Project 10073 Record Card — Elmira, New York, 2 November 1955

This document consists of a Project 10073 record card and associated teletype communication regarding an Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) sighting in Elmira, New York, on November 2, 1955. The primary witness, identified as 19-year-old student James Sinnott, reported observing a single, circular, glowing, dark red object. The object was noted to be moving from North to South without making any sound or performing any maneuvers. The duration of the observation was approximately two minutes. The report indicates that the sighting was observed by a Ground Observer Corps (GOC) observer on duty. Meteorological conditions at the time were recorded as having slight wind, 7,000-foot broken clouds, 15-mile visibility, and 6/10 to 9/10 cloud cover. The official conclusion recorded on the project card is 'Possible A/C' (Possible Aircraft). The documentation includes a teletype transmission dated November 3, 1955, which formalizes the report details, including the witness's address and the involvement of Aircraft Controller 1st Lieutenant William J. Cushing. The report follows standard military intelligence reporting procedures for the era, utilizing the ATIC Form 329 for the record card.