PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Itazuke, Japan, 9 December 1957

On December 9, 1957, at 1047Z, two experienced pilots, Major Walter F. Grey (USAF) and Major Robert Breese (USMC), observed an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying a T-33 aircraft at an altitude of 15,000 feet. The aircraft was on a magnetic heading of 315 degrees, departing from Itazuke Air Base in Japan. The pilots reported seeing a single lighted object that appeared larger than a star and exhibited changing colors, specifically white, orange, and red. The object maintained a constant position relative to the aircraft for a duration of 10 to 15 minutes before fading from sight. The pilots noted that the object held a constant flight path without maneuvers. Weather conditions at the time were described as excellent with clear visibility. Following an investigation by the 314th Air Division Intelligence, the object was officially identified as the planet Venus. The report includes a handwritten note suggesting that the observers were able to identify the evening planet Venus at perigee. Second Lieutenant Alfred D. D'Ambrosio, Chief of Target Intelligence for the 314th Air Division, signed off on the report, noting that he had no further comments on the sighting.