Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card and Worksheet — Washington, D.C., 28 August 1952
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A group of six witnesses observed a stationary, glowing light over Washington, D.C. for one hour on 28 August 1952. The official evaluation concluded there was insufficient data to identify the object.
On 28 August 1952, at approximately 2200 hours, a group of six individuals, including a Navy veteran, observed an unidentified object over Washington, D.C. The object was described as a stationary light that faded and glowed at intervals. The observation lasted for approximately one hour. During this time, two aircraft passed over the area, and the object reportedly faded and reappeared after each aircraft had passed. The witnesses observed the object using binoculars. The weather was reported as clear with perfect visibility. The report notes that the object lacked aerodynamic features, trails, or exhaust. The witness, who claimed familiarity with astronomy and aircraft types, had his reliability marked as unknown. Official comments on the record card suggest the light might have been a warning beacon on a water tank building, though this remains speculative. The final evaluation by the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) concluded that there was insufficient data for a definitive evaluation.
OBJECT FLOVED BRILLIANTLY FROM WHAT APPEARED A CONTROLLED LIGHT.
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Official Assessment
Insufficient Data For Evaluation
The object was observed by a Navy veteran and five other adults. It remained stationary for one hour, fading and glowing. The observer suggested it might be a warning beacon on a water tank, though this is not confirmed.
Witnesses
- [illegible]Navy veteran