Project 10073 Record - South Bend, Indiana 1957

This document consists of a series of correspondence and a Project 10073 record regarding UFO sightings reported by a civilian in South Bend, Indiana. The primary witness, a woman identified only as 'Mrs [illegible]', wrote to authorities on April 6, 1966, to document her experiences from 1957. She expressed frustration that her previous reports were dismissed as hallucinations. The witness describes several encounters occurring in March 1957. In one instance, she observed an object for two hours, from 11:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M., noting that it was larger than a star and emitted a glow. When her husband turned on the house lights, the object reportedly moved away at 'tremendous speed'. Subsequent sightings in March 1957 involved objects described as oval-shaped, 'grashish' (grayish) in color, and enveloped in a light or flame that looked like silk or 'gossamer'. The witness reported these events to the local county sheriff, who visited the property. Her 16-year-old son and 15-year-old daughter also witnessed the phenomena. The witness provided descriptions of the objects moving in formation, appearing like a bird with wings, and flickering with red lights. She also mentioned that one object appeared to be in line with the Bendix facility or the local airport. The official military record, filed under Project 10073, categorizes the case as having 'insufficient data for evaluation'. The file includes handwritten notes and sketches from the witness attempting to illustrate the appearance and movement of the objects. The document serves as a record of civilian reports submitted to the Air Force for investigation during the era of Project Blue Book.