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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- Page 1 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…
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- Page 3 [HW: 2 Jan 68] UNCLASSIFIED PAGE TWO KEEP INTERCEPT. TWO DEFINITE AUDIO TONES COULD BE HEARD AND IT APPEARED THAT ONLY ONE SIGNAL WAS PRESENT. COLLECTION AIRCRAFT REMAINED IN THIS RADAR BEAM…
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