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28958218

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PROJECT 10073 RECORD

1. DATE - TIME GROUP = 18 May 54 2/1540Z

2. LOCATION Norfolk, England

3. SOURCE military (3 pilots)

4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS one

5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION vis 90 seconds

6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION [ILLEGIBLE] visual, radar intercept

7. COURSE South

8. PHOTOS ☐ Yes ☐ No

9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE ☐ Yes ☐ No

FORM FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editions of this form may be used.

10. CONCLUSION WAS BALLOON Description indicates balloon. Flight and maneuvers, as well as radar pickup within upper air balloon capabilities.

11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS Round. Size of dinner plate at arms length. Silver or gray. Object at 50,000 to 60,00 ft. Made 180 deg xxaxx turn. Indicated air speed on radar track 240 knots. RAF a/c with visual observers at 35,00 - 40,00 ft. Intercepted by 3 F-66's. Weather clear. Visibility good. Formation unable to close despite G.C.T. Radar maneuvers of object considered improbable for conventional a/c

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