Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card and Air Intelligence Information Report — Baltimore, Maryland, 31 May 1957
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A 1957 intelligence report documents a circular object observed orbiting near Baltimore. The military investigation concluded there was insufficient data to identify the object.
This document consists of a Project 10073 record card and an associated Air Intelligence Information Report regarding a UFO sighting that occurred on May 31, 1957, near Baltimore, Maryland. The report, prepared by the 617th AC&W Squadron, details an observation of a single, bright, circular object. According to the report, the object was spotted when an observer's attention was drawn to it. The object was seen orbiting at a very low altitude for approximately two minutes before it disappeared by moving straight up. The weather conditions at the time were reported as clear with good visibility, a ceiling of 21,000 feet broken, and 5/10 cloud cover. The report notes that there was air traffic in the area, specifically North and West bound on Red 17 and Blue 21. The official conclusion reached by the evaluating agency, ATIC, was that the information provided was insufficient for a definitive evaluation. This determination was based on the peculiar flight path of the object and the squadron's inability to establish contact with the source of the report. The document was distributed to the Director of Intelligence at HEDUSAF, the Commander of ATIC, and the Commander of the 4602d AISS.
Due to the peculiar flight path and the squadron's inability to contact Source, there is considered to be insufficient data for evaluation.
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Official Assessment
Due to the peculiar flight path and the squadron's inability to contact Source, there is considered to be insufficient data for evaluation.
The object was observed for two minutes, exhibiting a circular shape and an orbiting flight path before disappearing vertically. The 617th AC&W Squadron was unable to contact the source, leading to a determination of insufficient data.