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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE · TIME GROUP LOCATION
18 April 66 19/01452 Centerville, Ohio
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Aircraft (Possible) got
4 NUMBER OF OBJECTS
One
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
10 minutes Observer noted bright object, triangular in shape, traveling
. TYPE OF OSSERVATION toward the east. Object had two green lights on bottom and
3. TYPE OF UBSERVATION two amber lights on top. The lights appeared The lights appeared tp protrude to protrude
Ground Visual Ground Visual from the object.
7. COURSE is consistent with that of an aircraft.
Description
East East
s. PHOTOS
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9. . PHYSICAL EVIDENCE 1
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FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editions of this form may bo usod.

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U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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 questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research purposes. 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.
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When did you see the object? .Time of day:
Hour Minutes
22 APRIL. 1966 (Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
Day Month Year
3. Time Zone: 3. Time Zone:
a. Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylia Saving
b. Central Central o Standard Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object?
CENTERVILLE WASHINGTON TURSP OHIO
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County
5. How long wes object in sight? (Total Duration) 2-4
Hours Minutes Seconds
Certain .Not very sure
Foirly certain d. Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? ESTIMATE
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes V No
What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright Bright
b. Cloudy b.Cloudy
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 d. To your left
b. In back of you e. Overhead
c.To your right f. Don't remember
FORM
FTD OCT 62 164 This form supersedes FTD 164, Jul 61, which is obsolete.

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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 Bright moonlight
b. A few b. Dull moonlight
c Many c. No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember d. Don't remember
What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
a.Clear sky Dry
b.Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow Snow
e. Don't remember e. Don't remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a Solid Solid d. As a light
b. Tronsparent b. Tronsparent e. Don't remember
c. Vapor Vapor
.If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One): 1.If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
. Brighter a. Brighter c.About the same
b. Dimmer d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightness to some common object:
Abut same as indentifier ligkt. on plene.
1.The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other
b. Like a bright sicr
c. Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember
.Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes No Don't know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes No Don't know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes Don't know
e. Change brightness? 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

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14. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
Mlowly Liss ppeared frm view
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15. 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: -
1.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:
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1.Tell in a few words the following things about the object: 17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. Sound No
b. Color b. Color white
We wish to know the angular size. Hold a match stick at arm's length in line with a known object and note how 8.We wish to know the angular size. Hold a match stick at arm's length in line with a known object and note how
much of the object is covered by the head of the match. If you had performed this experiment at the time of the 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 would have been covered by the match head?
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Draw a pisture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your sketch any details
of the objec: that you saw such as wings, protrusions, etc., and especially exhaust trails or vapor trails.
Place an arrow beside the drawing to show the direction the object was moving.
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2Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
Do you think you can estimate how far away from you the object was?
(Circle One) Yes No
. 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. In a car c. In open countryside?
Outdoors dNear an airfield? d.Near an airfield?
d. In an airplane (type) d. In an airplane (type) e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea O f.Flying over open country? f. Flying over open country?
f. Other . f. Other - C g. g. Other Other _
2.IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicle at the time, then complete the following questions: .IF you Were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicle at t the time, then complete the following questions:
24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
.North c. East c. East e. South e. South g. West g. West
. Northeast b. Northeast d. d. Southeast Southeast f. Southwest f. Southwest h. Northwest
24.2 How fast were you moving? - 0 miles per hour.
24.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses No e. Binoculars Yes
b. Sun glasses Yes f. Telescope Yes No
c. Windshield No g. Theodolite Yes No
d. Window glass Yes No h. Other _ EYAS alenes
2In 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 same appearance as the object which you saw.
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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
show how high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you last saw it. Place an "A" on the compass
when you first saw it. Place a "B" on the compass where you last saw the object.
90° 75°
60
45° NW
30°
E
-15°
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Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "A" at the beginning of the 2Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "A" at the beginning of the
path, a "B" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course. path, a 'B" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.
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29. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? __
Draw a pisture of how they were arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction that they were traveling.
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3. Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
BIG RED SRREAR AORCSS HORIZON 1964
CENTERULLE
Was anyone else with you at the time you saw the object? (Circle One) No
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31.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object toc? (Circle One) No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses:
MRS Mother
MRS
32. Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME
Last Name Last Name First Name Middle Name
ADDRESS CENTCRUILLE 45159 OHIO
Street City City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBER TELEPH IF NUUMBER ill AGE17 CE in SEX M SEX M
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent.
33. When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
22 APRIL 1966
Day Month Year
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34. Date you completed this questionnaire: 22 APRIL 1966
Day Month Year
Information which yu feel pertinent and which is not adequately covered in the specic points of the
questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.
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U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION
This questionnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much
information as possibl ole concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to answer as nany questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research purposes. 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.
.When did you see the object? Time of day: _2 53
Hour Minutes
22 APR 1966 (Circle One): A.M. or P.M.)
Day Month Month Year ar
. Time Zone: . Time Zone:
(Circle One): a. Eastern a.Eastern (Circle One): a. (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving Daylight Saving
b. Central bStandard bStandard
c. Mountain Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object?
BELLBROCK GREENE CO, ONIO
Necrest Postal Address City or Town State or County
5.How long was object in sight? (Totai Duration) a 20
Hours Minutes Seconds
a. Certain c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d.Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? . ESTIMATE
5.2 Was objec: in sight continuously? Yes-— No  20t3 times
What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright a.
b. Cloudy b.Cloudy
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 d. To your left
b.In back of you e. Overhead
c. To your right f. Don't remember
FORM
FTD OCT 62 164 This form supersedes F'TD 164, Jul 61, which is obsolete.

