Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card — Ramstein AB, Germany, 26 March 1962
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A military pilot observed an unidentified object near Ramstein AB in 1962 traveling at Mach 2.7. The object changed appearance during the 5-8 second encounter, and the case remains officially listed as Unidentified.
On March 26, 1962, at 1335 GMT, a military pilot observed an unidentified object near Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The object, described as having a dark-colored snout and resembling a small delta-wing fighter, appeared at the pilot's 8 o'clock position and moved across to the 3 o'clock and 5 o'clock positions. The pilot noted two sun flashes on the object's vertical fin and observed no visible means of propulsion. The object maintained a straight and level flight path with no change in altitude, and its speed was estimated at approximately Mach 2.7. The duration of the sighting was between five and eight seconds. The pilot reported that the object's appearance changed to that of a 'dart target' as it traveled. Official comments on the record card indicate that the possibility of the object being a Sidewinder or other radar-controlled heat-seeking missile was ruled out, as the pilot's familiarity with such aircraft and drone configurations would have allowed for identification. The report suggests it is possible the object was a dart-type target, but notes that this should have been verified by the base submitting the report. Ultimately, no definitive conclusion was reached, and the case was officially listed as 'Unidentified'.
No conclusion reached and case is listed as Unidentified.
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Official Assessment
Missile ruled out, if sidewinder or other type of radar controlled or heat seeking missile it was near enough to a/c to alter its course for hit. Pilots familiarity with a/c rules this out, and he should have knowledge of drone configurations in use. Quite possible that objt was a dart type target. However this should have been checked out at base submitting report. No conclusion reached and case is listed as Unidentified.
The object was observed by a pilot near Ramstein AB. It exhibited high speed (Mach 2.7) and changed appearance from a delta-wing fighter to a dart target. The report rules out a Sidewinder missile and suggests it might have been a dart-type target, though this was not confirmed.