Project 10073 Record — Burlison, Texas, November-December 1954

This document is an Air Intelligence Information Report concerning a series of sightings in Burlison, Texas, occurring between November 3 and December 20, 1954. The report details observations made by two civilian witnesses, a housewife and a postal carrier, who described a disc-shaped object approximately 7 to 14 feet in diameter. The object was reported as being red or orange-red in color, very bright, and emitting a trail of white sparks with no audible sound. The witnesses noted that the object initially appeared at a 45-degree angle before transitioning to a horizontal flight path and eventually disappearing with a sudden burst of speed. The duration of the observation was estimated at two to three minutes. The investigating officer, 1st Lt. Dean D. Duncan, noted that the witnesses were considered reliable, explaining that their delay in reporting the incidents stemmed from a fear of ridicule by friends and authorities. The report explicitly states that there was no physical evidence recovered. Regarding the potential nature of the object, the report concludes that it was likely a low-flying aircraft. The document also notes that the only aircraft reported in the area during the time of the sightings were B-36 bombers landing at Carswell Air Force Base. The report was approved by Colonel John M. White, Jr., Commander of the 11th Bomb(H) Intelligence unit.