Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record — Alexander City, Alabama, 23 October 1965
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AI-Generated Summary
A civilian reported a silver, tubular object with an antenna-like appendage in Alexander City, Alabama, on October 23, 1965. The Air Force concluded the object was likely a balloon based on its movement with the wind.
On October 23, 1965, at 2226Z, a civilian witness observed an unidentified object near Alexander City, Alabama. The witness described the object as a silver, tubular structure, approximately 3 to 5 feet in height, with an antenna-like appendage projecting from its bottom. The object was observed for over one minute, during which it was seen weaving continuously and drifting gradually toward the east. The observation occurred during daylight hours under conditions of high, scattered cirrus clouds. The report was received via telephone by Major Debarge, the Command Post Duty Officer, and subsequently documented by Lt. Col. Ahlstrom of the 3826th Command and Control Group at Maxwell AFB. The official conclusion reached by the Air Force was that the object was likely a balloon, noting that the object's motion was consistent with the prevailing wind patterns moving from west to east at the time. The reliability of the witness was noted as unknown.
Object was tubular, 3 to 5 ft high. Shilver. It appeared to be projecting antenna like from bottom.
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Official Assessment
Possible (BALLOON). Description and motion in accord with this evaluation although duration is [illegible].
The object was likely a balloon transported by winds from west to east.
Witnesses
Key Persons
- Major DebargeCommand Post Duty Officer
- Lt. Col. AhlstromIntelligence Officer