Project 10073 Record — New Palestine, Indiana, 17 March 1966

This document contains the Project 10073 record regarding a sighting of ten unidentified objects on 17 March 1966, near New Palestine, Indiana. The report includes a formal record sheet, a letter from Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr. of Project Blue Book to the witness, and the original correspondence from the witness dated 11 May 1966. The witness reported that he, his wife, her brother, and his wife observed ten objects at approximately 9:00 PM. The observers were unable to distinguish the shape of the objects, noting only that each had two red lights, one of which blinked. The lights were described as being 15-20 feet apart, while the craft themselves were 25-30 feet apart, flying in a 'crooked smoke like formation.' The witness emphasized that the objects were low and silent. Major Quintanilla's correspondence indicates that the initial information provided was insufficient for an evaluation and requested that the witness complete and return an FTD Form 164. As of the date of the record, the form had not been returned, leading to a final conclusion of 'Insufficient Data' with a provision for reevaluation should the form be submitted.