Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record — Rockaway, New Jersey, 21 October 1966
AI-Generated Summary
A civilian witness in Rockaway, New Jersey, reported three unidentified objects on October 21, 1966. The Air Force concluded the objects were likely an aircraft and the star Arcturus.
This document contains a Project 10073 record regarding a sighting in Rockaway, New Jersey, on October 21, 1966. A civilian witness reported observing three distinct objects in the sky. The witness, who provided a detailed written account, described the objects as having erratic movements, including hovering and rotation, and noted that they displayed red, green, and blinking white lights. The witness used binoculars to observe the objects, noting that they appeared larger than low-flying aircraft and moved differently than commercial planes. The witness explicitly stated that they had no prior interest in UFOs but felt compelled to report the incident after seeing the objects. The official conclusion provided by the investigating agency, Project Blue Book, categorized the objects as a possible aircraft and the star Arcturus. The report includes the original sighting form and the witness's personal correspondence to the Air Force Information Office.
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Official Assessment
1. Aircraft (possible) 2. Astro (Arcturus)
The objects were identified as a possible aircraft and the star Arcturus.
Witnesses
- [illegible]Civilian
Key Persons
- Air Force RecruiterRecipient of initial report