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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
1. DATE 2LOCATION 2. LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
Was Balloen
August.1962 August1962 Fetersburg,Virginis Fetersburg,Virginie 0 0 Probably Balloon
. DATE-TIME GROUP 3. DATE-TIME GROUP 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION 0 D Possibly Balloon
Local2100 Local_ Dinedst Ground-Visual Ground-Rador 0 0 Was Aircraft
J00 00 Probably Aircraft
GMT02/0100Z GMT 40100Z AirVisual AirVisual Air-Intercept Radar Possibly Aircraft
5. PHOTCS PHOTCS 6. i. SOURCE SOURCE 0 Was Astronomical
Yes Probably Astronomical
D:No Civilian Possibly Astronomical
7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 3. NUMBER OF OBJECTS 9. COURSE a OtherSatellite
0 Insufficient Data for Evaluation
D Unknown
4 mins one SE
0. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING |11. COMMENTS
Obj observed to be moving SE fm Echo schodule gives Echo Dass
Virginia at gpM local dnlight Saving over Virginia on the 7th at
time. When overhead had intensity of 7:46Pl Standard Time, This
lst mag star, Steady unpulseting light. would place Echo l5 mins soon-
Traversed about 2/3 of the sky. Appear- er thar the sighting. Possi-
ed to waver at zenith. bility exists of time error
or that obj was one of the
other visible satellites.
ATIC FORM 329 (REV 26 SEP 52) ATIC FORM 329 (REV 26 SEP 52)
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3. In the following sketch, inagine that you are at tha 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. Ploce a "B" on the same curved line to show how high the object wds above the horizon (skyline) when you lost saw it.
A
33. in the following larger sketch place an "A" at the position the object was when you first saw it, and a "B" at its
position when you last saw it. Refer to smaller sketch os an example of how to complete the larger skatch.

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34. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle Ona) WEATHER (Circle One)
@ Clecr sky Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light.rain
c. Scattered clouds c. Moderats or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds Snow
4 e. Don't remamber
35. When and to whom did you report that you had seen the objact? " Jeveral of my friends at
13 Acgust 1962
Day Conth Yoar work.
36. Was anyone else with you at the time you saw the objact?
(Circle One) No
36.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too? -
ITuas
38. in your opinion what do you think the object was and what might. have caused it?
At first sigh + thoughtit Howevs
its speed and caused me mind.
It It must must have been fom oter frim ote space space

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3. Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) Ces No
4Do you think you can estimate how far away from you the object was?
(Cirele One) Yes No
4. Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME Name Middl Nama
ADDR Potelg Va.
Zone Stete
TELEPHONE NUMBER
I have been an dintion
Rresently I am employed lab.
techniclin inresearch.
42. Date you completed.this questionnaire: 7 Ot. 1962
Day Month Year

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U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION SHEET
(SUMMARY DATA) /
In order that your information may be filed and coded as accurately as possible, please use
the following space. to write out a short description of the event thar you observed. You may ra-
peat information that you have already given in the questionnoire, and add any further comments,
statements, or sketches that you:believe are important. Try to present the details of the observc-
ion in the order in which they occurred. Additional pages of the same size paper:may.be attachad
If:they. are needed.
NAME (Do Not Write in This Space)
Pladse Print) CODE:
SIGI
that had sloed below was
trowble speed to resome its nermalcourse
Sime
As it ment into the
over hend. No sor was heand then or later:
uin that night

