Project 10073 Record Card — Bandera, Texas, 18 June 1956

On the evening of June 18, 1956, at approximately 8:45 PM CST, a 32-year-old rancher's wife in Bandera, Texas, observed a series of unidentified aerial phenomena. The witness reported seeing seven objects described as 'balls of fire' that initially appeared to be meteors but subsequently maneuvered into a formation. The objects were observed for approximately 25 minutes, moving from the southeast to the southwest. The witness noted that the objects appeared to be revolving, exhibited a pinkish-white color, and occasionally displayed a dark spot. She estimated their speed at 2,000 to 3,000 mph and their altitude at 5,000 feet. The witness reported that the objects performed stunts, including moving around and under each other, and disappeared behind a hill before reappearing. Her husband also witnessed the event. The witness stated that she had previously seen a similar bright ball of light from a drive-in theater in June 1956. The report was processed by the 33rd Air Division and forwarded to the 4602nd Air Intelligence Service Squadron. After reviewing weather data, which indicated scattered clouds and 15-mile visibility, the 4602nd AISS concluded that the sighting was likely caused by searchlights in the San Antonio area, approximately 35 miles southeast of the witness's location. The report notes that the observed colors, speeds, and revolving motion were consistent with this hypothesis. No further action was contemplated by the organization.