Project 10073 Record Card and Technical Information Sheet — Decatur, Nebraska, December 1955

This document comprises a Project 10073 record card and a U.S. Air Force Technical Information Sheet detailing a sighting reported by a 19-year-old Air Force trainee stationed at Parks Air Force Base, California. The incident occurred on December 20, 1955, near Decatur, Nebraska. The witness, who was driving home from his fiancée's house, reported observing a winged-shaped object at approximately 10:30 PM. He described the object as having red, blue, green, and white lights, and estimated its size to be about 30 feet in length. The object was observed for approximately three minutes, during which it traveled south before making a 90-degree turn to the east and disappearing at great speed. The witness noted that there was no sound associated with the object and described its surface as a 'dull silver.' The witness also identified three other individuals—Lloyd Humes, Dwain Johnson, and Retie Patrick—who allegedly saw the object. The witness provided sketches of the object's shape and its flight path, noting that it appeared to be a solid structure. He expressed uncertainty regarding the exact date of the report, noting it was completed on March 19, 1956, but the record card lists the incident date as December 20, 1955. The witness speculated that the object might have been a star or an aircraft, but remained firm that it was 'something' unusual. The report includes standard Air Force questionnaire responses regarding weather conditions, which were noted as cold with thick or heavy clouds and a slight breeze. The official conclusion on the record card is marked as 'Was Aircraft,' though the documentation provides no further analysis or substantiation for this classification.