UFOB Index Card — Green City, Missouri, February 1955
A civilian reported a 20-25 second sighting of a disc-shaped object in Green City, Missouri, in February 1955. The case was closed with no further investigation due to insufficient data.
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1955
UFO Index Card — Cochise, New Mexico, 2 February 1955
A military student pilot reported a bright, red and white spherical object near Cochise, New Mexico, on February 2, 1955. The sighting lasted five minutes before the object departed at high speed, resulting in a conclusion of insufficient data.
Project 10073 Record Card — Delray Beach, Florida, 2 February 1955
A Naval Reserve Captain reported a brilliant, darting, diamond-shaped object in Delray Beach, Florida, on February 2, 1955. The Air Technical Intelligence Center classified the case as 'insufficient data,' while noting a possible astronomical explanation involving Jupiter.
Project 10073 Record Card and Correspondence — Observation of Unidentified Aircraft, 2 February 1955
A Navy Commander with 26 years of aviation experience reported a spherical, highly polished object that performed erratic maneuvers and high-speed acceleration near Miramar NAS in 1955. The object was officially classified as 'UNIDENTIFIED' by the Air Technical Intelligence Center.
Project 10073 Record Card — Bettles, Alaska, 3 February 1955
A Project 10073 record card documenting a high-speed aerial sighting over Bettles, Alaska, on February 3, 1955. The object was officially classified as a guided missile.
Project 10073 Record Card — Pomona, California, 4 February 1955
This document is a Project 10073 record card detailing a civilian sighting of a slow-moving, white-to-yellow light in Pomona, California, on 4 February 1955. The military investigation concluded the object was an aircraft with its landing light illuminated.
Project 10073 Record Card — Long Beach, California, 5 February 1955
A civilian report of a round object with a tail in Long Beach, California, on 5 February 1955 was investigated under Project 10073. The military concluded the sighting was consistent with an aircraft track.
Project 10073 Record Card - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - 7 February 1955
A pilot reported a brief, brilliant object moving south over Harrisburg, PA, on February 7, 1955. Authorities concluded the object was a probable meteor.
UFOB Index Card — Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 7 February 1955
A civilian report from Harrisburg, PA, on February 7, 1955, describes a momentary bright light moving south. The official conclusion suggests the object was possibly a meteor.
Correspondence regarding UFO sighting by [Name Redacted] — Knights Landing, California, 1955
A former Army pilot reported a high-performance UFO sighting in 1955, which the Air Force dismissed as an experimental aircraft. The witness's persistent attempts to gain a formal investigation led to internal Air Force characterizations of him as a 'frustrated ex-G.I.'
Project 10073 Record Card — Platte City, Missouri, 7 February 1955
A 1955 sighting report from the Missouri Air National Guard details the observation of six unidentified objects in Platte City, Missouri. The objects were officially concluded to be cluster balloons.
Project 10073 Record Card — Fort Wayne, Indiana, 7 February 1955
On 7 February 1955, the crew of American Airlines Flight 266 observed five stationary, star-like objects near Fort Wayne, Indiana, which subsequently departed at high speed. Air Force investigators concluded the objects were possibly reflections after confirming no other aircraft were in the area.
Project 10073 Record Cards and Air Intelligence Information Report — San Diego, California, February 1955
This report documents the investigation of several UFO sightings in San Diego in February 1955. Investigators concluded the sightings were misidentifications of aircraft, the planet Mars, a meteor shower, and airfield lights.
Project 10073 Record Card — May Port, Florida, 9 February 1955
A military flight member reported two objects at 35,000 feet over May Port, Florida, on 9 February 1955, characterized by a distinct, diverging double contrail. The official assessment concluded the objects were possibly aircraft.
Project 10073 Record Card — Dobbins AFB, Georgia, 9 February 1955
A sighting of a spherical object over Atlanta on February 9, 1955, was reported by an airline pilot. The military investigation concluded the object was a Moby Dick balloon that had disintegrated.
Air Intelligence Information Report: Sighting of Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon, Atlanta, Georgia, 9 February 1955
An Eastern Air Lines pilot reported a stationary silver sphere over Atlanta on 9 February 1955. The Air Force investigation concluded the object was a weather balloon.
Unidentified Flying Object Observed in Vicinity of Bethesda, Maryland on 10 February 1955
A civilian employee reported observing a stationary, luminous, saucer-shaped object in Bethesda, Maryland, on February 10, 1955. The object, which later appeared to change shape into a funnel, was observed for approximately two minutes before disappearing.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - 11 February 1955
A MATS C-124 crew reported a yellow, Jack-O-Lantern-shaped object near Okinawa on February 11, 1955. The incident was officially classified as having insufficient data for evaluation.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — 12 February 1955, Saipan
A sighting of an unidentified object at Kobler Field, Saipan, on February 12, 1955, was investigated by the military. The object was officially identified as the star Rigel.
