USAF record 28996177
28996177
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
1. DATE 30 Jan 62
2. LOCATION St. Paul, Minnesota
3. DATE-TIME GROUP Local 1640 GMT 30/2240Z
4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground-Visual [HW:]
5. PHOTOS [HW: Yes]
6. SOURCE Civilian
7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION Aprox 1/2 sec
8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS one
9. COURSE descending
10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING The witness observed an object in the NW sky descending at a very high speed at an angle of approx 45°, glowing a dull red and leaving a trail. Exploded and disappeared. Duration was approx 1/2 sec. This event was witnessed and reported by many individuals having either airborne or ground vantage points.
11. COMMENTS This object possessed all characteristics of the classic bolide. Further, there is no evidence available which indicates that this object was anything else or a threat to our national security.
ATIC FORM 329 (REV 26 SEP 53)
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- Page 1 PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD 1. DATE 30 Jan 62 2. LOCATION St. Paul, Minnesota 3. DATE-TIME GROUP Local 1640 GMT 30/2240Z 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground-Visual [HW:] 5. PHOTOS [HW: Yes] 6. SOURCE…
- Page 2 Sunday, February 4, 1962 Dear Sir, After reading these newspaper accounts and hearing of the Allentown broadcast concerning the "UFO" seen over the St Paul Minneapolis area on January 30, I am…
- Page 3 The angles and data for quaternions are approximations but as a candidate for the master's degree in cosmic ray physics at the University of Minnesota I have had opportunities to participate in…
- Page 4 [HW: Spring 31g 1962] At 10:00 pm CET on January 30, [REDACTED], my wife [REDACTED] and I were dining near University Avenue in Lexington, in [REDACTED]. We had just taken the mealtime. About 15%…
- Page 5 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY February 8, 1962 Dear Mr. [REDACTED], Thank you for your very informative letter. I called Wright-Patterson AFB and found they have not…
- Page 6 U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION SHEET This questionnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much information as possible concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon…
- Page 7 Page 2 8. IF you saw the object at NIGHT, what did you notice concerning the STARS and MOON? 8.1 STARS (Circle One): a. None b. A few c. Many d. Don't remember 8.2 MOON (Circle One): a. Bright…
- Page 8 Page 3 16. Tell in a few words the following things about the object: a. Sound [REDACTED] b. Color [HW: Changed from a dull red streak (as a meteor might appear during your day) to a bright flash.]…
- Page 9 Page 4 20. Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "A" at the beginning of the path, a "B" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during…
- Page 10 Page 5 25. Where were you located when you saw the object? (Circle One): a. Inside a building b. In a car c. Outdoors d. In an airplane (type) e. At sea f. Other 26. Were you (Circle One): a. In the…