Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record — Kensington, Maryland, 3 February 1967
AI-Generated Summary
A civilian in Kensington, Maryland, reported a 10-minute sighting of an object with red and white lights on February 3, 1967. The U.S. Air Force Project 10073 record officially concluded the object was an aircraft.
This document is a Project 10073 record detailing a civilian sighting of an unidentified aerial phenomenon in Kensington, Maryland, on February 3, 1967. The observer, a 30-year-old female, reported seeing a single object for approximately 10 minutes. The object appeared as a light, exhibiting red and white colors. The observer noted that the object had lights similar to an airplane, but with brighter, revolving lights. The object was described as having a 'floating motion' and 'wavered slightly' as it moved in a southwest-south direction. The observer reported that there was no sound associated with the object. During the observation, the object appeared to disappear and then reappear higher up. The observer also noted that a plane passed by during the sighting, causing the object's lights to dim for about 30 seconds. The observer provided a sketch of the object, describing it as 'two-decked' when viewed at a distance. The official conclusion recorded on the form is 'AIRCRAFT'. The observer, who is a college graduate, emphasized her own credibility, stating she is considered an accurate and honest person by others. The sighting was also reported to the Montgomery County Police.
The only color impression that could be gained was of red and white lights.
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Official Assessment
AIRCRAFT
The object was identified as an aircraft based on the observer's description of lights similar to a plane, though with brighter revolving lights.
Witnesses
- [illegible]Civilian