302545759.pdf

|  1. DATE - TIME GROUP | 2. LOCATION  |
| --- | --- |
|  30 October 65 30/1100Z | Rome, New York  |
|  3. SOURCE Civilian | 10. CONCLUSION A/C  |
|  4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS One |   |
|  5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 1 Minute | 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS Observer was starting his car when he glanced out of the window and noticed the white pinhead of light. The object crossed rapidly from the point of first observation near Venus toward the North and disappeared in the area of the Big Dipper. Griffis AFB, tower checked and reported there was a C-130 landing seven minutes prior to report.  |
|  6. T…

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

REPLY TO
ATTN OF: ROBO
SUBJECT: UFO
8 Nov 1965

TO: AFSC (TDEW/Maj Quintanilla)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433

1. Reference telecons Captain Brown and Major Quintanilla, 5 Nov 1965. The attached report does not fall within the definition of par lb, AFR 200-2, but is submitted because the person making the report represents news media and broadcast information on this incident within two hours after alleged sighting.

2. After evaluating all information, the investigator, …

UFO CHECKLIST - BASE OPERATIONS DISPATCHER
DATE 30 Oct 1965

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

1. Description of the object(s):
a. Shape Pinhead of light
b. Size compared with one of the following held in the hand at arms length:
Head of pin ☐ Pee ☐ Dime ☐ Nickel ☐ Quarter ☐
Half Dollar ☐ Silver Dollar ☐ Baseball ☐ Grapefruit ☐
Basketball ☐
c. Color white
d. Number one
e. Formation (if more than one) N/A
f. Discernible features or details None
g. Tail, trail or exhaust None
h. Sound None
i. Other pertinent or unusual features None

2. Description of course of object(s):
a. Wh…

d. Description of flight path and maneuvers The object crossed rapidly from the point of first observation near Venus toward the north and disappeared in the area of the big dipper.

e. How long was the object visible? One minute

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

4. Date and time of sighting:
a. Local time of sighting 0600 EDT
Date of sigh…

7. Identifying information on observer:

a. Civilian:
Name: [redacted]
AGE: 35
Mailing Address: Rome, N.Y.
Occupation: Newscaster and reporter for station WRNY, Note and the Syracuse Herald
Estimate of Reliability: Poor

b. Military:
Name: N/A
Grade:
Organization:
Duty:
Estimate of Reliability:

8. Comments of reporting officer:

a. Action taken (agencies called, etc.): FAA and tower checked for known aircraft or radar correlation. A C-130 landed at Griffiss AFB at 0553 EDT. No other reported traffic. No radar returns noted.

b. Final evaluation (accuracy, reliability, timeliness, etc.): The a…

UFO CHECKLIST - WEATHER OBSERVER
DATE 30 Oct 1965
0600L (1000Z)

1. Weather and Winds Aloft
a. Wind Direction & Velocity
(1) 6,000' 260/50
(2) 10,000' 260/50
(3) 16,000' 270/50
(4) 20,000' 280/55
(5) 30,000' 290/60
(6) 50,000' 270/40
(7) 80,000'
2. Ceiling None
3. Visibility 15
4. Amount of Cloud Cover 2/10
5. Thunderstorm in area and quadrant in which located N/A
6. Temperature gradient SFC → 5,000 + 4°/1,000 FT; 5,000 → TROPO GAUGE -6°/1,000 FT
7. Any unusual meteorological condition which might account for sighting.
N/A
Official sunrise 30 Oct 65: 0736L
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