302536218.pdf

|  1. DATE - TIME GROUP | 2. LOCATION  |
| --- | --- |
|  3. SOURCE | John Charles, Washington  |
|  4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS | 10. CONCLUSION  |
|  5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION | 1. AIRCRAFT 2. OTHER SAMPLE  |
|  6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION | Ground-Visual  |
|  7. COURSE | East  |
|  8. PHOTOS | ☐ Yes ☑ No  |
|  9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE | ☐ Yes ☑ No  |
|  11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS  |   |
|  High intensity light rising from ground. Light was visible for about 15 seconds. Shortly after a light from the air shining on the ground appeared. Light seemed to be about a mile away. Light from air lasted for abou…

28 July 64
Adelina County Ark

TDEW/UFO
Chelan County UFO Sighting

Commander
462D Combat Support Group (SAC)
Larson Air Force Base, Washington

1. Wish to commend you on your comprehensive investigation and evaluation of the Chelan County UFO Sighting.

2. Project Blue Book agrees with your evaluation; however, believe a light aircraft of some sort also involved in the sighting.

3. Agree with your conclusions therefore, no further investigation is necessary.

FOR THE COMMANDER

ERIC T. de JONCCHIERE
Colonel, USAF
Deputy for Technology and Subsystems

OFFICIAL FILE COPY

HEADQUARTERS
462D COMBAT SUPPORT GROUP (SAC)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
LARSON AIR FORCE BASE, WASHINGTON

REPLY TO
ATTN OF: BC
SUBJECT: Report of U.F.O. Sighting
TO: AFSC (FTD)
Wright Paterson AFB, Ohio, 45433

1. At approximately 1115 hours on 29 July 1964, a telephone call from the Sheriff's office of Chelan County, Washington was received at this installation informing the Wing Intelligence Division of the sighting of an Unidentified Flying Object in the area of Lake Chelan, Washington. The Base Commander, Colonel Clyde W. Owen, was notified and Colonel Owen designated Lt Colonel Earl E. Elli…

This was repeated in the same sequence once again. After the
light came on from the airborne object the second time, it was
seen to land by the two witnesses. Mr. [redacted] stated that the
lights appeared to be a signal of some type. The airborne object
was seen coming in from a westerly direction, made a "G" turn
when the ground light was observed and then made its landing.
At this time, Mr. [redacted] stated that he heard and saw what he
thought to be a jet fighter aircraft make a pass over the area at
approximately five hundred feet altitude and disappear in an
easterly direction. He also …

(2) Angle or elevation when first observed? Between
fifteen hundred and three thousand feet.

(3) Angle or elevation upon disappearance? Appeared
to land, after forty to forty-five minutes departed in a westerly
direction.

(4) Description of flight path and maneuvers of object?
Came in from the west, hovered and landed.

(5) How did object disappear? It landed, saw and heard
it leave in a westerly direction of 280 degree's true.

(6) How long was object visible? Approximately one hour.

c. Manner of observation:

(1) Ground-Visual? Yes.

(2) Aids used? No aids.

d. Time and date of sighting:
…

(2) Size? Approximately thirty feet in diameter.
(3) Color? Not observed.
(4) Number? One
(5) Any discernable features or details? Appeared to emit a yellow light.
(6) Sound? Sounded like a propeller driven small aircraft.

b. Description of Course of object:
(1) What first called your attention to object? Heard a sound, saw the bright lights.
(2) Angle or elevation when first observed? Estimated object to be five hundred feet off the ground.
(3) Angle or elevation when object disappeared? Didn't see it leave.
(4) Description of flight path? Came in from the west, made a "U" turn over the grou…

8. Mr. [redacted] is approximately twenty-five years of age; he resides at [redacted] in Chelan, Washington. He works for Mr. [redacted] on his farm and does odd jobs around the Resort. Mr. [redacted] was recently released from the Air Force with an Honorable Discharge. He is considered by the people he associates with to be a reliable person.

9. On 31 July 1964, accompanied by Sheriff Nickell, the investigating Officer made a thorough helicopter search of the area from tree top altitude. There was no sign of any activity in the area and no area was noted that would accommodate an object of t…

16. It is the opinion of the investigating officer that nothing of significance to the Air Force or to the security of the United States was involved in the sightings reported to this installation on 29 July 1964.

17. This report is submitted in accordance with AFR 200-2, paragraph 13B dated 30 March 1964.

CLYDE W. OWEN
Colonel, USAF
Commander

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1. Map-area of reported sighting.

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