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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
1. DATE LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
Was Balloon
4 August 1958 Ponca City, Oklahoma 00 Probably Balloon
3. DATE-TIME GROUP 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Possibly Balloon
Local Ground-Visual Ground-Radar Was Aircraft
0 Probably Aircraft
GMT_ 04/1015Z AirVisual Air-Intercept Radar D PossiblyAircraft
5. 'PHOTOS 6. O. SOURCE 0 Was Astronomical
Yes Yes 000 D Probably Astronomical
Civilian D Possibly Astronomical
No Civilian
7. LENGTH OF.OBSERVATION OF.OBSERVATION 8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS . NUMBER OF OBJECTS 9. 9 COURSE 0 Other.
Xinsufficient Date Xinsufficient Data for Evaluation valuation
0 o Unknown
45 mins not given
BRIEF SUMM BRIEF SUM Y OF SIGHTING OF SIGHTING 11. COMMENTS
Red & Red & orange, orange. ound obj, size of Cannot conclude due to tack of
basketball, protrusions of necessary info. Eliminating necessary info. Eliminating
light similar light similar to of July spark- spark- sound as a factor all other sound as a factor all other
ler. Had sound of buzzing o ler. Had sound buzzing o a bee bee considerations indicate astro
which alternated louder & softer as which alternated os sighting. Jupiter Venus, Mars
away fm obsvr. & Saturn were no at
Obj disappeared straight up at a the time. Only astro of lst
tremendous speed mag in position T cause sight-
ing was Altair at 2oCdgr azimuth
however, no firm conclusion can
be reached.
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Det #6, 4715th Ground Observer Squadron, Joplin Air Defense Filter
Center, Hotel Connor, Joplin, Missouri, SUBaECT: Unidentified
Flying Object Report, 18 August 1958
k. Position, title and comments of the preparing officer:
Paul M. Dumais, First Lieutenant, United States Air Force, Joplin
Air Defense Fiiter Center, Hotel Connor, Joplin, Missouri. This
officer conferred with Mr who is head of the Mathematics
Department at Oklahama City University and a professor of astronomy.
Mr. Meador concurred in this officer's belief that the physical
description, characteristics and flying trajectory of the object, as given
by the observer, gave every probable indication of its baing a meteor.
Mr. home and mailing address is at
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, telephone numbef arcia Clcy, Oklancma, Celepnone nc
l. Evidence of physical evidence, 1. E Evidence of physical evidence, such as materials and such as materials and
photographs - None. photographs- None
V. E. SUTTON
Captain, USAF Captain, USA
Commander
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DETACHMENT I#6
4715TH GROUND OBSERVER SQUADRON
Joplin a Air Defense Filter Center
Hotel Connor lin, Missouri
GOS-6 4 August 1958
SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Object Report
TO: Commander
Air Technical Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio
l. The following information concerning an unidentified flying
object in this filter center area is submitted in accordance with
instructions contained in AFR 200-2, dated 5 February 1958:
Description of the Object:
Shape Round, like a basketball.
) (2) Size compared to a known object - A basketball, held
in the hand at aboutarm's length. in the hand at aboutarm's length..
) Color  Red and orange 3) Color E Red and orange
() (4) Number - One (1).
(5) (5) Formation - Not applicable. Formation - Not applicable.
(6) Any discernible features or details - The round
object had small protrusions of light which alternately went off and on. object had small protrusions of light which alternately went off and on.
The observer said it reminded her of a Lth of July sparkler. The observer said it reminded her of a Lth of July sparkler.
7) Tail, trail, or exhaust - None.
(8) Sound - Like the buzzing.of a bee which alternated
louder or softer as the object moved toward or away from the observer.
(9) Other - (Pertinent or unusual features) - None.
b. Description of Course of Object:
(1) What first called the attention of observers to the
object? - The sight of the red and orange globe with light protrusions
going on and off.
Angle or elevation and azimuth EVATCYS
disappearance- Unknown.
(3) Angle or elevation and azimuth of AZIMCTnS
bject upon
first being observed - Unknown.
(4) Description of flight path and maneuvers of object -
The object would
from the observer, always very slowly. GOMA FROM/TO whaT
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Det #6, 4715th Ground Observer Squadron, Joplin Air Defense Filter
Center, Hotel Connor, Joplin, Missouri, Subject: Unidentified
Flying Object Report, 13 August 1958
(5) How did the object disappear The object
suddenly left going straight up at endous speed, disappearing
instantly.
ible? minutes.
c. Manner of Observation:
) Cround -Visual.
( Optical Aids Used - None. 3
3) If sighting made while airborne - Not applicable.
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d. Time and Date of Sighting: 19.3
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(1) Zulu Time - lol5z. oslot 20.
( Date of Sighting - 4 August 1958. (2) Date of Sighting - 4 August 1958.
(3)I Light Conditions - Night. Light Conditions - Night.
e. Location of Observers:
Exact latitude Exact latitude and longitude 36-41 North, 97-03 and longitude 36-41 North, 97-03
West.
