Project 10073 Record Card — Sharon, Massachusetts, October 6, 1961

This document is a Project 10073 record card and accompanying U.S. Air Force Technical Information Sheet detailing a UFO sighting that occurred on October 6, 1961, in Sharon, Massachusetts. The witness, a 14-year-old male student, reported observing five sharply outlined, silver-white, saucer-shaped objects while at a soccer game. The witness stated the objects were standing still at times and then rushing away in formation toward the west. The duration of the sighting was approximately one minute. The witness noted that the objects were solid and made no sound. When asked to estimate the speed, the witness suggested 100 mph, though he admitted he could not estimate the distance. The objects disappeared from view in a fraction of a second. The witness reported that the weather at the time included fog, mist, or light rain. In his own opinion, the witness speculated that the objects could possibly be 'flying saucers' or a 'space ship from another planet.' The official conclusion recorded on the project card attributed the sighting to 'light refraction,' noting that conditions were present for atmospheric refraction of light from an unknown source. The witness also mentioned a previous, unrelated sighting of a green light circling an airplane, which he observed for less than 10 seconds. The document includes sketches by the witness showing the formation of the objects and their motion, as well as his personal contact information, which has been redacted.