MSG 292030Z

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                                   SECRET

                                                      17 NOV 1980

RTTEZYVW RUFLOJA9136
ZNY S E C R E T
GT

SECRET      FOR AFOSI ONLY

R 171130Z NOV 80
FM HQ AFOSI BOLLING AFB DC//IVOE
TO RUWTFBA AFOSI DIST 17 KIRTLAND AFB NM//BID
INFO 7602 AINTELG FT BELVOIR VA//INSR
SECRET       FOR AFOSI ONLY

Ref:  Request for Photo Imagery Interpretation Your MSG 292030Z Oct 80.
Subject Case NR:  8017D93-126  HQ CR 44

l.  Subject Negatives/Film were analyzed by HQ IVT and 7602 AINTELG, it and
the following results were found:

    A.  Negative #1:  Depicting C-5A aircraft on approach and streaking
        unidentified aerial object in lower right portion of film.  Film found to be
        unaltered.  Size differential was not consistent with size of aircraft.
        Conclusion:  Inconclusive

    B.  Negative #2:  Depicting cylinder shaped unidentified aerial object in
        upper left portion of photo.  Film found to be unaltered.  Film showed
        object to be consistent with field depth and consistent with relative size
        of fixed objects.  Conclusion:  Legitimate negative of unidentified aerial
        object.  Bolton/Reinfeld method did not reveal visible markings on object.

    C.  Negative #3:  Depicting irregular shaped unidentified aerial object in
        seven frames of 8MM film.  Because of the size and apparent speed of object
        no further classification or conclusion could be drawn.  Film shown to be
        unaltered.

    D.  34 inches of 8MM film:  Depicting apparent colored object moving in
        front of still camera.  Film found to be unaltered.  Spectrography revealed
        colors to be basic prism features.  Depth analysis revealed object to be
        within 152MM of camera.  Object was not consistent with relative size of
        fixed objects observed for several seconds in film.  Conclusion:
        inconclusive.

    E.  Original negative depicting Unidentified Object:  Film found to be
        unaltered.  Because of a lack of fixed objects in the film, no depth
        analysis could be performed.  Bolton, Reinfeld method revealed object to be
        saucer shaped, approximate diameter 37 feet.  Object contained a trilateral
        insignia on the lower portion of object.  Conclusion:  Legitimate negative
        of unidentified aerial object.

2.  Ref your request for further information regarding HQ CR 44, the
following is provided:  Capt. Grace 7602 Aintelg, INS contacted and related
following:  (S/WINTEL) USAF no longer publicly active in UFO research,
however USAF still has interest in all UFO sightings over USAF installation/
test ranges.  Several other government agencies, lead by NASA, actively
investigates legitimate sightings through covert cover.  (S/WINTEL/FSA)  One
such cover is UFO  Reporting Center, US Coast and Geodetic Survey,
Rockville, MD 20852.

3. NASA filters results of sightings to appropriate military departments
with interest in that particular sighting.  The official US Government
Policy and results of project Aquarius is still classified top secret with
no dissemination outside official intelligence channels and with restricted
access to "MJ Twelve".  Case on Bennewitz is being monitored by NSA, INS,
who request all future evidence be forwarded to them thru AFOSI, IVOE.

4.  Ref your request for technical assistance.  Because of a chance of public
disclosure, no knowledgeable personnel with SPA will be provided.  Continue
to receive assistance from individuals mentioned in your message, Miller,
Fugate.  Because of the sensitivity of case, request they be thoroghly
debriefed at regular intervals.

BTS

NNNS
DOWNGRADE 17NOV2020

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