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FOIA # 1
CUFON Computer UFO Network
Document #: 1
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 06-09-1986
Subject: 1947 J. EDGAR HOOVER FBI
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Memorandum for Mr. Ladd
Mr. ________ also discussed this matter with Colonel L. H. Forney of
MID. Colonel Forney indicated that it was his attitude that inasmuch as
it has been established that the flying disks are not the result of any
Army or Navy experiments, the matter is of interest to the FBI. He
stated that he was of the opinion that the Bureau, if at all possible,
should accede to General Schulgen's request.
- More (Y)/N/NS? ns
SWR:AJB
ADDENDUM
I would recommend that we advise the Army that the Bureau does not believe
it should go into these investigations, it being noted that a great bulk
of those alleged discs reported found have been pranks. It is not
believed that the Bureau would accomplish anything by going into these
investigations.
DML
(Clyde Tolson) - I think we should do this. (Dated 7/15)
(J. Edgar Hoover) - I would do it but before agreeing to it we must insist
upon full access to discs recovered. For instance in the SW case the Army
grabbed it and would not let us have it for cursory examination.
FOIA # 2
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Document #: 2
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 06-09-1986
Subject: 1947 AAF W/FBI UFO INVES.
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DATE OF DOCUMENT 7/30/1947
(B) FLYING DISCS -- The Bureau, at the request of the Army Air Force
intelligence, has agreed to cooperate in the investigation of flying
discs. The Air Forces have confidentially advised that it is possible to
release three or more discs in odd numbers, attached together by a wire,
from an airplane in high altitudes and that these discs would obtain
tremendous speed in their descent and would descend to the earth in an
arc. The Army Air Forces Intelligence has also indicated some concern
that the reported sightings might have been made by subversive
individuals for the purpose of creating a mass hysteria.
(AUTHORIZATION TO INVESTIGATE)
7-30-47
BUREAU BULLETIN NO. 42 -2-
Series 1947
You should investigate each instance which is brought to your
attention of a sighting of a flying disc in order to ascertain whether or
not it is a bonifide sighting, an imaginary one or a prank. You should
also bear in mind that individuals might report seeing flying discs for
various reasons. It is conceivable that an individual might be desirous
of seeking personal publicity, causing hysteria, or playing a prank.
The Bureau should be notified immediately by teletype of all reported
sightings and the results of your inquiries. In instances where the
report appears to have merit, the teletype should be followed by a letter
to the Bureau containing in detail the results of your inquiries. The
Army Air Forces have asured the Bureau complete cooperating in these
matters and in any instances where they fail to make information
available to you or make the recovered discs available for your
examination, it should promptly be brought to the attention of the
Bureau.
Any information you develop in connection with these discs should be
promptly brought to the attention of the Army through your usual liason
channels.
FOIA # 3
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Document #: 3
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 06-09-1986
Subject: 1966 J.E.HOOVER RESPONSE
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ST-101 July 2l, 1966
___________________
Cleburne, Texas 76031
Dear Mr. ____________
Your letter of July 16th has been received.
For your information, the investigation of Unidentified Flying
Objects is not and never has been a matter that is within the
investigative jurisdiction of the FBI. I can assure you the photograph
you mentioned does not represent employees of this Bureau and the FBI
has never had custody of an occupant from a foreign planet.
Enclosed are some booklets pertaining to our activities which I hope
you will enjoy reading.
Sincerely yours,
John Edgar Hoover
Director
Enclosures (2)
Know your FBI
Story of the FBI
NOTE: Correspondent is not identifiable in Bufiles. The Bureau has had
other inquiries concerning this photograph. The article which appeared
in a recent issue of this magazine purported to be an actual report of
unidentified flying objects and has been brought to the attention of the
Bureau previously. In view of the fictional aspects of the material and
our relations with "Real" magazine no contact was made with the magazine
regarding the representation of FBI Agents.
MAIL ROOM ___ TELETYPE UNIT ___
FOIA # 4
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Document #: 4
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 06-09-1986
Subject: 1949 FBI MEMO RE: PHOTOS
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Office Memorandum - UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : DIRECTOR FBI DATE: January 10, 1949
FROM : SAC KNOXVILLE
SUBJECT : "FLYING SAUCERS" OBSERVED OVER
OAK RIDGE AREA
INTERNAL SECURITY - X
There are being submitted herewith two photographs of reputedly
"flying saucers" which were seen at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, sometime during
July of 1947. All of the information contained in this letter was
received from George Rateman, Resident Engineer, Air Material Command,
United States Army, who is the principal army technician at the Nuclear
Energy for the Propulsion of Aircraft Research Center at Oak Ridge,
Tennessee.
Mr. Rateman advised that the attached photographs were taken by ______
in July of 1947. He stated that interview with _______ revealed that he
had been snapping photographs of his family in front of his residence at
218 Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, late in the afternoon, when he
looked into the sky and observed the vapor trail as exhibited by the
photograph numbered "1." __________ stated that he took a snap of this
trail, was winding the film to the next number, when he looked into the
sky and observed the ball of fire as shown in photograph 2. _______ made
these photographs available to reporters of the Knoxville News-Sentinel
and a story concerning them was run in that paper; however, as shown by
the photostatic copy of the newspaper clipping, which is also being
submitted herewith to the Bureau, the print was very indistinct; the news
story did not contain any factual information; and it was regarded
generally by the public at the time as a possible trick.
