Project 10073 Record: UFO Observations, Lyndhurst, New Jersey

This document collection details a series of UFO observations reported by a civilian named Mr. Taylor in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, between January and July 1967. Mr. Taylor submitted multiple letters and photographs to the 438th Air Base Group at McGuire Air Force Base, describing starlike objects that appeared at night, moved with fluid motion, and were occasionally stationary. He initially believed these objects were extraterrestrial in origin, noting their brilliance and lack of conventional aircraft features. The Air Force conducted an investigation, which included an interview by Major Ross. The Foreign Technology Division subsequently reviewed the reports and photographs. By October 1967, the Air Force concluded that Mr. Taylor was observing and photographing known satellites. The report provides a detailed correlation between the dates and times of Mr. Taylor's sightings and the orbital paths of satellites Echo I, Echo II, and Pageos A. Following this analysis, Mr. Taylor wrote to the Foreign Technology Division acknowledging that he had been mistaken and now believed the objects were satellites. The Air Force determined that the photographs provided were of insufficient quality for formal analysis and returned them to the witness.