Project 10073 Record — Salem, Ohio, 20 January 1967

This document contains a record of a UFO sighting reported by a civilian in Salem, Ohio, on the night of January 20, 1967. The witness, writing to the Air Force, described observing three distinct objects. The first was a large, red-orangish object that appeared round or slightly egg-shaped, moving at a high rate of speed in a horizontal path at an estimated altitude of 5,000 to 10,000 feet. The witness noted that the object made no sound and disappeared within 45 to 60 seconds. The witness subsequently observed what they identified as a man-made satellite, which they compared to the first object, noting the first object appeared to be standing still in comparison. Finally, the witness reported a third object, which they described as having a light white light and a bright red light, traveling at an estimated speed of 300 to 400 M.P.H. at an altitude of 1,000 to 5,000 feet. The witness expressed a desire to know how to report such sightings to the military more effectively in the future. The Air Force responded on February 9, 1967, via Colonel James C. Manatt of the Foreign Technology Division, informing the witness that the provided information was insufficient for a scientific evaluation and requesting the completion of FTD Form 164.