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USAF record 28993681

28993681

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PROJECT 100/3 RECORD CARD

DATE: 27 Jul 61 LOCATION: Tokushima AB, Japan DATE-TIME GROUP: Local 2359 GMT 271859Z TYPE OF OBSERVATION: Ground-Visual PHOTOS: Yes SOURCE: Military LENGTH OF OBSERVATION: 15 min

CONCLUSIONS: Was Balloon [REDACTED] Possibly Balloon [REDACTED] Was Aircraft [REDACTED] Possibly Aircraft [REDACTED] Possibly Airplane [REDACTED]

BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING: Round white obj larger than stars in area. Not as bright as usual. White light overtook rising with change in direction. Faded out after 15 min.

COMMENTS: Night, low-light. Ballon known to carry small lights. Duration of sighting corresponds to time possible for balloon to rise out of sight (1000' min). Direction of drift corresponds to direction of winds aloft at time of sighting. Sighting at night. Ballon seen from below most likely evidence points to probable release at this time.

ATIC FORM 329 (REV 26 SEP 59)

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