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PUZ 016/23
FM RESCUE CO-ORDINATION CENTRE VICTORIA
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INOF RCCPUCX/NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL FOR RADIO AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DIVISION ONT
UNCLAS RCC 113
A. Date/Time: 220845Z April 22, 1976
B. Weather/Atmospheric Conditions: Clear
C. Prime Witness(es): Constable ---, Terrace RCMP
D. Location: Highway 16, Approximately 6 miles west of Terrace
E. Other Witness(es): None
F. Description: Red flashing light first appeared two miles ahead of the RCMP which was heading west on Highway 16. As the car rounded curve the light was observed off to the left of the highway and about 100 yards above the trees. A bright flash on the RCMPs car windshield temporarily blinded the constable and then disappeared. The constable was unable to see any shapes or color other than the red light.
G. Duration: 4 minutes.
H. Other Information: Constable searched the area right after the sighting and again the next morning with no results. No airplanes reported missing or overdue.
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Report N76/018 000061 and 000062 Reel T-1742