Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card and UFOB Report — Paine AFB, Washington, 8 June 1955
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AI-Generated Summary
A civilian reported an erratic, multi-colored object near Paine AFB on June 8, 1955. Military investigators concluded the sighting was likely two B-47 aircraft illuminated by the moon.
On June 8, 1955, at 0547Z, a civilian observer reported an unidentified aerial object near Paine Air Force Base, Washington. The object was described as round, appearing the size of a star, and exhibiting erratic movement for a duration of six minutes. The witness noted that the object displayed colors shifting from red to green to yellow to white and possessed a long exhaust. The report was filed by the 635th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron in accordance with Air Force Regulation 200-2. Official military assessment of the incident suggests that the sighting was likely caused by two B-47 aircraft operating in the same area at the time. The report notes that the weather was clear and that the moon was shining on the aircraft, which the investigators concluded would account for the observed long exhaust and the perceived changes in color. No further information was deemed necessary for submission.
The contrails would account for the "long exhaust", the jets for the change in color.
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Official Assessment
The contrails would account for the "long exhaust", the jets for the change in color.
The sighting was attributed to two B-47 aircraft observed at high altitude under clear weather conditions, with the moon shining on them.
Key Persons
- Assistant Direction Center ChiefWitness/Reporter