Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card — Farmington, Illinois, 24 August 1957
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A civilian in Farmington, Illinois, reported two small, dark, round objects falling to the ground on August 24, 1957. The military investigation concluded there was insufficient data to evaluate the sighting.
This document is a Project 10073 record card and associated military teletype report concerning a UFO sighting that occurred on August 24, 1957, in Farmington, Illinois. The report was filed by the 20th Air Division in accordance with Air Force Regulation 200-2. The witness, a civilian identified only as Mr. [illegible], reported observing two round, dark objects, described as being the size of a dime, moving in a straight line before falling to the ground. The observation lasted for approximately 40 seconds under clear weather conditions. The military investigation determined that the objects were not recovered and that there was insufficient data available to conduct a formal evaluation of the incident. The teletype communication confirms that the witness appeared certain of his sighting, but the official conclusion remained that the data was insufficient for a definitive explanation.
Two objects round, size of dime, color dark. Objects fell to ground.
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Official Assessment
Insufficient data for evaluation.
The objects were not recovered and there was insufficient data to evaluate the sighting.
Witnesses
- Mr. [illegible]Mr.Civilian
Key Persons
- Mr. [illegible]Witness