USAF record 28987006 (1955)
28987006
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
1. DATE 27 May 60
2. LOCATION E of Japan 4215N 15725S
3. DATE-TIME GROUP Local 1955 GMT 28/0955Z May 60
4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground-Visual Air-Visual
5. PHOTOS No
6. SOURCE Civilian
7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 2-3 SEC
8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS one
9. COURSE descending to E
10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING Circular, about 1/4 size of full moon, body bright white, tail red. Tail appeared to be pieces breaking off body. Was four times diameter of body in length. Appeared about 50-60° above horizon. Disappeared about 35-40° above horizon. Arced slightly downward from easterly direction. Disappeared into distance.
11. COMMENTS Although it is possible the object was a reentry of a satellite, the description, flight path and duration is characteristic of a meteor. Therefore this report is evaluated as possible meteor.
ATIC FORM 329 (REV 26 SEP 52)
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- Page 1 PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD 1. DATE 27 May 60 2. LOCATION E of Japan 4215N 15725S 3. DATE-TIME GROUP Local 1955 GMT 28/0955Z May 60 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground-Visual Air-Visual 5. PHOTOS No 6.…
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- Page 3 PAGE TWO RJKDAG 191 FLIGHT 668, 19200 FEET, 230 DEGREES MAGNETIC, APP 275 KNOTS, TOKYO TO ANCHORAGE ITEM DELTA (1) 25/0955Z 1960. (2) NIGHT ITEM ECHO (1) 42 DEGREES 15' NORTH 157 DEGREES 25' EAST.…
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