Project 10073 Record — Burlington, Massachusetts, May 1965

This document contains a Project Blue Book record regarding a UFO sighting reported in May 1965 by a 13-year-old resident of Burlington, Massachusetts. The witness, who had been corresponding with the Air Force regarding UFOs since 1963, reported observing a single red and white object for approximately 30 minutes. The object was described as moving in a westerly direction, appearing to rise slightly and moving in front of a cloud. The witness explicitly noted that there was no sound associated with the object. The official Air Force analysis concluded that the report was of 'dubious value' and categorized it as an 'unreliable report.' The investigators noted that the reported movement in front of a cloud was inconsistent with astronomical explanations, and that the object's duration and brightness were inconsistent with a balloon or aircraft. The file includes the original questionnaire completed by the witness, as well as correspondence between the witness and the Air Force, including requests for information on UFOs and inquiries about the planet Venus. The correspondence highlights the witness's persistent interest in the subject, which the Air Force investigators cited as a primary reason for discounting the credibility of the report.