ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE TELEPHONE: IN REPLY QUOTE ... HQ8.6W..G .. .5/9/ Air ( 10) Mr G.C. Sharp 25 Fisher Road POINT CLARE NSW 2250 Headquarters 86 Wing RICHMOND NSW 2755 February 1987 for your ~eport of an Unusual Aerial Sighting (UAS). The investigation of reports of Unusual Aerial Sightings in Australia is carried out by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Preliminary i~vestigation of the reports is conducted at the nearest RAAF base. The reports are then forwarded to the Department of Defence (Air Force Office) where an investigating team completes the investigation. At this stage no one else has reported a similar sighting. 90 per cent of sightings reported to the RAAF were attributed to causes which include aircraft, satellites, meteors , space debris re-entry, meteorological balloons, stars and planets. Seven per cent of reports were either received too late or did not provide sufficient information to permit proper analysis and evaluation. Three per cent of reports were attributed to unknown causes. The United Kingdom Air Ministry has stated that on an average, 90 per cent of the sightings it investigates are explainable by causes ranging from meteorological balloons and meteors to aircraft lights. The other ten per cent probably remain unexplained because of lack of reliable information. The University o f Colorado, under contract to the United States Air Force (USAF) , spent two years processi ng and investigating all American reports. The findings were published in 1968, by Bantam Books, as the 'Condon Report'. The general conclusion was that 'nothing has come from the study of UFOs in the past 21 years that has added t o scientific knowledge' and that 'further extensive study of UFOs probably cannot be justified in the expectation t ha t science ~ill be advanced thereby'. A panel of e minent scientists, c hosen by the US National Academy of Sciences, has examined and endorsoo the Condon Report. The USAF 'Project Blue Book' i nvestigation of unidentified aerial objects between 1953 and 1965 analysed 7,641 UFO reports. The conclusions were: 80 per cent of sightings were natural phenomena, hoaxes, birds or man-made objects; 17 per cent of sightings provided insufficient data to permit thorough analysis and evaluation; a nd three per cent were unidentified. United States and Soviet space exploration has found no evidence to support the theory of life on planets in our solar system. The Mariner series of space exploration to Mars appears to have proved it a 'dead' planet. The only other source of extra-terrestrial life, therefore, would have to be in another solar system. The nearest visible star to Earth is Alpha Centauri which is about 25 million million miles away. Even if life forms existed there and were capable of space travel at speeds currently known to man, i.e. about 25,000mph, they would take about 115,000 years to reach Earth. Consequently, the probability of extra- terrestrial life forms visiting Earth is extremely remote. If you would like to proceed further with your enquiry please return the following form to me at the above address. If the ~eport is deemed to be of military significance the RAAF will investigate the matter further. You may also wish to pursue the matter with many of the UFO Research branches around Australia. Yours faithfully, C.S. OATLEY Flight Lieutenant for Officer Commanding MINUTE PAPER REF!:RS T O (Write on this side only) ?~aYI.L> c.a U ~lovv--.. rltlu\~oo L~So, ~ ~d +a 1-e.p-* tJ~QcJ ~ .-{~ Z1l4 j od cJ.J-cuJ 3D'S GJJOL-'-* .2o a.Gocx::._ ~fk -YlAa_ +~I cd Od..JDw. 'l 0 0 'c..ioc.k. +a L + .s 1Aocu::0. Ms Noreen Clark MULGOA NSW 2750 Dear Ms Clark, Headquarters 86 Wing RICHMOND NSW 2755 Thank you for your report of an Unusual Aerial Sighting (UAS) on 11 March 1987. From the information you passed to the duty Air Traffic Control officer the characteristics of the sighting fit the description of a meteor 1 or .less likely 1 a re-entz;y of space debris. Meteors can be seen at all hours between dusk to dawn and their duration can range anywhere from one second, to as long as twenty seconds. On the other hand, re-entries of orbiting material have been seen for as long as two minutes. Meteors have been described in a large variety of shapes with or without a trail and can appear in a variety of colours, even green. The trajectory of any meteor can also appear to adopt any direction and angle including upward. If your sighting had those characteristics but was of a considerable duration then it could have b~en a re-entry of orbiting material. If the above explanation does not fit your sighting please feel free to fill in and return the enclosed form to me at the above address. If the report is of military significance the RAAF will investigate it further. You may also wish to pursue the matter with many of the UFO Research branches around Australia. Yours faithfully, Flight Lieutenant for Officer Commanding ,!',bHT L..::...tlteJ2Qrt.....J1L Observer SINTELO r~----r HEADQUARTERS i6 W -G"/ RAAF BASE RICHMOND NSW 275 2. Exact location of observ~r OS&fjA@ HIU.