PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
A civilian reported a round, white object in Twenty-Nine Palms, California, on March 17, 1955. The official conclusion attributed the sighting to a possible weather balloon.
Document Collection
1955
UFOB Index Card — Twenty-Nine Palms, California, March 1955
A civilian reported a round, white object drifting in the sky over Twenty-Nine Palms, California, on March 18, 1955. The 4602d AISS concluded the object was likely a weather balloon and closed the case without further investigation.
Project 10073 Record Card — Azusa, California, 18 March 1955
A civilian in Azusa, California, reported two square, silver, humming objects on 18 March 1955. Military authorities concluded the objects were possibly aircraft due to high levels of local air traffic.
Project 10073 Record Card — Burbank, California, 18 March 1955
A civilian in Burbank, California, reported a three-second sighting of a large orange and red object on March 18, 1955. The Air Force concluded the object was likely a meteor and authorized no further investigation due to the lack of data.
Project 10073 Record Cards and Air Force UFO Form
This document compiles various 1955 UFO sighting reports and Air Force evaluation cards. The reports describe diverse aerial phenomena, which the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) largely attributed to conventional causes like meteors or aircraft.
UFOB Index Card — Farmingdale, Long Island, N.Y. — March 1955
A 1955 sighting report of four or five reddish objects in a 'V' formation over Farmingdale, New York. The investigation was closed without further action, citing heavy air traffic as a potential explanation.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting in Farmingdale, Long Island, 19 March 1955
A civilian witness reported five reddish, V-shaped objects over Farmingdale, Long Island, on 19 March 1955. Military intelligence concluded there was insufficient data to identify the objects, despite the witness's assertion that they were not meteors.
Ground and Airborne Radar Observations of Unidentified Targets
On March 20, 1955, radar in Tokyo tracked 16 unidentified targets. An F-86D interceptor was scrambled but could not visually identify the objects, which were later attributed to a temperature inversion.
Project 10073 Record Card — San Jose, California, 20 March 1955
A civilian in San Jose, California, reported a brilliant green, oblong object falling from the sky on March 20, 1955. The incident was investigated and officially concluded to be a meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card — 22 March 1955, Colorado Springs, Colorado
A reported UFO sighting in Colorado Springs was investigated by the 4602d AISS and identified as a shorted power line caused by children throwing a conduit across high-voltage wires.
Project 10073 Record Card — Fitchburg, Massachusetts, 25 March 1955
A record card for a 1955 sighting in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, involving a greenish light observed for 3-4 seconds. The event was officially classified as a probable meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card — Modesto, California, 26 March 1955
A 1955 sighting report from Modesto, California, describes a square, white object observed for two hours. The official conclusion attributes the sighting to searchlight activity near a local airport.
Project 10073 Record Card — Montevideo, Uruguay, 28 March 1955
A U.S. civilian reported a bright, pulsing light in Montevideo, Uruguay, on March 28, 1955. The incident was evaluated by ATIC and concluded to be a possible balloon.
Project 10073 Record Card — Oakland, California, 28 March 1955
A GOC observer reported a silver, round object in Oakland on 28 March 1955. The 28th ADIV concluded the object was a reflection from a B-47 aircraft.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Iran, 28 March 1955
This record card documents the investigation into multiple UFO sightings in Iran in March 1955. The sightings were officially attributed to the recovery of balloons used for the 'Crusade for Freedom' leaflet campaign.
Project 10073 Record Card — Soledad, California, 29 March 1955
A prison guard in Soledad, California, reported a round, flashing object on March 29, 1955. Military aircraft and radar searches were conducted, leading to the conclusion that the object was likely a balloon.
Project 10073 Record Card — Pendleton, Oregon, 29 March 1955
A civilian report from 1955 describes two crimson objects with trails seen over Pendleton, Oregon. The official military assessment concluded the objects were likely aircraft.
Project 10073 Record Card — Richmond, California, 29 March 1955
A Project 10073 record card documenting a civilian sighting of a bright green, tail-bearing object over California on March 29, 1955. The event was officially classified as a possible meteor.
UFOB INDEX CARD — Sonoma, California, 30 March 1955
A sighting of a single silvery-white object in Sonoma, California, on March 30, 1955, was evaluated by the 4602d AISS. The organization concluded the object was likely a balloon and authorized no further investigation.
Project 10073 Record Card — Bakersfield, California, 30 March 1955
A 1955 sighting report of three 'soap bubble' objects in Bakersfield, California, which was closed due to insufficient data for analysis.
Project 10073 Record Card — Elk, New Mexico, 5 April 1955
A Project 10073 record card documents a green fireball sighting in Elk, New Mexico, on April 5, 1955. The event was officially classified as an astronomical meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card and Technical Information Sheet — Dayton, Ohio, April 6, 1955
A rocket test operator reported a disc-shaped object over Dayton, Ohio, on April 6, 1955. The Air Technical Intelligence Center concluded the object was an aircraft.
