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Luke AFB FOIA reply on the Phoenix Lights

56th Fighter Wing, Luke AFB (via The Black Vault) · 1997-05-01 · 3 pages · text from the file's own layer

On 1 May 1997 the records management office of the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke AFB, Arizona, sent John Greenewald, Jr. a letter answering his Freedom of Information Act request. The letter says no responsive records exist. It says Luke's F-16 training aircraft had no involvement in the lights seen over Phoenix on 13 March 1997, and that base staff never told the Strange Universe program the lights were flares. It also explains how to appeal to the Secretary of the Air Force.

information. This is not the case--ln fact, we have honestly
answered every query made about the 13 Mar 97 incident.
In summary, we have no records to give you, and we assure you
that Luke AFB aircraft. were not involved in any way with tho
phenomena reported on the tbe night of 13 Mar 97. If you
interpret this "no records" ..sponae as &II adverse action, you may
appeal it to tbe Secretary of tbe AIr Foree witbin 60 calendar days
from tbe date of this letter. Include in the appeal your reasons ror
reconalderation, and attach a copy or this letter. Address your
letter to the SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE, THRU: 56TH
COMMUNlCATJONS SQUADRON/SCHR, 7023 N JERSTAD LANE,
LUKE AFB AZ SSa09-1661.
Any qu••tions ean be dlrected to Ms. Pat Donovan at 602-856-
6572.
Sincerely
m
NU M. FLAGLER
Chief, Records ManaiemeD.t
Information Syatema Flight

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