Project 10073 Records — Orlando AFB, Florida (April 1966)

This document contains two separate Project 10073 records regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) sightings reported at Orlando Air Force Base in Florida during April 1966. The first incident occurred on April 5, 1966, involving a civilian witness who observed a round, yellowish-orange object that appeared hollow like a doughnut. The object was observed for approximately one hour, drifting left to right and up and down before dropping below the horizon. Military investigators concluded the object was the planet Jupiter. The second incident occurred on April 21, 1966, involving two military personnel from the 1365th Photo Squadron. They observed a round light that shifted between white, blue, and red, pulsating in a manner similar to an aircraft's anti-collision light. This object remained stationary for 45 minutes. Following an investigation by base personnel, including checks with local military and FAA flight agencies, this sighting was also attributed to an astronomical source, specifically the star Sirius. Both reports emphasize that weather conditions were clear and that no unusual radar returns were detected during the periods of observation.