Project 10073 Record — Sighting Report, Novinger, Missouri, March 1967

This document contains a series of records and correspondence regarding a UFO sighting reported by a civilian in Novinger, Missouri, in March 1967. The observer reported seeing a red and green object for several nights, which appeared to be stationary but also moved back and forth and up and down. The object was described as being about the size of a baseball and was observed for approximately 10 minutes. The observer, who was familiar with aircraft lights, noted that the object eventually faded out. The report was investigated by the 79th Radar Squadron, with MSGT Darrel L. Wakefield serving as the reporting officer. The investigation included checks with the FAA, which reported no aircraft in the area. The final conclusion reached by the Air Force was that the object was the planet Venus, which was setting at the time of the sighting. The documentation includes the original Project 10073 record, a letter from Colonel James C. Manatt requesting further information, and the completed U.S. Air Force Technical Information questionnaire provided by the witness.