Project 10073 Record — UFO Observation, 13 Dec 1967

This document contains a collection of records regarding a UFO sighting reported by a civilian in Duluth, Minnesota, on December 13, 1967. The primary witness, a 63-year-old housewife, initially observed a bright, circular object while driving. She described the object as being one-third the size of a full moon, white in color, and stationary. She later reported that on the following evening, December 14, she and her husband observed four additional objects in the sky, which they described as moving and exhibiting small red lights. The witness, who identified herself as a college graduate with an interest in astronomy, attempted to locate the objects on a star map but was unsuccessful. The Air Force, specifically the Foreign Technology Division, investigated the report and concluded that the sightings were likely astronomical, categorizing them as 'Probable Astro (STAR/PLANET).' The file includes correspondence between the witness and the Air Force, including a letter from Colonel James C. Manatt requesting further information via an AF Form 117, as the initial report was deemed insufficient for a scientific investigation. The documentation also includes the completed questionnaire, where the witness provides detailed sketches and descriptions of her observations, noting that she had been interested in UFOs since the 1950s and had previously received materials from military contacts. The case was filed under Project 10073, and the Air Force noted that similar sightings in the area at the time were identified by the Intelligence Division as meteors.