PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - Alhambra, Calif - 18 Aug 55

This document is a Project 10073 record card detailing a UFO sighting that occurred on August 18, 1955, in Alhambra, California. The report documents a single, round, red object observed by a civilian witness. According to the report, the object was seen moving straight up and heading East before it faded away. The observation lasted for approximately three minutes under dark and clear weather conditions. The report explicitly notes that there were no photographs taken and no radar contact made. The official conclusion reached by the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) is that there was insufficient data available to conduct a proper evaluation of the incident. A teletype message included in the file provides additional context, noting that the witness was a 40-year-old plumber from Los Angeles, California. This message also suggests the possibility of a weather balloon, citing light winds forecasted from the west at the time of the sighting. The document includes routing information to various military units, including the 659th ACWRON at Port Hueneme and the 27th ADIV DEF at Norton AFB.