PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Victoria West, South Africa, 29 February 1956

This document is a Project 10073 record card detailing a sighting that occurred on February 29, 1956, in Victoria West, Cape Province, South Africa. A civilian witness reported observing a single object for approximately six seconds at 2110 local time. The witness described the object as emerging from a luminous cloud, initially appearing to stand still before gathering speed and moving in a northerly direction. The object was described as bright green, resembling a 'huge drop of water,' and it eventually exploded in the west without producing any sound. The witness noted that the object's brightness illuminated the surrounding countryside. The witness estimated the object's size to be 150 feet and its altitude to be 10,500 feet. The weather conditions at the time were reported as dry with scattered clouds and no wind. The official conclusion recorded on the card is that the phenomenon was an 'Astronomical Meteor,' with the investigator noting that it was an 'excellent observation of a bolide.' The report includes a completed U.S. Air Force Technical Information Sheet (Form A) where the witness provided additional details, including a sketch of the object's motion and appearance. The witness explicitly stated that the object made no sound and that they were walking in the 'veld' when they noticed the object emerging from the cloud. The report confirms that no photographs or radar data were associated with the event.