(2) Geographical Position - Southeast of Ponca City, Geographical Position - Southeast ty
Oklahoma, in rural outskirts.
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(1) Civilian - Age 35, Rural Route,
Ponca City, Oklahoma, Telephone Number Farm Housewife.
) Civilian Age 11, above
address, Student.
g. Weather and Winds Conditions at time and
sightings:
(1) Observers' account of COr
described as fair and clear..
(2) Report t from nearest Weather Bureau Office - In
weather reports from Oklahoma City and Tulsa Weather Bureaus the
following are winds aloft reports which were obtainable for the period
1000 to 1100 hours Zulu indicated. These winds aloft reports were
confirmed as correct, by the Regional Weather r Bureau at Kansas City,
Kansas.
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Det #6, 4715th Ground Observer Squadron, Joplin Air Defense Filter
Center, Hotel Connor, Joplin, Missouri, Subject: Unidentified
Flying Object Report, 13 August 1958
Altitude Degrees Velocity (Knots)
SE
Surface 135 degrees 4 knots
7,000 feet 045 degreesNE 15 knots
10,000 feet 112 degreesEE 15 knots
16,000 feet 045 degreesNE 15 knots
20,000 feet 045 degreesNE 10 knots
25,000 feet 045 degrees Ni 10 knots
30,000 feet 315 degrees YU 10 -15 knots (Approximately)
40,000 feet 292 degreesVNW 20 knots (Approximately)
(3) Ceiling- Unlimited.
(4) Visibility - 15 Miles, Weather Bureau reported
weather to be fair and clear on 4 August 1958 f1 om midnight on
through the day.
5) Amount of Cloud Cover - None.
(6) (6) Thunderstorms in Area - None.
7) Temperature - 72 degrees F.
(8) Moon Phase - The moon was starting the last quarter
of its cycle. On 7 August 1958, the time of the moon's phase was
1749 hours Zulu. 1749 hours Zulu.
(9)
(10) Weather Balloons - The Oklahoma City Weather
Station releases its balloons daily at O600 and l200 hours Zulu.
h. Any other unusual activity or condition - Insofar as is
knowm at this level, there was no unusual activity or condition,
Meteorological, Astronomical, or otherwise which might account for
this sighting.
i. Interception or identification action taken - None.
j. Location, approximate altitude, and general direction of
flight of any air traffic in the area at time of signting - Kansas City
Civil Aeronautics Administration Center was contacted but they have
nothing logged for time and date of unidentified flying object sighting
over Ponca City, Oklahoma..
k. Position title and comments of the preparing officer.
Operations Officer, Paul M. Dumais, lst Lieutenant, USAF, Joplin
Air Defense Filter Center, Hotel Cornor, Joplin, Missouri.
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Det #6, 47l5th Ground Observer Squadron, Joplin Air Defense Filter
Center Hotel Connor, Joplin, Missouri, Subject: Unidentified
Flying Object, 13 Aug 58
This officer feels that in view of the insuffieient information, a
good or factual analysis of a possible cause relative to this
sighting cannot now be made. However, he is quite sure that the
observer saw something, giving an honest account of what was seen,
and that this sighting constitutes a valid Unidentified lying Object.
1.1 Existance of physical evidence, such as materials and
photographs None
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
. DATE . DATE 2LOCATION 2. LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
o o Was Balloon
13 August 1958 13 August 1958 Ponca City, Oklahoma Ponca City Oklahoma o Prabably Balloon
3. DATE-TIME GROUP 3. DATE-TIME GROUP 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION 4.TYPE OF OBSERVATION 0 Possibly Balloon
Local . Ground-Visual Ground-Radar o Was Aircraft
000 000 Probably Aircraft Probably Aircraft
GMT14/0220Z GMT14/0220Z AirVisual Air-Intercept Radar Possibly Aircraft
5. 'PHOTOS . SOURCE 6. SOURCE XX Was Astronomical Meteor Meteor
Yes Probably Astronomical
No x No Civilian PossiblyAstronomical Possibly Astronomical
7. LENGTH OF.OBSERVATION . NUMBER OF OBJECTS 9. COURSE Other_
000 Insufficient Data for Evaluation
Unknown
$1seconds one South
0. BRIEF SUMMA IGHTING 11. COMMENTS
Rnd, brigh ev orange obj, travel- It is believed obj was a meteor.
ing at a speed, appeared
to have a tail ving nort south
in a gradual orresponding to
earth's curvatu disappeared.

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DETACHMENT # 6 1STP
4715TH GROUND OBSERVER SQUADRON
Joplin n Air Defense Filter Center
Hotel Connor, Joplin, Missouri
GOS-6 18 August 1958
SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Object Report
TO: Commander
Air Technical Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio
. The following information concerning an unidentified flying
object in this filter center area is submitted in accordance with
instructions contained in AFR 200-2, dated 5 February 1958:
a. Description of the Object:
() Shape - Round. (1) Shape - Round•
(2) Size compared to a known object - One tenth the size
of a dime, held in the hand at about arm's length. The observer also of a dime, held in the hand at about arm's length. The observer also
compared the object's size to a ball shot from a large "roman candle." compared the object's size to a ball shot from a large "roman candle."
