Project 10073 Record — Silver Spring, Maryland, 18 September 1968

This document is a Project 10073 record concerning a UFO sighting reported by a civilian in Silver Spring, Maryland, on September 18, 1968. The observer, who noted a history of interest in UFO reports and previous sightings, described seeing a single object moving from ENE to WSW. The observation lasted only a few seconds. The witness described the object as having two lights close together, appearing dark in color, and roughly the size of a grapefruit. The witness reported hearing a sound described as 'like a saw' and noted sparks coming from the rear end of the object. The witness was in bed at the time, observing the object through a window. The official conclusion recorded on the form is 'Other (UNRELIABLE REPORT)', noting the observer's prior history with UFO sightings. The document includes a completed 'Sighting of Unidentified Phenomena Questionnaire' (AF Form 117), where the witness provides additional context, including a comparison of the object's sound to a bobsled on an icy path and a mention of previous sightings in France in 1964. The witness also requested an acknowledgment of the report.