Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting Incident 4 March 1952
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A B-29 gunner reported an unidentified bright flash in the sky over the Atlantic in March 1952. The military investigation concluded there was insufficient data to pursue the report further.
This document consists of a Project 10073 record card, a military message, and an extract from a status report regarding an aerial sighting on March 3, 1952. A corporal serving as a left gunner on a B-29 aircraft (number 9239) of the 97th Bombardment Wing reported observing an extremely bright flash in the sky behind his aircraft. At the time of the incident, the aircraft was positioned at coordinates 4952 - 5430W at an altitude of 17,500 feet. The report was transmitted via message from the Strategic Air Command (SAC) to ATIAA-2C, addressed to Ruppelt from Fournet. The documentation indicates that the report was received by the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC). The official conclusion recorded on the project card is 'Insufficient Data,' and the status report further notes that no action was taken because the information provided was considered 'too nebulous.' The documents are marked as unclassified and include instructions for downgrading and declassification under DOD Directive 5200.10.
AIRMAN SIGHTED FLASH IN SKY BEHIND A/C.
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Official Assessment
Insufficient Data
The incident involved a B-29 crewman reporting an extremely bright flash in the sky behind the aircraft while flying at 17,500 feet. The report was deemed too nebulous for further action.
Witnesses
- [illegible]CPL97th BW