Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - 3 Jul 58 - 5 Mi N of White Cloud, Mich
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AI-Generated Summary
A civilian reported a stationary, silver, round object over White Cloud, Michigan, on July 3, 1958. Military authorities concluded the object was a weather balloon.
On July 3, 1958, at 1900Z, a civilian observer located 5 miles north of White Cloud, Michigan, reported a stationary, round, silver object appearing the size of a dime at arm's length. The observation lasted for 35 minutes. The witness, identified as a welder and control technician at the Grand Rapids GOC Filter Center, reported no sound, no tail trails, and no exhaust. Following the sighting, four-motor aircraft were observed circling below the object, seemingly searching for something. The weather was described as hazy with broken cloud conditions. The report was filed by 1st Lt. Aruther J. Pasmas of the 781st ACWRON. The official conclusion reached by the military authorities was that the object was 'undoubtedly a balloon,' supported by weather charts indicating a balloon release at 1800 hours.
Undoubtedly a balloon.
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Official Assessment
Undoubtedly a balloon.
The object was identified as a balloon, noting that weather charts showed a balloon release at 1800 hours.
Key Persons
- Aruther J. Pasmas1st Lt Senior Director 781st ACWRON