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I retimed my actions to get a befter idea of the
liewinng time. Four to five minutes seems abt right
for the O.F.O to have moved 33 2/3 of the sky.
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AT O7.O6 PM AUG.,09 SOUTH OF CLTY, 4O DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SC
AT O8.23 PM AUG..1O SCUTH OF CITY, O3 DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SE
AT O7.29 PM AUG..11 SCUTH OF CETY, 14 DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVIAG SC
SOUTH OF CITY, 28 DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING ; SE
AT O6.37 PM AUG..12 LOCAL STANDARD TIME
1 NASHVILLE, TENN.
SCUTH OF CITY, 68 DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SE
AT 07.35 PM AUG..06 HORIZON MOVING SE
AT 07.58 PM AUG..08 SCUTH OF CITY, 30 DEGREES ABOVE
SOUTH OF CITY, SI DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SE
AT 07.05 PM AUG..09 CITY, O7 DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SE
AT O8.22 PM AUG..1O SCUTH OF SE
AT O7.29 PM AUG..11 SCUTH OF CITY, 19 DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING
NORFOLK, VA. LOCAL STANDARD TIME
1
SOUTH OF CITY, 34 DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SE
AT 08.39 PM AUG..06 HORIZON MOVING SE
AT 07.47 PM AUG..07 SCUTH OF CITY, 56 DEGREES ABOVE
SCUTH OF CITY, 23 DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SE
AT C8.1O PM AUG..09 CITY, 4I DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SE
AT 07.17 PM AUG..10 SCUTH OF SE
ATU8.34 PMAUG..11 SOUTH OF CITY, O3 DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING
OF CITY, 14 DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SE
AT O7.41 PM AUG..12 SCUTH LOCAL STANDARO TIME
1 OAKLAND, CALIF. OAKLAND, CALIF.
OF CITY, 22 DEGREES ADOVE HORIZON MOVING SE OF CITY, 22 DECREES ADOVE HORIZON MOVING SE
AT 08.44 PM AUG..07 SOUTH NOVING SE
AT 07.51 PM AUG..08 AT 07.51 PM AUG..08 SCUTH OF SCUTH OF CITY, 39 OEGREES ABOVE HORIZON NOVING SE CITY, 39 OEGREES ABOVE HORIZON
AT O8.15 PM AUG..10 SCUTH OF CITY, I3 DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SE SCUTH OF CITY, 13 DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SE
SCUTH OF CITY, 27 DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SE SOUTH OF CITY, 27 DEGREES ADOVE HORIZON MOVING SE
AT 07.22 PM AUG..11 AT O7.22 PM AUG..11 LOCAL STANDARD TIME
1 MERCEDES, CALIF.
AT O7.29 PM AUG..O6 SCUTH OF CITY, 76 DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SCUTH OF CITY, 76 DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SE SE
AT 07.29 PM AUG..06 SOUTH OF CITY, 2O DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SE ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SE
AT 08.45 PM DM AUG..07 AUG..07 SOUTH OF CITY, 20 DEGREES
CITY, 37 DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SE
AT 07.52 PM AUG..08 SOUTH OF MOVING SE
- 08.16 PM AUG..10 SCUTH OF CITY, 11 DEgREES ABOVE HoRIzON
AT CITY, 25 DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SE
AT 07.23 PM AUG..1I SOUTH OF
LOcaL STaNdaRD TIme
I RENO, NEV.
SCUTH OF CITY, 63 DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SE
AT 07.29 PM AUG..06 HORIZON MOVING SE
08.45 PM AUG..07 SCUTH OF CITY, 15 DEGREES ABOVE
AT CITY, 29 DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SE
AT 07.52 2 PM AUG..08 SOUTH OF MOVING SE
AT 08.16 PM AUG..1O SOUTH OF CITY, 08 DEGREES ABOVE MORIZON
CITY, 19 DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SE
AT 07.23 PM AUG..11 SCUTH OF TIME
LOCAL STANDARO
1 RICHMOND, VA.
CITY, 35 DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SE
AT 08.38 PM AUG..06 SCUTH OF HORIZON MOVING SE
07.46 PM AUG..07 SCUTH OF CITY, 57 DEGREES ABOVE
AT CITY, 1I DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SE
AT 09.02 PM AUG..O8 SCUTH OF HORIzON MOVING SE
08.09 PM AUG..09 SOUTH OF CITY, 24 DEgREES ABOVE
AT OF. CITY, 4I DEGREES ABOVE HORIZON MOVING SE
AT 07.17 PM AUG.-10 SOUTH

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appeaed be moving 1y ovi-hadl,ts
N.w. to S.E. When nea-
intensily was about fis+ teacly
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expe-ience, it epeience, it uns 4ns appredits appredite an- an-
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HEADQUARTERS
FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
AIR FORCE SYSTEMS COMMAND
UNITED STATES AIR FORGE
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO
REPLY TO
ATTH OF: TD-E/Col Wynn
2 October 1962
SUBJECT: Request for UFo Information
TO: Hq USAF
SAFOI-3b (Major Hart)
Wash 25 DC
i. Reference the attached letter from
requesting information on unidentified flying objects. This
letter is forwarded to your office for letter is forw: whatever action whateyer you ou deem
necessary.
2. 2. Though this object, of the UFo sighting of 7 August Though this object, of the UFo sighting of 7 August 1962, 1962,
possesses the general characteristics of an artificial satel-
lite, the initial letter did not contain sufficient information lite, the initial letter did not contain sufficient information
for evaluation. It is suggested that questionairres (USAF Form
#l64) be forwarded to Mr. for completion by him and
any additional witnesses. any additional witnesses.
FOR THE MMANDER
ba f Rree Hajir
EDWARD H. WYNN 1 Atch
Colonel, USAF Ltr fm
for Deputy for Science dtd 15 Aug 62
and Components

7 AuG 62
Oetober 5, 1962
Dear Mr.
Reference vour letter of August UFO sighting
15, 1962. The objec 1962 possesses the general
of 7 August characteristics of an artificlal satellite,
However, your letter did not contain complete
suffioient information for a that the
evaluation. It is suggested ed by you you
attached questionaire
and any additlonal witnesses.
Your interest Your interest in this project this project
is appreclated. is appreclated.
Sincerely,
W. J. LOOKADOO
Lt. Colonel, USAF
Publie Information Div
Office of Information

