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Balloon and parachute mystery found by Uintas group
In the Uintas a 4050 foot diameter balloon and a parachute were found near Painter and Atwood Basins at about 12,000 feet. Equipment included aviation gasoline, antenna wire, electrical instruments and a danger sign. The gear, marked US government property, appears to be aeronautical research instruments. The finders turned the items over to Ranger George. the equipment was to be protected and reported to General Miy Aeronautical Research Laboratories in Minnesota.
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Henry Schafermeyer
Frank Felich
Ken Stringham
George Walkup
Forest Ranger
Painter and
Atwood
al Tag
General Miy Aeronautical Research Laboratories
Minnapolis 13
Minnesota
George
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