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CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
Incident # 30c
1. Date 7 January 1948
2. Time Around 1940
3. Location Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio
4. Name of observer Mr. Eisele
5. Occupation of observer DF Operator, Lockbourne Control Tower
6. Address of observer Lockbourne AAB, Columbus, Ohio
7. Place of observation Ground, Lockbourne AAB
8. Number of objects 1
9. Distance of object from observer An estimated 5 miles - altho rpts f/Godman Fld, Clinton Cy Airport & relayed rpt f/Columbus, O, indicated much greater distance
10. Time in sight Around 15 minutes
11. Altitude 5,000 ft
12. Speed 500 MPH - as indicated by rpts f/Godman Fld & Clinton Cy airport
13. Direction of flight Appeared to hover but performed elliptical, counter-clock wise course when it descended to horizon (4") remained stationary (3") returning original position (3")
14. Tactics See 13
15. Sound No sound
16. Size About size of runway light when viewed from 500 ft - apparently enormous - see 9 above
17. Color Red to amber-yellow
18. Shape Circular
19. Odor detected N/S
20. Apparent construction N/S
21. Exhaust trails Thin wisp of trail five times diameter of object
22. Weather conditions high overcast
23. Effect on clouds N/S - was under overcast
24. Sketches or photographs None
25. Manner of disappearance Faded and lowered into horizon
26. Remarks: (over)
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