38 30N74 20W Atlantic radar-visual unidentified-object report — January 1962

COMMENTS: This report is evaluative and indicates that the object observed was bright and target acquired by GCA and the Norfolk radar. AP IN : 3437 (15 JAN 62) ACTN: CTN-17 INFO : ARMY-2, NAVY-2, CMC-1, OCIN-15, NSA-7, CIA, DIA-2, OOP-CP-1, SAFS-3 -115 CMAH1202CBJAO76 YYYYRYRZEZHQ ZNR Y 151520Z FM CCGD FIVE TO RBEKJC/CINCLANTFLT RJMFALB/CINCNORAD RJIEZHQ/CMDS USAF RJWXBR/CINGSAC RBEKJC/COMASWFORLANT RFEMVB/CINAIRDEF RCEHJC/CANCOMAFLANT RREGUK/COMEASTERSEAFRON RJIEZSN/26TH NORAD INFO RBEPJD/COMDT COGARD REGAUF/COMEASTAREA BT UNCLAS SS PRESIDENT VANBUREN/WSKX 1511152 38.30N 74.20W 9 BLUE OBJECTS OBJECTS SIZE OF FIRST AND SECOND MAGNITUDE VARYING IN BRIGHTNESS WITH A LIGHT RED HALO IN AREA THEY WERE FLYING TOGETHER RANDOM PATTERN MEDIUM TO HIGH ALTITUDE ON VARIOUS COURSE THEN E THEN SE THEN SOUTH WEATHER CLOUDY WIND AND SEA MO The text appears to be a military message describing the sighting of 9 unidentified blue objects of varying size and brightness, flying together in a random pattern at medium to high altitudes, with a light red halo in the area. The objects were observed by the USS President Vanburen at coordinates 38.30N 74.20W, with the weather being cloudy with wind and sea motion. Supporting case details: Reported special objects or artifacts: Radar system Physical traces or material: Radar data or reported radar return associated with 38 30N74 20W Atlantic radar-visual unidentified-object report — January 1962 Electromagnetic or instrument effects: Radar or sensor detection Institutional response / aftermath: Government or official action