Project 10073 Record — UFO Observation, 7 August 1967

This document details the investigation of a UFO sighting reported in West New York, New Jersey, on August 7, 1967. The initial report involved a civilian who claimed to have observed and photographed a green object for approximately one minute at an estimated altitude of 150 yards. The Aerial Phenomena Office (Project Blue Book) initiated an investigation, requesting original photographs from the observer to perform a scientific analysis. The observer, however, only provided copies, which the Air Force determined were inadequate for precise measurement due to processing defects and inaccurate borders. Following a formal inquiry by the West New York Police Department, it was determined that the incident was a hoax. The observer's mother confirmed that her 13-year-old son had hung an object on a piece of string in their backyard, photographed it, and submitted the images to a science fiction magazine to see how far the deception would go. The mother expressed regret for the incident, and the police department formally notified the Air Force that the matter was a hoax. The Air Force subsequently closed the case file, confirming the evaluation based on the police report.