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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
. DATE 2. LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
1 Sep 61 Sandusky, Ohio Was Balloon
Probably Balloon
3. DATE-TIME GROUP 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION 0 Possibly Balloon
Local1920 Ground- Visual Ground-Radar Was Aircraft
000 Probably Aireraft
GMT 020020Z AirVisual Air-Intercept Radar Possibly Aireraft
5. PHOTOS SOURCE 0 Was Astronomical
XKY.. 00 Probobly Astronamicel
No Citilian Possibly Astronomical
7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION NUMBER OBJECTS COURSE Other
Insufficient Data for Evaluation
2-5 min 0 Unknown
1 WSW
10. BRIEF SUMMARY oF SIGHTING ObSEIVaTIOn of 10. BRIEF SUMMARY oF SIGHTING ObSeIVaTIOn of ascending ascending 11. COMMENTS Film n does not have does not have enough enough
objt going WSW. Started to burn objt going WSW. Started to burn and and burned detail to allow an analysis. There are There are
fm 2-5 min. At twilight. Original objt many possible objts which could result
appeared as light. About as bright as Venus, in image shown, ie heteor. There is no in image shown, ie heteor. There is no
red and white, blinking, with trail red and white, blinking, with trail or red or red evidence which would indicate that this
orange smoke. orange smoke. objt was an interpl netary space vehicle objt was an interpla netary space vehicle
or constituted in any way a threat to M
our national security.
Se e Film FJ
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ATIC FORM 329 (REV 26 SEP 52)
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Where were you located when you saw the object? Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
a. In the business section of.a city?
Inside a building b. In the residential section of a city?
/b. I In a car c. In open.countryside?
c. Outdoors d. Near an airfield?
d. In an airplane (type) .Flying over a city?
At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other g. Other_
27. What were you doing at the time you saw the object, and how did you happen to notice it?
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IFyo wer MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBLEher vehiclat h ti then coplotth follow questns: 2IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicle at the time, then complete. the following questions:
28.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One) 28.1 What direction were you moving Circle One)
a. North a. North c. East . South . South 1.g. .West .g. .West
b. Northeast b. Northeast d Southeast d. Southeast f. f. Southwest Southwest h. Northwest
28.2 How fast were you moving? 65 _miles per hour.
28.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yes LNo GNC @ TRAIL
What direction were you looking when you first saw the object? (Circle One)
Lg. West
a. North c. East e. South h. Northwest
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest i. Overhead
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30.. What direction were you looking when you last saw the object? (Circle One)
g. West
a. North c. East e. South h. Northwest
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest i. Overhead
If you are familiar with bearing terms (angular direction), try to estimate the number of degrees.the object was .If you are familiar with bearing terms (angular direction), try to estimate th number of degrees.the object was
from true North (thru east) and also the number of degrees it was upward from the horizon (elevation). from true North (thru east) and also the number of de egrees it was upward from the horizon (elevation).
31.1 When it first appeared: 31.1 When it first appeared:
a..From true North__ a. From true North 270 degrees.
b. From horizon_15-20 degrees.
31.2 When it disappeared:
b. From horizon. 45 degrees.
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39. Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
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(Circle. One) Yes No
IF you answered YEs, then how far away would you say it was?.
Please give the following information.about yourself:
NAME —
Name Miari Nomo
ADDRESS ADDRESS GANE WEBSTER WEBSTER N. N.Y
Street Street City Zone Zone
TELEPHONE NUMBER
Age Sex
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any education, which.might:be pertinent.
42. Date you completed this questionnaire:
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In the following sketch, imagine that you are at the point shown. Place an "A" on the curved line to show how
high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you first saw it. Place a "B" on the same curved line to
show how high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you last saw it.
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In the following larger sketch place an "A" at the position the object was when you first saw it, and a "B" at its
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AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS DIVISION
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE·BASE, OHIO .
PHYSICS LABORATORY
EVALUATIQN REPORT
Operabion Midwing
REPORT NR: ASRCP 62-4 DATE:. 7 February 1962 at 2
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PROJECT NR: 6771 wi TYPE EVALUATION:
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MANUFAGTURER: MANUFACTURER a PEC NR:
SUBMITTED BY: SUOMITTED BY:  ASYIM ASYIM ITEMSERIAL NR: ITEM SERIAL NR: 175
Capt. Gearhart
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I. PURPOSE
To determine the composition of the sample submitted for aralysis
and its origin if possible.
L LL TAC
II. FACTUAL DATA
1. The sample submitted for analysis was assigned Materials Physies
serial number 9237.
2. Microscopic examination showed the presence of finely divided
metal-like ticles.
3. Analysis of different pertions of the sample by emission spectroscopic
L methods showed the presence of the following elementsi
a. Principal aluminum
5. Minors. magnesium, caleium, silicon.
c. Traces manganese, lead, copper, and titanium.
4 4 Analysis by X-ray-methods showed the presence of Al03· 3H20. This
material has a bayerite crystalline structure.
5. 5, Analysis by mass spectrometric methods using a double focus Mattauoh-
Herzog mass spectrometer showed that the metal-like particles were Herzog mass spec trometer showed that the metal-like particles were
high purity alumimm.
