Project 10073 Record — Winona, Mississippi, April 1968

This document contains a Project Blue Book sighting report from Winona, Mississippi, dated April 1968. The witness, a civilian, reported observing numerous unidentified objects over several nights, specifically April 16-19, 1968. The witness described the objects as disc-shaped or oblong, metallic in appearance, and exhibiting blinking lights in red, white, and bluish-green. The witness claimed the objects moved in jerky, swinging, or pendulum-like motions. The witness also reported that their young daughter developed a severe, painful rash or 'whelps' on her body during the period of the sightings, which required medical attention. Additionally, the witness noted that their dogs exhibited unusual behavior, such as barking and whimpering, during the events. The witness attempted to signal the objects with a flashlight, claiming the objects responded by blinking their lights in acknowledgment. The Air Force, under Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr., evaluated the report and concluded that the objects were likely stars and planets, labeling the report as 'unreliable.' The witness identified themselves as a former NICAP member and a UFO fan, noting they had previously worked at Brookley AFB and Hayes Aircraft, and were familiar with aircraft, asserting that what they saw were not conventional aircraft.