Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting of Green Flare, 1 May 1960
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AI-Generated Summary
A military aircraft crew reported sighting a green flare at 8,000 feet while flying near Hawaii on May 1, 1960. The incident was investigated under Project 10073 and concluded to be a flare of undetermined origin, posing no threat.
On May 1, 1960, at 020930Z, a military aircraft (identified as R5D, tail number 50855) was en route from Alameda, California, to Kaneohe, Hawaii. During the flight, the crew observed a green flare that appeared to rise through an overcast layer to an altitude of 8,000 feet. The object was positioned approximately 100 yards in front of the aircraft. The sighting lasted for 8 seconds, during which the object was observed ascending and then descending before extinguishing. The event was witnessed by two individuals on board the aircraft. The incident was reported via a CIRVIS (Communication Instructions for Reporting Vital Intelligence Sightings) report. Military authorities, including the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC), reviewed the incident under Project 10073. The official conclusion reached by the evaluating authorities was that the object was a flare, although its specific origin could not be determined. The incident was formally evaluated as posing 'NO THREAT'.
Due to limited information, only conclusion to be drawn is that it was a flare. Origin of flare not determined.
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Official Assessment
Due to limited information, only conclusion to be drawn is that it was a flare. Origin of flare not determined.
The object was identified as a flare based on its visual characteristics and behavior.