Project 10073 Record Card — Jamestown, California, 6 April 1955
A sighting of a round, white object in Jamestown, California, on 6 April 1955 was investigated under Project 10073. The object was officially identified as a weather balloon, with some records referencing the 'Moby Dick' high-altitude balloon project.
Project 10073 Record Card — Beaumont, California, 6 April 1955
A 13-year-old boy reported a round, red and white object in Beaumont, California, on April 6, 1955. The sighting was officially concluded to be a rotating airway beacon.
Project 10073 Record Card — Bakersfield, California, 6 April 1955
A 1955 sighting report from Bakersfield, California, describes a stationary, blinking light observed by a housewife. The Air Technical Intelligence Center concluded the object was the planet Jupiter.
Project 10073 Record Card — Atlantic Ocean, 7 April 1955
A Project 10073 record card detailing a 30-second sighting of a circular, bluish-silver object over the Atlantic Ocean on April 7, 1955. The object was described as hovering and larger than the moon, with an official conclusion of a possible meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card — Gander AB, Newfoundland, 9 April 1955
Two RCAF personnel observed an erratic, bright white light over Gander Air Base on April 9, 1955. The incident was investigated by the RCAF and ATIC, but was ultimately classified as having insufficient data for identification.
Project 10073 Record Card — Plattsburg, New York, 9 April 1955
A 1955 sighting report of a color-changing, saucer-shaped object in Plattsburg, New York, was officially classified as an 'unreliable report' and a potential hoax. No further investigation was authorized due to the lack of corroborating witnesses and the delayed reporting.
Project 10073 Record Card — Mira Loma, California, 9 April 1955
A civilian reported a round, white object with a reddish tint over Mira Loma, California, on 9 April 1955. The 4602d AISS investigated and concluded the object was a weather balloon released from Edwards AFB.
Project 10073 Record Card — San Francisco, California, 9 April 1955
A civilian reported a green and blue glowing object over the Oakland Bay Bridge on 9 April 1955. The Air Technical Intelligence Center concluded the object was likely a meteor.
UFOB Index Card — 9 April 1955, Oakland, California
A 1955 UFOB Index Card detailing a civilian sighting of a glowing, green, round object over the Oakland Bay Bridge. The event was officially classified as a possible meteor with no further investigation required.
Project 10073 Record Cards and Related Correspondence — Hollywood, California, April 1955
This document details two UAP sightings in Hollywood, California, in April 1955. Both cases were closed by the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) due to insufficient data for evaluation.
File 3543 - New York, New York - April 15, 1955
This document is a photographic file (File 3543) documenting an unidentified aerial object sighting in New York City on April 15, 1955. It contains nine photographs, some of which are marked as enclosures, showing an object in the sky above city buildings.
Project 10073 Record Card — Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 16 April 1955
A civilian reported a small, silver, square object fluttering over Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 16 April 1955. Investigators concluded the object was likely a kite or debris.
Project 10073 Record Card and Teletype Report — 16 April 1955
A 17-year-old student reported a round, white object moving vertically in Los Angeles on April 16, 1955. The Air Technical Intelligence Center concluded the object was a weather balloon.
Project 10073 Record Card — Burtonwood, England, 17 April 1955
A pilot reported a bright, bluish-white object with an exhaust trail and sparks over England on 17 April 1955. Military intelligence evaluated the incident and officially concluded the object was an astronomical meteor.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - 17 April 1955
A civilian sighting of a shining object in Manitou Springs, Colorado, was identified as a reflection from aircraft wreckage. The identification was made by an Air Force aircraft the day after the report.
Project 10073 Record Card — Decatur, Georgia, 18 April 1955
An 11-year-old witness in Decatur, Georgia, reported a slow-moving white light on 18 April 1955. Air Force investigators concluded the object was likely a radio-sonde weather balloon.
Project 10073 Record Card — St. Johns, Newfoundland, 18 April 1955
A civilian UFO report in St. Johns, Newfoundland, was investigated and identified as a C-124 aircraft conducting a test flight with an external observation light. The case was closed by the Air Technical Intelligence Center.
Project 10073 Record Card — Kansas City, Missouri, 20 April 1955
A civilian in Kansas City reported a fast-moving, erratic object on April 20, 1955. Military intelligence identified the phenomenon as searchlight beams reflecting off high-altitude cirrus clouds.
Project 10073 Record Card — Van Nuys, California, 20 April 1955
A 1955 UFO sighting in Van Nuys, California, was investigated by the USAF and identified as a United Airlines cargo flight. The 'UFO' was determined to be a red, rotating beacon mounted on the aircraft's tail structure.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting of 21 April 1955, New Orleans, Louisiana
A military observer reported a bright silver, delta-wing object hovering near New Orleans on 21 April 1955. Air Force investigators concluded the object was likely an aircraft, citing the observer's perspective from a moving plane and the presence of other air traffic.
