302542566.pdf

|  1. DATE - TIME GROUP | 2. LOCATION  |
| --- | --- |
|  14 August 65 15/0125Z | Newport News, Virginia  |
|  3. SOURCE | 10. CONCLUSION  |
|  Military | ☑ SATELLITE  |
|  4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS | Duration, direction of flight, and apparent speed of object in accord with evaluation. Apparent changes in direction and brightness attributed to passage near stars. Object dim.  |
|  One |   |
|  5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION | 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS  |
|  45 - 90 Seconds | Round object like a star. Reflected sunlight, yellow to orange color. Observer looking at Northern Cross. During the sighting…

15/01252 Newport Nong, VA 14 Aug
24 AUG 1965

HEADQUARTERS
4500TH AIR BASE WING
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, VIRGINIA 23365

SUBJECT: Initial Report of Investigation of UFO
TO: AFSC (FTD)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433

1. The following information is forwarded in accordance with paragraph 4, AFR 200-2.

a. Description of Object:
(1) Shape: Round, as compared to a star.
(2) Size: Pin.
(3) Color: Reflected sunlight - yellow to orange.
(4) Number: One.
(5) Formation: None.
(6) Discernible features: None.
(7) Tail: None.
(8) Sound: None.

b. Description of Course of Object:
(…

(5) Observer claims that with each change of course the object appeared to gain in magnitude of brightness until it suddenly disappeared towards the north.

(6) The approximate time of the last observation was 2125 EDT. The object was traced throughout the course for a period of 45-90 seconds.

c. Manner of Observation:

(1) Observation was made from the ground with the naked eye.

(2) No optical aids were used.

(3) N/A.

d. Time and Date of Sighting:

(1) 15 August 1965, 0125Z.

(2) Night sighting with stars of 5th magnitude visible. Weather clear.

e. Location of Observer:

(1) Newport News…

(3) Weather: Clear.
(4) Visibility: 7 miles.
(5) N/A.
(6) N/A.
(7) See g(2) above.

h. Other Unusual Activity or Condition: None.

i. Interception or Identification Action Taken: None.

j. Location, Approximate Altitude, and General Direction of Flight: None known.

k. Position, Title, and Comments of Preparing Officer:

Captain Albert L. Jones, USAF, 4500 Air Base Wing (DOD-D), Langley AF Base, Va. Base Disaster Control Officer.

An analysis of the object would be difficult since the observer obviously is familiar with the subject of astronomy. I would suggest that a qualified person determin…

set up on or in the object.

Noyes, Navy Va.
Tel. 826-2692

My background:
18 years in the U.S. Navy.
Present Rate - E-9 (Electronics Technician)
Present Duties - Instructor, Navigation Division,
U.S. Naval Guided Misses School,
Divin Neck, Va.

Hobby - Astronomy

NORTH

CASSIOPEIA
CEPHEUS
EAST
WEST
CYANUS
X FIRST OBSERVED
Z LAST OBSERVED

SOUTH

OBJECT OBSERVED - UNKNOWN
TIME LAST OBSERVED - 2125 EDT (SUNDAY 15 AUG. 1965)
BRIGHTNESS - VARIABLE 2.5 TO 4.5 STAR MAGNITUDE
APPARENT SOURCE OF ILLUMINATION - REFLECTED SUNLIGHT.
ALTITUDE - UNKNOWN
VELOCITY - ESTIMATED 40°/HR ANEMOR VELOCITY
COURSE CRANCES - VERY ABRUPT

The object traced the course as shown against
the Northern Cross. It was certainly the most
unusual observation I have ever made. The
maximum brightness appeared just prior to course
changes. The course changes were so abrupt I
am aware by the…