Later, it was learned by Rateman and _________ that _________ had
made several copies of this photograph and had distributed them among his
aquaintances at Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Upon ___________ finding that the
photographs had received some distribution, he requested Rateman as Head
of the Compliance and Investigations Division, to recover as many as
possible of the photographs, advise the persons in whose possession they
were found to say nothing to anyone concerning them, and to return the
said photographs to him for transmission to the United States Air Force
Intelligence Service. Rateman advises that he succeeded in rounding up
twenty four copies of these photographs, and that, according to the
statements of ________, no more copies were made or distributed. Rateman
further stated that _______ had appeared extremely concerned over the
matter and seemed quite emphatic that the matter should be given no more
publicity than was absolutely necessary. Rateman also advised that he
studied the negatives from which the reproductions were made, and they
appeared to be authentic in that trick photography should have been
apparent, but from the ______________ ________________.
FOIA # 5
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Document #: 5
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 06-09-1986
Subject: 1947 GEN. TWINING LETTER
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23 September 1947
SUBJECT: AMC Opinion Concerning "Flying Discs"
TO: Commanding General
Army Air Forces
Washington 25, D.C.
ATTENTION: Brig. General George Schulgen
AC/AS-2
1. As requested by AC/AS-2 there is presented below the considered
opinion of this command concerning the so-called "Flying Discs." This
opinion is based on interrogation report data furnished by AC/AS-2 and
preliminary studied by personnel of T-2 and Aircraft Laboratory,
Engineering Division T-3. This opinion was arrived at in a conference
between personnel from the Air Institute of Technology, Intelligence
T-2, Office, Chief of Engineering Division, and the Aircraft, Power
Plant and Propeller Laboratories of Engineering Division T-3.
2. It is the opinion that:
a. The phenomenon reported is something real and not visionary or
fictitious.
b. There are objects probably approximately the shpe of a disc, of
such appreciable size as to appear to be as large as man-made
aircraft.
c. There is the possibility that some of the incidents may be
caused by natural phenomena, such as meteors.
d. The reported operating characteristics such as extreme rates of
climb, maneuverability (particularly in roll), and action which
must be considered evasive when sighted or contacted by friendly
aircraft and radar, lend belief to the possibility that some of
the objects are controlled either manually, automatically or
remotely.
e. The apparent common description of the objects is as follows:
(1) Metallic or light reflecting surface.
(2) Absence of trail, except in a few instances when the object
apparently was operating under high performance conditions.
(3) Circular or elliptical in shape, flat on bottom and domed on
top.
(4) Several reports of well kept formation flights varying from
three to nine objects.
(5) Normally no associated sound, except in three instances a
substantial rumbling roar was noted.
(6) Level flight speeds normally about 300 knots are estimated.
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FOIA # 6
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From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 06-09-1986
Subject: 1947 GEN. TWINING LETTER
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LETTER FROM GENERAL N.F. TWINING TO COMMANDING GENERAL,
ARMY AIR FORCES 23 SEPTEMBER 1947
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f. It is possible within the present U.S. knowledger - provided
extensive detailed development is undertaken--to construct a piloted
aircraft which has the general description of the object in
subparagraph (e) above which would be capable of an approximate range
of 700 miles at subsonic speeds.
g. Any devlopments in this country along the lines indicated would be
extremely expensive, time consuming and at the considerable expense
of current projects and therefore, if directed, should be set up
independently of existing projects.
h. Due consideration must be given the following:
(1) The possibility that these objects are of domestic origin - the
product of some high security project not known to AC/AS-2 or
this command.
(2) The lack of physical evidence in the shape of crash recovered
exhibits which would undeniably prove the existence of these
objects.
(3) The possibility that some foreign nation has a form of
propulsion possibly nuclear, which is outside of our domestic
knowledge.
3. It is recommended that:
a. Headquarters, Army Air Forces issue a directive assigning a priority,
security classification and code name for a detailed study of this
matter to include the preparation of complete sets of all available
and pertinent data which will then be made available to the Army,
Navy, Atomic Energy Commission, JRDB, the Air Force Scientific
Advisory Group, NACA, and the RAND and NEPA projects for comments
and recommendations, with a preliminary report to be forwarded
within 15 days of receipt of the data and a detailed report
thereafter every 30 days as the investigation develops. A complete
interchange of data should be effected.
4. Awaiting a specific directive AMC will continue the investigation
within its current resources in order to more closely define the
nature of the phenomenon. Detailed Essential Elements of
Information will be formulated immediately for transmittal thru
channels.
N.F. TWINING
Lieutenant General, U.S.A.
Commanding.
FOIA # 7
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Document #: 7
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 06-10-1986
Subject: 1975 LORING AFB LANDING
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
Headquarters Aerospace Defense Command
Reply to
Attn of: DAD
Subject: Request for Information Under The Freedom of Information Act
To ____________________
1. A copy of you letter dated 22 August 1977 was received in this
headquarters for direct reply on 19 September 1977. The following
log entries have been extracted for release:
a. NORAD Command Director's Log ( 1975 )
29 Oct/0630Z: Command Director called by Air Force Operations Center
concerning an unknown helicopter landing in the munitions
storage area at Loring AFB, Maine. Apparently this was
second night in a row this occurrence. There was also an
indication, but not confirmed, that Canadian bases had
been overflown by a helicopter.
