Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card — Long Island, New York, 13 August 1959
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AI-Generated Summary
A sighting report from 1959 detailing a round, yellowish-blue object observed over Long Island. The military investigation concluded the information was limited and suggested it was a possible aircraft.
This document consists of a Project 10073 record card and an associated teletype message regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon reported on August 13, 1959, over Long Island, New York. The sighting occurred at 1634 local time. The witness reported a single, round, yellowish-blue object with a red glow, which was observed for approximately 20 to 30 seconds. The object was traveling from West to East at a high altitude before it faded out. The observation was made with the naked eye under clear weather conditions. The report was prepared by an Airdrome Officer, identified as Captain Martin, who noted that an F-102 aircraft was observed in the area using its afterburner. The official conclusion recorded on the card is that there was limited information available, suggesting the object was a possible aircraft. The teletype message confirms the details were furnished in accordance with Air Force Regulation (AFR) 200-2.
Rnd, yellowish-blue obj flying very high. Faded out.
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Official Assessment
Limited info. Possible a/c.
The object was observed for 20-30 seconds moving from West to East. It was described as a round, yellowish-blue object with a red glow, flying at a high altitude before fading out. The reporting officer noted the observation of an F-102 in afterburner in the vicinity.
Key Persons
- MartinAirdrome Officer