Project 10073 Record Card and Correspondence — Ardmore, Oklahoma, April 1964

This document collection details a UFO sighting reported by a civilian in Ardmore, Oklahoma, on April 9, 1964. The witness, who requested anonymity, observed an object at approximately 8:10 PM that appeared to be 'extremely large' and resembled an 'old blimp' with windows. The witness reported that the object maneuvered, made a sharp turn, and appeared to disintegrate or become fuzzy. The witness submitted a sketch of the object to Captain Hector Quintanilla Jr. of Project Blue Book. The Foreign Technology Division (FTD) reviewed the report and concluded that the information provided was insufficient for a formal evaluation. The FTD suggested that the object was likely an aircraft towing an advertising banner with electrical lights, noting that similar sketches had been submitted by other witnesses. Major Maston M. Jacks of the Public Information Division sent a formal response to the witness on August 7, 1964, enclosing a Form 164 questionnaire and advising the witness to check with local airports regarding advertising flights. In a final letter dated August 13, 1964, the witness acknowledged the Air Force's explanation, stating that due to the lapse of time and a lack of scientific expertise, they would accept the evaluation that the object was an advertising banner.