Project 10073 Record — Northlake, Illinois, 19 June 1966
A civilian reported a UFO sighting in Northlake, Illinois, on June 19, 1966. Project Blue Book concluded there was insufficient data to evaluate the report.
Document Collection
1966
Project 10073 Record: Sighting Report - Columbus, Mississippi, 23 June 1966
A civilian reported a stationary, cylindrical object near Columbus, Mississippi, on 23 June 1966, which was also tracked briefly by radar. The Air Force concluded the radar return was likely a false target caused by a temperature inversion.
Project 10073 Record — Hamburg, New York, 23 June 1966
A 1966 Project Blue Book report regarding a red, light-like object observed in Hamburg, New York. The Air Force concluded the sighting was likely an aircraft.
Project 10073 Record — Castle Rock, Colorado, 24 June 1966
A report of a disc-shaped, orange-white object observed by 30 people near Castle Rock, Colorado, on June 24, 1966. The military investigation concluded the object was likely aircraft clearance lights.
Project 10073 Record — Chicago, Illinois, 26 June 1966
A Chicago resident reported a sighting of 5-6 moving lights on June 26, 1966. Project Blue Book investigators concluded the objects were an aircraft towing an electrical advertising sign.
Project Blue Book Correspondence and Records — 1966-1967
This collection contains official Air Force correspondence and photographic analysis reports regarding UFO sightings from 1966-1967. The Air Force consistently categorized these reports as insufficient for evaluation and maintained that UFOs were likely misinterpretations of natural or conventional objects.
Project 10073 Record — Bloomington, Indiana, 3 July 1966
A civilian witness in Bloomington, Indiana, reported a silent, star-like object circling a radio tower on July 3, 1966. The Air Force investigation, involving Dr. Hynek, classified the event as 'Other (plasma).'
Project 10073 Record — Sighting in West Jefferson, Ohio, 3 July 1966
A civilian in West Jefferson, Ohio, reported a bright, fire-like aerial object on July 3, 1966. The Air Force concluded the object was likely a balloon or unauthorized fireworks.
Project 10073 Record — Dixon, Illinois, 3 July 1966
A 17-year-old witness reported a bright, multi-colored aerial object in Dixon, Illinois, on July 3, 1966. The Air Force concluded there was insufficient data for evaluation, suggesting it was likely a meteor.
Project Blue Book Record — West Galveston Bay, Texas, 4 July 1966
A civilian reported a stationary, comet-like object in the sky over West Galveston Bay on July 4, 1966. Project Blue Book officially classified the incident as having insufficient data for evaluation.
UFO Report — Detroit, Michigan, 4 July 1966
A civilian in Detroit reported a cigar-shaped flame in the sky on July 4, 1966. The Air Force concluded the sighting was likely aircraft exhaust.
UFO Sighting Report — Oxford, Ohio, July 6, 1966
A civilian reported observing two silent, blinking, whitish-green objects moving rapidly over Oxford, Ohio, on July 6, 1966. The Air Force classified the case as having insufficient data for evaluation and requested further information from the witness.
Project 10073 Record — Sighting Report, Girard, Ohio, July 1966
A civilian witness reported a rocket-shaped UFO sighting in Girard, Ohio, in July 1966. The report is notable for the witness's extensive, unsolicited claims of ESP and his belief that the craft was a secret Russian nuclear space vehicle.
Project 10073 Record: UFO Sighting, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 7 July 1966
A July 1966 UFO sighting in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was investigated by Project Blue Book and officially identified as a meteor or fireball after consultation with the American Meteor Society.
Project 10073 Record — Centerville, Ohio, 7 July 1966
A civilian reported six 'coffee-cup' shaped objects in Centerville, Ohio, on July 7, 1966. Dr. J. Allen Hynek later suggested the objects were likely related to July 4th toy rocket celebrations.
Project 10073 Record — Amarillo, Texas, 7 July 1966
A civilian in Amarillo, Texas, reported a 20-second sighting of a white, flat-fronted object on 7 July 1966. The Air Force investigation concluded the object was likely an aircraft.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD — 8 July 1966 Sighting
A Third Mate reported a bright, circular object approaching their ship in the Mediterranean Sea on July 8, 1966. Project 10073 investigators concluded the sighting was the star Regulus, possibly enhanced by the atmospheric effect of looming.
Project 10073 Record: Sighting of 10 July 1966
A sighting of a tubular object in the Ryukyu Islands on 10 July 1966 was initially reported as a meteor but later identified as satellite decay.
Project 10073 Record: Sighting Report 10 July 1966, Ryukyuan Islands
Military personnel on Miyako Jima observed a bright, fast-moving object on 10 July 1966. The Air Force investigation concluded the object was likely a meteor, despite a concurrent satellite decay event.
Project 10073 Record — Exit 7, Ohio Turnpike, 10 July 1966
A sighting report from 10 July 1966 involving two witnesses who observed two erratic, blinking lights while driving on the Ohio Turnpike. The official conclusion categorized the event as a possible aircraft.
