Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project IV-13 Record: Unidentified Flying Object, Landers, California, 14 June 1967
AI-Generated Summary
A civilian photographer captured an image of a donut-shaped object near Landers, California, despite not seeing it at the time. Air Force photo analysts concluded the image was likely a film processing defect.
This document is a Photo Analysis Report (No. 67-64) dated August 30, 1967, concerning an unidentified flying object reported near Landers, California, on June 14, 1967. The report was prepared by the Foreign Technology Division (FTD) of the Air Force Systems Command (AFSC) in response to a request (Work Order 67-113) from Major Hector Quintinilla, Jr. of Project Blue Book. The civilian observer, who was attempting to photograph the 'Integratron' or 'Time Machine' building near Giant Rock, reported that he did not see any object in the sky at the time he took the photograph. Upon developing the film, he discovered a donut-shaped object in the sky above the building's dome. The observer initially suspected a film processing error, such as a bubble in the developer, but noted that the object appeared fuzzy and was located in an area known for UFO sightings. The FTD analysis concluded that the object could not be definitively identified but suggested it was likely a film processing defect or a light reflection. The report notes that an analysis of the original negative might provide further clarity.
The observer at no time saw the object. The image was on the roll of film when he developed it.
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Official Assessment
The object cannot be definitely identified. There is the possibility that it could be a film processing defect, such as a bubble in the developer, or a light reflection.
The observer did not see the object at the time of the photograph. Photo experts suggest the image is likely a processing defect.
Key Persons
- Hector Quintinilla, Jr.Major, USAF, Director, Project Blue Book
- Wilber Price, Jr.Chief, Photo Exploitation Division