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USAF record 28965700 (1956)

28965700

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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD

1. DATE 22 May 1956

2. LOCATION 50 miles NW of Monroe, La.

3. DATE-TIME GROUP Local [REDACTED] GMT 23/0515Z

4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground-Visual XKAI=Visual

5. PHOTOS [HW: Yes]

6. SOURCE AF pilot & observer

7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE

8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS one

9. COURSE NE

10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING (Following fm phone call to obsrvr rather than fm TT msg which was in error.) One cross-shaped obj larger than C-47 a/c, brilliantly lighted. Pilot after seeing obj tried to intercept but met negative results but did pass within 200 yards of it. After this, the obj out maneuvered the T-33. Pilot also stated that light was blinding, and that the object was the size of his palm at arms length.

11. COMMENTS Conversation w/pilot revealed he had flown approx 100 missions in Korea & is experienced in interceptions. He stated that he had experienced many types of unknown objs but that this type obj was a new phenomena. Previously he had been able to later identify his sightings. Investigation of this sighting assigned to FLT 2-D at 23/1300Z May 56. Results to be recorded on this card upon receipt of AF Form 148.

ATIC FORM 379 (REV 26 SEP 52)

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