Project 10073 Record — Coolville, Ohio, January 1969
A 1969 UFO sighting report from Coolville, Ohio, was classified as 'unreliable' by the Air Force. Photographic evidence submitted by the witness failed to show any identifiable UFO.
Document Collection
1969
Project 10073 Record — Memphis, Tennessee, January 1969
A 13-year-old witness reported a football-shaped UFO in Memphis, Tennessee, in January 1969. The Air Force closed the case as insufficient for investigation due to conflicting data provided by the witness.
Project 10073 Record — Norfolk, Virginia, 8-10 January 1969
This document details reports of an unidentified light observed near a Naval Radio Station in Virginia in January 1969. The Air Force concluded the sightings were likely a helicopter using a searchlight.
UFO Observation, 14 Feb 1969 — Vandalia, Ohio
A witness in Vandalia, Ohio, reported a blood-red, funnel-shaped light on February 14, 1969. The Air Force concluded the object was likely a hot air balloon or aircraft after the witness failed to provide further requested documentation.
Project 10073 Record — Dallastown, Pennsylvania, 15 February 1969
A 15-year-old in Pennsylvania reported an egg-shaped yellow light moving at jet speed on February 15, 1969. The Air Force officially recorded the incident under Project 10073, concluding it was likely a satellite or aircraft.
Project 10073 Record — Sighting in Columbus, Ohio, February 4, 1969
A civilian reported a multi-colored UFO in Columbus, Ohio, on February 4, 1969. The Air Force investigation was closed as 'insufficient data' after the witness failed to return the required follow-up questionnaire.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD - Auburn, New York
A civilian reported a silent, semi-circled white and red light in Auburn, New York, on February 7, 1969. The official military evaluation classified the object as a probable aircraft.
Project 10073 Record — 10 February 1969 Sighting, Dayton, Ohio
An Air Force student reported a UFO sighting in Dayton, Ohio, on 10 February 1969. The Air Force concluded the object was a meteor.
Project 10073 Record: Sighting of Fireball (Meteor) - Illinois, Ohio
A fireball (meteor) was observed over Illinois and Ohio on March 14, 1969. The event was reported by multiple individuals and officially classified as a meteor by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory's recovery program.
Project Blue Book and NICAP Monthly Report Statistics - March 1969
This document contains a collection of UFO sighting reports, including a detailed account of an encounter in Missouri, and USAF correspondence dismissing photographic evidence as man-made objects. It also includes daily weather maps and statistical summaries of UFO reports for March 1969.
Project 10073 Record: UFO Observation, 6 April 1969, Cincinnati, Ohio
A 1969 UFO sighting report from Cincinnati, Ohio, was deemed insufficient for scientific investigation by the Air Force. The witness reported an object that faded periodically, but failed to provide enough detail for further analysis.
Project 10073 Record: UFO Observation 18 April 69
A sighting of a bright light at McClellan AFB on April 18, 1969, was investigated by the Air Force and officially identified as the planet Jupiter.
Project 10073 Record — UFO Observation of 22 Apr 69
A civilian in Ruston, Louisiana, reported a UFO sighting on April 22, 1969. The Air Force concluded the object was likely a garment bag hot air balloon.
Project Blue Book Sighting Report — Pine Ridge, South Dakota, May 13, 1969
A civilian witness reported a star-like, multi-colored light moving at high speed over the Pine Ridge Reservation on May 13, 1969. Project Blue Book investigators concluded the object was likely an aircraft.
Project 11079 Record — Near Pikeville, Kentucky, 15 May 69
A 1969 sighting report from Pikeville, Kentucky, describes a 45-minute observation of a light in the sky. The investigation identified the object as the planet Venus.
Project Blue Book Sighting Report — Illinois/Iowa Area, June 5, 1969
A civilian reported a glowing, multi-colored object in the sky in May 1969. The Air Force officially classified the sighting as a meteor based on an identification by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.
Project 10073 Record: UFO Observation, 4 Jun 1969
An unidentified aerial phenomenon was reported in Dayton, Ohio, on June 4, 1969. The Air Force classified the case as 'insufficient data' after the witness failed to return a requested follow-up form.
Project 10073 Record — New Richmond, Ohio, 8 June 1969
A civilian reported a sighting of three objects in New Richmond, Ohio, on June 8, 1969. The Air Force closed the case as 'insufficient data' after the observer failed to return a follow-up questionnaire.
Project 10073 Record — UFO Observation, 4 Jul 1969
A civilian reported a UFO sighting in Cincinnati on July 4, 1969, which was officially classified as 'insufficient data.' The file also documents an internal Air Force complaint regarding the unprofessional conduct of base personnel who mocked the witness during his initial report.
Project 10073 Record: Fireball Sighting, 5 Aug 69
A widespread fireball sighting occurred on August 5, 1969, across the Ohio Valley. The Air Force's Foreign Technology Division investigated the event, concluding it was a bright meteor.
