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INCIDENT SUMMARY FORM

Incident No. 175a

1. Date and Time of Observation: 23 Sept 45

0930

2. Where Sighted: Santa Fe, N. M.

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

4. Name and Address of Observer: Mr John C. Fairchild

5. Occupation and/or hobbies: Building Superintendent

6. Attention Attracted by: drawing, mechanical inclinations also woodworking & photography
Glint of light

7. Number of Object(s) Seen: 1

8. Size of Object(s): 150 - 200 feet estimated size

9. Color of Object(s): bright silvery object

10. Shape (Sketch if Possible) oblong egg shape

11. Nature of Luminosity: saw just a silver streak
(directed beam of light?)

12. Altitude of Object: 30,000 feet
(estimated)

13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer: 7 miles

14. Estimated Speed of Object: 700 or 800 MPH

15. Time in Sight: M/S

16. Tactics: Straight course

17. Sound Made by Object(s): None

18. Direction of Flight of Object(s): Northeast - Southwest

19. Apparent Construction: Unknown

20. Effect on Clouds: Clear sky

21. Exhaust Trail Color of): Bluish appearance to rear

22. Manner of Disappearance: Faded from view

23. Weather Conditions at Time of Sighting: CAVU

24. Peculiarities Noted: Sort of a sunflower shape at the end of object seemed to be apart from object but close on its tail

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