302542467.pdf

|  1. DATE - TIME GROUP | 2. LOCATION  |
| --- | --- |
|  12 August 65 13/0316Z | Happy, Texas  |
|  3. SOURCE | 10. CONCLUSION  |
|  Civilian | Astro (METEOR) ☑  |
|  4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS |   |
|  One |   |
|  5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION | 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS  |
|  15 Seconds | A white light traveled over the sky in 10-15 seconds was observed by family of 4. Observer looked away and object was gone. WHEN HE LOOKED BACK, OBJECT WAS GONE.  |
|  6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION | Ground-Visual  |
|  7. COURSE | SE  |
|  8. PHOTOS | ☐ Yes ☑ No  |
|  9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE | ☐ Yes ☑ No  |

FORM
FTD SE…

13/03/67 - Happy, Tex
12 Aug

HEADQUARTERS
AMARILLO TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER (ATC)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
AMARILLO AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS 79111

REPLY TO ATTN OF: DS-F
TECH TNG CEN
AMARILLO AFB, TEX
DS-F
SUBJECT: UFO Report
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
79111
27 AUG 1965

TO: AFSC(FTD)
Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433

1. An investigation of the reported UFO sightings on 7 August 1965 at Andrews, Texas and on 12 August 1965 at Happy, Texas (reference attachment #1) has been accomplished.

2. The following information is submitted on the sighting at Happy, Texas.

a. Description of…

k. Comments of preparing officer:

The family appeared hospitable and cooperative, answering all questions asked without drawing any conclusions. The children were well informed on UFO sightings in and around this area and had read numerous books and newspaper articles on the subject. The parents stated that the object did not appear to be a meteorite or an airplane since in their opinion it was slower than the former and faster than the latter. Amarillo Approach Control radar and the 688th AC&W Squadron had no contact with the object. Since there are no airways in the vicinity, the probab…

c. Manner of observation:
(1) Ground - visual
(2) No optical aids used
(3) N/A

d. Time and date of sighting:
(1) 0316Z 13 August 1965
(2) Night

e. Location of observers:
35° 48' 20" N, 101° 34' 30" W
A farm 15 miles NE of Happy, Texas.

f. Identifying information on observers:
(1) Mr. [redacted] about 55 [redacted], Happy, Texas, farmer, very reliable. Mrs. [redacted] age unknown [redacted], Happy, Texas, housewife, very reliable. Miss [redacted] about 13, same address, impressionable but generally exact in detail. A son of Mr. & Mrs. [redacted] about 10, same address, confirmed details …

(5) Less than 4/8
(6) TRW to the south
(7) Less than standard lapse rate up to 19500. Radiation inversion from 3000 to 6000, upper air inversion from 19500 to 21500. Greater than standard lapse rate above 21500.

James C. Hahn
JAMES A. HAHN
Captain, USAF
Flying Safety Officer

1 Atch
Ltr, 3 Aug 65

Route 1
Happy, Texas
August 13, 1965

A. W. H. Air Force Base
Newport, Texas

Dear Sirs:
I would like to report to the UFO sightings.

At night of:
Date - August 7. Time - a little after 3 am.
Location - Married - NW to SE
Place - Anderson, Texas
Description - White climbing light
about 1000 feet of…

Pete. August 19. Time - 9:00 pm
Location - NE of SE
Pace & farm NE of Happy Texas
Description - a white light traveled over the sky in 10-15 seconds every clear night. I lost sight of it in the SE when I looked away.
The first was sighted by my brother and myself. The second by my father, my brother, my mother, and myself.
The believe these were not airplane nor satellite because of their nature and speed.
Thank you very much for your time.
Sincerely,