31 Oct/0445Z: Report from Wurtsmith AFB through Air Force Ops Center -
incident at 0355Z. Helicopter hovered over SAC Weapons
storage area then departed area. Tanker flying at 2700
feet made both visual sighting and radar skin paint.
Track object 35NM SE over Lake Huron where contack was
lost.
1 Nov/0920Z: Received, as info, message from Loring AFB, Maine, citing
probable helicopter overflight of base.
8 Nov/0753Z: 24th NORAD Region unknown tract J330, heading SSW, 12000
feet. 1 To 7 objects, 46.46N 109.23W. Two F-106
scrambled out of Great Falls at 0745Z. SAC reported visual
sighting from Sabotage Alert Teams ( SAT ) K1, K3, L1 and
L6 ( lights and jet sounds ). Weather section states no
anomalous propagation or northern lights.
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FOIA # 8
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Document #: 8
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 06-10-1986
Subject: 1975 MALMSTROM AFB, MT
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NORAD Region Senior Director's Log (Malmstrom AFB, Montana).
0835Z: SAT Teams K3 and L4 report visual, K3 report target at 300 feet
altituds and L4 reports target at 5 miles. Contact lost at 0820Z. F-106s
returned to base at 0850Z with negative results. 0905Z Great Falls radar
search and height had intermittent contact. 0910Z SAT teams again had
visual (Site C-1, 10 miles SE Stanford, Montana0. 0920Z SAT CP reported
that when F-106s were in area, targets would turn out lights, and when
F-106s left, targets would turn lights on. F-106s never gained visual or
radar contact at anytime due to terrain clearance.
This type of activity has been reported in the Malmstrom area for several
days although previous to tonight no unknowns were declared. The track
will be carried as a remaining unknown.
7 NOV 75 (1035Z) - Received a call from the 34st Strategic Air Command
post (SAC CP), saying that the following missile locations reported seeing
a large red to orange to yellow object: M-1, L-3, LIMA and L-6.The general
object location would be 10 miles south of Moore, Montana, and 20 miles
east of Buffalo,Montana, Commander and Deputy for Operations (DO) informed
7 NOV 75 (1203Z) - SAC advised that the LCF at Harlowton, Montana,observed
an object which emitted a light which illuminated the site driveway.
7 NOV 75 (1319Z) - SAC advised K-1 says very bright object to their east
is now southeast of them and they are looking at it with 10x50 binoculars.
Object seems to have lights (several) on it, but no distinct pattern.
The orange/gold object overhead also has small lights on it. SAC also
advises female civilian reports having seen an object bearing south from
her position six miles west of Lewistown.
7 NOV 75 (1327Z) - L-1 reports that the object to their northeast seems to
be issuing a black object from it, tubular in the shape. In all this time,
surveilance has not been able to detect any sort of track except for known
traffic.
7 NOV 75 (1355Z) - K-1 and L-1 report that as the sun rises, so do the
objects they have visual.
7 NOV 75 (1429Z) - From SAC CP: As the sun rose, the UFOs disappeared.
Commander and DO notitier.
8 NOV 75 (0635Z) - A security camper team at K-4 reported UFO with white
lights, one red light 50 yards behind white light personnel at K-1 seeing
same object.
8 NOV 75 (0645Z) - Height personnel picked up object 10-13,000 feet, track
J330, EKLB 0648, 18 Knots, 9,500 feet. Objects as many as seven, as few
as two A/C.
8 NOV 75 (0753Z) - J330 unknown 0753, Stationary / seven knots /12,000.
One (varies seven objects.). None, no possibility, EKLB 3746, two F-106,
GTF, SCR 0754. NCOC notified.
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FOIA # 9
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Document #: 9
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
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Subject: 1975 MALMSTROM AFB, MT
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24th NORAD Region Senior Director's Log (Malmstrom AFB, Montana).
8 NOV 75 (0820Z) - Lost radar contact, figters broken off at 0825, looking
in area of J331 (another height finder contact).
8 NOV 75 (0905Z) - From SAC CP: L-sites had fighters and objects; fighters
did not get down to objects.
8 NOV 75 (0915Z) - From SAC CP:From four different points:Observed objects
and fighters; when fighters arrived in the area, the lights went out; when
fighters departed, the lights came back on; to NCOC.
8 nov 75 (0953Z) - From SAC CP: L-5 reported object increased in speed -
high velocity,raised in altitude and now cannot tell the object from stars
. to NCOC.
8 NOV 75 (1105Z) - From SAC CP: E-1 reported white light (site is
approximately 60 nautical miles north of Lewistown). NCOC notified.
9 NOV 75 (0305Z) - SAC CP Called and advised SAC crews at sites L-1, L-6
and M-1 observing UFO. object yellowish bright round light 20 miles north
of Harlowton, 2 to 4,000 feet.
9 NOV 75 (0320) - SAC CP reported UFO 20 miles southeast of Lewistown,
orange white disc object. 24 NORAD Region survellance checking area.
Surveillance unable to get height check.
9 NOV 75 (0320Z) - FAA Watch Supervisor reported he had five air carriers
vicinity of UFO, United Fight 157 reported seeing meteor, "arc welder's
blue" in color. SAC CP advised,sites still report seeing object stationary
9 NOV 75 (0348Z) - SAC CP Confirms L-1, sees object, a mobile security
team has been directed to get closer and report.
9 NOV 75 (0629Z) - SAC CP advises UFO sighting reported around 0305Z.
Cancelled the flight security team from site L-1, checked area and all
secure, no more sightings.
