Project 10073 Record: UFO Observation, 9 June 1968, Milton-Freewater, Oregon

This document details a UFO sighting report from 9 June 1968 in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. The report, processed under Project Blue Book, describes a single, large, round, bright orange fluorescent object observed at approximately 0400 hours. The object was estimated to be as large as a house and was seen at tree-top level, moving from east to west for a duration of 15 to 20 minutes. The sighting was initially reported by witnesses to the Milton-Freewater Sheriff's Office and subsequently to the Walla-Walla Sheriff's Office. Air Force personnel, including SSgt Woodrow J. Delp, documented the event and coordinated with local law enforcement to gather information. The investigation included inquiries to the Walla-Walla Sheriff's Office, where witnesses were asked to complete an AF Form 117. The final evaluation by the Aerial Phenomena Office concluded that the object was likely a crop-dusting aircraft, specifically noting that the light appeared to be a landing light on an aircraft performing agricultural duties in the area. The document includes correspondence between the Air Force and the local sheriff's office, as well as the official report forms used to capture the details of the observation.