USAF record 28982001
28982001
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
I. DATE 18 Feb 59
II. LOCATION Dayton, Ohio
III. DATE-TIME GROUP Local GMT 19/0225Z
IV. TYPE OF OBSERVATION [REDACTED]
V. PHOTOS [HW: Yes]
VI. SOURCE Civilian
VII. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION one hour 5 min
VIII. NUMBER OF OBJECTS one
IX. COURSE West
X. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING Round, red and blue obj., looked like a large bright star. Appeared to move from side to side and turn. After one hour was still visible, but appeared smaller and still varied in color through binoculars. Seemed to have protuberances.
XI. COMMENTS Adult observer was under impression obj was a star, but her son's curiosity was satisfied. A check with astro charts shows the star Sirius to be in exact location given.
XII. CONCLUSIONS [STAMP:] Was Balloon [ILLEGIBLE] Balloon [ILLEGIBLE] Balloon Was Aircraft [ILLEGIBLE] Aircraft Possibly Aircraft Was Astronomical Sirius Possibly Astronomical Other In sufficient Date for Evaluation Unknown
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- Page 1 PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD I. DATE 18 Feb 59 II. LOCATION Dayton, Ohio III. DATE-TIME GROUP Local GMT 19/0225Z IV. TYPE OF OBSERVATION [REDACTED] V. PHOTOS [HW: Yes] VI. SOURCE Civilian VII. LENGTH OF…
- Page 2 Questionnaire filled by ATIC Duty Officers from phone conversation. H. Gerald F. Malone ATIC 500 11FEB57 U. S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION SHEET This questionnaire has been prepared so that you…
- 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 [REDACTED] b. Color [REDACTED] 17. Draw a picture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include…
- Page 5 Page 4 20. Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "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. Outdoors d. In an airplane e. At sea f. Other [REDACTED] 26. Were you (Circle One): a. In…
- Page 7 Page 6 32. 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 7 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 8 39. Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object? (Circle One) Yes No IF you answered YES, then what speed would you estimate? [REDACTED] m.p.h. 40. Do you think you can estimate how…
- 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…