23 Nov 1948 - Vaughn, New Mexico, USA
23 November 1948 22:00
Vaughn, New Mexico, USA

Colonel Hayes observes ball of light, descending vertically, which burst 100-200 feet from the ground. Explanation: Flare.

AFOSI Summary:

Time: App 2200; Number of Observers: 1; Reliability: good; Area: Vaughn, New Mexico; Altitude: 400' - 500'; Course: descending slowly in vertical manner; Color: bright white; Sound: none; Shape: round; Size: larger than basketball; Speed: descending slowly; Disappearance: exploded.


One ball was observed.
Hynek rating: CE1: Close Encounters of the First Kind
Vallee rating: CE1: UFO comes within 500 feet of the witness, but no after effects are suffered by the witness or the surrounding area.
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