Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Unidentified Flying Object over Paphos, Cyprus
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A group of witnesses, including a British scientist, observed a luminous, circular object rising from the sea near Paphos, Cyprus, on 10 May 1952. The incident was officially classified as having insufficient data for evaluation.
This document is an Air Intelligence Information Report (IR-248-52) regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed in Paphos, Cyprus, on 10 May 1952. The report, authored by Captain Charles J. Powley of the Intelligence Division at Hq MATS, details a sighting by a group of individuals, including a noted British scientist. At approximately 2030 hours, the witnesses observed a circular, luminous object rising sharply from the surface of the sea. The object reportedly wavered back and forth for a brief period before fading from view directly overhead. The report notes that the sky was clear at the time of the incident and confirms that there was no recorded air traffic in the vicinity of Cyprus. The information was originally extracted from a semi-monthly intelligence report prepared by the MATS Liaison Officer of the 1603-2 ATW Detachment. The official conclusion recorded on the Project 10073 record card is that there was insufficient data for a definitive evaluation of the sighting.
Object rose sharply from level of the sea. It appeared to waver back and forth before fading out of sight directly overhead.
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Official Assessment
Insufficient Data for Evaluation
The object was observed rising from the sea and performing wavering motions before disappearing. There was no air traffic in the vicinity at the time.
Key Persons
- William L. TravisColonel, USAF, Chief, Intelligence Division