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INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET

Incident No. 215

1. Date and Time of Observation: 3 Dec 1948 2015

2. Where Sighted: Fairfield-Suisun AF Base, Calif - north of field

3. Observer's Position: control tower (thru 8-power binoculars) (i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)

4. Name and Address of Observer: Control Tower personnel

5. Occupation and/or hobbies: control tower personnel

6. Attention Attracted by: N/S

7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1

8. Size of Object(s): 1 to 2 feet in diameter

9. Color of Object(s): bright light

10. Shape (Sketch if Possible): Circular

11. Nature of Luminosity: like a ramp flood light (directed beam of light?)

12. Altitude of Object: When first sighted: 1 to 2,000 ft - climbed to (estimated) 20,000 feet

13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: N/S

14. Estimated Speed of Object: 400 to 500 MPH

15. Time in Sight: N/S

16. Tactics: Began rapid climb but erratic - like change to pace

17. Sound Made by Object(s): no sound heard

18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): climbed toward southeast

19. Apparent Construction: similar to a ramp floodlight

20. Effect on Clouds: N/S

21. Exhaust Trail (Color of): none

22. Manner of Disappearance: N/S

23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: 15 miles visibility, wind west at 5 mph

24. Peculiarities Noted: Intensity of the light

25. Summary of Incident: (See attached page)