Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card — La Aurora, Guatemala, 13 June 1957
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A 1957 sighting report from Guatemala describes a round, orange-white object observed by six witnesses for 15 minutes. The military investigation concluded there was insufficient data for evaluation.
This document consists of a Project 10073 record card and an associated military cable detailing a UFO sighting that occurred on June 13, 1957, near La Aurora Airport in Guatemala. Six witnesses, described as 'sober Guatemalans,' reported observing a single, round, grapefruit-sized object that appeared bright orange-white. The object was seen through thin clouds and was noted to have no trail and to emit no sound. The witnesses observed the object for approximately 15 minutes as it traveled slowly in a straight line from the southwest, making frequent, definite stops. The object then reversed direction via a level turn to the west, followed by an abrupt climb, during which it appeared to shrink to the size of a 'head of a pin' before disappearing from view. Weather conditions at the time were reported as cloudy with a light drizzle, with broken cloud layers at 500 and 10,000 feet, and calm winds. The report explicitly states that there was no air traffic in the area and no physical evidence was recovered. The military authorities, specifically the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC), concluded that there was insufficient data to evaluate the sighting. The documentation includes the original record card and the subsequent teletype transmission sent by the USAIRA (United States Air Attaché) in Guatemala to various military commands, including the Air Defense Command and the Air Technical Intelligence Center.
Object round, size of grapefruit, color bright orange white even through clouds. Alt 5,000 feet. Then abrupt climb to disappearance.
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Official Assessment
Insufficient data for evaluation.
The object was observed by six witnesses for 15 minutes. Despite the detailed description of its movement and appearance, the official conclusion is that there is insufficient data to identify the object.