Sighting of 15 September 1968, Ocala, Florida

This document contains a collection of records, transcripts, and correspondence regarding a UFO sighting reported on September 15, 1968, by two civilian pilots flying a twin-engine aircraft (N36H) over Florida. The pilots, identified as missionary pilots, reported two distinct phases of the incident. During the first phase, while flying southeast near Ocala, they observed a pale green light performing erratic maneuvers, including loops and sharp turns, which they initially mistook for military jet practice. They reported this to Jacksonville Center, which could not confirm the target on radar. Shortly after, a second object, appearing as a bright white light, appeared directly over Ocala and moved toward their aircraft on a collision course. The pilots took evasive action, and the object made a sharp 90-degree turn before descending toward the ground. The second phase occurred later near Palm Beach, where Miami Center informed the pilots that an unidentified object was following them. The pilots were instructed to perform a 360-degree turn, during which they observed a bright light that descended rapidly. Radar contact was confirmed by Patrick Air Force Base during this phase. Dr. J. Allen Hynek, a consultant to the Air Force, conducted telephone interviews with the pilots and Capt. Heimbach to evaluate the reliability of the reports. The pilots maintained that the objects were not aircraft, citing the impossible speed and maneuverability of the lights. The Air Force investigation concluded the incident remained 'Unidentified.'