Project 10073 Record Card — Eastlake, Ohio — 7 June 1960

This document collection details a UFO sighting reported by Robert McKenzie on June 7, 1960, in Eastlake, Ohio. The report was processed by the Aerospace Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. According to the Project 10073 record card, the witness observed two objects that were described as having the shape of a helicopter and the size of a DC3 aircraft. The objects were noted to have one light on the top and one on the bottom. The observation lasted for approximately one and a half minutes, during which the objects traveled from west to east before disappearing over the horizon. The sighting was made using binoculars while looking over a lake. The official conclusion recorded on the card is 'Possibly Aircraft,' with a note stating that while characteristics of an aircraft were present, the available information remained limited. The documentation includes a formal Joint Messageform (DD Form 173) sent by the 2046th AACS Squadron, which provides further technical details, including meteorological data for the area at the time of the sighting, noting scattered conditions. Additionally, the file contains an extract from a Duty Officers' Report dated June 8, 1960, signed by Major Michael J. Stroff, Jr., which confirms that the report was received and processed by the Air Force intelligence channels. The messageform indicates that the sighting was classified as 'UNCLASSIFIED' and was distributed to various military commands, including the Air Defense Command (ADC) and the Secretary of the Air Force. The report highlights the standard procedure for handling such sightings during the era, involving the collection of specific observational data points such as azimuth, duration, and environmental conditions to assist in the evaluation process.