Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card — Cold Spring, New York, 13 December 1958
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A gold, cigar-shaped object with two fins was sighted over Cold Spring, NY, on December 13, 1958. Military authorities concluded it was likely a high-flying aircraft.
This document is a Project 10073 record card and associated teletype report concerning a UFO sighting that occurred on December 13, 1958, in Cold Spring, New York. The witness reported observing a single, gold-colored, cigar or tube-shaped object approximately 20 feet in length. The object featured two fins on its side and emitted a high-pitched sound. The sighting took place at 1615L (local time) under clear weather conditions. The object was observed orbiting over the town before heading south. The military investigation, involving communications between various units including the 1006th AISS, the 26th ADIV SAGE, and the Air Technical Intelligence Center, noted the presence of a T-33 aircraft returning to Stewart AFB from a round-robin flight in the vicinity. The official conclusion recorded on the project card is that the object was 'probably a high-flying a/c.' The documentation includes technical data such as wind conditions at various altitudes and coordinates (4120 N 7358W). The report was processed through East NORAD channels.
Gold colored cigar or tube shaped obj, 20 ft long, 2 fins on side. High pitched sound, orbiting over town, then headed south.
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Official Assessment
Probably a high-flying a/c.
The object was described as a gold-colored, cigar-shaped craft with two fins, emitting a high-pitched sound. It was observed orbiting over Cold Spring, New York, before heading south. The official assessment concluded it was likely a high-flying aircraft.
Key Persons
- Duty ControllerDuty Controller East NORAD