PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - Rivera, California - 15 July 1954

This document consists of a Project 10073 Record Card and associated military teletype communications regarding a UFO sighting that occurred on July 15, 1954, in Rivera, California. The primary witness, Gagin Macardian, reported observing two star-like objects for several minutes. According to the report, the objects were seen climbing steadily and executing turns while flying in formation, with one object positioned slightly ahead of the other before they moved side-by-side. The witness noted that there was no sound associated with the objects. The sighting was reported to the 2347th Air Force Reserve Training Center (AFRTC) at Long Beach Municipal Airport. Military records indicate that two F-86 Sabre jets had departed Long Beach Municipal Airport at 19/0526Z, which was roughly concurrent with the sighting. Additionally, a weather balloon was released from the station at 19/0535Z. The objects were reported to have disappeared in the vicinity of Mt. Wilson. The investigation, handled by 1/Lt James E. Caulfield, concluded with a negative analysis, and the case was marked as having insufficient data for evaluation. The documentation includes detailed weather reports for the area at the time, noting broken clouds at 12,000 feet and seven miles of visibility.