Project Blue Book Sighting Report — Duson, Louisiana, February 12, 1966

This document contains a Project Blue Book sighting report regarding an incident on February 12, 1966, in Duson, Louisiana. The witness, a resident of Duson, reported observing an unusually bright, warm red object in the eastern sky at approximately 6:34 P.M. The witness, who identified herself as a habitual star-gazer, initially believed the object to be a satellite. As the object moved from east to west, she noted that it changed color from orange-red to light orange and then to a metallic color. Upon reaching a point of approximately 105 degrees, the object appeared to split into two distinct objects, which then disappeared into the mist along the western horizon. The witness subsequently contacted NASA, who directed her to the Air Force Systems Command at Andrews Air Force Base. The witness expressed frustration with the dismissive attitude she felt was directed toward citizens reporting such phenomena. Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr., Chief of Project Blue Book, responded to the witness on June 13, 1966, stating that the information provided was insufficient for a formal evaluation and requested that she complete an FTD Form 164 for further analysis. The file includes the completed questionnaire, correspondence with NASA, and the official Air Force response.