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|  1. DATE | 2. LOCATION | 12. CONCLUSIONS  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  23 August 1957 | Camden, New Jersey | ☑ Yes Balloon ☐ Probably Balloon ☐ Possibly Balloon  |
|  3. DATE-TIME GROUP Local 0700 - 0710 GMT 23/1200Z | 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION ☑ Ground-Visual ☐ Air-Visual ☐ Ground-Radar ☐ Air-Intercept Radar | ☐ Was Aircraft ☐ Probably Aircraft ☐ Possibly Aircraft  |
|  5. PHOTOS ☑ Yes ☐ No | 6. SOURCE Civilian | ☐ Was Astronomical ☐ Probably Astronomical ☐ Possibly Astronomical  |
|  7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION approx 1 minute | 8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS one (1) | 9. COURSE unknown  |
|  10. BRIEF SUMMAR…

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|  **Witness** **DISPOSITION FORM** |   | SECURITY CLASSIFICATION (if any)  |   |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  FILE NO. | SUBJECT | Conclusion - Sighting of Unidentified Flying Object Photo  |   |
|  TO | APCIN-4E4 Attn: T/Sgt Bolieu | FROM | APCIN-4A2f DATE 9 Oct 57 Maj R. M. Buckmaster/11 Ext 5-9196/Bldg 263/Z-N  |

1. The photograph mentioned in paragraph 1 of DD Form 95 has been examined and the following conclusions reached:

a. The double exposure effect has been caused by camera movement during exposure, which could mean that a time exposure was made.

b. The light object c…

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON

THE INSPECTOR GENERAL USAF
3D DISTRICT OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS
1612 S. CAMERON STREET, HARRISBURG, PA.
MAILING ADDRESS: POST OFFICE BOX 709

16 SEP 1957

3DO 24-190

SPOT INTELLIGENCE REPORT

SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Object Sighted in Camden, N. J., on 23 August 1957 by Mr. BALLASSAR (NMN) BOTTOS

TO: Commander
Air Defense Command
Ent Air Force Base
Colorado Springs, Colorado

1. SYNOPSIS: Mr. [redacted], interviewed 30 August 1957, stated that while watching the sky enroute to work in Camden, New Jersey,…

SUBJECT: Sighting of Unidentified Flying Object in Camden, N. J. on 23 August 1957 by Mr. - SPOT INTELLIGENCE REPORT (Cont'd)

SANFILITTO advised that weather balloons are launched daily from Philadelphia Municipal Air Port at 2400 hours and 0600 hours, Eastern, Daylight Time. 0700 actual (Handwritten note)

3. ACTION: No additional investigation of this matter is contemplated in this District unless further directed by competent authority.

Bernard J. Duffy
BERNARD J. DUFFY
Lt Colonel, USAF
District Commander

1 Incl:
Photograph of Unidentified Flying Object

CC: Dir, Sp Inves, HED USAF, WASH…

SUBJECT: Sighting of Unidentified Flying Object in Camden, N. J. on 23 August 1957 by Mr. SPOT INTELLIGENCE REPORT (Cont'd)

described the method of his sighting and observation of the object as ground-visual produced a photograph of the object that he had taken.

Location of the observer at the time of observation was between his home and the Palmyra-Tacony Bridge.

identified himself as a civilian carpenter employed by the U. S. Navy at the U. S. Naval Supply Depot, Philadelphia, Pa. further advised that he is a retired U. S. Navy Chief Petty Officer and has had observer experience as part o…

This case contains 1 3x5" negative.

SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Object Sighted in Camden, N.J., on 23 August 1957, by Mr. BALLASAR (NMI) BOTTOS

File 300 24-190

Inclosure:
1. Photograph of Unidentified Flying Object

23 Aug 57
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|  **BISPOSITION FORM** |   | SECURITY CLASSIFICATION (if any)  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  FILE NO. | SUBJECT |   |
|  TO | Conclusion - Signing of Unidentified Flying Object Photo |   |
|  FROM | AFCIN-427 | DATE 9 Oct 57  |
|   |  | Maj R. M. Buckmaster/11  |
|   |  | Rut 5-9196/Bldg 283/2-N  |

1. The photograph mentioned in paragraph 1 of BO Form 95 has been examined and the following conclusions reached:

a. The double exposure effect has been caused by camera movement during exposure, which could mean that a time exposure was made.

b. The light object could be a balloon or a…