Project Blue Book Sighting Report — Jackson, Ohio, 6 May 1966

This document contains a Project Blue Book sighting report and associated correspondence regarding an incident in Jackson, Ohio, on 6 May 1966. The witness, a 25-year-old female student, reported observing a silvery-white object in the sky for approximately six minutes. She described the object as cone-shaped with a hump on the small end, while a second object appeared as a dome. The witness provided detailed, hand-drawn sketches and extensive written narratives describing the object's movements, which included hovering, jerking motions, and rapid changes in direction. She also noted that the object appeared to be illuminated by moonlight. The witness expressed a strong interest in astronomy and meteor showers, noting that she frequently observed the sky. The Air Force, represented by Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr., initially requested further information via FTD Form 164, as the initial report was deemed insufficient for evaluation. Following the submission of additional details and drawings, the official conclusion reached by Project Blue Book was that the object was a balloon, citing that all characteristics of a balloon were present and that the bright moonlight likely contributed to the object's visibility. The file includes the original questionnaire, multiple letters from the witness, and several hand-drawn diagrams illustrating the object's shape and flight path.