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302540587

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PROJECT 10073 RECORD

1. DATE - TIME GROUP 21 July 65 22/0340Z

2. LOCATION Corpus Christi, Texas

3. SOURCE Civilian

4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS Two

5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 45 Minutes

6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground-Visual

7. COURSE [ILLEGIBLE]

8. PHOTOS [HW: Yes]

9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE [HW: No]

10. CONCLUSION Balloon

11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS Round silver object size of North Star. Two objects no details, no features observable. Initial sighting at 30 deg elevation 315 deg azimuth. Disappeared at 200 deg on the horizon. Other object disappeared on heading of 200 degrees over the City of Corpus Christi. Object appeared close together initially and separated with flight path generally to the SE from the NW. Maneuvers were marked by zig-zag, stopping and accelerating. Reported duration as 15-20 minutes. WX clear with visibility unlimited. Dry air alt's, no inversions.

CONSENSUS: Objects apparently not attached yet moving together. Random motion to the East erratic flight. Duration increased to 45 minutes at which time the objects disappeared into the Earth's shadow. Flight in accord with Balloon sighting. Possible Balloon sighting.

FORM FTD SEP 63 D-329 (TDE) Previous editions of this form may be used.

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