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9 PHYSICAL EVIDENCE

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FTD sep 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editions of this form may be used.

1. DATE - TIME GROUP 2. JCATION 38 2
27 June 1949 27/07402 Kirkland AFB, New Mexico
, 3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
’ Civilian | AIRCRAFT
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4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
One o data presented to indicate object could not have been an A/C.
'5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION |11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
| 2 Minutes | Object was slightly larger than the brightedt star visible.
6 TYPE OF OBSERVATION but slightly more orange. Round. At times object flared up
and seemed to have a short, very faint fan-shaped trail. As
Ground-Visual object slowed, light faded, when speed increased object grew
7. COURSE brighter.
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18. PHOTOS
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INCIDENT NO. 385 =
Date of Observation - 27 June 1949 Date of Interview 27 June 19u9

Exact Time (local) Ol4e
Place of Observation Kirkl

Position of observer 2nd

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Floor of 3urrac«s

What attracted attention to object ‘‘ovement

Number of objects 1

Apparent size Slishtly largor than brightust star visible,

Color of object Similar to a star, slightly nore orange.

Shape Round

Altitude Approx. 30 degrees at first almost ut zenith at disappearance,

Direction from observer First 60:en 250° Last seen ll

Distance from observer U

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Direction of flight of object(s) west to sast

Time in sight Aporox.e. 2 Minutes
Speed 1,0° i» 2 vinutes
Sound and odor Nore

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Trail At tires object flared up and seemed to have a short, very faint fan-shaped

trail.
Luminosity Self luminous

Projections lore

Maneuvers As object slowed, lizht faded, when speed increased object grew brishter.

Manner of disappearance Mm ‘Went behind obstacle.

Effect on Clouds

Ko clouds

Additional information concerning objoct

. Weather Conditions

Cleur, dark

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Name and address of obsurver;: am bistrict OSI
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Occupation and hobbies;
Clerk Typist, Security viv., l/ti sist. OSI

Comments of Interrogator rolativo te intelligence and character of observor(s)s

For original revert, See Incident 3%.

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Date of Observation 27 Jyne Ts}oDate of Interview 27 June 199 __
Exact time of observation (local) 0138 to 01,0

Place of Observation: Kirtland AFB, Nell’.
(Map Coordinates)

Position of observer (air, car, bldg, location of - ive details):
Second floor, Barracks T=458, south window

What attracted attention to object: Liovement

Number of objects and sketch of formation or sroupins:

One
Apparent size (compare to known object, i.e., sun, moon, thumb or

fist at arms length):
Slightly larger than the brightest stars visible

‘Color ef object: Sinjiler to star= slightly more orange

Shape (give graphic description - compare with known chject)s
Round |

Altitude (Angle of elevation above horizon - @° at horizen, 90°
overhead):

Appxe 30 degrees at first=- almest at zenith at disappearance

Direction from qeserver (Angle alaakwise fram north):
Sighted at 250 degrees, lost at 110 degrees

Distance from observer (Distance to town, bldz, etc., cver which object
appeared. to be):

Unable to estimate

Direction of flight of object (s):
West to east

Time in sight:

Appx 2 lLinutes
Speed (time te cover given angular distance):

140 degrees in 2 wimtes time
Sound and edor: UNCLASSIFIE?

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17. Trail (color, length, width, persistance, etc.)

At times object flared up and seemed to have a short, very faint, fan-
shaped trail

18. Luminosity (visible by reflection, incandescent, other - degree cf
brilliance):

Self luminous

19. Projections (fins, wings, rods, antennae, cenopies, etcs):

None

20. Maneuvers (turns, climbs, dives, etc. - sketch of flight path):

Ooject slowed down, apparently, and light faded; then as speed increased
the light wold flare up and the faint trail woulde be visible

21. ##$$Manner of disappearance: Went behind building

22. Effect on clouds: no elouds

234  #Additional information concerning object:
see sketch

24, Weather conditions and light at time of sightinc:
clear and dark

Name and address of obscrver: a District OSI,

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Occupation and hobbies: Clerk typist, Security Division, 17th District OSI

Comments of Interrogater relative to intelligence and character of observer
(Check neighbors, police dept., FBI records, employer, etc.):

DAIS has prepared most of previous JcI forms from this office and is
familiar with the requiremsnts of obs rvation.s Is exceptionally
intelligent and has a good characte,

Dia observer wear glasses, especially polaroid glosses at time of sirhtine,

or was object viewed through canopy, window, or other transparent material?
Saw partly through wirciow glass, |

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UNCLASSIFIED