Project 10073 Record — UFO Observation, 9 August 1969
A civilian reported a UFO sighting in Riverdale, New York, on August 9, 1969. The Air Force concluded that the provided information was insufficient for a scientific investigation and requested further documentation via AF Form 117.
Project 10073 Record — UFO Observation, 11 Aug 1969
A civilian reported a hammer-shaped, color-changing object near Crittenden, Kentucky, on August 11, 1969. The Air Force classified the event as a probable star or planet sighting.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD — Algoma, Wisconsin, 26 Aug 69
A report regarding a 1969 sighting of an orange, watermelon-shaped object off the coast of Wisconsin. The Air Force concluded the sighting was likely the moon, though radar issues remained unexplained.
Project 10073 Record — Sighting near Hanksville, Utah, 25 Sep 69
A civilian sighting of a light near Hanksville, Utah, was investigated and officially identified as an Athena rocket launch from the Green River Test Site.
Project 10073 Record — San Francisco, California, September-October 1969
A civilian reported a recurring light in the sky over San Francisco in 1969. The Air Force investigation concluded the object was the planet Venus.
Project 10073 Record — Hartsdale, New York, October 1969
A civilian reported a high-speed, luminous UFO sighting in Hartsdale, New York, in 1969. The Air Force investigation was hampered by conflicting dates and duration data provided by the witness.
Project 10073 Record — Sighting Report, Shiloh, Ohio, 4 October 1969
A civilian in Shiloh, Ohio, reported a flashing light in the sky on 4 October 1969. The Air Force investigation concluded there was insufficient data, and the witness failed to return the follow-up questionnaire.
Project 10073 Record — Newport News, Virginia, October 7, 1969
A civilian reported two sightings of four red lights in a square pattern in Newport News, Virginia, on October 7, 1969. The Air Force concluded the phenomenon was a possible aircraft.
Project 10073 Record — UFO Observation, 12 Oct 69
A civilian reported a UFO sighting in Memphis, Tennessee, on October 12, 1969. The Air Force closed the case as 'insufficient data' after the observer failed to return a follow-up questionnaire.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD - Gainesville, Florida - 10 Nov 69
A sighting of a bright light and three fire-red objects in Gainesville, Florida, on November 10, 1969, was officially concluded to be a garment bag hot air balloon. The investigation involved interviews with witnesses and inquiries to military agencies, which found no radar evidence of the object.
Project 10073 Record — Gallipolis, Ohio, 25 November 1969
A civilian in Gallipolis, Ohio, reported a red and white light on November 25, 1969. The U.S. Air Force concluded the object was a probable aircraft.
Project 10073 Record — Hartsdale, New York, December 1969
A civilian report of two UFO sightings in Hartsdale, New York, in December 1969. The Air Force classified the case as 'Insufficient Data'.
Project Blue Book Correspondence Regarding UFO Sightings in Davenport, Iowa
This document details the Air Force's dismissal of UFO sighting reports from a Davenport, Iowa resident as 'unreliable' and includes correspondence regarding the return of photographic negatives. It also provides context on the involvement of civilian UFO study groups in investigating the same individual's claims.
Project 10073 Record — Round Lake, Illinois
A 13-year-old witness reported a glowing, egg-shaped object in Round Lake, Illinois, between 1957 and 1959. The U.S. Air Force classified the case as 'Insufficient Data' due to the lack of a specific date for the sighting.
Project 10073 Record — Covington, Ohio, January 1968
A civilian in Covington, Ohio, reported a flashing light in the sky on January 11, 1968. The Air Force investigation concluded the object was likely an aircraft.
Project 10073 Record: UFO Observation, February 1968, Hamburg, New York
A civilian's photograph of a suspected UFO in Hamburg, New York, was analyzed by the Air Force. The final report concluded the image was a multiple exposure of a flashing light source caused by camera motion.
File 12595 — Coolville, Ohio, January 1969
This document serves as a file cover for File 12595, which contains five photographs related to a January 1969 sighting in Coolville, Ohio. The document is marked as unclassified and originated from the Foreign Technology Division, AFSC.
Project 10073 Record — Cleveland, Ohio, January 1969
A civilian in Cleveland, Ohio, reported a crescent-shaped light in January 1969. The Air Force concluded the object was likely a hot air balloon.
Project 10073 Record — Sighting near Greenville, Ohio, 4 January 1969
A 17-year-old student reported a flashing, red, star-like object near Greenville, Ohio, on January 4, 1969. The Air Force classified the event as a 'Probable AIRCRAFT' due to insufficient data.
Project 10073 Record — Cupertino, California, January 4, 1969
A civilian in Cupertino, California, reported a moving light that changed colors on January 4, 1969. The U.S. Air Force FTD concluded the object was likely an aircraft.
