Project 10073 Record Card — England AFB, Louisiana, 16 June 1960

This document compiles reports regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed on 16 June 1960 over Louisiana. The sighting involved an egg-shaped object that appeared green, turning to white, with a bluish-green flame. Witnesses, including personnel from the 401st Tactical Fighter Wing, an Airdrome Officer at England AFB, and a Braniff Airlines pilot, described the object as descending in a straight path and emitting sparks before burning out. The duration of the observation varied among witnesses, with reports ranging from 3 to 30 seconds. The object was described as being the size of a dime, and one pilot noted it was bright enough to read his instruments. Despite the Airdrome Officer's assertion that the object did not resemble any meteor he had previously encountered, and the fact that New Orleans control center reported no known aircraft in distress, the official military assessment concluded that the object was a meteor. The incident received significant media attention across Louisiana, appearing in local newspapers and on radio and television broadcasts. The report includes technical data regarding the sighting, including coordinates for England AFB and meteorological conditions at the time, which were clear with 15-mile visibility. The documentation consists of a Project 10073 record card and a subsequent teletype report (TFW/DO/INTEL 6-479) referencing AFR 200-2, Paragraph 15, which was forwarded to Dr. Hynek at ATIC.