PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Troy, Ohio

This document is a Project 10073 record card detailing a sighting of two unidentified aerial objects over Troy, Ohio, on September 7, 1961. The witness, who identified himself as a weather man with 15 years of experience, reported observing two objects traveling from the southwest to the northeast. The first object was described as having a white glow, appearing like a satellite, with a second object following it like a booster. The witness noted that the objects appeared red as they moved away and left a vapor trail approximately 100-200 yards behind them. The witness estimated the speed of the objects to be four to five times that of a jet fighter and their altitude to be between 100,000 and 150,000 feet. The sighting lasted for one to two minutes, with a five-minute interval between the two objects. The witness explicitly stated that the vapor trail did not spread out like that of a typical aircraft. Despite the witness's professional background in weather observation, the official conclusion recorded on the card is that the sighting was likely high-flying jet aircraft, based on the speed and the presence of contrails. The document includes a completed U.S. Air Force Technical Information Sheet, where the witness provided sketches and detailed responses regarding the objects' appearance, motion, and the environmental conditions at the time of the sighting. A note on the summary data sheet indicates that the witness continued to look for the objects after the initial sighting but reported negative results.