Project 10073 Record — Maxwell AFB, Alabama, 4 February 1953
Three Air Force officers at Maxwell AFB observed two high-speed, glowing, noiseless objects on 4 February 1953. The official intelligence assessment concluded the objects were meteors.
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1953
Incident Report: Unidentified Flying Object Sighted Near Spokane, Washington
A B-36 pilot reported a mysterious flashing light near Rosalia, Washington, on February 6, 1953. ATIC investigators concluded the object was likely a weather balloon released from Fairchild AFB based on wind drift calculations.
Project 10073 Record — King Salmon, Alaska, February 1953
An unusual light sighted over King Salmon, Alaska, in February 1953 was investigated by the 10th Air Division. The phenomenon was officially concluded to be the planet Jupiter, observed under temperature inversion conditions.
Project 10073 Record: Sighting Incident - Okinawa, 7 February 1953
A 1953 sighting report from Okinawa details an F-94 interceptor's pursuit of an unidentified object. The incident was officially attributed to the planet Venus after analysis of radar and visual data.
Project 10073 Record — Sighting at Nemuro AF Detachment, Hokkaido, Japan, 7 February 1953
USAF personnel at a radar site in Hokkaido reported a multi-colored light for 35 minutes. Intelligence officials concluded the object was likely a Soviet weather balloon.
Project 10073 Record — Barter Island, Alaska, 8 February 1953
Two USAF pilots observed an unidentified aerial object at Barter Island, Alaska, on 8 February 1953. The report concludes the object was likely a weather balloon (PIBAL) light, though the investigation noted insufficient data.
UNCLASSIFIED FLYOBRPT - Misawa AFB, Japan - 10 February 1953
On 10 February 1953, unidentified radar targets were tracked at Misawa AFB, Japan, accompanied by reports of radar and VHF interference. An F-94 interceptor was scrambled but failed to locate the objects, leading to an 'insufficient data' conclusion.
Unusual Aerial Objects, Richmond Quartermaster Depot, Richmond, Virginia, 10 Feb 53
Four civilian guards at the Richmond Quartermaster Depot reported observing two silent, luminous, circular objects performing erratic maneuvers on February 10, 1953. Despite the witnesses being deemed reliable, the investigation found significant discrepancies in their accounts and reached no definitive conclusion.
Incident Report: Unidentified Aerial Object Sighting - Tunis, Libya, 11 February 1953
A C-119 aircrew reported an unidentified bright light near Tunis on 11 February 1953. Project Blue Book concluded the object was likely the planet Venus.
Radar Sighting of Unknown Aerial Object — Great Falls, Montana, February 1953
This file contains reports and correspondence regarding two UAP sightings in Montana in February 1953, involving both visual and radar observations. The Air Technical Intelligence Center investigated these incidents but ultimately concluded there was insufficient data for a definitive evaluation.
Unidentified Flying Object Sighting Report — Lake Charles AFB, Louisiana, 12 February 1953
Ten Air Force personnel observed a delta-shaped, bluish-white object traveling at high speed over Lake Charles AFB on 12 February 1953. The incident was officially classified as a probable astronomical event, specifically a fireball.
Air Intelligence Information Report: Sighting near Vichy, Missouri, 12 February 1953
A C-47 pilot reported an unidentified light near Vichy, Missouri, on 12 February 1953. Air Force intelligence concluded the object was the planet Venus.
Incident Report: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena - Carswell AFB, Texas, 13 February 1953
A 1953 sighting of three lights over Fort Worth, Texas, was investigated by the Air Technical Intelligence Center. Analysts concluded the radar returns were ground clutter caused by a temperature inversion and the visual objects were aircraft.
Air Intelligence Information Report: Unidentified Flying Objects (Short Title: FLYOBRPT) - San Francisco Bay Area, 13 February 1953
On 13 February 1953, GOC observers in San Francisco reported a maneuvering black object with silver streaks. Military intelligence concluded the sighting was a weather-related temperature inversion.
Air Intelligence Information Report: Unidentified Flying Object, 13 Feb 53
Five Air Police personnel observed an unidentified red light over Elmendorf AFB on February 13, 1953. The object exhibited high-speed vertical flight and remained unidentified after investigation.