6. Analysis of different portions of the sample by infrared spectro-
photometric methods showed that the organic material was composed
of polyisobutyl methacrylate.. of nolvisobutyl methacrylate
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THIS REPORT IS NOT TO BE USED IN WHOLE OR IN PART F FOR ADVERTISING OR SALES PROMOTION .PURPOSES
ASD FORM 64 WHICH IS·OBSOLET
JUN 61 REPLACES-WAOD FORM &4 AAR-WP-B-JUL 6Y'SM
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7. Analysis of different portions of the sample by chemical methods
did not show the presence of rates or perchlorates in the sample.
3. Chemical analysis of two samples, a mineral-like material and an
organie material found in the vicinity showed them to be:
a. Slag. This material is commonly found around iron foundries.
b. Polyethylene.
III. CCNCLUSIONS
1. The sample is non-homogeneous.
2. 2. Chemical analysis of the sample submitted showed it to be man made Chemical l analysis of the sample submitted showed it to bs man made
because
a. a. Finely divided, high purity aluminum does not occur in nature.
b. b. Polyisobutyl methacrylate is a commercially available chemical is a commercially available chemical
compound.
3. The sample is not a sour batch of resin based paint because paint
manufacturers
a. Add components to restore the desired formulation of a particular
resin paint, or
b. Sell the one batch of paint at cost as a "closing out of stock"
sale.
4. The Al02·3H0, bayerite structure, formed in place. Bayerite does
not occur in nature but results from the reaction of water. with
finely divided aluminum of high purity at low temperature, about
40°0. ("Aluminum Properties," ALCOA Research I AD No. 250599.)
5. Analysis of different organic portions showed the presence of
polyisobutyl methacrylate throughout.
6. The possible origin cannot be determined from these chemical data.
IV. RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMEND ATIONS
None, data merely submitted. Mone, data merely submitted.
FREPARED BY:
W. J. CRAWFORD ASROPA

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U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION SHEET
This questionnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much
information as possible concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to answer as many questions.as you possibly.can. The information that you give will
be used for research purposes, and will be regarded as confidential material. Your name will not
be used in connection with any statements, conclusions, or publications without your permission.
We request.this personal information so that, if it Is deemed necessary, we may contact you for
further details.
1. When did yousee the object? 2.Time ofday: :1920 -1925-
Hour Minutes
SEPT 61
oa Month (Circle One): A.M.. or A.M. or P.M.
Year Year
3. Time Zone: (Circle One):0. Eastern Eastern
(Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
b. Central Central b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object?
SANDUSKY 6H10
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or Country
Additional remarks:—
How long was object in sight? 2
Hours Minutes Seconds
5.1 How was time in sight determined?
a. Certain c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d.Just a guess
6. What wgs the condition of the sky? .What was the condition of the sky?
DAY DAY NIGHT Twi-Cien- Twi-C10w-
a. Bright a. Bright
b. Cloudy b. Cloudy b. Cloudy
IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT whre was the SUN located as you looked at the oect? 7.IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object?
(Circle One): a. |In front of you (Circle One): a. In front of you d. To your left d. To your left
b. Tn back of you e. Overhead
c. To your right f. Don't remember
ATIC FEB 60 FORM 164 This form supersedes ATIC 164, 13 Oct 54.

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IF you saw the object.at NIGHT, what did you notice concerning the STARS.and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle One): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
1.o. None a. Bright moonlight
b. A few Dull moonlight
c. Many c. No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember d.Don't remember
The object appeared:
(Circle One): La. As a light . Shiny c. Dark d. Don't remember
.If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest:stars? If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest:stars? 3
As BRIC-HT BRICHT As As VENUS -
Did the object: (Circle One for each question) (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes Yes No. Don't Know Don't Know
b.Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes No Don't Know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes No Don't Know
d. Give off smoke? Yes No Don't Know
. Change brightness? Yes No Don't Know
. Change shapn? Yes No Don't Know
g. Flash or flicker? LYes No Don't Know
h. Disappear.and reappear? IYes No Don't Know
1. Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
it moved behind:
.Did the object.move in front of something at any time, particularly.a cloud?
(Circle One): . Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
in front of: In tront of:
14. Did the object.appear:  (Circle One): 14. Did the object appear: (Circle One): a.·Solid a. Solid b. Transparent c. Vapor c. Vapor d. Don't Know d. Don't Know
Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses Eyeglasses Yes No e. e. Binoculars Yes No
b.Sun glasses Sun glasses Yes No f. Telescope Yes No
c. Windshield Yes No g. Theodolite Yes No
d. Window glass Yes No h. Other
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16.Tell in a few words the following things about the object.
a. SoundNo- .
b. Color BLINIeNG- LIEMT-RED-WHE TRAIL- RED-ORANCE
Draw a picture that will show.the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your sketch.any dotails
of the object that you.saw such as wings, protrusions, etc., and especlally.exhoust trails or vapor trails.
Place an arrow. beside.the drawing to show the direction.the object:was.moving.
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(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or.blurred . Other
b. Like a bright star
c. Sharply outlined
d.Don't remember
19. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there?_
Dtyrannroin.thatta
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