10 NOV 75 (0215Z) - Received a call from SAC CP. Report UFO sighting from
site K-1 around Harlowton area. Surveillance
10 NOV 75 (0153Z) - Surveillance report unable to locate track that would
correlate with UFO sighting by K-1.
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FOIA # 10
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Document #: 10
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 06-10-1986
Subject: 1975 MALMSTROM AFB, MT.
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24th NORAD Region Senior Director's Log (malmstrom AFB, Montana).
10 NOV 75 (1125Z) - UFO sighting reported by Minot Air Force Station, a
bright star-like object in the west, moving east, about the size of a car.
First seen approximately 1015Z. Approximately 1120Z, the object passed
over the radar station, 1,000 feet to 2,000 feet high, no noise heard.
Three people from the site or local area saw the object. NCOC notified.
2. HQ USAF/DADF also forwarded a copy of a NORAD document for a review
for possible downgrade and release. We have determined the document is
properly and currently classified and is exempt from disclosure under
public law 90-23, 5 USC 552b(1).
3. The decision to withhold release of this document may be appealed in
writing to the Secretary of the Air Force within 45 days from the date of
this letter. If you appeal, include any reasons for reconsideration you
wish to present and attach a copy of this letter. Address your letter as
follows: Secretary of the Air Force, thru HQ ADCOM/DAD, Peterson AFB CO
80914.
TERRENCE C. JAMES, COLONEL, USAF
Director of Administration CY to: HQ USAF/DAD
HQ USAF/JACL
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FOIA # 11
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Document #: 11
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 06-10-1986
Subject: 1980 KIRTLAND AFB, NM
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COMPLAINT FORM
ADMINISTRATIVE DATA
TITLE DATE TIME
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KIRTLAND AFB, NM, 8 Aug - 3 Sep 2 - 9 Sept 80 1200
80 Alleged Sighting of
Unidentified Aerial Lights in
Restricted Test Range. PLACE
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AFOSI Det 1700, Kirtland AFB, NM
NOW RECEIVED
Yes in person
SOURCE OF EVALUATION
Major Ernest E. Edwards
RESIDENCE OR BUSINESS ADDRESS PHONE
Commander, 1608 SPS, Manzano 4-7516
Kirtland AFB, NM
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REMARKS SUMMARY OF INFORMATION
1. On 2 Sept 80, SOURCE related on 8 Aug 80, three Security Policemen
assigned to 1608 SPS, KAFB, NM, on duty inside the Manzano Weapons Storage
Area sighted an unidentified light in the air that traveled from North to
South over the Coyote Canyon area of the Department of Defense Restricted
Test Range on KAFB, NM. The Security Policemen identified as: SSGT
STEPHEN FERENZ, Area Supervisor, ATC MARTIN W. RIST and AMN ANTHONY D.
FRAZIER, were later interviewed separately by SOURCE and all three
related the same statement; at approximately 2350 hrs., while on duty in
Charlie Sector, East Side of Manzano, the three observed a very bright
light in the sky approximately 3 miles North-North East of their position.
The light traveled with great speed and stopped suddenly in the sky over
Coyote Canyon. The three first thought the object was a helicopter,
however, after observing the strange aerial maneuvers (stop and go), they
felt a helicopter couldn't have performed such skills. The light landed
in the Coyote Canyon area. Sometime later, three witnessed the light take
off and leave proceeding straight up at a high speed and disappear.
2. Central Security Control (CSC) inside Manzano, contacted Sandia
Security, who conducts frequent building checks on two alarmed structures
in area. They advised that a patrol was already in the area and would
investigate.
3. On 11 Aug 80, RUSS CURTIS, Sandia Security, advised that on 9 Aug
80, a Sandia Security Guard, (who wishes his name not be divulged for fear
of harassment), related the following: At approximately 0020 hrs., he was
driving east on the Coyote Canyon access road on a routine building check
of an alarmed structure. As he approached the structure he observed a
bright light near the ground behind the structure. He also observed an
object he first thought was a helicopter. But after driving closer, he
observed a round disk shaped object. He attempted to radio for backup
patrol but his radio would not work. As he approached the object on foot
armed with a shotgun, the object took off in a vertical direction at a
high rate of speed. The guard was a former helicopter mechanic in the
U.S. Army and stated the object he observed was not a helicopter.
4. SOURCE advised on 22 Aug 80, three other security policemen observed
the same aerial phenomena described by the first three. Again the object
landed in Coyote Canyon. They did not see the object take off.
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FOIA # 12
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From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 06-10-1986
Subject: 1980 KIRTLAND AFB, NM.
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CONTINUED FROM COMPLAL FORM 1, DTD 9 Sept 80
5. Coyote Canyon is part of a large restricted test range used by the Air
Force Weapons Laboratory, Sandia Laboratories, Defense Nuclear Agency and
the Department of Energy. The range was formerly patrolled by Sandia
Security, however, they only conduct building checks there now.
6. On 10 Aug 80, a New Mexico State Patrolman sighted an aerial object
land in the Manzano's between Belen and Albuquerque, NM. The Patrolman
reported the sighting to the Kirtland AFB Command Post, who later referred
the patrolman to the AFOSI Dist 17. AFOSI Dist 17 advised the patrolman
to make a report through his own agency. On 11 Aug 80, the Kirtland
Public Information office advised the patrolman the USAF no longer
investigates such sighting unless they occur on a USAF base.