Project 10073 Record: UFO Observation, 12 July 1966
A 13-year-old witness reported a banana-shaped UAP in Philadelphia on July 12, 1966. The Air Force classified the case as 'conflicting data' due to inconsistencies in the witness's report.
Project 10073 Record — Albuquerque, New Mexico, 12 July 1966
Two UFO sighting reports from Albuquerque, New Mexico, dated July 12, 1966, were investigated under Project 10073. The sightings were officially attributed to an aircraft and a meteor, respectively.
Project Blue Book Record: Sighting at Kirtland AFB, 12 July 1966
A 1966 sighting at Kirtland AFB of a star-like object was officially identified as the Echo II satellite. The document includes witness reports and administrative correspondence regarding the investigation process.
Project Blue Book Sighting Report — Ralston, Nebraska, 13 July 1966
A 16-year-old witness in Ralston, Nebraska, reported a 15-minute sighting of an oblong, silver object on July 13, 1966. The Air Force concluded there was insufficient data for evaluation, suggesting the object was likely a meteor.
Project 10073 Record — Lebanon, Oregon, 13 July 1966
A July 1966 sighting in Lebanon, Oregon, of a star-like object was investigated by the 26 Air Division. The military concluded the object was the star Capella, with its movement attributed to atmospheric temperature inversion.
UFO Sighting Report — Aberdeen, South Dakota, 18 July 1966
A civilian reported a UFO sighting in Aberdeen, South Dakota, on 18 July 1966. The Air Force investigated and concluded the lights were likely caused by aircraft in the area.
UFO Report for 19 July 1966 — Del Paso Heights, California
A civilian report of two bright silver objects in Del Paso Heights, California, was investigated by the Air Force. The military concluded the sighting was likely an observation of Jupiter and another planet, noting the humming sound could not be explained.
Project 10073 Record — Sighting Report, 21 July 1966
A civilian witness in Washington, D.C. reported a 30-minute sighting of a bright, rotating light on July 21, 1966. The U.S. Air Force officially identified the object as the ECHO I satellite.
Project 10073 Record — Port Harrison, Canada, 21 July 1966
A 1966 sighting of a balloon-like object in Canada was investigated by U.S. and Canadian authorities. It was concluded to be a balloon, but no specific launch could be identified, and the case was closed due to a lack of national security or scientific interest.
Project 10073 Record — Takoma Park, Maryland, 21 July 1966
A civilian in Takoma Park, Maryland, reported a 50-minute sighting of an elongated, copper-colored object with red and white lights on July 21, 1966. The U.S. Air Force concluded the sighting was likely an aircraft.
Project 10073 Record — Medway, Ohio, 24 July 1966
A civilian in Medway, Ohio, reported a 10-minute sighting of three objects on July 24, 1966. The U.S. Air Force concluded the observation was consistent with an aircraft.
CIRVIS Report: TWA 788 Sighting, 24 July 1966
A TWA flight reported an unidentified light over the Pacific on 24 July 1966. Military authorities concluded the sighting was likely a satellite reentry.
Project 10073 Record: Sighting Report - Farmville, Virginia, 24 July 1966
A Virginia Deputy Sheriff reported a hovering, B-29-sized object with red and green lights on July 24, 1966. The Air Force deemed the initial report insufficient and requested further documentation.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD - Casper, Wyoming - 25 July 1966
A triangular object was sighted over Casper, Wyoming, on July 25, 1966, by an off-duty policeman and his wife, with support from an FAA controller. The official investigation concluded there was insufficient data, noting the description was consistent with a balloon.
Project 10073 Record — Eugene, Oregon, 25 July 1966
A civilian in Eugene, Oregon, reported a brief sighting of an object on July 25, 1966. The investigation concluded the object was likely an aircraft, noting the proximity to an airport and the observer's later observation of helicopters in the area.
Project 10073 Record: Sighting Report - Memphis, Tennessee, July 27, 1966
A civilian reported a UFO sighting near Memphis on July 27, 1966. The FAA identified the object as a modified Cessna aircraft used for aerial advertising.
Project 10073 Record — Condon, Oregon, 29 July 1966
A 1966 Air Force report documents a civilian sighting of a light in the sky near Condon, Oregon. The investigation concluded the object was the star Antares.
Project 10073 Record — New York City, New York, 29 July 1966
A 1966 UFO sighting in New York City was investigated by the Air Force and determined to be a flare dropped by a Coast Guard rescue helicopter.
Project 10073 Record - Sighting Report, Cheltenham, PA, 30 July 1966
A 1966 sighting report from Cheltenham, PA, involving three blinking lights observed by a youth. The U.S. Air Force officially concluded the objects were aircraft.
Project 10073 Record — Coldwater, Ohio, 30 July 1966
A civilian reported a 45-minute sighting of an orange object in Coldwater, Ohio, on July 30, 1966. The Air Force officially concluded the event was an observation of the setting moon.
