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UFO case file · UFO-29354

Almofordo reported light formation observation — October 5, 1957

CE1United States1957-10-05

Almofordo, New Mexico, United States

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Case description

It was observed for approximately 10-15 minutes before disappearing from view. No sound was reported. Text from the document: ALMAGORDO, NEW MEXICO 5031 FORM 14 BLUE BOOK 6 OCTOBER 1957 ALLEGED SIGHTING OF UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT OVER HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, NEW MEXICO ON 5 OCTOBER 1957 The image appears to show a black and white photograph of the night sky with a clouds or smoke-like formation. Path of Objects: Moved slowly, erratic motion G. Lehmkuhl, reported seeing a large, elongated cloud-like formation in the sky over Alamogordo, New Mexico, on 6 October 1957 at approximately 2000 hours. The object moved slowly and erratically, and was visible for about 15 minutes before disappearing.

Recorded details

Local time
2030 hours
Craft description
Light Formation
Coordinate precision
LOCALITY
Date precision
EXACT_DAY

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