USAF record 302551175 (1966)
302551175
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
DATE - TIME GROUP 25 May 1966 25/2000Z 26 May 1966 26/1730Z
LOCATION Wichita, Kansas (4 Witnesses)
SOURCE Civilians
NUMBER OF OBJECTS One Each Time
LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 5 Minutes
TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground-Visual
COURSE N/A
PHOTOS [HW: Yes]
PHYSICAL EVIDENCE [HW: No]
CONCLUSION Possible (AIRCRAFT) [FWD] Firm conclusion not possible without in depth investigation. Not deemed probable.
BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS 1. Object was cylindrical shaped and about the size of fist at normal distance. Aluminum color. Object was on straight line course, appeared to be tumbling but tumbling was not in a regular pattern. Object just faded from sight. 2. Flat, saucer-shaped object. Object appeared to gain and lose altitude. Color was same as first object. The second sighting was considered to be a recurrence of the first.
FORM FTD SEP-68 O-329 (TDE). Previous editions of this form may be used.
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- Page 1 PROJECT 10073 RECORD DATE - TIME GROUP 25 May 1966 25/2000Z 26 May 1966 26/1730Z LOCATION Wichita, Kansas (4 Witnesses) SOURCE Civilians NUMBER OF OBJECTS One Each Time LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 5…
- Page 2 UNCLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH INCOMING MESSAGE AF IN : 55383 (28 May 66)L/bw ACTION: RDC-4 INFO : XOP-1, XOPX-2, SAPOS-3,DIA-1, NIN-7 (19) ADV CY DIA SWB B312ZCSN4483…
- Page 3 UNCLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH INCOMING MESSAGE AF IN : 55383 (28 May 66) Pg 2 of 2 THE FIRST OCCASION A CYLINDRICAL OBJECT FOLLOWED PAGE 2 RUTFDA724 UNCLAS A STRAIGHT…
- Page 4 FOLLOWUP UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT REPORT Submitted by Lt Robert S. Makinen 23TFW Intelligence, McConnell AFB Wichita, Kansas 67221 Date 15 June 1966 Zulu time-date group of sighting First: 252000Z…
- Page 5 II. LIST OF OBSERVERS NAME [REDACTED] MAILING ADDRESS [REDACTED], Wichita AGE 20 EDUCATION 3 yr college TITLE/RANK Secretary REPORTING, TECHNICAL BACKGROUND None RELIABILITY Reliable NAME [REDACTED]…
- Page 6 III. MANNER OF OBSERVATION: A. X Ground-visual Air-visual Ground-electronic * Air-electronic * * Type of radar No radar sightings were reported. B. Optical aids: None Description: C. If sighting…
- Page 7 IV. LOCATION OF OBSERVERS Latitude/ Longitude Approximately 3740/9720 ALL FOUR OBSERVERS INCORPORATED. Geographical Position Fifteenth storey of Wichita Plaza Building, Wichita, Kansas Reference to…
- Page 8 V. DESCRIPTION OF THE OBJECT(S): A. Shape: First: Cylindrical Second: Flat, saucer-shaped. B. Size: About the size of fist at normal distance. C. Color: Aluminum D. Number: One E. Formation (if more…
- Page 9 VI. DESCRIPTION OF COURSE OF OBJECT(S): A. What first caught the attention of observer(s)? Silver glint in window. B. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) when first observed? About 85…
- Page 10 VII. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE: NONE A. Materials: B. Photography: * 1. Camera type & make 2. Lens type & make 3. Focal length 4. Film type & brand 5. Shutter speed used * 6. Smallest "f" stop * 7. Largest…