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DATE OF INFO 24 July 1949

☑ LOCATION Caravelli AFB, Ft. Worth, Tex.

SUBJECT NO. ---
SOURCE USAF Officers

DATE OF REPORT ---
DATE IN TO ATIC ---

TIME OF RECEIPT 2030 CST
COLOR Bull White

SPEED 1000 mph Men un-
AUDITUDE 70 degrees then
LNGTH OF TIME 15 6 15
DUE TO THE
LENGTH OF TIME (SPEEDS) 4 SEC

NO. IN GROUP 7 in "7" Formation
TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground

MANEUVERS

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SKEWINGS ---

OTHER (Birds)

PRIORITY ATIC Form 309
(Form 58)

UNCLASSIFIED
TENTATIVE
OBSERVERS DATA SHEET

Where Choice is Given, Circle Proper
Answers, or Insert Answer

1. Date of your observation:
Day: 04
Month: 04
Year: 1949

2. Date you reported the observation:
Day: 05
Month: 05
Year: 1949

3. What time was it when you sighted the object:
Hours: 25
Minutes: 10
A.M. (P.M.) Daylight (Standard)
Zone: Eastern, (Central), Mountain, Pacific, Other

4. Length of time object was observed. Estimate:
Hours: 20
Minutes: 10
Seconds: 0

5. Where observed: (Object's Over Crowell AFB)
Position: First Above
Position: Took
State: USA
Country: 1949

6. Where were yo…

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12. Describe what you saw as briefly as possible in the following spaces:
a. Sound: None
b. Shape:
c. Color: Blue White
d. Size: Blue
e. Number: Seven (4)
f. Light brightness: Blue
g. Light color: Blue
h. Motion: Blue
i. Speed: 1000 rpm
j. Other:

13. How did object disappear from view: Suddenly or (Gradually) Circle One

14. At any time did the object:
a. Change direction.
b. Change speed.
c. Move behind something; Cloud, House, Tree, Other
d. Blend with background.
e. Decrease in size.
f. Decrease in brightness.
g. Move in front of something.
h. Other

15. When you first lo…

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18. On the following Sketch B, label a at the apparent position of the object when first seen and b at point last seen. Trace the apparent path of the object between points a and b.

Overhead

If possible label 1, 2, 3, etc., along the traced path to show the successive positions of the object after equal intervals of time during the sighting.

19. In Sketch C please show the observed features of the object such as;

A. Apparent shape, (were edges pointed or rounded),
B. Apparent direction of motion (show by arrow), and
C. Other details, exhaust, trails, tails, surfaces, etc.…

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21. In your own words please describe the sighting you observed. Use sketches
if desired. All observations from the time of first sighting to the time
of disappearance are important. Include a description of the weather,
wind, and cloud conditions at the time of this sighting.

25 July 1949

STATEMENT

On 24 July 1949 at approximately 2030 hours, my wife called
to my attention a flight of several objects flying almost
directly over our heads at a phenomenal rate of speed. They
were approximately seven in number and were emitting a bluish-
white light. I watched their flight fr…

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22. Your full name: Major H. R. H. Major

23. Your address: [redacted]

24. Your occupation: [redacted]

25. Last school you attended:

26. Year of last attendance at this school:

27. Please list the names and addresses of persons who discussed this sighting with you. It is not necessary to list the names of officials or investigators.

[redacted]

28. Further comments which you believe are important should be entered here. Use additional sheets of the same size if necessary.

Major [redacted] has an interim R&D Department. It is a regular Air Force officer. It is consid…

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INCIDENT NO. 411

1. Date of Observation 24 July 1949 Date of Interview 25 July 1949
2. Exact Time (local) 2030
3. Place of Observation Carswell, AFB, Fort Worth, Texas, 32°47' North 97°27' West
4. Position of observer Ground
5. What attracted attention to object Movement of lights in sky.
6. Number of objects 7 in 30° V
7. Apparent size Formation as large as fist at arms length.
8. Color of object Dull white (like fluorescent dial on a clock)
9. Shape not stated
10. Altitude First seen at 70° then 15°
11. Direction from observer First seen 270° then 330°
12. Distance from observe…

UNCLASSIFIED

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Name and address of observer: Maj O , Hq & Hq Sqd 8th AF, Carswell AFB Fort Worth, Texas
Capt
Mrs

Occupation and hobbies:
Radar observer
Pilot
Housewife

Comments of Interrogator relative to intelligence and character of observer(s):

Considered very reliable

NARRATIVE SUMMARY:
On 24 July 1949 at approximately 2030 hours, my wife called to my attention a flight of several objects flying almost directly over our heads at a phenomenal rate of speed. They were approximately seven in number and were emitting a bluish-white light. I watched their flight from…