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|  1. DATE - TIME GROUP | 2. LOCATION  |
| --- | --- |
|  6 September 65 07/0305Z | Alien, Texas  |
|  3. SOURCE | 10. CONCLUSION  |
|  Civilian | Satellite (ECHO II) ☑  |
|  4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS | Repeat characteristic of a Satellite observation. ECHO II over the area at 2055 at 32 deg elevation heading NE.  |
|  One |   |
|  5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION | 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS  |
|  5 - 6 Minutes | Round object like a star/Planet compared to VENUS. Fast speed. In flight from South to North. Observed with TX while watching SATURN. Smooth flight.  |
|  6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION | Ground-Visu
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6 Sept 07/0358

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS 3640TH PILOT TRAINING WING (ATC)
LAREDO AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS 78041

REPLY TO
ATTN OF: DCO-OP 17 Sep 65
SUBJECT: UFO

TO: AFSC (FTD)

The following UFO report is submitted in accordance with AFR 200-2:

a. Description of Object(s):
(1) Shape: Round
(2) Size: Star or planet
(3) Color: light same as Venus
(4) Number: one
(5) Formation: None
(6) Any discernible features or details: fast rate of speed
(7) Tail, trail, or exhaust: None
(8) Sound: no
(9) Other pertinent or unusual features: no

b. Description of Course of Object(s):
(1) What f
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(3) Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) upon disappearance: 30° north, due South to North course.

(4) Description of flight path and maneuvers of object(s): smooth movement

(5) How did the object(s) disappear?

(6) How long (were) the object(s) visible? 5 to 6 minutes

c. Manner of observation:

(1) Use one or any combination of the following items: Ground-visual, air-visual, ground-electronic, air-electronic: Ground-visual

(2) Statement as to optical aids, used and description thereof: telescope and binoculars

(3) If the sighting occurred while air-borne, give type of aircraft, id
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(2) Military - Name
Grade
Organization
Duty
Estimate of reliability

g. Weather and Winds - Aloft Conditions at Time and Place of Sightings:

(1) Observer(s) account of weather conditions:

(2) Report from nearest AWS or U. S. Weather Bureau Office of wind direction and velocity in degrees and knots at:

Surface
6,000'
10,000'
16,000'
20,000'
30,000'
50,000'
80,000'

(3) Ceiling: 15,000 scattered; 3,000 scattered, 5,000 scattered

(4) Visibility: 25 miles

(5) Amount of cloud cover:

(6) Thunderstorms in area and quadrant in which located:

(7) Vertical temperature gradient:

h. Any other unus
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k. Position title and comments of the preparing officer, including preliminary analysis of the possible cause of sighting(s): Information reported by Corpus Christi Naval Air Station and forwarded by 2 Lt Gary W. Pence, Officer of the Day, Laredo AFB.

l. Existence of physical evidence, such as materials and photographs:

FOR THE COMMANDER

John F. Blumer, Major, USAF
Chief, Operations Plans Branch

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS 3540TH PILOT TRAINING WING (ATC)
LAREDO AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS 78041

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

REPLY TO ATTN OF: DCO-OP 20 Sep 65

SUBJECT: UFO

TO: AFSC (FTD)

1. In accordance with AFR 200-2 and our conversation of 7 September, the enclosed reports are for your information and action where appropriate.

2. Our analysis here, of these and other similar reports so forwarded indicates that these are thought to be observations of natural or known phenomena such as celestial bodies, stars, planets, etc; satellites or aircraft

3. Repo

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