UFOB Report — Brooklyn, New York, 1 July 1957

This document is an Air Intelligence Information Report (IR-01-57) concerning a Unidentified Flying Object (UFOB) sighting reported in Brooklyn, New York, on July 1, 1957. The report, prepared by Captain Theodore Marache of the Hq 26th Air Division (Def), details the testimony of a civilian witness who observed a yellow-orange light in the sky at approximately 11:30 PM. According to the witness, the object initially appeared in the east, moved quickly to a stationary position for 15 seconds, and then proceeded slowly from the northeast to the southwest. The witness observed the object with the naked eye and subsequently with low-powered field glasses. Through the binoculars, the witness reported seeing two lights connected by a fuselage featuring tiny dots of light that resembled ports. The witness noted no sound, no wings, no tail section, and no visible exhaust or engine signs. The report includes a supplement detailing the observation conditions, noting that the sky was cloudless and providing wind data at various altitudes. The investigating officer, Captain Marache, noted that the object's behavior—specifically its stationary appearance and movement—was consistent with aircraft characteristics. The final evaluation, concurred with by Major Frederick H. Willcox, concluded that the object was likely a helicopter. The report is marked as unclassified and was processed in accordance with Air Force Regulation (AFR) 200-2.