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INCIDENT SUMMARY REPORT

Incident No. 189

1. Date and Time of Observation: 22 Sept 1948 about 1530 hours

2. Where Sighted: Near Turner AF Base, Albany, Ga

3. Observer's Position: Air - while acting as co-pilot (i. e., ground, air, control tower, etc.)

4. Name and Address of Observer: Lt Martin G. Rubisch, Eglin Auxiliary Fld 12, Eglin AF Base, Fla.

5. Occupation and/or Hobbies: Asst Combat Operations Officer - Co-pilot motion of

6. Attention Attracted by: an approaching object

7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1

8. Size of Object(s): Size of a radio-controlled model plane (5 to 10 ft)

9. Color of Object(s): metallic and shiny

10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) Undetermined

11. Nature of Luminosity: N/S - apparently none (directed beam of light)

12. Altitude of Object: Between 1500 and 2000 ft (estimated)

13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: ~1/2 mile horizontally Approximately 500' laterally.

14. Estimated Speed of Object: about 250 MPH

15. Time in Sight: ~3 seconds

16. Tactics: Level flight

17. Sound Made by Object(s): Unknown

18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): 335°

19. Apparent Construction: Metallic

20. Effect on Clouds: N/S - CAVU

21. Exhaust Trail (Color of): N/S

22. manner of Disappearance: N/S

23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: CAVU

24. Peculiarities Noted: No wings or rudder

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