Project 10073 Record Card — St Johns, Newfoundland, 22 Aug 59

This document consists of a Project 10073 record card and associated teletype communications regarding an aerial sighting that occurred on August 22, 1959, at 0457Z. The incident took place over Torbay Airport in St. Johns, Newfoundland. The primary witnesses were civilian pilots, specifically identified as a PAA pilot. The observation lasted for approximately two seconds, during which a bright light was seen traveling straight down. The report notes that there were no photos taken and no radar contact made. The weather conditions at the time were reported as having scattered clouds at 1500 and 3200 feet. The official conclusion reached by the investigating authorities was that the object was an astronomical meteor, with the comments section explicitly stating it was 'probably a very high meteor.' The teletype communication, sent by the 64th NDC to the Commander of the Air Defense Command and the Air Technical Intelligence Center, confirms the details of the sighting, including the observation of a 'bright light' and the assessment by a senior controller that it was a 'possible falling star.'