PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARDS
These record cards document two UAP sightings in West Germany in August 1954. One was attributed to a meteor, while the other remained unexplained due to insufficient data.
Document Collection
1954
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Homerville, Georgia, 5 August 1954
A 1954 sighting report from Homerville, Georgia, involving a small, round, blue object with sparks. The Air Technical Intelligence Center concluded the object was a balloon.
Project 10073 Record Cards and Air Intelligence Information Reports — San Antonio, Texas, August 1954
This document contains multiple Air Intelligence Information Reports regarding UAP sightings in San Antonio, Texas, in August 1954. The reports detail witness descriptions of bright, metallic, elliptical objects and the subsequent military investigation which concluded with no definitive identification.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Kaiserslauten, Germany, 7 August 1954
A 1954 military sighting report from Kaiserslauten, Germany, describes an object observed by a Lieutenant, which was officially concluded to be an aircraft with contrails. The document also includes an unrelated press clipping about a separate 1954 sighting in Bad Hersfeld.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — St Cloud, Minnesota, 8 August 1954
A 1954 sighting report from St. Cloud, Minnesota, involving a round, multi-colored object observed for 46 minutes. The military investigation concluded the object was likely a balloon with lights.
Project 10073 Record Card — Atlantic Ocean Sighting, 9 August 1954
This document is a Project 10073 record card and associated teletype report detailing a visual sighting of unidentified objects by a military flight crew over the Atlantic Ocean on August 9, 1954. The objects, described as having a B-47-like configuration, were observed for seven minutes before pulling away from the aircraft.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — 11 August 1954, Maxwell AFB, Alabama
A 35-minute sighting of a stationary, color-changing object by multiple military personnel at Maxwell AFB and Lawson AFT in August 1954. The official investigation concluded the object was likely the planet Mars.
Air Intelligence Information Report — Unidentified Flying Object, 11 August 1954
A report on an unidentified blue, circular object sighted by two salvage workers near Yoron-Jima in 1954. The object exhibited rapid vertical movement and illuminated cloud cover before disappearing.
Project 10073 Record Card — Columbus, Georgia, 12 August 1954
A stationary, multi-colored light was observed over Columbus, Georgia, on 12 August 1954. The object was officially identified by the Air Technical Intelligence Center as the planet Mars.
Project 10073 Record Card — Greenbelt, Maryland, 13 August 1954
A report of four to five unidentified silvery-white objects in a V formation over Greenbelt, Maryland, on August 13, 1954. The Air Technical Intelligence Center concluded the event was a probable aircraft sighting.
Project 10073 Record Card — San Marcos, Texas, 15 August 1954
A military sighting report from 1954 describes a dark blue, oblong object flying in formation with a USAF aircraft near San Marcos, Texas. The object performed maneuvers before disappearing, and the incident remains officially classified as unidentified.
Project 10073 Record Card and Air Intelligence Information Report — Langley AFB, 17 August 1954
On 17 August 1954, multiple witnesses in Hampton, Virginia, observed a glowing, spherical object moving across the sky. The 405th Fighter Bomber Wing investigated the incident and concluded it was likely the exhaust or tail light of a jet aircraft.
Project 10073 Record Card and Incident Report — Harlowton, Montana, 17 August 1954
A 1954 sighting report from Harlowton, Montana, involving a medical doctor who observed a bright, color-changing object for one hour. The Air Technical Intelligence Center concluded the object was the planet Mars.
Project 10073 Record Card — Austria, 19 August 1954
A record card from Project 10073 documenting a 1954 sighting in Austria of a small, disc-like object. ATIC investigators determined there was insufficient data to reach a firm conclusion, though a balloon was considered a possibility.
Project 10073 Record Card — Moundsville, West Virginia, August 19, 1954
A 16-year-old reported a disc-shaped object in West Virginia on August 19, 1954. The Air Force evaluated the report as unreliable, suggesting it was likely a meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card — Patrick AFB, Florida, 21 August 1954
A 1954 UAP sighting at Patrick AFB, Florida, was tracked by theodolite for over an hour. The object was officially identified as the planet Venus.
Project 10073 Record Card — 22 August 1954
A 1954 sighting report of three tear-drop shaped objects near La Guardia Airport by a military officer. The objects were officially identified as balloon observations.
Sighting of Unidentified Flying Object at Philadelphia, Pa., between 1940 and 2005 hours, 22 August 1954
A 1954 report detailing a 25-minute sighting of a silver, round object in Philadelphia. Despite military investigation and media coverage, the cause of the sighting remained officially unknown.
Project 10073 Record Card and Air Intelligence Information Report — Savannah Beach, Georgia, 22 August 1954
This document details a 1954 UFO sighting in Savannah Beach, Georgia, involving a point of light observed by a student. Despite extensive inquiries with local military and weather units, the Air Force was unable to identify the object.
