Project 10073 Records — Kettering, Ohio, February 1969

This document contains records from Project 10073 regarding two separate UFO sightings reported by a civilian in Kettering, Ohio, in February 1969. The first incident occurred on February 9, 1969. The observer reported a stationary white light in the western sky that remained visible for 15 minutes. The observer described the object as hovering, changing colors from yellow to orange and bright red, and moving against the wind. The Air Force investigation concluded that the object was likely the planet Venus, noting that the address provided by the observer was non-existent. The second incident occurred on February 18, 1969. The observer reported a bright light that moved northward and disappeared after approximately three minutes. The Air Force concluded this was likely an aircraft. The file includes correspondence from Lt. Colonel Hector Quintanilla, Jr., Chief of the Aerial Phenomena Office, requesting that the observer complete an AF Form 117 for further scientific investigation. Several of these forms were returned to the sender marked as 'Addressee unknown' or 'No such number,' indicating the observer could not be reached for follow-up. The documents include the original questionnaires, sketches of the sightings, and official Air Force responses.