331_120752_Numeric_Files_1944–1945_37153_German_Armament_Equipment_Documents

DECLASSIFIED Wa @ 3] Te at on eee a HEN = ne NND 947020 de on ARE SUPRELE: HEADQUART URS ALLITD Le Bot) PROT" LO APY FORCE’. ss ee : - Gomi) . Pe Red REP eS HAR /Ayos eB TISY hae Sie 28 Tero" 1%5. SUB =. T4igat Pierickiena eee , oa Té:- — Firat. Tactical Air Foros: (Prov, ) i. APO. 37%, US ARTY, eV eh ROE he. By with reference to reports eomiertied ‘fron the ‘Strth bee ay ene ah “Tactical Air Command throug your Meadquartera on tie subject of *” oO might phenemema (foofiihter), otid further to “this Headquarters'> pos » Jettér-of even. reference dntea Ik February; ,.0 Peply haa now been. igh ie received from the Air Ministry. vo say that Bomior Conmind orem.’ « * Bave for some tite boon. ropor ting ab. wiles phoroneme, ce a a ects Ae oy “Soghe “Air \niatsy- ow Yo. that afew af “the ‘llega - ie Sees aiteraft tay have been 7e,262's and for the rpat flak roekets Cas. is are: “eugges ted aa the most ab ely: €2 ‘planations xh “fk a bas ‘ tt is fepretted: that no further, or Aor’: ‘definite, SS ie Artoreation oan be given. : for the Deputy 'Suprens Commander, - par Sy ke ea, ag site cnTERemt = Se A.C, of Se; he? 2354 RaCa* OL Be Air Staff 8.H. AN ye} : Air Ministry, D DeTs2 Date : 15th March,\ 1946. f Ref : ee f 6% BALIS CF ai eh. fal The papers dealing with the abowe subject which you en- closed With your memo SHAEF Air/ TS.57153/A2 dated llth February, have been carefully examined and discussed with the various other Departments concerned, Bomber Command crews have for some time been reporting simi-~ lar phenonema, A few of the alleged aircraft may have been Me. 262 and for the reat, flak rockets are suggested as the most likely explanation, The whole affair is still something of a mystery and the evidence is very sketchy and varied so that no definite and satisfactory explangtio can yet be given, ph Baar = 2300. . Hopkins Group Captair ) @ SUPR&MS HEADQUART 4kS ® ALLI8) 8XPE0ITIONARY FORCS (FORWARD) Office of the Assistant Chief of staff A=2 RSF : SHAGF/AIR/S.57183/A-2 14 March 1946. SUBJSCT: Request for Photographs. ay TO kb HQ. 1ST US. TAC. A.F. Attention AC of Se. A=2. Reference your letter dated 12 March asking that photes be furnished as mentioned in our Signal ~.1.580 agted \4 March, this office has sines been inform3d by HQ. IX TAC, That tha pictures of "Long cylindrical objects" claimed by the 107th PR. Squacron pilot provétito be unsuccessfule For the Neputy Supreme Commander? < Aew2 RECCE. a F > . . > ts Rartomss, «MESSAGE FORM cil rinna. 5 OE IN SIGNALS OFFICE =5 MAR 1945 GNALS \EXDSUARTERS rs : E i. It: " ie lt eee coe uae use only) 5 . ae as: oe La ene . fi aes as AIR MENISTRY, WHITEHAIL. _- | ee ee ‘ree DSA z onl. Donia ors (Write hocizontaily) 2 ors Pe a ie cS.) YOUR AX 222 4 .MARCH(. ) _UNDERSTAMD_ FROM DDT VISITIG HERB TODAY TAT ALL 10° _AVAILASLE.__.. |. BOR ORPEDOES PRON FROTLERE 15 _MOLSEET— et YS ALY RE. _ SET 2 DDI2- 20 _ WILL.__CHECE JPURTHER . With USSTAF . ATD REPORT oiaf ROETURS TQ 25 -¥.5.— 42st Ore ARCS paige emer as orth AP ; geen WES 2 = | ; 35 i an - a ~~ we ‘ & 40 —_* a me a _ — Bay be: sentAS WRITTEN *(1) By ANY-Signal Method Sendin CYPHER * “1 By ANY. inte, Date Thine Group *(2) NOT by Wirel . Winch crs ar Pde eta eats (2) NOT by Wireless | O89 777° Se i ; Originatér’s Instructions Signatur TID rind . ae \Giemature.