Unidentified Flying Object Sighted in Vicinity of Egilsstadir, Iceland, on 24 August 1954
A cylindrical object was reported to have crashed into a sandbar in the Lagarfljot River, Iceland, on 24 August 1954. Despite an investigation by the 468th CIC Detachment, the object could not be recovered due to environmental changes and equipment limitations.
Project 10073 Record Card — Bismark, N.D., 24-25 August 1954
A GOC observer in Bismark, North Dakota, reported 10-12 orange and red objects moving across the sky on August 24-25, 1954. The official military conclusion for the sighting was a meteor shower.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Danville, Virginia, 26 August 1954
A 1954 Project 10073 record card documents a civilian sighting of two elliptical, silver, dome-topped objects in Danville, Virginia, which climbed vertically at high speed. The official conclusion for the incident was 'UNIDENTIFIED.'
Project 10073 Record Card — Point Pleasant, New Jersey, 27 August 1954
A civilian in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, reported a 150-foot silver object moving faster than a jet on 27 August 1954. The official military conclusion for the sighting was that it was a meteor.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Dorchester, Mass, 27 August 1954
A 1954 report detailing a sighting of seven tear-drop shaped objects in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The objects were observed in line formation and remained unidentified after investigation.
Project 10073 Record Card — Lambert Field, Missouri, 27 August 1954
A spherical, black object was observed near Lambert Field, Missouri, on 27 August 1954. Despite initial suspicion of it being a balloon, its sudden acceleration led to an investigation that ultimately found no radar or physical evidence to support a definitive identification.
Project 10073 Record Card and Related Correspondence — 28 August 1954
This document contains a 1954 military sighting report of an aerial object over England and subsequent 1960 correspondence clarifying Air Force policy on UFOs. The 1954 incident was officially attributed to meteor activity.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting near Prince Christian, Greenland, 29 August 1954
A Dutch airline crew reported observing a formation of three or four unidentified black, lenticular objects near Prince Christian, Greenland, on 29 August 1954. The sighting lasted ten minutes, involved maneuvering, and remains officially classified as unidentified.
Project 10073 Record Card — Paris, France, 30 August 1954
A Paris resident reported a luminous circular object on August 30, 1954. The ATIC investigation concluded there was insufficient data for evaluation.
Project 10073 Record Card — Minneapolis, Minnesota, 30 August 1954
A 1954 Project 10073 record card documenting a civilian sighting of five circular, silent objects over Minneapolis. The investigation concluded there was insufficient data for evaluation.
Air Intelligence Information Report: Unusual Sightings/Possible Firing Passes
USAF pilots in Korea reported a large, shiny, round object that split into three smaller objects at 42,000 feet. Despite radar attempts, the object remained unidentified, with official reports suggesting it was likely a balloon.
Project 10073 Record Card: Sighting near Pasco, Washington, 1 September 1954
A private pilot observed a stationary, aircraft-like object for six hours near Pasco, Washington, on September 1, 1954. The object exhibited high-speed movement and lacked standard aircraft features, leading to an official classification of 'Possible balloon' due to insufficient data.
Project 10073 Record Card — 2 September 1954
A 1954 sighting report from Okinawa describes a round, silent, drifting light. The event was officially concluded to be a weather balloon.
Project 10073 Record Card — Mineral Wells, Texas, 2 September 1954
A US Army Reserve officer reported two stationary, star-like objects in Mineral Wells, Texas, on 2 September 1954. Military investigators ruled out weather balloons and jet aircraft as potential causes for the sighting.
Project 10073 Record Cards and Related Correspondence — Butler, Missouri, September 1954
This document details multiple UAP sightings in Butler, Missouri, in September 1954, which were investigated by the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) under Project 10073. Despite military radar alerts and the presence of a B-47 in the area, the sightings remained unidentified.
Project 10073 Record Card — Hillcrest Heights, Maryland, 5 September 1954
A USAF pilot reported a circular, light-emitting object over Hillcrest Heights, Maryland, on 5 September 1954. The official investigation concluded there was insufficient data to identify the object.
Project 10073 Record Card — Palm Springs, California, 5 September 1954
Two pilots reported a high-speed blue light near Palm Springs, California, on September 5, 1954. The official conclusion was that insufficient data existed to evaluate the sighting.
Project 10073 Record Card — 6 September 1954 Sighting, Washington D.C.
A 1954 sighting report from Washington D.C. describes a silver, flame-trailing object observed by a government employee. The military investigation officially concluded the object was a meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card — Las Vegas, Nevada, 7 September 1954
A military witness at Nellis AFB reported a conical, flame-emitting object on September 7, 1954. The sighting was officially evaluated as a possible meteor.
Air Intelligence Information Report: UFO Sighting, Kimpo, Korea, 9 September 1954
Two USAF pilots observed two stationary, high-altitude unidentified objects over Korea on September 9, 1954. The objects were not detected by radar, and investigators could not definitively identify them, though weather balloons were considered a possibility.
