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CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS

1. Date Between 15th & 20th Aug 7

2. Time 2130 MST

INCIDENT: 135 3. Location Rapid City AF Base, Weaver, S.D.

4. Name of observer Maj Elmer H. Hammer, J. (AO-46014)

5. Occupation of observer Intel Officer 28th Bombardment Group (VR)

6. Address of observer Rapid City AF Base Weaver, S. D.

7. Place of observation Weaver, S. D.

8. Number of objects 12 (Approx)

9. Distance of object from observer 4 miles

10. Time in sight N/S

11. Altitude 10,000 ft to approx 6,000 ft.

12. Speed 500 MPH +

13. Direction of flight Approached first from NW then turn to right and disappeared in SW

14. Tactics tight diamond-shaped formation

15. Sound no noise heard

16. Size Length: 100+ ft estimate

17. Color Yellowish-white - brilliant

18. Shape Elliptical

19. Odor detected N/S

20. Apparent construction N/S

21. Exhaust trails None

22. Weather conditions Clear, no clouds, stars visible, wind, calm visibility 30+

23. Effect on clouds none

24. Sketches or photographs Sketches

25. Manner of disappearance Disappeared on a SW heading

26. Remarks There appears to be minor discrepancies as to speed and altitude in the report given verbally to Glasebrook and 1 tr to this Hq f/Maj Hammer

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