Project 10073 Record: Sighting Incident - Springer, New Mexico, 25 April 1949

This document is a Project 10073 record concerning a sighting incident that occurred on April 25, 1949, near Springer, New Mexico. Two witnesses, identified as a filling station employee (an ex-pilot) and a coffee shop owner, reported observing multiple groups of silvery white, ball-shaped objects flying at high altitude. The witnesses described the objects as moving in formation and noted that they were accompanied by a peculiar, high-pitched whistling noise, which they initially compared to the sound of ducks landing on water. The sighting occurred over the course of approximately one hour, though no single group was in sight for more than a few seconds. The witnesses, who were at Springer Lake at the time, provided detailed sketches and descriptions of the formations, noting that the objects were traveling at high speeds. One witness, an ex-pilot, explicitly stated that the objects were not jet planes or guided missiles, as they were traveling faster than sound. The witnesses expressed concern about the nature of these objects and reached out to a Dr. La Paz, a scientist known for his interest in unusual phenomena, to inquire if others had reported similar sightings. The official conclusion recorded in the document categorizes the incident as 'Other (BIRDS)'. The report includes an incident summary, a narrative of the observations, and a weather report indicating ceiling and visibility were unlimited at the time of the event.