UFO photographed in Shreveport in 1954-1956

Summary

In 1958, a civilian contacted the USAF's Project 10073 with a photo taken between 1954 and 1956 in Shreveport, Louisiana. The image showed two strange objects he identified as UFOs. However, after analyzing enlargements, investigators concluded the objects were likely birds in flight, possibly pheasants. The photo quality was poor, and the sky showed foggy conditions, possibly from smoke of a forest fire. The lack of additional information made a definitive evaluation difficult.

The official response from Project 10073 returned the original photo and an enlargement, along with an informational flyer on UFOs. It noted the report was submitted years after the event, complicating the investigation further. Despite doubts, the contact was valued as part of the efforts to gather information on unexplained aerial phenomena during that time.