Project 10073 Record Card — Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, 22 April 1955
A sighting of an unidentified object near Jersey Shore, PA, on 22 April 1955 was investigated by the 4602d AISS. The object was identified as a Piper Cruiser aircraft with malfunctioning navigation lights.
Project 10073 Record Card — Flathead Lake, Montana, 23 April 1955
A civilian pilot reported a high-speed white object near Flathead Lake, Montana, on April 23, 1955. Project 10073 concluded the object was likely a meteor due to the short duration of the sighting.
Project 10073 Record Card — Roscommon, Michigan, 25 April 1955
A civilian reported an erratic, bright object in the sky over Roscommon, Michigan, on 25 April 1955. Military investigators concluded the report was unreliable and likely a product of the witness's imagination.
Project 10073 Record Card — Kisarazu, Japan, 27 April 1955
Three civilian guards in Kisarazu, Japan, reported a burning, egg-shaped object with a tail on 27 April 1955. The military investigation concluded the object was likely a meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card and Spot Intelligence Report — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 27 April 1955
A Ground Observer Corps member reported a hovering, color-changing object over Philadelphia on 27 April 1955. The Air Force investigation concluded the object was the planet Jupiter.
Air Intelligence Information Report: Sighting at Naval Proving Ground, Dahlgren, Virginia, 28 April 1955
An aerologist at the Naval Proving Ground in Dahlgren, Virginia, observed an unidentified object through a theodolite on 28 April 1955. Subsequent investigation concluded the object was likely a Rasonde weather balloon released from Norfolk Naval Base.
Project 10073 Record Card — Pendleton, Oregon, 28 April 1955
A civilian in Pendleton, Oregon, reported a 1-2 second sighting of a small, white, saucer-shaped object on April 28, 1955. The military concluded the event was likely astronomical or a misidentified contrail and did not pursue further investigation.
Project 10073 Record Card — Newfoundland, 30 April 1955
A 1955 sighting of an unidentified object over Newfoundland was reported by a pilot and corroborated by radar. The object was officially evaluated by the Air Technical Intelligence Center as the planet Venus.
Project 10073 Record Card — Live Oak, Florida, 30 April 1955
A civilian in Live Oak, Florida, reported a white and red object at 200 feet altitude on April 30, 1955. The military investigation concluded there was insufficient data for analysis and suggested it was possibly a balloon.
Project 10073 Record Card — Travis County, Texas, 30 April 1955
A qualified intelligence officer observed four unidentified black objects in Texas on 30 April 1955. The case was classified as 'UNIDENTIFIED' but was not investigated due to reporting delays.
Project 10073 Record Card and Air Intelligence Information Report — Rome, Georgia, 30 April 1955
A witness in Rome, Georgia, reported seeing two flaming objects separate from an aircraft on 30 April 1955. Military investigators concluded the sighting was a misidentification of a flight of four Navy F404 aircraft performing tactical break-up maneuvers.
Project 10073 Record Card — Miami, Florida, May 1955
A civilian reported a 1955 sighting of thirteen objects in Miami, Florida, but the Air Force classified the report as unreliable due to the long delay in reporting. The file contains the original record card and the witness's 1964 follow-up questionnaire.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - 2 May 1955
A T-33 pilot reported observing a flashing, round, light-reflecting object on May 2, 1955, while flying between Westover and Harmon. The report was processed by the 766th A.C. & W. Squadron and categorized as 'Possibly Astronomical'.
Project 10073 Record Card — New York, New York, 3 May 1955
A 1955 Project 10073 record card documenting a civilian sighting of a circular object in New York City. The case was closed as having insufficient data for evaluation.
Project 10073 Record Card and Air Intelligence Information Report — Keflavik Airport, Iceland, 4 May 1955
Military personnel at Keflavik Airport observed ten unidentified, high-speed, silver, round objects moving erratically at 25,000-30,000 feet. The incident remains officially unidentified.
Project 10073 Record Card — Fellows, California, 4 May 1955
A civilian in Fellows, California, reported a white, football-sized object drifting east for 45 seconds on May 4, 1955. The incident was officially classified as a probable aircraft sighting and closed without further investigation.
Project 10073 Record Card — Glenburnie, Maryland, 7 May 1955
A civilian in Glenburnie, Maryland, reported a stationary white object that ascended rapidly on 7 May 1955. Military authorities concluded the object was a weather balloon and closed the case without further investigation.
Project 10073 Record Card — Twenty-Nine Palms, California, 7 May 1955
A civilian reported a small, white, round object in the sky over Twenty-Nine Palms, California, on May 7, 1955. Military intelligence evaluated the report and concluded it was possibly an aircraft.