342_HS1-416511228_319.1 Flying Discs 1949

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CONFIDENTIAL

MDT 000.92

22 Sep 49

Subj: Unidentified Flying Objects

19. Was any radio antenna to be observed: None noted

20. Manner of disappearance: Disappeared into overcast

a. Explode: Not applicable

(1) Possibility of fragments: Not applicable

(2) Other physical evidence: Not applicable

b. Faded from view: Not applicable

c. Disappeared behind obstacle: Not applicable

RELATIVE TO THE OBSERVER

1. Name of observer: Lt Colonel Phillip J. Kuhl, 3716A

2. Air Materiel Command, AF Procurement Field Office, Bedford, Mass.

3. Occupation: USAF

4. Place of business: AF Procurement Field Office, Bedford, Mass.

5. Hobbies: Not applicable

6. Ability to determine: Unknown

7. Reliability of observer: No opinion

8. Notes relative to observer on

a. Sightings in general:

The aircraft, AF 7110, was proceeding from Bedford, Mass. to Griffiss Air Force Base, Rome, New York. The flame appeared more than twice the length of the object. The object finally disappeared into the overcast, reported at 7000 feet at the time. The approximate coordinates of the sighted object was 43°40"N 74°55"W. The approximate distance of the object from the observer was thirty miles.

b. How attention was drawn to objects: Normal pilot surveillance

9. Witnesses:

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