Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record — Bellbrook, Ohio, 25 October 1966
AI-Generated Summary
A 16-year-old witness in Bellbrook, Ohio, reported a 10-minute sighting of a star-like object performing circular maneuvers on 25 October 1966. The U.S. Air Force investigation concluded with 'insufficient data' after follow-up forms were not returned.
This document contains records related to a UFO sighting reported in Bellbrook, Ohio, on 25 October 1966. A 16-year-old civilian witness reported observing a single object for approximately 10 minutes. The witness described the object as a bright, star-like light that displayed red, blue, green, and white colors. According to the witness, the object appeared to be surveying the ground, moving toward the southwest, stopping, and performing a circular maneuver. The witness explicitly stated that the object made no sound. The report includes multiple iterations of U.S. Air Force technical information questionnaires completed by the witness, as well as internal project records. One record notes that the observer was initially looking for a satellite when they encountered the object. Sgt. Jones, the investigating officer, noted that while forms were sent to the witness to gather more information, they were never returned to the office. The official conclusion for the incident is listed as 'Possible (AIRCRAFT)' on one record and 'Insufficient data' on another. The witness expressed a belief that the object was operated by some form of intelligence due to its controlled, circular path.
The object seemed to be surveying the residential area below; in the path it was moving it had to be operated by some form of intelligence.
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Official Assessment
Possible (AIRCRAFT) / Insufficient data
The observer reported a light moving in a star-like fashion, changing colors, and performing circular maneuvers. The official record notes the possibility of an aircraft but also lists the case as having insufficient data.
Witnesses
- [illegible]Civilian
Key Persons
- Sgt JonesInvestigating officer