Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD — Alexandria, Virginia, 11 October 1954
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A 1954 sighting report from Alexandria, Virginia, describes a small, brilliant white, round object observed for 20 seconds. The investigation concluded there was insufficient data for a formal evaluation.
This document is a Project 10073 record detailing an Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) sighting that occurred in Alexandria, Virginia, on 11 October 1954. The observation, which lasted approximately 20 seconds, involved a single, small, round object emitting a brilliant white glow. The witness, who possessed sea navigational experience, reported that the object made no sound and left no trail. It was initially observed at 70 degrees azimuth and eventually disappeared at 10 degrees azimuth, having reportedly maneuvered through 350 degrees. Weather conditions at the time were described as clear. The report notes that an aircraft was in the area during the sighting. Ultimately, the official conclusion reached by the project was that there was insufficient data for a proper evaluation, particularly because specific details regarding the object's maneuverability were missing from the report. The document includes administrative markings and references to FTD (Foreign Technology Division) forms.
Insufficient data for conclusion. Data on manueverability not included.
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Official Assessment
Insufficient Data for Evaluation
The report concluded that there was insufficient data to reach a definitive conclusion, specifically noting that data on the object's maneuverability was not included.