Project 10073 Records and Incoming Air Force Staff Messages — Brooklyn, New York, April 1966

This document collection contains a series of Project 10073 records and Air Force staff messages detailing multiple UFO sightings reported by a single civilian in Brooklyn, New York, between April 2 and April 16, 1966. The observer, who was unemployed at the time, reported four distinct sightings within a one-week period. The descriptions provided by the witness were inconsistent, ranging from a star-like object to a cigar-shaped craft with a round hole in the center, and a large blob of moving light. The witness claimed the objects followed him, radiated heat, and in one instance, shot something at him that struck his arm and caused pain, which he alleged resulted in him losing a job opportunity. Air Force investigators from the 52nd Fighter Wing (ADC) evaluated these reports. Their conclusions were skeptical, noting that the observer's claims were likely influenced by recent UFO publicity. One specific report from April 5, 1966, was officially attributed to the star Antares, which was visible at the time. Other reports were categorized as psychological in nature. The documents reflect the standard Air Force procedure for handling UFO reports under AFR 200-2, involving coordination between local units, the 21st Air Division, and the Foreign Technology Division.