Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - Point Arguello, California - 19 October 1956
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AI-Generated Summary
A 1956 sighting report from Point Arguello, California, describes a small, multi-colored object observed for five minutes. While the official conclusion suggests an aircraft, the report notes a lack of information and an unknown cause.
On October 19, 1956, at 0822Z, a sighting of an unidentified aerial object occurred at Point Arguello, California. The report, filed under Project 10073, describes a single, small, round object displaying red, white, and green colors. The witness, 1st Lt. Donald J. Barras, the Senior Director of Delta Crew, observed the object visually and through binoculars for a duration of five minutes. The object was initially sighted at a 45-degree azimuth and was observed moving rapidly before moving out of sight. Weather conditions at the time were reported as clear. Despite the observation, there was no radar contact, and it was noted that there were no aircraft in the area. The official conclusion recorded on the project card states that the details and duration of the sighting indicate it was probably caused by an aircraft, although the teletype report also includes a note stating 'NSTD LACK OF INFO. CAUSE UNKNOWN.' The documentation consists of a Project 10073 record card and a teletype message sent to the Air Technical Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Details and duration of sighting indicate that sighting was probably caused by an a/c.
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Official Assessment
Details and duration of sighting indicate that sighting was probably caused by an a/c.
The object was observed visually and through binoculars for five minutes. The report notes there were no aircraft in the area, yet the final conclusion suggests the sighting was likely caused by an aircraft.
Witnesses
- Donald J Barras1st LtDelta Crew
Key Persons
- Donald J BarrasSenior Director of Delta Crew