Project 10073 Record: UFO Sighting, 18 November 1967, Covington, Indiana

This document collection details the investigation into a UFO sighting reported by a civilian in Covington, Indiana, on 18 November 1967. The witness, a truck driver and former marine, reported seeing multiple round, light-emitting objects in a 'diamond formation' moving from the southeast to the northwest. He captured several Polaroid photographs of the event. The Air Force's Aerial Phenomena Office, led by Lt Col Hector Quintanilla, Jr., conducted an extensive investigation, including photo analysis of the Polaroid prints. The analysis concluded that the images were spots of light, but their exact nature could not be determined. The investigators attempted to replicate the photos using an identical camera and film, concluding that the 'moon' and 'star' photos provided by the witness were likely misidentified or the result of processing aberrations. The document includes extensive correspondence between the witness, the Air Force, the Smithsonian Institution's Optical Meteor Project, and the University of Colorado, which was conducting an independent investigation into UFOs. Congressional interest was noted, with Representative John Myers of Indiana inquiring on behalf of his constituent. Despite the thorough investigation, including checks with NORAD, Bunker Hill AFB, and other military units, no evidence of aircraft, satellites, or other known phenomena was found to explain the sighting. The final assessment by the Air Force remained that there was no indication of an extraterrestrial origin, and the case was ultimately classified as having insufficient data.