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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):
a. None . Bright moonlight
b.A few bDull moonlight -
C. Many c. No moonlight - pitch dark
Don't remember d.Don't remember
.What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clear sky Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
F. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
d. d. Thick Thick or heavy clouds heavy clouds d. Snow d. Snow
e. e. Don't remember
. The object sppeared: (Circle One): 10. The object cppeared: (Circle One):
a.Solid a.Solid d.As a light d.As a light
b. b. Transparent e. Don't remember
c. c. Vapor
1If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One): If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
a. Brighter c. About the same
b. Dimmer d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightness to some common object:
.The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other
b. Like a bright star
c. Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember
Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes No Don't know
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
e. Change brightness? Yes No Don't know
f. Change shape? Yes No Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes No Don't know
h. Disappear and reappear? Yes No Don't know

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14. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how? -
YES: COT
FADED AUOAY
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:
1.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 front of:
.Tell in a few words the following things about the object: 17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. Sound _ No
b. Color _ NO - SORT CF YELLOUISH COHITE NO - SORT CE YELLOUISH CONITE
We wish  know the anguar sizHold amatch stick atar's length in line with a known object and note hw We wish to know the angular size. Hold a match stick at arm's length in line with a known object and note 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 would have been covered by the match head?
Draw a picture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your sketch any details
of the object that you saw such as wings, protrusions, etc., and especially exhaust trails or vapor trails.
Place an arrow beside the drawing to show the direction the object was moving.
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U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL I INFORMATION
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This questionnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much
information as pos cerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to answer ny questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for resea rposes. 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 you see the object? 2. Time of day: 2045
Hour Minutes
APR 66 (Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
Day Month Year
. Time Zone: 3. Time Zone:
(Circle One):a.) Eastern Eastern (Circle One): a. a. Daylight Saving 7
b. Central b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object?
Centerville, Ohin Montgomer
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County
5. How long was object in sight? (Total Duration) 10 0
Hours Minutes Seconds
a.) Certain .Not very sure
b. Fairly certain
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes No
6. What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright a
b. Cloudy Cloudy
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 d. To your left
b.In back of you e. Overhead
To your right f. Don't remember
FORM
FTD OCT 621 164 This form supersedes F TD 164, Jul 61, which is obsolete.

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2Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
IF you answered YES, then what speed would you estimate? _
21. Do you think you can estimate how far away from you the object was?
.
(Circle One) Yes No
IF you answered YEs, then how far away would you say it was?
22. Where were you located when you saw the object? Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
a. In the business section of a city?
a.Inside a building b.In the residential section of a city?
b. In a car c. In open countryside?
c, cy Outdoors dNear an airfield? d. Near an airfield?
d. In an airpiane (type) d. Tn an airpione (type) e. e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other - g. g. Other Other
24. 1 24. IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicle at the time, then complete the following questions:
24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
. North .North c. East c. East e. South e. South g. g. West
.Northeast b. Northeast d. Southeast d. Southeast f. Southwest f. Southwest h. h. Northwest Northwest
24.2 How fast were you moving? — _miles per hour.
24.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
2Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses Yes e. Binoculars No
b. Sun glasses No f. Telescope Yes
c. Windshield Yes g. Theodolite No
Window gloss Yes No h. Other Just with eyes cunided
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 same appearance as the object which you saw.
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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
.when you first saw it. Place a "B"" on the compass where.you last saw the object.
90° 75•
60
45 NW NS
30°
E
15° -15° SW SW
SE S6
2Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "A" at the beginning of the
path, a "s" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course. path, a" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.
was turving as it moved, then sortof tilted was tuuviins as
Moved toward, then backed sway from vewer
2. IF there wcs MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there?.
Draw a picture of he hey were arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction that they were traveling.

