Project 10073 Record: UFO Observation, Portland, Oregon, June 1967

This document contains a collection of records related to a UFO sighting reported by a 14-year-old civilian in Portland, Oregon, in June 1967. The primary record, designated under Project 10073, documents a sighting that occurred on June 14 and June 23, 1967. The witness, who identified as a 12-year-old boy in a handwritten letter and later as a 14-year-old female in the formal questionnaire, described observing an oblong, disc-shaped object that flashed red, white, and blue lights. The object reportedly left an exhaust trail, hovered at an estimated altitude of 12 miles, and moved at a fast pace across the sky. The witness claimed to have observed the object through binoculars and a telescope, noting that smaller objects appeared to be loading onto a larger 'mother ship.' The Air Force's Foreign Technology Division (FTD) repeatedly sent correspondence to the witness, stating that the information provided was insufficient for a scientific evaluation and requesting the completion of FTD Form 164. Internal notes from the project office indicate confusion regarding the dates, as the witness provided details for both June 14 and June 23, while the initial Air Force inquiry only referenced the June 23 date. The final conclusion recorded by the project office was 'INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR EVALUATION,' with a note acknowledging that 'definitely appears various objects have been reported.' The file includes the original correspondence, the completed questionnaire, and sketches provided by the witness depicting the object's shape and flight path.