USAF record 28961276 (1955)
28961276
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UFOB INDEX CARD
1. DATE: 8 February 1955 2. STATION: (Campus) West, Kentucky Col. 3. DATE-TIME GROUP: [ILLEGIBLE] 7 Feb 55 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION: Ground-Visual 5. PHOTOS: Yes 6. SOURCE: Civilian 7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION: [ILLEGIBLE] 8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS: 6-8 fol by 1-2 9. COURSE APPROACHED FR B DISAPPEARED TO B
CONCLUSIONS: Was Balloon Possibly Balloon Possibly Balloon Was Aircraft Probably Aircraft Probably Aircraft Probably Balloon Probably Balloon Probably Balloon
Possibly Astronomical Possibly Astronomical Possibly Astronomical
Insufficient Data for Evaluation Unknown
BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING: Objects flying in a "V" formation, slightly change in color, with a slightly discernible vapor trail, were observed at night from the campus of the "eastern Kentucky State Teachers' College."
[STAMP:] AIDOP Form S (15 Oct 54)
[HW:] Possible Aircraft, AIDOP Form 16h was mailed to the above SOURCE, but little further information was obtained by this action. Further investigation was not deemed worthwhile by this organization. (1602d AISS)
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- Page 1 UFOB INDEX CARD 1. DATE: 8 February 1955 2. STATION: (Campus) West, Kentucky Col. 3. DATE-TIME GROUP: [ILLEGIBLE] 7 Feb 55 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION: Ground-Visual 5. PHOTOS: Yes 6. SOURCE: Civilian 7.…
- Page 2 U. S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION SHEET This questionnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U. S. Air Force as much information as possible concerning any unidentified aerial phenomenon…
- Page 3 Page 2 8. IF you saw the object at NIGHT, TWILIGHT, or DAWN, what did you notice concerning the STARS and MOON? 8.1 STARS (Circle One): a. None b. A few c. [Many] d. Don't remember 8.2 MOON (Circle…
- Page 4 Page 3 16. Tell in a few words the following things about the object. a. Sound [HW: There was absolutely no sound] b. Color [HW: A dark orange, the nose and tail glowing] 17. Draw a picture that will…
- Page 5 Page 1 20. Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place on "A" at the beginning of the path, a "B" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during…
- Page 6 Page 5 25. Where were you located when you saw the object? (Circle One): a. Inside a building b. In a car c. [REDACTED] d. In an airplane e. At sea f. Other 26. Were you (Circle One): a. In the…
- Page 7 Page 6 30. In the following sketch, imagine that you are at the point shown. Place an "A" on the curved line to show how high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you first saw it. Place a…
- Page 8 Page 1 34. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object? 34.1 CLOUDS (Circle One) a. Clear sky b. Hazy c. Scattered clouds d. Thick or heavy clouds e. Don't remember 34.2 WIND…
- Page 9 Page 5 37. Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object? (Circle One) Yes No [HW: Judging from my observation of the 8000 feet altitude and distance, I would estimate a speed of 100 m.p.h.]…
- Page 10 U. S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION SHEET (SUMMARY DATA) In order that your Information may be filed and coded as accurately as possible, please use the following space to write out a short…