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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD

|  1. DATE | 2. LOCATION | 3. LOCATION  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  8 Sep 52 | FRESNO, CALIF | 12 CONCLUSIONS  |
|  1. DATE | 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION | ☐ Was Balloon ☐ Probably Balloon ☐ Possibly Balloon  |
|  08/1966 PDT | ☑ Ground-Vessel ☐ Ground-Rader | ☐ Was Aircraft ☐ Probably Aircraft ☐ Possibly Aircraft  |
|  09/0200 | ☐ Air-Vessel ☐ Air-Intercept Racer |   |
|  5. PHOTOS | 6. SOURCE | ☐ Was Astronomical ☐ Probably Astronomical ☐ Possibly Astronomical  |
|  ☐ Yes ☑ No | Civilians (multiple) |   |
|  7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION | 8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS | 9. COURSE  |
| …

UNITED STATES AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT IR-150-52

FLYCORPT
California - Fresno area Hq, 93d Bomb Wing, Castle AFB, California
30 Sep 1952 8 Sep 52 to 17 Sep 52 F-6
Capt. R. G. Blos, Intelligence Officer Civilian(s)
None

During the evening hours on 8 September 1952 a number of people reported the observance of an unidentified airborne object in the general Fresno area. This headquarters conducted an investigation, with findings as described in Part II.

APPROVED:

Charles J. Cooke
Chairman
Chairman
Chairman
Chairman
Chairman
Chairman

2
1. Pers Ltr, Mr. (2 oys)
2. Pers Ltr, Mr. (2 o…

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IR-150-52

Wing Intelligence
Castle AF Base, California 2 3

1. Description of Object: One (1) or two (2) relatively short condensation, or exhaust trails, extending generally upward from an unidentified object. The object itself was not reported as having weed sighted. Relatively slow speed reported - too slow for jet-type aircraft - and no sound was heard. Shape varied, with some people reporting it as being elliptical, later shortening to nearly circular; others reported it to appear similar to a comet tail, while still others reported trails (two) to be "hot dog" shaped, short, comp…

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IR-250-52

Wing Intelligence
Castle AF Base, California 3 3

5. Reliability of Information:

a. Mr. [redacted], California: This man had not previously reported unidentified aerial objects, however, his interest in this particular subject is so intense, that the investigating officer would classify him as a fanatic. [redacted] stated that he had even written to the President of the United States regarding the national policy and outlook on "flying saucers". We very definitely feel the probability of "visitors from an outer world". A cripple, confined to a wheelchair, and unemployed, he …

IR-150-52
Dinuba
9 Sept 1952, 8 AM

Sir, was there an identified or known aerial object over the area south of Fresno and west of Dinuba between 7:05 and 7:25 P.M., Monday, Sept. 8th?

At about 7:05 PM Sept 8th I saw westward (a little south of west), an object which seemed to be slowly descending from "upstairs" perpendicularly to the ground. Actually I could not see or hear the object, but could see the relatively "short" exhaust or vapor tail or trail. There were, in this descent, at least 2 of these short streamings extending upward from the descending object.

Incidentally the object appe…

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IR-150-52

News Article Appearing in Fresno Bee 9 September 1952

JET 'TRAILER' IS BLAMED FOR 'BALL OF FIRE'

Great balls of fire!

That is what many San Joaquin Valley residents swear they saw in the northwest sky last evening.

In Hanford many people reported it to Police Lieutenant Jack Holcomb; a California Highway Patrolman was halted on the Golden State Highway near Kingsburg by motorists who pointed it out, and many people in Fresno and other nearby areas watched it.

To some it appeared eliptical, later shortening to nearly circular, but other reports said it looked like the tai…

Air Technical Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Ohio

18 September 1952

Mrs.
[redacted]
Shamokin, Pennsylvania

Dear Mrs.

Your recent report of unidentified aerial phenomena has been received by the Air Technical Intelligence Center. Inclosed is a questionnaire, which, when completed by you and returned in the inclosed, self-addressed envelope, will aid in standardizing the data and will provide a complete record of the occurrence.

Your interest in reporting the matter and your public spirited desire to be of service are greatly appreciated.

Sincerely yours,

ROBERT E. KE…

TENTATIVE
OBSERVERS QUESTIONNAIRE - 4763.00

SECTION A

1. When did you see the object:
1.1 Date: 6-8 Day Month: Sept. 1952 Year
1.2 Time of Day: 8:50 Hrs. 9:15 Min. A.M. or P.M. (Circle One)
1.3 Time Zone: (Circle One):
a. Eastern
b. Central
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other ______
(Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
b. Standard

1.4 Circle one of the following to indicate how certain you are of your answer to the above question 1.2:
1. st. time
2nd time
a. Certain
b. Fairly certain
c. Not very sure
d. Just a guess

2. Where were you when you saw the object:
Ihamokei Cinn. Northfield
City or Town …