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16. Sound and odor:
None
17. Trail (color, length, width, persistence, etc.)
White trail, even throughout, brilliance faded toward the end.
18. Luminosity (visible by reflection, incandescence, other - degree of brilliance):
Almost as brilliant as the evening star.
19. Projections (fins, wings, rods, antennae, canopies, etc.):
None
20. Manouvers (turns, climbs, dives, etc. - sketch of flight path):
Level flight with a slight gain of altitude.
21. Manner of disappearance:
Burned out very quickly and particles appeared to drop to within 200 ft of earth.
22. Effect on clouds:
None
23. Additional information concerning object:
None
24. Weather conditions and light at time of sighting:
Absolutely Clear.
Name and address of observer:
Pvt George O. Smith
P.O. Box - 17th AIB
2d Arm Div., Camp Hood, Texas
Occupation and hobbies:
US Army
Comments of Interrogator relative to intelligence and character of observer (Check neighbors, police dept., FBI records, employer, etc.):
Fair observer.
Did observer wear glasses, especially polaroid glasses at time of sighting, or was object viewed through canopy, window, or other transparent material? None
Page 3 & 4 of this form not applicable to this incident.
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Interviewed by:
George M. Sweeney
Captain, 2nd
Sq 2d Arm Div
Camp Hood, Texas
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RPT ON MAR 26 1
BY DEP CDR USAINSC
AUTH Para 1-603 DO.