UFO Observation, 14 Feb 1969 — Vandalia, Ohio

This document contains the records of a UFO sighting reported on February 14, 1969, in Vandalia, Ohio. The witness, a practical nurse, reported observing a single, blood-red, funnel-shaped light while driving southbound on North Dixie Drive. The object, which she described as being larger at the top and self-illuminating, remained in sight for approximately ten minutes before fading out. The witness noted that the object moved in a straight line and was occasionally obscured by trees. The Air Force, through the Aerial Phenomena Office at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, initially requested further information from the witness via an AF Form 117, noting that the initial report was insufficient for a scientific investigation. The witness completed a Sighting of Unidentified Phenomena Questionnaire, providing details about her location, the object's appearance, and her observation conditions. However, the final project record indicates that the witness never returned the requested AF Form 117. Consequently, the official conclusion reached by the Air Force was that the object was a possible hot air balloon, specifically suggesting it could have been a garment bag hot air balloon or an aircraft, as there was no evidence to suggest otherwise based on the limited data available.