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CONFIDENTIAL IVI
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From: CG SBAMA San Bernadino Calif

To: CG AAF Wash DC attn AC/AS 2, Counter Intelligence Division; CG Sixth Army, Attn: AC/S, G 2; CG Eq AMC thru Sacramento AMA, Calif attn Chief Security Section

DTG: 102359Z

10 July 1947

Spot report.

On 8 July 47 at approximately 1550 PST Alvin E Moorman 1st Lieut ACCNC 196 Ftr Sq, while flying routine test mission in CMJ P 51 at 20,000 feet indicated, sighted a flat object of light reflecting nature which appeared to be without vertical fin or any visible wings with apparent depth of a P 51 airplane at approximately 35,000 feet altitude and approximate location of 34 degrees 5 minutes latitude, 117 degrees 30 minutes west longitude. Object was in sight for approximately 30 seconds. Object was again sighted at 15505 PST at approximately 50000 feet altitude and over Mount Baldy approximate location of 34 degrees 20 minutes latitude-117 degrees 47 minutes west longitude.

Pilot attempted to keep object in sight but was unable to do so. Speed of P 51 approximately 300 mph and climbing. March Field and other bases in area were contacted and reported none of their ships in the air.

ACTION: AAF

INFO: ID, P30, Spec Wp, R&D

CM IN 1870

(12 Jul 47)

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14 July 47