Project Blue Book Sighting Report — Anchorage, Kentucky, March 23, 1967

This document contains a U.S. Air Force sighting report and associated correspondence regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed in Anchorage, Kentucky, on March 23, 1967. The witness, a civilian, reported observing a single object for approximately 30 seconds. The object was described as moving from South to North, flashing a greenish-blue color, and being approximately the size of a beach ball at close range. The witness, who identified herself as a widow with an interest in astronomy and UFO literature, expressed frustration with the Air Force's involvement, fearing that increased military or Air Guard activity in the area would frighten away the phenomena. She also noted that the Director of the University of Louisville Planetarium had observed similar phenomena and was open to a dual observation. The Air Force, through Colonel James C. Manatt of the Foreign Technology Division, responded on April 14, 1967, stating that the initial report provided insufficient data for a scientific evaluation and requested the completion of an FTD Form 164. The witness subsequently completed the form, reiterating her observations and providing additional context about her background and her belief that the objects were not of Russian or human origin. The official conclusion recorded on the project record is 'INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR EVALUATION'.