USAF record 28987065 (1960)
28987065
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
I. DATE 30 May, 1960
II. LOCATION St Louis, Missouri
III. DATE-TIME GROUP Local 2330 GMT 31/0130Z
IV. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground-Visual Air-Visual
V. PHOTOS Yes
VI. SOURCE Civilian
VII. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 2 Minutes
VIII. NUMBER OF OBJECTS Multiple
IX. COURSE West, Varied
X. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING The witness observed a bright object in the East, reported as large and moving West burning and giving off sparks. It appeared low on the horizon, Random movements which included hovering and changes in both speed and direction.
XI. COMMENTS Requested additional information to that given in letter, particularly concerning duration Movements and burning indicate a hot air balloon sighting however these are against the law and are difficult to determine the source.
XII. CONCLUSIONS Was Balloon Probably Balloon Possibly Balloon
Was Aircraft Possibly Aircraft
Was Astronomical Possibly Astronomical
Other. Insufficient Data for Evaluation Unknown
STAMP: ATIC FORM 529 (REV 28 SEP 52)
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- Page 1 PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD I. DATE 30 May, 1960 II. LOCATION St Louis, Missouri III. DATE-TIME GROUP Local 2330 GMT 31/0130Z IV. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground-Visual Air-Visual V. PHOTOS Yes VI. SOURCE…
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