PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - REDDING CALIFORNIA - 12 OCT 1963

This document is a Project 10073 record card and associated teletype message regarding a UFO sighting that occurred on October 12, 1963, near Redding, California. The witness reported observing an oval-shaped object, described as being between the size of a nickel and a quarter, which displayed blue, red, and green colors. The primary object was accompanied by six or seven smaller objects trailing behind it, resembling an afterburner effect with downward projections. The witness reported a loud roaring sound lasting for two seconds, which occurred three times. The object was observed at a low altitude, performing erratic movements, including climbing, drifting, and moving up and down before veering to the left. The observation lasted for approximately two hours. The Air Technical Intelligence Center evaluated the report and concluded that there was insufficient data for a definitive identification. They noted that the duration and erratic motion might be attributed to an astronomical object or atmospheric inversion conditions. A balloon was considered unlikely due to the duration of the sighting, though it remained a possibility. The report was forwarded through military channels, including the Air Defense Command and the Air Technical Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.