Project 10073 Record: UFO Observation, Memphis, Tennessee, 3 Nov 66

This document consists of a Project 10073 record and associated correspondence regarding a UFO sighting reported by a civilian in Memphis, Tennessee, on November 3, 1966. The witness, a woman residing in the 38117 area of Memphis, submitted a detailed account of her experience. She described observing a disc-shaped object with a dark brown, rustic color, featuring a blue light and a flashing red light. The witness reported that the object emitted a 'tremendous roar' and a 'motor-like' noise. According to her account, the object was initially seen flying east, and later returned, moving in a direct westerly direction. The witness noted that she was with her mother-in-law at the time of the sighting, which occurred between 10:00 PM and 10:15 PM. She was prompted to report the incident after reading an article in the Memphis Press-Scimitar regarding 'space ships' and a 'UFO Center.' The Air Force, specifically the Foreign Technology Division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, reviewed the report and concluded on February 16, 1967, that the information provided was insufficient for a scientific evaluation. Colonel James C. Manatt, Director of Technology and Subsystems, sent a formal response to the witness, requesting that she complete an FTD Form 164 to provide more detailed information for further analysis.