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PROJECT 10073 RECORD

|  1. DATE - TIME GROUP | 2. LOCATION  |
| --- | --- |
|  1. Research - 65 05/20/52 | For us (Cruist), Texas (5)  |
|  2. SOURCE | 3. CONCLUSION  |
|  Civilians | Other (CIVIL)  |
|  4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS | Low quality and unreasonable data  |
|  Age |   |
|  5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION | 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS  |
|  2 hours, 20 minutes | No answers sighted a large oilman-type object. It seemed to be traveling in a very dry condition. He then saw a fire in minutes and then re-examined on a slightly different position, and it continued to travel. There were small struc
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS 3343TH PILOT TRAINING WARD (ATC)
LAREDO AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS 76341

REPLY TO
ATTN OF: DCO-OP 20 Sep 65

SUBJECT: UFO

TO: AFSC (FTD)

1. In accordance with AFR 200-2 and our conversation of 7 September, the enclosed reports are for your information and action where appropriate.

2. Our analysis here, of these and other similar reports so forwarded indicates that these are thought to be observations of natural or known phenomena such as celestial bodies, stars, planets, etc; satellites or aircraft

3. Reports which we receive which indicate observations
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS 3640TH PILOT TRAINING WING (ATC)
LAREDO AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS 78041

REPLY TO
ATTN OF: DCO-OP 17 Sep 65

SUBJECT: UFO

TO: AFSC (FTD)

The following UFO report is submitted in accordance with AFR 200-2:

a. Description of Object(s):

(1) Shape: Round
(2) Size: of a dime
(3) Color: white, reflective
(4) Number: one
(5) Formation: none
(6) Any discernible features or details: none
(7) Tail, trail, or exhaust: none
(8) Sound: none
(9) Other pertinent or unusual features: None

b. Description of Course of Object(s):

(1) What first called the attention of o
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(3) Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) upon disappearance: still visible at time of report

(4) Description of flight path and maneuvers of object(s): stops and starts.

(5) How did the object(s) disappear? still visible at time of report.

(6) How long (were) the object(s) visible? 30 minutes

c. Manner of observation:

(1) Use one or any combination of the following items: Ground-visual, air-visual, ground-electronic, air-electronic: None

(2) Statement as to optical aids, used and description thereof: Visual and binoculars

(3) If the sighting occurred while air-borne, give type of
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(2) Military - Name
Grade
Organization
Duty
Estimate of reliability

g. Weather and Winds - Aloft Conditions at Time and Place of Sightings:

(1) Observer(s) account of weather conditions:

(2) Report from nearest AWS or U. S. Weather Bureau Office of wind direction and velocity in degrees and knots at: 2500 scattered.

Surface
6,000'
10,000'
16,000'
20,000'
30,000'
50,000'
80,000'

(3) Ceiling: high scattered

(4) Visibility: 15 miles

(5) Amount of cloud cover:

(6) Thunderstorms in area and quadrant in which located:

(7) Vertical temperature gradient:
h. Any other unusual activity or condi
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k. Position title and comments of the preparing officer, including preliminary analysis of the possible cause of sighting(s):
E-5 V. N. Farinelli, Corpus Christi Naval Air Station forwarded report to 2 Lt Gary W. Pence, Officer of the Day, Laredo AFB, Texas.

l. Existence of physical evidence, such as materials and photographs: Person will try to take some photos with A 620 camera, will send to Laredo.

FOR THE COMMANDER

John F. Blumer, Major, USAF
Chief, Operations Plans Branch

4
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ASME (S/P) 5 Sep 65 6/600.2

PTD (TDEW)
Wright-Patterson, Ohio 45433
1 Nov 65

Mrs
Corpus Christi, Texas

Dear Mrs

Your report of an unidentified flying object which you submitted to the Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Texas, has been forwarded to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for evaluation. The data submitted was incomplete. It is requested that you complete the attached Form 164 and return it to our office in the envelope provided as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

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

TDE 4/65
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U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION

This questionnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much information as possible concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed. Please try to answer as many questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will be used for research purposes. Your name will not be used in connection with any statements, conclusions, or publications without your permission. We request this personal information so that if it is deemed necessary, we may contact you for further details.

|  1. When did you see the o

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