Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record — Orogrande, New Mexico, 12 February 1967
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AI-Generated Summary
A civilian electronic technician reported a red and white blinking light performing vertical maneuvers near Orogrande, New Mexico, on February 12, 1967. The Air Force concluded the sighting was likely an aircraft, though they requested further documentation from the witness.
On February 12, 1967, at approximately 0114Z, a civilian witness—identified as an electronic technician at White Sands Missile Range—observed an unidentified aerial phenomenon while located on US Highway 54, 18 to 20 miles north of Orogrande, New Mexico. The witness reported seeing a red and white blinking light that varied in intensity from very dim to very bright. The object reportedly moved slowly, stopped, and then ascended vertically at a high rate of speed before disappearing. The observation lasted for 15 minutes. The Air Force investigated the incident under Project 10073. Official analysis noted that several aircraft were in the area at the time of the sighting and concluded that the description was consistent with an aircraft observation. A follow-up communication from the Foreign Technology Division, dated February 27, 1967, and signed by Colonel James C. Manatt, informed the witness that the initial report was insufficient for a full scientific evaluation and requested that the witness complete an FTD Form 164 for further analysis.
The light moved slowly then stopped. It then moved vertically at a high rate of speed, and disappeared.
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Official Assessment
Aircraft (possible)
The observer reported a red and white blinking light that varied in intensity and moved vertically at high speed. The Air Force concluded the description was consistent with an aircraft observation, noting that several aircraft were in the area at the time.