7. WRITER contacted all the agencies who utilized the test range and it
was learned no aerial tests are conducted in the Coyote Canyon area. Only
ground test are conducted.
8. On 8 Sept 80, WRITER learned from Sandia Security that another
Security guard observed a object land near an alarmed structure sometime
during the first week of August, but did not report it until just
recently for fear of harassment.
9. The two alarmed structures located within the area contain HQ CR 44
material.
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DATE FORWARDED HQ AFOSI
10 Aug 80 AFOSI FORM
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DATE TYPE OR PRINTED NAME OF SPECIAL AGENT
Sept 80 Richard C Doty, SA
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DISTRICT FILE NO
8017D93-0/29
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FOIA # 13
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Document #: 13
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 06-10-1986
Subject: 1980 KIRTLAND AFB, NM
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COMPLAINT FORM
ADMINISTRATIVE DATA
DATE TIME
14 Aug 80 0730
KIRTLAND AFB, NM 13 Aug 80, Possible
Hostile Intelligence Intercept Incident, PLACE
Frequency Jamming. AFOSI District 17, BID,
KIRTLAND AFB, NM
SOURCE AND EVALUATION
1960th Communication
Officer
RESIDENCE OR BUSINESS
ADDRESS
1960 COMMSq KAFB, NM
PHONE
4-5098
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REMARKS SUMMARY OF INFORMATION
1. On 13 Aug 80, 1960 COMMSq Maintenance Officer reported Radar Approach
Control equipment and scanner radar inoperative due to high frequency
jamming from an unknown cause. Total blackout of entire radar approach
system to include Albuquerque Airport was in effect between 1630-2215 hrs.
Radar Approach Control back up system also were inoperative.
2. On 13 Aug 80, Defense Nuclear Agency Radio Frequency Monitors
determined, by vector analysis, the interference was being sent from an
area (V-90 degrees or due East). On DAF map coordinates E-28.6. The area
was located NW of Coyote Canyon Test area. It was first thought that
Sandia Laboratory, which utilizes the test range was responsible.
However, after a careful check, it was later determined that no test were
being conducted in the canyon area. Department of Energy, Air Force
Weapons Laboratory and DNA were contacted but assured that their agencies
were not responsible.
3. On 13 Aug 80, Base Security Police conducted a physical check of the
area but because of the mountainous terrain, a thorough check could not be
completed at that time. A later foot search failed to disclose anything
that could have caused the interference.
4. On 13 Aug 80, at 2216 hrs., all radar equipment returned to normal
operation without further incident.
5. CONCLUSION: The presence of hostile intelligence jamming cannot be
ruled out. Although no evidence would suggest this, the method has been
used in the past. Communication maintenance specialists cannot explain
how such interference could cause the radar equipment to become totally
inoperative. Neither could they suggest the type or range of the
interference signal. DNA frequency monitors reporeted the interference
beam was wide spread and a type unknown to their electronical equipment.
Further checks of the area was being conducted by Technical Services,
AFOSI.
6. High command interest item. Briefings requested IAW AFOSIR 124-4 be
completed at HQ AFOSI/IVOE. HQ CR 44 and 51 items.
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Document #: 14
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 06-10-1986
Subject: 1980 PROJ. AQUARIUS DOC.
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SECRET
17 NOV 1980
RTTEZYVW RUFLOJA9136
ZNY S E C R E T
GT
SECRET FOR AFOSI ONLY
R 171130Z NOV 80
FM HQ AFOSI BOLLING AFB DC//IVOE
TO RUWTFBA AFOSI DIST 17 KIRTLAND AFB NM//BID
INFO 7602 AINTELG FT BELVOIR VA//INSR
SECRET FOR AFOSI ONLY
Ref: Request for Photo Imagery Interpretation Your MSG 292030Z Oct 80.
Subject Case NR: 8017D93-126 HQ CR 44
1. Subject Negatives/Film were analyzed by HQ IVT and 7602 AINTELG, it
and the following results were found:
A. Negative #1: Deplicting C-5A aircraft on approach and streaking
unidentified aerial object in lower right portion of film. Film found to
be unaltered. Size differential was not consistent with size of aircraft.
Conclusion: Inconclusive
B. Negative #2: Deplicting cylinder shaped unidentified aerial object in
upper left portion of photo. Film found to be unaltered. Film showed
object to be consistent with field depth and consistent with relative size
of fixed objects. Conclusion: Legitimate negative of unidentified aerial
object. Bolton/Reinfeld method did not reveal visible markings on object.
C. Negative #3: Deplicting irregular shaped unidentified aerial object
in seven frames of 8MM film. Because of the size and apparent speed of
object no further classification or conclusion could be drawn. Film shown
to be unaltered.
D. 34 inches of 8MM film: Deplicting apparent colored object moving in
front of still camera. Film found to be unaltered. Spectrography
revealed colors to be basic prism features. Depth analysis revealed
object to be within 152MM of camera. Object was not consistent with
relative size of fixed objects observed for several seconds in film.
Conclusion: inconclusive.
E. Original Negative Deplicting Unidentified Object: Film found to be
unaltered. Because of a lack of fixed objects in the film, no depth
analysis could be performed. Bolton, Reinfeld method revealed object to
be saucer shaped, approximate diameter 37 feet. Object contained a
trilateral insignia on the lower portion of object. Conclusion:
Legitimate negative of unidentified aerial object.
