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28991466

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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD

I. DATE 16 Feb 61

II. LOCATION 3635N 6745W (ATLANTIC)

III. DATE-TIME GROUP Local: 2245 GMT: 170345Z

IV. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground-Visual [HW:] Ground-Radar [ILLEGIBLE] Air-Visual [ILLEGIBLE] Air-Intercept Radar [ILLEGIBLE]

V. PHOTOS [HW:] Yes No

VI. SOURCE Military

VII. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 1-3 min

VIII. NUMBER OF OBJECTS 1

IX. COURSE [ILLEGIBLE]

X. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING Unusual radar track. Abnormally large blip as compared to regular signal returns. Speed of objt estimated about 4500 knots, 3 points of radar. Appeared 270° magnetic heading (azimuth). Disappeared 270° magnetic heading. Slight arc. Faded to W.

XI. COMMENTS Objt was observed for 1-3 min on radar, with no visual sighting made. Speed of objt was reported to be 4500 knots. Objt was apparently seen on a mag heading of 270, and it disappeared on this same heading. What elevation was upon appearing and disappearing was not reported in view of absence or pertinent info. This report is evaluated as Insufficient Data.

XII. CONCLUSIONS Was Balloon [STAMP:] Probably Balloon [STAMP:] Possibly Balloon [STAMP:] Was Aircraft [STAMP:] Possibly Aircraft [STAMP:] Possibly Aircraft [STAMP:]

Was Astronomical [STAMP:] Possibly Astronomical [STAMP:] Possibly Astronomical [STAMP:]

Other: Insufficient Data for Evaluation Unknown

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