Project 10073 Record — Dayton, Ohio, May 1954

This document contains records from Project 10073 regarding unidentified aerial phenomena sightings in Dayton, Ohio. The primary report details a sighting on May 12, 1954, at 1935 hours. A civilian witness observed a single object for approximately 15 minutes. The object was described as having a 'bright flame color' and a 'funny design,' appearing flat and round. The witness reported that the object moved slowly in a straight line, stopped, moved to the right, and then 'took off real crazy.' The witness noted no sound during the observation. Official analysis concluded the object was 'probably aircraft,' specifically a T-6 aircraft identified in the vicinity. Supporting documentation includes a duty officer's report noting that the tower contacted two F-97s and two F-86Ds in the area, none of which reported sightings. A second, separate report included in the file describes a sighting on Memorial Day at a drive-in theater, where a witness observed a round object descending, stopping, and moving slowly before taking off. This witness also reported a subsequent sighting on June 25, 1954, around 0300 hours, involving a 'great big something' passing by an upstairs window, which the witness described as making a noise like something passing real fast. The comments section for this second report suggests psychological causes or distortions in the report, noting that the witness's husband did not report seeing the object. The document includes completed U.S. Air Force Technical Information Sheets, providing detailed responses from the witnesses regarding their observations, weather conditions, and personal background.