Project 10073 Record Card and Correspondence — San Gabriel, California, May 1960

This document contains a Project 10073 record card and associated correspondence regarding a UFO sighting reported by a retired master sergeant in San Gabriel, California, on May 12, 1960. The witness, who was sitting on the north ledge of the East entrance of Mark Keppel High School, reported seeing a 'flying saucer' traveling toward him. He described the object as appearing like a reddish morning star with a cross-extension resembling a spine on an echinodermata. The witness initially thought it might be a light refraction but later observed it moving. In subsequent correspondence, the witness provided additional context, including his military background in the Infantry and his personal political views. He later speculated that the object might have been a helicopter at a distance of 10 to 15 miles. The Air Force, represented by Lt. Col. Lawrence J. Tacker, informed the witness that the initial report contained insufficient information for a valid conclusion and requested that he complete a formal Air Force questionnaire. Despite these requests, the file notes that the information remained limited and the requested additional details were never received. The final evaluation on the analysis sheet is 'Insufficient Information'. The document includes the original record card, the witness's completed questionnaire, and internal Air Force correspondence regarding the handling of the case.