UFO Observation Report — Los Angeles, California, 29 November 1966

This document consists of a Project Blue Book record and associated correspondence regarding a UFO sighting reported by a civilian residing at the Chelsea Hotel in Los Angeles, California. On November 29, 1966, at approximately 9:00 PM PST, the witness observed two moving lights over Los Angeles. The witness described the objects as being the color and size of a lighted match seen from 100 feet away, noting they were quite bright but distinct from the color of first-magnitude stars. The objects reportedly formed a triangle with the double star in the handle of the Big Dipper and remained stationary for approximately 20 minutes. The witness claimed to have called the hotel manager to observe the lights. According to the witness, one light went out, and two minutes later, the second light flicked out. The witness further reported that a jet plane appeared to investigate, at which point the objects maneuvered, with one making a wide circle before heading north. The witness asserted that the objects were not satellites, jets, or stars, and noted that the sky was clear with no smog or clouds. The witness also mentioned having seen 19 sightings of UFOs since 1945. The official Air Force response, dated January 30, 1967, and signed by Colonel James C. Manatt of the Foreign Technology Division, informed the witness that the information provided was insufficient for a scientific evaluation and requested that the witness complete an FTD Form 164 for further analysis.