$ -f4 f,(,f&wA~-- ~AIIlfotl\}6, 'iASI f<P;l <egyn= Jae_l'Hgg,r..\ ~-":l> "Bj cAR 3. Start of observation: Date /(-~,,1Time b3rp& ... am/pm End of observation: .Da te_ll, 3.-'a1._Time t/J1,/J I,. am/pm \~leather conditions at time of observation, referring to clouJ., wing vis:l.bili ty etc CW!Jb --ro '31 Y/> A-r '3f & JZLU~Li'-ow'---- 6o In what direction was the sighting first observed? ..z lY/J_" _ At what angle to the horizon? In what direction \-ras the sighting last observed'? ~ !::::f At ~-rl.at angle to the horizon? 8., Esti!JlBte of distance and/or altitude' from observer_Af3Qi_CJj)U) ~tttJ~ DescribG the objeot(s)/light( s) in your Ovln words, referring to th0 number, colour, size, shape, brightness (relativG to fulJ moon/star) , movement, sound, speed, mt:thod of propulsion, manner of di s appearance and any other unu::.ual features., If possible provid e a s k0tchc -rfiA1"" l"'f' AWE:A R..E:b --a, H~ A " l~"b l)UI'l,ING. -TUG 76~0~ > D'&se;fWI't-rLlMJ , ~Ai.NG.l> J JCJ~ A8ovc:. -rJ./.1 u..oo..J> 1-:>t.VA-flbS IHSA-~ 'BuT '"[)lb AJor ocCDH.C:. FM~n~G) IAJ -nilS ttA-l) l't 6>F A V~Vo(,)(. -rfzA-tt.. -1f.ks t..:>A.S ITS ttcsr u.UuSu~ CU~6JUs-rlC. 10.. Have you any photographs of th8 sighting, or is t here any physical evidence of fragL:lents, scorching ~.;r g:cound indentations? _ Hor1 r:lany other witnesses to the sightil:\g? (PleC:Lse provide nam0s orrl a ddresses if possible) ~-------- 12o Any additional corrLllents you wish to IIE.ke., ~ ~oJw~ ~t.u v~CJU Atr 0~ Cc>rp~ . Flying Otticer M.B. Larkin Headquarters 86 Wing Mr Stephen Younie 4/20 Cleveland Avenue ARTARMON NSW 2064 RICHMOND NSW 2755 Thank you for your enquiry of 22 April 1987. However Australian Air Force only investigates reports of Unusual Aerial Sightings which may be of military significance. As such it is not involved with general research on UFOs. I have enclosed for your information a list of addresses of UFO research organisations around Australia. Also, in order to pursue your interest in UFOs you may find the following reference useful: "The UFO Handbook" by Allan Hendry (Sphere Books Ltd, London). Yours faithfully, ENCLOSURE TO DATED 23APRIL 1987 UFO RESEARCH ORGANISATIONS 1. Australian Centre for UFO Studies PO Box 229 PROSPECT SA 5082 2. UFO Research (FNQ) Far North Queensland PO Box 1585 CAIRNS QLD 4870 3. UFO Research (Qld) Queensland PO Box lll NORTH QUAY QLD 4000 4. UFO Research (CC) Centre Coads 81 Glenrock Parade KOOLEWONG NSW 2256 5. UFO Research (SC) South Coast BERKELEY NSW 2506 6. Tasmanian UFO Investigation Centre (TUFOIC) NORTH HOBART TAS 7002 7. UFO Research (SA) Inc South Australia 18 Francis Avenue PARA HILLS SA 5096 8. Perth UFO Research Group Western Australia 375 Kew Street CLQVERDALE . WA 6105 9. UFO Re~earch (WA} Western Australia 84 Acton Avenue RIVERVALE WA 6103 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE Miss Ann Davis 7/35 Francis Street ( Prl) (}Z-6Cl1Z2 s-c::;- BONDI BEACH NSW 2026 ( . Dear Miss Davis, Headquarters No 86 Wing RICHMOND NSW 2755 !'f August 1987 Thank you for your report of an Unusual Aerial Sigh~ing (UAS). If you would like to complete the enclosed form of the sighting and return it the RAAF will attempt to find an explanation of the sighting from your description. If the' sighting has military significance it will be investigated You may also wish to pursue the matter with many of the civilian UFO Researc h branches around Australia. Yours faithfully, " C. OATLEY Flight Lieutenant for Officer Commanding DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE Mr T. Shepherd ROZELLE NSW 2039 Dear Mr Shepherd, Headquarters--- RICHMOND NSW 2755 !f August 1987 Thank you for your report of an Unusual Aerial Sighting (UAS). If you would like to complete the enclosed form of the sighting and return it the RAAF will attempt to find an explanation of the sighting from your description. If the sighting has military significance it will be investigated You may also wish to pursue the matter with many of the civilian UFO Research branches around Australia. Yours faithfully, Flight Lieutenant for Office r Commanding TELEPHONE: IN REPLY QUOTE. .. . ..... . Airlift Group Headquarters, For Information: Headquarters RAAF Base Pearce BULLSBROOK WA 6084 Headquarters