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USAF record 28967965

28967965

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PROJECT 1003 RECORD CARD

1. DATE [HW: 19 October 1956] 2. LOCATION Bostonia, California 3. DATE-TIME GROUP Local 2100 hrs (PST) 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground-Vision 5. PHOTOS Yes 6. SOURCE Civilian 7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 10 - 20 min (photo exposure) 8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS N/A 9. COURSE Other Hour 10. CONCLUSIONS Was Ballon Probably Ballon Possibly Ballon Was Aircraft Possibly Aircraft Possibly Aircraft

[STAMP: ATIC FORM 329 (REV 29 SEP 52)]

BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING: In report given to FBI, source stated that as part of her photography course, she fixed a camera on the ground to get "time exposures" of the moon which was left "open" for 10-20 minutes, then shutter closed. Upon development of the film a saucer-like object was found over a tree in the prints. Source claims she has no knowledge how the object appeared in the film.

COMMENTS: Enlargements and different density repros of the prints indicate that there was a "track" in the exposure. The position of the moon and its track, which was shifted to a 45° angle from the original track, was the clue. Apparently a partial track of the moon was made; the shutter closed, and a light fixture in a dark ceiling (indoors) was photographed; and an attempt to return the camera to its original position was made. Evidence of 'shodging' and burning out or overexposure in question is also evident.

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