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 reguest this personal information so that, ifit is deemed necessary, we may contact you for
further details.
1.When did you see the object? 1. When did you see the object? 2.Time of day:
Hour Minutes
7 Auqust Augost 1967
Day Doy Month Year (Circle One): (Circle One): A.M. or Or P.M. P.M.
3. Time Zone: .Time Zone: (Circle One)
Eastern (Circle One):@ (Circle One): a Daylight Saving
b. Central b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pocific
e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object?
Nearest Fostal Address Peterab
State or Country
Additional remarks: -
How long was object in sight? 4 _
Hours Minutes Soconds
5.1 How was time in sight determined? By refimeing my actions.
a. Certain .Not very sure
(5. Fairly certain d. Just a guess
6.What wgs the condition of the sky? 6. What wgs the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright G. a, Bright
b. Cloudy b. Cloudy
.IF you saw tha obieck during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object? 7. IF you saw the obiect during DAYLiGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object?
(Circle One): a. In front of you a. In front of you d.To your left d. To your left
b. In bock of you b. In back of vou e. Overhead Ouarhead
c. To your right f. Don't remember
FORM
FTD JUL61 164 This form supersedes ATlC 164, Feb 60, which Is obsolete.

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16. Teil in a few words the following. things about the object.
.a. Sound__ No soind
b. Color blueib white light
Dro pi that wilshothhap ct eael.and inclun yoursetch.any ti
of the object that you:saw such as wings, protrusions, et., and especially exhaust tralls or vapor trails.
Place an arrow beside.the drawing to show the direction.the object:was. moving.
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18. The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or. blurred e. Other
Like a bright:star
c. Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember
19. IF there was MORE: THAN ONE object, then how many were there?
Draw pic how thy w rang and  anarow o how.th ection that they e ai

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8. 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):
a. None a. Bright moonlight
b. A fow b. Duli moonlight
© Many c. No moonlight - pitch dork
d. Don't remember d Don't remember
The object appeared:
(Circle One): a. As a light b. Shiny c. Dark d. Don't remember
aboctequal
11. Did the ebject: Appeered to almost stop. Appeered to almost stop. (Circle One for each question)
a. Aopear to stand still at any time? a. Aopear to stand still at any time? Yes Don't Know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes CN
Don't Know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes Don't Know
d.Give off smoke? Yes G9898020 Don't Know
e. Chonge brightnass? Yes Don't Know
f. Change shape? Yes Don't Know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes Don't Know
h. Disappear and reappear? Yes Don't Know
12. Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): No) Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
it moved behind:
13. Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): (Yes) No Don't Know.
of the stars.
14. Did the object appear: (Circle One): a. Solid b. Transparent . Transporent c. Vapor c. Vapor d. Don't Know
5. Did you observe the object through any of the following? 15. Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses a. Eyeglasses Yes Yes (N e. e. Binoculars Yes (N5
b. Sun glasses b. Sun glasses Yes ②② f. Telescope Yes
c. Windshield Yes g. Theodolite Yes
d. Window glass Yes h. Other
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Poge A
the path, a "B" ot the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.
A
How large did the object appear to you as compared to qn object with which you are familicr? 2l. How large did the object appear to you as
Abt Abt C dimp dimp
how much of the object is covered by the head of the match. if you had performed this experiment at the time
of the sighting, how much of the object wouid have been covered by the march head? of the sighting, how much of the object wouid have been covered by the match head?
Pro bably allot it. Pro bably all of it.
23. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? if so, how? yes IT became so
faint i∴ the distanc that I lost sight ofit.
2. in order that you can give as clear a picture as possible of what you saw, describe in your own words a
common object or objects which, when placed up in the sky, would give the sams appearance as the object
which you saw.

a. In the business.section of a city?
a.Inside a building .In the residential section of a city?
b. In c cor c. In open countryside?
Outdoors d.Near.an dirfield?
d. In an airplane (type) e. Flying over a city?
e. Ar sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other 8. Other Suburbon
What were you doing at the time you saw.the object, and how did you happen to notice it?
was moving at a rapid pace. was moving at a rapid pace.
MOBiLE or other vehicle at the time, then complete the following quastions:
28.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One) 28.: What diroati
. North c. East e. South 8. West
. Northeast d. Southeast 6. Southwest h. Northwest
28.2 How fost were you moving? miles per hour.
28.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
29.
g. West
a. North c. East e. South Northwest
b. Northeast Southeast i. Southwest i. Overhead
30. What direction were you looking when you last saw the object? (Circle One)
g. West
a. a. North c. c, East o. South h. Northwest h. Northwest
. Northeast Southeast Southeast f. Southwest i. Overhead
If you are familiar with bearing terms (angular direction), try to estimate the number of degrees the object was
from true North (thru east) and also the number of degrees it was upward from the horizon (elevation).
31.1 When it first appeared:
b. From horizon4.5degrees. b. Erom horizon 45 dearae
31.2 When it disappeared:
a. From true North 140degrees.
b. From horizon_30_degrees.