Project 10073 Record — Chisholm, Minnesota, 25 September 1965

This document contains the Project Blue Book record for a sighting reported in Chisholm, Minnesota, on 25 September 1965. A civilian witness reported observing five orange-colored objects in the western sky at approximately 0755 hours. The witness described the objects as moving toward the north at an elevation of about 30 degrees for approximately 30 seconds. According to the report, three of the objects suddenly made an abrupt turn toward the southwest, while the other two disappeared. The witness noted that the objects moved much faster than a jet and made no sound. The witness specifically looked for red or green navigation lights typical of aircraft but observed none. The official analysis notes that while a weather balloon from Duluth would have been in the area at the time, the duration of the sighting and the reported flight characteristics, specifically the abrupt turns and high speed, conflicted with the balloon explanation. Furthermore, there were no reported aircraft in the area. Consequently, the case was classified as unidentified. Subsequent correspondence from Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr., dated 1 October 1965, requested that the witness complete an FTD Form 164 because the initial information was insufficient for evaluation. A follow-up call on 14 January 1966 noted that the report remained in unsatisfactory condition due to the lack of quantitative data, but because the witness insisted on the high speed and abrupt maneuvers, the case remained in the unidentified category.