Project 10073 Record — Akron, Ohio, Mid-October 1966

This document contains a Project Blue Book record regarding a civilian sighting in Akron, Ohio, in mid-October 1966. The observer reported seeing a moon-like object in the southwest sky for approximately five minutes. The object appeared stationary and was described as having a 'black band in the middle,' which caused the observer confusion. The official conclusion reached by the Air Force was that the object was the moon, citing that on October 19 at 0300Z, the moon was at an azimuth of 273 degrees and an elevation of 10 degrees. The file includes a formal letter from Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr., Chief of Project Blue Book, dated November 8, 1966, addressed to the observer. In this letter, Major Quintanilla states that he is unable to reach a valid conclusion based on the initial information provided and requests that the observer complete an FTD Form 164 to provide more specific data, such as exact azimuth, elevation, and flight characteristics, to facilitate a more complete evaluation. The document also contains the blank questionnaire forms and the observer's handwritten notes and sketches regarding the sighting.