Project 10073 Record Card and Air Intelligence Information Report — Reseda, California, March 1957

This document comprises a Project 10073 record card and an accompanying Air Intelligence Information Report regarding a UFO sighting in Reseda, California, on 28 March 1957. The witness, a former U.S. Army Special Interrogator, reported observing a stationary, cigar-shaped object at an altitude of 1000 to 1500 feet for approximately three to five minutes. The object was described as having a bright golden, cigar-shaped core surrounded by an elliptical light, with a yellow, flickering appearance that was five times brighter than the outer light. The witness stated the object made no sound and disappeared suddenly, similar to an electric light being turned off. The witness reported the incident to the OSI after initially attempting to contact the Van Nuys Police Department. Special Agent Glenn T. Cox interviewed the witness on 8 April 1957 and concluded that the witness was emotionally stable and provided a consistent account. The official evaluation of the sighting, documented on the Project 10073 record card, concluded that there was insufficient data for a definitive evaluation. It was noted that the star Capella was in the position of the sighting, and while atmospheric conditions might account for the brightness, the lack of further data necessitated the 'insufficient data' classification. The report includes details on the witness's background, weather conditions at the time of the sighting, and the investigator's assessment of the witness's credibility.