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PROJ. C# 10073 RECORD CARD 06/1316

ATIC NO. ---
AF NO. ---
REPORT NO. IR-372-50
DATE OF REPORT 21 Dec 50
TIME OF SIGHTING 0816 EST
SHAPE Half moon
SIZE ---
COURSE S
NO. IN GROUP 1
SOUND Continuous whistle with some resemblance to jet noise.
PHOTOS ---
SIGHTCHES (1)

DATE OF INFO 6 Dec 1950
LOCATION Westover AFB, Mass.
SOURCE Civilian
DATE IN TO ATIC ---
COLOR Silvery outline
Greater than
SPEED known A/C
10,000' -
ALTITUDE 20,000'
LENGTH OF TIME OBSERVED Less than 45 sec.
TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground
MANEUVERS Accelerated flight
2/2

Temporary ATIC Form 329
(2 Jan 52)

UNCLASSIFIED
AF FORM 112—PART I
APPROVED (IF APPLICABLE) 33

|  COUNTRY | US4-MATS  |
| --- | --- |
|  REPORT NO. | IR-372-50  |
|  (LEAVE BLANK) | 01257617-1  |

AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT

SUBJECT
Unidentified Flying Object near Westover AFB, Massachusetts

DATE REPORTED ON
US (Massachusetts)

FROM (Agency)
Intelligence Division, Hq MATS
Andrews AF Base, Washington 25, D. C.

DATE OF REPORT
21 December 1950

DATE OF INFORMATION
6 December 1950

EVALUATION
F-3

PREPARED BY (Name and Address)
A. G. Love, Captain, USAF

SUPERSEDES (General location, direction, previous report, etc., as…

UNCLASSIFIED
AF FORM 112—PART II
APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948
AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT
FROM (Agency)
Intelligence Division, Hq MATS
Andrews AFB, Washington 25, D.C.
REPORT NO.
IR-372-50
PAGE 2 OF 4 PAGES
257617

In accordance with USAF Air Intelligence Requirements Memorandum Number 4, dated 15 February 1949, and USAF File Letter AFOIC-CC-1, subject: "Reporting of Information on Unconventional Aircraft," dated 8 September 1950, the following information is submitted:

A. General:
1. Date of Sighting: 6 December 1950
2. Time of Sighting: 0816 EST
3. Where Sighted: Over West Springfield, Mass…

UNCLASSIFIED
AF FORM 112—PART II
APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948
AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT
FROM (Agency) Intelligence Division, Hq MATS Andrews AFB, Washington 25, D.C.
REPORT NO. IR-372-50
PAGE 3 OF 4 PAGES
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17. Air Ducts: None visible.
18. Speed: Appeared to far exceed that of known aircraft.
19. Sound: Continuous, whistle, described as a wind blowing over wires or objects of slight resistance, and maintaining some resemblance to the sound of jet propulsion.
20. Manner of Disappearance: Disappeared suddenly without apparent reason, at estimated 45 degree angle above horizon.

B. R…

UNCLASSIFIED
AF FORM 112—PART II
APPROVED : JUNE 1948
AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT
FROM (Agency) Intelligence Division, Hq MATS Andrews AFB, Washington 25, D.C.
REPORT NO. IR-372-50
PAGE 4 - 257617 OF 4 PAGES

D. Additional Information:

1. Weather Conditions:
a. Sky: 20,000 - 30,000 Cirrus
b. Visibility: Over 15 miles
c. Sea Level Pressure: 30.53
d. Temperature: 27 degrees Fahrenheit
e. Dew Point: 20 degrees Fahrenheit
f. Wind: 12 mph NNW
g. Altimeter Setting: 30.51

2. Winds Aloft:
0400 hours 5,000 ft. 40°/25-30kns
1000 hours 10,000 ft. 210°/15kns
20,000 ft. 220°/50kns
25,000 ft. 240°…

UNCLASSIFIED
Shel.
9257617-5
SKETCH

Shadowed
Area

Area of
Reflection

Note: The observer was hazy on size and appearance but indicated
the above sketch, stating that it appeared about that size
in the sky.

DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTERVALS;
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEARS.
DOD DIR 5200.10

UNCLASSIFIED

Incl 1 to IR-372-50, USA-MATS

05/145

PROJECT 10073 RECORD ND

ATIC NO. ---
AF NO. ---
REPORT NO. ---
DATE OF REPORT ---
TIME OF SIGHTING BET 1245 & 1300
SHAPE Round, flat
SIDE ---
COURSE E then NE
NO. IN GROUP 1
MOUND ---
PRINT --- SKETCHES ---
Temporary ATIC Form 329
(2 Jan 52)

DATE OF INFO 5 Dec 1950
LOCATION Oak Ridge, Tenn
SOURCE Civilians
DATE IN TO ATIC ---
COLOR Brilliant metallic-reflected light then to gray and non reflective
SPEED slow
ALTITUDE 500'
LENGTH OF TIME OBSERVED 60 Sec
TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground
MANEUVERS Turned from E to NE

AK

UNCLASSIFIED
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON
THE INSPECTOR GENERAL USAF
6TH DISTRICT OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, ALABAMA
24-109 11 December 1950

SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Objects

TO: Director of Special Investigations
Headquarters, U. S. Air Force
Washington 25, D. C.

1. SYNOPSIS: An unidentified flying object was observed over the
town of Oak Ridge, Tennessee from 1245 to 1300 hours, 5 December 1950 by
two (2) persons.

2. DETAILS: Between 1245 and 1250 hours, 5 December 1950, Mrs.
~~[redacted]~~ Security Division,…