PROJECT 10073 RECORD - Gainesville, Florida - 10 Nov 69

This document is a Project 10073 record concerning a UFO sighting that occurred on November 10, 1969, at 2035 EST in Gainesville, Florida. The primary witness, identified as Cadet Ezrin, reported observing a bright, spherical light moving from the northwest to the southeast. According to the report, the object hovered and emitted three fire-red objects that descended toward the surface before the main object moved toward the southeast and disappeared. The duration of the observation was approximately three minutes. While one observer reported hearing a popping noise, other observers reported no sound. The investigating officer interviewed the witness and noted that he appeared sincere. Official inquiries were made with the 32 Air Division, which reported no unknown targets in the area during the time of the sighting. Additionally, Patrick Air Force Base reported no launches from the space center. The investigating officer concluded that the description was consistent with a garment bag hot air balloon, although the officer noted that they could offer no known possible cause for the sighting based on the reports from the agencies contacted.