Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card: Sighting of 11 February 1956
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AI-Generated Summary
A MATS C-124 crew reported a high-speed, low-altitude unidentified object in the Pacific on 11 February 1956. Military intelligence evaluated the report as having insufficient data, noting the possibility of a jet stream.
This document consists of a Project 10073 record card and associated military communications regarding an unidentified flying object sighting on 11 February 1956. The incident occurred in the Pacific at coordinates 28.53N 131.30E. A MATS C-124 crew reported observing a single object at an altitude of approximately 2,500 feet, traveling on a heading of 130 degrees at an estimated speed of 1,000 knots. The object was described as a yellow or amber light with a 'jack-o'-lantern' shape, and no markings were observed. The report was transmitted through military channels, including FEAF and the 64th Air Division, to the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) at Wright-Patterson AFB. Subsequent communications indicate that no further information was received by headquarters that would allow for correlation with any known aircraft. The official conclusion recorded on the project card is that there was insufficient data for evaluation, with a note suggesting the possibility of a jet stream. The document includes administrative markings indicating it was later downgraded and declassified.
Unidentified object heading 130 dgr about 2500 ft altitude. No marking observed. Speed estimated 1,000 knots. Yellow or amber light. Jack o'lantern shape.
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Official Assessment
Insufficient data. Possible jet stream.
The sighting was reported by a MATS C-124 crew. The object was described as a yellow or amber light with a jack-o'-lantern shape, traveling at 1,000 knots at 2,500 feet. Military authorities concluded there was insufficient data for evaluation and suggested the possibility of a jet stream.
Key Persons
- Carmon L MarantSignatory/Officer