Project 10073 Record: UFO Observation, Spooner, Wisconsin, 6 June 1966

On June 6, 1966, at approximately 9:25 PM, a civilian witness observed two unidentified aerial objects over Potato Lake, 12 miles east of Spooner, Wisconsin. The witness, who was fishing at the time, described the objects as disc-shaped, revolving, and featuring a superstructure with square windows. The objects were reported to be bright orange, with a checkered or 'turtle shell' surface pattern and a row of 'sparkle-like' lights on their lower bodies. The witness noted that the objects moved in a uniform line, one behind and slightly above the other, in a northeasterly direction. The observation lasted approximately 25 seconds. The witness reported that the sighting was preceded by unusual water behavior in the lake, described as similar to the gentle rocking of a fishbowl, and emphasized that there was no sound associated with the objects. Following the primary sighting, the witness observed a very bright 'satellite' crossing the horizon from the northwest to the southeast, which took approximately 30 minutes to traverse the sky. The witness expressed significant concern about the potential for ridicule, noting that they had hesitated to report the incident to local authorities. The Air Force conducted an investigation, which included inquiries to the Federal Aviation Agency in Duluth and the Osceola Air Force Station. Both agencies confirmed that there was no radar contact with any unidentified objects in the area on the date in question. The official conclusion recorded in the Project 10073 file for this incident is 'UNIDENTIFIED'. The documentation includes a detailed questionnaire completed by the witness on June 27, 1966, along with correspondence between Colonel Eric T. de Jonckheere of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the FAA regarding the lack of radar data.