Project 10073 Records — Kettering, Ohio, June 1966

This document contains two Project 10073 records detailing UFO sightings in Kettering, Ohio, in June 1966. The first incident occurred on 19 June 1966 at 20/0155Z. The civilian observer reported a single object, visible for 10 minutes, which appeared as bright as an evening star and was white to pink in color. The object was approximately the size of Venus. An Air Force plane was also observed during the sighting. The official conclusion for this event was that the Echo II satellite was passing over the area at the time. The second incident occurred on 21 June 1966 at 22/0210Z, involving three witnesses. The observers reported a single object that moved quickly, slowed down as it approached the moon, and then accelerated before disappearing. The object was described as round with a white trail, and its color shifted between red and white. The observer estimated the distance to be approximately 10 miles. The official conclusion for this second event was 'Possible (AIRCRAFT)'. The document includes the standard U.S. Air Force technical information questionnaires completed by the witnesses, providing details on their observations, weather conditions, and the appearance of the objects. The records were processed by the Foreign Technology Division (FTD), with Capt. W. Smith serving as the duty officer.