Project 10073 Record — Shreveport, Louisiana, 1 April 1966

This document is a Project Blue Book record concerning an unidentified aerial phenomenon reported in Shreveport, Louisiana, on 1 April 1966. The primary witness, a 16-year-old student, reported observing a large, beige, derby-hat-shaped object with red and orange flashing lights. The object reportedly hovered over her home and emitted a sound described as a 'whoop, whoop' similar to a police siren. The witness and her companions observed the object for approximately 10 minutes before it disappeared while moving rapidly to the east with sharp turns. Major Donald R. Ryan, the investigating officer, conducted a follow-up investigation, which included checking with the Shreveport Police Department and the local ambulance service; both confirmed they had no vehicles in the area at the time. A USAF pilot, Captain Krebs, who was flying in the area at the time, reported no unusual sightings. The investigating officer noted that the witnesses were visibly upset by the experience and that he had no explanation for the event. The final conclusion of the report, signed by Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr., was that there was insufficient data for evaluation.