Project 10073 Record — Sacramento, California, January 1969
A military report detailing a 20-minute sighting of a glowing orange object in Sacramento on January 9, 1969. The object performed erratic maneuvers before disappearing, and was officially classified as a probable hot air balloon.
Project 10073 Record — Dayton, Ohio
A 1969 sighting report from Dayton, Ohio, involving a 15-year-old witness who observed a light resembling a large star. The Foreign Technology Division concluded the object was the planet Venus.
Project 10073 Record — Germantown, Ohio, January 1969
A civilian in Germantown, Ohio, reported a 20-minute sighting of a bright, whirling object on January 10, 1969. The Air Force officially concluded the object was the planet Venus.
Project 10073 Record — Kettering, Ohio, 11 January 1969
This document is a U.S. Air Force sighting report from 1969 regarding a stationary light observed in Kettering, Ohio. The phenomenon was officially identified as the planet Venus.
Project Blue Book Sighting Report — Garwood, New Jersey, January 1969
A civilian report of two objects in Garwood, New Jersey, on 12 January 1969, which was officially classified as an unreliable report by the U.S. Air Force.
Project 10073 Record: UFO Observation, 17 January 1969, Bradenton, Florida
A 15-year-old student reported observing three disc-shaped objects in Bradenton, Florida, on January 17, 1969. The Air Force classified the report as unreliable due to the lack of corroborating witnesses for a 20-minute event.
Project 10073 Record — Sighting of 17 January 1969, Crittenden, Virginia
A NASA technician reported a cigar-shaped object with pulsating lights and a loud electrical sound over Crittenden, Virginia, on January 17, 1969. Military and FAA investigations confirmed no local aircraft or helicopter activity could account for the sighting, leaving the case officially 'UNIDENTIFIED'.
Project 10073 Record — Los Alamos, New Mexico, 18 January 1969
A Los Alamos scientist reported a four-hour sighting of a blue-green spherical object on 18 January 1969. The Air Force concluded the object was likely the star Sirius.
UFO Observation Report — Andrews, South Carolina, January 21, 1969
A 14-year-old witness reported a crescent-shaped orange light near Andrews, South Carolina, on January 21, 1969. The Air Force concluded the sighting was likely a reflection of a searchlight on clouds.
Project 10073 Record — Columbus, Ohio, 22 January 1969
A civilian reported a white, blue, and red object appearing to crash in Columbus, Ohio, on January 22, 1969. The Air Force concluded the event was likely an aircraft disappearing over the horizon.
Project 10073 Record — Indiana Area, 25 January 1969
A civilian at Crane Depot, Indiana, reported a 50-minute sighting of a bright, color-changing light on January 25, 1969. The Air Force concluded the object was a probable balloon.
Project 10073 Record — Boydtown, Virginia, 27 January 1969
A civilian in Boydtown, Virginia, reported an orange light descending into a lake on 27 January 1969. The U.S. Air Force concluded the object was likely a garment bag hot air balloon.
File 12615 - Hamburg, New York - February 1969
This document file contains photographic evidence of aerial phenomena from Hamburg, New York (1969) and a physical artifact (a hat) from West Palm Beach, Florida (1952) associated with Project Blue Book.
Project 10873 Record — Miamisburg, Ohio, February 1969
A civilian reported a UFO sighting in Miamisburg, Ohio, in February 1969 but failed to provide the promised photographic evidence or required documentation. The Air Force concluded the case as having insufficient data for evaluation.
Project 10073 Record — Grosse Ile, Michigan, February 1969
A student amateur astronomer in Grosse Ile, Michigan, reported a white, self-luminous object in February 1969. The Air Force concluded the object was likely a satellite.
Project 10073 Record — Shingel Spring, California, February 1969
A civilian in Shingel Spring, California, reported a flickering white light in February 1969. The Air Force investigation concluded the object was likely a satellite.
Project 10073 Record — Marengo, Indiana, 4 February 1969
A 16-year-old witness reported a round, black object with lights in Marengo, Indiana, on February 4, 1969. The Air Force concluded the object was a possible aircraft based on its flight characteristics.
UFO Observation Report — Virginia Beach, Virginia, 5 February 1969
A student in Virginia Beach reported a broom-shaped craft on February 5, 1969. The Air Force investigated, found no radar or photographic evidence, and concluded the object was likely an aircraft.
Project 10073 Record — Fairfax, Virginia, 7 February 1969
A retired Air Force officer reported a glowing, zig-zagging object in Fairfax, Virginia, in 1969. The Air Force officially identified the object as a hot air garment bag balloon.
Project 10073 Record — Natrona, Pennsylvania, February 9, 1969
A civilian report of an unidentified aerial phenomenon in Natrona, Pennsylvania, on February 9, 1969, was classified as unreliable by the U.S. Air Force's Foreign Technology Division due to the observer's history of multiple previous reports.