PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - 25 JUN 60
A 1960 CIRVIS report details a pilot and co-pilot's observation of a brilliant greenish-yellow fireball near Midway Island. The object was officially classified by ATIC as an astronomical meteor.
Document Collection
1960
Project 10073 Record Card — Palm Beach, Florida, 27 June 1960
A Coast Guard pilot boat reported a bright red object with a luminous tail over Palm Beach, Florida, on June 27, 1960. ATIC concluded the object was likely a missile launched from Cape Canaveral.
Project 10073 Record Card — Claremont, New Hampshire, June 27, 1960
A 1960 sighting report from Claremont, New Hampshire, involving an orange, oblong object. The case was closed as 'insufficient data' due to the significant delay between the event and the report submission.
ATIC Capability for Investigating Sightings of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
This document collection records the 1960 Congressional pressure on the Air Force to improve its UFO investigation capabilities. It details the internal administrative struggle to secure funding and personnel for the Aerial Phenomena Group at ATIC.
Project T0073 Record Card — Moron AB, Spain, 1 July 1960
A sighting of an unidentified aerial object near Moron Air Base, Spain, on July 1, 1960, was investigated by the Air Technical Intelligence Center. The object was officially concluded to be a meteor, though observers suggested it resembled space hardware reentering the atmosphere.
Project 10073 Record Card: Lake Nottawa, Michigan Sighting
This report details a July 1960 UFO sighting in Michigan by a school teacher and his wife. The Air Force concluded that insufficient data existed to identify the objects, noting the witnesses' prior interest in the subject.
Project 10073 Record Card: Sighting at Oak Hill, West Virginia, 1 July 1960
On 1 July 1960, three amber objects in a V-formation were sighted over Oak Hill, West Virginia. The Air Force investigated the incident and concluded the objects were a flight of three aircraft.
Project 10073 Record Card — Biggs AFB, Texas, 1 July 1960
Three airmen at Biggs AFB reported four diamond-shaped objects with glowing trails on 1 July 1960. The Air Technical Intelligence Center concluded the event was likely a meteor in the early stages of disintegration.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Mather AFB, California, 1 July 1960
A 1960 sighting report from Mather AFB describes a flashing, petal-shaped object. Investigators concluded the object was likely sunlight reflecting off an aircraft.
Project 10073 Record Card and Associated Correspondence — Tel Aviv, Israel, July 1960
A US Naval Attache and his wife reported a stationary, glowing object in the sky over Tel Aviv on July 2, 1960. Military intelligence evaluated the report under Project 10073 and Moon Dust protocols but concluded there was insufficient data to identify the object.
Project 10073 Record Card — Richfield, Idaho, 3 July 1960
A civilian report of a shiny, metallic object in Richfield, Idaho, was investigated by ATIC. The sighting was officially identified as the planet Venus.
Project 10073 Record Card — Brookville, Long Island, New York, 4 July 1960
A civilian reported three circular objects in formation over Long Island on July 4, 1960. The Air Force concluded they were likely high-flying aircraft.
Project 10073 Record Card and Related Incoming Messages — Sighting of 5 July 1960
A Northwest Airlines pilot reported a UFO sighting on July 5, 1960, over the Pacific. The US Navy evaluated the object as a Soviet rocket.
Project 10073 Record Card and Incident Report — Texas/Louisiana, July 1960
Military pilots reported a lime green aerial object over Texas and Louisiana on July 5, 1960. The phenomenon was officially identified as a bolide (meteor).
Project 10073 Record Card and Sighting Report — Portland, Oregon, July 6, 1960
A civilian witness reported two luminous objects over Portland, Oregon, on July 6, 1960. The military investigation concluded the objects were likely jet aircraft, noting that standard aircraft navigation lights may not be visible at high altitudes.
Project 10073 Record Card and Associated Correspondence - Minot, North Dakota, 7 July 1960
This document details a 1960 UFO sighting in Minot, North Dakota, reported by an Airman. The investigation concluded the object was the star Vega, with reported movement attributed to atmospheric distortion.
Project 10073 Record Card — Mason, Ohio, 8 July 1960
A civilian reported a flickering light in the sky over Mason, Ohio, on July 8, 1960. The Air Technical Intelligence Center concluded the object was the star Arcturus after checking astronomical charts.
Project 10073 Record Cards and Incident Reports — Portland, Oregon, July 1960
The document details two UFO sightings in Portland, Oregon, in July 1960. One was officially identified as a meteor, while the other was dismissed as an unreliable report.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - 11 JUL 60
A July 1960 sighting of three red glowing objects in Kansas City was investigated by the Air Technical Intelligence Center. Despite negative radar reports, the incident was officially concluded to be an aircraft sighting.
Project 10073 Record Card - 11 Jul 60
A report of four diamond-shaped objects observed near Williston, North Dakota, on July 11, 1960. The witness described the objects as brilliant and capable of constant formation changes, though the military investigation ultimately categorized the report as contradictory.
Project 10073 Record Card — Truk Atoll, 13 July 1960
A civilian witness in the Truk District reported a red and white drum-shaped object on July 13, 1960. The USAF evaluated the report and concluded the object was likely a balloon.
