Project 10073 Record Card — Shawnee, Kansas, 28 June 1956

This document consists of a Project 10073 record card and an accompanying teletype message regarding two aerial sightings reported in Shawnee, Kansas, on June 28, 1956. Two civilian observers, both housewives, reported seeing round objects with tapering backs that appeared dull against the sky. The first sighting lasted approximately one and a half minutes, while the second lasted between two and a half to three minutes. The observers noted that the objects appeared to emit flame and traveled from south to north. The second object was described as having a light similar to an aircraft blinker light. The investigating officer, Captain Hans Bischoffs, evaluated the reports and concluded that both sightings were likely caused by aircraft. He specifically attributed the first sighting to a high-flying jet, noting that the lack of sound was consistent with extreme altitude, and suggested that the second sighting was a commercial aircraft based on the observed blinker light. The report confirms that weather conditions were clear and that there was heavy air traffic in the area at the time of the sightings.