Project 10073 Record: UFO Sighting - 14 February 1967

This document details a UFO sighting reported by a civilian in Davidsonville, Maryland, on the night of February 13, 1967. The observer, an optical design professional employed by Fairchild Hiller Corporation, claimed to have observed an elliptical, pale white/yellow object with red markings and pylons hovering at an altitude of 2,000 feet for approximately 18 to 20 minutes. The observer initially reported taking a photograph of the object using a Polaroid camera attached to a telescope. However, a follow-up in-person interview conducted by 1st Lt. Willard D. Nielsen on February 15, 1967, uncovered significant inconsistencies in the initial report. The observer admitted that the photograph was not taken through the telescope and that he had failed to use a 35mm camera attached to a 250-power telescope, despite having the object in view for nearly 20 minutes. The observer also refused to allow the investigating officer to examine the negative. The investigator noted that the observer was defensive throughout the interview and had a history of seeking attention for previous sightings. Due to the lack of corroborating evidence and the inconsistencies in the observer's account, the Air Force concluded that there was insufficient data for evaluation. The investigator explicitly stated that he could not determine if an object was actually observed and recommended that no further investigation be conducted, characterizing it as a waste of time.