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PROJECT 1 10073 RECORD CARD
I. DATE 2.LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
7 Feb 61 L.G. Hanscomb Field, Mass. 0 Was Balloon
00 Probably Balloon
3. DATE-TIME GROUP 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION PossiblyBalloon
Local1730 Ground-Visual Ground-Rodar Was Aircraft
000 Probably Aircraft
GMT 072230Z AirVisual Air-Intercept Radar Possibly Aircraft
5. PHOTOS 6. SOURCE Was Astronomical VENUS
Ys 08O Probably Astronomical
No Military Possibly Astronomical
7. LENGTH OF.OBSERVATION 8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS COURSE 00 Other..
Insufficient Data for Evaluation
o Unknown
4hrs 4hrs 1 1 NW NW
10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING White objt White objt size of half t size of half 11. COMMENTS Long duration ofsighting duration of sighting
dollar observed first at aprox 80° dollar observed first at aprox 80° angle. Dis- angle. Dis- suggests witness was watching suggests witness was watching g an astro- an astro-
appeared at O° 4 hours later. Appeared to appeared at O 4 hours later. Appeared to turn turn nomical body. Planet Venus was in W nomical body. Planet Venus was in W
a reddish-orange as it began to disappear into moving Nw, path noted by witness. Change
the western horizon. Intensity of the western horizon. Intensity of its flashing ts flashing of color of objt as it began to disappear of color of objt it began to disappear
accelerated also as it drew nearer horizon. behind horizon was due to light passing
through more atmosphere than it was
when it was higher above horizon. when it was higher above horizon.
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HEADQUARTERS
3245TH OPERATIONS GROUP
3245TH AIR BASE WING
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
LAURENCE G. HANSCOM FIELD, BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: CWOB 9 February 1961
SUBJECT: Report of Unidentified Flying Objects
TO: Air Technical Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Forwarded for your information and necessary action in accordance with
AFR 200-2.are two Reports of Uniden fied Flying Objects
OTtER REPORT
- Ruchod N Woda
FEB CASEAI FEB CoSE+1
RICHARD N. WODA, Capt, USAF 2 Atch
Asst Base Operations Officer a/s
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1 REPORT OF UNIDENTIFIED FL YING OBJECTS 7 Feb 1961
The word "negative" in reply to any numbered item of the following report format will indicate that all logical leads were
developed without success. The phrase "not applicable A) will indicate that the question does not apply to the
sighting being investigated.
IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF OBSERVER(S)
Civilian (Name, age, m ess, occupation)
Military (Name, grade, orgartization, duty, and estimate of reliability)
RUDOLPH A. L. SMITH, A3C, Det 6, 4th Weater Group - Observer
LOCATION OF OBSERVER(S)
Exact latitude and
TIME AND DATE OF SIGHTING
Zulu time-date group of sighting Light conditions (use one of the following terms: Night, day,
07 Feb 61-08 Feb 61 2230Z-0230Z dawn, dusk) 1730L-2130L
Dusk - dark
DESCRIPTION OF DESCRIPTION OF THE OBJECT(S) THE OBJECT(S)
Size compared to a known object (use one of the following terms: Head of a pin, pea, dime, nickel, quarter, Size compared to a known object (use one of the following terms: Head of a pin, pea, dime, nickel, quarte dollar, silver
dollar, baseball, grapefruit, or basketball held in the hand at about arms length dollar, base ball, grapefruit, or basketball) held in the hand at about arms length
Shape Color Number Formation, if more than one
Size-Half Dollar White 1
Any discernible features or details
The object appeared turn a reddish-orange as it began to disappear into the
western horizon. The intensity o flashing accelerated also as it drew nearer
the horizon.
Tail, trail, or exhaust, including fobject(s)
NONE
Sound, if heard, describe sound
NONE
Other pertinent or unusual features
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE OF OBJECT(S)
What first called the attention of observer(s) to the object(s)?
Noticed the object first on O6 Feb 6l about the same time (22ooz) and it followed
the same path as it did tonight.
Angle of elevation and azimuth of the object(s) when first observed
80° 80° (Approximately) X
Angle of elevation and azimuth of the object(s) Angle of elevation and azimuth of the upon disappearance
00
Description of flight path and maneuvers of object(s)
Very slowly moved northwestward (4 hours approximately) before it disappeared.
AFCRC FORM 0-146 AFCRC CAMBRIDGE MASS.
14 MAR 57

Manner of disappearance of object(s)
Like the setting sun (down below the horizon).
Length of time in Sight
Approximately four (4) hours
MANNER OF OBSERVATION
Use one or any combination of the following items: Ground-visual, ground-electronic, air-electronic. (If electronic, specify type
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Ground - visual.
Statement as to optical aids (telescopes, binoculars, and so forth) used and description thereof
None
If the sighting is made while airborne, give type aircraft, identification number, altitude, heading, speed, and home station.
N/A
WEATHER AND WINDS-ALOFT. CONDITIONS AT TIME AND PLACE OF SIGHTINGS
Observer(s) account of weather conditions
Clear with a calm wind
Report from nearest AWS or U. S. Weather Bureau Office of Ceiling Visibility 15+
None 15+
wind direction and velocity in degrees and knots at surface Amount of cloud cover
6,000' 310/15 30,000' 300/80 o
10,000' 31.0/25 50,000' 300/45 Thunderstorms in area and quadrant in which located
16,000' 310/30 80,000' -- None
20,000' 310/45
Any other unusual activity or condition, meteorological, astronomical, or otherwise, which might account for the sighting
NONE
Interception or identification action taken (such action may be taken whenever feasible, complying with existing air defense
directives)
Location of any air traffic in the area at time of sighting Location of any air traffic in the area at time of sighting
Position title and comments of the preparing officer, including his preliminary analysis of the possible cause of the sighting(s) Position title and comments of the preparing officer, including his preliminary analysis of the possible cause of the sighting(s)
Richard N. Woda, Capt, Base Operations Richard N. Woda, Capt, Base Operations
Unknowm. Space Track at LG Hanscom had no information. Unknowm. Space Track at LG H Hanscom had no information.
Existence of physical evidence, such as materials and photographs
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