DOW-UAP-D160, Air Intelligence Information Report, Morocco, 1953

[PAGE 1] AF FORM 112 APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 [illegible handwritten notation] AF605521 [illegible handwritten] 1B [classification stamp blacked out] (CLASSIFICATION) UNCLASSIFIED COUNTRY French Morocco REPORT NO. DI-1-53 (LEAVE BLANK) AF605521 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT SUBJECT UFOB AREA REPORTED ON North Fr Morocco and Mediterranean Sea FROM (Agency) 316th Air Division (Defense) DATE OF REPORT 23 December 1953 DATE OF INFORMATION 16 December 1953 EVALUATION A-1 PREPARED BY (Officer) Edward O. Wittmer, Major, USAF SOURCE Detachment 2, 737th AC&W Squadron REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) Primary Report: TWX 12-177 SUMMARY: (Enter concise summary of report. Give significance in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form 112—Part II.) 1. Unidentified flying objects were observed on radar by personnel of Detachment "2" 737th AC&W Squadron. The return varied in shape from a V shape to W shape to M shape. It faded after several minutes of observation. 2. It is the opinion of electronics personnel in this Division that such a return might have been caused by: a. Anomalous Propagation b. Ship-Borne radar jamming Detachment "2" radar c. Geese or Storks in flight. 3. Logical deduction is that one of above mentioned possibilities is the cause for this radar return. DECLASSIFIED Authority: NND 57597 LIBRARY SUBJECT & AREA CODES 603 13P [handwritten] 1R [handwritten] Classified by [blank] SUBJECT TO GENERAL DECLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 11652 AUTOMATICALLY DOWNGRADED AT TWO YEAR INTERVALS. DECLASSIFIED ON 31 DECEMBER 69. [illegible handwritten numbers] 59A1768 31 21-R-33-3 APPROVED: FRANK H. RHOADS Lt Col, USAF Director of Operations INCLS. [blank] DISTRIBUTION BY ORIGINATOR 1 Info copy ATIC UNCLASSIFIED [illegible handwritten] Reg # N279 NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U.S.C.— 31 AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW. IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE, USAF. [classification stamp blacked out] (CLASSIFICATION) 16-55569-2 U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 12-820 [handwritten] [PAGE 2] AF FORM 112—PART II APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 [classification stamp blacked out] (CLASSIFICATION) UNCLASSIFIED 2 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) 316th Air Division (Defense) REPORT NO. DI-1-53 PAGE 2 OF 3 PAGES The following report is rendered in compliance with AFR 200-2. Reference paragraph six (6) of this regulation for formats. 1. Discription of the Objects (a) Varing shapes, series of V's, W's, and M's. (b) Size- N/A as referred to in this regulation. Approximately two (2) or three (3) degrees wide. (c) Color-N/A (d) Number-Varied with sweep from one (1) to twelve (12). (e) Formation-Straight line on azimuth of 25° from 20 to 40 miles out (Approximately Geo-ref MJPF 1535). (f) N/A (g) N/A (h) N/A (i) Frequent change in shape. Each object was more distinct at times. 2. Discription of course of objects: (a) Scope presentation. (b) 25 degrees azimuth. Height finder was out so information concerning angle of elevation was not available. (c) Last observed on azimuth of 25 degrees. (d) Comparatively stationary. (e) Faded out. (f) Several minutes. 3. Manner of observations: (a) Observed by radar TPS-1D (b) Optical aids N/A (c) N/A 4. Time and date of sighting: (a) 16/1754Z/Dec 53 (b) Night 5. Location of Observations: Geo-ref MJNF 4105 UNCLASSIFIED NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U. S. C.-- 31 AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW. IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE, USAF. [classification stamp blacked out] (CLASSIFICATION) 16-55570-1 U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE [PAGE 3] AF FORM 112—PART II APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 [classification stamp blacked out] (CLASSIFICATION) UNCLASSIFIED 3 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) 316th Air Division (Defense) REPORT NO. DI-1-53 PAGE 3 OF 3 PAGES 6. Identifying information of all observers: (a) N/A (b) A/3C V.A. Kay, AF 12 437 411, Air Surveillance Operator, Detachment 2, 737th AC&W Squadron. Capt T.S. White, Detachment Commander. Lt V. Baker, Controller. 7. Weather conditions: (a) Overcast with limited visibility but no rain. (b) Negative. (c) Ceiling-8000' (estimated) (d) Five (5) miles visibility (e) Amount of cloud cover 9/10 (f) Thunderstorms: negative 8. Any other unusual activity or condition, meterological, astronomical or otherwise, which might account for the sighting. Negative. 9. Existance of physical evidence of sighting, such is photography. Negative. 10. Negative. 11. Negative. 12. Chief of Intelligence, 316th Air Division (Defense). COMMENTS of Preparing Officer: Although radar maintenance personnel at the Site of observation have offered no possible cause for the sighting, it is the opinion of several qualified electronics personnel at this division that the return may have been cause by one of the following: a. Anomalous propagation. b. Ship-borne radar jamming Detachment 2 radar. c. Geese or storks in flight. This Division recommends distribution to: D/I - USAFE D/I - Seventeenth Air Force EDWARD O. WITTMER Major, USAF Director of Intelligence UNCLASSIFIED NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U. S. C.— 31 AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW. IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE, USAF. [classification stamp blacked out] (CLASSIFICATION) 16-55570-1 U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE