(Project Blue Book , U.S. Air Force, Washington , D.C. )
Source: NICAP.org
Quote from the document:
“Observer Navy Comdr, driving vehicle & noticed Navy a/c landing,
sighted object below one of the a/c. Obj was falling & motion seemed
erratic. However, object descended at a steady rate. White in color highly
polished surface. Was definitely reflecting sunlight. Change from white to a
reddish-brown color & suddenly accelerated to a tremendous speed. Object
left a short brown vapor trail.”
Project Blue Book listed the case as “Unknown.”
Wikipedia article: “Marine Corps Air Station Miramar”:
Wikipedia article: “North American FJ-2/-3 Fury”:
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