UFO Observation Report — 5 July 1967, Las Vegas, Nevada

This document contains a series of military communications and a sighting report regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed on 5 July 1967 near Camp Bonanza, Mt. Charleston, Nevada. The witness, identified as a schoolboy, reported seeing a flat, disk-shaped object approximately ten feet in size, described as white and speckled silver with three lights. The object reportedly traveled in a straight path, moved over a mountain, and then returned before disappearing over the horizon. The observation lasted approximately 30 seconds. The report was processed by the U.S. Air Force under Project 10073 and followed standard reporting procedures (AFR 80-17). The Foreign Technology Division (FTD) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base initially requested further information from the witness via FTD Form 164, noting that the initial report was insufficient for scientific evaluation. A subsequent interview conducted by 2nd Lt. Peter B. Thatcher at Nellis AFB documented the witness's account. The reporting officer noted that the witness appeared confused and expressed skepticism regarding the extraterrestrial nature of the object. The file includes internal Air Force staff messages, a formal letter to the witness, and the completed project record forms.