Jimmy Carter sighting report to IUFOB

IUFOB, Tuesday, September 18, 1973
Le formulaire d'origine
Le formulaire d'origine
  1. NameJimmy Carter
    AddressState Capitol Atlanta
    Telephone(404) 656-1776
    OccupationGovernor
    Birth Date
    Education
    Special TrainingGraduate Nuclear Physics
    Military ServiceMarine U.S
    TimeAMPM7:15Time ZoneEST
  2. Date of Observation
  3. Locality of observationLeary, Georgia
  4. How long did you see the object? _____ hours 10-12 minutes _____ seconds
  5. Please describe weather conditions and the type of sky; i.e., bright daylight, highttime, dusk, etc.Shortly after dark
  6. Position of the Sun or Moon in relation to the object and to youNot in sight
  7. If seen at night, twilight, or dawn, were the stars or Moon visible?Stars
  8. Were there more than one object?No
    If so, please tell how many, and draw a sketch of what you saw, indicating direction of movement, if any.
  9. Please describe the object(s) in detail. For instance, did it (they) appear solide, or only as a source of light; was it revolving, etc? Please use additional sheets of paper, if necessary.
  10. Was the object(s) brighter than the background of the sky ? Yes
  11. If so, compare the brightness with the Sun, Moon, headlights, etc.At one time bright as Moon
  12. Did the object(s)
    1. Appear to stand still at any time?Yes
    2. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time?
    3. Break up into parts or explode?
    4. Give off smoke?
    5. Leave any visible trail?
    6. Drop anything?
    7. Change Brightness?Yes
    8. Change shape?Size
    9. Change Color?Yes
  13. Did the object(s) at any time pass in front of, or behind of, anything? If so please elaborate giving distance, size, etc, if possible: No.
  14. Was there any wind? No
  15. Did you observe the object(s) through an optical instrument or other aid, windshield, windowpane, storm window, screening, etc? No What?
  16. Did the object(s) have any sound? No What kind? How loud?
  17. Please tell if the object's) was (were) --
    1. Fuzzy or blurred.
    2. Like a bright star.
    3. Sharply outlined? Yes
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    Was the object --
    1. Self-luminous? Yes
    2. Dull finish?
    3. Reflecting?
    4. Transparent?
  19. Did the object(s) rise or fall while in motion? Came close, moved away, came close, then moved away
  20. Tell the apparent size of the object(s) when compared with the following held at arm's length: About same as Moon, maybe a little smaller
    1. Pinhead
    2. Pea
    3. Dime
    4. Nickel
    5. Half dollar
    6. Silver dollar
    7. Grange
    8. Grapefruit
    9. Larger
      Or, if easier, give apparent size in inches on a ruler held at arm's length.
  21. How did you happen to notice the object(s)? 10 or 12 men watched it. Brightness attracted us.
  22. Where were you and what were you doing at the time? Outdoors waiting for a meeting to begin at 9:30 pm
  23. How did the object(s) disappear from view? Il s'éloigna then disappeared.
  24. Compare the speed of the object(s) with a piston or jet aircraft at the same apparent altitude.
  25. Were there conventional aircraft in the location at the time or immediately afterwards? If so, please elaborate.
  26. Please estimate the distance of the object(s) ? Difficult. Entre 300 m et 1 km.
  27. What was the elevation of the object(s) in the sky? About 30° above horizon.
  28. Names and addresses of other witnesses, if any. 10 members of Leary Ga. Lions Club
  29. Please draw a map of the locality of the observation showing north; your position; the direction from which the object(s) appeared and disappeared from view; the direction of its course over the area; roads, towns, villages, railroads, and other landmarks within a mile. Please use extra sheet for map and attach to form. Appeared from west - about 30 ° up
  30. Is there an airport, military, governmental, or research installation in the area? No.
  31. Have you seen other objects of an unidentified nature? If so, please describe these observations, using a separate sheet of paper. No
  32. Please enclose photographs, motion pictures, news clippings, notes of radio or television programs (include time, station and gate, if possible) regarding this or similar observations, or any other background material. We will return the material to you. --
  33. Were you interrogated by Air Force investigations? By any other federal, state county, or local officials? If so, please state the name and rank or title of the agent, his office, and details as to where and when the questioning took place.
    Were you asked or told not to reveal or discuss the incident? If so, were there reasons of official orecas mentioned? Please elaborate carefully.
  34. If indule line permission to quote your name in connection after this reasat, this action will encourage other responses by citizens to report similar observations to the IUFOB. However, if you refuse, we will hold your name confidential. Please note your choice by checking the proper statement by or. In any case, please fill in all parts of the form, for due can confidential files. Thank you for your cooperation.
    You may use my name. Please keep my name confidential.
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