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Project 10073 Record — Bronx, New York, November 1968

📅 November 20, 1968 📍 Bronx, New York 🏛 FTD (TDETR), Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 📄 Sighting report and correspondence
Project 10073BronxNew YorkUFO1968sighting report

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TL;DR

A 13-year-old witness reported seeing approximately 30 bright yellow, round objects in the Bronx in November 1968. The Air Force investigation was hampered by conflicting dates provided by the witness.

This document contains a sighting report filed by a 13-year-old civilian in the Bronx, New York, regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed in November 1968. The witness reported seeing approximately 30 bright yellow, round objects that appeared to be solid and lacked trails. The witness estimated the speed of the objects at 1090 mph and their altitude at one mile. The observation lasted for five minutes. The report includes a formal letter from Major James H. Aikman of the Department of the Air Force, dated November 25, 1968, acknowledging the witness's initial letter and providing a questionnaire for further investigation by technical personnel at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The official conclusion recorded on the Project 10073 form is 'Other (CONFLICTING DATA),' noting that the witness provided inconsistent dates for the event, citing both November 20 and November 21, 1968. The witness also noted having seen a similar phenomenon on August 10, 1968.

Observer originally stated that observation took place on 20 Nov 68, however, on his completed 117 he indicated that sighting occurred on 21 Nov 68.

Official Assessment

Other (CONFLICTING DATA)

The observer provided conflicting dates for the sighting, initially stating November 20, 1968, but later indicating November 21, 1968.

Witnesses

Key Persons

  • James H. AikmanMajor, USAF, Chief, Civil Branch, Community Relations Division, Office of Information

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