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|  1. DATE - TIME GROUP | 2. LOCATION  |
| --- | --- |
|  2 November 64 03/0220Z | Redwood City, California  |
|  3. SOURCE Civilian | 10. CONCLUSION Photo (FILM FLAW, DUPE FLAW) Visual (INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR EVALUATION)  |
|  4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS One |   |
|  5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 20 Minutes | 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS Photos taken of object. Report of visual observation stated stat the speed of the object was about 90 mph. Object to the West at about 30 degrees elevation. Two marked inversions at the time. SEE CASE FILE.  |
|  6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground-Visual |   |
|  7. COURSE U
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2 Nov 64

22 January 1965

Dear Mr. [redacted]

This is in reply to your observation of an unidentified flying object on the night of 2 November 1964 and the photograph taken of this object.

The analysis and microscopic study of the 35mm film has been completed. The area of interest was enlarged to a power of 20 and is attached for your use.

The conclusions of the study after photo analysis are as follows: (1) No true photographic image is visible on the clip. (2) The visible image could be a film flaw or a duplicated flaw or chip in the emulsion. (3) The constant density from film edge to f
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The following information is requested for analysis of the visual observation: (1) A local map of the area and the location (direction of object from the observer's location) including azimuth and location of the object observed. (2) A time motion sequence of the object's flight in relation to the motion of your car and the direction and flight path of the object after the car was stopped. (3) Of particular interest is the manner of disappearance of the object. (4) Any information pertaining to the description of the object in changes, size, or intensity are also desired.

We regret the delay 
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OFFICIAL FILE COPY

TDEW

UFO Sighting and Photo, Redwood City, California, 2 Nov 64 5 Jan 65

Hq USAF SAFOI PB (Mrs Hunt)
Wash D C 20330

This office is in receipt of a UFO report from [redacted] of [redacted], Redwood City, California. The following is a suggested reply:

Dear Mr [redacted]:

This is in reply to your observation of an unidentified flying object on the night of 2 November 1964 and the photograph taken of this object.

The analysis and microscopic study of the 35mm film has been completed. The area of interest was enlarged to a power of twenty and is attached for your use.

Th
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550 ft. The position of the object was given as 20 degrees elevation, 330 degrees azimuth, disappearance was listed on the same heading but no elevation or azimuth was reported. No major astronomical object appeared in this location.

We had hoped that the photograph would reveal an identifiable image. However, photo analysis revealed that the image on the print is not the same as the object observed by you.

The following information is desirable for analysis of the visual observation: (1) A local map of the area and the location (direction of object from the observers location) including azi
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OFFICIAL FILE COPY

TDEW/Maj Quintanilla/69216

UFO Sighting, 2 Nov 62, Redwood City, California 23 Dec 64

SGOTN-BO
78th Combat Support Group
Hamilton AFB, California 94935

1. Reference your letter, SGOIN-BO, 1 Dec 64, subject UFO.
2. Attached is one slide taken by Dr. [redacted], Redwood City, California on 2 Nov 64. It is requested that this film be returned to him with an explanation that due to a backlog in duplication of film and analysis that an evaluation has not been made regarding his sighting as yet. He will be informed of our evaluation upon completion.

FOR THE COMMANDER

ERIC T 
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PHOTO ANALYSIS REPORT NR 64-64
PAGE 1 OF 1 PAGES
DATE OF REPORT 16 December 1964

SUBJECT UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT
LOCATION Redwood City, California
DATE

PHOTOGRAPHY
AF __________ IR __________ QUALITY Poor
P NR3 One 35MM color slide provided by TDEW

1. PURPOSE: This report answers work order #64-120 submitted by Major H. Quintanilla TDEW. The request forwarded a photo and color slide of a purported unidentified flying object.

2. ANALYSIS: Microscopic study of the attached 35MM slide by the photo analysts and photo processing personnel resulted in the following conclusions.

a. No true ph
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FINAL FILE COPY

# ENGINEERING SUPPORT WORK REQUEST

☐ ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
☑ PHOTO ANALYSIS
☐ MACHINE COMPUTATION

PPT NUMBER: A68002
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Request analysis of image on attached photo.

REFERENCE MATERIAL: Case File, 2 Nov 64, Redwood City, California, Photos.
Request return of case file upon completion of analysis.

REQUESTED BY: [illegible signature]
SYMBOL: TDEW/UFO
PHONE: 69216/66378

I CERTIFY THAT THIS WORK IS AUTHORIZED BY ME AND THAT IT HAS THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY AND DEADLINE WITHIN MY DIVISION.

|  PRIORITY | 23 Dec 64 | DEADLINE DATE | SIGNATURE OF APPROVING DIVISION 

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