UFO Observation Report — Columbus, Indiana, 30 November 1966

This document contains a U.S. Air Force sighting report regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed on November 30, 1966, near Taylorsville, Indiana. The observer, a 26-year-old tool and die maker, reported seeing a metallic, egg-shaped object approximately 25 feet long. The object was described as having a recessed window with a pale white light, three flashing red lights, and two green glowing lights. The witness reported that the object emitted a deep humming sound similar to a power transformer and moved at approximately 50 mph at an altitude of 30 to 100 yards. The sighting lasted for four to five minutes. The witness, who was driving at the time, stopped his vehicle to observe the object. Following the incident, the witness expressed significant paranoia, reporting that he believed his telephone was being tapped and that he was being followed by suspicious individuals, including men in expensive suits and a 1965 Chrysler sedan. He also claimed to have witnessed a similar object on December 4, 1967, near Indianapolis, which he described as having a dull red insignia featuring a five-point star. The Air Force concluded that the initial report was insufficient for evaluation and requested further documentation from the witness. The file includes the official correspondence from Colonel Louis DeGoes, the completed U.S. Air Force Technical Information questionnaire, and the witness's personal narrative detailing his experiences and subsequent concerns regarding government surveillance.