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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
DATE: TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
30 Oct. 66 23302 Youngsville, New York one ; with.s
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Astre(Arcturus) Vay Vary no. no. Jt Jt
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS Arcturus was on an azimuth of Arcturus was on an azimuth of 290 degrees and at 290 degrees and an
One elevation of approximately elevation of approximately 8 degrees
LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS AND ANALYSIS
Z 10 minutes 10 minutes .
Observer reported a star like object in the western
6. TYPE 3F OBSERVATION TYPE OF OBSERVATION sky that was like a very bright white light that sky that was like a very bright white light that
Ground Visual seemed to have red anc green lights that were flick- seemed to have red anc green lights that were flick-
ering. Coserver first noticed Coserver first noticed the bright light from the bright light from
7. COURSE an upstairs wind-k. The light disappeared ·slewly be-
slowly NW hind the hill and when it was above the hill it was
moving slightly up and down.
8. PHOTOS 4
Yes The description is consistent with that of an astro-
No nomical observation. Arcturus with a stellar magni-
9. PHYSICAL VIDENCE tude of O.2 is quite visible to the naked eye, and
would have been the brightest light in the western sky.
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FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editions of thls form may be used.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS 4603D AIR BASE GROUP (ADC)
STEWART AIR FORCE BASE, NEW YORK 12550
ATTN OF REPLY TO 23 3 November 1966
4603ODC
SUBJECT. UFO Report
TO: FTD (AFSC)
The attached report is submitted in accordance with paragraph 8,
AFR 80-17.
D. C. BOYD, Lt Col, USAF 1 Atch
Chief, Operations & Training Division UFO Report UFO Report
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A. Description of the Object(s):
tar.
2. Size compared to a know object:
Undertermined
3. Color:
Very Bright white light
4. Number:
One
5. Formation, if more than one:
Not applicable
6. Any discern details:
No.
7. Tail, trail, or size of same compared to size of object(s):
None
8.
None
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B.
1. What first called the attention of observer(s) to the object(s):
She was walking past a window which faced to the West, and r noticed
what appeared to be a birght light over a hill.
2. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) when first observed:
Equipment was not used to determine azimuth and elevation. Object
was seen above a hill which obscurred the horizon.
3. Angle or elevation and d azimuth of object(s) upon disappearance:
The light disappeared behind the hill. It moved slowly from the
Southwest to the West. It moved up and down slightly as it moved
along the top of the hill.

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4. Description of flight path and maneuvers of object(s):
See B 3 above.
5.1 How did the object(s isappear:
See B 3 above.
6. How long (were) the object(s) visible:
about 10 minutes. 2
C. Manner of Observation:
1. Ground visual
2. Optical Aids: None
3.
D.T hting: nting:
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2330Z 30 Oct 1966.
2. I 2. Light conditions:
Very clear moon lit night
E. Location of Observer(s):
In her home looking out a window facing west. Her home is located about
F. Identifying Information o Observer(s): .
1. NNXMMMMC ICivilian:
2. Name: Mrs.
3. Age: 45 to 50
4. Mailing Address: Sullivan County, Youngsville, New York.
5. Occupation: Housewife.
6. Estimate of Reliability:
2

Sightings:
1. Observer(s) account of weather
Clear moon lit night
2. Report from nearest Office:
SURFACE 1506
6000 2420
10000 2430
16000 2630
20000 2680
30000 26115
50000 2670
3. Ceiling:
100φ/-$ No ceiling. No ceiling.
4. 4. Visibility: Visibility:
15
5. Amount of cloud 5. Amount of cloud cover: cover:
Less than 4/10 coverage
6. Thunderstorms in quadrant in which located:
None
7. Vertical .
1.50 per thousand
H. Any Other Unusual ndition:
None
I. Interception or Identification Action Taken:
None
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atmosphere. The slight up and down movement could be caused by the
autokinetic effect that is caused by starring at a light with few other
reference points available.
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WILLIAMJ. ARCHIBAL PTAIN, USAF
Investigating Offical
L. Existence of physical evidence, such as materials and photographs:
None
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