Project 10073 Record Card and Spot Intelligence Report — Stead AFB and West Barrington, RI

This document collection contains intelligence reports regarding two separate sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena in October 1952. The first incident occurred on October 25, 1952, at Stead Air Force Base, Nevada. Tower operators A/1C Albert F. Flowers and A/2C James L. Wright reported observing round, orange objects traveling at great speed. These objects were also reported by civilians in Reno. The objects were described as having vapor trails, changing direction, and being visible for approximately five seconds. A separate report details a sighting on October 26, 1952, in West Barrington, Rhode Island, by a former U.S. Navy radar man. This witness observed two egg-shaped, silvery objects moving in formation at a speed significantly greater than jet aircraft. The witness noted that the objects produced no noise or vibrations and appeared to be over Providence, Rhode Island. The witness, who had extensive radar training, stated that he had never observed a comparable object. The reports emphasize that the objects appeared to be controlled, with the ability to hover and perform high-speed maneuvers. The official conclusion for the Stead AFB incident was that the objects were 'possible a/c' (aircraft). The documentation includes technical information sheets, routing and record sheets, and spot intelligence reports from the 1st District Office of Special Investigations. The reports highlight the observers' professional backgrounds, noting that the West Barrington witness was a student in a radio school with five years of active service in the Navy. The documents reflect the Air Force's efforts to collect and evaluate these sightings through the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) under Project 10073.