Project 10073 Record — Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, 31 July 1966
A 30-minute UFO sighting in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, on 31 July 1966 was officially identified by the Air Force as a weather balloon released by the local U.S. Weather Bureau.
Project 10073 Record — Alexandria, Virginia, 31 July 1966
A technician in Alexandria, Virginia, reported an erratic, star-like object on 31 July 1966. The Air Force officially identified the object as the ECHO 1 satellite.
Project 10073 Record — Miamisburg, Ohio, 21 August 1966
A 1966 sighting of a bright white light in Miamisburg, Ohio, was investigated by Project Blue Book. The object was officially identified as the Echo I satellite.
Project 10073 Record — Louisville, Kentucky, August 1966
A series of UAP sightings in Louisville, Kentucky, in August 1966 were investigated by Project Blue Book. The Air Force concluded that the witness was observing visible stars, including Capella and Aldebaran.
Project 10073 Record — Arlington Heights, Illinois, 24 August 1966
A civilian in Arlington Heights, Illinois, reported a white, star-like object with a zig-zag flight path on August 24, 1966. The Air Force investigation concluded the object was likely a satellite.
Project 10073 Record — Sighting Report, Troy, Ohio, August 24, 1966
A sighting of two orange, disc-shaped objects in Troy, Ohio, on August 24, 1966, was officially identified by the U.S. Air Force as an observation of the moon.
Project 10073 Record — Sighting Report, 27 August 1966
A civilian in Leonia, New Jersey, reported observing star-like objects moving in zig-zag patterns for 15 minutes on August 27, 1966. The official investigation concluded the sighting was possibly aircraft.
Project 10073 Record: Sighting at Alley Springs, Missouri, 30 August 1966
A 1966 UFO sighting in Alley Springs, Missouri, was investigated by the Air Force and identified as a malfunctioning Litton Systems weather balloon. The balloon had been drifting over the region for ten days after a failed launch.
Project 10073 Record: UFO Observation, 2 August 1966, Oak Lawn, Illinois
A civilian reported a UFO sighting in Oak Lawn, Illinois, on August 2, 1966. The Air Force concluded there was insufficient data for a scientific evaluation.
Project 10073 Record - Dayton, Ohio - 3 August 1966
A sighting of a white, parachute-like object in Dayton, Ohio, on August 3, 1966, was investigated by Project Blue Book. The official conclusion was that the object was likely a balloon.
Project Blue Book Sighting Report — Indianapolis, Indiana, 3 August 1966
A professional pilot reported a 30-minute sighting of an unidentified light near Indianapolis on 3 August 1966. Project Blue Book concluded there was insufficient data for a formal evaluation.
Project 10073 Record: Sighting of August 3, 1966, Wilmette, Illinois
A 1966 sighting report from Wilmette, Illinois, was investigated and determined to be caused by the star Capella and a cluster of planets. The visual anomalies reported by the witnesses were attributed to diffraction effects from a screened window.
Project 10073 Record: Harlingen, Texas Sighting Report
A series of UFO sightings and alleged occupant encounters in Harlingen, Texas, in 1966 were investigated by the Air Force. The case was closed as having insufficient information for evaluation.
Project 10073 Record: Sighting Report - Girard, Ohio, 6 August 1966
A civilian sighting report from Girard, Ohio, on August 6, 1966, was officially classified by Project Blue Book as a meteor. The file also contains a separate report of a B-52 aircraft mistaken for an unidentified object in Dayton, Ohio.
Project 10073 Record — UFO Observation, 7 Aug 66
A civilian report of two stationary, bright objects over Long Beach Island, NJ, on August 7, 1966. The Air Force concluded the sighting was an astronomical observation of Venus and Jupiter.
Project 10073 Record: Sighting Report - Colorado Springs, Colorado, 7 August 1966
A civilian in Colorado Springs reported a rapidly moving white object on August 7, 1966. The Air Force identified the object as the ECHO 1 satellite.
Project 10073 Record — Utica, New York, 8 August 1966
A civilian reported a white, round object in Utica, NY, on August 8, 1966. The Air Force investigation concluded the object was likely an aircraft or a reflection from searchlights or fireworks.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD - 8 Aug 66
A US Navy F4H crew reported a red fireball with a blue-green tail descending over Italy on August 8, 1966. The incident was officially classified as a meteor under Project 10073.
Project 10073 Record — Sighting Report, New Carlisle, Ohio, 9 August 1966
A civilian report of a bright, star-like object in New Carlisle, Ohio, on August 9, 1966. The U.S. Air Force identified the object as the ECHO I satellite.
Project 10073 Record: Sighting Reports for 9 & 30 August 1966
A civilian witness reported two UFO sightings in Montana in August 1966. The Air Force concluded that the reports provided insufficient data for evaluation due to the delay in reporting.