Project 10073 Record Card — Niagara Falls, New York, 25 July 1957

This document comprises a Project 10073 record card and associated teletype communications regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon sighting on July 25, 1957, near the Niagara Falls Municipal Airport. The incident occurred at 0023 hours (EST) and involved a single object described as a brilliant white light with smaller pale blue-green lights around its perimeter. The witnesses, 1st Lieutenant Robert S. Hipkins and Staff Sergeant Raymond C. Henry of the 47th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, reported that the object initially appeared to be a falling star. It was observed to move slowly at a constant altitude before executing rapid, pivoting turns and disappearing in a fast, steep climb. The total duration of the sighting was between five and eight minutes, with a radar portion of three minutes recorded via an AN/CPS-6B ground-electronics system. Weather conditions were reported as clear with excellent visibility. The official conclusion, noted in handwritten remarks on the document, suggests the object was 'possibly Wx balloon with lights attached,' referencing a U.S. weather letter. The report was filed in accordance with Air Force Regulation 200-2.