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INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET

Incident No. 231

1. Date and Time of Observation: 1 Jan 48 1:25 A.M. & 1:30 A.M.

2. Where Sighted: Abilene, Texas

3. Observer's Position: ground
(i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)

4. Name and Address of Observer: Mr A. Schroeder, 1109 Highland Ave
Abilene, Texas

5. Occupation and/or hobbies: M/S

6. Attention Attracted by: glow on the horizon - due west of Abilene, Texas
(direction of White Sands Proving Grounds)

7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1

8. Size of Object(s): M/S

9. Color of Object(s): Bright blue green

10. Shape (Sketch if Possible): Like bell with a fan-shaped glow surrounding

11. Nature of Luminosity: Like flare
(directed beam of light?)

12. Altitude of Object: M/S - observed on the horizon
(estimated)

13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: M/S - could not be estimated

14. Estimated Speed of Object: No apparent speed

15. Time in Sight: 2 seconds

16. Tactics: - remained stationary

17. Sound made by Object(s): No sound

18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): No flight perceived

19. Apparent Construction: flare-like

20. Effect on Clouds: Clear sky

21. Exhaust Trail (Color of): Fan-shaped glow seemed to surround the object

22. Manner of Disappearance: M/S

23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: Clear sky

24. Peculiarities Noted: See

25. Summary of Incident: (over)
(See attached page)