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USAF record 28994801 (1961)

28994801

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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD

DATE 22 September 1961

LOCATION Washington, D. C.

DATE-TIME GROUP Level: [ILLEGIBLE] O702Z

TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground-Visual

PHOTOS Yes

SOURCE Civilian

LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 35 Min.

NUMBER OF OBJECTS One

COURSE E

CONCLUSIONS Was Balloon Possibly Balloon Possibly Balloon Was Aircraft Probably Aircraft Possibly Aircraft Was Astronomical Probably Astronomical Possibly Astronomical Other Insufficient Data for Evaluation Unknown

BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING: Observation of a light in the East observed for 35 minutes. Light appeared to ascend and descend. Witness discounted the possibility of a falling star or flare from an a/c.

COMMENTS: Duration of the sighting and the location in one direction tends to indicate the observation of an astronomical body. Location and number of disappearance not included in this letter. No follow-up attempt made to obtain this info due to delay in receipt of the initial report. Case listed as insufficient data.

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