Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - 22 May 1952
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AI-Generated Summary
A civilian reported a reddish, oval-shaped object moving erratically over Alexandria, Virginia, on May 22, 1952. Official radar and air traffic control checks yielded negative results, leading to a classification of insufficient data.
On May 22, 1952, a civilian witness reported observing an unidentified aerial object in the vicinity of Alexandria, Virginia, at coordinates 38.52N, 77.15W. The sighting occurred between the hours of 0500Z and 0600Z. The witness described the object as having a reddish glow and an oval shape, noting that it moved very rapidly along an erratic course. The witness estimated the altitude of the object to be approximately 5,000 feet, though they were unable to provide an estimate for its speed. The weather conditions at the time were reported as clear, with visibility exceeding 10 miles. Following the report, military and civilian authorities conducted an investigation, which included inquiries with Bolling Air Force Base, Andrews Air Force Base, Washington Radar, Air Route Traffic Control, Fighter Intercept, and the National Airport. All of these entities provided negative reports regarding the sighting. Furthermore, National Airport officials confirmed that while airliners were operating in the area during the period in question, none of the flight crews reported any unusual sightings. Due to the lack of corroborating evidence and the limited nature of the initial report, the incident was classified as having insufficient data for evaluation. The documentation consists of a Project 10073 record card, a teletype message from HQ USAF to various commands, and an extract from Status Report #7. The case remains unresolved due to the sketchy nature of the information provided.
SIGHTING UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT DESCRIBED ONLY AS AN OVAL-SHAPED REDDISH GLOW MOVING VERY RAPDILY ON A VERY ERRATIC COURSE
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Official Assessment
Insufficient Data for Evaluation
The sighting was reported by a civilian who observed a reddish, oval-shaped object performing erratic maneuvers. Despite the report, official checks with local radar and air traffic control facilities yielded negative results, and the data was deemed too sketchy for a definitive conclusion.