2. Ref your request for further information regarding HQ CR 44, the
following is provided: Capt. Grace 7602 Aintelg, INS contacted and
related following: (S/WINTEL) USAF no longer publicly active in UFO
research, however USAF still has interest in all UFO sightings over USAF
installation/test ranges. Several other government agencies, lead by
NASA, actively investigates legitimate sightings through covert cover.
(S/WINTEL/FSA) One such cover is UFO Reporting Center, US Coast and
Geodetic Survey, Rockville, MD 20852. NASA filters results of sightings
to appropriate military departments with interest in that particular
sighting. The official US Government Policy and results of project
Aquarius is still classified top secret with no dissemination outside
official intelligence channels and with restricted access to "MJ
Twelve". Case on Bennewitz is being monitored by NASA, INS, who
request all future evidence be forwarded to them thru AFOSI, IVOE.
4. Ref your request for technical assistance. Because of a chance of
public disclosure, no knowledgeable personnel with SPA will be provided.
Continue to receive assistance from individuals mentioned in your
message, Miller, fugate. Because of the sensitivity of case, request
they be thoroughly debriefed at regualr intervals.
BTS
NNNS
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FOIA # 15
CUFON Computer UFO Network
Document #: 15
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 06-10-1986
Subject: 1986 NSA REPLY AQUARIUS
CUFON - UFO INFORMATION SERVICE SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
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NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
CENTRAL SECURITY SERVICE
Fort George G. Meade, Maryland 20755-6000
Serial: J9014C
15 APR 1986
This responds to your letter of 7 March 1986 in which you further
narrowed your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records
pertaining to Project Aquarius.
The document located in response to your request as stated in your
7 March letter has been reviewed by this Agency as required by the FOIA
and has been found to be currently and properly classified in accordance
with Executive Order 12356. This document meets the criteria for
classification as set forth in subparagraphs 2, 4, and 8 of section 1.3
and remains classified TOP SECRET as provided in section 1.1 of Executive
Order 12356. The document is classified because its disclosure could
reasonably be expected to cause exceptionally grave damage to the national
security. Because the document is currently and properly classified, it
is exempt from disclosure pursuant to the first exemption of the FOIA
(5 U.S.C. section 552(b) (1)).
In addition, this Agency is authorized by various statues to protect
certain information concerning its activities. We have determined that
such information exists in this document. Accordingly, those portions are
also exempt from disclosure pursuant to the third exemption of the FOIA
which provides for the withholding of information specifically protected
from disclosure by statute. The specific statutes applicable in this case
are Title 18 U.S. Code 798; Title 50 U.S. Code 403(d) (3); and Section 6,
Public Law 86-36 (50 U.S. Code 402 "note").
No portion of the information is reasonably segregable.
Since your request has been denied, you are hereby advised of this
Agency's appeal procedures.
Any person denied access to information may, within 45 days after
notification of the denial, file an appeal to the NSA/CSS Freedom of
Information Act Appeal Authority. The appeal shall be in writing
addressed to the NSA/CSS FOIA Appeal Authority, National Security Agency,
Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000. The appeal shall reference the
initial denial of access and shall contain, in sufficient detail and
particularity, the grounds upon which the requester believes release of
the information is required. The NSA/CSS Appeal Authority shall respond
to the appeal within 20 working days after receipt.
In your letter, you take exception to the amount requested by this
Agency for manpower and computer search fees to process your original
request for all information on Project Aquarius. Please be advised that
NSA search and duplication fees are computed in accordance with guidance
promulgated in sections 6-201 and 6-202 of Dod Directive 5400.7-R
Sincerely,
JULIA B. WETZEL
Director of Policy
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FOIA # 16
CUFON Computer UFO Network
Document #: 16
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 06-10-1986
Subject: 1983 P.L. CLARKE MEMO
CUFON - UFO INFORMATION SERVICE SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
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Mr. Peter L. Clarke 5 December 1983
KOB Television
4 Broadcast Plaza SW
PO Box 1351
Albuquerque NM 87103
Dear Mr. Clarke
This is in reference to your Freedom of Information Act request of 18
November 1983 requesting access to information regarding photographs taken
by Paul Bennewitz in 1980 near Kirtland AFB.
The only information we have in our files regarding this incident is a
copy of a message, originator unknown, which apparently was placed in
circulation in at least three cities in the U.S. This message discusses
analysis of UFO photographs, and, while it does not mention who the
photographer was, it does mention the name Bennewitz. The purported
originator, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, has reviewed
the message and confirmed that it is a hoax. While the Air Force
Intelligence Service is listed as a recipient of the message, we have no
record of ever receiving it from AFOSI. The copy which we have in our
files was forwarded to us by the organization Citizens Against UFO
Secrecy.
We are attaching a copy of the document as we received it. We have,
however, removed the bogus security markings so as not to alarm any
recipients. We are also attaching other documents created by this agency
as a result of the bogus message. These documents have previously been
released to the public through the Freedom of Information Act.
For your further information, this agency collected information on UFO
sightings for a few years. However, our interest in this topic was
discontinued in the mid-1970's and our UFO records were transferred to
the General Services Administration for inclusion in Project Blue Book.
These records are available for public inspection through the National
Archives and Records Service, Modern Military Branch, 8th and
Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington DC 20408.
