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FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editions of this form may be used.

|  1. DATE - TIME GROUP | 2. LOCATION  |
| --- | --- |
|  27 June 1949 27/07402 | Kirkland AFB, New Mexico  |
|  3. SOURCE Civilian | 10. CONCLUSION AIRCRAFT  |
|  4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS One | No data presented to indicate object could not have been an A/C.  |
|  5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 2 Minutes | 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS Object was slightly larger than the brightest star visible. but slightly more orange. Round. At times object flared up and seemed to have a short, very faint fan-shaped trail. As object slowed, light fa…

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INCIDENT NO. 385

1. Date of Observation 27 June 1949 Date of Interview 27 June 1949
2. Exact Time (local) 0138 - 0140
3. Place of Observation Kirkland AFB, N. M.
4. Position of observer 2nd Floor of Barracks
5. What attracted attention to object Movement
6. Number of objects 1
7. Apparent size Slightly larger than brightest star visible.
8. Color of object Similar to a star, slightly more orange.
9. Shape Round
10. Altitude Approx. 30 degrees at first almost at zenith at disappearance.
11. Direction from observer First seen 250° Last seen 11
12. Distance from observer Unable t…

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Name and address of observer: ~~17th District OSI~~
Kirkland AFB, New Mexico

Occupation and hobbies: Clerk Typist, Security Div., 17th Dist. OSI

Comments of Interrogator relative to intelligence and character of observer(s):
For original report, See Incident 382.

NARRATIVE SUMMARY:

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1. Date of Observation 27 June 1949 Date of Interview 27 June 1949
2. Exact time of observation (local) 0138 to 0140
3. Place of Observation: Kirtland AFB, N.M. (Map Coordinates)
4. Position of observer (air, car, bldg, location of - give details): Second floor, Barracks T-458, south window
5. What attracted attention to object: Movement
6. Number of objects and sketch of formation or grouping: One
7. Apparent size (compare to known object, i.e., sun, moon, thumb or fist at arms length): Slightly larger th…

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17. Trail (color, length, width, persistence, etc.)
At times object flared up and seemed to have a short, very faint, fan-shaped trail

18. Luminosity (visible by reflection, incandescent, other - degree of brilliance):
Self luminous

19. Projections (fins, wings, rods, antennae, canopies, etc.):
None

20. Maneuvers (turns, climbs, dives, etc. - sketch of flight path):
Object slowed down, apparently, and light faded; then as speed increased the light would flare up and the faint trail would be visible

21. Manner of disappearanc…

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