PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - MIAMI, FLORIDA - 9 FEB 59

This document is a Project 10073 record card and associated teletype report detailing a sighting that occurred on February 9, 1959, in Miami, Florida. Two civilian witnesses reported observing six round objects in a trail formation between 0430Z and 0530Z. The objects were described as having three white lights and a flashing red light. According to the report, the objects approached from the north at a high altitude and headed south. Two of the objects disappeared toward the south, while the remaining four maneuvered in the area before also disappearing to the south. The witnesses used field glasses to observe the objects, which made no sound. The weather was reported as generally clear with 12 miles of visibility. The report notes that the Miami ARTC Center reported numerous B-47 aircraft transiting over the Miami area and landing at Homestead Air Force Base. The official conclusion recorded on the card is that the objects were aircraft, with the specific comment that refueling operations were confirmed. The report was transmitted by the Commander of the 2047th AACS Squadron at Maxwell AFB to various commands, including the Air Technical Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson AFB and the Air Defense Command at Ent AFB.