Project 10073 Record Card — Ridgecrest, California, 10 September 1960

This document is a Project 10073 record card and associated Air Force staff message regarding a UFO sighting reported on September 10, 1960, in Ridgecrest, California. A family of four, including two children, observed an unidentified object on four separate occasions between 2150 and 2300 hours. The witnesses described the object as having a light gray glow, lacking running lights, and being either saucer-shaped or boomerang-shaped. The object's movement was described as varied, with trajectories including North-South, South-North, and East-West. The witnesses estimated the object's size and speed as approximately twice that of a Cub aircraft. The object was reported to be silent, except for a swishing sound heard during acceleration. The weather conditions at the time were noted as overcast with a 6000-foot ceiling, with light rain and frequent lightning occurring in the area. The Air Force investigation noted that no other reports of unusual objects were received from the populated area. While the official conclusion suggested that some natural phenomenon was likely responsible, the specific cause remained unidentified based on the provided data. The document includes a request from the personnel involved that the incident not be given any publicity. The report was processed through various military channels, including NOTS China Lake, ADC ENT AFB, and ATIC.