Phoenix, ArizonaAugust 1958

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Summary

In August 1958, a photograph was submitted to the U.S. Air Force for evaluation from Phoenix, Arizona. The image showed what appeared to be an unidentified phenomenon. According to the Air Force photo analysis report dated July 30, 1965, the photograph depicted a wind pattern trailing sand or earth, with a single diagonal line below the mass attributed to poor photo processing. The report noted that one slide from Highway 69 near Phoenix contained an orange, funnel-like mass set against desert sunset and mountains. A second photograph taken in Switzerland showed similar characteristics but could not be conclusively identified. The Air Force concluded the phenomena were probably due to poor photo processing and reflection from the aircraft surface during photography.

Reported location

Phoenix, Arizona

Date of incident

August 1958

State / country

AZ / US

Page count

3 scanned pages

USAF evaluation

unknown

Microfilm

T1206, Roll 33

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PROJECT 10073 RECORD

1. DATE - TIME GROUP: August 1958
2. LOCATION: Phoenix, Arizona
3. SOURCE: Civilian
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS: One
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION: N/A
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION: N/A
7. COURSE: N/A
8. PHOTOS: Yes
   No [marked]
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE: [marked]
   Yes
   No [marked]

10. CONCLUSION: Photo Evaluation: Wind pattern trailing sand/earth. Single line below this is probably due to poor photo processing.

11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS: Photo taken in August 1958 submitted in 1965 for USAF evaluation.

[Right side contains signature stamps and reference markings, partially illegible]

FORM FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editions of this form may be used.

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Source: National Archives Catalog · NAID 28979152