USAF record 302558512
302558512
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
DATE - TIME GROUP 17 Nov. 68 18/C5002
LOCATION Corpus Christi, Texas one witness
SOURCE Civilian
NUMBER OF OBJECTS one
LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 1 hr-20 minutes
TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground Visual Tx
COURSE Stationary
PHOTOS [No]
PHYSICAL EVIDENCE [No]
CONCLUSION Astro(S/P) Both Jupiter and Sirius were rising just before the sighting. Sirius on an azimuth of 105 degrees and Jupiter on an azimuth of 70 degrees.
BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS Observer noted a round shaped object climb slowly in the eastern sky. The object was compared to that of a large star. Various colors were noted during the observation. The object did not disappear but was still there 20 min- utes later.
Although both Sirius and Jupiter were rising on the eastern horizon it is difficult to actually say which was reported as the alleged UFO. It is more probable though that Sirius was responsible for the observation, since this particular astronomical body is the brightest star in the sky and has often been mistaken for a UFO.
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- Page 1 PROJECT 10073 RECORD DATE - TIME GROUP 17 Nov. 68 18/C5002 LOCATION Corpus Christi, Texas one witness SOURCE Civilian NUMBER OF OBJECTS one LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 1 hr-20 minutes TYPE OF OBSERVATION…
- Page 2 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS 3640TH PILOT TRAINING WING (ATC) LAREDO AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS 78041 REPLY TO ATTN OF: DCO-OP 18 Nov 66 SUBJECT: UFO TO: AFSC (FTD) The following UFO report is…
- Page 3 (3) Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) upon disappearance: Did not disappear and is at 20° above horizon - same azimuth. (4) Description of flight path and maneuvers of object(s): No…
- Page 4 (2) Military - Name N/A Grade Organization Duty Estimate of reliability g. Weather and Winds - Aloft Conditions at Time and Place of Sightings: (1) Observer(s) account of weather conditions: Clear.…
- Page 5 k. Position title and comments of the preparing officer, including preliminary analysis of the possible cause of sighting(s): Loeffler, Murray W., 2d Lt, Command Post Duty Officer This report was…