Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Unidentified Flying Objects Sighting Report — Texarkana, Texas, 14 July 1964
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AI-Generated Summary
This document is a 1964 Air Force sighting report from Barksdale AFB regarding four unidentified objects seen over Texarkana, Texas. The investigating officer officially dismissed the report as unreliable.
On 14 July 1964, at approximately 0240Z, a witness in Texarkana, Texas, reported observing four unidentified flying objects. The witness, identified as a 29-year-old housewife, described the objects as round and appearing as white blurs. One object was estimated to be the size of an orange, while the other three were compared to the size of ping pong balls. The objects were observed at an elevation of 45 degrees with no discernible formation, sound, exhaust, or other special features. The first three objects were reported to be traveling in a south-easterly direction, while the fourth object moved from East to West. The observation lasted for approximately one minute. The witness observed the objects visually without the use of optical aids. Weather conditions at the time were reported as clear with unlimited ceiling, ten miles of visibility, and calm winds. The report was filed by Captain John T. Lumsden of the 2D Bombardment Wing (H) (SAC) at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. Captain Lumsden explicitly concluded that the information submitted by the witness was unreliable and the case was categorized as such.
In my opinion, the information that Mrs. [illegible] submitted is unreliable.
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Official Assessment
In my opinion, the information that Mrs. [illegible] submitted is unreliable.
The reporting officer deemed the report unreliable, noting that while it was a possible aircraft observation, the information provided was insufficient or questionable.
Witnesses
Key Persons
- Mrs. [illegible]Witness