Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card — Ain Sefra, Algeria, 12 August 1952
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A railroad agent in Ain Sefra, Algeria, reported a luminous, fire-like object moving east to west on August 12, 1952. The object appeared to increase in size, turn red, and explode without sound.
This document is a Project 10073 record card detailing a sighting that occurred on the night of August 12, 1952, in Ain Sefra, Algeria. The primary witness, identified as a railroad agent, reported observing a ball of fire that appeared suddenly against a background of clouds. The object was described as racing across the sky from east to west, leaving behind a luminous pink trail. The witness noted that the object appeared to increase in volume before stopping suddenly, turning bright red, and seemingly exploding. Despite the visual intensity of the event, the observer reported hearing no noise. The report includes a reference to a previous case from July 16, 1952, in Rabat, French Morocco. The document is classified as Restricted and includes a distribution list indicating interest from the State, Navy, Air, and FBI agencies.
Ball of fire leaving a luminous pink trail. Obj. stopped suddenly, became bright red and seemed to explode, but observer did not hear any noise.
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