UFO Observation Report — Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania, April 1968

This document contains the official Air Force investigation into unidentified flying object reports from Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania, occurring on 6 and 13 April 1968. The witness reported observing an object with rotating orange lights that emitted a whirring, muffled siren-type sound. The sightings lasted approximately 60 to 90 seconds. Upon receiving these reports, the Aerial Phenomena Office (Project Blue Book) contacted the Reynoldsville Police Department and the Mayor to inquire about any unusual aerial activity in the area. The investigation concluded that the phenomenon was not an unidentified object, but rather a helicopter used by a candidate for the State Senate for campaign purposes. The helicopter was equipped with colored lights and a siren, which matched the description provided by the witness. The Mayor and the Chief of Police confirmed this explanation, noting that the candidate had been campaigning in the area on the dates in question. The file includes completed Sighting of Unidentified Phenomena Questionnaires (AF Form 117) from the witness, as well as correspondence between the Air Force and local officials.