PROJECT BLUE BOOK

1. DATE · TIME GROUP LOCATION
26 July 53 26/19002 Deor Creek Springs, evada
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION 7
Civlilans 0.1001
4. NUMBER OF OSJECTS
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11. BRIEP SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
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7. COURSE
B. PHOTOS B. PHOTOS
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9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE VIDENCE
Yes
No
FORM
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75, O.. FT WITH SEVEN AND TEN POWER
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S.
UNCLA FIED
25 July 1953 Nellis AF Base, Nevada
Description
Two civilians who work in the Aero Maintenance Section at Nellis
AF Base were on a picnic at Deer Creek Springs, Nevada, when they
saw an unidentified flying object that was estimated to be loo feet
in diameter and at an altitude of 7o,Ooo feet. The object was silvery
metallic in color and reflected the rays of the sun brilliantly at
tines. The object was observed for period of one th both
ten power and seven power ncculars.
Discussion
Reporting officer stated in his report that there were no weather
balloons or aircraft in the area at the time of the sighting. A check
was made with the upper air research balloon tracks received from Lowry
AF Base revealing that the a3 very probably a balloon over that area
at the timme of this sighting.
Conclusion Conclusion
Probably balloon (upper air research).
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DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTERVALS:
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEARS.
DOD DIR 5200.10
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UNCLASSIFIED
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