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PROJECT 10073 RECORD

1. DATE - TIME GROUP 2. CATION 2
li June 1949 12/0357Z2 Los Alamos, New Mexico _— |
13, SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION |
Civilia Astro (METEOR)
'4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
| One
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION |11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
4, = 5 Seconds Object appeared as a star or light. Object green then red a
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION end of flight, with short, red tail. Appeared to climb
sharply then fell almost straight gown.
Ground=Visual
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9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE ,

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Date of Observation 11 June 49 Date of Interview 0
Exact time of observaticn (local) 2057 iST_

Place of Observation: Los Alamos, Neil
(Map Coordinates)

Position of observer (air, car, bldg, location of - sive details):
n/S

What attracted attention to objects Light

Number of objects and sketch of formation or groupint: qe

Apparent size (compare to known object, ise., sun, moon, thunb or
fist at arms length): snout size of star

| Color of object: Green, then red at end of flight

Shape (give graphic description - compare with known object):

n/S .

Altitude (Angle of elevation above horizon -:0° at horizcn, 90°
overhead): Apne 25 degrees

Direction from observer (Angle clockwise from north) :

Appx 210 degrees

Distance from observer (Distance to town, bldz, etc., over which objec
appeared to be):

Estimated 20 to 30 miles ‘

Direction of flight of otject (s):

Southwesb to northeast

Time in sight: +e ee

Speed (time to cover given angular distance);

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None

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17. Trail (color, length, width, persistance, etc.)
Short red trail

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

Self luminous

19. Projections (fins, wings, rods, antennae, canopies, etce):

None

20. Maneuvers (turns, climbs, dives, etc. - sketch of flight path):
Appeared to be climbing sharply then fe&l almost straight down

44 Manner of disappearance:
, oF Seemed to "go out"

22. Effect on clouds:

N/S

252 #<Additional information concerning object:

Did not appear to be a meteor, according to observer, because of

color ,nd path
24. Weather conditions and light at time of sightin-:

Clear weather, just after good darimess

Name end eddress of obscrver: Inspectorm@iMMMMBEY 55, Los Alamos, lieu.

Occupation and hobbies: 4155 Security Inspector

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

GBI required prior to employment per PL 585

Did observer wear glasses, especially polaroid classes at time of sirhtine,
or was object viewed through canopy, window, or other transparent material?

N/S as to glasses | ur CLASSIFIED

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INCIDENT NO, 553

Date of Observation 11 June 1919 Date of Interview

Exact Time (local) 2057

Place of Observation 108 Alamos, New ‘‘exico

Position of observer Ground

What attracted attention to object Lisht

Number of objects 1

Apparent size of star

Color of object Green then red at erd of flight
Shape

Altitude 25°

Direction from observer 210°

Distance from observer 20-350 Miles

Direction of flight of object(s) SW to NE

Time in sight l, = 5 Seconds
Speed

Sound and odor None

Trail Short, red tail
Luminos ity Self luminous
Projections None

Maneuvers Appeared to climb sharply then fell almost straight down.

Mannor of disappearance Appeared to go out.

Effect on Clouds

Additional information concorning object Because of color and path, observer did not
think object a meteor,

Weather Conditions Clear

UNCLASS}Fien A strolmetrer)

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Name and address of observer; ae
Los Alamos, Ne Me

Occupation and hobbics;:
Security Inspector ALSS

Comments of Interrogator rclative te intclligencw and character of observer(s)

Met requirements for employment with A&SS.

NARRATIVE SUMMARY s

For original resort see Incident 3&2.

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