Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - 6 June 1956 - Cornwall, New York
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AI-Generated Summary
A sighting of seven objects in Cornwall, NY, was investigated and officially attributed to a B-47 photo mission obscured by scattered high clouds.
On June 6, 1956, at 0255Z, a sighting of seven unidentified objects was reported in Cornwall, New York. The witness, along with three other students, observed the objects for two minutes each at regular intervals. The objects were described as round, white, and appearing to be the size of a dime held at arm's length. The objects were observed at a very high altitude. The investigation, conducted by 1/LT Thomas S. McKeon, determined that the sighting occurred in the vicinity of a photo mission involving five B-47 aircraft. The official conclusion reached by the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) was that the sighting was caused by these B-47s. It was noted that the aircraft were flying at 35,000 feet and were spaced approximately 10 miles apart. The presence of scattered high clouds in the area was cited as the factor that likely caused the observers to perceive more than five objects, leading to the report of seven. The report was filed under Project 10073 and processed in accordance with AFR 200-2.
This sighting was undoubtedly generated by the aforementioned B-47's. The scattered clouds would give the impression of more than five aircraft.
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Official Assessment
This sighting was undoubtedly generated by the aforementioned B-47's. The scattered clouds would give the impression of more than five aircraft.
The sighting of seven objects was attributed to a B-47 photo mission involving five aircraft. The presence of scattered high clouds likely created the visual impression of more than five objects.
Witnesses
Key Persons
- THOMAS S MCKEONDUTY INTELL OFF