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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD

|  1. DATE | 2. LOCATION | 12. CONCLUSIONS  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  2 Nov 1963 | ST PETER, ILLINOIS Boan Blossom, Indiana | ☐ Was Balloon ☐ Probably Balloon ☐ Possibly Balloon  |
|  3. DATE-TIME GROUP Local 5/20 GMT 02/0716Z 02/0720Z | 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION ☐ Ground-Visual ☐ Ground-Rader ☑ Air-Visual ☐ Air-Intercept Rader | ☐ Was Aircraft ☐ Probably Aircraft ☐ Possibly Aircraft  |
|  5. PHOTOS ☐ Yes ☑ No | 6. COURSE Eastern Airlines (Civilians) | ☐ Was Astronomical Meteor ☐ Probably Astronomical ☐ Possibly Astronomical  |
|  7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION Not Given 3 SEC…

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OI
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH
INCOMING
AP IN : 8625 (2 Nov 63) G/ab Page 1 of 2 Pages
ACTION: NIN-9
INFO : XOP-1, XOPX-4, SAP-OS-3, DIA-25, DIA(CIIC)-2, JCS-35, OSD-15
SMB A131 ARMY-2, NAVY-2, CMC-8, NSA-7 (114)
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***YY RUEAHQ
DE RUCIAH 26 02/0936Z
ZNR
Y 020830Z
FM 30TH NORAD REGION TRUAX FLD WISC
TO RUWGAL 3/C INCN GRAD ENT AF B CGLO
RUEQUH/COMDR EASTERN SEA FRONTIER NEW YORK
RUEAHQ/CHIEF OF STAFF USAF WASHINGTON DC
RCCSC/RCAF AIR DEFENSE COMMAND CANAIRDEF ST HUBERT MONTREAL CAN
RCEGC/CANADIAN FLAG OFFICER ATLANTIC COAST CANFLAGANT H…

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH
UNCLASSIFIED MESSAGE
INCOMING

AP IN: 8625 (2 Nov 63) Page 2 of 2 Pages

NNNN

2. EASTERN AIRLINE #119 ALT 33,000 FT.
INDIANA STATE POLICE
DELTA AIRLINE #82 ALT 35,000 FT.
YAM 42SSAC 135 ALT 7,000 FT.

3. (A) 1 METEROITE
(B) UNUSUALLY BRIGHT METERITE CHANGING COLOR TO A GOLD HAZE, TURNING INTO A FIRE TRAIL.

4. TIME 0716Z ALT OVER 37,000 FT.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D) OVER TOWN OF BEAN BLOSSOM INDIANA SOUTH OF INDIANA-POLIS.
(E)

5. OVER 37,000 FT. APPEARED TO BE DESCENDING

6. NOTE: Adv cy del to XOPX, NIN & DIA BR
BR
Retransmitted to CIA per AFHQ 139…

November 16, 1963 A.D.

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
U F O Laboratories
Dayton, Ohio

Gentlemen:

I am writing this letter for two reasons, to give and to receive information. I would like to report on an event of a week or so ago, and also to inquire about two investigations that you are making or have made in Wayne County Illinois.

I was driving south on Route 185, 2 miles Northwest of St. Peter, Illinois. At approximately 1:20 AM, Saturday November 2, 1963 A.D., through my windshield, I observed an object fall from the sky. I noted that it did NOT have a tail, so I dismissed natural fal…

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Finally, I would like to ask about the object turned over to Planning Officer William McPherson my a Mr. on or about October 31, 1963.

a) What does the object appear to be of now?
b) What does the object appear to have been made of before re-entry?
c) Have you bisected the object?
d) What was the interior made of?
e) Was any gold present?
f) Were there any remains of resinous compounds inside?
g) Were any calcium and/or silicon compounds present?
h) What is its specific gravity?
i) Does it have any characteristic symmetrical markings and/or is there any form of patterns on the exterior o…

HEADQUARTERS
FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
AIR FORCE SYSTEMS COMMAND
MOTOR STATES AIR FORCE
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO

REPLY TO
ATTN OF: TDEW

SUBJECT: Request for UFO Information

2 DEC 1963

(19) Hq USAF SAF-OIPS (Mrs Gaiser)
Wash 25 D C

1. Reference the attached letter from [redacted] dated 16 Nov 63, requesting information on unidentified flying objects.

2. [redacted] sighting was undoubtedly a meteor. The meteors without tails are quite common. Also, the colors are consistent with a meteor sighting as is the duration of three seconds. Satellite decays are ruled out for the fol…

4. The object, found in the creek bed by Mr. [redacted], was turned over to the officials from Scott AFB. At this time it was determined that it was not radioactive. Mr. [redacted] is aware of this fact. Specific answers to questions in paragraph 4 of his letter are as follows:

a. The object is a rock.
b. It has never been in outer space.
c. Yes, we have bisected the object.
d. The interior is made of silicon compounds.
e. No gold was present.
f. There were no remains of resinous compounds inside.
g. Yes, there were calcium and silicon compounds present.
h. No test was made to determine its s…

Case D.N.R. 1963
St. Peter, Illinois

December 6, 1963

Dear Mr. [redacted]

Referring to your letter of November 16, 1963, and in particular to your plea for brevity, etc., we submit the following information:

Your sighting was undoubtedly a meteor. Meteors without tails are quite common. Also, the colors are consistent with a meteor sighting as is the duration of three seconds. Satellite decays are ruled out for the following obvious reasons:

a. All satellite decays have an easterly component, i.e., northeast or southeast;

b. Decay is characterized by a breaking up of the object and color…