CONFIDENTIAL
GUIDE TO INVESTIGATION
UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL OBJECTS
Incident No. _______
1. Date of Observation: 10 Aug 49
Date of Interview: 11 Aug 49
2. Exact time of observation (local):
(11-2100) - (12-2120) - (13-2215) - (14-2229)
3. Place of Observation: Greenville, N.C. - 33.3-838.6
(Map Coordinates)
4. Position of observer (air, car, bldg, location of - give details):
Standing at field force observation post.
5. What attracted attention to object:
Moving light in a clear sky.
6. Number of objects and sketch of formation or grouping:
One at each time indicated in #2.
7. Apparent size (compare to known object, i.e., sun, moon, thumb or fist at arm’s length):
Large star.
8. Color of object:
Predominately white followed by orange trail.
9. Shape (give graphic description - compare with known object):
Generally round with trail.
10. Altitude (Angle of elevation above horizon - 0 degrees at horizon, 90 degrees overhead):
40° to 70°
11. Direction from observer (Angle clockwise from North):
(11-4.5-40°) (12-34° North) (13- N.W. 330°) (14- N-050°)
12. Distance from observer (Distance to town, bldg, etc. which object appeared to be):
Great distance - unattainable.
13. Direction of flight of object(s):
#1,3,4 - Almost horizontal with slight increase in altitude, #2 - Ascended almost vertical.
14. Time of sight:
8 seconds or less.
15. Speed (time to cover given angular distance):
Great speed - unattainable.
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CONFIDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL
ENCLOSURE
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FBI - SAN ANTONIO
AUG 16 1949
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REDACTED UNCLASSIFIED
03 MAR 26 1971
BY DEP CDR USAINS COM
AUTH Para 1-603 DODS
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65-58300-1
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