Argyle, IowaDecember 1957

Insufficient Data

Summary

On December 9, 1957, a civilian in Argyle, Iowa reported seeing one circular white object through binoculars. The object started at dim light and became extremely bright, then faded gradually. It was observed for 15 minutes. The witness did not report where the object was located and only one conclusion was reached. The Air Force determined there was not enough information to evaluate the sighting.

Reported location

Argyle, Iowa

Date of incident

December 1957

State / country

IA / US

Page count

3 scanned pages

USAF evaluation

unknown

Microfilm

T1206, Roll 31

Original case file scans

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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD

1. DATE
9 December 1957

3. DATE-TIME GROUP
Laser
GMT 10/0132Z

5. PHOTOS
Yes
No

7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION
15 minutes

10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING
One object circular, color white. Object started as light grey extremely bright then faded from sight.

2. LOCATION
Argyle, Iowa

4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION
Ground-Visual
Air-Visual
Ground-Radar
Air-Intercept Radar

6. SOURCE
Civilian

8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
one

9. COURSE
Faded

11. COMMENTS
The source doesn't say where he saw the object was seen and yet he saw the object for 15 minutes through binoculars. Only one conclusion. Not enough information for evaluation.

12. CONCLUSIONS
Was Balloon
Probably Balloon
Possibly Balloon
Was Aircraft
Probably Aircraft
Possibly Aircraft
Was Astronomical
Probably Astronomical
Possibly Astronomical
Other
Insufficient Date for Evaluation
Unknown

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Source: National Archives Catalog · NAID 28975945