Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record — Elyria, Ohio, 20 March 1966
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AI-Generated Summary
A civilian reported a large, multi-colored, oval-shaped object in Elyria, Ohio, on March 20, 1966. The Air Force closed the case as 'Insufficient Data' after the witness failed to return a required follow-up form.
This document contains a Project Blue Book record regarding an unidentified aerial observation reported by a civilian in Elyria, Ohio, on March 20, 1966. The witness, a woman who identified herself as an 'Air Force mother' with a son serving in a Radar Squadron, wrote to the Air Force on April 7, 1966, to describe an object she observed in the sky at 8:00 PM. She described the object as 'real large' and 'beautiful with its colors of the rainbow,' noting that it had an oval shape with flares around it. The witness stated that she initially stopped her car to observe the object, turning off her headlights to determine if it was moving. She observed that it was stationary, then moved very slowly in a southerly direction. She reported feeling scared during the encounter. The Air Force, represented by Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr., responded on April 13, 1966, informing the witness that her initial letter did not contain sufficient information for an evaluation and requesting that she complete an attached FTD Form 164. The final project record indicates that the form was not returned within 30 days, leading to a conclusion of 'Insufficient Data.'
In its oval shape it reminded you like the dirigables. I could see the oval outline then flares all around it.
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Official Assessment
Insufficient Data. Form 164 requested over 30 days and not returned as of this date. If form 164 returned, sighting will be evaluated.
The witness reported a large, oval-shaped object with rainbow colors and flares, which moved slowly south. The Air Force determined the information provided was insufficient for a formal evaluation.
Witnesses
- [illegible]Civilian
Key Persons
- [illegible]Son of witness