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UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL OBJECTS
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CONFIDENTIAL Incident No. 2
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1. Date of Observation 30 July Date of Interview 1 August 49
2. Exact time of observation (local) 2134
3. Place of Observation: Map, Camp Hood, 1:50000
(Map Coordinates) At estimated altitude 1500-2000 feet over 913.03-457.8
4. Position of observer (air, car, bldg, location of - give details):
In & ton track (open) located at 912.5-455.55
5. What attracted attention to object:
Bright light appearing in sky.
6. Number of objects and sketch of formation or grouping:
One
7. Apparent size (compare to known object, i.e., sun, moon, thumb or fist at arm's length):
Appeared to be a rocket of type unknown to observer. In length, including tail, was about 1/2 thumb.
8. Color of object:
Pretty blue tail with more round in shape and exceedingly brilliant like a magnesium flare only more intense.
9. Shape (give graphic description - compare with known object):
Shaped like rocket but larger than ordinary. Appeared to have a ball-like nucleus emitting a blue-white tail.
10. Altitude (Angle of elevation above horizon - 0 degrees at horizon, 90 degrees overhead):
Estimated 35°.
11. Direction from observer (Angle clockwise from North):
40° magnetic azimuth (taken by compass).
12. Distance from observer (Distance to town, bldg, etc., over which object appeared to be):
Estimated 3500 yards.
13. Direction of flight of object(s):
Southwest to North West.
14. Time of sight:
2135
15. Speed (time to cover given angular distance): Estimated
2 - 2.5 seconds to cover arc about 15°
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REGRADED UNCLASSIFIED
ON - MAR 26 1979
BY DEP CIR USAINS COM FOIC
AUTH Para 1-603 DOD5200
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CONFIDENTIAL 65.59300
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