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USAF record 28985712 (1960)

28985712

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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD

1. DATE 20 January, 1960

2. LOCATION (02-LRS: 158-284) Near Johnston Island

3. DATE-TIME GROUP Local [ILLEGIBLE] GMT [ILLEGIBLE]

4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground-Visual Ground-Radar Air-Visual Air-Intercept Radar

5. PHOTOS Y** N*

6. SOURCE Military

7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION Not Given

8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS One

9. COURSE Ascending:

10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING Object appeared from below ascending, bright white and cast glow as it passed to the rear of the s/c, N/C at 11,500 ft alt. At peak elevation the shell burst into a orange flash with thick smoke, appeared to gain in intensity on ascending, duration not given. Electronic interference in area from missile range activity.

CNO

11. COMMENTS Probably a star small or flare of some sort fired for identification or other reason in connection with the missile range activity.

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