Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) Report — Tallahassee, Florida, February 1965

This document details the investigation into an Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) sighting that occurred on February 1, 1965, in Tallahassee, Florida. The initial report, which originated from civilian sources, described a round, bluish, or purple-gray object observed by students at Florida State University. The object was reported to be approximately 50 feet in diameter, traveling from West to East at an altitude of 1,000 feet and a speed of 100 to 200 mph.

Following the report, the 4756th Air Defense Wing at Tyndall Air Force Base conducted a follow-up investigation. The Dean of Students at Florida State University, Mr. Arnold, assisted by notifying students through the college newspaper and local media. Despite these efforts, only two witnesses were interviewed. One witness, a student, provided a description of a 'classic flying saucer,' while another witness, a female student, provided a description that the investigator found 'flippant' and 'unconvincing.'

Attempts to verify the sighting with other sources, including Eastern Air Lines and the Jacksonville tower operator, were unsuccessful. Eastern Air Lines confirmed that their flight crews were not aware of any such object. Furthermore, Tyndall and Eglin Air Force Bases reported no unusual activity in the area at the time of the sighting.

Colonel William D. Harris, the Commander of the 4756th Air Defense Wing, concluded that the evidence was 'very unsatisfactory, vague, and inconclusive.' He suggested that the incident might have been a hoax, noting that the lack of subpoena powers made further investigation impractical and that the results would not justify the man-hours and expenses involved. The investigation was subsequently recommended for closure. The document includes various internal communications, including message forms and correspondence between the Air Force and Eastern Air Lines, documenting the administrative process of the investigation.