Project 10073 Record Card and Air Intelligence Information Report — Knoxville, Tennessee, August 1957

This document comprises a Project 10073 Record Card and an Air Intelligence Information Report regarding a sighting of an Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UFOB) in Knoxville, Tennessee, on August 14, 1957. The witness reported observing a single, reddish-orange object, described as having the shape of two 'V's pointing toward each other, with a size comparable to a human fist. The object was observed for approximately three minutes, maintaining a straight flight path before fading into the distance. The observation occurred at 0113Z under clear weather conditions. The report was prepared by an Intelligence Officer from the 663d ACW Squadron at Lake City Air Force Station. The official evaluation concluded that the sighting was likely caused by an aircraft, specifically noting the possibility of a jet with its afterburner engaged. The document includes technical details regarding wind conditions at various altitudes and confirms that no radar contact or physical evidence was associated with the event. The report was distributed to the ACS/I at HEDUSAF, the Commander of ATIC, and the Commander of ADC.