Project 10073 Record Card — Bethesda, Maryland, 22 June 1955

On the evening of June 22, 1955, at approximately 2030 EST, a civilian witness in Bethesda, Maryland, observed four elliptical objects moving from the northeast to the west. The witness, utilizing a seven-power scope, described the objects as having a brilliant yellow glow and noted that they left no trails. The observation lasted for approximately 20 seconds, and the witness reported that no sound was heard. The altitude of the objects was estimated at 40,000 feet. The sighting was reported via a teletype message (AFOIN 43782) to the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC). The report noted that aircraft were in the area at the time of the sighting. Following standard procedures under AFR 200-2, the originating activity was contacted for further information, but no additional results were obtained. The official conclusion recorded on the Project 10073 record card and the UFOB Index Card suggests that the objects were likely a flight of USAF aircraft, specifically noting the possibility of jet afterburners. Additional information received by the 4602d Air Intelligence Service Squadron supported this assessment. Consequently, no further investigation was authorized due to a lack of sufficient data for a definitive evaluation.