Air Intelligence Information Report — Raimer, Alabama, 16 February 1953
Two civilian witnesses reported a metallic, high-speed object performing complex maneuvers near a B-47 aircraft in Alabama. Air Intelligence concluded the object was likely a conventional fighter aircraft, such as an F-86, misidentified by untrained observers.
Report of Unidentified Flying Objects - Port Austin, Michigan, 17 February 1953
A combined visual and radar sighting of an unidentified object occurred on 17 February 1953 in Port Austin, Michigan. Despite investigations into aircraft and balloon activity, the object remained unidentified.
Unidentified Flying Object Sighting Report — Bremerton, Washington, 18 February 1953
A civilian in Bremerton, Washington, reported a stationary white object on 18 February 1953. The Air Technical Intelligence Center officially identified the object as the planet Jupiter.
Flying Object Report (Restricted) — Iceland, 18 February 1953
A report of a bright, fading light observed by three men in Iceland on 18 February 1953. The military concluded there was insufficient data for evaluation.
Air Intelligence Information Report: Unidentified Aircraft Observed Near Cho-do (XC-7980), North Korea
US Marines in North Korea reported a stationary, silent, flashing object in February 1953. While the reporting officer noted the object's unusual flight characteristics, the official FEAF intelligence assessment attributed the sighting to a lighted balloon.
U.S. Air Force Technical Information Sheet — Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, February 1953
A 15-year-old witness reported a stationary, yellow, lemon-shaped object in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, on February 20, 1953. The U.S. Air Force concluded the sighting was likely the planets Venus and Mars.
Incident Report — Green Bay, Wisconsin, 21 February 1953
This document is a 1953 military field report detailing a sighting of an unidentified light over Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Air Force concluded the object was the star Arcturus.
Intelligence Division Report IR-171-53: Unidentified Flying Object Sighting, Dover AFB, Delaware, 22 February 1953
Multiple military and civilian witnesses observed a bright, color-changing object near Dover AFB on February 22, 1953. Intercept attempts by fighter aircraft were unsuccessful, and the object was officially identified as the planet Jupiter or Venus.
Sighting Report — Dodson, Montana, 22 February 1953
This document is an intelligence report regarding a February 1953 UFO sighting in Dodson, Montana. It details witness testimony of a light that changed color and speed, which was officially concluded to be the planet Venus.
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT Sighted in Queens, N.Y. at 0120-0125 hours, 23 Feb 53
A 1953 Air Force investigation into a UFO sighting in Queens, New York, by a True magazine employee. The object was officially identified as a meteor.
Incident Report — Fortville, Indiana, 23 February 1953
A civilian sighting of a circular, white object with a smoke ring in Fortville, Indiana, was investigated by Project Blue Book. The object was identified as a weather balloon released from Indianapolis.
Air Intelligence Information Reports: Sightings of Unidentified Light, February 1953
Civilian witnesses in Maine reported an unidentified light in February 1953 that changed color and moved across the sky. The Air Force investigated the reports and officially concluded the object was the planet Venus.
Air Intelligence Information Report — Unidentified Flying Object, 23 February 1953
A civilian report of a color-changing, ball-shaped object observed in Wisconsin on 23 February 1953. The military concluded there was insufficient data for evaluation and noted no radar contact.
Air Intelligence Information Reports and Questionnaires — Dayton, Ohio and Sherman, Texas, February 1953
This document contains multiple UAP sighting reports from February 1953, primarily evaluated by the Air Technical Intelligence Center as astronomical phenomena, specifically Venus. It also includes internal correspondence regarding the project's evaluation methodology and personnel changes.
Incident Report: Unidentified Aerial Object Sightings by Mr. Donald H. Lee, Great Falls, Montana
A series of unidentified aerial object sightings in Great Falls, Montana, in early 1953 were reported by civilian Donald H. Lee and military personnel. The Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) requested further investigation, but the incidents were ultimately classified as having insufficient data for evaluation.
Report of Unusual Target FLYOBRPT — Charleston, W. Va.
