342_HS1-416511228_319.1 Flying Discs 1949

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MCCHORD FLIGHT SERVICE CENTER

McChord Air Force Base

Washington

TCM 452

1 August 1949

SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Objects

Commanding General

Air Materiel Command

Wright-Patterson AF Base, Ohio

ATTENTION: MCIAAXO-3

1. The following report of sighting of unidentified flying-

ing objects is submitted:

a. Location and time of sighting: In the vicinity of Portland, Oregon, Troutdale, Oregon, and Mount Hood, Oregon, from 2100P to 2130P, 30 July 1949.

b. Weather at the time: Sky clear, visibility un-limited.

c. Names, occupations, and addresses of witnesses:

(1) Captain Thrush, pilot Northwest Airlines, address Northwest Airlines Dispatch Office, Portland, Oregon.

(2) Robert Henery, CAA Tower Operator, Portland Airport, Box 1807, Portland, Oregon.

(3) H. W. Penhallegan, Civilian Instructor Pilot, Western Skyways, Troutdale, Oregon, 4422 SE Brookland, Portland 6, Oregon.

(4) B. J. Brasford, CAA Tower Operator, Portland Airport, Box 1807, Portland, Oregon. Mr. Brasford has the names and addresses of four other witnesses of this sighting.

d. Photographs of objects, if available: Photographs of objects are not available.

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