Project 10073 Record Card and Correspondence — Chico, California, July 1960
A civilian reported observing three unidentified objects in Chico, California, in July 1960. The Air Force determined the report contained insufficient data for analysis and closed the case after the witness failed to respond to requests for further information.
Project 10073 Record Card and Correspondence — West Babylon, New York, July 1960
A series of civilian UFO sightings in West Babylon, New York, in July 1960 were investigated by the U.S. Air Force. The military concluded the objects were likely weather balloons released from a nearby airport.
Project 10073 Record Card — Verona, Italy, 18 July 1960
This document details a July 1960 UFO sighting in Italy reported by multiple military personnel. The phenomenon was officially evaluated as a probable meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card — Misawa AB, Japan, 19 July 1960
A USAF Senior Master Sergeant reported a slow-moving, brilliant white object over Misawa AB, Japan, on July 19, 1960. The incident was investigated under Project 10073 and tentatively attributed to a daytime meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card — Charleston, West Virginia, July 1960
A 1960 sighting report from Charleston, West Virginia, describes a basketball-sized, glowing object with a tail. The Air Force concluded the object was a slow-moving meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card — Cincinnati, 29 July 1960
A civilian in Cincinnati reported a 20-minute sighting of a shiny, star-like object that emitted smoke and flashes of light. The Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) classified the event as a balloon sighting, noting that while local balloon releases were not verified, the object's behavior was consistent with a balloon.
Project 10073 Record Card and Associated Correspondence — Sandersville, Georgia, August 6, 1960
A 1960 UFO sighting in Sandersville, Georgia, involving 4-6 lights in formation, was investigated by the 2853D Air Base Wing. The case was officially closed as 'Insufficient Data' due to vague witness reports and a lack of physical evidence.
Project 10073 Record Card — 14 Aug 60, Ketchikan, Alaska
A Pacific Northwest Airlines crew reported a bright yellow, round object that disintegrated after 5-7 seconds of flight. The event was officially classified as an astronomical meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card: Multiple Sighting, Taboga Island & Fort Clayton, C.Z.
A 1960 sighting of a rotating, color-changing object in the Panama Canal Zone was investigated by the Air Technical Intelligence Center. The report concludes the object was likely the star Arcturus, though insufficient elevation data prevented a definitive identification.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - Fairborn, Ohio - 16 Aug 60
A civilian in Fairborn, Ohio, reported three starlike objects on August 16, 1960, which exhibited movement and brightness changes. The Air Force investigation concluded the objects were likely the star Altair and two smaller stars.
Project 10073 Record Card: Sighting Report E of Corpus Christi, Texas, 17 Aug 60
A 1960 Coast Guard sighting of a round, white light off the coast of Texas was investigated by the Air Force and identified as the Echo I satellite.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting Report, Fairfield, California, 18 Aug 60
A 1960 UFO sighting at Travis AFB was investigated by ATIC and determined to be a meteor. The report includes witness testimony from an experienced NCO and corroborating input from observatory staff.
Project 10073 Record Card — Nome, Alaska, 19 August 1960
A round, white object with a red base was observed over Nome, Alaska, on August 19, 1960, using a theodolite. The military concluded it was a possible satellite, supported by a second report from Galena, Alaska, two hours later.
Project 10073 Record Card — Galena Airport, Alaska, 20 August 1960
A tower operator at Galena Airport reported a round, white, star-like object on 20 August 1960. The sighting was officially attributed to a possible satellite after correlation with a similar report from Nome, Alaska.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - 20 Aug 60 - 3 mi NW of Concord, California
A 1960 sighting of a star-sized object in Concord, California, was investigated by the Air Force and officially identified as the star Vega.
Project 10073 Record Card — Hachijo-Jima Island, 21 August 1960
A sighting of an oblong white object near Hachijo-Jima Island on August 21, 1960, was investigated by ATIC. The object was identified as the Echo I satellite based on its flight path and characteristics.
Project 10073 Record Card: Sighting NNW of Lebreville, Africa
USAF aircrew observed a round, orange object that exploded into a trail and cloud over West Africa. While the pilot suggested a missile, the official ATIC evaluation concluded it was a bolide meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card — Miamisburg, Ohio, 23 August 1960
A 16-year-old witness in Miamisburg, Ohio, reported a brief, burning, cigar-shaped object on August 23, 1960. Military and civilian aviation checks found no corresponding traffic, and the incident was officially attributed to a meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card — 24 Aug 60, Vicinity Sitka, Alaska
A Northwest Airlines pilot reported a bright, multi-colored flash over Sitka, Alaska, on August 24, 1960. The USAF investigation concluded the object was a meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card — McComb, Ohio, 24 August 1960
A 1960 sighting report from McComb, Ohio, describes a fast-moving, red, round object with a greenish tinge. The Air Force concluded the object was a meteor, noting similar reports from other locations on the same date.
