342_HS1-416511228_319.1 Flying Discs 1949

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7. Appearance of object:

a. Color:

Object was a colorless white light.

b. Shape (sketch if possible):

Round light 30 inches in diameter.

c. Apparent construction (translucent):

Looked like a searchlight with the light intensity of a runway light.

d. Size:

(1) Estimated Size:

Approximately 30 inches diameter.

(2) Size as it appeared from observer's view: (Compared to known object)

About the size of a 30" diameter searchlight.

8. Direction of flight:

NNW to SSE

9. Tactics or maneuvers:

a. Vertical ascent or descent, horizontal, oscillating, fluttering evasive, aggressive, erratic, etc.

Came over horizon from altitude of 500 to 1000 feet and when opposite the control tower seemed to slow down then climbed to about 3,000 feet, seemed to hesitate again and then climbed almost vertically out of sight at an altitude estimated to be 20,000 feet. See description contained in statement in paragraph 8 of the General section below.

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