Project 10073 Record: Sighting Reports — Andrews, Texas and Happy, Texas, August 1965

This document consists of a series of reports and correspondence regarding two UFO sightings in Texas during August 1965. The first incident occurred on 7 August 1965 near Andrews, Texas, where a civilian witness reported a white blinking light traveling from the northwest to the southeast over a period of 10 to 15 seconds. The object was observed against a background of heavy cloud cover, which the witness suggested might have caused the blinking effect. The investigating officer, Captain James A. Hahn, noted that Amarillo Approach Control radar and the 688th AC&W Squadron had no contact with the object. Given the lack of air traffic in the area, the officer concluded the object was likely a large meteorite or a satellite. The second incident occurred on 13 August 1965 near Happy, Texas, involving a family who observed a round, white light, described as being the size of a nickel held at arm's length. This object was observed moving from the east toward the west-southwest for approximately 2 to 3 minutes. The report includes detailed weather data from both locations, including wind speeds and temperature gradients, to assist in the analysis. The document concludes with the official assessment that both sightings were likely astronomical or satellite-related phenomena, emphasizing the lack of radar confirmation and the cooperative nature of the witnesses involved.