Project 10073 Record — Sighting in Pleasant Valley, Ohio, 6 March 1968

This document contains a record of a UFO sighting reported on 6 March 1968 in Pleasant Valley, Ohio. The witness, a civilian, reported observing a single object for approximately four to five minutes. The object was described as a brilliant white light that appeared pink at its extremes, moving from west to east. The witness noted that they could not hear any sound, likely because the object was too far away. The witness also indicated that the object appeared to be moving slower than a plane. The Air Force, specifically the Foreign Technology Division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, evaluated the report. In their conclusion, they categorized the sighting as a 'Probable (AIRCRAFT),' suggesting that the light was likely an aircraft landing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, as there are numerous aircraft in the Dayton area that utilize landing lights. The file includes a letter from Colonel James C. Manatt, dated 13 March 1968, informing the witness that the initial information provided was insufficient for a scientific investigation and requesting that they complete an attached AF Form 117. A note on the project record indicates that the observer failed to return the requested form by 17 April 1968.