Project 10073 Record Card — Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 21 June 1954

This document is a Project 10073 record card and associated teletype correspondence regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed on 21 June 1954 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The sighting occurred at approximately 0040Z. The witness reported a single, oval-shaped object, described as having the size of a grapefruit and emitting a white light with a yellow glow. The object was observed for 20 to 30 seconds. According to the report, the object was first sighted at an altitude of approximately 6,000 feet. It performed a rapid descent to 3,000 feet, where it leveled off and maintained level flight for approximately two miles. Subsequently, the object executed a 90-degree turn to the left before disappearing into the distance. The witness reported that the object made no sound and displayed no navigation lights. The weather conditions at the time were clear, with unlimited ceiling and visibility. The report notes that the object's rapid descent and change of course indicated it was not a star. Following the report, Captain Albert, a senior controller, canvassed the area and confirmed that two aircraft from Pope AFB were in the vicinity, but no unusual objects were identified in the sky. The document concludes that there was no analysis of the possible cause of the sighting. The report includes contact information for Lt. Col. G. D. Adams of the 52nd Ordnance Group and Major E. C. Broadhurst of the 509th Helicopter Company, both stationed at Fort Bragg.