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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD

|  1. DATE | 2. LOCATION | 12. CONCLUSIONS  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  4 October 1963 | Bedford Ohio | ☐ Was Balloon ☐ Probably Balloon ☐ Possibly Balloon  |
|  3. DATE-TIME GROUP Local 1532 GMT 04/2032Z | 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION ☑ Ground-Visual ☐ Ground-Radar ☐ Air-Visual ☐ Air-Intercept Radar | ☐ Was Aircraft ☐ Probably Aircraft ☐ Possibly Aircraft  |
|  5. PHOTOS ☐ Yes ☑ No | 6. SOURCE Civilian | ☑ Was Astronomical ☐ Probably Astronomical ☐ Possibly Astronomical  |
|  7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 15 seconds | 8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS one | 9. COURSE Easterly  |
|  10. BRIEF …

10/4/'63

Department of the Air Force
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen,

I have sighted a U.F.O. It was sighted at 3:32 P.M. I was facing the north, and sighted a light in the N.E.W. and this object then proceeded to N.E. It was in my estimation at least 32,000 feet above the ground. This in itself is not significant except that its shape was that of the below picture (forgive art-work). I did not see exactly where it originated, but I have a good idea. It seemed to be traveling in an arch, toward me and then away. The craft itself seemed to have a solid interior and a pulsating aqua haze about it.…

Bedford, Ohio

1563

Department of the Air Force
Washington, D.C.

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HEADQUARTERS
FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
AIR FORCE SYSTEMS COMMAND
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
WHISHTIPATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO

REPLY TO
ATTN OF: TDEW

SUBJECT: UFO Sighting

TO: Hq USAF SAF-GI 3b
Wash 25 D C

1. We have received a letter from [redacted], dated 4 Oct 63, pertaining to an unidentified flying object sighting.

2. This sighting contained insufficient data for evaluation. It is requested that a FTD Form 164 be sent to [redacted] for completion. [redacted] address is as follows:

Senders, Ohio

FOR THE COMMANDER

[Signature]

SHIP & de JONGEHERRE
Colonel, USAF
Deputy for Tech…

October 16, 1963

Dear Mr. [redacted]

We are unable to determine from your letter of October 4, 1963, what it was that you sighted.

Inclosed is Form PTD 164. Would you kindly complete it and forward it to this office in order that it may be properly evaluated and an investigation made. Upon completion of the investigation you will be notified of the results.

Sincerely,

MASTON M. JACKS
Major, USAF
Public Information Division
Office of Information

Bedford, Ohio

U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION

This questionnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much information as possible concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed. Please try to answer as many questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will be used for research purposes. Your name will not be used in connection with any statements, conclusions, or publications without your permission. We request this personal information so that if it is deemed necessary, we may contact you for further details.

1. When did you see the obje…

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8. IF you saw the object at NIGHT, what did you notice concerning the STARS and MOON?

8.1 STARS (Circle One):
a. None
b. A few
c. Many
d. Don't remember

8.2 MOON (Circle One):
a. Bright moonlight
b. Dull moonlight
c. No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember

9. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?

CLOUDS (Circle One):
a. Clear sky
b. Hazy
c. Scattered clouds
d. Thick or heavy clouds

WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Dry
b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Moderate or heavy rain
d. Snow
e. Don't remember

10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid
b. Transparen…

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14. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
I was watching it and then it quickly wasn't there any more

15. Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes ☐ No ☑ Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what it moved behind: _______________

16. Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes ☐ No ☑ Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what in front of: _______________

17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. Sound there was no sound
b. C…