__— Sone ae Degree of Priority Rank US ae ee oe Ranken Sete | : , (*.Strife out methods which do not apply. Below this line is for Stgnats use only ) 5 : ip oo aay ane | if in in toe Reader | sender | . I} : 724899 We 49887/03734 497 000 Pads 3/44 MP 51-8336 | } | } | } ne ATR MINISTRY WHITER TO S.H.A.E.F. (FORWARD) FOR ATR COMMODORE erTEags OF K ah e: oAEFM*fro. ~ SBRMARIOAS $ W ABLE XRAY TWO TWO TWO TOURTH MARCH HORS ED \\ e ov 4 REFERENCE MIKESUGARWILLIA! SIX DATED SECOND JANUARY ONENIIEFOURFIVE FROM VCAS TO ATR MARSHAL ROBB STRESSING IMPORTANCE OF RECOVERING BULK STOCKS OF G&RMAN BOMB TORPEDOES FROM TRIPPELVERKE MOLSHEMM AND REPIY JIG MIKES ROGER SLANT ONE TWO TWO DATED SECOND JANUARY BULK DELIVERIES HAVE NOT REPEAT NOT AIR STAPF —_———_—_—— BEGUN ED PLEASE INVESTIGATE AS STOCKS ARE REQUIRED URGENTLY. { DISTRIBUTION | \"acrion || .NFOR. |) 1 Ace A-2 1 Aa3 A-3 PRIORITY IMPORTANT _ 2 3 6 9 pees a EN CC EE ee eyeEeEEeEE—EEEE————_ # 5H MARI945 0% Je 37/53 ee [FF-MeWR20~NeSTS~24-OPOP-. FROM$ HQ IX TAC 9511@2A TOs AIR STAFF SeHeAeEsFe FORWARD -SEGREF QQY BT REFERENCE YOUR MESSAGE AIe329 DATED @41745A: PHOTOS OF LONG CYLINDRICAL OBJECTS TAKEN BY 67TH TAC/R PILOTS 911038 VICINITY F-57160 WERE UNSUCC+ ESSFUL, FULL WRITTEN REPORT WILL FOLLOW. QUESADA BT @511902A DRP AR AFF R ee0ee095/1132 KS AR R.A.F. Form 96. MESSAGE FOR Rignal Office File No. 3 , Br _ of Office Date Stamp AE 4 (7 PN Ge Messace R 2. . OUl ‘ S| HEADING ; ARTERS a FROM — ATR STAFF §.H.A.E.F. FORWARD. air mantstey. vusstar.(2na t.a.r/“Jisr pac ALP, HQ. IXTH TAC. REPEATED Layne Popes fi hat ey NINTH ATR-ForcE. //7) EE ee Dit ons ors Number (Wrate horizontally) ___ FOLLOWING Date 4. MARCH 19.5 __DID__Nor | TAKEN BY \ ‘ Or 67 TAC/R VIC F-5710 ’ UNQUOTE ‘G ) 50 May be sent AS WRITTEN *(1) By ANY Signal Method : Tena in CYPHER *U) By ANY Signal Dase-Time Group: © *(2) NOT by Wireless ey ; *(3) But if liable to Interceptio» is *( NOT by Wireless ¢ or Capture SEND in CYPHER 9 9 6 9 Originator’s Instructions Signatur : u BES oie Gignature_____ | BDA of a _ Rank ; Yan ve 4 ‘s pal Strike out mcbods which do not apply. Below tus line is for Signels use enty:) Y 724699 Wt. 49887/03734 497,000 Pads 3/44 MP 51-8336 » RLA.F. Form 96. re) feats “IN ME SSAGE GCENEOR M tenal Otice File No 2 ee No. of Groups GR Office Date Stamp Messace fleaDi NG FROM Baas Oe oe a Sanne - PAGE 2)- . ~ REPEATED Minaya ue Prat tien ae aaa ae tone aes Number Date | (Waite horizontally) = _AT. Hs : MARCH ARR VNR Bee hte. DOR a le PN EY, 5 _pxoros mo _ | amoantsrey | comm, -USSTAF _ any | _Asc.3,u, _ 10 ALSO FULL | wereren REPORT BY | PILOTS | concurnep 15 ~(. ae FURTHER HSTANCES. , _ALSO a ; 20 _REPORTED (. 1 eaten oe Sas . I ices 30 i asi as Siyeititl pa ! 35 May be sent AS WRITTEN °(1) By ANY Signal Method pee in CYPHER * 8h) By ANY afetiod *(QNOE-by Wireless fethod Date-Time Group O81 74.54 Originator’s Instructions Degree of Priority Signatur é A. ' sedi Secor r : Rank oe Pianta ou Oh Se i NPA gee e out methods which do net apply. Below this line is for Signals use only ) S. Ti Th Efe feet all al 724899 Wt. $9687/03734 497,000 Pads 3/44 MP 51-8336 ral . @ ; ce etre DE eon TOR OL2LCOA MARCH QC =2MAR945 FROMM : HQ IX TAC SIGNED QUESADA hy : Baas ot) :CG SHAEF MAIN ATTN A-2,) CG NINTH AP ADV ATTN Are REF NO : NONE, 1 MARCH 1945 Pilots report the following. An aluminum colored cylinder shéped objsct, about le ft long and 1 ft in diameter was observea flicating in the é6ir at G,000 ft. It appeared to be suspended vertically with smélL rins and a mast projecting from the lower end. The. object was é&btauked ane, partially deflated, a red flame resulted without smoke. The eylinder did not disintegrate). Phote taken by LOT SQ of 67 TAC/K Group at 0112030 hours vic F-57iL0, ACTION AIR STAPF oe INFORMATION 2 G-2 Pei __AIR STAFF _ tei AE a “DISTRIBUTION AG RECORDS *e SMC IN 320 1 MAR 45 22008 AG@DAml REF NO: NONE i COPY NO. 8 ce ey he SD ’ THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN i= A... A.D.1.