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16. Sound and odor:
None
17. Trail (color, length, width, persistence, etc.):
Object had a yellow trail and it appeared that there was a colored vapor trail in the sky after the object disappeared
18. Luminosity (visible by reflection, incandescence, other - degree of brilliance):
Was not very brilliant
19. Projections (fins, wings, rods, antennae, canopies, etc.):
None
20. Manoeuvres (turns, climbs, dives, etc. - sketch of flight path):
Straight flight with gradual decline
21. Manner of disappearance:
Cut off like a light
22. Effect on clouds:
None
23. Additional information concerning object:
Object had a jagged outline, appeared to be burning up and disintegrating. Observer saw falling stars but this object had no comparison to them.
24. Weather conditions and light at time of sighting:
Clear
Name and address of observer:
Cpl Joseph L. Madison
8C Co 12th AIB
2d Arm Div
Camp Hood, Texas
Occupation and hobbies:
NCO - US Army
Comments of Interrogator relative to intelligence and character of observer (Check neighbors, police dept., FBI records, employer, etc.):
Fair observer
REGRADED UNCLASSIFIED
ON 1979
BY DEP CDR USAINSCOM FOIC
AUTH Para 1-603 DOD5200
Did observer wear glasses, especially polarized glasses at time of sighting, or was object viewed through canopy, window, or other transparent material?
None
Pages 3 & 4 of this form not applicable to this incident.
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[Signature]
George H. Sikes
Capt
2d Arm Div
Camp Hood, Texas
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