Project 10073 Record — UFO Sighting, Lakeside, Montana, 15 July 1966

This document contains a series of reports and correspondence regarding a UFO sighting that occurred on July 15, 1966, near the Kalispell Air Force Station in Lakeside, Montana. The primary witnesses were a civilian housewife and SSgt George I. Hogerson of the 716th Radar Squadron. The witnesses reported observing two distinct, circular white lights that appeared to be the size of a dime held at arm's length. The objects were observed for approximately two minutes, during which they performed a 'criss-crossing' flight pattern, moving generally East-to-West and West-to-East, disappearing into clouds and reappearing while reversing directions. The witnesses noted that the objects were silent and resembled shooting stars. The weather at the time was cloudy with 9/10 coverage and threatening rain. The official conclusion reached by the investigating authorities was that the objects were 'very likely' searchlights. The documentation includes the original sighting report, follow-up correspondence from the Air Force requesting additional information via FTD Form 164, and the completed questionnaires from the witnesses. The military command, specifically Major Arthur R. Sakaye of the 716th Radar Squadron, offered no formal comments or conclusions on the matter. No radar contact was made, and no physical evidence was recovered.