Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card — Farallon Islands, 29 September 1962
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A sighting of an object near the Farallon Islands on 29 September 1962 was reported to the Coast Guard. The Air Force investigated and concluded the event was caused by jet aircraft exercises and sunset reflections on contrails.
On 29 September 1962, the Coast Guard received multiple reports of an object appearing to be fired from the water in the vicinity of the Farallon Islands. Witnesses described a long vapor trail and a red fireball associated with the object. The incident was reported through military channels, specifically via the 28th NORAD Sector and other regional commands. Following an investigation, the Air Force concluded that the sighting was not an anomalous event but rather the result of jet aircraft exercises taking place in the area. The visual characteristics reported by witnesses, specifically the red fireball and the long vapor trail, were attributed to the effects of the sunset reflecting off the aircraft's contrails. Consequently, the investigation was closed and the sighting was officially categorized as an aircraft.
A/C investigated & found sighting attributed to jet a/c exercises in area and sunset reflecting on con trails.
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Official Assessment
sighting attributed to jet a/c exercises in area and sunset reflecting on con trails
The sighting was investigated and determined to be the result of jet aircraft exercises occurring in the vicinity of the Farallon Islands, with the visual phenomena caused by sunset light reflecting off the aircraft's contrails.