Project 10073 Record Card - 11 Jul 60

This document is a Project 10073 record card and associated teletype correspondence detailing a UFO sighting that occurred on July 11, 1960, approximately 20 miles west of Williston, North Dakota. The observer, identified as a Mr. [illegible] Willowdale from Toronto, Canada, reported seeing four objects—two large and two small—that appeared in a diamond-shaped formation. The witness, who was standing beside his car on Highway 2, described the objects as brilliant and noted that they were motionless for approximately 15 minutes before moving from the north to the southwest at an estimated speed of 150 mph. The observer reported that the objects constantly changed directions and formations during the sighting. The witness did not use any optical aids and reported that no sound was heard. The weather at the time included thunderstorm activity in the southwest with low cloud formations. The report was forwarded by the Officer of the Day at Minot Air Force Base, who noted that the observer appeared to be very logical, coherent, and precise in his description. Despite the witness's clarity, the official evaluation categorized the report as containing contradictory information and ultimately left the conclusion as insufficient data for evaluation. The document includes detailed weather data for the region at the time of the sighting, provided by the Minot Air Force Base weather station, and confirms that no interception was attempted and no known flights or weather balloons were reported in the area.