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|  1. DATE - TIME GROUP | 2. LOCATION  |
| --- | --- |
|  4 August 65 05/0500Z | Waldport, Oregon  |
|  2. SOURCE | 10. CONCLUSION  |
|  Civilian | SATELLITE ☑  |
|  4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS | Form 164 sent and not returned. Evaluated as a Satellite on the visual characteristics. Case will be reevaluated if form is returned  |
|  One |   |
|  5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION | 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS  |
|  15 Seconds | Bright star moving in a broken line with varying intensity. Moved through 5 deg of arc in 15 seconds. Form 164 sent for additional data. Direction not reported.  |
|  6. TYPE OF OBSE…

Mrs Hunt/man/SAFOICC/72842/24 Aug 65

AUG 25 1965

Dear Mr. [redacted]:

This is in reply to your request for an evaluation of an aerial object which you observed on 4 August 1965.

Your description of the object indicates that it is similar to the many reports of satellites which we receive. However, the information included in your letter is insufficient to firmly establish its identity as a satellite. It is requested that you complete the enclosed FTD Form 164 so that a firm evaluation can be made.

Sincerely,

JOHN P. SPAULDING
Lt Colonel, USAF
Chief, Civil Branch
Community Relations Divis…

HEADQUARTERS
FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
AIR FORCE SYSTEMS COMMAND
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO

REPLY TO
ATTN OF: TDEW

SUBJECT: UFO Observation, 4 Aug 65, Waldport, Oregon

20 AUG 1965

TO: Hq USAF SAFOICC (Mrs Hunt)
Wash D C 20330

Reference the attached letter from [redacted] requesting information on his observation of 4 Aug 65. The following is a suggested reply:

e. Dear Mr [redacted]

The description of the object which you observed is similar to many satellite reports received by the Air Force. Duration of 15 seconds is rather short for this type of ob…

Portland Oregon
Aug. 12, 1965

Secretary of the Air Force
Washington, D.C.
Att. U.F.O. Unit
Birs,

The writer and three friends were encamped at Tillicum Beach Camp about three miles south of Waldport, Oregon on the night of Aug. 4, 1965. Some time between 10 and 10:20 P.M. P.D.T., we observed high overhead, U.F.O. similar to a bright star moving in a broken line with varying intensity. It moved thru (+) or (-) 5° arc under our observation. The U.F.O. was observable for approximately 15 seconds. May we have Air Force identification or evaluation of said unidentified flying object.

Observers:
…

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
March 3, 1879
PENSION OFFICE

Lt. Colonel USAR (Ret.)
4616 N. Fairview Blvd.
Portland, Oregon

[stamp: Received Mar 6 1879
R. H. S. ] [stamp: Department of the Interior
Mar 12 1879]

Secretary of the Air Force
Washington, D.C.

Attention: W.F.O. Unit

A. M.