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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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