Francis
Ridge:
Not listed in either BB Unknown list,
original or updated, this incident is listed as #2 in the LaPaz/OSI
catalog of events. It is Incident 225. Colonel Hayes first
observed an
unusual aerial phenomena during
the latter part of 1947. This occurred in the vicinity of Vaughn, NM.
The phenomena appeared approximately 400-500 ft above the ground when
first observed and was descending slowly and steadily in a vertical
manner toward the earth. It appeared slightly larger than a basketball,
bright white in color like a miniature sun. At a point approximately
200 feet above the surface of the earth, the object appeared to explode
although no noise was apparent. By this time the Colonel had stopped
his automobile and had gotten out to watch the object. The explosion or
disintegration appeared to be taking place some 40 to 60 yards distant
and still no noise was noticed. At this time the fragments assumed a
fiery red color and descended toward earth like numerous sparks being
extinguished before touching the ground. At the time Col Hayes was dn
Highway 60, near a railroad and separated from the vicinity where the
fragments were landing by a fence. He did not cross the fence or
investigate further.
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