Project 10073 Record Card — Milan, Missouri, 14 February 1955
A 1955 sighting report from Milan, Missouri, describes a metallic disc-shaped object observed by civilians. The Air Force concluded the object was a weather balloon.
Sighting of UFOB — Green City, Mo. 14 Feb 55
A civilian reported a 100-foot metallic disc hovering near Green City, Missouri, on February 14, 1955. An Air Force investigation found no physical evidence and suggested a helicopter as a possible explanation.
Project 10073 Record Cards and Air Intelligence Information Report — New York City, February 1955
Military intelligence investigated UFO reports in New York City in February 1955, concluding that the sightings were caused by searchlight reflections on clouds and haze.
UFO Index Card — 15 February 1955, New York, N.Y.
A photographer discovered two unexplained white spots on a film negative taken in Central Park in 1955. Intelligence investigators concluded the spots were likely caused by optical phenomena within the camera.
Project 10073 Record Card and Related Correspondence — Alert, Ellesmere Island, February 1955
On February 15, 1955, three RCAF weather observers at Alert, Ellesmere Island, reported a contrail-like object. Military authorities investigated and concluded it was a contrail from an aircraft of unknown nationality.
Project 10073 Record Card and Air Intelligence Information Report — New Orleans, Louisiana, 15 February 1955
This document is an Air Intelligence Information Report regarding a 1955 UFO sighting in New Orleans. The investigation concluded the object was likely an escaped balloon from Mardi Gras festivities.
Project 10073 Record Card — Blackstone, Virginia, 17 February 1955
A USAF pilot reported a brilliant, light blue object at 35,000 feet over Blackstone, Virginia, on February 17, 1955. The case remains unresolved due to insufficient data and the observer's departure before interrogation.
UFOB Index Card and Technical Information Sheet — Bowling Green, Kentucky, February 1955
Two students observed 6-8 glowing, orange, silent objects performing complex maneuvers over Western State College in Kentucky on February 18, 1955. The Air Force's 4602d AISS concluded the objects were 'possibly aircraft' but deemed the case unworthy of further investigation.
Project 10073 Record Card — Bowling Green, Kentucky, 18 February 1955
This document details a February 1955 sighting of orange, circular objects in V-formation over Bowling Green, Kentucky, which military intelligence concluded were likely aircraft in a refueling pattern.
Project 10073 Record Cards and Related Sightings Compilation
This document contains Project 10073 record cards for February 1955 UAP sightings in Palm Springs, California, alongside various press clippings of contemporary aerial phenomena reports. The sightings range from unidentified objects to meteors and industrial waste.
UFCB Index Card — Pacific Beach, California, 19 February 1955
This document is a UFCB Index Card detailing a 1955 sighting of nine unidentified oval objects in a V-formation over Pacific Beach, California. Despite follow-up investigations with local observatories and weather stations, the objects could not be positively identified.
Project 10073 Record Card: Sighting of 23 February 1955, Wilton, Connecticut
This report details a 1955 investigation into a luminous, reddish-orange object sighted by two witnesses in Connecticut and New York. The Air Force concluded the object was an astronomical meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card — Snowhill, Maryland, 25 February 1955
A civilian in Snowhill, Maryland, reported a yellow, flare-like object on 25 February 1955. The incident was investigated by Flight 3-H and officially identified as an aircraft flare.
Air Intelligence Information Report: 3H-UFOB-3-55
This report documents the investigation of two unidentified bubbling objects seen over Baltimore in 1955. Investigators concluded the objects were industrial cleaning foam from a nearby railroad facility.
Project 10073 Record Card — 28 February 1955, Edwards AFB, California
Two unidentified delta-wing objects were observed over Edwards AFB in 1955. Despite an investigation by the 4602D ATSS, the incident remained officially unresolved.
UFO Index Card — March 1955 Sighting, Brooklyn Navy Yard
A March 1955 sighting of a white, flickering light near the George Washington Bridge was investigated by Detachment 3. The phenomenon was officially attributed to searchlight activity, corroborated by an Air Force pilot.
Project 10073 Record Card — 2 March 1955, Huntley, Illinois
A civilian reported three long, black, light-emitting objects following their vehicle in Illinois. Military investigators concluded the sighting was likely a reflection phenomenon caused by driver fatigue.
UFOB Index Card and Project 10073 Record Card — Las Vegas, Nevada, March 1955
An American Airlines pilot reported a long, unidentified object with no contrails near Las Vegas on 2 March 1955. The case remains unresolved due to insufficient data after the pilot failed to return a follow-up questionnaire.
Project 10073 Record Card — Parksburg, Pennsylvania, 2 March 1955
A civilian observer reported red, exploding objects in Parksburg, PA, on 2 March 1955. Military investigation identified these as 75 mm anti-aircraft artillery test bursts from the Aberdeen Proving Ground.
Project 10073 Record Card — Wiesbaden, Germany, 3 March 1955
A 1955 UAP sighting in Wiesbaden, Germany, reported by a reliable witness, was officially evaluated as a possible meteor. The report confirms no radar or physical evidence was associated with the event.