Project 10073 Record Card: USS Davis Sighting, 25 August 1960
This document contains a Project 10073 record card and associated military communications regarding an unidentified aerial object sighted by the USS Davis in the Mediterranean on August 25, 1960. The report concludes that the data provided was insufficient for a valid identification.
Project 10073 Record Card — Sioux Narrows, Ontario, August 1960
A civilian reported a bright, fast-moving object in Sioux Narrows, Ontario, in August 1960. The report was forwarded to the Air Force by NASA in 1961, but was closed due to insufficient data caused by the reporting delay.
Project 10073 Record Card and Related Correspondence — Andover, Massachusetts, August 1960
A civilian in Andover, Massachusetts, reported a UFO sighting on August 26, 1960. The Air Force concluded the object was likely an Air National Guard F-86H aircraft with orange day-glo fuel tanks.
Project 10073 Record Card and Correspondence — Springville, New York, August 1960
A civilian reported a stationary, multi-colored light in Springville, New York, in August 1960. The Air Force evaluated the report and concluded the object was likely a jet or the planet Venus.
Project 10073 Record Card — Stoughton, Massachusetts, 26 Aug 60
A civilian in Stoughton, Massachusetts, reported a 5-6 minute sighting of a silver, egg-shaped object with flashing red lights on August 26, 1960. The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory forwarded the report to the Air Technical Intelligence Center for further investigation.
Project 10073 Record Card — Centerville, Ohio, 27 August 1960
An anonymous witness in Centerville, Ohio, reported a stationary, star-like object on August 27, 1960. Air Force investigators concluded the sighting was an optical illusion caused by viewing the star Altair through hazy conditions.
Project 10073 Record Card — Zaragoza AB, Spain, 28 August 1960
A 1960 sighting of an elongated, glowing object at Zaragoza Air Base was reported by four military personnel. Despite internal skepticism regarding the meteor explanation, the official conclusion attributed the event to a meteor.
Project 10073 Record Card — USS Boyd Sighting, Vicinity Taiwan, 29 August 1960
A sighting of a bright, round object by the USS Boyd near Taiwan on August 29, 1960, was officially identified by the Air Technical Intelligence Center as the Echo I satellite.
Project 10073 Record Card and Air Intelligence Information Report — Pontiac, Michigan, 29 August 1960
A UFO sighting report from 1960 involving a bright object over Pontiac, Michigan. The investigation concluded there was insufficient data for a definitive identification, though a correlation with the Echo I satellite was suggested.
Project 10073 Record Card — Dedham, Massachusetts, August 29, 1960
A 1960 sighting report from Dedham, Massachusetts, describes a fast-moving, star-like object. The Air Technical Intelligence Center concluded the report was inconclusive due to insufficient data, despite noting the object's maneuverability.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — South Tewksbury, Massachusetts, 30 Aug 60
A 1960 sighting report from South Tewksbury, Massachusetts, involving two unidentified objects observed by a single witness. The case was officially closed as having insufficient data for evaluation.
Project 10073 Record Card — Indianapolis, Indiana, 31 Aug 60
A 1960 UFO sighting in Indianapolis involving 17 objects was officially attributed to astronomical phenomena distorted by a temperature inversion. The report includes witness testimony and internal Air Force communications regarding the event.
Project 10073 Record Card — Vicinity Yokohama, Japan, 31 Aug 60
A sighting of a bright object near Yokohama, Japan, on August 31, 1960, was officially identified as the Echo I satellite. The report includes observational data and supporting information regarding the satellite's visibility.
Project 10073 Record Card and Incident Report — Wilmington, North Carolina, 31 August 1960
A report regarding an unidentified object that fell into a swamp near Wilmington, NC, on August 31, 1960. Despite attempts to locate the object, it was never retrieved, and the case was closed due to insufficient data.
Project 10073 Record Card — Chicago, Illinois, 31 August 1960
A 1960 sighting report from Chicago describes five stationary, multi-colored lights observed over Lake Michigan. The Air Technical Intelligence Center concluded the objects were likely the star Capella.
Project 10073 Record Card — Glenview, Illinois, 31 August 1960
A civilian reported a cylindrical, loud, red-flashing UFO over Glenview, Illinois, on 31 August 1960. The Air Force concluded there was insufficient data to evaluate the incident and took no further action.
Project 10073 Record Card — David City, Nebraska, August-September 1960
The document details a 1960 UAP sighting in David City, Nebraska, which the Air Force officially concluded was the result of atmospheric refraction of the star Pollux. It also includes correspondence regarding civilian inquiries into UFO reports and the Air Force's policy on public disclosure.
Project 10073 Record Card — Gurnee, Illinois, 1960
A civilian in Gurnee, Illinois, reported a starlike object in 1960 that the Air Force concluded was an atmospheric refraction of a star or planet. The report includes correspondence with the Adler Planetarium and official Air Force follow-up documentation.
Project 10073 Record Card and Associated Correspondence — Englewood, Colorado, September 1960
A civilian reported a UFO in Englewood, Colorado, on September 2, 1960. Military investigation concluded the sighting was likely a T-33 aircraft landing at Lowry AFB, with the observer's perception of erratic movement attributed to the aircraft's landing pattern.