(3) Color - Bright, fiery orange. (3) Color - Bright, fiery orange.
(4) Number - One (1). Number - One (1).
(5) Formation - Not applicable.
(6) (6) Any discernible features or details - The observer said Any discernible features or details - The observer said
the object looked like a ball of fire, or bright, fiery light, orange in the object looked like a ball of fire, or bright, fiery light, orange in
color and was travelling at a nigh rate of speed. He commented that the L
object appeared to be far in the distant east, maybe 50 miles away. The
observer further stated that he did not know if the object might be a
satellite, a nose-cone from a missile or what. He did not believe it was
a meteor since he did not think meteors acted in the manner of the object
he observed. However, he admitted never having actualiy seen a meteor nor
did he have any technical or theoretical background in astronomy or
meteorology.
(7) Tail, Trail or Exhaust - The observer stated the object
appeared to have a tail to it and, assuming it was  inch in diameter, the
tail would oe one (1) inch in length.
(8) Sound - None.
b. Description of Course of Object:
(1) What first called the attention of the observer - The
observer had just closed his garage door, facing east, turned to the
left and then noticed the fiery, bright object in the Northeast travel-
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Det #6, 4715th Ground Observer Squadron, Joplin Air Defense Filter
Center, Hotel Connor, Jo isSouri, SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying
Object Report
(2) Angle or elevation and azimuth of object upon
disappearance - The object appeared at an angle of about 40 degrees
above the eastern horizon .
3) Angle or elevation and azimuth of object upon first
being observed - The object was first observed in the Northeast at an
angle of about 40 to 45 degrees.
(4) Description of flight path and maneuvers of object -
The object first observed in the Northeast, was travelling North to
South in a gradual South in a gradual arc corresponding to the earth's curvature. It arc corresponding to the earth's curvature. It
did not perform maneuvers or in maneuvers or in any way deviate from its flight path any way deviate om its flight path
during the very short time it was observed. short time it was observed.
(5) How did the object disappear? - The object (5) How did the object disappear? - The object s simply
disappeared at about 40 degrees above the Eastern horizon as if the disappeared at about 40 degrees above the Eastern horizon as if the
bright light was turned off or had burned out.
(6) How long was the object
c. Manner of Observation:
() Ground - Visual.
(2) Optical Aids Used - None.
3) If sighting made while airbc borne - Not applicable.
d. Time and date of sighting
(1) Zulu Time - 2620.?
Date of Sighting - 13 August 1958.
Light Conditions
e. Location of Observers:
(1) Exact latitude Exact latitude and longitude 36-42 North, 97-05 and 1ongitude 36-42 North, 97-05
West.
(2) Geographical Position - East-North-East side of Ponca ( Geographical Position - East-North-East side of Ponca
f. Identifying f. Identifying Information on Observer: Information on Observer:
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Det #6, 47l5th Ground Observer Squadron, Joplin Air Defense Filter
Center, Hotel Connor; Joplin, Missouri, Subject: Unidentified
Flying Object Report, 18 August 1958
(1) Civilian - Mr. Age 36
Ponca City, Oklahoma, Tel-phone Number
Supervisor at local 1 Touraid Continental Oil Company. Mr. Ward has
a high school education, is very intelligent and is adjudged to be
a calm, mature man of co ompetent reliability.
g. Weather and Winds Condition place of
sightings:
and
clear with no moon observed. clear with no moon observed. However, the numerous stars were clearly
visible. ) )
(2) Report from nearest weather bureau office - In
weather reports from the Kansas City Regional Weather Bureau the
following are winds aloft reports which were obtainable for the period following are winds aloft reports which were obtainable for the period
2400 to 2700 hours Zulu indicated.
Altitude Degrees Degrees Velocity (Knots) Velocity (Knots)
Surface 112 degrees 5 knots
6,000 feet 090 degrees 10 knots
8,000 feet 360 degrees 15 knots
10,000 feet 337 degrees 20 knots
12,000 feet 337 degrees 15 knots
16,000 feet 360 degrees 10 knots
20,000 feet 315 degrees 10 knots
(3) Ceiling - Unlimited.
(4) Visibility - l0 miles or more.
(5) Amount of Cloud Cover - Clear.
6) Thunderstorms in area - None.
h. Any other unusual activity or conditions (Meteorological, h. Any other unusual activity or conditions (Meteorological,
Astronomical, etc.) - None could be ascertained although the possibility the possibility
of the object being a meteor has not been excluded. of the object being a meteor has not been excluded.
1. i. Interception or identification action taken - None.
j. Any Air Traffic in Area at time of sighting - Kansas City
Civil Aeronautics Center was contacted but they have nothing logged Civil Aeronautics Center was contacted but they have nothing logged
for time and date of unidentified flying object sighting g over Ponca over Ponca
City, Oklahoma.
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