Sincerely 3 Atch
1-3. Docs on UFO Incident
SUSAN COOKSEY
Freedom of Information Manager
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FOIA # 17
CUFON Computer UFO Network
Document #: 17
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 06-10-1986
Subject: 1983 UNAUTHORIZED RELEASE
CUFON - UFO INFORMATION SERVICE SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
Headquarters Air Force Intelligence Service
Fort Belvor Virginia 22060
DAD 25 January 1983
Possible Unauthorized Release of Classified Material
INSA (MSgt Heldman)
DA
1. Per our telephone conversation today, I am forwarding Mr Robert
Todd's FOIA request along with the AFOSI message for determination as to
classification level. As you can see, Mr Todd retyped the message "for
easier reading." I have talked to AFOSI/DADF, Nadine Dulacki. According
to her, they did not release the message to Mr Todd nor does she know how
it came into his possession. Maj Kilikauskas (AFSAC/INOB, 664-4488) has
looked at the message and he feels that it is a fake for several reasons:
a. There never has been an office within AFSAC (or 7602nd) with the
symbol INS, INSR, or IT.
b. There has never been a "Capt Grace" (or anyone with the surname
Grace) assigned to AFSAC.
c. The purported imagery interpretation done is outside AFSAC's and
AFOSI's mission. Further, AFSAC has no individuals who are photo
interpreters.
d. The term WNINTEL is spelled phonetically on each occurrence. OSI
should certainly be familiar with the correct spelling. Further, the
document is replete with grammatical errors, typing errors, and in
general, makes no sense.
e. The document is not in the standard, accepted format for
classified messages.
Neither Maj Kilikauskas nor Mr Nehlig (who has worked in AFSAC many
years) remember hearing of a "Project Aquarius." Further, Maj
Kilikauskas had no idea if the information purported supplied by this
Capt Grace is, in fact, classified at the Secret/WNINTEL level. He
suggests that both NASA and Coast and Geodetic Survey be contacted to
see if they have an interest in the message.
2. Finally, I have talked to Mr Earl Middaugh (AFOSI/IVOE, 767-5144).
He remembers a FOIA request that his office staffed which involved an
AFOSI message similar to this one. However, they were unable to identify
it as OSI originated. He thinks perhaps this might be the same message.
I have forwarded a copy of the Todd request to the AFOSI Freedom of
Information Office (Bob Walker, 767-5262). Upon receipt both Mr Walker
and Mr Middaugh will be better able to determine if this is a legitimate
AFOSI document.
3. Until a determination is made, we ill regard the document as
classified.
SUSAN COOKSEY 2 Atch
Documentation Management Branch 1. Todd Request
2. Message, 2 cys (S/WNINTEL)
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FOIA # 128
CUFON Computer UFO Network
Document #: 18
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 06-10-1986
Subject: 1986 NSA PROJ. AQUARIUS
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NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
CENTRAL SECURITY SERVICE
Fort George G. Meade, Maryland 20755-6000
Mr. _____________________ Serial: J9014A
_________________________
_________________________ 20 FEB 1986
Dear Mr. ________________
This is in response to your Freedom of Information Act request of 8
January 1986 in which you request information on a group referred to as
MJ12 or "Majestic 12" and Projects Sigma, Snowbird and Aquarius.
Please be advised that Sigma and Snowbird are not projects of this
Agency, so we would have no records responsive to that portion of your
request. In addition, no records were located relating to M12 or
"Majestic 12."
An initial survey of materials responsive to that portion of your
request dealing with Project Aquarius would result in search fees in
excess of $15,000 for manpower and computer costs. Our search would be
facilitated and the search fees may be less if you provide us with
additional information regarding the type of information in which you are
interested. This request for further specificity is in accordance with
DoD regulations governing the processing of FOIA requests.
Should you wish us to initiate a search for records responsive to
your request as stated inyour 8 January letter, please be advised that our
policy is to request advance payment of one-half the estimated cost, as
well as an agreement to pay the balance, prior to initiating the search.
Please be advised that your agreeing to incur these fees will not
necessarily result in the disclosure to you of any information. It has
been our experience, that any records responsive to your request, if such
records exist, most likely would be classified or otherwise exempt from
release in accordance with the exemption provisions of the Freedom of
Information Act. The application of these exemptions to NSA information
has been consistently approved by the Federal Judiciary.
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FOIA # 19
CUFON Computer UFO Network
Document #: 19
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 06-10-1986
Subject: 1986 NSA PROJ. AQUARIUS
CUFON - UFO INFORMATION SERVICE SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
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NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
CENTRAL SECURITY SERVICE
Fort George G. Meade, Maryland 20755-6000
__________________________ Serial: J9014A
__________________________
__________________________ 03 MAR 1986
Dear Mr. _________________:
This is in response to your letter of 20 February 1986 in which you
stated that, regarding your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for
information on Project Aquarius, you are interested in Aquarius as it
pertains to unidentified aerial objects. Please be advised that Project
Aquarius does not deal with unidentified aerial projects. We, therefore,
have no information to provide to you on the subject.
In your letter you also ask for information on Projects Sigma and
Snowbird. The FOIA provides that a person has a right of access to
federal agency records, except to the extent that such records are
protected from disclosure by one of nine exemptions. It does not require
that an agency answer questions. As I mentioned in my letter of 20
February, Sigma and Snowbird are not NSA projects; therefore, we have no
information to give you on these topics.
Since you indicate in your letter that you will not be paying the
$15,000.00 fee to search for records pertaining to Aquarius, this response
completes our action on your request.
