachusetts
May 1, 1965

Dr. J. Allen Hynek
Dearborn Observatory
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois 60201

Dear Dr. Hynek:

I am in receipt of your letter of 15 April 1965 requesting additional information concerning the Bethel-Bandolph sighting on 4 January 1965. I regret to inform you that very little information other than that sent HICAP and AFSC (FTD) has been collected. That information which has been collected is enclosed in the form of letters and questionnaires related to our investigation. Unfortunately HICAP does not have a subcommittee in …

Dr. Hyatt,
A copy of this letter and was sent to
our house, including Dr. Wadsworth,
Duly a law reported
R. Fowler

# MASSACHUSETTS ADJUSTING SUBCOMMITTEE
## THE NATIONAL INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE ON ANNUAL MUNICHESIA

P.S. The office will see the
intrusion, disagree on eyes, shape,
distance, etc. - for it a ball
of glass etc. around. We just
could do so much being a volunteer
group with Massachusetts our police
responsibility. Hope you can do better.

13 Frijand 8
Wenham, Massachusetts

20 April 1965

Dear Dr. Wadsworth:

The USAF has asked our subcommittee for additional information
concernin…