U.S. Air Force Technical Information Sheet — Sighting Report, New York City, November 1953

This document is a U.S. Air Force Technical Information Sheet detailing a UFO sighting reported by a female resident of The Hotel Roosevelt in New York City. The incident occurred at approximately 03:00 on either November 10th or 17th, 1953. The witness, a researcher over the age of 50, observed a bright yellow, round, disc-like object through her window. She described the object as having the apparent size of a large dinner plate and noted that it moved with 'perfect precision' across the horizon before making a 'clear cut right angle turn' and descending toward the North River. The witness emphasized that the object made no sound and moved with a steady, mechanical motion that she felt was distinct from a meteor or a falling star.

Initially, the witness was hesitant to report the sighting, fearing she might be labeled a 'visionary' or that the object was a secret military device. She eventually confided in an acquaintance, an Englishman and fellow member of the English Speaking Union, who encouraged her to report the event to the government. The witness provided detailed sketches and descriptions of the object's path, noting that her view from the hotel provided a clear line of sight over the Hudson River and the Jersey shore. She explicitly stated that she had previously been skeptical of flying saucers, noting that she frequently observed planes and other aerial traffic from her high-floor vantage point, but that this specific object was unique. The official conclusion recorded on the form is 'Probable aircraft observation.' The document includes the witness's personal background, emphasizing her family's history in the medical profession and her own commitment to national loyalty, which she felt compelled to demonstrate by reporting the incident.