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INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET

Incident No. 202

1. Date and Time of Observation: 8 Nov 45 1850 EST

2. Where Sighted: Newark AF Base, Newark, N. J. 40° 42' N 74° 10' W

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

4. Name and Address of Observer: Edmund J. Cieck, 105-44 Liverpool St, Jamaica, Long Island

5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Civilian Dispatcher, Newark AF Base. Regular participant in Reserve flying activities. Former Capt, USAFR.

6. Attention Attracted by: Was preparing to scan the sky when object was observed

7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1

8. Size of Object(s): Same relative diameter as the moon but with little or no depth (thickness)

9. Color of Object(s): pale luminous - 1/3 brightness of moon

10. Shape (Sketch if Possible): disc - round with little or no depth

11. Nature of Luminosity: Appeared as luminous object (directed beam of light?)

12. Altitude of Object: 5,000 to 6,000 ft (estimated)

13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: Appeared at 45° angle above horizon.

14. Estimated Speed of Object: 800 MPH

15. Time in Sight: one second or less

16. Tactics: made arc toward south southeast - performed comparatively horizontal flight

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

18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): south southeast

19. Apparent Construction: N/S - luminous

20. Effect on Clouds: N/S

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

22. Manner of Disappearance: Passed out of sight over another hanger.

23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: Moonlit night - clear

24. Peculiarities Noted: Object seemed to have no depth and maintained a steady luminosity

25. Summary of Incident: (over)
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