UFO Observation Report — Bandon, Oregon, 14 February 1967

This document contains a series of reports and correspondence regarding a UFO sighting in Bandon, Oregon, on the night of February 13, 1967. The primary witness, a 57-year-old female, reported observing a low-flying, conical object that appeared to be approximately 50 feet above the ground and 200 feet away. She described the object as having a translucent upper structure with an 'abnormal manlike feature' inside, and a blue-white light source emanating from the bottom. The object was estimated to be 12-14 feet high and 7-14 feet wide. The witness noted that her German Shepherd dog became nervous and acted strangely during the encounter. The object reportedly hovered near a school gymnasium for 2-3 minutes before drifting away and eventually disappearing over the Pacific Ocean. The witness later reported the incident to the Bandon City Police. The Air Force investigation, conducted by 1st Lt. Kurt Kenya of the 761st Radar Squadron, concluded that the object was a hot air balloon. The Foreign Technology Division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base subsequently informed the witness that the information provided was insufficient for a full scientific evaluation, though the official conclusion recorded on the project record was 'BALLOON (Hot Air)'. The documentation includes the original questionnaire, a narrative account by the witness, and internal Air Force communications regarding the report.