Project 10073 Record: Sighting near Millersview, Texas, 17 April 1966

On 17 April 1966, a civilian observer reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while driving on Farm Road 765 in Texas. The observer, a 23-year-old telephone operator trainee, stated that she noticed a gleaming, egg-shaped object while driving toward Highway 87. She described the object as being roughly the size of a Volkswagen, metallic or silver in color, and featuring a protrusion on the back and top. According to her account, the object moved parallel to her vehicle for approximately four miles at a speed of about 65 miles per hour before crossing the highway behind her. She observed the object for a total of eleven minutes, including time spent watching it in her rearview mirror. The observer noted that the weather had been cloudy with recent rain and hail, but the sun emerged during the sighting. The investigator, Major George A. Sherwood, Jr., conducted a follow-up investigation, which included visiting the scene and interviewing nearby residents. No other witnesses reported seeing the object, and no air traffic or balloon releases were recorded in the area. The investigator noted that the terrain consisted of freshly plowed fields and that an aluminum fence gate was present in the vicinity, which, when combined with heat waves, could produce a mirage effect. Major Sherwood characterized the observer as a stable person who was not seeking publicity, though he noted she appeared visibly shaken by the event. Ultimately, the official conclusion recorded on the project file was 'Other (REFLECTION).'