INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
Incident No. 175
1. Date and Time of Observation: 23 Sept 1948 0945
2. Where Sighted: Sante Fe, New Mexico
3. Observer's Position: Ground, southwest from Plaza of Sante Fe, N. M.
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)
4. Name and Address of Observer: A. Ruble Angier, 2620 Proctor St, Waco, Texas
5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Neon Sign Manufacturer - own employer
A pilot since 1928 - not a hobby
6. Attention Attracted by: Saw object glint while watching another aircraft
7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1
8. Size of Object(s): At least 100 to 150 feet in diameter
9. Color of Object(s): white
10. Shape (Sketch if Possible): perfectly flat in appearance - compared to dime in sky.
11. Nature of Luminosity: (directed beam of light?) - Sighted in daylight
12. Altitude of Object: 25,000 to 30,000 feet
(estimated)
13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: N/S
14. Estimated Speed of Object: Stationary at time sighted
15. Time in Sight: 15 or 20 minutes
16. Tactics: Very little movement if any noticed
17. Sound Made by Object(s): No sound determined at time of sighting
18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): Stationary - Seemed to move in a semi-circle, from S. to E. and finally to NE. May have been optical illusion.
19. Apparent Construction: Not determined
20. Effect on Clouds: No clouds
21. Exhaust Trail Color of): No evidence of exhaust noticed
22. Manner of Disappearance: Still in view when observer left
23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: CAVU
24. Peculiarities Noted: Gave the appearance of being flat
25. Summary of Incident: (over)
(See attached page)