Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card — Moody AFB, Georgia, 20 Oct 60
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A 1960 sighting report from Moody AFB describes a white, star-shaped object observed for 24 minutes. Despite official speculation that it was an aircraft reflecting sunlight, the report notes no radar contact and no definitive explanation.
This document is a Project 10073 record card and associated teletype report regarding a UFO sighting that occurred on October 20, 1960, near Moody Air Force Base in Georgia. The primary witness was A/3C William Arcadipane, a weather observer with Detachment 28 of the 8th Weather Group, who was joined by four other observers. The object was described as a white, star-shaped entity of moderate intensity. It was first sighted west of Moody AFB moving north, then changed direction to the north, and finally disappeared to the north-northeast. The total duration of the observation was 24 minutes. The report notes that the local RAPCON agency was contacted, but they reported negative radar contact. The official conclusion recorded on the card is that the object was 'probably a/c reflecting sunlight,' although the teletype report concludes with the statement that there was 'no explanation as to the possible cause or identity of this object.' The report was submitted in compliance with paragraph 15 of Air Force Regulation 200-2.
The local RAPCON agency was contacted and reported negative radar contact. No explanation as to the possible cause or identity of this object.
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Official Assessment
Probably a/c reflecting sunlight.
The object was identified as a star-shaped object of moderate intensity. After investigation, it was concluded that the object was likely an aircraft reflecting sunlight. No radar contact was established.
Witnesses
- William ArcadipaneA/3CDET 28, 8 WEATHER GP
Key Persons
- William ArcadipaneWeather observer