Project 10073 Record: Sighting in Brimfield, Massachusetts, 28 October 1964

This document contains a series of records and correspondence regarding a UFO sighting reported by Mrs. Irene Page in Brimfield, Massachusetts, on the night of 28 October 1964. Mrs. Page claimed to have observed a silver, derby-hat-shaped object, approximately the size of a large car, hovering 10 to 15 feet above the ground for three hours. She reported that the object was lit up, featured windows spaced two feet apart, and moved in a manner she described as 'wavering off' or flying 'up and down like a bird.' She further alleged that the object's presence caused her television to fade and her house lights to blink. A neighbor, Mrs. Helen Chevalier, confirmed that her own lights and television had experienced similar fluctuations at the same time, though she did not personally observe the object. The official military investigation, conducted by the Aerial Phenomena Branch at Wright-Patterson AFB, concluded that the report was entirely unreliable. The investigating officer, Charlod L. Sessions, characterized the incident as a 'publicity stunt,' noting that Mrs. Page was a recently widowed mother of four living in poverty, and suggesting she may have fabricated the account to garner attention and sympathy. The report highlights the internal administrative processes of the Air Force's UFO investigation efforts, including discussions about the 'insufficient data' category, the desire to reduce the number of pending cases, and the management of public relations regarding the 'NICAP EVIDENCE' publication. The correspondence between T/Sgt David N. Moody and Dr. J. Allen Hynek reflects the military's skepticism toward civilian reports and their ongoing efforts to manage the workload of the Aerial Phenomena Branch.