UFO case file · UFO-26575
TOKYO JAPAN reported light formation observation — August 1, 1952
TOKYO JAPAN, Japan
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The text indicates that two meteor-type objects flashed across the sky and separated into two parts. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING: Meteor type objects flashed across sky, separated into two parts. The diagram shows the orientation and position of the observed object in relation to the observer. It includes annotations describing the visual characteristics of the object, such as its orange-colored body, blue-rimmed white light, and the observed separation between the main body and an orange-colored ball. TECH G-1053 INCLOSURE # 2 Appeared directly under the moon Azimuth of 350° Orange-colored powder Light yellow White blue rim Orange-colored ball Azimuth of 350° At the last moment, orange-colored ball came off slowly, and is the original flying object and both dimensions, at the same time their separation. The image shows an Air Intelligence Information Report from Project Blue Book, containing a detailed textual description of a sighting of a baseball-shaped unidentified flying object over Tokyo, Japan on August 5, 1952. 200-5, subject: Unidentified Flying Objects Reporting, dated 10 September 1952, paragraph 7, sub-paragraph e, the following information is submitted: (1) Description- Shape - A baseball-shaped object with a light trail similar to that of a large shooting star. Color - When first observed, the color was light orange and yellow, but changed into white with a bluish tinge, and at the last moment changed to orange just prior to its separating into two. Maneuver - The object flew almost in a straight line, but had a slight change in direction. Location of Object: The object flew from West to East horizontally approximately 260 to 290 from the observer. This statement by him, but that other people in the Tokyo Area also observed the same sighting. AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT COUNTRY: Japan SUBJECT: Unidentified flying object DATE OF OBSERVATION: 1 August 1952 LOCATION: Tokyo, Japan SUMMARY: This report contains details of an unidentified flying object observed over Tokyo, Japan on 1 August 1952.
Recorded details
- Local time
- 260
- Craft description
- Light Formation; Reported object in TOKYO JAPAN reported light formation observation — August 1, 1952
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