Project 10073 Record — Westport, Conn. — 12 Jan 68

This document is a Project 10073 record detailing a civilian sighting of an unidentified aerial phenomenon in Westport, Connecticut, on January 12, 1968. The observer, who noted having previously researched the subject and received information from the government, reported seeing a single object with blinking red and white lights for a duration of four minutes and twenty seconds. The observer described the movement as a circular pattern, stating it appeared 'as if an airplane going around in circular pattern.' No noise was heard during the observation. The weather was reported as dry and cold with scattered clouds. The observer estimated the speed of the object at 100 MPH and its distance at approximately one-half mile. The observer also noted that the Westport police were contacted regarding the sighting. The official conclusion recorded on the form is 'Possible (AIRCRAFT),' noting that while no specific course was provided, the description was considered consistent with that of an aircraft. The document includes a completed U.S. Air Force technical information questionnaire, sketches of the object's motion and appearance, and a personal letter from the observer requesting information on current UFO reports.