Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record: UFO Sighting, Monticello, New York, 22 July 1965
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A 13-year-old amateur astronomer reported two triangular objects near Monticello, NY, in July 1965. The Air Force investigation suggested the objects were likely weather balloons due to the area's proximity to major jet routes.
This document contains a series of correspondence and a formal record regarding a UFO sighting reported by a 13-year-old amateur astronomer near Monticello, New York, on July 22, 1965. The observer, using a 600-power astronomical telescope, reported seeing two triangular-shaped objects with red noses and white bodies, characterized by a 'sparkler' light at the rear. The objects were described as moving in a zigzag pattern, faster than a satellite, and were observed at two different times (0130Z and 0200Z). The initial report was processed by the 4603d Air Base Group at Stewart Air Force Base and forwarded to the Air Force Systems Command (FTD). The investigating officer, 1st Lt Roger B. Tyrrell, noted that the reported speed was inconsistent with the duration of the observation. His preliminary analysis suggested that the observer might have seen a weather balloon, noting the location's proximity to major jet routes (J-63, J-7, and J-95) and the Hugenot Vortac navigational aid. The correspondence confirms the administrative handling of the report between the 4603d Air Base Group and Hq AFSC (TDEW) in September 1965.
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Official Assessment
I feel that Mr. [illegible] perhaps observed a weather balloon. This area is quite near J-63 and other main jet routes to New York City. Hugenot Vortac is about 20NM South of there and is the intersection jet routes J-63, J-7, and J-95.
The observer, a 13-year-old amateur astronomer, reported two triangular objects. The investigating officer suggested a weather balloon as a possible explanation due to the proximity of jet routes and navigational aids.
Witnesses
- [illegible]Student and Amateur Astronomer
Key Persons
- Eric T. de JonckheereColonel, USAF, Deputy for Technology and Subsystems
- H. Quintanilla, JrMajor, USAF