Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card — Trenton, New Jersey, 17 July 1957
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AI-Generated Summary
A July 1957 sighting of a circular object with flashing lights near Trenton, NJ, was investigated by the USAF. The incident was officially attributed to an aircraft involved in maneuvers.
This document consists of a Project 10073 record card and associated teletype communications regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon reported on July 17, 1957, near Trenton, New Jersey. The witness, John Booine, an Assistant Commander with the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), reported observing a single circular object for approximately ten minutes. He described the object as being the size of a pinhead at arm's length, featuring bright flashing lights. According to the report, the object moved from the northeast to the southeast and then back to the northeast. The sighting occurred under clear weather conditions with good visibility. The official conclusion reached by the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) was that the sighting was likely caused by an aircraft, a determination supported by handwritten notes on the teletype suggesting the object was likely an aircraft involved in maneuvers. The report includes administrative details, such as the involvement of the 64th ACWRON at Highlands AFS and the 26th Air Division, and notes that no radar contact was made during the event.
One circular object the size of the head of a pin at arm's length. Bright flashing lights were noted on object.
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Official Assessment
Description, duration, flight path indicate that this sighting was probably caused by an aircraft.
The object was identified as likely being an aircraft based on the reported flight path and duration.
Witnesses
- John BooineAsst Commander Air Cadet Training (CCAP)Civilian (CAP)
Key Persons
- Albert SmithSr Director