SUBJECT: FOIA FILE: UFO466
PART - 2
Document #: 6
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 06-09-1986
Subject: 1947 GEN. TWINING LETTER
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT DOCUMENT FILES
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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.
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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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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Document #: 9
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).
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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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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