Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record — Macon, Georgia, 25 March 1966
AI-Generated Summary
A civilian in Macon, Georgia, reported two amber, ball-shaped objects on March 25, 1966. The Air Force concluded the sighting was likely caused by reflections from commercial aircraft.
On March 25, 1966, at approximately 0030Z, a civilian observer located on Riverview Road in Macon, Georgia, reported sighting two unidentified flying objects. The observer, a 42-year-old business owner, described the objects as ball-shaped, amber-colored lights. One object was observed for four minutes, while the other was in view for ten minutes. The observer noted that the objects appeared to cross paths, with one object pulsating at approximately one-second intervals. The observer reported no sound, tail, or exhaust associated with the objects. The investigation was conducted by James R. Kelley of the Security and Law Enforcement Division at Robins Air Force Base. Weather conditions at the time were reported as clear with 12 miles of visibility. The Federal Aviation Agency (RAPCON) at the base advised that the area is used by commercial jet traffic. The final analysis provided by the Air Force concluded that the observer likely witnessed sun reflections from two commercial aircraft known to operate in that vicinity. No physical evidence was recovered, and no radar contact was reported.
Observer probably saw sun reflection from two commercial type aircraft which are known to utilize the general area where the objects were observed.
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Official Assessment
Observer probably saw sun reflection from two commercial type aircraft which are known to utilize the general area where the objects were observed.
The investigating officer concluded the objects were likely commercial aircraft. The sighting was attributed to two lights moving in different directions, with one object pulsating.
Witnesses
- Mr. [illegible]Owner and operator of equipment company