Project 10073 Record — Covina, California, 26 July 1965

This document contains the official Project Blue Book record regarding a UFO sighting reported by a civilian, Ronald Moore, in Covina, California, on 26 July 1965. The witness reported observing two objects that appeared solid and bright, resembling a 'big match burning.' The objects were observed for approximately 20 minutes, moving away from each other in different directions (one southwest, one northwest) at an estimated speed of 2000 mph. The witness provided a detailed questionnaire and a sketch of the event. Following the initial report, the 6592D Support Group forwarded the information to the Air Force Systems Command at Wright-Patterson AFB. Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr., the Chief of Project Blue Book, evaluated the report and concluded that the most likely explanation was a jet aircraft with an afterburner, noting that the description of the object as a 'burning match' was consistent with this analysis. However, the Major acknowledged that the 20-minute duration was inconsistent with an aircraft observation and that the data presented was conflicting. The Air Force officially closed the case, stating that no further investigation would be conducted. The document also includes personal correspondence from the witness, who expressed concern that he was being followed by individuals, possibly from the FBI, due to his report. The Air Force explicitly denied any involvement in such activities and stated they do not request the FBI or local officials to monitor witnesses.