A 1953 radar sighting of an oblong object near Charleston, West Virginia, was officially attributed to electronic countermeasures by the 30th Air Division. The report includes technical radar data and notes that the sighting was observed by experienced radar personnel.
Air Intelligence Information Report: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, Japan, February 1953
This document contains multiple intelligence reports from February 1953 regarding widespread sightings of unidentified lights across Japan. Investigations concluded that the sightings were likely caused by the planet Venus, bright stars, or terrestrial sources like lighthouses.
Air Intelligence Information Report: Unidentified Radar Sightings in Greenland
An unidentified radar blip at Thule Air Base on 26 February 1953 was investigated and officially attributed to meteorological conditions, specifically temperature inversions and ice crystal reflections.
Sighting of Unidentified Aerial Objects on 26 February 1953, at Kingsville, Maryland, and 5 March 1953, at Baltimore, Maryland
A military officer reported a luminous aerial object in Maryland on 26 February 1953. The Air Force concluded the sighting was likely an aircraft reflecting sunlight, despite the witness's professional background in physics.
Unidentified Flying Object, Oregon - 26 February 1953
A 1953 report documents a stationary red object sighted in Oregon, which was officially identified by Project Blue Book as the planet Venus.
Report on Unidentified Flying Objects — Brooks Air Force Base, Texas, 4 March 1953
Multiple military personnel at Brooks Air Force Base observed silent, high-speed, glowing objects performing unusual maneuvers on the night of 26-27 February 1953. Despite the lack of conventional explanation, the official conclusion was 'Possible Aircraft'.
Project 10073 Record: Unidentified Flying Object over Delaware
Military personnel at Dover AFB reported sightings of an unidentified light with alternating colors on February 26 and 28, 1953. The Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) concluded the object was the planet Venus.
Sighting Report — Shreveport, Louisiana, 27 February 1953
A private pilot reported five unidentified circular objects over Shreveport, Louisiana, on 27 February 1953. Despite a suggestion that they might be cluster balloons, the case remained officially unidentified.
Air Intelligence Information Report: Unidentified Airborne Object, Rumoi AF Detachment, 1 March 1953
USAF personnel in Hokkaido, Japan, reported a starlike object on 1 March 1953 that changed colors and appeared to vibrate. Intelligence officers concluded the object was likely the planet Venus or a star, consistent with previous sightings in the region.
Report of Unidentified Aerial Object — Princeton, New Jersey, 1 March 1953
A civilian report of an unidentified object over Princeton, NJ, was investigated by Air Force personnel and identified as the planet Venus. The report highlights the Air Technical Intelligence Center's efforts to address a trend of similar sightings.
Unidentified Flying Object over Delaware — 1 March 1953
This report documents a 1953 UFO sighting at Dover AFB by six military personnel. The object was officially identified as the planet Venus, though other sources mentioned Jupiter.
Unidentified Flying Object Report — Cambria, California, 2 March 1953
Four airmen at the 775th AC&W Squadron in Cambria, California, reported a spherical, reddish-orange object on 2 March 1953. Intelligence officials concluded the object was likely a bright planet viewed through atmospheric haze and smoke.
Project 10073 Record Card — Luke AFB, Arizona, 3 March 1953
A pilot observed an unidentified high-altitude condensation pattern and recorded it on gun camera film. Analysis by the Air Technical Intelligence Center concluded the pattern was a vapor trail from unknown aircraft, though the object itself remained invisible.
Air Intelligence Information Report: Ground Observer Post Report of Unidentified Flying Object
A civilian witness reported a dirigible-shaped object with flashing lights near Syracuse, NY, on March 4, 1953. The military investigation found no radar evidence and concluded there was insufficient data to evaluate the report.
Unidentified Aerial Object Sighting — Congaree AFB & Shaw AFB, South Carolina, 5 March 1953
A silver, crescent-shaped object was tracked by radar and observed visually over South Carolina on 5 March 1953. Despite multiple interception attempts by military aircraft, the object remained unidentified, with ATIC eventually assessing it as possibly an aircraft.
File 2501 — Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, March 17, 1953
This document is a file record from March 17, 1953, in Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, containing two photographs of an unidentified object near a crane. It provides no further context or analysis.
