Project 10073 Record: UFO Observation, Newport, Oregon, February 1967

This document contains a collection of records regarding a UFO sighting reported by a teacher in Newport, Oregon, on the night of February 8, 1967. The observer, who identified himself as a hobbyist star-watcher, reported seeing a single, light-bluish-white, elliptical object that resembled a star. According to the witness, the object performed high-speed maneuvers, including abrupt 90-degree left turns and a climbing flight path, which he noted were inconsistent with the behavior of satellites or jet aircraft. The witness emphasized the lack of sound and the object's erratic movement. The observation lasted approximately 10 to 15 seconds. The witness attempted to use 7x50 binoculars but arrived too late to see the object clearly. Following the event, the witness contacted the Oregon State Police and subsequently the Air Force. The Air Force's Foreign Technology Division (FTD) reviewed the report and concluded that the information provided was insufficient for a scientific evaluation. The official military assessment noted that the abrupt 90-degree turns eliminated known aircraft as a possibility, but ultimately offered no explanation for the sighting. The file includes the original Project 10073 record, a detailed letter from the witness describing the event, and the official Air Force message traffic documenting the report's transmission to various commands, including the University of Colorado's UFO project.