Sincerely,
DENNIS C. CHADWICK
Chief
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FOIA # 20
CUFON Computer UFO Network
Document #: 20
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 06-10-1986
Subject: 1986 ANSWER TO NSA
CUFON - UFO INFORMATION SERVICE SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
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Mr. Dennis C. Chadwick 3-7-86
Chief, Information Policy
National Security Agency
Fort George G. Meade
Maryland 20755-6000
Dear Mr. Chadwick:
Thank you for your letter of 3 March 1986 and reply to my previous letter
on Project Aquarius. I understand from your letter that you intend to
abide strictly by the letter of the law in responses to FOIA requests. I
had not realized that this was the attitude of the NSA or I would not have
bothered you with questions in general. I have gotten the impression from
other sources that the NSA does not maintain a generally open attitude
toward the public, particularly where the subject of unidentified aerial
objects is involved, and while completely understand the need to restrict
some information what good is a country if its citizens are kept ignorant.
Personally I feel that assessing a $15,000 charge for information is
simply a convenient way to disuade requests.
Let me therefore rephrase my request as I would prefer to judge for myself
whether Aquarius has anything to do with my interests. Firstly, I do not
want to endanger this country or any of its intelligence gathering
sources. I am not a spy or a subversive, my father is a surgeon and Lt.
Colonel in the Air Force and I wouldn't want to harm his career.
Therefore I am requesting just a clean copy of the material NSA is
maintaining which describes what the goal of project Aquarius is. I am
not asking for all material you have but simply the initial forms, papers,
or letters, which initiated this project and those which outline its
purpose.
I cannot conceive that there should be anything but negligible costs to
photocopy these materials. This should be waived inasmuch as it should be
in the interest of the public to be aware of what their taxes are paying
for. But if NSA needs reimbursement of copying costs then please let me
know what the cost will be.
Sincerely,
Mr.______________________
_________________________
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FOIA # 21
CUFON Computer UFO Network
Document #: 21
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 07-11-1986
Subject: 1980 RAF WOODBRIDGE
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUAILRS COMBAT SUPPORT GROUP (USAFC)
APO NEW YORK
REPLY TO: 13 JAN 81
CD
ATIN OF.
SUBJECT: Unexplained Lights
TO: RAF/CC
1. Early in the morning of 27 Dec 80 (approximately 0300L),two USAF
security police patrolmen saw unusual lights outside the back gate at
RAF Woodbridge. Thinking an aircraft might have crashed or been force
down, they call for permission to go outside the gate to investigate.
The on-duty flight chief reponded and allowed three patrolmen to pro-
ceed on foot.The individuals reported seeing a strange glowing object
in the forest.The object was described as being metalic in appearance
and triangular in shape, approximately two to three meters across the
base and approximately two meters high. It illuminated the entire fo-
rest with a white light. The object itself had a pulsing red light on
top and a bank(s) of blue lights underneath. The object was hovering
or on legs. As the patrolmen approached the object, it maneuvered th-
rough the trees and disappeared. At this time the animals on a nearby
farm went into a frenzy. The object was briefly sighted approximately
an hour later near the back gate.
2. The next day, three depressions 1 1/2" deep and 7" in diameter
were found where the object had been sighted on the ground. The foll-
owing night (29 Dec 80) the area was checked for radiation.Beta/Gamma
readings of 0.1 milliroentgens were recorded with peak reading in the
three depressions and near the center of the triangle formed by the
depressions. A nearby tree had moderate (.05-.07)readings on the side
of the tree toward the depressions.
3. Later in the night a red sun-like light was seen through the tree
. It moved about and pulsed. At one point it appeared to throw off
glowing particles and then broke into five separate white objects
and then disappeared. Immediately thereafter, three star-like objects
were noticed in the sky.Two objects to the north and one to the south
, all of which were about 10 degrees off the horizon. The objects
moved rapidly in sharp angular movements and displayed red, green and
blue lights. The objects to the north appeared to be elliptical thro-
ugh an 8-12 power lens. They then turned to full circles. The objects
to the north remained in the sky for an hour or more. The object to
the south was visible for two or three hours and beamed down a stream
of light from time to time. Numerous individuals, including the unde-
rsigned, witnessed the activities in paragraphs 2 and 3.
CHARLES I. HALT, Lt Col, USAF
Deputy Base Commander
FOIA # 22
CUFON Computer UFO Network
Document #: 22
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 07-12-1986
Subject: 1975 B.GOLDWATER,REQ-INFO
BARRY GOLDWATER Committees:
Arizona Aeronautical & Space Sci.
Armed Services
Preparedness Inv Subcommit
UNITED STATES SCNATE Tactical Air Power Subcomm
Washington D.C. 20510 N. S. Naval Petroleum
Reserves Subcommittee
March 28, 1975
Mr.Shlomo Arnon
U.C.L.A. Experimental College
308 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, California 90024
Dear Mr.Arnon:
The subject of UFOs is one that has interested me for some time.
About ten or twelve years ago I made an effort to find out what was
in the building at Wright Patterson Air Force Base where the information
is stored that has been collected by the Air Force, and I was
understandably denied this request.
It is still classified above Top Secret. I have, however, heard that
there is a plan under way to release some, if not all, of this material in
the near future. I'm just as anxious to see this material as you are, and
I hope we will not have to wait too much longer.
Sincerely.
Barry Goldwater
FOIA # 23
CUFON Computer UFO Network
Document #: 23
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 07-12-1986
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