UFO Sighting Report — Durand, Illinois, 15 April 1965

This document file contains correspondence and reports regarding a sighting on the night of April 15, 1965, in the vicinity of Durand and Barrington Hills, Illinois. A civilian witness reported observing a brilliant white object moving in a northerly direction at approximately 7:30 P.M. CST. The witness described the object as having a dense, heavy exhaust, a short fiery tail, and emitting no sound. The object reportedly hovered over a farm field before dimming and disappearing. The witness, who was traveling alone, reported the incident to the Illinois State Police and later to the Air Force. The report was subsequently forwarded to the American Meteor Society and the University of Pennsylvania's Flower and Cook Observatory for evaluation. Dr. Hynek and Dr. Olivier, acting as consultants, concluded that the observation was of a meteor (fireball). The file includes internal Air Force correspondence from Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr., requesting further information from the witness via FTD Form 164, as the initial report was deemed insufficient for full evaluation. The document also notes that the case was featured in a NICAP documentary and includes a sketch provided by the witness.