Project 10073 Record Card — Norwich, Connecticut Sighting

This document consists of a Project 10073 record card and a detailed report regarding a sighting on March 28, 1954, in Connecticut. The sighting involved a large, bright, metallic, round object observed by hundreds of people across multiple towns, including Norwich, Danielson, Plainfield, Moosup, Jewett City, New London, Goodyear, and Wauregan. The object was reported to be soundless, moving at varying speeds, and exhibiting complex horizontal and vertical flight paths. Witnesses, including former pilots and engineers, described the object as having a tail assembly, spinning motion, and a glowing orange-red appearance. One witness reported that after observing the object, they experienced unusual disturbances on their television set. The report highlights that the object was seen in two locations, Goodyear and Wauregan, eight miles apart, at approximately the same time. While the official Project 10073 record card concludes the event was likely an upper-air research balloon or a meteor, the author of the report expresses skepticism, noting that the witnesses were convinced the object was not a balloon or a star due to its unique behavior and energy. The report emphasizes the discrepancy between the official explanation and the detailed accounts provided by the witnesses.