Project 10073 Record Cards: Las Cruces, NM (12 Jun 58) and Hong Kong (13 Jun 58)

This document contains two Project 10073 record cards and associated military communications regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) sightings in June 1958. The first incident occurred on June 12, 1958, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. A civilian observer, while in his backyard, reported a round object the size of a quarter that appeared pinkish-red to some observers and white to others. The object possessed a very long tail and was observed for approximately 20 seconds before one part broke away from the main body. The observer was at an altitude of 32 degrees 15 N, 106 degrees 50 degrees West. The sighting was reported by the 685th ACWRON, and LT Charles L. Finch noted it as a possible falling star. The second incident occurred on June 13, 1958, in Hong Kong. Two RAF intelligence technicians observed a spherical object transiting from horizon to horizon in 30 seconds. The estimated altitude was 40,000 feet. Radar units were inoperative at the time, providing no corroborating data. The RAF concluded there was no threat and planned no further follow-up. Both reports were evaluated by the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) as likely being meteors, with the conclusion that there was insufficient data for a more definitive evaluation.