Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - 10 December 1957
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AI-Generated Summary
A 1957 sighting report from Long Island describes a rocket-shaped object. While officially classified as a meteor, the report notes the proximity to busy airline traffic lanes.
This document consists of a Project 10073 Record Card and associated teletype correspondence regarding a sighting on December 10, 1957, in Oceanside, Long Island, New York. The witness, who was walking a dog at the time, described an object that appeared like a rocket case with a pencil-shaped front. The object was described as bright white, similar to the moon, and resembling a comet or shooting star. The witness reported that the object moved on a rapid, constant track from west to east before descending at the horizon. The duration of the sighting was described as fairly short. The witness also noted having seen a similar object two days prior, on December 8, 1957. The official conclusion recorded on the card is that the event was a meteor sighting. However, the teletype report includes additional context, noting that the observer was located under one of the world's busiest airline traffic lanes and suggesting that the object was likely a scheduled airline flight. The report was filed by Captain George H. Tully of the HQ First Air Force.
Object with appearance of rocket case shaped like pencil front. Bright white like moon. Looked like comet or shooting star.
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Official Assessment
Meteor sighting.
The object was identified as a meteor. The observer was noted to be located under busy airline traffic lanes, and it was suggested the object was likely a scheduled airline flight.
Key Persons
- George H. TullyAirdrome Officer, HQ First AF