Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD — Sighting in Columbus, Ohio, 3 September 1965
AI-Generated Summary
A civilian reported a silent, fast-moving, silvery disc-shaped object over Columbus, Ohio, on 3 September 1965. Due to the witness's refusal to provide contact details, the military concluded there was insufficient data for evaluation.
On 3 September 1965, an unidentified civilian contacted the Lockbourne Air Force Base Command Post to report a sighting. The individual, who refused to provide their name, address, or phone number, stated that they had observed a silvery, disc-shaped object traveling from East to West at a 50-degree elevation. The witness described the object's movement as very fast and smooth, noting that it produced no sound. The observation lasted approximately two minutes. Sgt Morey of the 40th Command Post documented the call and spoke with SSgt Jones regarding the report. It was noted that TSgt Moody would follow up with Sgt Morey if further information was required. The official conclusion recorded for Project 10073 was that there was insufficient data for evaluation, with a note suggesting the event sounded like an aircraft sighting.
Witness would not leave name or phone or address. Sounds like A/C sighting.
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Official Assessment
INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR EVALUATION
The witness reported a silvery disc-shaped object traveling from East to West at a 50-degree elevation. The object moved very fast and smoothly with no sound. Because the witness refused to provide contact information, no further data could be obtained.
Key Persons
- Sgt Morey40th Command Post, Lockbourne AFB
- SSgt JonesTDEW
- TSgt MoodyTSgt