U.S. Air Force Technical Information Sheet — Crystal Lake, Ohio, 19 March 1953
A witness in Crystal Lake, Ohio, reported seeing two saucer-shaped objects at 35,000 feet on March 19, 1953. The Air Force concluded the objects were likely aircraft.
Air Intelligence Information Report: Ground Observer Post Report of Unidentified Flying Object, Cape Vincent, New York
A March 1953 sighting of a 'ball of fire' near Cape Vincent, New York, was investigated by the Air Force. The official conclusion determined the object was the planet Venus.
Operations Report — 16-21 March 1953
This operations report summarizes Project Blue Book activities from March 16-21, 1953, including personnel changes, the investigation of a bazooka shell in Ohio, and a list of various UAP sightings.
ATIC Document 120744 (A) — Anchorage, Alaska Sighting Report
A civilian investigator reported a stationary bright light near Mt. Susitna, Alaska, on two occasions in 1953. ATIC investigators suggested the light was likely the planet Jupiter.
Air Intelligence Information Report: FLYOBRPT (Project Blue Book) - Elmira, New York
This document is an Air Intelligence Information Report regarding a March 1953 sighting of six disc-shaped objects over Elmira, New York. The report concludes the sighting is of unknown authenticity due to its short duration and lack of corroborating radar or aerial evidence.
FLYOBRPT Report — Natrona County Airport, Casper, Wyoming, 23 March 1953
This document contains reports and correspondence regarding a March 1953 UFO sighting in Casper, Wyoming, where witnesses observed an erratic, orange, disk-shaped object. It highlights the tension between field investigators who found the witnesses credible and the official classification of the event as a balloon.
Air Intelligence Information Report — Pasadena, Texas, 23 March 1953
A sighting of a reddish, circling light over Pasadena, Texas, on 23 March 1953 was reported by seven witnesses and tracked briefly on radar. The official conclusion attributed the phenomenon to a lighted radiosonde weather balloon.
U.S. Air Force Technical Information Sheet — Sighting Report, Bay City, Michigan, March 23, 1953
A lawyer in Bay City, Michigan, reported a four-second sighting of a greenish, elliptical object on March 23, 1953. The U.S. Air Force concluded the object was a meteor.
ATIC Document 120745, St. Lawrence Island, Alaska
This document details an ATIC investigation into a 1953 sighting of an unidentified light in Alaska, which was officially identified as the planet Venus. It also contains a separate, unrelated report on a solar phenomenon observed in the Caribbean.
Air Intelligence Information Report: Unidentified Flying Object Report (FLYOBRPT) — Nouasseur Air Base, French Morocco and Panama City, Florida
This document contains intelligence reports on two 1953 UFO sightings in French Morocco and Florida. Both incidents were officially attributed to reflections from the high volume of jet aircraft operating in those areas.
Air Intelligence Information Report: Unidentified Aerial Object Sighting, Nouasseur Air Base, French Morocco, 25 March 1953
A 1953 report details a combined visual and radar sighting of an unidentified object in French Morocco. While officially attributed to a French C-54 aircraft, internal correspondence from J. Allen Hynek highlights significant doubts regarding the explanation.
Unidentified Aerial Object Sighting — San Antonio, Texas, 25 March 1953
An Air Force officer and his wife observed several unidentified, silent, high-speed lights performing circular maneuvers over San Antonio, Texas, on 25 March 1953. The sighting was confirmed by control tower personnel at Kelly AFB, but remained officially 'UNIDENTIFIED' by the Air Technical Intelligence Center.
Unidentified Sighting at Sheave's Cove, Newfoundland
This document contains OSI field reports regarding multiple sightings of unidentified aerial objects in Sheave's Cove, Newfoundland, in 1952 and 1953. The Air Force officially concluded the objects were likely meteors, despite witness descriptions of noiseless, controlled flight.
Air Intelligence Information Report: Sighting at Mascoutah, Illinois, 28 March 1953
A civilian witness reported a 600-foot dirigible-shaped object near Scott AFB on 28 March 1953. The incident was officially evaluated as a mirage by Air Force intelligence and Dr. Allen Hynek.