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|  1. DATE TIME GROUP | 2. LOCATION  |
| --- | --- |
|  26 Jul 49 27/0002 | Aug. 1, Kent.  |
|  3. SOURCE | 10. CONCLUSION  |
|  Civilian | Other (GROUND/SEARCH LIGHTS)  |
|  4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS |   |
|  N/A |   |
|  5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION | 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS  |
|  1 Hour | Observer sighted a shaft of light in the sky at regular intervals during a one hour period at night.  |
|  6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION |   |
|  Ground-Visual |   |
|  7. COURSE |   |
|  N/A |   |
|  8. PHOTOS |   |
|  ☐ Yes ☑ No |   |
|  9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE |   |
|  ☐ Yes ☑ No |   |

FORM
FTD SEP 53 0-329 (TDE) …

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MCIAXS/GWT/amc
MC IAXS

Mr. [redacted]
Augusta, Kentucky

Dear [redacted]:

Receipt of your communication, dated 26 July 1940, is respectfully acknowledged by this Headquarters.

While the information submitted does not contain sufficient detail to enable a positive identification, a marked similarity exists between the appearance of a searchlight beam and the phenomenon reported.

Searchlights capable of projecting a beam in the manner described are often employed at carnivals, fairs, and other public gatherings.

Your action in writing this Headquarters regarding this matter is appreciat…

Augusta, Ky. July 26

Sirs -

Could it be that the light riding in the sky last evening from 9 till 10th, then the tall moving shaft of light, be experiments from Wright Field?

We are 45 miles up the Ohio river from Cincinnati.

Sincerely,

Augusta
Kentucky