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UFO case file · UFO-32475

Misawa AB Japan reported close encounter — June 1963

CE1Japan1963-06-01

Misawa AB Japan, Japan

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Case description

On or during June 1963, at or near Misawa AB Japan, Japan, the source reports the following sequence: BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING: Ground Observer reported a light, moving as if landing, appeared and disappeared suddenly. Object at 2000 ft., size of a VX balloon, moved in straight line with sudden acceleration upward. Disappeared after 10 seconds after repeated sighting. TROPOPSPHERE 43,000* 0415* NO REPORTED OR OBSERVED TRAFFIC AT TIME OF SIGHTING. HOWEVER, THE INTENSITY ON THE REPORTED LIGHT SOURCE INCOMING AP IN : 58036 (13 JUN 63) PAGE FOUR RUAUAF 146 DOES NO COINCIDE WITH THE ABOVE CIRCUMSTANCES.

Recorded details

Local time
1200
Coordinate precision
LOCALITY
Date precision
MONTH_ONLY

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