(K), Air Ministry. Tos~ A/Cdr, Grierson, S.H.A.E.F,Main, (Air Div.). Copy to C,2,0, 2nd T.A.F. Dates 17th February 1915. ¢\e so Reference your SHAEF AIR/S.37153/A.2 dated 1th February 191.5 with the attached CX report, this probably refers to"Flak Bombe" mentioned in A,D,I,(K) Report No.562/194., paragraphs 128 and 129, \ Fe _< _ SI-MAEFM Ain, 97 FEB 1945 ® AIR STAFP t slams HEADQUARTERS ALLIED EXERDITICHARY FORCE. PEP; SHARE ATR/T8.372.53/A~2. 21 Feb SUBJECT; Wight Phenomena. TO: Headquarters, U.S. S. T,A.P (Por ‘attention of Chief Techbicar Inted.Ligente Officer, Col. Bee): ti Attached are copies of papers received from the Virst Tac. Air Force. (frov). Prom the nusber‘of reports quoted in the 2nd W/Ind. from the 415th Night Pignier Sousdron,; it would seen that there mist be somthing more thar mere imagination behind the matter, and in view of the fact thas. pilots and crews ‘ere becoming ealightly worried by them, it is considered that everything possible should be done to ete to the root of the motter. 2, Copies of the reports have been gent to. the ASP Ministry for their consiaeration, end the Scientific Investigation ’ Division of this Headquarters (ii. aie yee hag also been asked. to corgider the ” AD aac j ' ae In the meontime, it is supgested thet ‘at sight: be ‘an weld for an Air Technical Intelligence Officer to visit the Tnit soncermd and obtain 4 iy end imprensions at first hand fron eincrew: porecnnel = q Seern2. FI i COR ATR STAFF x SUPREME HEADQUARTERS Ue ; ALLIED EXP®DITIONARY FORCE roa 3s REF: ~ ll February 13.5. TO:- First Tactical Air Force (Prov.), aPo 3%, U.S. ARMY. 1. Reference to your 3rd Indorsement on the subject of night phenomenon originated by the 415th Wight Fighter Squadron, there is ne information at this Headouarters which might explain the nature and cause of’ the Lighis and other phenomena described by the pilots of this Squedron, 2. The matter is, therefore, being referred to the Air Ministry in order to find out whether any further also ieee to pate tte tach et fron, het *Sehhfeer Intelligence Officer from USSTAF to visit the Mnit concerned, For the Deputy Supreme Comender, [ < \ 2 a C.U, GRIERSOE, Air Commodore, BAUD aie - 4802 || oo peters ee er og A, ew, 2 rAauA & c eM es a. ‘ 2nd vs x 3 AS HEADQUARTERS XII TACTICAL AIR COMMAND (ADV), APO #374, UsS. army, E 4 February 1945. C vt A EEMAIN = TO; Commanding General, Vote Tactical Air Force (Prov) 9 FaDlYABI74, U.S. Army. Attn: A/C of S, A-2. A isc Attention is invited to 2nd W/Ind. for E&, WA oordees for LEAVITT CORNING, JR., Lt. Colonel, G. S. C., A/C-of S,.A-2. 35rd Ind. D-Y~-] HEADQUARTERS, FIRST TACTICAL AIR FORCE (PROV), APO 374, US Army, 5 February 1945, TO: Chief Intelligence Officer, Air Staff SHAEF, APO 757. 1. Forwarded for your information. 2. This headquarters has no further information or explanation in connection with these phenomena. 