Project 10073 Record — Holtsville, Long Island, New York, 26 October 1966

This document contains the Project 10073 record for a UFO sighting reported by a civilian in Holtsville, Long Island, New York, on 26 October 1966. The witness, a 33-year-old housewife, reported observing a basketball-shaped, red and yellow object while driving. She described the object as having a glowing light and making a 'swish' sound. The object reportedly moved westward and eventually disappeared by heading straight upward. The observation lasted approximately eight minutes. The witness initially reported the incident to local police. The Air Force investigation, conducted under Project Blue Book, concluded that the object was likely an aircraft, citing the high density of civil air traffic in the New York City area. An operations officer noted that the report was 'questionable' and anticipated it would attract local media attention. The file includes the original sighting questionnaire, a follow-up letter from Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr. requesting further information, and internal Air Force staff messages regarding the incident.