- dark blue rugged rim. This was very bright and of far more than the moon. It then became pale blue and turned into a bright cloud. Approximately 40 secs later, a second explosion, the same in appearance but slightly higher and bigger took place. We watched in amazement as both huge orange clouds became blue and changed shape as they drifted slowly eastward. The whole thing lasted for 15 or 20 minutes. When we looked again for the kite like lights, they were gone, nothing left but the stars.
I had asked [redacted] on our first talk to draw me a diagram of what he had seen. This was on the 5th of Oct. On the 6th as I was sorting out this material I realized that it would be better to have three original diagrams, as a copy of this report was to go to three different places. I did not have the first diagram with me when I asked him to draw the others. Only after looking at all three did I realize it would be better if I sent a photostat of all three. You will notice that on ten second and third diagram the position of the two fire balls, as [redacted] called them, is reversed. This might have a definite meaning to a trained Investigator. [redacted] is unaware of this fact. I have known him for 14 years and he is not the type to go around making up stories. He also requested that I do not get him involved in any correspondence or telephone calls. If further information was required, it would have to come from me. I assured him that his request would be respected.
National Research Council of Canada/ RG 77, Vol. 306
Conseil national de recherches du Canada