Project 10073 Record Card — Malden, Massachusetts, 21 May 1960

This document file contains a Project 10073 record card and associated correspondence regarding a UFO sighting in Malden, Massachusetts, on May 21, 1960. A civilian witness reported observing a diffused white light at 0255 local time. The light was described as passing an east-facing window, causing a reflection, and taking approximately two seconds to traverse a 20-inch window pane. The witness noted that the object appeared to get smaller as it descended and disappeared. The witness provided a sketch of the event, indicating the light's path relative to the window. Following the report, Headquarters Detachment 2 of the Air Force Research Division forwarded the information to Major R. J. Friend at the Aerospace Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. On June 21, 1960, Lt. Col. Lawrence J. Tacker of the Public Information Division wrote to the witness, stating that the initial report contained insufficient information to reach a valid conclusion. The Air Force requested that the witness complete formal Air Force questionnaires to assist in further evaluation. The record card concludes that without additional information, it is impossible to determine the cause of the light, though the witness suggested it may have been a reflection in her window.