Project 10073 Record Card — Lorain, Ohio, 14 September 1960

This document contains a collection of correspondence and a completed U.S. Air Force Technical Information Sheet regarding a UFO sighting reported by a civilian in Lorain, Ohio, on September 14, 1960. The witness, who was working a night shift, reported observing four objects that appeared as bluish-white, pale orange circles of light, similar in brightness to the Echo I satellite. The witness described the objects as moving in a straight, evenly spaced line before making a 90-degree turn and disappearing into the earth's shadow. The witness, who claimed to be an amateur photographer and knowledgeable about military aircraft, insisted these were not jets. The report includes a formal response from Lt. Colonel Lawrence J. Tacker of the Air Force's Public Information Division, dated October 3, 1960, informing the witness that the information provided was insufficient for a valid conclusion and requesting that the two other individuals who witnessed the event also complete official questionnaires. Internal correspondence from the Aerospace Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) confirms the request for these additional questionnaires. An evaluation note attached to the file suggests that the witness's interpretation of the objects entering the earth's shadow was likely incorrect based on the time of year and the reported direction of travel, further noting that the witness's statements suggest a lack of formal study of the subject despite their claims of expertise. The file serves as a record of the Air Force's attempt to gather more data on the incident, which ultimately remained categorized as having insufficient data for a valid conclusion.