UFO Observation, 28 July 1968 — Alta Vista, Virginia

This document details a UFO sighting report from 28 July 1968, involving a 24-year-old civilian witness near Alta Vista, Virginia. The witness reported observing two white-yellow, quarter-moon-shaped objects in the western sky for approximately two and a half minutes. According to the witness, the objects appeared to be stationary, though one moved counterclockwise, and they faded in and out of visibility. The report was investigated by 2LT Richard H. Relper of the 649th Radar Squadron. Official inquiries were made to the Lynchburg Control Tower and the Roanoke Municipal Airport; both reported no unusual radar contacts, though the Roanoke facility noted receiving multiple calls regarding the moon. The investigation concluded that the phenomenon was the moon being obscured by moving clouds, which created the illusion of fading, brightening, and multiple objects. Dr. J. Allen Hynek concurred with this assessment. The report includes the original questionnaire completed by the witness, internal Air Force message traffic, and correspondence from the Foreign Technology Division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base requesting further information from the witness.