Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card and Correspondence — Unidentified Flying Object (Van Tassel)
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AI-Generated Summary
A civilian submitted an 8mm film strip to the Pentagon in 1958 claiming it showed a UFO. The Air Technical Intelligence Center analyzed the film and concluded the object was a reflection, suspecting a potential hoax.
This document collection details the investigation of an 8mm film strip submitted to the Pentagon on 25 October 1958 by a civilian from Yucca Valley, California. The individual claimed the film provided proof of UFOs. The film was forwarded to the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for analysis. Major Robert J. Friend and other ATIC personnel examined the film, which contained six frames showing a stationary object. The analysis concluded that the object was a reflection of some sort. The investigators noted that the individual did not provide information regarding the location, date, or camera used, and they expressed skepticism regarding the authenticity of the claim, suggesting it was a possible hoax. The final correspondence, dated 5 January 1959, confirms the return of the film to the individual with the official conclusion that the images were merely reflections. The documents include a Project 10073 record card, internal routing sheets, and formal letters between Major Lawrence J. Tacker of the Public Information Division and the ATIC.
It is the opinion of the ATIC that this is a photograph of a reflection, probably planned by Mr. [illegible].
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Official Assessment
It is the opinion of the ATIC that this is a photograph of a reflection.
The film was analyzed by the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC). The object was determined to be stationary and visible for approximately six seconds. ATIC concluded the object was a reflection and suggested the possibility of a hoax by the individual who submitted the film.
Witnesses
- Mr. [illegible]Civilian
Key Persons
- Lawrence J. TackerMajor, USAF, Executive Officer, Public Information Division
- Robert J. FriendMajor, Air Technical Intelligence Center