UFO Investigation Report — Timothy R. Johnson, Hilliard, Ohio, February 1967

This document details an investigation into a UFO sighting reported by 14-year-old Timothy R. Johnson in Hilliard, Ohio, on the night of February 5, 1967. The witness claimed to have observed a 'hamburger-shaped' craft, approximately 70 feet in diameter and 30 feet high, which was platinum in color with a black band. Johnson reported that the object hovered, landed, and then climbed rapidly out of sight. He provided detailed drawings of the craft, including features such as tripod landing gear, an antenna, and a bulbous top. Johnson also claimed to have been touched by beings associated with the craft and reported a sore spot on his neck, which he attributed to a radiation burn. Air Force investigators conducted a site survey at the Avery Elementary School, where the incident allegedly occurred, but found no physical evidence of a landing, no burned areas, and no signs of disturbance. Radiation readings taken with an AN/PDR-27 instrument were normal. The investigating officer, Lt. Colonel Warden D. Harms, concluded that the story was a fabrication, describing it as 'too pat' and 'fanciful.' Harms suggested that while some incident may have occurred that the boy did not understand, he likely developed the elaborate story as an excuse for his own fears or implications. The report notes that the witness's story remained consistent despite subsequent telephonic discussions, but no further evidence was ever provided to substantiate the claims. The Air Force ultimately dismissed the report as lacking credibility.