UFO Observation Report — New Rochelle, New York, April 1967

This document contains a UFO sighting report and associated correspondence from a 17-year-old high school student in New Rochelle, New York, to Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr., Chief of Project Blue Book. The witness reported observing an object in the sky starting on April 19, 1967, and continuing through May 1967. The witness described the object as appearing as a bright light, comparable to a street lamp when viewed through binoculars, with a white color and traces of yellow. The witness noted that the object was initially motionless, then picked up speed, moved back slowly, and eventually stopped and glowed so brightly that its shape dissolved into a glare. The witness explicitly stated that they had seen similar objects in the same general area, though not as unusual or for as long a duration. The witness used binoculars (7x50) to observe the object. Major Quintanilla responded on May 22, 1967, acknowledging the letter and requesting that the witness complete an FTD Form 164 to facilitate a proper investigation. The official conclusion recorded on the project record is that the object was a 'Possible (AIRCRAFT) with landing light.' The witness also requested that if the staff of Project Blue Book determined what the object was, they inform the witness.