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PROJECT 10073 RECORD

|  1. DATE - TIME GROUP | 5 Jul 49 06/03  |
| --- | --- |
|  2. LOCATION | Alexandria, Louisiana 399  |
|  3. SOURCE | Civilian  |
|  4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS | ONE  |
|  5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION | 30 seconds  |
|  6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION | Crowd Visual  |
|  7. COURSE | Northeast  |
|  8. PHOTOS | ☐ Yes ☑ No  |
|  9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE | ☐ Yes ☑ No  |
|  10. CONCLUSION | BALLOON  |
|  11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS | Object appeared to be light in color with a luminous center of bright yellow. The shape of this object, according to the observer, was round, flat on the edges, a…

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

|  FILE NO. | 24-22 | DATE | 15 September 1949  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  REPORT MADE BY | SAMUEL, HENRY  |   |   |
|  TITLE | SIGHTING OF FLYING DISC On 5 July 1949, at Alexandria, Louisiana, by Mrs. [redacted]  |   |   |
|  REPORT MADE AT | DC #9, Barksdale AFB, La.  |   |   |
|  PERIOD | 7 July 1949  |   |   |
|  OFFICE OF ORIGIN | DC #9, Barksdale AFB, La.  |   |   |
|  STATUS | CLOSED  |   |   |
|  CHARACTER | SPECIAL INQUIRY - UNCONVENTIONAL AIRCRAFT  |   |   |
|  REFERENCE | None…

UNCLASSIFIED
INCIDENT NO. 399

1. Date of Observation 6 July 1949 Date of Interview 18 July 1949
2. Exact Time (local) 2100
3. Place of Observation Alexandria, Louisiana
4. Position of observer Ground
5. What attracted attention to object happened to notice
6. Number of objects 1
7. Apparent size 3 foot diameter
8. Color of object Luminous grey with amber light in center.
9. Shape Round like inverted saucer.
10. Altitude 45°
11. Direction from observer NE
12. Distance from observer 3,000'
13. Direction of flight of object(s) NE
14. Time in sight 30 Seconds
15. Speed Slow like balloon
16. Sound…

UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED

Page 2 Incident 399

Name and address of observer: Mrs. Alexandria, La.

Occupation and hobbies:
Housewife
Study and research of French history

Comments of Interrogator relative to intelligence and character of observer(s):
Appeared of excellent character.

NARRATIVE SUMMARY:

GUIDE TO INVESTIGATION
UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL OBJECTS
Incident No. ______
UNCLASSIFIED

1. Date of observation 6 July 1949 Date of Interview 18 July 1949

2. Exact time of observation (local) 2100 hours

3. Place of observation: Alexandria, Louisiana
(Map Coordinates)

4. Position of observer (air, car, bldg, location or - give details:)
Sitting in front yard of dwelling house at ________________, Alexandria, Louisiana

5. What attracted attention to object: Nothing in particular, just happened to look up as object appeared in sight.

6. Number of objects and sketch of formation or grouping: One …

GUIDE TO INVESTIGATION (Cont'd) Incident No. _____

21. Manner of disappearance: Disappeared behind trees and buildings.

22. Effect on clouds: None

23. Additional information concerning object: None

24. Weather conditions and light at time of sighting: After dark, clear night, moon was not shining.

25. Name and address of observer: Mrs. Alexandria, Louisiana
Occupation and hobbies: Housewife; Hobby: Study and research of French history
Comments of interrogator relative to intelligence and character of observer (check neighbors, police dept, FBI records, employer, etc.)

See REMARKS:

Did o…

UNCLASSIFIED

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS

000.9 AKADB-I 29 July 1949

SUBJECT: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

TO: Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio
ATTENTION: M.C.I.

The inclosed report re unidentified aerial phenomenon observed by Mrs. [redacted] at Alexandria, Louisiana, 6 July 1949, is forwarded for your information.

FOR THE COMMANDING GENERAL:

1 Incl
As stated

MAX H. GOOLER
Colonel, GSC
Actg AC of S, G-2

UNCLASSIFIED
AUG 5
397

C-1677. 5

5D 24-21-Y 1st Ind 13 September 1949
SUBJECT: SIGHTING OF FLYING DISC
On 5 July 1949, at Alexandria, Louisiana, by SPECIAL INQUIRY - UNCONVENTIONAL AIRCRAFT

5th District OSI (IG), Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, O. 20 Sept 1949

TO: Commanding General, Air Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, ATTN: MCIAXS

Forwarded for action deemed necessary by your office.

Incl
n/c

HEROME M. BRAUN
Acting District Commander
5th District OSI (IG)

UNCLASSIFIED
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