Project 10073 Record — Silver Spring, Maryland, 12 Oct 1966

This document is a Project 10073 record concerning a UFO sighting reported by a civilian, Florence D. Hanson, in Silver Spring, Maryland, on October 12, 1966. The witness, who resides at 308 Franklin Place, reported observing a bullet-shaped object that appeared to move toward the north. She described the object as having a yellowish interior that transitioned to a reddish hue at the edges, comparing the appearance to 'hot coals in a furnace.' The witness explicitly noted that there was no exhaust or vapor trail and that the object made no sound. She estimated the altitude at approximately 400 feet and characterized it as the fastest object she had ever seen. The witness provided a detailed questionnaire and sketches, noting that this was her third sighting in six months. She also referenced a previous sighting from September 26, 1964, which she described as 'submarine-shaped' and which she had previously attempted to report to Andrews Air Force Base. The official conclusion reached by the Air Force investigators was that the object was a meteor, citing the description as consistent with typical meteor observations and noting that the short duration of the event limited the observer's ability to provide further details. The file includes press clippings discussing the witness's interest in UFOs and her correspondence with Jeanne Dixon, a self-described prophetess who had written about similar phenomena.