Project 10073 Record — Sighting in Freeville, New York, 21 August 1968

This document contains the records for a UFO sighting reported by a civilian in Freeville, New York, on 21 August 1968. The witness, a 15-year-old student, reported observing an object while outside a 'South Cottage' smoking. The witness described the object as dark, rust-colored, solid, and flat, with sharp edges, comparing it to a 'round fish burger without a bun.' The witness claimed to have taken photographs of the object, which eventually faded into the clouds. The Air Force, specifically the Foreign Technology Division (FTD) and the Office of Information, engaged in correspondence with the witness to obtain further details and the original negatives for analysis. The witness provided technical details about their camera (a Yashica Model D) and settings, but the Air Force ultimately returned the photographic print to the witness, stating that a proper analysis could not be performed without the original negative. The official record notes significant inconsistencies in the witness's account, including conflicting reports on the number of objects, the flight path, and the direction of travel. The final conclusion categorized the sighting as 'Conflicting Data' and 'Other (FRISBES),' noting that the images provided appeared very similar to frisbees.