Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card — East Rochester, New Hampshire, 19 September 1956
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A 1956 sighting report from East Rochester, New Hampshire, involving four circular white objects that changed formation. The military investigation concluded the objects were likely aircraft lights.
On 19 September 1956, at 0916Z, a sighting of four circular white objects occurred over East Rochester, New Hampshire. The witness, a Technical Sergeant, reported observing the objects for approximately 45 seconds. According to the report, the objects appeared to be the size of a penny held at arm's length. They initially formed a straight line before transitioning into a square formation. The objects were sighted at a 40-degree azimuth, faded from view, reappeared, and eventually faded out completely at a 45-degree azimuth. The observation was conducted visually, and no radar contact was reported. The weather conditions were described as clear with scattered clouds. The official conclusion recorded on the Project 10073 record card suggests that the details of the sighting and the change in formation indicate the phenomenon was likely caused by aircraft. A Senior Director (1/LT) noted that the objects were probably aircraft lights.
Four circular white objects, size of a penny at arm's length. Objects formed a straight line and then a square.
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Official Assessment
Details of sighting & change of formation indicate that sighting was probably caused by a/c.
The sighting was likely caused by aircraft lights.
Witnesses
- [illegible]T/SGT
Key Persons
- [illegible]Senior Director