Support Command (COFS) (CINTO) Headquarters Operational Command (SOINT) QCilO'NG - \ - ocasviiliC _ -_ - nCOM -/ -I - UNUSUAL AERIAL SIGHTING 1. Attached is documentation of an unusual aerial sighting made by two members of SAS during recent exercises at RAAF Learmonth. Of interest, and these are points that INTELO RIC may decide to follow-up are: air-ground VHF comms on the night of the sighting (and on that night alone) were not achieved, and that at least some of observed the light the crew of the 36SQN aircraft also but decided not to report their 2. This Headquarters has no explanation for the phenomenon observed. The reports are forwarde d for information and any further action that is deemed appropriate. Squadron Leader for Officer Commanding Enclosure: SAS R459-l-l dated 7 August 1987 and two UAS reports. ENCLOSURE 'IO: Dated !'l AUG87 AUSTRALIAN ARMY In reply please quote Senior Operations Officer No 3 Telecommunications Unit RAAF Base Pearce BULLSBROOK WA 6084 UNUSUAL AERIAL SIGHTINGS The Special Air Service Regiment Campbell Barracks SWANBOURNE WA 6010 7 August 1987 1. Please find enclosed two Unusual Sightings Reports for your Intelligence Officer Enclosures: 1. Report of Sighting-Miller 2. Report of Sighting-Harwood ANNEX A TO SUPPORT CO ASI 3/3 DATED 15EG'6MB$R 1914 REPORT OF lJNUSUAL ERIAL SIGHTINGS Part 1 -Report by Observer Address :2 S/?J SQ/'1 Jr:;.&< State !:i.d:_ Post Code 6o/o Telephone No. (home) lf-29'.3. (Business) S~OS(.R b. Observer s familiarity wi tb the location //MY &;'0?/;(//-ne Start of observation: Date ! ;FUN.{? Time /~oo .;afpm ~nn of observation: 5. General weather conditions of time of observation, referring to cloud, wind, visibility etc. 1.//S/'y 77t'/;V CHJt.~.() AT /;.',aoa"/9-b-L) a. In what direction was the sighting first observed? lr~ ~ It /~ At what angle to the horizon? a. Jn what direction was the sighting la~t observed? Estimate of distance and/or altitude fron; ob!:'erver ~ ~ ofe~ J -5,-~cl / ~ ~tnd~ ~ c4u/ t<S,tUJo ~ llow ~ere the c..nswers to uestions 6, 7 and 8 assessed, and .... e;y..aids o r equipment used during the sighting? JJt/,( T ~ V>L ~ / Describe Describe the object(R0/lights(s7 as follo~s hrie-htnesE (relative to full moon/star --:.~=" =iL='"---'..u..S'&:~- speed 2etaRM ,&. ~ ~ t; RPkrt method of propulsion M!{ he&.t"nA~ ma!mer of disappearance a /cned~d Narrative description of the sighting d any unusual features or additional comments .L. - /b. Diagram Diagram or sketch of sighting (if possibJe) 12. Have you any photographs of the sighting, or iR there any physi cal evidence of fragments, scorching or gro d indentations? ~ft/,~o 13. How many other witnesses were there to the BiB~ting? (Please provide names and addresses if possible) 14. Have you previously made any reports to official authorities or UFO organizations regarding unusual aerial sightings? If so, give brief detilas and circumstances. --~;v. o Signature ./ ~ Part 2 -Unit Report Details of military aircraft activity in the area at the time of the sighting. Departed From ATD Destination Source of information b. Details of civil aircrat ectivity, includjne light private aircraft and international flights, in the area at the time of the sighting. Heading Height Speed Departed From ATD Destination Source of information 2. Po~i tion~ of aey planets or l!lajor stars relevant to the sighting. Celestial .Body Hagni tude Bearing Elevation Source of Information a. Sunrise applicable) 4 DetailB of any predicted satellites in the area at the 'time of the aightings. Satellite Aziluuth Elevation Heading Source of irJormation 5. Details of any meteorological, research or radar balloons known to have been in the area at tbe time of the sit;hting (refer to point of release{ size, colour, rate of climb and whether it was knovn to have burst). Source of information 6. Details of any unusual radar traces or images, which may relate to the sighting , as recorded by military or civil neh1orks --------- Source of information 7. Provide the follo"Wing inforrr.ation relatine; to 1!he weather and atmospheric conditions at the time of the sighting: Temperature (dry bulb) (dew point) Relative a' hwnidi t y Jo Cloud cover Temperatu=e measured hrs Pollution level (if available) Details of terrain and natural and/or man-made features in the a:rea. Attach rr.a:p ~i th significant :points marked, if possible). Part 3 -Investigating Offic~r's Evaluation Names and addresses of persons interviewed( where applicable). 1nclude phone numbers Investigating officer's evaluation of possible cause(s). ANNEX A TO SUPPORT Co:t-lMAND ASI 3/3 DATED DECZMBEK 1974 REPORT OF UNUSUAL AERIAL SIGHTINGS Part 1 -Report by Observer