Project 10073 Record Card — Munich, Germany, 21 February 1960

This document comprises a Project 10073 record card and associated correspondence regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon sighting in Munich, Germany, on 21 February 1960. A civilian observer reported seeing an object approximately the size of a jet wing tank, emitting a yellow flame followed by a blue flame. The object was observed at an altitude of approximately 700 feet, moving from southeast to northwest at a high rate of speed before falling into a clump of trees about two miles from the observer. The observation lasted between three and five seconds. The report was forwarded by the Headquarters European Detachment of the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) to AFCIN-4A2 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The transmittal letter, dated 4 March 1960, noted that no action had been taken on the report due to the limited information provided. Subsequent internal notes indicate that the case was submitted to AFCIN-4A2 on 18 April 1960 and returned to 4E2 on 22 April 1960 with no action taken. On 25 April 1960, Sgt Norton of 4A2d informed Sgt Bolieu that the agency had decided the report lacked sufficient importance to warrant further investigation or material analysis. The final analysis sheet ruled out satellites, natural phenomena, and aircraft, ultimately categorizing the incident as having insufficient data for a valid conclusion.