USAF record 302579506
302579506
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. D-T-E - TIME GROUP 29/2145 29 Aug 68 30/0145Z
2. LOCATION Bristol, Virginia (3 Witnesses)
3. SOURCE Civilian
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS One
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 1 Minute
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Ground-Visual
7. COURSE SW - NE
8. PHOTOS [HW:]
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE [HW:]
10. CONCLUSION INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR EVALUATION
The observer and witnesses were requested to complete a form 117 but have not returned them as of 21 Oct 68.
11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
The observer reported to the Duty Officer that he had sighted an object that had revolving red light on the bottom.
NOTE: AF Form 117 received 5 Nov 68 The evaluation INSUFFICIENT DATA still stands since the observers did not return their forms within a month Although it appears that the observers may have seen a Hot Air Balloon.
FORM FTD SEP-63 O-329 (TDE) Previous editions of this form may be used.
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- Page 1 PROJECT 10073 RECORD 1. D-T-E - TIME GROUP 29/2145 29 Aug 68 30/0145Z 2. LOCATION Bristol, Virginia (3 Witnesses) 3. SOURCE Civilian 4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS One 5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 1 Minute 6. TYPE…
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