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KEHORANDOM POR: Assistant Vice Director for
Collection Management Defense Intelligence Agency Department of Defense
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SUBJECT
LTC John Kennedy, DI-E2
i Deputy Director for Operation!
: Transmittal of Photo Analysis
1. Attached herewith ia the text and accompanying photographs of the Roy Townley project. As mentioned tn the preliminary conclusions which were communicated tele-phonically, the results are Inconclusive despite the use of all available technology, we authorize the passage to the Townley family of all or as much as your office deems appropriate of the below report!
compared the photograph you provided of
Mr. Boy P. Townley,ormer Air America pilot now listed aa missing in action, to che other photograph you provided (Photo) of an unidentified POW in Vietnam to try to determine if the unidentified POW is Mr. Townley. We found what appear to be two similar facial marks in the formole or lump on both photographs. These marks, annotated on tho enclosed photographs, appear to be in or very near the same place on both faces. One ia located just above the lip on the right side of the mouth and the second ls near the right corner of the mouth. This was the only evidence we found, otherimilar general appearance, to Indicate that the unidentified POW might be Mr. Townley. Based on these limited findings the results of our analysis are Inconclusive and we can nelthor confirm nor deny that the unidentified POW is Mr. Townley. F)
facial marks were found using theDigital Imagery Manipulation System. This is aofhotographic image into adigital format. The digitized imageicroscope and is simultaneouslya TV monitor. This process permits the analyst to change
the image by increasing or decreasing the contrast, tone, and sharpness of the photograph. alse color can also be added and manipulated to help highlight features that may not be readily apparent on the original photograph. (C)
photographs were studied byexperienced in mensuration techniquesof individuals. Each photogrammetrlstaccurate measurements cannot be obtained withouton the type of camera and lens, its focal length,full frame exposure. Accuracy of measurementswhen comparing facial features because thereminute differences in distances between theon large numbers of people. Because of the lackparameters mentioned above plus not beingclearly define several of the facial features onPOW, we were unable to use anyin our comparison study. In lieu ofwe attempted to compare the relative distancesfacial features shown on the two photographs. not make an accurate comparison however, because the
face-to-caraera angle difference between the two photographs was too great. <C)
is possible that an additionalof Mr. Townley's facial features could be performedcollection of several high quality, close rangeavailable. The requirements for thiswould include: ange of face-to-earneraprovide photogrammetricigh resolutionscale (to resolve minuteamera datadimensional information (to determineand if possible, full format with the proper photographic collection,facial features could be accuratelyestablished photogrammetric techniques andthis informationata base, ato the unidentified POW could be attempted. conditions this type of dimensional study couldbut given the existing circumstances ofimagery, elapsed time between photographs andthe individual's health and stature, any data thatcould very well yield inconclusive results.P)
for your retention are fourenlargements showing the results of our study. Wereturning the two photographs youU)
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