USAF record 28959768

PROJECT 10073 RECORD

1. DATE-TIME GROUP 1 Oct 5h 01/0000Z

2. LOCATION ZERBST, GERMANY

3. SOURCE CIVILIAN (PAA)

4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS ONE

5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION SEVERAL SECONDS

6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION AIR VISUAL

7. COURSE FALLING

8. PHOTOS □ Yes □ No

9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE □ Yes □ No

10. CONCLUSION OTHER: MUNITIONS TEST

11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS PAA flight in Berlin Corridor observed 4 - 3 MIG'S. Source also observed a falling obj 5 - 7 miles to the right of his n/c, which stn at Ft Ouj appeared to be falling vertically with trail much like a flame Glox and intense light concealed the configuration of the obj No smoke just trail l like flame When obj struck the ground there appeared to be a boiling action and black smoke immediately followed At this time the view was obstructed by clouds.

COMMENTS: Apparently a munitions test of some sort with a short burning interval.

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