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Project 10073 Record — Sighting Report, Montrose, Colorado, 9 August 1965

📅 9 August 1965 📍 Montrose, Colorado 🏛 Project Blue Book 📄 sighting_report
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TL;DR

A 16-year-old reported seeing three unidentified objects in Montrose, Colorado, in August 1965. The Air Force concluded the report was of poor quality and likely involved aircraft.

This document is a Project Blue Book record concerning a sighting reported by a 16-year-old civilian in Montrose, Colorado, on August 9, 1965. The witness reported observing three objects moving at high speed in a 'U' formation, heading south. The witness described the objects as bright blue and yellow, resembling stars or searchlights, and noted a 'weird' sound that caused ear pain. The witness also provided a sketch indicating a long shape with a 'little flame' at the back and a 'black spot' in the front. The Air Force, represented by Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr., determined that the initial report lacked sufficient information and requested the witness complete a formal FTD Form 164. Upon review, the Air Force concluded that the data was of extremely poor quality and contained conflicting information, such as discrepancies in the reported duration and color of the objects. The official assessment was that the flight characteristics were consistent with aircraft capabilities and that the witness likely observed one or three aircraft.

Youth probably saw SOMETHING, likely an a/c or three a/c.

Official Assessment

Extremely poor quality of data. Good reasons for evaluating as conflicting data. Flight consistant with a/c capabilities. Youth probably saw SOMETHING, likely an a/c or three a/c.

The initial report was insufficient for evaluation. Follow-up forms provided conflicting data regarding duration, appearance, and color. The conclusion suggests the witness likely observed aircraft.

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