Project 10073 Record Card — Bedford, Ohio, October 4, 1963

This document contains the records of a UFO sighting reported by a civilian in Bedford, Ohio, on October 4, 1963. The witness, a 15-year-old male, reported observing a bright, metallic object smaller than the sun, surrounded by an aqua-colored haze. The object was described as a truncated cone with no visible vapor trails, exhaust, or protrusions. The witness stated the object was initially stationary at an estimated altitude of 32,000 feet before moving in an arch from the northwest to the northeast at an estimated speed of 2,500 mph. The entire observation lasted approximately 15 to 20 seconds. The witness reported that the object flickered and flashed before disappearing suddenly. Following the initial report, the Department of the Air Force, specifically the Foreign Technology Division (FTD) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, contacted the witness to request further information via an FTD Form 164. The correspondence indicates that the initial letter provided insufficient data for a proper evaluation. The case was subsequently processed by the FTD and ultimately categorized as having insufficient data for evaluation.