Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - 22 August 1957
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AI-Generated Summary
A 1957 sighting report of a pink, stubby delta-wing object over Hollywood, California. The military investigation concluded the object was likely a drone or small aircraft.
On August 22, 1957, at 2054Z, a civilian witness reported an unidentified aerial object over the Hollywood and Van Nuys area of California. The sighting was documented by the 751st ACWRON and processed under Project 10073. The object was described as having a 'stubby delta wing' and being smaller than a standard jet aircraft. A distinctive feature noted by the witness was its bright pink color. During the one-minute observation, the object was observed losing altitude and slowing its speed before eventually disappearing over a mountain range. The weather conditions at the time were reported as clear. The report was filed by the 751st ACWRON and directed to the 27th Air Division at Norton AFB, the Air Defense Command at Ent AFB, and the Air Technical Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson AFB. The Senior Director, 1st Lt. Rouse, provided an assessment that the object was possibly a drone or a small aircraft. No radar contact was reported, and no photographs or film were taken of the event. The report is classified as unclassified.
One object stubby delta wing (smaller than jet). Color bright pink. Object losing altitude & slowing of speed. Disappeared over mt range.
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Official Assessment
Comments of reporting officer are possible drone or small a/c.
The object was identified by the reporting officer as potentially being a drone or small aircraft.
Witnesses
Key Persons
- RouseSenior Director