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|  1. DATE - TIME GROUP | 2. LOCATION  |
| --- | --- |
|  20 October 65 21/0150Z | Baker, Oregon  |
|  3. SOURCE | 10. CONCLUSION  |
|  Civilian Military | Astro (CAPELLA)  |
|  4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS | Capella in position of reported object.  |
|  One |   |
|  5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION | 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS  |
|  10 min to 1 Hour | All observers stated the object was round, red, white and blue-green and resembled a star. Seemed larger than a normal star or planet. Slight blinking or twinkling like a normal star through a haze layer. Short white tail, intermittently. Object was 50 deg 
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V66-2
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT: UFO REPORT
ANALYST: MAJ QUINTANILLA
PI: KINNEY
DATE: 12 JAN 66

This is in response to Work Order 66-3 submitted by Maj. Quintanilla, TDEW/UFO, requesting an analysis of one filmstrip and four photographic prints to possibly determine the source, identity, characteristics, etc., of an alleged unidentified flying object imaged thereon. The following analysis represents a joint effort involving TDDPA (Photo Analysis) and TDDPP (Photo Processing).

The processing of this photography is poor to the point that it is difficult to determine what is and what is not an image
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20/0150Z

# ENGINEERING SUPPORT WORK REQUEST

☐ ENGINEERING ANALYSIS ☑ PHOTO ANALYSIS ☐ MACHINE COMPUTATION

PPT NUMBER: A 6010301

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Request phot analysis of attached prints and negatives. A verbal 5X8 card will satisfy our requirements. Location of observer: 44.53N 117.15W. The star Cappella was in position of reported object. If object could be a star, please state yes or no.

REFERENCE MATERIAL: One filmstrip and four prints, one copy of UFO report. Request all materials be returned upon completion analysis.

REQUESTED BY Maj H Quintanilla SYMBOL TDEN/UFO PHONE 70916/766
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THIS CASE INCLUDES

1 NEGATIVE
5 PHOTOS 5x7
4 PHOTOS 3x3½
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821ST RADAR SQUADRON (SAGE) (ADC)
United States Air Force
Baker Air Force Station, Oregon, 97814

REPLY TO ATTN OF: 82100R
SUBJECT: Transmittal Letter
25 Oct 65

TO: AFSC (FTD)
Bright Patterson, Ohio

1. Ref our message 82100R 10-033 Oct 65.
2. Attached prints and negatives are forwarded for your necessary action.

FOR THE COMMANDER

David R. Adolman, 1st Lt, USAF
Admin Services Officer

2 Atch
1. Negatives (Envelope)
2. Prints (4 copies)

821ST RADAR SQUADRON (SAGE)
BAKER, AFS, OREGON (97814)
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
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UNCLASSIFIED
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH
INCOMING MESSAGE

AF IN: 53767 (23 Oct 65) C/add Page 1 of 3
ACTION: SAFOS-3 INFO: SMB-1 (5)

SMB A 154 CHQC4 88Z CHQB 024

RR RUEAHQ
DE RUWHBSQ 4 2960700
ZMR UUUUU
R 22 1530Z
FM 821 RADAR SQ BAKER AFS OREG
LO RUCDSQ/WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OHIO
RUEAHQ/SAF-01 WASHINGTON DC
RUWGALE/ADC ENT AFB COLORADO
RUWHSB/HQ 2B AIR DIV HAMILTON AFB CALIF
RUWHBS/HQ READS STEAD AFB NEV
BT
UNCLAS 821 CCR 10-033 OCT YTM FINAL SECTION OF 11.

AGE 22 BAKER, OREGON, HOUSEWIFE,
RELIABILITY: AVERAGE, OBSERVER 2, CIVILIAN, , BAKER, OREGON, OREGON STATE TROOP
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UNCLASSIFIED
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH
INCOMING MESSAGE

AF XN: 53767 (23 Oct 65) Page 2 of 3

A. EDSTROM, 1ST LT, 821ST RADAR SQUADRON, BAKER, OREGON ADMIN OFFICER, RELIABILITY-GOOD. OBSERVER 6, MILITARY, LEON J. KERSTNER, SSGT, 821ST RADAR SQUADRON, BAKER, OREGON RADAR OPERATIONS CREW PAGE 2 RUWNBSQ 4 UNCLAS CHIEF, RELIABILITY-GOOD.

G. WEATHER CONDITIONS AND WINDS AT TIME OF SIGHTING:
1. WX CONDITION: CLEAR FROM 0001 TO 0800Z.
2. REPORT FROM WEATHER BUREAU OF WIND DIRECTION AND VELOCITY IN DEGREES AND KNOTS: SURFACE: 120 DEGREES, 7 KNOTS. 6000FT: UNKNOWN 10,000 FT: 24

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