(Project Blue Book, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.)
Source: Fold3.com, Lindon, Utah
Quotes from the document:
“White oval shaped object (light) traveled at
noticeable speed on straight course on a 240° heading. Obj appeared to change
from white to red as if atmosphere had something to do with it as it gained
altitude. Obj then took up a 160° heading gaining speed until it appeared as
falling star falling to the earth.”
“1. Too long for a meteor.
2. No a/c were
reported in area.”
“SOURCE: AF PILOT & RADAR OBS”
The case is listed as “Unknown.”
Wikipedia article: “Ladd Army Airfield”:
Ladd Army Airfield (called Ladd Air Force Base in
1952) is located in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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(ufocasebook.com image)
Ladd Army Airfield, about 1943 (text by Wikipedia)
(tageo.com photo)