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INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET

Incident No. 200

1. Date and Time of Observation: 17 Oct 48 1610Z

2. Where Sighted: Crescent City, Calif

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

4. Name and Address of Observer: Edgar W. Allen, 3rd and Lauf Ave., Crescent City, Calif.

5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Barber

6. Attention Attracted by: Glint of light

7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1

8. Size of Object(s): 25 feet long

9. Color of Object(s): silver

10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) eggshaped with fine

11. Nature of Luminosity: N/S
(directed beam of light?)

12. Altitude of Object: (5,000 to 25,000 feet) - Mr Allen thought 10,000 ft. (estimated)

13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: 2 miles - was seen laterally at a 60° angle of elevation from horizon

14. Estimated Speed of Object: 300 mph

15. Time in Sight: 2 to 4 minutes

16. Tactics: Made 1 short bank and then reamed course

17. Sound Made by Object(s): none

18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) southerly

19. Apparent Construction: solid construction - like nickel plated

20. Effect on Clouds: None

21. Exhaust Trail (Color of): None

22. Manner of Disappearance: Faded from view

23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: Ceiling: Unlimited - visibility 20 miles

24. Peculiarities Noted: Object shaped like bullet - no wings being noticeable

25. Summary of Incident: (See attached page)