Project 10073 Record Card and Air Intelligence Information Report — Andersen AFB, Guam, 7 October 1952

On 7 October 1952, multiple personnel at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, reported observing an unidentified aerial object. The object was first sighted at approximately 1915 hours by MATS tower operators. It was described as a bright, star-like light that appeared white, orange, and red. The object remained stationary for approximately 25 minutes before descending vertically and disappearing. A T-6 aircraft was dispatched to investigate the light, but the pilot was unable to identify it or get close enough for a positive identification. The pilot estimated the object to be at an altitude of 4,500 feet and located 30 to 40 miles out to sea. A second sighting occurred at 2230 hours, lasting for 15 minutes, during which the light appeared at a greater distance with less intensity. Ground-based radar (GCA) was unable to detect the object. Witnesses included tower operators from the 1958th AACS Squadron and aircrew from the 19th Bomb Wing. The weather at the time was reported as a high overcast at 30,000 feet. The official intelligence report concluded that no physical evidence existed and that no unusual maneuvers were observed. The investigators noted that the object did not match the characteristics of known aircraft, weather balloons, flares, meteors, or stars. The report, signed by Lt. Col. Walter L. Nicholls, states that no significance could be judged regarding the incident.