UFO Sighting Report — Kittanning, Pennsylvania, September 13, 1967

This document contains a series of reports and correspondence regarding a UFO sighting that occurred on September 13, 1967, near Kittanning, Pennsylvania. The primary witness, a science teacher and Navy veteran, reported observing a large, conical object with a round base while on a deer-spotting trip in the Mahoning Dam area of Armstrong County. According to the witness, the object featured revolving red and green lights and white lights, appeared gray in color, and hovered for approximately 15 minutes before speeding away. The witness noted that the object was approximately 80 to 100 feet in length and made no sound. The witness also mentioned that he and his companions observed three similar objects in the sky on a subsequent evening, which moved at high speed without engine sound. The witness expressed a desire for the Air Force to investigate the area, noting that other residents had seen similar phenomena, but he was hesitant to report to the press due to the potential for ridicule. The Air Force, specifically the Foreign Technology Division (FTD), corresponded with the witness, requesting that he complete formal questionnaires (FTD Form 164 and AF Form 117) to facilitate a scientific evaluation. The official conclusion recorded on the initial report form was 'Other (Unreliable Report),' with the investigator noting that the observers were likely not familiar with aircraft. The file includes multiple iterations of the sighting questionnaire, hand-drawn sketches of the object's shape and movement, and correspondence from Colonel James C. Manatt of the Foreign Technology Division. The documentation reflects the administrative process of the Air Force's Project Blue Book in attempting to gather data on civilian reports, while simultaneously maintaining a skeptical stance toward the reliability of the accounts provided.