Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record — Riverdale, New York, October 1968
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A civilian reported a 90-minute UFO sighting near the George Washington Bridge in October 1968. The Air Force concluded the report contained insufficient data for a scientific investigation.
This document contains a Sighting of Unidentified Phenomena Questionnaire and related correspondence regarding an incident in Riverdale, New York, in October 1968. A civilian witness reported observing a single object for approximately 90 minutes near the George Washington Bridge. The witness described the object as appearing solid, initially white, and later shifting to orangish and pink tones. The object reportedly moved slowly back and forth, stood still, and at one point passed behind a cloud. The witness noted that the object did not resemble planes or the sun. The Air Force, specifically the Aerial Phenomena Office under Lt. Colonel Hector Quintanilla, Jr., reviewed the report and concluded that the data provided was insufficient for a scientific investigation. The file includes the completed questionnaire, a letter from the Air Force requesting further information, and sketches provided by the witness.
It started out white and later on turned orangish and pink tones. Combanation round and oval. It looked solid as far as we could see.
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Official Assessment
INSUFFICIENT DATA
The Air Force determined the information provided was not sufficient for a scientific investigation.
Witnesses
- [illegible]Civilian
Key Persons
- Hector Quintanilla, Jr.Chief, Aerial Phenomena Office