Project 10073 Record Card — Neshua, New Hampshire, 31 Dec 1960

This document contains a Project 10073 record card and associated correspondence regarding a UFO sighting in Neshua, New Hampshire, on December 31, 1960. The witness, a civilian, reported observing a saucer-shaped object that was dull and silver-gray in color. The object, which emitted a sound described as being like a small motorboat, first caught the witness's attention due to a flash of light reflected from its surface. The observation lasted for approximately twelve minutes, after which the object reportedly climbed straight up into the clouds. The witness provided a detailed personal account in a letter, noting that the object was not a 'playtoy' and expressing concern about the low altitude of the region, which they believed could allow enemy aircraft to fly undetected. The official evaluation by the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) concluded that the witness did not provide sufficient information to reach a definitive conclusion, suggesting that the sighting was likely a reflection, a mirage, or a combination of both. The file also includes a memo routing slip dated January 10, 1961, indicating that the matter was referred to the Chief of Staff of the USAF. Additionally, the document contains a list of sightings from January 1-15, 1961, which categorizes various reports from across the United States and international locations, including sightings of Venus, meteors, and aircraft, as well as reports labeled as 'insufficient data.' Two brief, separate reports for December 27, 1960, in East Boston, Massachusetts, and December 29, 1960, in San Raphael, California, are also included for information purposes.