Sighting of 'Flying Saucer' — Brooklyn, N.Y., January 2, 1950

This document consists of a series of records regarding a UFO sighting reported on January 2, 1950, in Brooklyn, New York. The primary source is a letter dated January 4, 1950, from an individual associated with the Merchant Marine School at the Seamen's Church Institute of New York. The witness reported observing a 'Flying Saucer' at approximately 2200 hours. The object was described as being located in the clouds, remaining stationary, and emitting a bluish glow. The witness noted that for a period of about 30 seconds, the intensity of this glow was very marked. The total duration of the observation was approximately three minutes. The witness provided approximate coordinates for the sighting as Latitude 40-41'N, Longitude 73-58'W and an estimated altitude of 35 degrees. This report was forwarded by Major Harry E. Murphy of the Office of the Air Provost Marshal at Mitchel Air Force Base to the Commanding General of the Air Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for further action. The report was subsequently processed under Project 10073. The final assessment recorded on the project record card for this incident is 'INSUFFICIENT DATA'.