INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
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Incident # 173
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1. Date of Observation
15 September 1948.
2. Time of Observation
1700 Central Standard Time
3. Where was Object(s) Sighted
3 miles SE of SHREVEPORT, LA
4. Observer's Position
ground
(i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)
5. Name and Address of Observer
George MILES, 256 Columbia Ave., SHREVEPORT, La.
6. Occupation and/or Hobbies
[blank]
7. Attention Attracted to Object(s)
by while scanning sky with binoculars.
8. Number of Object(s) Sighted
one (1).
9. Size of Object(s)
Approximately 12 feet in diameter.
10. Color of Object(s)
Aluminum
11. Shape (Sketch if Possible)
[blank]
12. Nature of Luminosity
[blank]
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer
2 1/2 miles laterally / 50° off horizon
14. Speed of Object(s)
100-150 mph
15. Time in Sight
10-15 seconds.
16. Tactics
smooth horizontal flight.
17. Sound Made by Object(s)
none
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s)
South
19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance)
metallic
20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail
no clouds visible.
21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time
1/10, overcast at 5500 ft., visibility 15 miles, winds 20 mph at 20,000 ft.
22. Peculiarities Noted
Object viewed with binoculars at an angle of 50-60° above horizon. One object estimated to be 12 ft in diameter was seen. It appeared round, aluminum in color and was drifting to the south at an estimated 20,000 feet altitude at sound and leaving no exhaust trail.
23. Summary of Incident
Agent-Note: A radio wave release was made from Shreveport Field La., at 1700 Central Standard Time followed for 15 minutes and then discontinued due to communication failure. It is possible that this was the object sighted at 1700 CST (Elevation at 20,000 ft at 15-15 ft.)
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