PROJECT BLUE BOOK

2 LOCATION

PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD

12. CONCLUSIONS

slow moving meteor. Red, sparks, trail or
exhaust were observed, no sound. Speed
appeared to fluctaute moderatelg.

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Locol —SEE a — D Ground- Vi sucl © Ground-Rodor QO Probnbly Aircraft
GMT 14/03092 a D Air Vi suol 0 Air-Intercept Rodor § Possibly Aircroft
5. PHOTOS 0 Wos Astronomicol
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| 0 Insufficient Dota for Evaluation
0 Unknown
2 min, 12 sec 1 |___saE
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