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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE · TIME GROUP 2 LOCATION withess.
8 August 66 08/0545Z Utica, New York
SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION y
Civilian Possible (AIRCRAFT)
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
One
5. LENGTH OF.OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
30 Seconds Observer noted white round shaped object traveling in a Observer noted white round shaped object traveling in a
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION eastward direction. Object was observed overhead. 'There is Object was observed overhead. There is
heavy air traffic on airways that converge on Utica. The heavy air traffic on airways that converge on Utica. The
Ground-Visual Ground-Visual description is consistent with that of an aircraft with landing
7. COURSE lights on. lights on.
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8. PHOTOS
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yes
XNo
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editions of this form mey be used.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS 2856TH AIR BASE GROUP(AFLC)
GRIFFISS AIR FORCE BASE, NEW YORK 13440
REPLY TO ATTN OF: ROBOB 8 August 1966
SUBJECT: UFO Sighting on 8 Aug 66
TO: Foreign Technology Div (TDEW/UFO)
1. A
8 Aug 1966. The sighting was made over the northern section of the
city of Utica, New York. No other reports have been received on this
- sighting. sighting.
2. This sighting was most probably an aircraft, or a reflection sighting was most probably an aircraft, or a reflection from from
a search light or a search I light or fireworks, as there were numerous fireworks, as there e were numerous celebrations in celebrations in
this area. this area.
FOR TH FOR THE NDER EF
WILLLAM CARRINGION Major, USAF
Chief, Base Operation & Training Div.
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2856th Air Base Group (AFLC)
Attn: ROBOB/Maj. Carrington
1. Reference your letter of 8 August 1966 regarding an observation
at Utics, New York. This report is incomplete and of little value
to the analysts and evaluators. Your evaluation of an aircraft,
vague.
2. Preparing officers are not following the guidelines established
in paragraph 4 and are not complying with paragraphs 14 and 16 of
AFR 200-2. In order for SArol to answer queries from the news media,
UFO reports must be complete and comprehensive. Certain New York
publications are quite active in the pursuit of UFo information and
3I0adnhtsx
SAFoI when answering queries from the news media. Please impress
your Uro investigating officer with the necessity ing with
the contents of AFR 200-2.
3. Request you resubmit a report in accordance wtth AFR 2oo-2,
paragraph 14 and 16 on the 8 August 1966 observation at Utica, New
York.
BA FI BIIIIO
FOR THE CON ANDER
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WARREN S. WHEELER, COlOnel, USAF
HLEC Deputy for Technology and Subsystems
COORDINATTON: COORDINATION:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE OR
HEADQUARTERS 2856TH AIR BASE GROUP(AFLC)
GRIFFISS AIR FORCE BASE, NEW YORK 13440
REPLY TO ATTN OF: 16 August 1966
ROBOB
SUBJECT: UFO Sighting on 8 Aug 66
TO: Foreign Technology Div (TDEW/UFO)
1. Reference your letter dated 12 Aug 66, same subject.
2. Inadverently the information concerning UFO sighting and
ter.
3. Attached is a copy report.
FOR THE FOR THE COMMANDER
M H. CARRINGTON, Ma jOr, USAF 1 Atch 1 Atch
Chief, Base Ope erations Training Div. a/s

UFO CHECKLIST BASE OPERATIONS. DISPATCHER
DATE 8 Aug 66
When a UFO is called in, obtain from the observer:
l. Description of the object(s):
a. Shape ROUND
b. Size compared with one of the following held in the hand at arms
length:
Head of pin Pea Dime Nickel Quarter
Half Dollar Silver Dqllar Baseball
Basketball
c. Color WHITE
d. Number ONE
e. Formation (if more than one) NONE
LOOKING UP.
b. Angle or elevation when first observed _ OVERHEAD
Azimuth when first observed Azimuth when first observed S WEST TO EAST WEST TO EAST
c. OVERHEAD
Azimuth upon disappearance - NA NA

d. Description of flight path and maneuvers ZIG ZAG
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e. How long was the object visible? 30 seconds
3. Marner of observation:
a Ground Visual xxx Electronic
"A
NA
Description of optical device Description of optical device - NA NA
c. I c.I If airborne, type of aircraft If airborne, type of aircraft NA
Identification Nr Altitude
Heading_ Heading_ Speed Home Station
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4. Date and time of sighting: Shso N
a. Local time of sighting 0045 EST
Date of sighting 8 Aug 66
b. Light conditions:
Night /xx/ Day Dawn Dask
5.I Location of observer:
e. I Latitude 43° 05' 00"
b. Longitude _75 15'.00"
c. Position with reference to known landmark City of Utica, NY
10 MN Southeast of Griffiss AFB,NY 10 MN Southeast of Griffiss AFB,NY
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6. Observers account of weather conditions Observers account of weather conditions Stars visible Stars visible 111
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7. Identifying information on observer:
a. Civilian: Name
AGE 18
Mai ling Addres Ave., Utica, NY
Occupation Mel's Dairy Isle
Estimate of Reliability reliable
b. Military: Name NA
Grade
Organization
Duty
Estimate of Reliability
8. Corments of reporting officer: omments of reporting officer:
a. Action taken (agencies called, etc.) Griffiss AFB Control tower, a Action taken (agencies called, etc.) Griffiss AFB Control tower,
contacted. None of the agencies received any information or calls
on the UFo, nor made any sightings.
Numerous cèlebrations in this area, search lights to attract attention
i1e190, -2
V-428 and V-145 which all converge over the city of Utica. The most
epetd
2856 th Air Bas3 Group Major Joe H. Smith Jr, FR 17103 Major Joe H. Smith Jr, FR 1710G
Griffiss AF3, licw Yerk 13: s
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(1) 6,000 25/15
) 10,0001 24/20
(3) 16,0001 21/10
() 20,000* 22/10
(5) 30,000! 5) 30,000! 23/25
50,0001 50,0001 24/30
(7) (7) 80,0001 80,0001 UNK
2. Ceiling 23,000
3. Visibility 10 miles
L. Amount of Cloud Cover 6/8
. quadrant in nich located none
6., Temperature gradient Normal
7. Any unusual met rological condition which might account for sighting.
None
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