PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Dorchester, Mass, 27 August 1954

On August 27, 1954, at 1300 hours Eastern Daylight Saving Time, two observers in Dorchester, Massachusetts, reported a sighting of seven unidentified objects. The witnesses, who were together on the ground, described the objects as tear-drop shaped and large, comparable in size to high-flying bombers. The objects were white in color but changed to blue as they disappeared. They were observed in a line formation with a leader in the front. The witnesses noted that the objects moved at a slow speed initially before increasing their speed, and they disappeared toward the northwest. The duration of the observation was approximately two minutes. One of the witnesses was wearing polaroid glasses and was described as reliable, with 20/20 vision. The report notes that there was no exhaust or trail observed from the objects. Meteorological data for the time included scattered clouds, 15-plus miles visibility, a temperature of 69 degrees, and upper winds from 290 degrees at 36 knots. An aerological balloon was confirmed to be in the air at the time and was also observed by the witness, as were two aircraft in the general area, though these were noted to be much lower than the objects in question. The sighting was formally categorized as 'UNIDENTIFIED' by the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) under Project 10073.