Project 10073 Record Card — North Carver, Massachusetts, 1 May 1964

On 1 May 1964, a civilian witness in North Carver, Massachusetts, reported observing an unidentified aerial phenomenon for approximately three hours. The witness described a formation consisting of five objects: a primary group of three objects with revolving red, green, and blue beacons, and two additional single objects. The witness estimated the altitude of the objects to be between 5,000 and 6,000 feet and described their apparent size as half a pea held at arm's length. The objects remained stationary until they were eventually obscured by fog. The witness, who appeared frightened and sincere during multiple telephone reports, claimed that an EC-121H aircraft from Otis Air Force Base flew between his position and the objects, noting that the aircraft's flashing beacon was smaller than the lights of the observed objects. Military authorities conducted an investigation, which included a radar scan of the area by Boston Search and Otis RAPCON, as well as an aerial check by an EC-121H aircraft. No unidentified radar tracks were detected, and the flight crew reported seeing nothing unusual. Major Kenneth W. Struwe, the preparing officer, noted that a shooting star was reported in the area at 0030Z on 3 May, and that several stars and planets were visible low on the horizon at the approximate heading provided by the witness. The final assessment by the Air Force concluded that the objects were likely stars or planets, as the Air Almanac confirmed a bright star on the reported heading. The reporting officer acknowledged that this conclusion was conjectural but maintained that stars were the most probable explanation for the sighting.