Correspondence regarding UFO sighting on 27 June 1966

This document collection contains correspondence and reports regarding a UFO sighting on 27 June 1966, reported by the radio officer of the S/S Mount Vernon Victory while at sea in the Pacific Ocean. The witness, along with the ship's navigation officer, Donald Rominger, observed a phenomenon that appeared as a rapidly expanding ball of light, which later assumed the shape of a column or streak. The witness provided detailed sketches and descriptions, noting that the object was initially thought to be Venus but was later considered a striking and unusual event. The witness expressed skepticism regarding the Air Force's handling of UFO reports and the perceived secrecy surrounding the subject. Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr., Chief of Project Blue Book, acknowledged the report, stating that the sighting was interesting and unique, and that the case file was being forwarded to meteorological experts for evaluation. The correspondence includes extensive commentary from the witness, who argues against the dismissal of such sightings as mere ignorance or misinterpretation. The witness also challenges the Air Force's reliance on meteorological explanations, suggesting that the phenomenon might be related to high-altitude rocket experiments or other scientific activities. The document includes technical information forms, sketches of the object's appearance and motion, and letters between the witness and Project Blue Book officials. Despite the investigation, the case remained classified as 'unidentified' by the Air Force, as no definitive explanation could be reached.