Project 10073 Record — Middletown, New York, Summer 1963

This document contains a record of a UFO sighting reported by a civilian in Middletown, New York, which occurred in the summer of 1963. The witness observed 8 to 10 lights in the sky that appeared brighter than stars. Initially, the lights were seen moving at random, but they subsequently arranged themselves into a circular formation. The witness watched this formation for approximately 30 seconds before the objects departed one by one, flying north near the horizon at a tremendous speed. The witness reported the event to the U.S. Air Force in August 1965, after reading an article in the Medical Tribune. The Air Force, specifically the Foreign Technology Division, reviewed the report and concluded that because the observation occurred two years prior, it was too old to warrant a formal investigation. Despite this, the official correspondence from Colonel Eric T. de Jonckheere noted that the sighting itself was considered 'very puzzling.' The file includes the original report form, the witness's letter, and the official response from the Air Force.