Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card — Arlington, Virginia, 6 October 1961
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AI-Generated Summary
A 1961 sighting report of two large, red, elliptical objects over Arlington, Virginia, was filed under Project 10073. The Air Force concluded there was insufficient data to identify the objects.
This document consists of a Project 10073 record card and associated teletype messages regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon sighting on October 6, 1961, in Arlington, Virginia. The report details an observation made at the Army Navy Country Club between 2230Z and 2245Z. The witness reported seeing two elliptical objects, estimated to be 1000 feet long and red in color, exhibiting comet-like tails at a 45-degree elevation. The objects were observed moving and eventually disappeared into the horizon after approximately 10 to 15 minutes. The weather conditions at the time were reported as clear and calm with visibility of 15 miles or more. The official evaluation by the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) concluded that there was insufficient data to reach a valid conclusion. The investigator, identified as Capt. Conklin, noted that the objects sounded somewhat like clouds and that no other reports of the sighting were received. The documentation includes standard military teletype headers and internal routing information, confirming the report was processed through Air Force channels, including Base Operations at Bolling AFB and the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence.
Objts of size of this and speed viewed over Washington, DC area. No other reports received. Sounds somewhat like cloud: however on info given no valid conclusion can be reached case listed as insufficient data.
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Official Assessment
Insufficient Data for Evaluation
The objects were described as elliptical, 1000 feet long, and red, with comet-like tails. They were observed over the Washington, D.C. area at a 45-degree elevation. No other reports were received, and the investigator noted the objects sounded somewhat like clouds. Due to the lack of sufficient information, no valid conclusion could be reached.
Key Persons
- Capt. ConklinInvestigator