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UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL OBJECTS
Incident No. 8
1. Date of Observation 30 July Date of Interview 1 August
2. Exact time of observation (local) 2204
3. Place of Observation: 912.9 - 834.9
(Map Coordinates)
4. Position of observer (air, car, bldg, location of - give details):
Dismounted patrol walking.
5. What attracted attention to object:
Bright light.
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 arms length):
Evening star or planet.
8. Color of object:
Predominantly white with blue tint.
9. Shape (give graphic description - compare with known object):
Round with long trail.
10. Altitude (Angle of elevation above horizon - 0 degrees at horizon, 90 degrees overhead):
Approximately 90°.
11. Direction from observer (Angle clockwise from North):
240°
12. Distance from observer (Distance to town, bldg, etc., over which object appeared to be):
3 or 4 miles.
13. Direction of flight of object(s):
South East to South West.
14. Time of sight:
2 or 3 seconds.
15. Speed (time to cover given angular distance):
Incl Very fast - unestimable.
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REGRADED UNCLASSIFIED
ON MAR 26 1979
BY DEP CDR USAINS COM FOIC.
AUTH Para 1-503 DOD5200
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