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|  1. DATE - TIME GROUP | 2. LOCATION  |
| --- | --- |
|  8 April 49 08/2200Z | Los Angeles, California 342  |
|  3. SOURCE | 10. CONCLUSION  |
|  Civilian | ~~AIRCRAFT~~ Aircraft  |
|  4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS | ONE  |
|  5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION | 30 seconds  |
|  6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION | Ground-Visual  |
|  7. COURSE | NW  |
|  8. PHOTOS | ☐ Yes ☐ No  |
|  9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE | ☐ Yes ☑ No  |

11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS

Obse rver sighted what appeared to be an aluminum-colored, round, flat disc. It was thick in the center tapering to thin edges. It was seen in the East moving to the NW fas…

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|  HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS REPORT OF INVESTIGATION | FILE NO. 24-15 DATE 1 June 1949 REPORT MADE BY ROBERT E. SCHELLEHOUSE LM  |
| --- | --- |
|  TITLE FLYING DISCS | REPORT MADE AT DO #18 PERIOD 25 May 1949 OFFICE OF ORIGIN DO #18 STATUS CLOSED  |
|  CHARACTER SPECIAL INQUIRY  |   |
|  REFERENCE Ltr, Headquarters, OSI, dated 20 May 1949, File 24-185.  |   |
|  SYNOPSIS This investigation was requested by Headquarters, OSI. Three witnesses were interviewed; Mr. [redacted], Mr. [redacted], Mr. [redacted] and Mr. [redacted].…

Page 2 Incident 342

Name and address of observer: Mr. [redacted] Los Angeles, Calif.
Occupation and hobbies: Mr. [redacted] Los Angeles, Calif.
Occupation and hobbies: City employee, Park " Laborer, Los Angeles, Calif.

Comments of Interrogator relative to intelligence and character of observer(s):
1. Considered highly reliable, above average intelligence
2. Considered reliable

NARRATIVE SUMMARY:
Mr. [redacted], a colored tractor driver employed by the Los Angeles City Park and Recreation Department was interviewed on 25 May 1949. Information provided by [redacted] agreed in almost all respe…

INCIDENT NO. 342

1. Date of Observation 8 April 1949 Date of Interview 25 May 1949
2. Exact Time (local) 1400
3. Place of Observation Los Angeles, Calif. 34° - 08' North 118° 19' West
4. Position of observer Ground
5. What attracted attention to object Watching Plane in Sky
6. Number of objects one
7. Apparent size 1/2 of 10 cent piece at arms length
8. Color of object Aluminum (object glistened and shimmered in sun rays
9. Shape Round flat (Disc). thick in center tapering to thin edge
10. Altitude 70-75° Elevation
11. Direction from observer East
12. Distance from observer
13. Direction of f…

UNCLASSIFIED

DETAILS:

1. This investigation was requested by Headquarters, OSI, by letter dated 20 May 1949, in which it was stated that certain Department of Recreation employees had reported seeing an object which resembled a disc in the sky.

AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

2. Mr. [redacted], interviewed on 25 May 1949, provided the following information regarding his observance of what was believed to have been the "flying discs":

a. Date of observance: 8 April 1949
b. Exact local time: Unknown; approximate time: 1400 hours.
c. Place of observation: North latitude 34° 08' West longitude 118…

CONTROL NO. R - 250
SUBJECT: Ltr
DECEIMAL FILE NO. 3
FOLLOW UP ON
Flying Disc CONF..

FROM: SO-GAI
TO: IAXS
DATED: 6/1/49
NO. INCLS: 1

RECORDING: AXT-1
DATE: 6/6/49
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DESK: RECORDED
HOUR:

|  ROUTED TO | SUSPENSE DATE | ESTABLISHED BY (INITIALS) | DATE  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  I. XS | NAR | RWT | 8 June  |
|  2 |  |  |   |
|  3 |  |  |   |

DATE OF REPLY: OTHER DISPOSITION:
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n. Speed was estimated as slightly faster than that of a jet plane and it covered a 160° arc in approximately 35 seconds.

o. Sound and odor: none noted.

p. Distance from observer: Seemed to be flying a course which would be directly over the town of Glendale, California. Its course would be on an approximate line from San Diego to San Francisco.

q. Trail: It seemed to leave a very thin dark trail which dissipated almost immediately.

r. Luminosity: Bright metallic color, reflecting sun's rays; gave off no light of its own.

s. Projections: Seemed to have between one and four v…

UNCLASSIFIED
about two and-a-half years since his discharge from the Army and is considered to be a reliable employee. His vision is unimpaired and he made his observations with the naked eye. [redacted] has a limited education but he was very sincere in his manner while telling of the object.

4. Mr. [redacted], Mexican laborer, [redacted], Watts, California also an employee of the Los Angeles City Park and Recreation Department was interviewed on 25 May 1949 regarding his observance of the object described as a "flying disc." [redacted], whose position was near that of [redacted] became awar…