USAF record 28933201 (1949)
28933201
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE TIME GROUP 5 Feb. 49 5/0830 Z
2. LOCATION South Parkersburg, West Virginia
3. SOURCE Civilian
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS One
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 15 -20 Seconds
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground visual
7. COURSE [ILLEGIBLE]
8. PHOTOS [HW: Yes] [HW: No]
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE [HW: Yes] [HW: No]
10. CONCLUSION Astro (Meteor)
11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS Observer first noticed an intense white light, which was followed by a reddish yellow light. The object looked like it was four inches in diameter inclining toward the hill. the object had molten drops coming from its rear. Duration was probably overestimated.
STAMP: Feb 1949
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- Page 1 PROJECT 10073 RECORD 1. DATE TIME GROUP 5 Feb. 49 5/0830 Z 2. LOCATION South Parkersburg, West Virginia 3. SOURCE Civilian 4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS One 5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 15 -20 Seconds 6. TYPE OF…
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- Page 3 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE WASHINGTON THE INSPECTOR GENERAL, USAF DISTRICT OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, DAYTON, OHIO UNCLASSIFIED 1…
- Page 4 HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS REPORT OF INVESTIGATION FILE NO: 5D 24-21J DATE: 1 June 1949 REPORT MADE BY: WILLIAM J. LAYMAN nla REPORT…
- Page 5 UNCLASSIFIED DETAILS: 1. The following phase of this investigation was conducted by GERALD B. DRUMMOND and CLARENCE A. WILSON. AT AKRON, OHIO 2. On 15 May 1949, Mr. [REDACTED] in the Detachement Room…
- Page 6 CONFIDENTIAL UNCLASSIFIED STATEMENT I, [REDACTED], residing at Room No. 2, Akron, Ohio, having been duly advised of my rights under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of…
- Page 7 UNCLASSIFIED Q. Did you see any falling objects either during or after the flash? A. No, I didn't. This incident occurred so quickly, I was taken by surprise. The intense white light which seemed to…
- Page 8 Q. From what direction did its travel start? A. No specific direction, from all around. It was very surprising to me. I could see the highway very clearly. It was a very intense light, as clear as…
- Page 9 Q. Did the flash of the object leave any noticeable change in the weather? A. I don't know, I had the car heater going and the windows up. Q. Were you wearing glasses then? A. Yes. Q. How long had…
- Page 10 UNCLASSIFIED Dated 23 May 1949 [REDACTED] Akron, Ohio, when [REDACTED] made the above statement and that he was fully advised of his rights as set forth above, that no promise of immunity or reward…