Project 10073 Record — Coolville, Ohio, January 1969

This document contains a Project 10073 record regarding a UFO sighting in Coolville, Ohio, in January 1969. The witness reported observing a star-like light in the Big Dipper for over an hour, which subsequently moved to the top of the sky and faded away. The witness also submitted a photograph of the object. The official analysis, conducted by Lt. Col. Hector Quintanilla, Jr. of the Aerial Phenomena Branch, concluded that the report was unreliable. The investigation determined that the witness was unable to accurately identify common stimuli such as stars, satellites, aircraft, or meteors. Furthermore, an examination of the negative provided by the witness failed to reveal any image that could be classified as a UFO. The document includes correspondence from the witness, who claimed to have seen multiple UFOs since 1967, including a 'ball of fire' and a red light over Lottridge, Ohio. The witness expressed a belief that these objects might be from outer space or manufactured by the government. The Air Force returned the negative to the witness, noting that the photographic evidence was inconclusive.