U.S. Air Force Analysis of Flying Objects in the United States, 101-172

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CHECK-LIST - IDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS

Incident # 163

1. Date 22 July 48

2. Time hour before dark

3. Location Van Nuys, Calif

4. Name of observer Capt. Henry Glover & wife (Ord-Res)

5. Occupation of observer Ordnance Reserve Officer

6. Address of observer 8531 Variel Ave., Canoga Park, Calif

7. Place of observation Van Nuys, Calif.

8. Number of objects 1

9. Distance of object from observer 2000ft overhead

10. Time in sight N/S about an hour

11. Altitude great height

12. Speed N/S

13. Direction of flight toward the sun from the East or West E to W

14. Tactics traveled a vertical arc of about 25° or more

15. Sound N/S

16. Size of weather balloon at 2000 ft

17. Color bluish luminescence like fluorescent lamp which gradually changed to orange color at dusk

18. Shape round tending to spherical

19. Odor detected N/S

20. Apparent construction N/S

21. Exhaust trails N/S

22. Weather conditions CAVU ground temperature 70-75°

23. Effect on clouds N/S

24. Sketches or photographs None

25. Manner of disappearance snapped off like a lamp when you throw switch

26. Remarks: (Over)