Project 10073 Record Card and Correspondence — October 14, 1956

This document consists of a Project 10073 Record Card and accompanying correspondence from the Civilian Research, Interplanetary Flying Objects (C.R.I.F.O.) organization to Captain J. F. Gregory at the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC). The primary report concerns a sighting on October 14, 1956, in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky. A civilian witness reported observing a stationary, gun-metal grey object that appeared to be the size of a nickel held at arm's length. The object lacked wings or a tail and was observed for approximately one minute. The official conclusion recorded on the card is that there was insufficient data for evaluation. The correspondence includes a letter dated November 7, 1956, from the Director of C.R.I.F.O. to Captain Gregory, which provides additional context regarding photographs and negatives obtained from a witness who was an employee of the General Electric Company and a member of the Cincinnati Astronomical Society. The letter notes that the witness, who had a background in photography and an interest in astronomy, had taken photographs of the object while attempting to photograph the moon. The C.R.I.F.O. director mentions that the witness sought no publicity and that the photographs were not faked. The correspondence also references other sightings reported to C.R.I.F.O. on the same date, including a report from a witness in Covington, Kentucky, who described a large, bright light that appeared stationary. The document highlights the ongoing communication between civilian research groups and military intelligence regarding UAP sightings during this period, as well as the challenges in obtaining sufficient data for definitive identification.