Project 10073 Record Cards and Related Communications — Shreveport, Louisiana, December 1957

This document contains a series of Project 10073 record cards and associated teletype communications regarding unidentified aerial phenomena (UFOB) sightings reported in the vicinity of Shreveport, Louisiana, on December 7, 1957. The reports originate from the 703rd ACWRON at Texarkana AFS and were processed through the Shreveport GOC Filter Center. Multiple observations were recorded, with witnesses describing silver, oval, or cigar-shaped objects. One report specifically notes an object the size of a B-29, surrounded by vapor, with no exhaust or sound. Another report describes a cigar-shaped object approximately 15 feet long, pointed at both ends, featuring knobs on its sides and appearing to rotate while moving. One witness also reported seeing a six-engine plane with three fuselages in the vicinity of the object. The duration of these sightings varied between 3, 10, and 20 minutes. Despite the detailed descriptions provided by civilian witnesses, the military evaluation remained inconclusive. ATIC personnel noted that while some descriptions were consistent with a weather balloon, the lack of specific data points—such as precise azimuth, bearing, and wind information—prevented a definitive identification. The documents reflect the standard military procedure for handling civilian UFO reports during this period, emphasizing the collection of specific physical and behavioral characteristics, while ultimately categorizing the events as having insufficient information for a proper evaluation.