Project 10073 Record — UFO Observation, 21 Feb 67

This document consists of a Project 10073 record regarding a UFO sighting reported in North Sacramento, California, on the evening of February 20, 1967. The witness, a 38-year-old individual with a private pilot's license, observed two orange objects in the sky for a duration of 5 to 10 minutes. The objects were described as moving from west to east before gradually fading. The witness noted that the objects appeared as 'funny lights' and provided specific angular observations regarding their movement. The report includes a formal letter from Colonel James C. Manatt of the Foreign Technology Division (FTD) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, dated March 15, 1967, addressed to the witness. In this letter, the Air Force states that the information provided was insufficient for a scientific evaluation and requests that the witness complete an attached FTD Form 164. The documentation also includes a staff message (AFIN 25972) detailing the technical aspects of the sighting, including weather conditions, which were reported as clear with no wind. The report confirms that there was no physical evidence, no radar contact, and no optical aids were used during the observation. The Sacramento Sheriff's Office and the McClellan Air Force Base Police Department were also involved in the initial reporting process.