Project 10073 Record Card — 26 July 1961

This document consists of a Project 10073 record card and an associated memo routing slip regarding a UFO sighting reported on July 26, 1961. The witness, identified only as a fireman from Wayne Township, Ohio, reported observing a stationary light in the northeast sky for approximately two to five minutes. The object was described as having a changing brightness and resembling a bright star. The report includes a U.S. Air Force Technical Information Sheet (Form 164) completed by the witness, which confirms the observation occurred at 2307 hours. The investigating officer, Captain Sell, noted that the witness could not be reached for follow-up because his full name and contact information were not properly recorded. Consequently, the official conclusion reached by the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) was that the report contained insufficient data for a formal evaluation. The investigators speculated that the object might have been the star Capella, which was positioned low on the horizon at the time of the sighting. The documentation is part of the Project Blue Book collection, reflecting the standard administrative process for handling civilian UFO reports during this period.