Project 10073 Record Card and Related Correspondence — Douglasville, Georgia, September-October 1960

This document collection details a series of UFO sightings reported by a retired USAF Master Sergeant and his wife near Douglasville, Georgia, between September 28 and October 9, 1960. The witnesses reported observing three distinct objects at different times, noting that they were significantly brighter than any star, potentially ten times brighter than the evening star. The objects were described as round, nickel-colored, and pea-sized, exhibiting a general movement away from the observers in a straight line, occasionally punctuated by dance-like movements that appeared to be variations in altitude. The 32nd Air Division (SAGE) at Dobbins Air Force Base conducted an investigation, which included a request for additional information from the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The investigation sought to clarify if the objects were observed simultaneously, their relative positions, and their brightness compared to Polaris. The witnesses clarified that the objects were not observed at the same time, with object number two appearing three to four hours after objects one and three. A sketch was provided to illustrate the points of initial appearance and disappearance for the objects. The official conclusion reached by the military authorities was that the descriptions and motions of the objects were consistent with astronomical bodies, such as planets and stars, with one object specifically noted as fitting the characteristics of Jupiter. The report includes detailed meteorological data for the period, including wind speeds, ceiling, and visibility, to support the assessment that the sightings were likely astronomical in nature.