USAF record 29000116

PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD

1. DATE 2. LOCATION 3. DATE-TIME GROUP 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION 5. PHOTOS 6. SOURCE 7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS 9. COURSE 10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING 11. COMMENTS

12. CONCLUSIONS

[REDACTED] Silver Spring, Maryland Local [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE GMT 15/0400Z [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE Ground-Visual [HW: X] Air-Visual [HW: X] Yes No Civilian 2 minutes one north Circular object appearing like a bright star noticed to move against the star background, Light alternating as bright white and dull red As obj approached vortex trailing trail was noted of yellow white color Extending at least two feet behind obj Initial observation at 2 dgr elevation in south Object moved to north and made smooth sweeping turn to west and back to north Disappearance below horizon Duration, description, of object and maneuvers consistent with a/c analysis Trail considered as normal for a/c contrails at altitude Maneuverability & duration as well as alternating light rules out meteor sighting As suggested in report Case evaluated as a/c sighting Was Balloon Possibly Balloon Possibly Balloon Was Aircraft Possibly Aircraft Possibly Aircraft Was Astronomical Possibly Astronomical Possible Astronomical Other Insufficient Data for Evaluation Unknown