Declassified UFO / UAP Document
UFO Observation Report — Brooklyn, New York, July 1967
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A 13-year-old witness reported a series of aerial sightings in Brooklyn in July 1967. The Air Force initially failed to investigate due to an administrative error and ultimately classified the case as having insufficient data, suggesting potential ground-based origins.
This document collection contains correspondence and reporting regarding a UFO sighting in Brooklyn, New York, in July 1967. A 13-year-old witness reported observing a silvery object with white revolving lights and a red light on top on July 6 and 7, 1967. The witness described the objects as appearing suddenly, being silent, and not interfering with radio reception. The witness also noted previous sightings in December 1966. The Air Force initially failed to investigate the report due to an administrative error, which was later acknowledged by Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr. in January 1968. The Air Force requested the witness complete an AF Form 117 to facilitate further investigation. The official conclusion recorded by the Foreign Technology Division was 'Insufficient Data for Evaluation,' with later internal notes suggesting the phenomenon might have been 'Ground Lights' or related to electrical disturbances like transformers. The file includes the witness's original letter, sketches of the objects, and multiple follow-up letters from Air Force personnel.
Though I do not hesitate to say that they were definatly not solid, matirial objects, I would say that the shape, size, weather conditions and its non-interferance distinguish it from the usual.
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Official Assessment
Insufficient data for evaluation; Other (GROUND LIGHTS)
The observer reported sightings on July 6 and 7, 1967, which were initially not investigated due to administrative error. The Air Force concluded the data provided was insufficient for scientific evaluation, with later notes suggesting the phenomenon may have been ground lights or electrical disturbances.
Witnesses
Key Persons
- James C. ManattDirector of Technology and Subsystems
- Hector Quintanilla, Jr.Chief, Aerial Phenomena Office
- Barnett B. YoungChief, Civil Branch, Community Relations Division