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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD

|  1. DATE | 10-11 January, 1960 | 2. LOCATION | Pacific (30-30N 139-05W)  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  3. DATE-TIME GROUP | Local GMY/04382 | 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION | ☐ Ground-Visual ☑ Air-Visual ☐ Ground-Radar ☐ Air-Intercept Radar  |
|  5. PHOTOS | ☐ Yes ☑ No | 6. SOURCE | Military  |
|  7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION | 12 seconds | 8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS | one  |
|  9. COURSE | S to NE | 10. COMMENTS | Description conforms to that of a slow meteor of the "fireball" type.  |

12. CONCLUSIONS
☐ Was Balloon
☐ Probably Balloon
☐ Possibly Balloon
☐ Was Aircraft
☐ Probably A…

NO12-004:cs
Ser 338

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From: Commandant, Twelfth Naval District (Commander, Central Sector, Western Sea Frontier)
To: Commander Western Sea Frontier
Subj: Unidentified flying object; report of sighting at 110438Z JAN 60 of
Ref: (a) OPNAVINST 3820.9 of 10 Nov 55, same subj

1. A CIRVIS report was originated by the commander of a Navy R7V-1 aircraft, Bureau No. 44051, of VR-7, stationed at U. S. Naval Air Station, Moffett Field, California. This aircraft, under the operational control of Military Air Transport Service, departed Hickam Air Force Base at 102327Z January 1960 f…

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N012-004:cs
Ser 3
1943

Subj: Unidentified flying object; report of sighting at 110438Z JAN 60 of full moon. He further described it as similar to a very bright white light with an irregular edge. He estimated its speed as about one-third that of a falling star. As it moved, the object constantly decreased in size until it disappeared in a position forward and about 30 degrees above the aircraft. The object appeared to move in a straight line during the 10 to 15 seconds it was under observation.

b. Ensign John S. STEWART, USN, 629514, who resides at 808 Iris Avenue, Sunn…

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ND12-004:cs
Ser 398

Subj: Unidentified flying object; report of sighting at 110438Z JAN 60 of
enlisted status, and had reached the rate of AD2 (Aviation Machinist Mate,
Second Class) when he was selected for the RAVCAD Program, which resulted
in his commissioning. Since being assigned to VR-7 in March 1959, he
has progressed adequately professionally and is well regarded by the
members of his squadron, both professionally and personally. He is
somewhat older than most Ensigns, being 29 years old. Lieutenant (jg)
John F. JACKSON, Enlisted Personnel Officer for VR-7, advis…

UFO ANALYSIS SHEET

Location: Pacific 30-30 N 139-05 W
Date: 10/4 Jan 60    Hour (Z): 0438
WX: Clear - Unlimited Vis.
Description: Roughly round in shape, half size of full moon (Approx 1/4"). Very bright light with irregular edges. Object in sight approx. 12 seconds.
Direction of Motion: Generally south to north east.
Satellite: (AFCIN-4F3, Phone 69219)

Astronomical Phenomena (Meteor, Comet, Planet, etc): Probably a meteor of "Fireball" class
Radar Analysis (AFCIN-4E1): N/a
Natural Phenomena (Ball Lightning, etc): Speed too great
Aircraft, Balloons, Airships, etc.: Speed too great
Other:

Ev…