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3.Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
No
3. Was anyone else with you at the time you saw the object? (Circle One) Yes No
31.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too? (Circle One) Yes No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses:
BEZLBROE, OHIO
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32. Please give the following information about yourself: .Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME
Last Name First Name Middle Name
ADDRESS BELLBROOK 15305 15305 OHIO OHIO
Street City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE 1.3 SEX
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent.
33. When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
22. ARRIL 1966
Day Month Year
MAJGOTCH FTD DA

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34. Date you completed this questionnaire: 22 APR11966
Day Month Year
Informatin which u eel pertinent and which is not adequately coverd in te speciic points ofhe
questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.

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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):
a. None a. Bright moonlight /
b. A few .Dull.moonlight
Many C. No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember
What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
a Clear sky a. Dry
Hazy 6. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don't remember
10. The object cppeared: (Circle One): 10. The object cppeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid d.As a light
b. Transparent e. Don't remember
c. c. Vapor
tpearedlighwas t ighter than the brightest starsCircl On): If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
a. Brighter c. c.) About the same
b. Dimmer b. Dimmer Don't know Don't know
11.1 Compare brightness to some common object:
The edges of the object were: .
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other
b. Like a bright star
.Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember
Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes Don't know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? es Don't know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes Don't know
e. Change brightness? (Yes 222222 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

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1.Did the objsct move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Den'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: _
17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. Sound DD fln d
.We wish to know the angular size. Hold a match stick at arm's length in line with a known object and note how We wish to know the angular size. Hold a match stick at arm's length in line with a known object and note 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 would have been covered by the match head?
10-12X
Draw a picture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your sketch any details
of the object that you saw such as wings, protrusions, etc., and especially exhaust trails or vapor trails.
Place an crrow beside the drawing to show the direction the object was moving.
lights
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(Circle One) Yes No
IF you answered YES, then how far away would you say it was? Iz mile
22. Where were you located when you saw the object? 23Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
aIn the business section of a city?
a. inside a building b.In the residential section of a city?
b. In a car .In open countryside?
c Outdoors Outdoors .Near an airfield? d. Near an airfield? AO
d. In an airplane (type) In an airplane (type) e. e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country? f. Flying over open country?
f. Other f. Other g. Other
2. IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicle at the time, then complete the following questions:
24.1 What direction were you moving? 24.1 What direction were you moving?( Circle One) ircle One)
North . North c. East c. East e. South g. West
b. Northeast b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
24.2 How fast were you moving? _ _miles per hour.
24.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
25. Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses Yes e. Binoculars No
. Sun glasses Yes f. Telescope No
c. Windshield Yes g. Theodolite Yes No
d. Window glass Yes No h. Other _
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 same appearance as the object which you saw.
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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
when you first saw it. Place a "B" on the compass where you last saw the object.
90° 75
45•
WAS.
30 LOOKING
A O B
EAST
15° SW S5 SE
Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "A at the beginning of the
path, a "3" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.
Draw a picture of how they were arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction that they were traveling.

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.Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
31. Was anyone else with you at the time you saw the object? (Circle One) Yes No)
31.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too? ircle One) Yes No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses:
32. Please give the following information about yourself: 32. Please give the following information about yourself: -
NAME
Last Name First Name Middle Name Middlo Name
ADDRESS WHUPP RD CENIERVILLE, WHUIPP RD CENIERVLLE, 01110
Street City Zone Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE 13 13 SEX MALE
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent.
33. When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
18 APR1L 66 MOTHCK AAD
Day Month Year FRICADS
RC202T 70 FOREION TANOLOCXDIV. DU7YCEE EK
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34. Date you completed this questionnaire: 107 APR l66
Day Month Year
Inat h  prtnt n whics euatv  c po
questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.

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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE· TIME GROUP LOCATION
22 April 66 23/0225Z Centerville, Ohio (3 Witnesses)
3.SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilians Possible (AIRCRAFT) m
4o NUMBER OF OBJECTS Par dat
One One
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ALYSIS
2 - 4 Minutes 2 - 4 Minutes Object appeared as same Object appeared as same brightness as indentifier light indentifier light on an on an
aircraft. There was no moonlight and it was'hazy. Object aircraft. There was no moonlight and it was hazy. Object
b. TYPE OF OBSERVATION TYPE OF OBSERVATION was estimated at about 2 miles fram observer.Kxxx Object
Ground-Visual Ground-Visual was following behind aircraft.
7. COURSE COURSE
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. PHOTOS 6. PHOTOS
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9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
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