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|  PROJECT 10073 RECORD  |   |
| --- | --- |
|  1. DATE - TIME GROUP | 2. LOCATION  |
|  7 March 49 08/0110Z | Window Rock, Arizona  |
|  3. SOURCE | 10. CONCLUSION  |
|  Civilian | Astro (METEOR)  |
|  4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS | 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS  |
|  One | Observer sighted what appeared to be a sphere moving at a high rate of speed in a straight path. It seemed to have a red fire at the center with blue at the edges. It was heading North leaving a slight trail. Object was seen for a few seconds.  |
|  5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION |   |
|  608 seconds |   |
|  6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION |  …

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GUIDE TO INVESTIGATION (Cont'd)		Incident No. 1

21.	Manner of disappearance: Disintegrated.

22.	Effect on clouds: None.

23.	Additional information concerning object: Disintegration was progressive.

24.	Weather conditions and light at time of sighting: Clear - half-hour before sunset.

Name and address of observer: Gallup, New Mexico.

Occupation and hobbies: Indian Trader.

Comments of Interrogator relative to intelligence and character of observer (Check neighbors, police dept., FBI records, employer, etc.): Witness is a man of excellent character.

Did observer wear glasses…

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GUIDE TO INVESTIGATION
UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL OBJECTS
Incident No. 201

1. Date of Observation 7 Mar 49 Date of Interview 18 April 1949
2. Exact time of observation (local) 1810 hours.
3. Place of Observation: Window Rock, Arizona.
(Map Coordinates)
4. Position of observer (air, car, bldg, location of - give details:)
Car
5. What attracted attention to object: Moving object itself.
6. Number of objects and sketch of formation or grouping: One.
7. Apparent size (compare to known …

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HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS

452.1 AKADB 25 April 1949

SUBJECT: Aerial Phenomena

TO: Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio
ATTN: M.C.I.

1. Reference letter, Director of Intelligence, General Staff, United States Army, CSSID 452.1, 25 March 1948, subject, "Unconventional Aircraft," and to Control No. A-1917.

2. Inclosed report re moving object observed at Window Rock, Arizona, 7 March 1948, submitted by Commanding Officer, Wingate Ordnance Depot, Gallup, New Mexico, is forwarded for your information and any…

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DATE: 4-28-43
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INFORMATION: E-87316

RECORDS MAIL TO: CG AMC MTN: MOI

RECORD TITLE: FOGWIN NAVY FT 2nd EQUATION TAX TO: CG AMC MTN: MOI

FROM: FOGWIN NAVY FT 2nd EQUATION TAX TO: CG AMC MTN: MOI

REQ. NO. 119394

DESCRIPTION, DATES AND SUBJECT:
LTR 4-25 (2-22) Aerial Phenomena

INCLOSURES:
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7 Mar 49
INCIDENT NO. 18 April 49

1. Date of Observation 1310 Date of Interview
2. Exact Time (local) Window Rock, Arizona
3. Place of Observation Auto
4. Position of observer moving object
5. What attracted attention to object. One
6. Number of objects 3 ft dia.
7. Apparent size Red (fire) in center, shading to blue at edge.
8. Color of object Sphere.
9. Shape 40 - 45°.
10. Altitude East.
11. Direction from observer 1-1/2 miles.
12. Distance from observer North.
13. Direction of flight of object(s) 8-8 seconds.
14. Time in sight 200-300 MPH
15. Speed
16. Sound and odor Very …

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Incident: 301

Name and address of observer
Occupation and hobbies: Box, Galley, New Mexico
Indian trader.

Comments of Interrogator relative to intelligence and character of observer(s):
Witness is of excellent character.

NARRATIVE SUMMARY:

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