UFO Observation, 1 April 1968 — Frankfort, Kentucky

This document details a UFO sighting reported by a resident of Frankfort, Kentucky, occurring on the night of April 1, 1968. The witness, a professional artist, reported being awakened at approximately 10:45 PM by a loud noise resembling the hum of power lines on a cold day. Upon looking outside, the witness and their spouse observed a dull, yellowish light with a halo, which they described as football-shaped, moving from east to west. The object remained in sight for approximately five minutes before disappearing. The witness noted that their dogs were barking and appeared frightened during the event. Furthermore, the witness claimed that both they and their six-year-old son developed rashes the following day, which they attributed to the sighting. The Air Force's Aerial Phenomena Office, led by Lt. Col. Hector Quintanilla, Jr., investigated the report. They contacted the Frankfort Police Department, who stated they had no record of any such complaint. The Air Force ultimately concluded that there was insufficient data to reach a definitive explanation, though they suggested the possibility that the object was an electrical aerial advertising plane operating in the area. The file includes correspondence between the Air Force and the local police, as well as the completed questionnaire and sketches provided by the witness.