Project 10073 Record: Sighting at Brunswick Naval Air Station, Maine, 16 February 1966

This document contains a series of reports and correspondence regarding a UFO sighting on 16 February 1966 near Brunswick Naval Air Station, Maine. Two witnesses reported observing two objects over a period of approximately 3 1/2 hours. The first object was described as a 'pan cake' shaped craft, 15 to 25 feet in diameter, featuring red, blue, and green lights that flashed erratically, and a large white floodlight on its belly. The witnesses reported the object hovered, made quick starts and stops, and appeared to be spinning at approximately 10 RPM. A second object was reported to have circled the first three times before landing. The witnesses claimed the objects moved at speeds significantly faster than a nearby aircraft. Official Air Force evaluation, conducted by Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr. of Project Blue Book, concluded that the first object was the planet Jupiter, noting that the observer was likely confused regarding their orientation. The second object was deemed an unidentified aircraft, but the data was insufficient for a formal evaluation. The file includes the original sighting report, internal Air Force message traffic, and correspondence from Project Blue Book requesting further information from the witnesses, though follow-up interviews were hampered by the witnesses' unavailability due to military duties.