Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record — Lebanon, Oregon, 13 July 1966
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A July 1966 sighting in Lebanon, Oregon, of a star-like object was investigated by the 26 Air Division. The military concluded the object was the star Capella, with its movement attributed to atmospheric temperature inversion.
This document is a Project 10073 record detailing a UFO sighting reported on July 13, 1966, in Lebanon, Oregon. The report involves two witnesses, one of whom was a military observer, MSgt Thomas J. Arms of the HQ 4625 SPT SQDN at Adair AFS. The witnesses observed a single, round, red, white, and orange object that appeared star-like in intensity. The object was observed for over an hour, during which it appeared to move slowly to the east and exhibit erratic, up-and-down movements. The report explicitly notes that the object was not detected on radar. MSgt Arms, who also observed the object, contacted the Space Detection and Tracking Center and was informed that the satellite Echo I was passing through the area at the time. However, Arms stated he could distinguish the difference between the satellite and the unidentified object. The final intelligence assessment, prepared by Major Arthur F. Shiflett of the 26 Air Division, concludes that the object was likely the star Capella, and that the perceived erratic movement was an optical effect caused by a temperature inversion. Major Shiflett concurred with this assessment.
IN THE OPINION OF SGT ARMS, THE OBJECT OBSERVED WAS PROBABLY A STAR WHOSE APPARENT MOVEMENT WAS CAUSED BY TEMPERATURE INVERSION.
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Official Assessment
In the opinion of Sgt Arms, the object observed was probably a star whose apparent movement was caused by temperature inversion.
The object was identified as likely being the star Capella, with its perceived erratic movement attributed to atmospheric temperature inversion. The observer, MSgt Thomas J. Arms, distinguished this object from the satellite Echo I, which was also passing through the area at the time.
Witnesses
- Roland HoklandLebanon, Oregon (Police Dept.)
- Thomas J. ArmsMSgtHQ 4625 SPT SQDN, Adair AFS, Ore
Key Persons
- Arthur F. ShiflettStaff Intelligence Officer