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|  1. DATE | 2. LOCATION | 12. CONCLUSIONS  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  14 November 1957 | Rothwesten, Germany | ☐ Was Balloon ☐ Probably Balloon ☐ Possibly Balloon  |
|  3. DATE-TIME GROUP | 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION | 13. WAS AIRCRAFT ☐ Probably Aircraft ☐ Possibly Aircraft  |
|  Local GMT 14/1101Z | ☐ Ground-Visual ☐ Air-Visual ☐ Ground-Radar ☐ Air-Intercept Radar | ☐ Was Astronautical ☐ Probably Astronautical ☐ Possibly Astronomical  |
|  5. PHOTOS | 6. SOURCE | 14. OTHER  |
|  ☐ Yes ☐ No | Military | ☐ Was Astronomical ☐ Probably Astronomical ☐ Possibly Astronomical  |
|  7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATI…

Matti 14/1101Z

DISPOSITION FORM

SECURITY CLASSIFICATION (If any) UNCLASSIFIED

FILE NO. | SUBJECT
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TO AFCIN-4E4 | FROM AFCIN-4E1 | DATE 3 Apr 58 | COMMENT NO. 1
AFCIN-4E1a/V. D. Bryant/jc
72131/Bldg 263/P D14

1. All three "targets" - i.e., all three "sightings" appear similar in nature. The very short time observed, and lack of any other confirming data prevent any positive analysis. The fact that the speeds reported were extremely high is an indication that the blips were widely spread out on the scope, and may very well have been separate "blips" not due to the same "target".

2. T…

UNCLASSIFIED
4E4d (Capt. Wagner)
(Cruise Address: 301)
1151508

|  COUNTRY OF ACTIVITY REPORTING | REPORT NO. | (Cruise Address)  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  Germany | IR-2-57 |   |
|  AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT |   |
| --- | --- |
|  COUNTRY OR AREA REPORT CONCERN: | DATE OF INFORMATION  |
|  Sovzone, Germany | 14 Nov 57  |
|  ACTIVITY SUBMITTING REPORT | DATE OF COLLECTION  |
|  601st ACWRON, Rothwesten, Ger. | 14 Nov 57  |
|  PREPARING INDIVIDUALS | DATE OF REPORT  |
|  M/Sgt Harry P. Romanoff | 19 Nov 57  |
|  SUBJECT TO OR CHANGE | EXAMINATION  |
|  1st Lt Melvin Rumstain | F-6  |
|…

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|  Originating Agency | Report No.  |
| --- | --- |
|  501st ACWRON, Rothwester, Germany | IR - 2 - 57 Page 2 of 6 pages  |

In accordance with the provisions of AFR No. 200-2, UFOB, 12 Aug 54, the following pertains to a sighting on 14 Nov 57.

(1) Description of objects:
(a) Radar blip
(b) N/A
(c) N/A
(d) Blip eventually split into two
(e) Parallel course at separation
(f) High speed from 2,000 to 3,000 nautical mph
(g) N/A
(h) N/A
(i) N/A

(2) Description of course of objects:
(a) Radar surveillance
(b) Determination of elevation not possible. However, blip was first sighte…

UNCLASSIFIED
24

|  SUPPLEMENT TO AF FORM 112  |   |   |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  Originating Agency 601st ACWRON, Rothwester, Germany | Report No. IR-2-57 | Page 3 of 6 pages  |
|  (12) Negative |  |   |

COMMENTS of Preparing Officer:
☑ B/Sgt Ploeck is considered one of my better men. His observations, particularly in this instance, can be considered very reliable.

RUSSELL E. GREENFIELD
Captain, USAF
Chief Duty Controller
Bravo Crew

Classification cancelled
(or changed to a p k 4)
i.e., A
481.025.1
JAN 24 1956

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED
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SUPPLEMENT TO AF FORM 112

|  Originating Agency | Report No. | Page 4 of 6 pages  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  601st AOWRON, Rothwester, Germany | IR-2-57 |   |

In accordance with the provisions of par 7 (d), APR No. 200-2, the following UFOB information was sighted on 14 Nov 57:

(1) Description of object:
(a) Radar blip
(b) N/A
(c) N/A
(d) Two aircraft estimated — N/A — 5/6 believes they were N/A
(e) Negative
(f) High speed (appr 35 nautical miles between sweeps)
(g) N/A
(h) N/A
(i) Height indicator showed 60,000 ft from IP to PH 2551 where there was a change to 63,000 ft

(2) …

UNCLASSIFIED
2b

SUPPLEMENT TO AP FORM 112

|  Originating Agency | Report No. | Page 5 of 6 pages  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  601st ACWRON, Rothwester | IR-2-37 |   |

Germany

In accordance with the provisions of par 7 (d), APR No. 200-2, the following UFOB information was sighted on 14 Nov 57:

(1) Description of object:
(a) Radar blip
(b) N/A
(c) N/A
(d) One
(e) N/A
(f) High speed
(g) N/A
(h) N/A
(i) High speed precluded securing altitude of this target

(2) Description of course of object:
(a) Radar surveillance
(b) Determination of elevation was not possible. However, target was initially …

UNCLASSIFIED
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|  SUPPLEMENT TO AP FORM 112  |   |   |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  Originating Agency | Report No. | Page 6 of 6 pages  |
|  601st ACWRON, Rothwester, Germany | IR-2-57 |   |

COMMENTS of Preparing Officer:

The radar maintenance officer explained the unusual interference cited in Lt. Rumstein's observations as being caused by the antenna rotation rate and PRF relationships between Gunpost's AN/RPS-11 and our Native Son radar station's AN/GPS-4. The latter is located 58 line of sight miles at 50 degrees 29 minutes 54 seconds North and 09 degrees 57 minutes 17 seconds East. Otherwi…