Project 10073 Record Card — Kinston, North Carolina, 9 September 1954
A 1954 sighting report from Kinston, North Carolina, involving a blue-green, football-shaped object observed by a military officer. The official conclusion identified the object as a meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card — Cape May, New Jersey, 12 September 1954
A 1954 sighting report from Cape May, New Jersey, involving two white lights that split during observation. The official conclusion suggested an aircraft-related explanation.
Project 10073 Record Card — New Baden, Illinois, 13 September 1954
A civilian reported a rectangular, glowing object in New Baden, Illinois, on 13 September 1954. Military intelligence concluded there was insufficient data for a firm identification, noting potential causes like a meteor or aircraft reflection.
Project 10073 Record Card — Hamlet, Indiana, 17 September 1954
A 1954 report of a cigar-shaped object in Hamlet, Indiana, was investigated by the FBI and OSI and officially determined to be a hoax created by a local resident.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Ciampino, Italy, 17 September 1954
This document contains intelligence reports on European UFO sightings in 1954, specifically focusing on a 17 September incident at Ciampino Air Base. It includes official ATIC evaluations and notes on the influence of media and literature on the surge of reported sightings.
Project 10073 Record Card — Clarkdale, Arizona, 17 September 1954
A pilot reported a high-speed, brilliant object near Clarkdale, Arizona, on 17 September 1954. Military authorities categorized the incident as having insufficient data for a definitive evaluation.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - Kimpo AB, Korea - 18 September 1954
Military personnel at Kimpo Air Force Base observed an unidentified, bright, round object for 13 minutes on September 19, 1954. Intelligence officers concluded there was no explanation for the sighting after ruling out weather balloons and astronomical bodies.
Project 10073 Record Card and Air Intelligence Information Reports — September 1954
This document details a series of UAP sightings on September 18, 1954, involving a high-speed luminous object with a persistent vapor trail. The Air Force officially concluded the events were meteorological in nature, likely an unusual meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card — Montgomery, Alabama, 19 September 1954
A civilian in Montgomery, Alabama, reported a silver, star-like object with a halo on 19 September 1954. The military investigation concluded the object was an advertising balloon released in the area that day.
Project 10073 Record Cards and Related Correspondence — Beaumont, Texas, September 1954
This document records two UAP sightings near Beaumont, Texas, in September 1954. One was attributed to a possible balloon, while the other, involving military witnesses, was attributed to a brilliant star.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — 19 September 1954, Atlanta, Georgia
A 1954 sighting report from Atlanta, Georgia, involving two objects observed for one hour. The military investigation concluded the objects were likely a star or planet.
Project 10073 Record — Ionia, Michigan, 20 September 1954
Two amateur astronomers reported three glowing objects over Ionia, Michigan, on 20 September 1954. Military radar confirmed no contact, and the official evaluation concluded there was insufficient data.
Project 10073 Record — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 20 September 1954
A 1954 sighting of circular, yellow-orange objects in Philadelphia was investigated by the military and local police. The phenomenon was officially identified as a star after interceptor aircraft were scrambled to investigate.
Project 10073 Record — Neah Bay, Washington, 20 September 1954
A civilian reported two slow-moving, flashing objects near Neah Bay, Washington, on 20 September 1954. Military intercept attempts failed to locate the objects, and no radar contact was established.
Project 10073 Record — Barstow, California, 21 September 1954
A 1954 sighting report from Barstow, California, involving two reddish-orange objects observed by police and military personnel. The objects exhibited zig-zag movement and emitted sparks before being officially classified as unidentified.
Project 10073 Record — Winslow, Arizona, 21 September 1954
On September 21, 1954, two airline crews reported a white, light-emitting object over Arizona and Utah. The USAF concluded there was insufficient data to evaluate the sighting.
AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT - Project 10073 Record
A civilian guard in the Azores reported a landing of a cigar-shaped craft and an encounter with a blond occupant in 1954. The report, filed by the USAF, remains officially classified as an unidentified sighting.
Project 10073 Record — Houston, Texas, 21 September 1954
A civilian in Houston reported two aerial objects on September 21, 1954. The Air Force concluded the first was likely a meteor or reflection, and the second was a helicopter.
Project 10073 Record — Venice, California, 21 September 1954
A civilian in Venice, California, reported a stationary, moving fire ball on 21 September 1954. Military aircraft were scrambled but failed to confirm the sighting, which was officially attributed to the planet Venus.
Project 10073 Record: Unidentified Flying Object Sighting, Marshfield, Missouri, 22 September 1954
Two witnesses observed a boomerang-shaped, silent object in Marshfield, Missouri, on 22 September 1954. The object emitted smoke, performed maneuvers, and left pulverized ground at the site, but official investigation could not identify it.
Project 10073 Record — Gatlinburg, Tennessee, 23 September 1954
A 1954 sighting report from Gatlinburg, Tennessee, describes two silver, bicycle-wheel-shaped objects observed by two witnesses. The incident was officially classified as 'UNIDENTIFIED' by the USAF.