1962 03 8644217 Salem NewYork

Summary

An unusual case from 1962 describes a golden rectangular object observed in Salem, New York. A 66-year-old woman reported seeing a "gold box" measuring approximately 12-14 inches in length and 3-4 inches in width, with square corners and no shine. The object appeared at a 45-degree elevation in the south and disappeared in the north, maintaining a steady course across the horizon for 3-4 minutes. The weather was clear and cold, ruling out optical illusions like mirages. Despite the detailed description, there were no other witnesses or confirmation of its nature.

The Air Force classified it as "unidentified," though they considered the possibility of a passing aircraft with a lit window. However, the duration and trajectory suggest something beyond conventional objects. This case is part of the Project 10073 records, which collected reports of unexplained aerial phenomena. Although no definitive conclusion was reached, the clarity of the witness's account and her reliability make it an intriguing entry in the study of unidentified flying objects.