USAF record 28986881
28986881
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
1. DATE 16 May 60
2. LOCATION Dallas, Texas
3. DATE-TIME GROUP Local 1250 GMT 170300Z May 60
4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground-Visual [HW: Ground-Visual]
5. PHOTOS [HW: Yes]
6. SOURCE Civilian
7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 4-5 sec
8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS one
9. COURSE NE
10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING Diamond-shaped object, size compared to J3 a/c at 6-8000 ft, glowing red, outlined with approx 20 to 25 round lights. Speed approx 3-4 times speed of jet a/c. Flight path in straight line, no maneuvers.
11. COMMENTS It is possible the witness saw a meteor breaking up.
12. CONCLUSIONS Was Balloon [ILLEGIBLE] Balloon Possibly Balloon Possibly Balloon Was Aircraft [ILLEGIBLE] Aircraft Possibly Aircraft Was Astronomical [ILLEGIBLE] Meteor Possibly Astronomical Other Insufficient Data for Evaluation Unknown
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- Page 1 PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD 1. DATE 16 May 60 2. LOCATION Dallas, Texas 3. DATE-TIME GROUP Local 1250 GMT 170300Z May 60 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground-Visual [HW: Ground-Visual] 5. PHOTOS [HW: Yes] 6.…
- Page 2 69TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON, MEDIUM (RESERVE) UNITED STATES AIR FORCE UNITED STATES NAVY AIR STATION Dallas, Texas REPLY TO ATTN OPI: COMDR 27 MAY 1960 SUBJECT: Report of Sighting of Unidentified…
- Page 3 c. Manner of Observation: (1) Ground-visual. (2) No optical aids. (3) Not applicable. d. Time and Date of Sighting: (1) 2050 to 2100C hours, 16 May 1960. (2) Light Conditions - Night (bright moon and…
- Page 4 k. Position Title - Base Commander. Based on the facts and information indicated above, it is the opinion of the preparing officer that the observer, [REDACTED], apparently observed some…