Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card and Associated Incoming Staff Messages
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A US aircraft reported being trailed by an unknown swept-wing aircraft over the Atlantic on November 21, 1963. The Air Force concluded the object was a conventional aircraft and not a UFO.
On November 21, 1963, a sighting incident occurred in the Atlantic region at coordinates 60.30W 41.50N. A US aircraft, identified in communications as 'BALIN 22', reported being trailed by an unknown aircraft for approximately 10 minutes. The reporting crew described the unknown aircraft as having a swept-wing configuration and a large high tail. The unknown aircraft was observed at an altitude approximately 10,000 feet below the reporting aircraft, which was flying at an altitude above 350 flight level. The unknown aircraft eventually disappeared into clouds. The incident was reported via the ZIPPO CIRVIS reporting system. Multiple military commands were notified, including SAC, NORAD, and various Air Force and Naval commands. The incident was also transmitted to the CIA. The official conclusion recorded on the Project 10073 record card is that the object was an aircraft and not a UFO.
Unknown a/c assumed to be Russian trailing US a/c for 10 min, then disappearing into clouds. Swept wing. Large high tail
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Official Assessment
Report of a/c. Not UFO.
The object was identified as an aircraft, presumed to be Russian, trailing a US aircraft.