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Project 10073 Record — Delmar, New York, October 1968

📅 October 1968 📍 Delmar, New York 🏛 Wright-Patterson AFB 📄 Correspondence and Project Record
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A civilian reported a stationary, multi-colored aerial object in Delmar, New York, in October 1968. The Air Force closed the case as 'Insufficient Data' after the witness failed to return a follow-up questionnaire.

This document consists of a Project 10073 record and subsequent correspondence regarding a UFO sighting in Delmar, New York, in October 1968. A civilian witness reported observing an object for over an hour at approximately 0300 hours. The object was described as having red, green, yellow, and bright white lights that revolved. The witness noted the object appeared to be flat with a second level and moved up and down while remaining nearly stationary. The witness expressed excitement and curiosity about whether the object was a 'flying saucer' or a government experiment, noting that they had considered calling the police but felt embarrassed. The official Air Force response, signed by Major James H. Aikman of the Office of Information, informed the witness that without additional information, no evaluation could be made. The Air Force provided instructions on how to report future sightings to the nearest Air Force unit, specifically the 656th Radar Squadron at Saratoga Air Force Station, and suggested the witness review provided materials on common UFO categories. The case was ultimately closed as 'Insufficient Data for Evaluation' because the witness did not return the requested questionnaire.

Although the description is similar to that of a star or planet, because the observer did not return the 117, the sighting is being carried as Insufficient Data.

Official Assessment

Insufficient data for evaluation.

The object was described as having colored lights and remaining nearly stationary, but the lack of further information and the observer's failure to return a questionnaire led to the conclusion of insufficient data.

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