Project 10073 Record Card — Pittsfield, Maine, 3 March 1955
A 1955 UAP sighting in Pittsfield, Maine, was investigated by the 4602D AISS and officially identified as the planet Venus. The report includes a record card and military teletype communications recommending no further investigation.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting of 3 March 1955
Military reports from March 1955 document UFO sightings in New York City. The incidents were officially attributed to searchlight reflections on cloud layers.
Air Intelligence Information Report: D3-UFOB-2-55
This report documents a 1955 UAP sighting in New York City involving three witnesses. Investigators concluded the phenomena were caused by searchlight beams reflecting off clouds, a finding supported by military air traffic reports.
Project 10073 Record Card — 5 March 1955, Anderson AFB, Guam
A sighting of five lights over Anderson AFB, Guam, on 5 March 1955 was investigated and officially identified as a string of meteorological test balloons. The report includes witness details and a follow-up communication confirming the identification and planned corrective actions for local weather reporting.
Project 10073 Record Card — Charleston, West Virginia, 8 March 1955
A civilian minister reported a brief, 3-5 second sighting of a bright, round object in Charleston, West Virginia, on March 8, 1955. The military investigation concluded the object was 'Possibly Balloon' based on a weather balloon release in the area.
Project 10073 Record Card — Lake Okeechobee, Florida, 8 March 1955
A 1955 sighting of bright, flare-like objects over Lake Okeechobee, Florida, was officially identified as flares. The identification was supported by confirmation from the Maxwell Flight Service Center and the presence of B-47 aircraft conducting a photo mission in the area.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting Report, Paris, Illinois, 9 March 1955
A civilian in Paris, Illinois, reported a UFO 'kidnapping' a jet plane in 1955. The Air Force investigated the claim and concluded the witness was unreliable and the event was likely a psychological hallucination.
Project 10073 Record Card — Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, 9 March 1955
A civilian reported a round, red, silent object over Chesapeake Bay on March 9, 1955. The project concluded there was insufficient data to evaluate the sighting.
File 3456 — Paris, Illinois, March 9, 1955
File 3456 documents a 1955 sighting report from Paris, Illinois. The investigation concluded that the photographic evidence provided was of a call bell, not a U.F.O.
Project 10073 Record Cards and Air Intelligence Information Report
Two separate sightings of unidentified objects at Edwards AFB on March 10, 1955, were investigated by the Air Force. Both incidents were officially concluded to be a flight of wild geese.
Project 10073 Record Card — Mattawamkeag, Maine, 10 March 1955
A 1955 sighting of a bright, multi-colored falling object in Maine was investigated under Project 10073. The case was closed as a probable meteor due to a reporting delay that precluded further investigation.
Project 10073 Record Card — Redwood Valley, California, 11 March 1955
A civilian observer reported a silver, jet-like object in Redwood Valley, California, on 11 March 1955. The military investigation concluded the object was likely a B-47 aircraft.
Project 10073 Record Card — Klamath Falls, Oregon, 14 March 1955
A 1955 sighting report from Klamath Falls, Oregon, involving multiple civilian witnesses. The objects were officially identified as the planet Jupiter and a meteor.
UFOB Index Card — Klamath, Oregon, March 1955
A cigar-shaped object was observed over Klamath Falls, Oregon, on March 15, 1955. Despite an investigation and a second report, the object's identity remains unknown.
Project 10073 Record Card — Avalon, Catalina Isle, 15 March 1955
A civilian report from 1955 describes a bright, color-changing object falling over Avalon, California. The event was officially classified as a probable meteor.
UFO Index Card — Catalina Isle, California, 15 March 1955
A civilian reported a bright orange object falling over Catalina Isle on March 15, 1955. USAF intelligence concluded the object was likely a meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card — 16 March 1955
A Project 10073 record card detailing a 1955 sighting of a circular, silver object in California. The case was closed as having insufficient data for evaluation.
UFOB Index Card and Teletype Report — Salton Sea, California, 16 March 1955
A SAC pilot reported a silver, round object near the Salton Sea on 16 March 1955. Military authorities concluded the object was a balloon.
Project 10073 Record Card — Laguna, California, 16 March 1955
A 1955 sighting of a silver, circular object in Laguna, California, was investigated by the 4602d AISS. The object was officially identified as a weather balloon released from North Island NAS.
Project 10073 Record Card — Hamilton, Cleves, Ohio, 16 March 1955
A civilian reported a bright, star-like object in the sky over Hamilton, Ohio, on 16 March 1955. Military investigation confirmed the presence of an aircraft at 30,000 feet in the same area at the time, leading to an official conclusion that the object was an aircraft.
Project 10073 Record Card — Ripley, California, 17 March 1955
A 1955 USAF sighting report from Ripley, California, describes a round, silver object observed for three minutes. The military investigation concluded the object was likely an aircraft.