Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card — Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, 8 May 1956
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AI-Generated Summary
A 1956 sighting of seven objects in V-formation over Aliquippa, PA, was officially attributed to birds by the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC). Despite an F86D intercept attempt and radar tracking, no evidence of an aircraft or anomalous phenomenon was found.
On 8 May 1956, a sighting of seven objects in a V-formation was reported in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. The objects were described as silver in color and appeared to be the size of a baseball held at arm's length. The observation lasted for ten minutes, during which the objects moved south at an estimated altitude of 5,000 to 15,000 feet with a speed of 36 MPH. No sound was reported. An F86D aircraft was scrambled to investigate, but the mission resulted in negative sightings. Radar contact was noted by the Pittsburgh AAA Radar. The official conclusion reached by the headquarters was that the sighting was likely generated by birds, citing the V-formation, speed, and altitude as supporting evidence. Consequently, the case was closed with the determination that further investigation would not yield valuable data. The documentation includes a Project 10073 record card and a teletype message detailing the incident, weather conditions, and the negative results of the intercept mission.
This sighting is not being investigated due to the opinion of this hq that this sighting was probably generated by birds, (note 'V' formation, speed and altitude of the objects).
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Official Assessment
This sighting is not being investigated due to the opinion of this hq that this sighting was probably generated by birds, (note 'V' formation, speed and altitude of the objects). It is unlikely that further investigation would reveal valuable data.
The objects were identified as birds based on their V-formation, speed, and altitude.
Witnesses
Key Persons
- George Wagacky JrIntelligence Officer