Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record — New Orleans, La. — 23 Mar 66
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A civilian witness in New Orleans reported three saucer-like objects on March 23, 1966. The military investigated the sighting and suggested a 727 Whisper jet as a possible explanation.
On March 23, 1966, at 0500Z, a civilian witness, Kathryn Ecknol, observed three unidentified objects in the sky over New Orleans, Louisiana. The witness described the objects as round, saucer-like, and grey in color with bluish outer edges. The objects were observed moving in a west-to-east direction, positioned side-by-side, for a duration of approximately 30 seconds to one minute. No sound was reported during the observation. The incident was reported to the Keesler Command Post in Biloxi, Mississippi, and subsequently processed through military channels, including the 73rd Air Division and the Foreign Technology Division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Official documentation suggests the objects may have been a 727 Whisper jet; however, the report was formally filed due to the occurrence of similar sightings in other areas, indicating a broader pattern of interest for the military authorities at the time.
Observer sighted three lights side by side. They appeared to be grey with the outside edges bluish. They were round like a saucer. No sound was observed.
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Official Assessment
The objects could have been a 727 Whisper jet flying in the area.
The observer reported three round, grey objects with bluish edges moving west to east. The report was filed due to similar reported events in other areas.
Witnesses
- Kathryn EcknolHousewifeCivilian