Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card — 16 January 1957, NW of Ft. Worth, Texas
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Two USAF pilots reported observing erratic, sparking round objects near Fort Worth, Texas, on 16 January 1957. A subsequent search by a B-25 aircraft yielded negative results, and the case was closed due to insufficient data.
This document is a Project 10073 record card detailing a UAP sighting that occurred on 16 January 1957, northwest of Fort Worth, Texas. Two USAF pilots reported observing round objects that were alternating between bright and dim light. The witnesses noted that the objects appeared to emit sparks and performed erratic maneuvers at very high speeds. The objects eventually faded from view after appearing to be alongside the observing aircraft. In response to the report, a B-25 aircraft was dispatched to the vicinity to conduct a search, but the mission concluded with negative results after four hours. The official conclusion recorded on the card is that there was insufficient data for a proper evaluation. The document includes supplementary pages listing several military personnel, including Lt. Col. Holton T. [illegible], Captain John W. Davis, Lt. Robert [illegible], Lt. Thomas [illegible], and Lt. Col. Heiton C. Daniel, who was the Operations Officer at Reese Air Force Base. The report notes the coordinates 33° 33' N, 100° 30' W as relevant to the incident. The overall assessment remains that the data provided was inadequate for analysis.
Two a/c within few miles of each other observed round objects, alternating bright and dim in light. Appeared to give off sparks. Maneuvered erratically at very high speed, and faded out in the distance after flight appearing to be along side of observing craft.
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Official Assessment
Insufficient data for evaluation
The sighting involved two aircraft observing round objects that maneuvered erratically. A B-25 was dispatched to search the area but returned with negative results after four hours.
Witnesses
- Not specifiedUSAF PilotsUSAF
Key Persons
- Holton T. [illegible]Executive Officer, 35th Maintenance and Supply Group
- John W. DavisAircraft Maintenance Officer
- Robert [illegible]Academic Instructor, 35th Pilot Training Group
- Thomas [illegible]Assistant Base Housing Officer
- Heiton C. DanielOperations Officer