Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - 9 Jul 55 - Newport Beach, Calif
AI-Generated Summary
A 1955 sighting report of a gray-white flying saucer in Newport Beach, California. The case was closed by the 4602d AISS due to insufficient data.
This document is a Project 10073 record card detailing a UFO sighting that occurred on July 9, 1955, in Newport Beach, California. The report indicates that a civilian observer reported seeing a single flying saucer, described as gray-white in color. The object was estimated to be at an altitude of 2,000 feet above the ocean. According to the observer, the object appeared to rotate on its axis while traveling at a slow speed toward San Diego, eventually disappearing into a cloud. The record notes that no photographs were taken and there was no radar contact associated with the event. The 4602d AISS, specifically Flight 1-C, was tasked with conducting a limited follow-up investigation into the sighting. However, the record indicates that no follow-up information was ever received. Consequently, the case was officially closed and categorized as having insufficient data for a formal evaluation.
One flying saucer, gray-white in color, was estimated to be 2,000' above the ocean by observer. The object seemed to rotate on its axis.
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Official Assessment
Insufficient Data for evaluation
The case was closed due to a lack of follow-up information and insufficient data to reach a definitive conclusion.
Key Persons
- Flight 1-C, 4602d AISSInvestigating unit