[meteorite-list] Question about find in Ft.Walton Beach, FL

From: ajones_at_siliconspace.com <ajones_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 10:31:14 2004
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Hi Mark;

Very interesting question. I grew up in that area but moved out west around
the time in question. I do remember a local news story sometime in the
early 80's about a supposed daytime event in Ft. Walton Beach. I hadn't
become interested in meteorites yet so didn't really follow the story but I
recall reading a newspaper article about something that 'landed' on a local
road, creating a small hole or crater. I don't remember reading about
anything being recovered, and I'm not even sure the article mentioned this
being meteorite related. Since becoming interested in meteorites I've
attempted to find more information about this but have never had any luck.

Best Regards, Art


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Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Question about find in Ft.Walton Beach,FL.

Mark,
Since I live in Florida, I take special interest in any Fl. meteorites.
When bolide type sightings occur in the area, Elgin Air Force Base
(Fort Waldon Beach) is asked to report.
http://www.textfiles.com/ufo/UFOBBS/1000/1356.ufo
Thus, that area is often associated with sightings and ufo reports, but
I know of no meteorite found there.
In 1983 (and about 20 miles east ) an 11.3 kg H5 meteorite was found
at Grayton Beach.
Perhaps this is what your friend was referring.
for more info see David Weir's site and search 'Grayton'
http://www.geocities.com/%7Edweir/
Best,
Ken Newton
http://imca.cc
http://meteoritecollectors.org
http://home.earthlink.net/~magellon/mepage.html

Mark A. Massey wrote:

>Hello List,
>
>
>A few weeks ago I asked the list if anyone has ever heard about a
>meteorite that was found in the Fort Walton Beach,FL area in 1989. I
>was just going to ask again to see if anybody did ever hear about
>this find or if it was just a hoax. A good friend of mine who was
>stationed at Eglin AFB with me told me that it was found. I believe
>it was a stony meteorite. I am not sure of the size. My friend is a
>member of IMCA also.
>
>
>
>Thanks Guys,
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>Mark A. Massey
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