Unidentified Flying Object Sighting Report — Needham, Massachusetts, December 14, 1964

On December 14, 1964, at 4:20 PM E.S.T., an unidentified flying object was reported over Needham High School in Needham, Massachusetts. The witness, a civilian, described the object as a fair-sized, silver, disc-shaped craft that was observed spinning, hovering, and maneuvering for a duration of five minutes before disappearing behind trees. The report was initially received by Mr. Alex B. Geddes, a member of the Moonwatch personnel at the Smithsonian Institution Astrophysical Observatory. Mr. Geddes subsequently relayed the information to the Technical Intelligence Committee at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base via a letter dated December 18, 1964, signed by James C. Cornell, Jr., the Public Information Officer. The witness was noted to have provided the information in a calm and concise manner. Official analysis of the report concluded that there was insufficient data for a formal evaluation, though the comments suggest the sighting was likely a balloon observation. No physical evidence, photographs, or additional witnesses were documented in relation to the event.