Project 10073 Record Cards — Dayton, Ohio, December 1960

This document contains two Project 10073 record cards documenting UFO sightings in Dayton, Ohio, during December 1960, along with a forwarding memorandum from the Aerospace Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC). The first sighting occurred on December 3, 1960, at 2315 local time. The witness described a red ball of fire with a shooting flame that changed from a silver glow to a reddish glow before fading from sight. The object moved in a northwest direction. The report notes that the originator could not be contacted for further information, leading to a conclusion of insufficient data. The second sighting occurred on December 16, 1960, at 2115 local time. The observer, located inside a building, reported a bright white light at an elevation of 60-70 degrees. The object reportedly moved at various speeds, circled, and appeared to turn off and on. The report indicates the witness was a student and that the information provided was too general for a valid conclusion, suggesting a possibility of light reflection. A memorandum dated December 19, 1960, from Captain John C. McNeill of the Aerospace Technical Intelligence Center to Major Friend, forwards the report from Captain Rinearson regarding this second sighting. The documentation includes multiple copies of the standard U.S. Air Force Technical Information Sheet questionnaire, which were used to collect witness data. Both cases were ultimately filed under Project 10073 with the conclusion that there was insufficient data for evaluation.