Project 10073 Record Card — Banning, California, 6 June 1956

This document details a UFO sighting report filed under Project 10073, concerning an incident on 6 June 1956 in Banning, California. The civilian witness, who was driving alone, reported observing a single, silver, smooth-surfaced object that appeared to be the size of a silver dollar held at arm's length. The object was described as having a small bubble-type canopy and no visible propulsion, exhaust, or markings. The witness observed the object for approximately 8 to 10 seconds as it circled and moved in a counter-clockwise direction before suddenly zooming upward at a 20-degree angle and disappearing. The witness reported no sound and no wind or slipstream effects. The weather was described as clear with unlimited visibility. The report was taken by LT Marvin S. BLAIR of the US Navy's Guided Missile Unit FIFTY. In his assessment, LT BLAIR noted that the witness appeared to be emotionally disturbed and had been afraid to report the sighting for fear of being labeled 'crazy' or becoming an object of ridicule. Despite the witness's willingness to take a lie-detector test, the investigator concluded that there was no physical evidence to corroborate the sighting and that no other aircraft were in the vicinity at the time. The final conclusion recorded on the project card is 'UNIDENTIFIED'.