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This NICAP compilation gathers Air Force Project Blue Book and related records on a 24 April 1949 sighting three miles north of Arrey, New Mexico, where a balloon crew from White Sands Proving Ground tracked a white ellipsoid object with a theodolite for about 60 seconds. It includes the observer's statement, a Project 10073 record card concluding UNIDENTIFIED, a 17 May 1949 OSI special inquiry report from Kelly AFB, and a completed investigation questionnaire. It also contains extracts from the Project Grudge report, including Dr. Hynek's incident index.
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GUIDE TO INVESTIGATION (Cont'd) Incident No. ___ 21. Manner of disappearance: Grow smaller rapidly then disappeared. 22. Effect on clouds No alouds. No effect. 23. Additional information concerning object: See report 24. Weather conditions and light at time of sighting: Clear except for 1/10 cumulus to west, no dust, bright desert day. 25. Name and address of observer Minneapolis, Minn. Occupation and hobbies: Chemical engineer, Meteorological Training (equipment, balloons) Number Balloon Crew, Hobby: Astronomy. Comments of interrogator relative to intelligence and character of observer (chook neighbors, police dept, FBI records, employer, etc.) Did observer wear glasses, especially polaroid glasses at time of sighting, or was object viewed through canopy, window, or other transparent material?
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