Project 10073 Record — Omaha, Nebraska, 11 May 1954

This document is a Project 10073 record detailing a UFO sighting that occurred on May 11, 1954, in South Omaha, Nebraska. The report is based on a ground visual observation made by a civilian housewife. According to the report, the witness observed a single, flat, oval-shaped object that was aluminum in color and estimated to be the size of a football. The observation lasted approximately two minutes. The witness reported that the object initially appeared to stand still at an elevation of approximately 45 degrees to the north, before moving to the west and disappearing behind trees. The witness further noted that the object tipped up and down, which she interpreted as proof that the object was flat. The report includes a technical intelligence assessment from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, which officially categorized the sighting as 'Probably Aircraft,' noting that there was no information in conflict with aircraft analysis. However, the report also contains a remark from an Air Operations Officer stating there was 'no plausible explanation' for the event. The document explicitly notes that the reliability of the witness was considered poor. Meteorological data provided in the report indicates clear weather conditions with 5/10 cloud coverage and 8 miles of visibility. The report was transmitted via military channels from Offutt Air Force Base to various commands, including the Technical Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson AFB and the Director of Intelligence at HQ USAF.