PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Pasadena, California, 2 November 1956

This document is a Project 10073 record card and associated teletype message detailing a UFO sighting that occurred on 2 November 1956 in Pasadena, California. The witness, identified as A/1C John Michael of the Pasadena Filter Center, reported observing a single, round, white object at approximately 0525Z. The witness described the object as appearing to be the size of a dime held at arm's length. The object featured a light that blinked for 30 seconds before turning off. The entire observation lasted for over two minutes, during which the object maintained a northerly course and an estimated altitude of 500 feet. The report notes that the object eventually faded from view behind Mt. Wilson. The weather conditions at the time were reported as clear. Following the investigation, the official conclusion reached by the reporting authorities was that the sighting was likely caused by a helicopter. The evaluation categorized the event as 'Probably aircraft.' The documentation includes the original record card (ATIC Form 329) and a subsequent military teletype message (751 OPS 174-J) confirming the details of the incident and the final assessment.