USAF record 302578191 (1968)
302578191
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PROJECT 19673 RECORD
DATE - TIME GROUP 20 JUL 68 23:54 ZDT. 21/0243Z
LOCATION YELLOW SPRING, OHIO
SOURCE CIVILIAN
NUMBER OF OBJECTS ONE
LENGTH OF OBSERVATION TWO MINUTES
TYPE OF OBSERVATION GROUND VISUAL
COURSE NOT STATED
PHOTOS No
PHYSICAL EVIDENCE No
CONCLUSION: INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR EVALUATION
BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS: The observer sighted a yellow-white light that was larger than the stars. The object appeared to drop three to five small tear drop shaped objects before it disappeared.
COMMENTS: The description as given to the Duty Officer is similar to that of a garment bag hot air balloon. However, since much information is missing, the observer was requested to complete an AF Form 121 for further sighting. This has not been returned as of 4 September 1968 and as such the sighting is being evaluated as INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR EVALUATION.
FORM FTD SEP 63 G-329 (TDE) Previous editions of this form may be used.
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- Page 1 PROJECT 19673 RECORD DATE - TIME GROUP 20 JUL 68 23:54 ZDT. 21/0243Z LOCATION YELLOW SPRING, OHIO SOURCE CIVILIAN NUMBER OF OBJECTS ONE LENGTH OF OBSERVATION TWO MINUTES TYPE OF OBSERVATION GROUND…
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- Page 5 AFR 80-17(C1) 6. NOW TAKING YOU ARE AT THE CENTER OF THE COMPASS ROSE, PLACE AN "A" ON THE COMPASS TO INDICATE THE DIRECTION TO THE PHENOMENON WHEN FIRST SEEN. PLACE A "B" ON THE COMPASS TO INDICATE…
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- Page 8 AFR 80-17(C1) [HW:] DRAW A POUTLINE THAT WILL SHOW THE SHAPE OF THE PHENOMENON. INCLUDE AND LABEL ANY DETAILS THAT MIGHT HAVE APPEARED AS WINGS OR PROTRUSIONS, AND INDICATE SAILING ON VAPOR TRAILS.…
- Page 9 AFR 80-17(CI) 12. DID THE PHENOMENON MOVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE? [X] NO UNKOWN STAND STILL AT ANYTIME? [X] SUDDENLY SPEED UP AND RUN AWAY? [X] BREAK UP IN PARTS AND EXPLODE? [X] CHANGE COLOR? [X] GIVE…
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