Project 10073 Record Card and Incoming Message — Lamone, Missouri, 15 September 1962

This document consists of a Project 10073 Record Card and a subsequent series of incoming military messages regarding an Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) sighting reported on 15 September 1962 near La Mone, Missouri. The witness, an Airman Second Class (A2C) from the 340 Civil Engineering Squadron, reported observing an oval-shaped object, approximately 20-25 feet long, white in color with black lines on the bottom. The object was described as being illuminated, moving in a straight line from the southwest to the northeast, and descending at an estimated altitude of 150 feet. The sighting lasted approximately five seconds and occurred on a moonlit night. The witness reported no sound and no maneuvering. The official investigation, conducted by the Air Force, characterized the witness's report as 'very vague' and noted that the observer was unsure of the object's dimensions and distance. The investigating officer suggested that the sighting might have been a reflection from a C-46 aircraft that took off from Whiteman AFB at 0124L, noting that the bright full moon could have caused such a reflection. Ultimately, the Air Force concluded that there was insufficient data for a definitive analysis. The correspondence also includes a follow-up message from the Foreign Technology Division (FTD) reminding the reporting unit that all UAP reports must be sent directly to the FTD in accordance with Air Force Regulation 200-2.