UAP Sighting Report - Bryte, California, 30 June 1965

This document is a Department of Defense Intelligence Information Report regarding a UAP sighting in Bryte, California, on 30 June 1965. The witness, a 55-year-old civilian employed by the Division of Forestry, reported observing an object that appeared to be the size of a large star. The object was described as orange-red in color, moving from the northeast to the southwest at a very high altitude. The witness noted that the object would fade out and then reappear bright at intervals. The observation lasted between 10 and 15 minutes and was made using binoculars. The official conclusion reached by the evaluating agency was that the object was an aircraft, noting that the flight path was consistent with high-flying aircraft and that the direction ruled out a satellite. The report includes weather data indicating clear skies and no air traffic in the area. A handwritten note on the report suggests potential alternative interpretations, questioning whether the object could be a satellite if the direction was recorded in error, or an aircraft if the time estimate was considered too long. The report is part of the Project Blue Book collection.