Project 10073 Record Card and Air Intelligence Information Report — Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, 25 September 1952

On 25 September 1952, at 1015 hours, two airmen stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, reported observing two unidentified flying objects. A/1C James O. Howell was departing a building occupied by the unit supply room when he noticed a small, silver, spherical object at a very high altitude that appeared to be stationary. After a few moments, the object moved in an easterly direction and was joined by a second object of a similar nature. Both objects then moved toward the east and disappeared. A few moments later, one of the objects reappeared, proceeding in a westerly direction. A/1C Howell summoned S/Sgt Robert S. Lewis to observe the objects. Both airmen watched the objects for approximately five minutes, after which one object climbed out of sight, followed by the second. The witnesses described the objects as round, silver, and reflecting light, with a size comparable to that of a quarter held at arm's length. The witnesses stated the objects were at a very high altitude. During the observation, other aircraft were noted in the area, including a B-47 at high altitude leaving vapor trails and a T-11 aircraft passing under the objects at approximately 5,000 feet. The report notes that the objects were at times stationary, followed by a west-to-east and east-to-west flight path. The weather conditions were reported as clear with 10 miles visibility and thin cirrus clouds above 25,000 feet. The surface winds were calm. The reporting headquarters, the 3902d Air Base Wing, stated that it was unable to evaluate the report. The documentation includes a Project 10073 record card, a weather data sheet, and an aeronautical chart index, all processed in accordance with Air Force Letter 200-5. The final evaluation on the record card suggests the possibility of a balloon, though the report itself remains officially unevaluated by the originating headquarters.