3- It is believed that further investigation is warranted. Since appropriate technical personnel are not available within the First Tactical Air Force, the matter is forwarded for such further investigation as may be advisable. } fy : fi Weare Gs oy NG a / Coldnel, eo, Pees AC of 8, \a<2 WL Incl. #1 - lst & 2nd W/Ind, 23 Jan 45 and 30 Jan 45. SECRET “me SHORET> : @® @::: oe, 324 TAC Ds sInitial- 7 : sDates: 16/7Jan 1945 : HEADQUARTERS XII TACTICAL AIR COMMAND (ADV) D=Gel Office of the A/C of S, A-2 APO 374, US Army, 16 January 1945. SUBJECT: Night Phenomenon. TO Commending General, First Tactical Air Force (Prov), APO 374, US Army. Attn: A/C of S, A-2. 1. The following is quoted from training and tactical information supplied by the 415th Night Fighter Squadron for the month of December 1944; "We have encountered a phenomenon which we cannot explain; crews have been followed by lights that blink on and off changing colors etc. The lights come very close and fly formation with our planes. They are agitating and keep the crews on edge when they encounter them, mainly because they cannot explain them. It is requested further information be furnished on this subject, such as similar experiences of other night units", 2. Further information is requested, , LEAVITT CORNING, JR., Lt. Colenel, G. S. C., lst Ind D=-B=-1 HEADQUARTERS, FIRST TACTICAL AIR FORCE (PROV), AC of S A-2, APO 574, US Army, 20 Januery 1945 TO: AC of S A-2, XII Tactical Air Command, APO 374, US Army 1. There have been no instances reported as above. 2. Before an investigation can be made it will be necessary to have more complete information, such as colors of the lights, “their intensity, size, duration, and at what altitudes seen; also if the lights are observed at any specific hours. Do subject lights cross Allied lines and in what direction are they seen to travel? Also, has it been noted on what part of the aircraft are they carried, i.e. wing, tail, prop; and how close do they approach our aircraft? For the Assistant Chief of Staff A-2: se oi \ 2405 1. - 4395 S v BOYKIN Major AC SECRET Executive Officer @ sense @ lst W/iInd, D-W-2 HEADQUARTERS XII TACTICAL AIR COMMAND, APO #574, UeS. Army, 235 January 1945, TO; Se2, 415 Night Fighter Squadron. Forwarded for compliance with paragraph 2 of lst Inde es EAVITT CORNING, JR., Lt. Colonel, Ge Se Ces A/C of S, Am2e 2nd. W/Ind, 415th, NICHT FIGHTER SQUADRON, APO #374, U. S. Army, 30 January 1945, TO: AC of § A-2 XII Tactical Air Command, APO 374, U. S. Army. 1. In compliance with paragraph 2 of lst. Ind., the following extracts from the Sortie Reports of various pilots who heve encountered the Night Phenomenon are submitted for your information. Night of 14-15 December 1944 - "In vicinity of Erstein (V-9381) flying at 1000 ft. observed large red light at 2000 ft. going Bast at 18:40 hrs, Travelling at approximately 200 MPH" Nyght of 16-17 December 1944 - "20 miles North of Breisach (W-0173) at 800 ft. observed 5 or 6 flashing red and green lights in "I shape, Thought they were flak. About 10 minutes later saw the same lights much closer and behind me. We turned port and Starboard and the lights followed. They closed in to about 8 O'clock and 1000 ft. and remained in that position for several mimtes and then disappeared." Night of 22-23 December 1944 - "Patrolline at Angels 10 from Sarrebourg to Strasbourg North and South of highway. At 06;00 hrs. saw two lights coming towards A/@ from the ground, Upon reaching eltitude of plane, they leveled off and stayed on my tail for epproximeately 2 mimites, Iygate appeared to be a large oranze glow. After staying with a/¢ for approximately 2 minutes, they would peel off end turn away, fly along level for a few minutes and then go out. They appeared to be under perfect control at all times. Lights were seen somewhere in vicinity of Fagenau." 