Project 10073 Record — Lackland AFB, Texas, October 1968

This document consists of a Project 10073 record and associated correspondence regarding a UFO sighting reported by a civilian in October 1968 near Lackland AFB, Texas. The witness, who identified this as their fourth report, described observing a 'mother disc' and several smaller 'baby discs.' According to the witness's account, the objects initially appeared in a fixed pattern before disappearing. Later, the witness observed the larger discs emerging from opposite sides of the mother disc, followed by the appearance of seven smaller discs. The witness described the objects as 'deep soft black' in color and noted that they did not change color or reflect sunlight. The witness speculated that the objects might represent a form of photography unknown at the time, suggesting that a 'barrier thrust' might have allowed the discs to maintain speed relative to a jet. The witness provided drawings to illustrate the positions of the discs during the observation. The University of Colorado's project office, which had been conducting a scientific study of UFOs, informed the witness that their office was closed and directed them to send the report to Lt. Col. Hector Quintanilla, Jr. at the Foreign Technology Division (FTD) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The official conclusion recorded on the Project 10073 form is 'Other; (UNRELIABLE REPORT).'