Project 10073 Record — Warrensburg, Missouri, 3 October 1954

This document is a collection of reports and records concerning a sighting of two unidentified aerial objects near Warrensburg, Missouri, on 3 October 1954. The sighting involved two objects observed by a group of eight people. The first object was described as a dull, red, cylindrical object with a glass neon tube light on the inside, while the second object appeared to be of a brighter orange color. The objects were observed for approximately five seconds, exhibiting erratic left-to-right movement and a sharp turn. The weather was noted as having scattered clouds to the north. Following the report, an investigation was conducted by Detachment 2 of the 4602nd Air Intelligence Service Squadron (AISS). The investigation included checks with the Combat Operations Center at Grandview AFB and inquiries regarding balloon launchings in the vicinity. The investigation concluded that the objects were definitely research balloons. It was determined that the witnesses were unaware of the balloon launchings at the time of their observation, which led to the initial report of unidentified objects. The final assessment, documented in report D2-U-3, officially classified the incident as a balloon sighting. The file includes various forms, including a Project 10073 record, an Air Intelligence Information Report, and an UFOB Index Card, along with sketches illustrating the flight paths of the objects.