Air Intelligence Information Report: Unidentified Floating Object, French Morocco, 27 May 1952

This document is an Air Intelligence Information Report regarding an unidentified floating object sighted at Temara Beach, French Morocco, on May 27, 1952. The report was authored by Colonel Aram S. Tootelian of the Directorate of Intelligence, 5th Air Division. Colonel Tootelian, who was fishing at the time, reported that an Arab boy accompanying him drew his attention to an object located between 1000 and 2000 yards offshore. The object remained under observation for approximately 20 to 30 minutes. The sea conditions were described as very calm, with no white caps, and the object did not move during the observation period. Colonel Tootelian, citing his experience with over 900 hours of flying time over water and 18 months in the Pacific Theater, noted that the object resembled a submarine periscope. He attempted to locate the object again at 1800Z on the same day and at 0730Z the following morning, but was unable to find it. The report includes a sketch illustrating the line of sight from the observer's position near a latrine and casino on the beach toward the object. The document is classified as secret and includes instructions for downgrading and declassification. The official conclusion noted on the record card is that the object resembled a submarine periscope, though the description was deemed incomplete.