UFO Observation Report — Lubbock, Texas, October 1967

This document contains a series of reports and correspondence regarding a UFO sighting that occurred on October 12, 1967, near Lubbock, Texas. The primary report, dated October 16, 1967, was submitted by Captain Gene L. Sundbeen of the 3500th Pilot Training Wing to the Foreign Technology Division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The witness, whose name is redacted, reported observing a round, black object, approximately the size of a small room, with a flat bottom, antennas on top, and glowing lights. The witness described the object as having lights shining from the bottom like searchlights and noted that it appeared white at one time and red at another. The object was observed for approximately 15 to 20 minutes, moving from north to south. The investigation concluded that the object was an airplane landing at the Lubbock Municipal Airport, as its flight path coincided with the airport's traffic pattern and landing procedures. Subsequent correspondence from Colonel James C. Manatt of the Foreign Technology Division to the witness indicates that the initial information provided was insufficient for a scientific investigation, requesting the completion of additional forms (FTD Form 164 and AF Form 117) to further document the event.