Project 10073 Record — Sighting Report, 2 April 1967, Shively, Kentucky

This document contains a sighting report and subsequent correspondence regarding a UAP observation made on 2 April 1967 in Shively, Kentucky. The primary witness, a 14-year-old male who identified himself as an amateur astronomer and student at Bishop David High, reported observing a silver, bowl-shaped object with a protrusion on the bottom. The witness, who was using an 80x telescope at the time, described the object as 'very bright silver' and noted it made no sound and left no vapor trails. The observation lasted approximately one minute before the object disappeared behind a cloud. The witness reported the incident to the Air Force, which subsequently sent a letter dated 14 April 1967, signed by Colonel James C. Manatt, stating that the initial information was insufficient for scientific evaluation and requesting the completion of FTD Form 164. The file includes the completed questionnaire, detailed sketches by the witness, and internal Air Force commentary. In an internal note dated 4 June 1967, Lt. Col. Hector Quintanilla evaluated the report, suggesting that the 'possible aircraft' classification was appropriate. He noted that the witness was familiar with UFO literature and may have provided a 'highly preferential interpretation' of an ordinary sighting, exacerbated by the short duration of the observation and the high excitement of the witness. The document also references other sightings in the area, including a November 1967 report of a cigar-shaped object.