Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Washington, D.C. — 24 May 64
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A civilian reported a bright, zig-zagging object in Washington, D.C. on May 24, 1964. The USAF investigation concluded there was insufficient data to identify the object, noting potential confusion with the ECHO II satellite or an aircraft.
This document is a Project 10073 record card detailing a civilian sighting of an unidentified aerial phenomenon in Washington, D.C., on May 24, 1964. The witness reported observing a single object that appeared as a bright star, which was noted to be brighter than surrounding stars. The object reportedly changed color, moved in a zig-zag pattern, circled in flight, and disappeared and reappeared while heading southeast. The witness, whose name is redacted, provided the report to the USAF Command Post, which subsequently contacted the Foreign Technology Division (FTD). The investigation into the sighting involved checking the status of the ECHO I and ECHO II satellites. Records indicated that ECHO I was not in the area at the time of the report, while ECHO II was heading northeast at 0230 EST, approximately one hour after the sighting. The investigating officer, Captain E.C. James, concluded that there was insufficient information to reach a definitive evaluation, noting that the report was secondhand and lacked precise data regarding duration, time, and motion. The report suggests that if the reported maneuvers were accurate, an aircraft might be the cause, though a balloon with a light could not be entirely ruled out.
If error in time and direction then ECHO II possible cause. IF reported manuvers correct then a/c likely cause of report.
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Official Assessment
No evaluation due to insufficient information. Time motion and sequence and DURATION omitted. Secondhand report.
The report was received via a phone call to the USAF Command Post. The object was described as a bright star that changed color, zig-zagged, and circled. Investigators considered the possibility of the ECHO II satellite, but noted that if the reported maneuvers were correct, an aircraft was a more likely cause. A balloon with a light could not be ruled out.
Witnesses
Key Persons
- E.C. JamesDuty Officer