Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - 21 DEC 1963
AI-Generated Summary
A radar-only sighting of an unidentified object occurred on December 21, 1963, in the Pacific. The object was observed at 20,000 feet traveling at 380 knots and appeared to be using radar.
On December 21, 1963, at 1021Z, a radar-only sighting occurred in the Pacific region at coordinates 31.20N 170 W. The incident involved a single unidentified object that was detected by radar while making passes on a MATS aircraft. The object was estimated to be at an altitude of 20,000 feet and traveling at a speed of 380 knots. The report notes that the object had no lights and appeared to be using radar itself. The incident was documented as a CIRVIS report and transmitted to various military commands, including CINCNORAD, CINCPAC, and CINCSAC, with a note that the message was retransmitted to the CIA, DIA, NIN, and XOPX. The official conclusion recorded on the Project 10073 record card is 'Probable a/c'.
No obj sighted radar pickup only. Report indicates obj making passes on receiving a/c. No lights. Obj seemed to be using radar.
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Official Assessment
Probable a/c.
The object was detected by radar only, with no visual confirmation. It was observed making passes at an aircraft at 20,000 feet, traveling at 380 knots. The object displayed no lights and appeared to be using radar.