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|  1. DATE - TIME GROUP | 2. LOCATION  |
| --- | --- |
|  27 Sept. 65 27/1440Z | Swanlake, New York One  |
|  3. SOURCE | 10. CONCLUSION  |
|  Civilian | WD Balloon (possible)  |
|  4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS | 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS  |
|  One | Observer watched a white disc make a shallow dive then proceed into a climbing turn. The object was just like a bright light to the naked eye; it is uncertain what azimuth the object was spotted because the road is quite winding. The observer is uncertain of azimuth of disappearance also.  |
|  5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION | 12. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSI…

27 Sep 65

SAFOICC/Mrs. Hunt/bp/72542/21 Sep 66

Swanlake, New York
27 Sept. 1961
SEP 21 1966

Dear Mr.

A finite analysis of your negative cannot be computed without the exact focal length and range (camera to object). Assuming the camera to have a three-inch focal length, the object would be 11.7 inches across at 50 feet or approximately 600 feet across at five miles.

It is believed that you observed and photographed a balloon. The speed reported could be caused by the angular movement at a close distance giving the impression of higher speed. Radiosonde balloons are launched from New York …

PENSION
U.S.
OFFICE
MAY 26 1966

TDEW

UFO Photos, 27 Sep 65

4603d Air Base Group (ADC)
Attn: Lt Col John N. Johnson
Stewart AFB, New York 12554

1. Reference unidentified flying object report of Stuart H. Cooper which you forwarded to this office on 13 October 1965.

2. We are in the process of analyzing the four prints and negatives that were submitted to our office. In order that an accurate analysis may be made we need additional information on the camera that was used to take pictures of the unidentified flying object.

a. Exact focal length.
b. F stop setting.
c. Make of camera.

3. Ple…

TDETR / Maj H Quintanilla, Jr / 70916 / mhs / 12 Sep 66

UFO Sighting, 27 Sep 65

SEP 14 1966

Hq USAF (SAFOICC)
Attn: Mrs. Hunt

Reference the attached UFO report on a sighting made by [redacted] on 27 Sep 65. Request you return the attached negatives and prints to Mr. Cooper. The following is a suggested reply.

a. Dear Mr. [redacted]

A finite analysis cannot be computed without the exact focal length and range (camera to object). Assuming the camera to have a three inch focal length the object would be 11.7 inches across at 50 feet, or approximately 600 feet across at five miles.

It is be…

PHOTO ANALYSIS REPORT NR 66-31
PAGE 1 OF 2 PAGES
DATE OF REPORT 1 August 1966

SUBJECT UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT
LOCATION THREE MILES SOUTH OF SWANLAKE, NEW YORK
DATE SEPTEMBER 27, 1965

PHOTOGRAPHY
OF IR
GUALITY Fair
NRS
4 Negatives, 4 Prints

1. PURPOSE: This report is a joint response by the Photo Processing and Photo Analysis Divisions to Work Order Number 66-59 from Major H. Quintanilla, TDMW/UFO, who requested a definite analysis of a UFO observed on four prints and negatives.

2. ANALYSIS: A finite analysis cannot be computed without the exact focal length and range (camera to object).…

PHOTO ANALYSIS REPORT NO. 66-31, DATED 1 August 1966

pinkhead to the eye (i.e. with a 3" focal length the object would be 11.7 inches across at 50 feet, or approximately 600 feet across at 5 miles).

PHOTO ANALYSIS BY:
Gerald Scheiman
Intelligence Research Specialist

APPROVED BY:
Richard L. Chance
Richard L. CHANCE
Capt., USAF
Chief, Photo Analysis Division
Wilber Price, Jr.
Director,
Photo Exploitation Directorate

FORM NOV 65 132 (CONTINUATION SHEET)

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS 4603D AIR BASE GROUP (ADC)
STEWART AIR FORCE BASE, NEW YORK 12550

REPLY TO
ATTN OF: 4603ODC 6 June 1966

SUBJECT: UFO Photos, 27 Sep 65; Stuart H. Cooper

TO: Colonel Eric T. De Jonckheere
Deputy for Technology and Subsystems
Headquarters Foreign Technology Division (AFSC)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

1. Reference your letter, subject as above, dated 20 May 1966 requesting information pertaining to the camera of Mr. [redacted]

2. The camera, an Imperial Mark XII, is a simple box camera with no F stops to set. To find the exact focal length and F number…

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS 46030 AIR BASE GROUP (ADC)
STEWART AIR FORCE BASE, NEW YORK 12554

REPLY TO
ATTN OF: 4603ODC
13 October 1965

SUBJECT: UFO Report

TO: Hq AFSC (TDEW)

The attached UFO report is submitted in accordance with para 13b, Change A to AFR 200-2.

FOR THE COMMANDER

JOHN N JOHNSON, III, Lt Col, USAF
Chief, Operations & Training Division

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