UFO Sighting Report — Colorado Springs, Colorado, 10 August 1964

On 10 August 1964, five witnesses in Colorado Springs, Colorado, reported observing a formation of 15 to 30 round, flat, gray objects. The witnesses, who were in their backyard, described the objects as appearing to be the size of a grapefruit at arm's length. The formation moved in an organized but unsymmetrical pattern toward the observers before two of the objects departed from the main group, descended, and disappeared behind Pikes Peak. The witnesses noted that the objects did not change size as they approached, which the investigating officers noted as a violation of standard perspective rules for solid objects. The witnesses also provided an 8mm film of the event. The Foreign Technology Division (FTD) conducted a thorough investigation, including contacting local law enforcement, the Colorado State Patrol, the U.S. Forestry Service, and the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD). All agencies reported no unusual activity. Photo analysts at the FTD examined the submitted film and determined that it consisted primarily of backyard family sequences. The only identifiable imagery related to the report was a blurred streak, which analysts determined was an object within 14 meters of the camera, likely caused by the camera being set to infinity while filming close-up subjects. The official conclusion was that the sightings were likely caused by lenticular or 'cap' clouds reflecting the setting sun, or other unusual weather phenomena, and that there was insufficient data to support the presence of aerial vehicles.