Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record — Billings, Oklahoma, 4 March 1969
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A March 1969 UFO sighting in Billings, Oklahoma, was investigated by the USAF and identified as the planet Venus. The report includes witness questionnaires, radar data, and official correspondence.
This document details a UFO sighting reported on March 4, 1969, near Billings, Oklahoma. The primary witness, Ivan Hofstetler, observed a bright, round object with a protrusion and a reddish tint for approximately three hours. The object was described as moving from south to north with a slight descent, though it appeared to stand still at times. The witness, who was at his farm, reported the sighting to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, which subsequently contacted Vance Air Force Base. Major William J. Mills of the 3575th Pilot Training Wing led the investigation. Radar checks at Vance AFB were conducted, but the radar was noted as being 'Notamed out' at the time, and a subsequent check by Sgt. Radebaugh revealed a return at 060 degrees at 20 nautical miles, which was dismissed as ground clutter. The investigation concluded that the object was the planet Venus, based on its position and movement. The report includes completed 'Sighting of Unidentified Phenomena' questionnaires, correspondence from Major Mills to FTD (TDETR), and news clippings regarding the event.
The investigating team assumed the sightings were of the planet Venus, but could not confirm their suspicions until the afternoon of March 6, 1969.
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Official Assessment
The investigating team assumed the sightings were of the planet Venus.
The object was identified as the planet Venus based on its position and movement relative to the horizon.
Witnesses
Key Persons
- Col. QuintanillaAir Force official involved in telecommunications regarding the sighting
- Sgt. RadebaughRadar technician