Project 10073 Record — South Jamesport, New York, 5 May 1966

This document details a Project Blue Book investigation into a civilian sighting of an unidentified aerial phenomenon in South Jamesport, New York, on 5 May 1966. The witness, a builder described as sincere and well-educated, observed a single object for approximately 20 minutes. The object was described as appearing like a slow-moving star or satellite, which changed colors from bright red to blue and green, eventually fading to white before disappearing. The witness reported that the object appeared to enlarge and then shrink, flying at a 25-degree angle in a northerly direction. The witness also noted that the object appeared to have a smaller light forward of the main mass. The observation occurred under overcast, windy conditions, and the witness used binoculars to aid their viewing. Although the witness claimed at least six neighbors also saw the object, the Air Force's attempt to gather more detailed information via an FTD Form 164 was unsuccessful, as the form was never returned. Consequently, the official conclusion reached by Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr. was that there was insufficient data for a formal evaluation. The report also notes that an officer from a local base believed they saw the light, describing it as appearing to be a light plane with a white starboard or port landing light, though no sound was heard due to the wind.