Project 10073 Record — Agawam, Massachusetts, 14 October 1954

This document is a Project 10073 record detailing a UFO sighting that occurred on October 14, 1954, in Agawam, Massachusetts. The witness, Earle M. Harvey, a Chief Engineer at the Springfield Armory, reported observing an object while gazing out of a window during early dawn. He described the object as having the color of a brilliant full moon and a shape that was convex on the top and bottom, tapering to a sharp edge at the front and rear. The object was estimated to be the size of a grapefruit and was observed at approximately 42 degrees elevation. During the one-second observation, the object's light intensity increased and diminished three times at regular intervals. The flight path was described as parallel to the earth's surface with a slightly downward trajectory before the object disappeared behind trees. The report includes weather data, noting calm surface conditions and scattered clouds at 2,500 feet. The official conclusion reached by the investigating authorities was that the phenomenon was an astronomical event, specifically a meteor. The document includes teletype communications between various military units, including the 32nd Air Division and the Air Defense Command, confirming the report was submitted in accordance with Air Force Regulation 200-2.