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|  1. DATE - TIME GROUP | 2. LOCATION  |
| --- | --- |
|  8 April 66 09/0210Z | Schenectady, New York (1 Witness)  |
|  3. SOURCE | 10. CONCLUSION  |
|  Civilian | AIRCRAFT pmb  |
|  4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS | 2 - 3  |
|  5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION | 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS  |
|  3 - 4 Minutes | Two or three light were sighted. The lights were red and white in color. Dove towards the ground and disappeared. Was in sight for 3 - 4 minutes. Consistent with aircraft.  |
|  6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION | Ground-Visual  |
|  7. COURSE | Not Reported  |
|  8. PHOTOS | ☐ Yes ☑ No  |
|  9. PHYSICAL EVIDENC…

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS 2856TH AIR BASE GROUP (AFLC)
GRIFFS AIR FORCE BASE, NEW YORK 13442

11 April 1966

REPLY TO
ATTN OF: ROBO
SUBJECT: UFO Sightings

TO: Foreign Technology Div (TDEW/UFO)
AFSC, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433

1. Two sightings were made in the Schenectady, New York area on the evening of 8 April 1966. (Attachments 1 and 2)

2. Although final determination of the attached sightings is not possible, the subject sightings have been compared and the following is the determination of the investigating officer:

a. Lighting and shape of the object conforms to t…

Received 2/30/66

UFO CHECKLIST - BASE OPERATIONS DISPATCHER

DATE 8 April 66

When a UFO is called in, obtain from the observer:

1. Description of the object(s):
a. Shape Round
b. Size compared with one of the following held in the hand at arms length:
Head of pin ☐ Pea ☐ Dime ☐ Nickel ☐ Quarter ☐ Half Dollar ☐ Silver Dollar ☐ Baseball ☐ Grapefruit ☐ Basketball ☑
c. Color White (later & red later)
d. Number 2-3
e. Formation (if more than one) 2-3
f. Discernible features or details Round with windows, Red (later contay)
g. Tail, trail or exhaust no
h. Sound no
i. Other pertinent or unusua…

d. Description of flight path and maneuvers: Dove toward the guard then disappeared.
e. How long was the object visible? 3-4 minutes

3. Manner of observation:
a. Ground ☑ Air ☐ Visual ☐ Electronic ☐
b. Any binoculars or similar device used? no
Description of optical device: no
c. If airborne, type of aircraft:
Identification Nr: __________ Altitude __________
Heading __________ Speed __________ Home Station __________

4. Date and time of sighting:
a. Local time of sighting: 2110E / received call at 2130E
Date of sighting: 8 April
b. Light conditions:
Night ☑ Day ☐ Dawn ☐ Dusk ☐

5. Location …

7. Identifying information on observer:

a. Civilian:
Name: Mrs. [redacted]
AGE: 27
Mailing Address: [redacted]
Occupation: House Wife & Secretary M.G.
Estimate of Reliability: [redacted]

b. Military:
Name: [redacted]
Grade: [redacted]
Organization: [redacted]
Duty: [redacted]
Estimate of Reliability: [redacted]

8. Comments of reporting officer:

a. Action taken (agencies called, etc.)
[redacted]
Cruppings over 5-6 mo
[redacted]
Kansas Date no
Intra Radio no
Aircraft Kinesse no
Both Schenectady & Albany AWAY reported negative

b. Final evaluation (accuracy, reliability, timeliness, e…

(F6.1000)
UFO CHECKLIST - WEATHER OBSERVER
DATE 8 April 1966

1. Weather and Winds Aloft
a. Wind Direction & Velocity
(1) 6,000' 280/15 kts
(2) 10,000' 270/10 kts
(3) 16,000' 280/25 kts
(4) 20,000' 270/20 kts
(5) 30,000' 270/30 kts
(6) 50,000' 280/60 kts
(7) 80,000' 1100
2. Ceiling 4000 Sistltnnd
3. Visibility 15+
4. Amount of Cloud Cover 3/10'
5. Thunderstorm in area and quadrant in which located no
6. Temperature gradient standard Capswrote
7. Any unusual meteorological condition which might account for sighting. none

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UFO CHECKLIST - BASE OPERATIONS DISPATCHER

DATE 8 Apr 66

When a UFO is called in, obtain from the observer:

1. Description of the object(s):
a. Shape Undetermined
b. Size compared with one of the following held in the hand at arms length:
Head of pin ☐ Pea ☐ Dime ☐ Nickel ☐ Quarter ☐
Half Dollar ☐ Silver Dollar ☐ Baseball ☐ Grapefruit ☐
Basketball ☐ Biggest then on auto
c. Color White little, yellow to green little
d. Number 2
e. Formation (if more than one) 2
f. Discernible features or details
g. Tail, trail or exhaust 2 exhaust streams
h. Sound sounded like a helicopter
i. Ot…

d. Description of flight path and maneuvers: Forward for a while, moved very slowly circling to the west then disappeared.

e. How long was the object visible? About 45 minutes.

3. Manner of observation:
a. Ground ☑ Air ☐ Visual ☐ Electronic ☐
b. Any binoculars or similar device used? no
Description of optical device: no
c. If airborne, type of aircraft: no
Identification Nr: __________ Altitude __________
Heading __________ Speed __________ Home Station __________

4. Date and time of sighting:
a. Local time of sighting: 2145E / received call at 2230E
Date of sighting: 8 April 66
b. Light co…