PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — 17 June 1963 Sighting, Oahu, Hawaii

On June 17, 1963, at 0641A, a sighting of an unidentified aerial phenomenon occurred over Oahu, Hawaii. The primary observer was Major Armand Parker, who reported the event along with his wife and another military officer. The object was described as a large fireball with a long, fiery tail and a yellow tint, noted to be significantly larger than a star. The observation lasted between two and three seconds. The object was observed moving at a heading of 051 degrees, descending from an elevation of 60 degrees above the horizon to 15 degrees, at which point it appeared to burn out. The event was reported through official military channels as a CIRVIS report, originating from the 326 Air Division at the Kunia Facility in Hawaii. The report was distributed to various military commands, including PACAF, CINCNORAD, and CSAF. Following the evaluation of the report, the official conclusion reached was that the duration and physical description of the object were consistent with a fireball, and the case was officially categorized as a meteor observation.