PROJECT 10073 RECORD — Dunkirk, New York, 22 September 1965

This document contains a Project 10073 record regarding a civilian sighting of an unidentified aerial phenomenon in Dunkirk, New York, on September 22, 1965. The witness reported observing an oval-shaped object with a conning tower for over an hour. The object was described as flickering with red, white, and green colors, and exhibiting erratic movement, including rapid speed, sudden stops, and impossible turns. The witness used high-powered binoculars to observe the object. The Air Force investigation concluded that the object was likely an astronomical body, specifically the star Arcturus, which was setting at the time of the reported disappearance. The report notes that Jupiter was not visible and Venus was already below the horizon. The investigating officer noted that FTD Form 164 was sent to the witness to obtain more precise positional data, but the form was not returned. The file includes correspondence from the Department of the Air Force, Office of the Secretary, to the witness, providing the necessary form for reporting such observations.