Project 10073 Record Card — Gander AB, Newfoundland, 9 April 1955

This document consists of a series of military communications and a Project 10073 record card regarding an Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP) sighting at Gander Air Base, Newfoundland, on April 9, 1955. The primary incident occurred at 09/0250Z, when two RCAF personnel, AC/1 Norris and AC/1 Cave, observed a very bright, continuous white light, which they compared to burning magnesium. The object was described as being at an altitude of 5,000 feet or less and exhibited erratic behavior, including jumping from left to right, pausing, and advancing. The observation lasted between 60 and 90 seconds. The report notes that the object appeared flat and circular. Weather conditions at the time were reported as scattered with 15 miles visibility and no precipitation. No radar contact was made, and no physical evidence was recovered. A second sighting occurred approximately one hour later in the same area, which was subsequently identified as aircraft landing lights. The investigating officer, F/O Voltuary of RCAF Station 225 Acron, stated there was no reason to doubt the veracity of the observers. The case was forwarded to the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) for evaluation, where it was ultimately classified as having insufficient data for a definitive identification. The documentation includes internal military teletype messages between various commands, including the 64th Air Division and ATIC, confirming the details of the report and the subsequent follow-up.