2406 - $6 ee _ S*E-C-R-E-T @ : 2nd. W/Ind., 415th. Night Fighter Squadron. 30. January 1945 con't. Night of 23-24 December 1944 - "Observed reddish colored flames at considerable distance and at approximately 10,000 ft.W Night of 23-24 December 1944 - "Approximately 10 miles South of Point x (Q6745) noticed to NH approximately 5 miles a glowing red object shooting straight up. Changed suddenly to plane view of a/@ doing a Wing over and going into a dive and disappearing." Night of 26-27 December 1944 - "At 01:45 hrs. saw two yellow streaks of flame flying et same level at approximately 3000 ft. off port side. We also saw red balls of fire that stayed up for 10 seconds approximately 45 miles ayey. After seeing yellow streaks, made starboard vector lost altitude and streaks disappeared from view. Galled GCI Blunder end asked if any B/A were in vicinity. They answered No. Instrudced to return to Angels 10. We f@lt what was thought to be prop wash; very distinct. Noticed several groups of lights off port while patrolling in vicinity of Q-9050 and R-1556 Lights made distinct lines somewhat like arrows," Night of 26-27 December 1944-- "hile on vector 090 near V-7050 during patrol we observed airborne white lights. They were stagzered evenly vertically and we could see from 1 to-4 swing at once. They appeared stationary at 10,000 ft." Nyght of 26-27 December 1944 - "Qbserved light at same altitude while in vicinity of Worms Observer saw light come within 100 ft. Peeled off and took evasive action but light contimed to follow for 5 minutes. Light then pulled up rapidly and went out of sight." 4 N ght of 27-28 December 1944 - "While on North heading in patrol area noticed in vicinity of Q-1378 lights suspended if air moving slowly and would then disappear. Were orange in color’. Lights appeared singly and in pairs. Observed these lights four or five times during period." Night of 27-28 December 1944 - "Bight miles NE of Luneville at 19:10 hrs; saw three sets of three lights (red and white) one on starboard and one on port from 1000 ft. to 2000 ft. to rear and clasing in at Angels 10. Pulled up to Angels 8 and lights went out. Called Churchman to see if there was anything in area, Received a negative reply." Nyght of 30-31 December 1944 - "Saw a group of lights flying through the air 30 or 40 miles Bast of base while flying at Anzels 9 - 10." Night of 1-2 January 1945 - "Sew*Foofighters North of Strasbourg and North of Saverne", > Nyght of 14-15 January 1945 - "Observed a large orange low in sky approx. 5 ft. in diameter in vicinity of Ingweiller at 6000 ft, at 20:00 hres." S-E-¢-R-E-T . S--6-E-T- ® 2nd. W/Ind., 415th. Night Fighter Squadron, 30 January 1945 Con't. Night of 29-30 January 1945 - "At about 00:10 hrs. sighted a Foofighter about half way between Weissembourg and Lendau. Foofighter was off to the starboard and rear at Angels 2. Lights were amber and one was 20 = 50 ft. above the other and of about 30 seconds duration. Foofighter was about 1000 ft. away and following. The lights were about a foot in diameter. Lights disappeared when Travel 34 turned into them." 2. In every case where pilot called GCI Control and asked if there was a Bosey Ale in the esrea he received a negative answer. . B. RINGWALD, Captain, A. 6., Intelligence Officer, 4 % Foofighters is the mame given these phenomenon by combat crews of this Squadron.